# 40 C.F.R. § 16.1 (2026): Purpose and scope

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P16_S16_1

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 C.F.R. § 16.1 (2026)
- **Heading:** Purpose and scope
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 40 CFR: Protection of Environment / Chapter I / Part 16 / § 16.1: § 16.1   Purpose and scope.

## Text

(a) This part implements the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a) (PA or Act) by establishing Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) policies and procedures that permit individuals to obtain access to and request amendment or correction of information about themselves that is maintained in Agency systems of records. This part also establishes policies and procedures for administrative appeals of requests for access to, or correction or amendment of, records. This part does not expand or restrict any rights granted under the PA. (b) These procedures apply only to requests by individuals seeking their own records and only to records maintained by EPA. These procedures do not apply to those systems specifically exempt under §§ 16.11 and 16.12 herein or to any government-wide systems maintained by other Federal agencies. (c) Privacy Act requests made by individuals for records about themselves and which are processed under this Part, will also be treated as FOIA requests and processed as appropriate under 40 CFR Part 2 to ensure full disclosure.

## Nearby sections

- [40 C.F.R. § 16.1 (2026) § 16.1   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P16_S16_1.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 16.2 (2026) § 16.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P16_S16_2.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 16.3 (2026) § 16.3   Procedures for accessing, correcting, or amending personal records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P16_S16_3.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 16.4 (2026) § 16.4   Times, places, and requirements for identification of individuals making requests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P16_S16_4.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 16.5 (2026) § 16.5   Request for correction or amendment of record.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P16_S16_5.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 16.6 (2026) § 16.6   Initial decision on request for access to, or correction or amendment of, records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P16_S16_6.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 16.7 (2026) § 16.7   The appeal process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P16_S16_7.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 16.8 (2026) § 16.8   Special procedures: Medical Records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P16_S16_8.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 16.9 (2026) § 16.9   Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P16_S16_9.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 16.10 (2026) § 16.10   Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P16_S16_10.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 16.11 (2026) § 16.11   General exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P16_S16_11.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 16.12 (2026) § 16.12   Specific exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P16_S16_12.md)

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