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MODEL ELECTRONIC REPORTING, RECORD KEEPING ESTABLISHED
Release Date: 08/31/2001
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FOR RELEASE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2001
MODEL ELECTRONIC REPORTING, RECORD KEEPING ESTABLISHED
Luke C. Hester 202-564-7818 / hester.luke@epa.gov
EPA is establishing a model system for electronic reporting and record keeping that will result in a more efficient process and reduced paperwork in the implementation of regulations across all agency programs. The system will be an optional means of fulfilling any reporting or record-keeping requirement with EPA. The proposed rule governing this system, known as the Cross-Media Electronic Reporting and Record-keeping Rule was signed by Administrator Christie Whitman on Aug. 23. The rule potentially could affect all agency environmental compliance reporting, including delegated states programs. In cases where the implementation of Federal laws has been delegated to states, the responsible agencies will be required to adhere to technical criteria proposed in the rule for electronic submissions. The proposed rule will be published in the Federal Register on Aug. 31. The public comment period will extend through 90 days after publication, during which time public hearings will be held in Chicago and Washington, D.C. Information on the hearings is available at 202-260-8791 or 202-260-2710. Further information is available at: www.epa.gov/cdx.
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