# Implementation of Privacy Act of 1974; Revision to the Privacy Act Regulations
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2006-01-04 · Effective 2006-01-04 · 71 FR 232
## Document
- **Document number:** 06-45
- **Category:** other
- **Federal Register citation:** 71 FR 232
- **CFR reference:** 40 CFR 16
- **Publication date:** 2006-01-04
- **Effective date:** 2006-01-04
- **EPA docket:** OEI-2002-0009
## Abstract

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is revising its regulations implementing the Privacy Act (PA). In accordance with the principles of the National Performance Review, EPA is streamlining and condensing its regulations by removing superfluous language and using simpler language whenever possible. In addition, these regulations contain exemptions for existing systems and add new exempted system of records.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2006/01/04/06-45/implementation-of-privacy-act-of-1974-revision-to-the-privacy-act-regulations)
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