Comment on EPA Regulations at Regulations.gov
Our 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. One method available for every regulation is to 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, type "EPA" in the field under "Search Documents."
- Check the box underneath next to "Select to find documents accepting comments or submissions."
- Click "Go."
- Search results that are returned include other people's comments as well as other types of notices. To see only those rules open for comment, use the "Narrow Results" options on the left-hand side of the screen. Under "Document Type", select "Proposed Rules."
If this search process does not yield the results you want, return to the home page and select "Go " under "More Search Options" to refine your search.
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 field under "Search Documents" 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, choose the "Advanced Docket Search" or "Advanced Document Search" options provided under "More Search Options" on the home page.
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.
Additional Suggestions
Selecting "User Tips" (under "How to Use This Site" on the left-hand side of the home page) will bring up a list of helpful topics, including new site features and detailed instructions.
Also under "How to Use This Site" is a way to contact the Regulations.gov staff for help.