EAMS - EPA Action Management System
Investment ID: 020-000016100
Overview
Program Title
EAMS - EPA Action Management System
Description
The EPA Action Management System (EAMS) is a key information technology system that provides critical functions for EPA's regulatory and policy management. EAMS supports the preparation, review, and transmittal of EPA documents to the Office of the Federal Register for publication, the management and oversight of the Agency's internal rule development process, the creation and submittal of the EPA's semiannual regulatory agenda to the Office of Management and Budget, and the collection of information critical to ensure compliance with the Congressional Review Act.
Type of Program
Non-major IT Investments
Multi-Agency Category
Not Applicable
Investment Detail
This investment allows the EPA to consolidate the major regulatory tracking and reporting functions into one comprehensive system. The consolidated system allows for streamlined data entry, simplifies the process for submitting documents to the Office of Federal Register for publication, and improves data reporting to senior management and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Importantly, this system updates the regulatory tracking and reporting system to be fully compatible with the latest EPA technology architecture and security requirements.