Four States Get EPA Approval to File Environmental Reports Online
Published Date: 11/5/2026
Notice
Summary
The EPA just gave the green light for Connecticut, Florida, Louisiana, and Texas to switch from paper to electronic environmental reporting. This means these states can now submit reports online, making the process faster and more reliable. If you’re involved in environmental programs in these states, get ready for smoother, digital reporting with no extra costs announced yet.
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Connecticut approved to report electronically
The EPA approved Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to allow electronic reporting for many EPA-authorized programs, including reporting under 40 CFR parts 60, 62, 63, 70, 123, 142, 145, 403, 271, 281, 162, and 300. This means entities that report under those parts in Connecticut may use EPA-approved electronic document receiving systems under CROMERR as an alternative to paper reporting.
Florida approved for electronic drinking water reporting
The EPA approved the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to use the Compliance Monitoring Data Portal (CMDP) for electronic reporting under 40 CFR part 142 (National Primary Drinking Water Regulations Implementation, reporting under 40 CFR 141). This allows entities reporting under part 142 in Florida to submit required monitoring data electronically.
Louisiana approved to report electronically
The EPA approved the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality to allow electronic reporting for multiple EPA-authorized programs, including reporting under 40 CFR parts 63, 70, 123, 142, 403, 239, 271, 281, and 763. Entities covered by those parts in Louisiana may use the LADEQ Regulatory Services Portal for electronic submissions under CROMERR standards.
Texas approved for electronic drinking water reporting
The EPA approved the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to use the Compliance Monitoring Data Portal (CMDP) for electronic reporting under 40 CFR part 142 (National Primary Drinking Water Regulations Implementation, reporting under 40 CFR 141). Public water system monitoring data reported under Part 142 in Texas may be submitted electronically through the approved system.
30-day hearing right on Part 142 approvals
Interested persons may request a public hearing on any EPA approval that revises authorized public water system programs under 40 CFR part 142. Requests for a hearing must be submitted to EPA within 30 days of publication of this Federal Register notice and must include contact information, a brief statement of interest and reasons for a hearing, and a signature; if a hearing is granted EPA will publish notice at least 15 days before the hearing.
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