Title 40

SECTION 2.502

2.502 Scope.

§ 2.502 Scope.

(a) The procedures in this subpart apply to guidance documents, as defined in § 2.503, excluding those excepted under Section 4(b) of Executive Order 13981 or that are not otherwise subject to Executive Order 13891 or otherwise excepted by the Administrator of OIRA.

(b) Subject to the qualifications and exemptions contained in this subpart, the procedures in this subpart apply to all active guidance documents as defined in this subpart, issued by all components of the EPA after November 18, 2020. The procedures and requirements described in § 2.504 regarding public access to active guidance documents and § 2.507 regarding the procedures for the public to petition for modification or withdrawal shall apply to all active guidance documents regardless of when they were issued. The procedures for petitioning for reinstatement of a rescinded guidance document apply to all guidance documents regardless of when they were issued.

(c) This subpart is intended to improve the internal management of the EPA. As such, it is for the use of EPA personnel only and is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its agencies or other entities, its officers or employees, or any other person.

(d) If Executive Order 13891, or any provision thereof, is rescinded or superseded, this subpart remains in force.