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Freedom of Information Act Regulations Update

The Environmental Protection Agency published this proposed rule in the Federal Register on January 27, 2026. Comments closed on February 26, 2026.

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What the agency says

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or agency) proposes revisions to the agency's regulations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA or Act). This action is based on EPA's targeted reconsideration of the 2023 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Regulations Update, Phase II. EPA proposes to eliminate the inclusion of the newly minted Environmental Justice Expedited Processing (EJ EP) criteria.

Key facts

Document number: 2026-01511
Type: Proposed rule
Action: Proposed rule
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Published: January 27, 2026
Comments due: February 26, 2026
Dates: Written comments on this proposal will be accepted on or before February 26, 2026.
Docket: OGC-2022-0885; FRL 5630-02-OGC
Regulation ID (RIN): 2015-AA05
Code of Federal Regulations: 40 CFR 2
Topics: Administrative practice and procedure; Confidential business information; Environmental protection; Freedom of information; Government employees
Pages: 3

The document on federalregister.gov PDF

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