EPA Records Policy and Guidance
Directives/Procedures
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Records Management Policy (CIO 2155.3) February 10, 2015
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). -
Essential Records Procedures (EPA 2155.P-01.0) March 24, 2015
These procedures prescribe the requirements and responsibilities for establishing and maintaining EPA's vital records program.
Memoranda
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NARA Directive in response to the Presidential Memo, August 24, 2012
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Presidential Memorandum, November 28, 2011
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Scheduling Agency Electronic Information Systems as Required by Section 207(e) of the E-Government Act of 2002 (Chief Information Officer Memo), March 13, 2008
This memorandum reminds senior EPA officials of the responsibility to improve management of electronic records, including the identification and scheduling of electronic records and incorporating records management and archival functions into new information systems. -
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.
See also: Federal Laws & Regulations about Records Management