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Announcement

XML Schema Guides for Primary and Secondary submissions are available

The latest version (1.7) of the XML Schema is available

EPA now refers to the Inventory Update Reporting (IUR) rule as the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) Rule. This change was effective with the publication of the Inventory Update Reporting Modifications; Chemical Data Reporting Final Rule in August 2011.

Note to Inorganic Chemical Manufacturers

Beginning with the 2012 CDR, inorganic chemicals are no longer exempt from the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) Rule.

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On this page you will find information on IUR/CDR:

Training and Workshops

On-line CDR Training Modules
Overview of CDR Requirements and e-Reporting November 2011 Webinar
- Presentation (PDf) (9 pp. 323 kb, About PDF).
- Recorded Webinar (38.5 MB, 2 hours, 48 minutes, 20 seconds).
Reporting Byproducts for CDR January 2012 Workshop
- Presentation (PDF)(51 pp., 2.0 mb.) About PDF)).
- 2012 Chemical Data Reporting Byproduct and Recycling Scenarios (PDF)(40 pp., 207 kb.) About PDF)
Registering for CDX - February Webinar (PDF)(48 pp., 1.4 mb.) About PDF)
CDR webinar on use of XML schema and upload in the eCDRweb April 17, 2012
- XML Upload Session (18 p., 1.89 mb.) About PDF)
- Recorded webinar
- Webinar Q&A
eCDRweb session May 8, 2012
- eCDRweb session (84 p., 4.8 mb.) About PDF)
- eCDRweb session audio

Guidance Documents

Instructions for the 2012 TSCA Chemical Data Reporting (PDF) (151 pp. 2.87 mb, About PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions (on-line) or PDF (63 pp., 327 kb.) About PDF)
Q&A Document: Recycling and the TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory - Premanufacture Notification and Chemical Data Reporting Requirements (PDF) (16 pp. 104 kb, About PDF)
Examples and Case Studies for the 2012 Chemical Data Reporting(39 pp., 1.0 mb.) About PDF)
2012 Chemical Data Reporting Byproduct and Recycling Scenarios (PDF)(40 pp., 207 kb.) About PDF)
Table of Comparison of 2012 CDR v 2006 IUR Definitions (PDF) (13 pp. 53 kb, About PDF)
Replacement of 5-Digit NAICS Codes with Industrial Sectors (IS) Codes (PDF) (28 pp. 207 kb, About PDF)

Electronic Reporting User Guides and Schemas

CSPP CDX Registration Guide (PDF) (64 pp. 2.3 mb, About PDF) – How to register for CDX and access the e-CDRweb reporting tool
E-CDRweb User Guides – How to use the CDR electronic reporting tool
Schema for Primary Submissions
Schema for Joint Submissions
XML Schema Guide for Primary CDR Submissions
XML Schema Guide for Secondary CDR Submissions
Sample Form U for 2012 - (not to be used for submission purposes)

Recent Regulatory Changes

Associated IUR Federal Register notices include:
- TSCA Inventory Update Reporting and Chemical Data Reporting Final Rule, August 2, 2011
- TSCA Inventory Update Reporting Modifications: Submission Period Suspension, May 11, 2011

2006 IUR Resources Archives

View 2006 IUR guidance documents, training software, reporting forms and other resources.

Copies of TSCA Regulations or additional assistance on the CDR reporting requirements can be obtained by writing to:

TSCA Hotline
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (7408M)
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20460

Or call (202) 554-1404

Or e-mail the TSCA-Hotline (TSCA-Hotline@epa.gov)

Please be sure to state clearly exactly which information you are requesting, and also your contact information and return address, in case we need to clarify your request.

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