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Approved procedures, standards and guidance for Things to Avoid

Title DescriptionDate Approved
FramesRequiredDo not use frames.03/13/2006
New Browser WindowsRequiredAvoid opening new browser windows.07/01/2011
Pop-upsRequiredUse pop-ups only when necessary and format them appropriately. 09/28/2005
Web Measurement and Customization Technologies (Cookies)Required

This document outlines the procedures for the use of web measurement and customization technologies e.g., cookies on the EPA Public Access Web site.

  • Tier 1 cookies - No extra steps needed
  • Tier 2 cookies - Contact Information Access Division (IAD) in OEI to ensure that the office has addressed the OMB requirements
  • Tier 3 persistent cookies with PII – Requires CIO's approval and other restrictive OMB requirements/steps. Contact IAD in OEI to discuss
04/13/2011

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