DCFUEL Registration
Quick Start Guide
Version 2*0
CDX
CENTRAL DATA
EXCHANGE
&EPA
United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
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DCFUEL Registration
Quick Start Guide
Version 2*0
Compliance Division
Office of Transportation and Air Quality
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
SEPA
United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
EPA-420-B-13-045
September 2013
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Table of Contents
1 I ntroduction 1
2 Registration 2
2.1 CDX Registration 2
2.2 DC FUEL Registration for New CDX Users 2
2.2.1 LexisNexis Verification 6
2.2.2 Print and Sign CDX Electronic Signature Agreement 10
2.3 DC FUEL Registration for Existing CDX Users 12
2.4 OTAQ Registration 15
3 DC FUEL Access 16
3.1 Activation of your Role 16
3.2 Access DC FUEL Dataflow 16
4 Support Information 17
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List of Figures
Figure 2-1 Terms and Conditions 2
Figure 2-2 Add Program 3
Figure 2-3 Request Role Access 3
Figure 2-4 Part 1: User Information 4
Figure 2-5 Part 2: Organization I nformation Search 4
Figure 2-6 Additional Organization I nformation 5
Figure 2-7 Confirmation Page 5
Figure 2-8 Proceed to Verification 6
Figure 2-9 LexisNexis Verification 7
Figure 2-10 LexisNexis Results 7
Figure 2-11 Retry LexisNexis 8
Figure 2-12 CROMERR Challenge Questions and Answers 8
Figure 2-13 Electronic Signature Agreement- Sign Electronically 9
Figure 2-14 CROMERR eSignature Widget 9
Figure 2-15 MyCDX Home Page 10
Figure 2-16 Paper Electronic Signature Agreement 11
Figure 2-17 MyCDX Home Page 12
Figure 2-18 MYCDX Home Page 13
Figure 2-19 Add Program 13
Figure 2-20 Add OTAQDCFUEL Role (DCFUEL Registration) 14
Figure 2-21 Submit Request for Access 14
Figure 2-22 Return to MyCDX Home Page 15
Figure 3-1 OTAQ DC FUEL Dataflow Link 16
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1 Introduction
This document is the Quick Registration Guide for the OTAQ DC FUEL online application. It
describes the process a user must follow to register for the DC FUEL application in the Central
Data Exchange, CDX.
If you have any questions about the content, format, or policies for the Office of Transportation
and Air Quality (OTAQ) please reference the Fuels Program website at
http ://www. epa.gov/otaq/fuel s/index .htm.
If you have any general or technical questions related to the Central Data Exchange (CDX) you
may contact any of the following:
• Telephone - Person-to-person telephone support is available from the CDX Help Desk 8:00
am to 6:00 pm EST. Call our toll-free line at 888-890-1995.
• Email - Send e-mail to Technical Support at helpdesk@epacdx.net with "Technical Support"
in the Subject line.
If you have any questions relating to fuels programs registration, reporting, or DC FUEL, please
contact the EPA Fuels Programs and EMTS Support Line: support@epamts-support.com
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2 Registration
The following section describes how to register for the DC FUEL application.
Note: Existing DC FUEL users will be automatically migrated to the new application and will not be
required to re-register.
2.1 CDX Registration
The OTAQ DC FUEL system is hosted by the Central Data Exchange (CDX). CDX is the
system that EPA has provided to all programs to standardize and centralize the reporting
functions and data submissions that are required of the various EPA regulated communities. In
order to access DC FUEL, users must first be registered users of CDX.
Registration for the OTAQDCFUEL: OTAQ DCFUEL Application dataflow is open to all CDX
users. If you are an existing CDX user please refer to Section 2.3.
2.2 DC FUEL Registration for New CDX Users
If you do not have an existing CDX user account please go to the following URL and complete
CDX Registration: http://epacdx.net/regwarning.asp?Referer=registration. You may also contact
the CDX Help Desk at helpdesk@epacdx.net or 888-890-1995 for further assistance with CDX
Registration.
Users will reach the Terms and Conditions page upon accessing CDX Registration from the
provided link, as seen in Figure 2-1.
1. Accept the Terms and Conditions and click "Proceed".
Figure 2-1 Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions
The access and use of CDX Registration for the electronic submittal of environmental information require the creation of a user ID and password that I must
maintain and keep confidential. I will review the following steps concerning the creation and maintenance of a user ID and password
Warning Notice
EPA's Central Data Exchange Registration procedure is part of a United States Environmental Protection Agency iEPAl computer system, which is for
authorized use only. Unauthorized access or use of this computer system may subject violators to criminal, civil, and or administrative action. All information
on this computer system may be monitored, recorded, read, copied, and disclosed by and to authorized personnel for official purposes, including law
enforcement. Access or use of this computer system by any person, whether authorized or unauthorized, constitutes consent to these terms.
Privacy Statement
EPA will use the personal identifying information which you provide for the expressed purpose of registration to the Central Data Exchange site and for
updating and correcting information in internal EPA databases as necessary The Agency will not make this information available for other purposes unless
required by law. EPA does not sell or otherwise transfer personal information to an outside third Party. [Federal Register: March 'I 8, 2002 (Volume 67.
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2. Select "OTAQDCFUEL: Office of Transportation and Air Quality DC FUEL Program".
Figure 2-2 Add Program
Core CDX Registration
2. Request Role Access 3. Provide User and Organization Information 4. Confirmation
Begin typing a program service name or related keywords to filter the list of available services (eg, air quality system, AQS, or Clean Air Act)
1. Request Program Service
Active Program Services List
otaqdcfuel|
OTAQDCFUEL: Office of Transportation Air Quality DC FUEL Program
3. Click the "Request Role Access" button.
Figure 2-3 Request Role Access
2. Request Role Access
Core CDX Registration
1. Request Program Service ©
Registration Information
Program Service Office of Transportation Air Quality DC FUEL Program
Role Not selected
Select a role from the drop down list and provide any required additional information, if apoficaple
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3. Provide User and Organization Information 4. Confirmation
Select Role
Submitter
4. Enter required user information.
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Figure 2-4 Part 1: User Information
Core CDX Registration
I. Request Program Service © 2. Request Role Access<
Registration Information
Program Service Office of Transportation Air Quality DC FUEL Prograir
Role Submitter
3. Provide User and Organization Information
4, Confirmation
Essential information is marked with an asteriskfi
Part 1: User Information
Description of Fields®
User ID '
Title '
First Name •"
Middle Initial
Last Name '
Suffix
Password '
Re-type Password "
Security Question 1 "
Security Question 2 •
Security Question 3 '
TestDCFUELSUser
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Smith
-Please Select-
What was your childhood nickname?
What street did you live on in third grade?
JO EE
What school did you attend for sixth grade?
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5. Search for and select your organization or create a new organization through the links
located directly below the search results.
Figure 2-5 Part 2: Organization Information Search
Part 2: Organization Information
Search For your organization using the text box below. You may search by entering the Organization Name or the Organization ID.
Select your organization from the table below
Organization Id Organization Name
I 19204 I Acme Test Inc
Address CHy State ZIP Code
1234 5th St Testtown DC 12345
Can't find your organization? Use advanced search or request that we add your organization.
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6. Enter additional contact information and click the "Submit Request for Access" button.
You will be taken to the page in Figure 2-7.
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Figure 2-6 Additional Organization Information
Part 2: Organization Information
Acme Test Inc
Mailing Address
1 234 5th St
Testtcwn, DC, US
12345
Provide Additional Contact Information
Email '
Re-enter Email '
Phone Number *
Phone Number Ext
Fax Number
Wrong organization information? Back to Search Results, Use advanced search or request that we add your organization.
Figure 2-7 Confirmation Page
Confirmation
A few more steps...
You will soon receive an email confirmation message (at test^example-comj asking you to follow a link to activate your user account Follow that link to complete
your registration Please contact the helo desk if you haye any issues at 888-890-1 995 or [970) 494-5 5 00 for callers from Puerto Rico and Guam.
Confirmation Number: 5e3ab72b-bb53-4704-b358-2ef 1 60ce50be
After receiving this confirmation message you will need to check your inbox for an email from
the CDX Help Desk. This email will contain a URL to allow you to continue registration. Click
on the hyperlink provided in the email. Opening this link will load a new browser window that
will prompt you to log in with your newly created CDX account. Enter your log-in credentials
and click the "Log In to CDX" button.
After logging in to CDX you will be taken to the "Identity Verification" page as seen in Figure
2-8.
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Figure 2-8 Proceed to Verification
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1. Identity Verification
2. Electronic Signature Agreement
The program you are registering for requires additional proof of identity. Your options are to use LexisNexis*. an indeoendent 3rd-Party electronic identity
orcofing service or to print and suomit a signed form through U.S. Postal Mail to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA uses third party sites to offer you a way to immediately comply with identity proofing requirements. The alternative paper process may take 1 0 days or more.
When using these sites, the information provided is consistent with the intended purpose of the EPA website.
Note By clicking [Proceed to Verification] you understand the service is totally voluntarily and that you are validating personally identifying information including
last 4 digits of SSN against a 3rd-Party service LexisNexis1, which will return evidence of validation of your personally identifying information back to the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency. The U.S. EPA will not collect or retain sensitive, personally identifying information such as SSN: however. EPA wiil receive evidence
of identity validation which may be used to identify you for legal purposes.
You may sign the paper form if you do not want to use the automatic verification process
Note: You will receive a limited number of attempts to complete identity verification. Please review all personal information carefully prior
to submitting- If you need to modify the personal information listed below, please contact the CDX Help Desk.
First Name: John
Last Name: Smith
jy] I have reviewed the name presented above and I would like to proceed with LexisNexis Additional LexisNexis Identity Proofing Guidance
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Proceed to Verification I Cancel
This page will provide you with two options: (1) use LexisNexis Identity Proofing to
electronically validate your identity, allowing you to electronically sign an Electronic Signature
Agreement (ESA) or (2) move forward to print, sign and mail in a paper ESA.
Section 2.2.1 will take you through the process of completing LexisNexis and electronically
signing your ESA.
Section 2.2.2 will take you through the process of printing, signing and mailing in your paper
ESA. " ' '
2.2.1 LexisNexis Verification
This section will take you through the registration steps if you choose to use the LexisNexis
Identity Proofing process.
1. Review all of the information provided on the Identity Verification page in Figure 2-8
and click the "Proceed to Verification" button.
2. Click the "OK" button in the LexisNexis pop-up window.
3. Enter your identification information into the window shown in Figure 2-9 and click
"Submit".
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Figure 2-9 LexisNexis Verification
LexisNexis B Verification for EPA
' Required Fields
Authorized Representative
Last Name'
Smith
Home Address *
Home City*
Home Phone
First Name"
John
Home State"
- State --
Date of Birth •
Middle Name
SSN(Last4)"
Home Zip'
LexisNexis-
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4. Click the "Ok" button to close the pop-up window and return to CDX.
5. Click the "Continue button".
Figure 2-10 LexisNexis Results
CDX Registration: Additional Verification
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. Identity Verification
2. Electronic Signature Agreement
Your identity verification scores have been received from LexisNexis1 and will be processed after you click the Continue button. If your scores do not meet the
minimum requirements set by the program office, then you will be directed to print, sign, and mail the electronic signature agreement (ESAJ.
6. If you are successfully identity proofed by LexisNexis you will be taken to the Challenge
Questions and Answers page seen in Select your challenge questions, enter your answers,
and click the "Save Answers" button.
Figure 2-12 and may proceed with Step 6.
If you are not successfully identity proofed by LexisNexis you will be taken to the Electronic
Signature Agreement page to print, sign and mail in your ESA (see Section 2.2.2).
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In some cases, you may be eligible to retry LexisNexis validation. If you are eligible for this
retry you will be taken to the Retry LexisNexis page where you can launch the popup window
once again. You will also be presented with the opportunity to verify or edit your first name, as
seen in Error! Reference source not found.. The opportunity to edit your first name will only
be presented to you as long as you do not have another CDX role with a status of "Awaiting
ESA." At this point you may also choose to opt-out of the LexisNexis identity proofing by
clicking the "Sign Paper Form" button.
Figure 2-11 Retry LexisNexis
CDX Registration: Additional Verification
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1. Identity Verification
2. Electronic Signature Agreement
CDX was unable to verify the personal information provided. Use the 'Retry LexisNexis' button to re-validate the personal information. Be sure to.
• Input your full first name
* Do not provide a nickname
• Input your home phone number
• Input your prior home phone number if moved within last 6 months
* Input your prior home address if moved within last 6 months
Please check your data below, and make any necessary changes, oefore retrying the LexisNexis verification process.
First Name: Jane
7. Select your challenge questions, enter your answers, and click the "Save Answers"
button.
Figure 2-12 CROMERR Challenge Questions and Answers
Central Data Exchange
CDX Registration: Additional Verification
1. Identity Verification
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2. Electronic Signature Agreement
You are registered For a program that requires eSignature PIN Verification. Please select five (5) challenge questions and answers. The questions that you select
should be questions that you can rememoerj but difficult for anyone else to guess.
Select 5 Challenge Questions and Answers
What is the first and middle name of your oldest sibling?
H
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Who is your favorite author? | » |
author
What is your favorite pet's name? |v|
name
Where did you graduate from high school? |T||
school
What is the last name of your favorite teacher?
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teacher
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Click the "Sign Electronically" button in Figure 2-13.
Figure 2-13 Electronic Signature Agreement - Sign Electronically
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1. Identity Verification
2. Electronic Signature Agreement
Electronic CDX Electronic Signature Agreement
The CDX electronic signature agreement (ESA) is an agreement between yourself and CDX that will authorize your electronic signature By signing the ESA you
agree to adhere to the conditions listed on the agreement below. Once the ESA has oeen signed, you will be authorized to sign and or encrypt information for your
data flow. For any questions regarding the CDX ESA olease contact the CDX Help Desk.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE AGREEMENT
In accepting the electronic signature credential issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to sign electronic documents submitted
to EPA's Central Data Exchange (CDX). and as a representative for:
Electronic Signature Holder Company Information
Organization Xame:
Address:
City: State, Zip:
Province:
Country:
Phone Number:
E-mail Address:
Registrant's Xame:
CDX User Name:
Acme Test Inc
1234 5th St
Testtown:DC 12345
US
(703) 227-5673
tesfS example.com
John Smith
TESTDCFUELSUSER2
9. Choose "Accept" in the pop-up window and complete the eSignature Widget in Error!
Not a valid bookmark self-reference..
Figure 2-14 CROMERR eSignature Widget
eSignature Widget
1. Login into CDX
User:
TESTDCFUELSUSER2
Password:
close
2. Answer Secret Question
Question:
What is the first and middle name of
your oldest sibling^
Answer:
Correct Answer
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Congratulations on the completion of your online portion of CDX registration for the OTAQ DC
FUEL application. You will receive an e-mail confirmation of your registration for the OTAQ
program in CDX.
Figure 2-15 MyCDX Home Page
Central Data Exchange
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MyCDX Inbox My Profile Submission History
News and Updates
Manage Your Program Services N(J news updates
Status Program Service Name
Role(s>
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OTAQDCFUEL: Office of Transportation Air Quality DC FUEL
Program
OTAQ DC FUEL
Aoolication
OTAQREG: Office of Transportation and Air Quality Fuels
Registration
Fuels Programs
Registration
Add Program Service
Your DC Fuel role will be displayed with a pending status. You will automatically be given the
"OTAQReg: Fuels Programs Registration" dataflow after registering for DC FUEL. You must
then complete a user profile within OTAQReg prior to gaining access to DC FUEL. Refer to
Section 2.4 for details on OTAQReg: Fuels Programs Registration.
Reminder: You will not be able to access the DC FUEL application until your registration request
has been activated by the OTAQ Program. Please refer to Section 3 for further details.
2.2.2
Print and Sign CDX Electronic Signature Agreement
This section will take you through the registration steps if you choose to print, sign and mail a
paper ES A.
If you are not successfully identity proofed by LexisNexis you will be taken to the Electronic
Signature Agreement page to print, sign and mail in your ESA. Figure 2-16 displays the paper
version of the Electronic Signature Agreement.
1. Click the "Sign Paper Form" button, which will trigger a popup window which allows
you to print the ESA.
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Figure 2-16 Paper Electronic Signature Agreement
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1. Identity Verification ~
2. Electronic Signature Agreement
Paper CDX Electronic Signature Agreement
The CDX electronic signature agreement 'ESAJ is an agreement between yourself and CDX that will authorize your electronic signature By signing the ESA you
agree to adhere to the conditions listed on the agreement below. Once the ESA has oeen signed you will be authorized to sign and or encrypt information for your
data flow. For any questions regarding the CDX ESA please contact the CDX Help Desk.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE AGREEMENT
In accepting the electronic signature credential issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to sign electronic documents submitted
to EPA's Central Data Exchange (CDX), and as a representative for:
Electronic Signature Holder Company Information
Organization Xame:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Province:
Country:
Phone Number:
E-mail Address:
Registrant's Xame:
CDX User Xame:
Acme Test Inc
1234 5th St
Testtown, DC 12345
US
(703) 227-5673
tesfSexample.com
Mr John Smith
TESTDCFUELSUSER1
2. Print, sign and mail the CDX ESA to the Fuels Program Helpdesk at one of the following
mailing addresses:
For US Mail:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Fuels Programs Registration (6406J)
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
For Commercial Delivery:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Fuels Programs Registration
Room 647C
1310 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
Note: When using a commercial delivery service, do not use the U.S. mail address (or vice versa) as your mail
will be delayed, may be returned to you, or may even never arrive at our offices. Be aware that sending materials
via US Mail will require an irradiation process and could possibly delay delivery.
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10. Paper ESAs will be processed and activated by EPA. You will be prompted to complete
the Challenge Questions and Answers, as seen in Select your challenge questions, enter
your answers, and click the "Save Answers" button.
Figure 2-12, that will be used to Sign Electronically once your ESA has been received.
You will now be taken to the MyCDX Home Page. Your DC Fuel role will be displayed with a
pending status. You will automatically be given the "OTAQReg: Fuels Programs Registration"
dataflow after registering for DC FUEL. You must then complete a user profile within
OTAQReg prior to gaining access to DC FUEL. Refer to Section 2.4 for details on OTAQReg:
Fuels Programs Registration.
Figure 2-17 MyCDX Home Page
Central Data Exchange
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MyCDX Inbox My Profile Submission History
News and Updates
Manage Your Program Services No news updates.
Status Program Service Name
Role(s)
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OTAQDCFUEL: Office of Transportation Air Quality DC FUEL
Program
OTAQ DC FUEL
Application
OTAQREC: Office of Transportation and Air Quality Fuels
Registration
Fuels Programs
Registration
2.3 DC FUEL Registration for Existing CDX Users
This section is only for existing CDX users who do not already have DC FUEL access. To
register for the DC FUEL dataflow you must first add the dataflow to your account.
Note: Existing DC FUEL users will be automatically migrated to the new application and will not be
required to re-register.
1. Click the "Add Program Service" link.
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Figure 2-18 MYCDX Home Page
Central Data Exchange
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MyCDX Inbox My Profile Submission History
News and Updates
Manage Your Program Services NQ newSillpdates.
Status Program Service Name
A OTAQREG: Office of Transportation and Air Quality Fuels
Registration
Rola(s)
Fuels Programs
Registration
2. Select the "OTAQDCFUEL: Office of Transportation Air Quality DC FUEL Program"
dataflow.
Figure 2-19 Add Program
Core CDX Registration
2. Request Role Access 3. Provide User and Organization Information 4. Confirmation
Begin tyaing a arogram service name or related keywords to filter the list of ayailaale services (e g , air quality system, AQS, or Clean Air Act).
1. Request Program Service
Active Program Services List
otaqdcfuel]
OTAQDCFUEL: Office of Transportation Air Quality DC FUEL Program
3. Click the "Request Role Access" button.
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Figure 2-20 Add OTAQDCFUEL Role (DCFUEL Registration)
2. Request Role Access
Edit Account Profile
1. Request Program Service ©
Registration Information
Program Service: Office of Transportation Air Quality DC FUEL Program
Role Not selected
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3. Organization Information
Submitter | T |
4. Select your organization, or request to add an organization, and then click the "Submit
Request for Access" button.
Figure 2-21 Submit Request for Access
Edit Account Profile
1. Request Program Service © 2. Request Role Access '
Registration Information
Program Service: Office of Transportation Air Quality DC FUEL Prograrr
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3. Organization Information
Provide Organization Details
* Select a Current Organization
'- Request to Add an Organization
Select a Current Organization
Select an organization from the droodown list
Acme Test Inc (1234 5th St, Fairfax, VT, 22222, US) I
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Congratulations on the completion of your online portion of CDX registration for the OTAQ DC
FUEL application. You will receive an e-mail notification confirming your registration for the
OTAQ program in CDX.
Figure 2-22 Return to MyCDX Home Page
Central Data Exchange
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Status Program Service Name
Manage Your Program Services No newSiUpdates.
Role(s)
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OTAQDCFUEL: Office of Transportation Air Quality DC FUEL
Program
OTAQDCFUEL
Application
OTAQREG Office of Transportation and Air Quality Fuels
Registration
Fuels Programs
Registration
If you are not already an existing "OTAQReg: Fuels Programs Registration" user, you will
automatically be given the "OTAQReg: Fuels Programs Registration" dataflow after registering
for DC FUEL. You must complete a user profile within OTAQReg prior to gaining access to DC
FUEL. Please refer to Section 2.4 for further details on OTAQReg: Fuels Programs Registration.
If you are an existing OTAQReg user, EPA will review your delegations to ensure you have the
proper access to EPA Fuels Programs.
Reminder: You will not be able to access the DC FUEL application until your registration request
has been activated by the OTAQ Program. Please refer to Section 3 for further details.
2.4 OTAQ Registration
You must have an active user profile and company association with the Submitter role in
OTAQReg prior to being able to submit reports in the DC FUEL application. Additionally,
OTAQ must have received your signed Electronic Signature Agreement (provided during
registration for OTAQReg) and Delegation Letter. EPA will review your delegations to ensure
you receive the appropriate access to EPA Fuels Programs.
For additional information or assistance in completing OTAQ Registration, please refer to the
Fuels Programs registration pages
http://www.epa.gov/otaq/fuels/reporting/programsregistration.htm and the User Manual for
Fuels Programs Registration (OTAQREG) and the Central Data Exchange (CDX)
http://www.epa.gov/otaq/regs/fuels/420bl0022.pdfor contact the EPA Fuels Program Support
Line at 202-343-9755 or EPAFuelsPrograms@epa.gov.
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3 DC FUEL Access
3.1 Activation of your Role
To access the DC FUEL application and submit reports, the OTAQ Program must activate your
role in CDX. The "OTAQDCFUEL: OTAQ DC FUEL Application" dataflow link will not
appear as clickable until your role is activated.
You will receive an e-mail confirmation with the subject "CDX Registration Status Change"
once your role has been activated.
3.2 Access DC FUEL Dataflow
Congratulations! The "OTAQDCFUEL: OTAQ DC FUEL Application" dataflow should now
appear on your MyCDX home page. You may now access the OTAQ DC FUEL application and
submit reports to EPA.
Figure 3-1 OTAQ DC FUEL Dataflow Link
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News and Updates
Manage Your Program Services No news;updates.
Status Program Service Name
£ OTAQDCFUEL: Office of Transportation Air Quality DC FUEL
Program
& OTAQREG: Office of Transportation and Air Quality Fuels
Registration
Add Program Service
Role(s)
OTAQ DC FUEL
Application
Fuels Programs
Registration
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4 Support Information
For frequently asked questions about the content, formats, or policies for the Office of
Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ) please reference the Fuels Program website at
http ://www. epa.gov/otaq/fuel s/index .htm.
For any general or technical questions related to the Central Data Exchange you may contact any
of the following:
• Telephone - Person-to-person telephone support is available from the CDX Help Desk 8:00
am to 6:00 pm EST. Call our toll-free line at 888-890-1995.
• Email - Send e-mail to Technical Support at helpdesk@epacdx.net with "Technical Support"
in the Subject line.
If you have any questions relating to fuels programs registration, reporting, or DC FUEL, please
contact the EPA Fuels Programs and EMTS Support Line at support@epamts-support.com.
Office of Transportation and Air Quality DC FUEL Registration Quick Start Guide September 13, 2013
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