# 40 C.F.R. § 16.5 (2026): Request for correction or amendment of record

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P16_S16_5

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 C.F.R. § 16.5 (2026)
- **Heading:** Request for correction or amendment of record
- **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 / § 16.5: § 16.5   Request for correction or amendment of record.

## Text

An individual may request correction or amendment of any record pertaining to him or her in a system of records maintained by EPA by submitting a request in writing to the Freedom of Information Office, or via the Agency's Privacy Act Web site at http://www.epa.gov/privacy or by fax, (202) 566-1639. The following information must be provided: (a) The name and signature of the individual making the request; (b) The name of the system of records; (c) A description of the information sought to be corrected or amended and the specific reasons for the correction or amendment; and (d) Sufficient documentation of identity as described under § 16.4(b). (An individual who is unable to provide the identification under § 16.4(b) or is submitting a request on line, must provide a statement declaring his or her identity and stipulating that he or she understands it is a misdemeanor punishable by fine up to $5,000 to knowingly and willfully seek or obtain access to records about another individual under false pretenses).

## 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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