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  4. Lesson 1: Overview of the Final Rule

Lesson 1: What Does the Rule NOT Do?

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Learn more about what CROMERR does NOT do.

Does NOT Set Requirements for E-Record-keeping

The rule does NOT set requirements for regulated entities that maintain records required under EPA and EPA-authorized programs that wish to maintain those records electronically.

Does NOT Make e-Reporting Mandatory

CROMERR does NOT mandate that authorized programs institute electronic reporting or accept documents electronically. It also does NOT require that regulated entities use electronic reporting to report directly to EPA.

Does NOT Prohibit Mandatory e-Reporting

CROMERR does NOT prohibit mandatory e-reporting under other federal, state, tribal, or local laws.

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Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Rule

  • Learn about the Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Rule (CROMERR)
  • 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: End of Lesson
    • Lesson 2: Quick Tour of the Final Rule
      • Lesson 2: End of Lesson
    • Lesson 3: Application Requirements
      • Lesson 3: Required Elements of a CROMERR Application
      • Lesson 3: Typical Application Components
      • Lesson 3: Cover Sheet
      • Lesson 3: Attorney General (AG) Certification
      • Lesson 3: System Description(s)
      • Lesson 3: Submitting the Application
      • Lesson 3: End of Lesson
    • Lesson 4: The EPA Review and Approval Process under Part 3
      • Lesson 4: Technical Review Committee (TRC)
      • Lesson 4: End of Lesson
    • Lesson 5: CROMERR-Compliant Electronic Reporting
      • Lesson 5: Overview of CROMERR Requirements for Electronic Reporting
      • Lesson 5: Requirements for Authorized Program e-Reporting
      • Lesson 5: Standards for an Acceptable Electronic Document Receiving System
      • Lesson 5: Defining "Valid Electronic Signatures"
      • Lesson 5: System Requirements for Receiving e-Signatures
      • Lesson 5: Priority vs. Non-Priority Reports
      • Lesson 5: Title: Enforceability Provisions
      • Lesson 5: Title: End of Lesson
    • Lesson 6: Using the Checklist to Work through System Requirements
      • Lesson 6: Registration
      • Lesson 6: Signature Process
      • Lesson 6: Submission Process
      • Lesson 6: Signature Validation
      • Lesson 6: Copy of Record (COR)
      • Lesson 6: The CROMERR Requirements and the Checklist Items
      • Lesson 6: End of Lesson
    • Lesson 7: From Requirements to Solutions
      • Lesson 7: From Requirements to Specific Solutions
      • Lesson 7: From Requirements to Specific Solutions Two Key Decisions
      • Lesson 7: Key Decision 1 - Type of Credential Used
      • Lesson 7: Key Decision 1 - Type of Credential Used (continued)
      • Lesson 7: Key Decision 2 - Defining the Copy of Record (COR)
      • Lesson 7: From Key Decisions to CROMERR-Compliant Solutions
      • Lesson 7: End of Lesson
    • Lesson 8: Four Critical Checklist Items
      • Lesson 8: CROMERR System Checklist Items
      • Lesson 8: Additional Sample Solutions
      • Lesson 8: End of Lesson
  • Overview for CROMERR
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Last updated on April 16, 2025
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