EPAFinal Rule

OMB Approval Numbers Under the Paperwork Reduction Act and Technical Correction to Consumer Confidence Report Rule [W-97-18-III-A.2]

EnvironmentHealthcare

Summary

This EPA regulation updates paperwork requirements for water utility companies that provide consumer confidence reports to customers. The rule makes technical corrections to ensure water utilities can continue informing the public about their drinking water quality without unnecessary administrative burdens.

Key Points

  • 1The EPA is updating approval numbers for paperwork that water companies must submit, as required by federal law
  • 2Water utilities must continue providing annual reports to customers about the quality and safety of their drinking water
  • 3The regulation includes technical fixes to the Consumer Confidence Report Rule, which tells utilities what information to include in their water quality reports
  • 4These changes help water companies comply with federal requirements while reducing unnecessary paperwork complications
  • 5Consumers benefit because water utilities can more efficiently report water safety information to their communities

Impact Assessment

If you are a water utility company, this means you can continue providing required drinking water quality reports to customers with simplified paperwork processes that reduce administrative burden while maintaining public transparency.

Impact Level
Routine
Geographic Scope

National

Compliance Cost

Minimal

Who is Affected
Small BusinessesConsumersState Governments

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.