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Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Rule
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Lesson 1: Overview of the Final Rule

This lesson provides an overview of CROMERR, as codified in the CFR. Topics covered in this lesson include:

  • What does the rule do?
  • What does the rule NOT do?
  • Who is affected?
  • When does the rule NOT apply? (Or "What are the exceptions to the rule?")
  • What are the compliance dates?

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  • CROMERR Home
  • Learn about the Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Rule (CROMERR)
  • Overview for State, Tribal, and Local Governments
  • Overview for EPA Programs and Regions
  • CROMERR 101 Training
    • Lesson 1: Overview of the Final Rule
      • Lesson 1: What Does the Rule Do?
      • Lesson 1: What Does the Rule NOT Do?
      • Lesson 1: Who is Affected?
      • Lesson 1: When Does the Rule NOT Apply?
      • Lesson 1: What Are the Compliance Dates for States, Tribes, and Local Governments' Authorized Programs?
      • Lesson 1: End of Lesson
    • Lesson 2: Quick Tour of the Final Rule
    • Lesson 3: Application Requirements
    • Lesson 4: The EPA Review and Approval Process under Part 3
    • Lesson 5: CROMERR-Compliant Electronic Reporting
    • Lesson 6: Using the Checklist to Work through System Requirements
    • Lesson 7: From Requirements to Solutions
    • Lesson 8: Four Critical Roadmap Items
  • Program Announcements & Initiatives
  • Status of CROMERR Applications from States
  • CROMERR Federal Register Notices
  • Application Tools & Templates
  • Sample Applications & Checklists
  • Glossary
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Last updated on March 21, 2022