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Frequent Questions about Tier2 Submit

Does my state accept Tier2 Submit?

To find out whether or not your state accepts Tier II submissions created by Tier2 Submit, review the information for your state on the State Tier II Reporting Requirements page.

Does my state ask for extra Tier II information in addition to the federal requirements? How can I find out about the state data requirements?

Some states do want additional Tier II information; contact your state Tier II administrator to learn specific details. Tier2 Submit includes fields for the additional information requested or required by states. Most of these fields will be on the State Fields tabs in the Facilities and Chemicals in Inventory modules; required fields are marked with a red asterisk. (Note that you must enter a state for the street address before Tier2 Submit will display the state fields.) Additionally, some states have added requirements for fields found on other tabs; on these tabs, a red asterisk indicates that the required field is either a federal or state-specific requirement.

How can I import my Tier2 Submit data from last year into the current Tier2 Submit?

The step-by-step export/import process for Tier2 Submit can be found in the Tier2 Submit program help topics or in the Facility Submission Guide (PDF) (87 pp, 1.0 MB, About PDF).

I’m having trouble importing previous Tier2 Submit data into the current version of Tier2 Submit; what should I do?

It is possible that the file has been corrupted or that the format is incompatible with the Tier2 Submit software. Note that Tier2 Submit can only import files that were made in the two previous versions of Tier2 Submit. If you are having trouble, contact the RMP Reporting Center for additional assistance on importing files; they can be reached via email (RMPRC@epacdx.net) or phone (703-227-7650) on weekdays from 8 AM – 4:30 PM Eastern.

How do I export my Tier2 Submit data? How do I create an electronic submission file?

In Tier2 Submit, “exporting” refers to making files that can be imported into another version of Tier2 Submit or the CAMEOfm program; there are instructions for the export procedure in the Tier2 Submit program help topics. However, when some people ask about “exporting” they are really interested in “creating” an electronic submission file.

To create your submission file:

  1. Enter your Tier II data into Tier2 Submit. Make sure to fill out all required fields (marked with a red asterisk).
  2. Choose “Create Submission” from the File menu.
  3. Specify the type of records you want to include, and then click “Start Submission Validation”.
  4. Once your records have passed validation, click “Create Electronic File”.
  5. Enter a name for the file and choose the location where the file should be saved.
  6. Once you’ve created the file, you still need to submit the file in the manner required by your state.
How do I include a site plan in Tier2 Submit and attach it to my final report?

To include a site plan on a Facilities record in Tier2 Submit, select the Certification tab and then the Site Plan Files subtab. Click “Add”. Browse to the file you want, and then click “Open”. The file name will appear in the list on the Site Plan Files subtab. When you create your electronic submission file, the site plans will be included automatically in the zipped file that is created.

How do I print a copy of my submission?

If you want to print out a copy of the information you entered into Tier2 Submit in order to submit a paper copy to your state as your submission, review the Tier II submission requirements for your state. If allowed, you can follow the steps below for generating paper reports. You may also want to look at the blank Tier II forms and instructions. 

If you want to print out a copy of the information you entered into Tier2 Submit for your own records, be aware that the original-style paper report doesn’t contain all of the fields in Tier2 Submit. In this case, it is recommended that you follow the steps below for generating a complete paper report.

To create a paper report in Tier2 Submit:

  1. Go to the Facilities module.
  2. Choose “Create Submission” from the File menu.
  3. Specify the type of records you want to include, and then click “Start Submission Validation”.
  4. Click on either “Create Complete Paper Report” or “Create Original-Style Paper Report”. Note that the original-style report does not contain all of the fields in Tier2 Submit.
  5. Follow the rest of the on-screen instructions for previewing and printing the report. 

How do I save my report as a PDF file?

Tier2 Submit does not have a built-in function to save your reports as PDF files; however, you can generate PDF files using third-party tools. If you’re using a Windows computer that has Adobe Acrobat installed, simply choose “Adobe PDF” as your printer on the Print Setup dialog box. If you’re using a Mac, select the “Save as PDF” option on the Print dialog.

What do I do if I get a validation error due to an incorrect CAS number?

First, review your source information to see if the CAS number was typed in incorrectly (for example, a missing digit or two digits typed in the wrong order). Second, consider looking up the chemical in CAMEO Chemicals Exit EPAor another database to see if you can identify the correct CAS number. Third, you can also leave the field blank, since the CAS number field is not mandatory. You should also make sure the chemical name is entered properly.

What do I do if I get a validation error due to a missing owner/operator?

For each facility, make sure that you have a contact where you’ve chosen “Owner/Operator” as one of the Contact Types.

Can I sort records in Tier2 Submit?

Yes, you can sort records in Tier2 Submit by selecting the “Sort” option from the Record menu. On the Sort Records dialog that appears, you can choose which fields to sort by and specify how the fields should be sorted (for example, in descending order).

What do I do if I get an error message that says “This field is not modifiable”?

You must have write permissions in the Tier2Submit Data folder in order to edit the data in the Tier2 Submit program. If you see this error, verify your permissions for the data folder and correct them if needed. You may need to contact your IT Systems Administrator to change the permissions.

Can I import CAMEOfm data into Tier2 Submit?

No, you can’t import CAMEOfm data into Tier2 Submit; however, you can import Tier2 Submit data into CAMEOfm (see the CAMEOfm help topics for more details).

What if I have other questions about Tier2 Submit?

If you have additional questions about Tier2 Submit, contact the RMP Reporting Center via email (RMPRC@epacdx.net) or phone (703-227-7650) on weekdays from 8 AM – 4:30 PM Eastern.


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