# 40 CFR § 1516.1: What is the purpose of this part?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-1516.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 CFR § 1516.1
- **Heading:** What is the purpose of this part?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 40—Protection of Environment > CHAPTER V—COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY > SUBCHAPTER B—ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND OPERATIONS > PART 1516—PRIVACY ACT IMPLEMENTATION

## Text

(a) This part explains how the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) manages certain records about individuals under the Privacy Act of 1974 (the Privacy Act). You can find the text of the Privacy Act at 5 U.S.C. 552a.
(b) This part explains how you, a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States, can request access to records about yourself, request that CEQ amend or correct those records, or request that CEQ inform you about how it has used those records.

## Nearby sections

- [40 CFR § 1516.1 § 1516.1 What is the purpose of this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-1516.1.md)
- [40 CFR § 1516.2 § 1516.2 What records does this part cover?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-1516.2.md)
- [40 CFR § 1516.3 § 1516.3 When will CEQ disclose records about me?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-1516.3.md)
- [40 CFR § 1516.4 § 1516.4 How can I obtain access to CEQ's records about me?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-1516.4.md)
- [40 CFR § 1516.5 § 1516.5 How can I get information about how CEQ has used its records about me?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-1516.5.md)
- [40 CFR § 1516.6 § 1516.6 How can I ask CEQ to correct my records?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-1516.6.md)
- [40 CFR § 1516.7 § 1516.7 How can I appeal CEQ's decision to deny my request to access or correct records about me?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-1516.7.md)
- [40 CFR § 1516.8 § 1516.8 Will CEQ charge me a fee for a copy of my records?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-1516.8.md)
- [40 CFR § 1517.1 § 1517.1 Policy and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-1517.1.md)
- [40 CFR § 1517.2 § 1517.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-1517.2.md)
- [40 CFR § 1517.3 § 1517.3 Open meeting requirement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-1517.3.md)
- [40 CFR § 1517.4 § 1517.4 Exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-1517.4.md)
- [40 CFR § 1517.5 § 1517.5 Procedure for closing meetings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-1517.5.md)
- [40 CFR § 1517.6 § 1517.6 Notice of meetings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-1517.6.md)

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