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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request for review and approval of an information collection request related to municipal solid waste landfills to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This request is an extension for rules compliance and involves submitting notifications, conducting performance tests, and keeping records, affecting about 190 landfill operators. The EPA is seeking additional public comment for 30 days, and the estimated annual burden of this requirement is 176,000 hours, costing approximately $12.5 million. The number of respondents and overall burden has increased due to new landfills becoming subject to stricter standards.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to extend an information collection about municipal solid waste landfills to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This request, known as the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), affects landfills built or modified after July 17, 2014, and ensures that they meet certain environmental standards. Public comments on this request can be made until April 28, 2025. The EPA estimates that there are 298 landfill facilities affected, with a total cost of approximately $19.7 million per year for compliance.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the information collection regarding emission guidelines for municipal solid waste landfills. This extension is essential for the compliance with the EPA's regulations under the Paperwork Reduction Act. Public comments on this request are invited until February 10, 2021. The proposal aims to reduce the burden on landfills over time, as many have already completed their initial compliance requirements under state and federal plans.