EPA Submits ICR for WasteWise Program Renewal

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR) regarding the renewal of the EPA's WasteWise Program, according to the Federal Register.

The proposed extension of the ICR was approved through June 30. Additional comments may be submitted on or before July 29. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on April 3 during a 60-day comment period.

This is a renewal ICR for reporting and recordkeeping requirements under EPA's WasteWise program, a voluntary program designed to promote partnerships with organizations in order to bolster recycling and cut the volume of multiple materials (for example, paper, aluminum cans, plastic and glass bottles, food wastes, etc.) in municipal solid waste streams. Under this program, participants agree to set waste reduction goals, develop and document specified actions to reduce waste and track their progress along the way.

Under WasteWise, EPA has issued specific material or sector-based challenges. Currently, these challenges focus on food recovery and electronics, as well as state-related waste and material management efforts. A separate Federal Green Challenge targets the federal sector but is not part of this ICR. Participants use an online database system containing integrated platforms with automated forms to register for participation, set goals and report their waste reduction achievements on an annual basis.