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Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Rule

Lesson 3: Required Elements of a CROMERR Application

Under § 3.1000(b)(1), to obtain EPA approval of program revisions or modifications to incorporate electronic reporting, a state, tribe, or local government must submit an application to the EPA Administrator that includes the four elements below.

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The AG/Legal Certification demonstrates that the authorized program has sufficient legal authority to enforce the program using electronic reports as described in § 3.2000(c).

Review the Regulation Language: § 3.1000(b)(1)(i)

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The System Description(s) section demonstrates that systems used to receive e-reports meet the CROMERR standards listed in § 3.2000(b), and provide for e-signatures (or follow-on paper signatures) that meet the requirements of § 3.2000(a).

Review the Regulation Language: § 3.1000(b)(1)(ii)

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The System Upgrades section identifies any system changes that may affect CROMERR compliance.

Review the Regulation Language: § 3.1000(b)(1)(iii)

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The Other Information section provides additional information that should be considered by EPA during evaluation of the application.

Review the Regulation Language: § 3.1000(b)(1)(iii)

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