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Find and Comment on EPA Regulations at Regulations.gov
Our regulations are deposited for public viewing in dockets on the Regulations.gov site. Furthermore, proposed regulations are almost always open to the public for comment. You may comment on them in several ways. Each rule tells you how in its ADDRESSES section. For every open-for-comment regulation, you can comment online via Regulations.gov. It is our official online public docket and comment system for both regulations and significant guidance.
We suggest you first read this introduction to Regulations.gov and some suggestions for how to search for EPA regulations:
- Search for all rules open for comment.
- Search for a specific rule or action.
- Get email updates.
- Additional suggestions.
Search for All Rules Open for Comment
If you are interested in any and all EPA documents open for comment:
- From the Regulations.gov home page, click the option labeled "Regulations with Comment Periods Closing Soon."
- Choose from the date ranges offered (e.g., "Closing Today" or "Closing Within 30 Days") or enter your own dates.
- You will be directed to the "Advanced Search" screen. A list will be displayed near the bottom of the screen; the list includes documents open for comment that fit the time frame you specified.
- From this "Advanced Search" screen, you can narrow your results. Check the box next to "EPA" in the "Agency" section to see only EPA documents. Or, check the box next to "Rulemaking" under the "Docket Type" to see only rules.
Search for a Specific Rule or Action
If you already have a rule or action in mind that you would like to comment on, the best way to search will depend on how much information you have:
- If you know only the title or subject of the action, the easiest way to search is to enter the full title or keywords in the "Keyword" field on the Regulations.gov home page. Be as specific as possible to help narrow your search results.
- If you know the Docket or Document ID number, you may enter it in the "Keyword" field.
Click "Advanced Search" next to the "Search" button if you would like to enter more parameters.
Get Email Updates
Our "Get Updates on Regulatory Information" page provides several ways for you to subscribe to updates about EPA's regulatory activities, including updates provided by Regulations.gov.
