EPA vs Federal Register
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
EPA vs Federal Register: common questions
Which is more reliable, EPA or Federal Register?
On our scheduled checks, Federal Register leads on measured uptime — EPA at —% versus Federal Register at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do EPA and Federal Register need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — EPA is callable with no signup, and Federal Register is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call EPA and Federal Register from the browser?
Yes — both EPA and Federal Register send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are EPA and Federal Register free for commercial use?
EPA has unclear commercial terms, and Federal Register allows commercial use on its free tier. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.