EPA's Modified System of Records Notice
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is updating its system of records to improve tracking and accountability of financial transactions, by adding new uses as required by recent executive orders. The change will help in identifying and preventing fraud, as well as updating the EPA's Privacy Officer contact information.
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Key Changes
- New routine use added for fraud prevention
- Contact information for Privacy Officer updated
Obligations
What this law requires
Individuals wishing to comment on the system of records notice must submit their comments by May 18, 2026.
EPA must disclose records to the U.S. Department of the Treasury for identifying and preventing fraud and improper payments.
EPA must update the contact information for the Agency Privacy Officer.
Debt collection agencies must comply with the Privacy Act and are subject to its criminal penalty provisions when contracted by the EPA.
EPA personnel must complete annual agency Information Security and Privacy training.