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EPA Records Policy and Guidance

EPA's records management is governed by federal laws and regulations set forward by the National Archived and Records Administration

EPA Directives/Procedures

Records Management Policy (CIO 2155.5) August 17, 2021
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

Presidential Memorandum, November 28, 2011
Tools Available for Implementing Electronic Records Management (Office of Management and Budget Memo, March 31, 2008.
This memorandum reminds agencies of the requirement to incorporate records management and archival functions into the design, development and implementation of information systems and provides links to related guidance documents.