EPA has revived an online database to shed light on thousands of the agency’s guidance documents.
The agency announced the relaunch Wednesday of a feature from the first Trump administration: A searchable web portal for the public to find advice on how to comply with rules. It’s another step on the regulatory front by President Donald Trump as his team looks to revise and often pull back environmental rules dealing with air, climate and water pollution.
Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi said in a statement the portal will “reduce bureaucratic hurdles and increase transparency” for those interested in the agency’s guidance documents.
“This will bring much-needed clarity to small business owners, farmers, and everyday Americans, and it reinforces our commitment to following the law and upholding fundamental fairness,” said Fotouhi, who also served as EPA’s acting general counsel during the first Trump administration.
