EPA Proposes Rule to Improve Guidance Transparency
The EPA reports that this new rule will increase the transparency of the agency’s practices around guidance and will improve its process for managing guidance documents.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a proposed rule to establish consistent requirements and procedures for the issuance of guidance documents. “For the first time ever, EPA is proposing a rule that codifies procedures to ensure the public can engage in the development and review of agency guidance,” said Andrew Wheeler, EPA administrator. “Historically, EPA has issued many more guidance documents than most federal agencies. Today’s action is a major step toward increasing transparency in EPA processes and ensuring that EPA is not creating new regulatory obligations through guidance.”
The EPA reports that this new rule will increase the transparency of the agency’s practices around guidance and will improve its process for managing guidance documents. When final, the rule will: