National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) (Final Rule)

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
2788ss02.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-04-07	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
269749	Lead and Copper Rule Improvements - Public Water Systems		Modified
269748	Lead and Copper Rule Improvements - Primary Agencies		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2040-0312	ICR Reference No: 202604-2040-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202407-2040-002
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OW	Agency Tracking No: 2788.02
Title: National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) (Final Rule)
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 07/13/2026

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	62,480,817	0
Time Burden (Hours)	3,987,886	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	166,786,198	0

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Abstract: The EPA needs comprehensive and current information on lead and copper occurrence and associated enforcement activities to implement its program oversight and enforcement responsibilities mandated by SDWA. The EPA identified rule changes in the final LCRI that clarify the LCRR requirements and ensure and improve protection of public health through reduction in lead exposure. The EPA will use the information collected to support the responsibilities outlined in SDWA. The EPA will be able to strengthen rule implementation in the areas of monitoring, customer awareness, CCT, and service line replacement. The final LCRI does not alter the current MCLGs or treatment technique approach to controlling lead and copper in drinking water.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 93 - 523 1445(a)(1)(A) Name of Law: Safe Drinking Water Act
   PL: Pub.L. 93 - 523 1413(a)(3) Name of Law: Safe Drinking Water Act
   PL: Pub.L. 93 - 523 1401(1)(D) Name of Law: Safe Drinking Water Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2040-AG16	Final or interim final rulemaking	89 FR 86418	10/30/2024

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Lead and Copper Rule Improvements - Primary Agencies
Lead and Copper Rule Improvements - Public Water Systems

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	62,480,817	0	0	62,480,817	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,987,886	0	0	3,987,886	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	166,786,198	0	0	166,786,198	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 07/13/2026

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