An Assessment Of EPA’s Progress In Deploying Artificial Intelligence In Regulatory Decision-Making

The use of artificial intelligence in agency decision-making across the federal government is a cornerstone of the Trump administration’s effort to drive efficiency. The combination of large amounts of information, the need to evaluate that information for quality and relevance, and the potential for significant public interest have contributed to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announcing plans to deploy AI. To date, actual implementation of AI appears to be lagging behind EPA’s stated intentions, but there are instances in which the Agency is applying or plans to apply AI in connection with its regulatory functions. Stakeholders should be aware of what EPA has done to date and its future plans.