# 40 C.F.R. § 16.8 (2026): Special procedures: Medical Records

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P16_S16_8

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 C.F.R. § 16.8 (2026)
- **Heading:** Special procedures: Medical Records
- **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 / § 16.8: § 16.8   Special procedures: Medical Records.

## Text

Should EPA receive a request for access to medical records (including psychological records) disclosure of which the system manager decides would be harmful to the individual to whom they relate, EPA may refuse to disclose the records directly to the individual and instead offer to transmit them to a physician designated by the individual.

## 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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