Meat and Poultry Products Industry Data Collection (Proposed Rule)

The data collection activities described in this Information Collection Request (ICR) will provide a robust dataset that characterizes wastewater generation, treatment, and discharge from MPP facilities. A short questionnaire will be administered as a census of the industry to confirm general information on the type and size (both production and employees) of the facility and gather information on wastewater generation and treatment. To reduce burden on the industry, a statistically representative subset of MPP facilities will complete a detailed survey collecting additional details on processing operations, types and amount of wastewater generated by operation, wastewater treatment details, and economic data. A small number of MPP facilities will also be asked to collect and analyze wastewater samples to characterize raw waste streams, wastewater treatment systems, and treated effluent for pollutants of interest.

The latest form for Meat and Poultry Products Industry Data Collection (Proposed Rule) expires 2026-04-30 and can be found here.