Report on Paper Reduction Measures
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a new Federal Register Notice on Electronic Submission, effective from September 25, 2024, as cited by FRL 12137-01-OAR. This notice applies to entities regulated by a subpart in 40 CFR parts 59-63.
Entities covered by the notice have requirements to submit reports, notifications, or other types of submissions in paper format. However, existing and future electronic reporting requirements supersede this allowance for notifications or reports with such requirements. If a subpart does not prescribe specific electronic reporting requirements for a notification or report, the allowance in the Cross-Media Electronic Reporting notice can be utilized.
Digital submission of reports, notifications, or other submission types covered by this notice is optional. This option is provided because digital transmission of reports benefits regulated entities, EPA, and delegated air agencies. E-reporting provides an environmental benefit by reducing the need for paper file storage and facilitates downloading and analyzing data in spreadsheet format, providing EPA with valuable data for future rulemakings.
E-reporting facilitates standardizing report formats, allowing air agencies and EPA to review reports and data more quickly. It also offers additional benefits like enhanced clarification on data elements required in notifications and reports. The Compliance and Emissions Data Reporting Interface (CEDRI), an electronic system maintained by OAQPS, is the designated platform for digital submissions.
Emailed reports in 40 CFR Part 60 Subparts AAA and QQQQ are also included in the notice. Questions or comments regarding the Federal Register Notice on Electronic Submission can be emailed to Aiden Titel at Titel.Aiden@our website.
The EPA plans to continue the transition to true e-reporting, which is different from digital submission. The specific agency responsible for questions and comments regarding the Federal Register Notice on Electronic Submission, including Aiden Titel, is affiliated with the agency but is not identified in the provided search results.
Related websites for this notice include CEDRI, WebFIRE, and CHIEF Archives. Entities are encouraged to familiarise themselves with these resources for a smooth transition to electronic reporting. The EPA is providing this option because e-reporting benefits regulated entities, EPA, and delegated air agencies, making it a step towards a more efficient and sustainable reporting process.
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