EPAFinal Rule
OMB Approval Numbers for the Primacy Rule Under the Paperwork Reduction Act and Clarification of OMB Approval for the Consumer Confidence Report Rule; Technical Amendment [W-97-18-III-A.5]
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Summary
This EPA regulation updates paperwork requirements for water safety rules to make sure the government is tracking administrative tasks correctly. The rule clarifies which federal office approves the forms that water companies use to tell customers about water quality, ensuring efficient management of reporting requirements.
Key Points
- 1The EPA is assigning official approval numbers for paperwork related to the 'Primacy Rule,' which involves how states manage drinking water safety regulations
- 2The regulation clarifies that the Consumer Confidence Report Rule—the requirement for water companies to inform customers about their water quality—has proper federal approval for its paperwork
- 3This is largely a technical fix to align recordkeeping with federal Paperwork Reduction Act requirements, which prevent agencies from creating excessive paperwork burdens
- 4Water utilities and state environmental agencies are affected because they submit these reports and related documents
- 5The change helps streamline how the EPA tracks and approves the forms used in water safety compliance, reducing confusion about which paperwork is officially authorized
Key Dates
Published
April 10, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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