Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Land Disposal Restrictions (Renewal), EPA ICR No. 1442.25, OMB Control No. 2050-0085
Published Date: 7/30/2026
Notice
Summary
The EPA wants to keep collecting info about how hazardous waste is handled on land and is asking for your thoughts before renewing this paperwork. This affects businesses and facilities that manage waste, with no big changes or extra costs expected. You’ve got until September 28, 2026, to share your comments and help shape the process!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Mandatory Hazardous‑Waste Reporting Continues
The EPA is proposing to renew the Land Disposal Restrictions information collection, which is mandatory under 40 CFR part 268 for facilities that handle hazardous waste. The renewal covers an estimated 77,612 respondents and imposes a total annual burden of 517,369 hours and estimated costs of $87,510,974 per year (including $45,898,132 in annualized capital and O&M costs).
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