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EPA Records Policy and Guidance


Directives/Procedures

  • Interim Records Management Policy (CIO 2155.4) August 22, 2018
    This Policy establishes principles, responsibilities and requirements for managing EPA's records to ensure that the Agency is in compliance with federal laws and regulations, EPA policies and best practices for managing records.

  • Records Schedules
    EPA's official policies on how long to keep Agency records (retention) and what to do with them afterwards (disposition).

Memoranda

See also: Federal Laws & Regulations about Records Management