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Process Diagram for a Quality Assurance Plan (QAP)

Below is a diagram that shows the process to create, submit, and activate a Quality Assurance Plan (QAP). It shows the interaction between the OTAQ Registration System (OTAQREG), the EPA Moderated Transaction System (EMTS), and EPA.

QAP Process Diagram

Provides the process to create, submit, and activate a QAP. Shows the interaction between OTAQREG, EMTS, and EPA.Click the image to view a larger version.

Key:

  • QAP = Quality Assurance Plan
  • OTAQREG = the OTAQ Registration System
  • EMTS = the EPA Moderated Transaction System
  • EPA = the United States Environmental Protection Agency
  • Q-RINs = a RIN verified by a registered independent third-party auditor using an approved QAP