The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to submit a request to renew its WaterSense Program, which promotes water-efficient products and practices, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. Public comments are being sought on various aspects of the information collection before submission. WaterSense partners, including manufacturers and retailers, will be involved voluntarily, with the estimated total burden over three years expected to be 6,830 hours annually, at a cost of $598,527 per year. Recent program changes have reportedly reduced the estimated burden and operational costs.
Simple Explanation
The EPA wants to keep making sure that products (like faucets and toilets) use less water. They're asking people for thoughts on this plan, which will take some extra work, but they've worked hard to make it simpler and less costly to do.