EPA Cost Calculation Workbook

The EPA has released a new Cost Calculation Workbook, identified by docket number EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0068-0011. This document serves as a non-binding guidance tool, offering methodologies and resources for estimating the costs associated with environmental regulations. It aims to standardize and clarify the cost assessment process for various EPA initiatives.

This workbook is primarily intended for environmental groups and government agencies involved in regulatory analysis and impact assessment. While not imposing new compliance obligations, it provides a framework for understanding the financial implications of EPA actions. Compliance officers should familiarize themselves with this tool for accurate cost estimations in regulatory impact analyses and for engaging with the EPA on cost-related matters.