EPA Seeks Comments on Renewal of Microbial Rules Information Collection
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EPA plans to renew an existing information collection tied to its Microbial Rules, which cover reporting and recordkeeping linked to drinking water safety. The notice does not create new water quality standards; it asks the public to comment before EPA sends the renewal request to the Office of Management and Budget. Public water systems, state drinking water agencies, and compliance teams should review the docket if they want to comment on the burden, usefulness, or clarity of the required information. Comments are due by August 21, 2026.
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Key Changes
- EPA proposes to extend the existing Microbial Rules information collection.
- The public has 60 days to comment on the proposed renewal.
- Comments should reference docket EPA-HQ-OW-2011-0442-0002 and may be submitted through regulations.gov, email, or mail.
Obligations
What this law requires
Entities or individuals submitting comments on the Microbial Rules ICR renewal must submit them to EPA on or before August 21, 2026.
Comment submissions must reference Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OW-2011-0442-0002 when sent through regulations.gov, by email, or by mail.