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Planning for the ICR
Author(s) -
Owen Douglas M.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
journal ‐ american water works association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.466
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1551-8833
pISSN - 0003-150X
DOI - 10.1002/j.1551-8833.1995.tb06318.x
Subject(s) - computer science , data collection , risk analysis (engineering) , operations research , management science , process management , engineering , business , mathematics , statistics
Utilities should begin final planning for the Information Collection Rule now. The Information Collection Rule (ICR), developed as a part of the negotiated rule‐making (“reg neg”) package in 1993, will provide data to support further regulatory development for the proposed Disinfectants/Disinfection By‐products Rule and the Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule. Consequently, the development of valid, representative data is crucial to the success of future rule‐making processes. Considering the importance of the ICR effort, however, the time allowed for preparation is limited. Because of the complexity of the sampling and analytical programs, data entry requirements, and potential treatability studies, it is crucial that utilities begin final planning now. This article highlights important aspects of ICR requirements and makes specific recommendations to assist utilities in planning.