40 CFR § 262.25 - Electronic manifest signatures.

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title: "40 CFR § 262.25 - Electronic manifest signatures."
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# 262.25 Electronic manifest signatures.

Electronic signature methods for the e-Manifest system shall:

(a) Be a legally valid and enforceable signature under applicable EPA and other Federal requirements pertaining to electronic signatures; and

(b) Be a method that is designed and implemented in a manner that EPA considers to be as cost-effective and practical as possible for the users of the manifest.

[79 FR 7558, Feb. 7, 2014]