EPA Tweaks Privacy Act Records for Better Info Sharing
Published Date: 3/26/2026
Notice
Summary
The EPA is updating its Privacy Act records to add a new way they can share info, following new government rules, and fixing contact details for their Privacy Officer. This affects anyone whose info the EPA handles, and you have until April 27, 2026, to share your thoughts. No big costs here, just smoother privacy updates to keep things clear and safe!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
EPA Shares Records with Treasury
EPA will share records from its Acquisition System (EAS) with the U.S. Department of the Treasury for use in the Do Not Pay Working System. This sharing is to help identify, prevent, or recoup improper payments to applicants or recipients of Federal funds, including funds disbursed by states, the District of Columbia, territories, possessions, or federally recognized Indian tribes.
EAS Record Retention Lengths
EPA will retain EAS records for at least 6 years after contract closeout for non-Superfund actions and for 30 years after contract closeout for Superfund site actions. These retention rules apply to EPA employee records and vendor contact and contract information stored in EAS.
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