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Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Rule

Lesson 1: What Does the Rule NOT Do?

Select each item below to learn more about what CROMERR does NOT do.

  • Does NOT Set Requirements for E-Record-keeping
    The rule does NOT set requirements for regulated entities that maintain records required under EPA and EPA-authorized programs that wish to maintain those records electronically.
  • Does NOT Make e-Reporting Mandatory
    CROMERR does NOT mandate that authorized programs institute electronic reporting or accept documents electronically. It also does NOT require that regulated entities use electronic reporting to report directly to EPA.
  • Does NOT Prohibit Mandatory e-Reporting
    CROMERR does NOT prohibit mandatory e-reporting under other federal, state, tribal, or local laws.

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