Office of Transportation and Air Quality
(OTAQ) Quality Assurance Provider
User Guide
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Office of Transportation and Air Quality
(OTAQ) Fuels Programs Registration
User Guide
Version L02
Compliance Division
Office of Transportation and Air Quality
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Prepared for EPA by
CGI Federal
EPA Contract No. GSOOQ09BGD0022
Work Assignment No. EP-G11H-00154
United States
Environ marital Prelection
Agency
EPA-420-B-15-061
March 2015
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Table of Contents
1 I ntroduction 1
2 Create New QAP Company 2
2.1 Verify Company Does Not Exist in OTAQReg 2
2.2 Create Company Details 4
2.2.1 Select Company Roles 6
2.3 Review and Submit New Company Information 8
3 QAP Submissions 11
3.1 Company Qualifications 12
3.2 General QAP Plan 18
3.3 Pathway-specific QAP Plan 25
3.4 Accessing Existing Plans 33
4 QAP Company to Fuel Producer Company Associations 37
4.1 Create Company Audit Request 37
4.2 Approve QAP Company Association 41
4.3 Remove QAP Company Associations 46
4.3.1 Fuel Producer RCO Association Removal 46
4.3.2 QAP RCO Association Removal 47
5 Appendix A: Using the e-Signature Widget 51
6 Appendix B: Support Information 53
7 Appendix C: OTAQ Registration Roles 54
7.1 OTAQ Program Roles 54
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List of Figures
Figure 2-1 OTAQ Registration Home Page 2
Figure 2-2 Associate to Company Search Page 2
Figure 2-3 Associate to Company Search Results 3
Figure 2-4 Create New Company: Company Details Page 4
Figure 2-5 Program Type and Business Activities 5
Figure 2-6 Company Contacts 5
Figure 2-7 Create New Company: Company Roles 6
Figure 2-8 Company Roles Pop-Up 6
Figure 2-9 Selected Company Roles 7
Figure 2-10 Create New Company: Review 8
Figure 2-11 Further Action Required Pop-up 9
Figure 2-12 Create New Company: Print and Sign Page 9
Figure 2-13 Further Action Required Page 10
Figure 3-1 Quality Assurance Provider Home Page 12
Figure 3-2 Create New Qualifications: Create Passphrase 13
Figure 3-3 Qualifications: Confirm Company Information 13
Figure 3-4 Qualifications: E&O Insurance 14
Figure 3-5 Qualifications: E&O Insurance - Supplemental 15
Figure 3-6 Qualifications: Professional Qualifications 15
Figure 3-7 Qualifications: Affidavits 16
Figure 3-8 Qualifications Submission 17
Figure 3-9 Create New Plan: Create Passphrase 18
Figure 3-10 Create New Plan: Feedstock-related Components 19
Figure 3-11 Create New Plan: Production Process-related Components 20
Figure 3-12 Create New Plan: RIN Generation-related Components 21
Figure 3-13 Create New Plan: RIN Separation-related Components 22
Figure 3-14 Create New Plan: QAP Documents 23
Figure 3-15 General QAP Plan Submission 24
Figure 3-16 Create New Plan: Create Passphrase 25
Figure 3-17 Create New Plan: Pathway-specific Information 26
Figure 3-18 Create New Plan: Feedstock-related Components 27
Figure 3-19 Create New Plan: Production Process-related Components 28
Figure 3-20 Create New Plan: RIN Generation-related Components 29
Figure 3-21 Create New Plan: RIN Separation-related Components 30
Figure 3-22 Create New Plan: QAP Documents 31
Figure 3-23 General QAP Plan Submission 32
Figure 3-24 OTAQ Registration Home Page 33
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Figure 3-25 QAP Home Page 34
Figure 3-26 View Existing Submission 34
Figure 3-27 Deactivate Submission 35
Figure 3-28 Deactivate Submission Pop-up 35
Figure 3-29 Create New Passphrase 36
Figure 4-1 OTAQ Registration Home Page 37
Figure 4-2 Associate QAP To FP Company 37
Figure 4-3 Search Results 38
Figure 4-4 Associate to Company: QAP Pathways 39
Figure 4-5 Submit Request Page 40
Figure 4-6 Further Action Required 40
Figure 4-7 OTAQ Registration Home Page 41
Figure 4-8 QAP Audit Request Page 42
Figure 4-9 Add Fuel Pathway Pop-up 43
Figure 4-10 QAP Audit Request 44
Figure 4-11 Sign Electronically 45
Figure 4-12 Signature Confirmation and Print Page 45
Figure 4-13 Further Action Required Page 46
Figure 4-14 Manage QAP Provider Associations 47
Figure 4-15 Remove Company Pop-Up 47
Figure 4-16 QAP Provider RCO: Access QAP Company 48
Figure 4-17 Edit Button 49
Figure 4-18 Remove Pathway Associations 50
Figure 5-1 Certification Statement 51
Figure 5-2 Authentication 51
Figure 5-3 Answer Secret Question 52
Figure 5-4 Sign File 52
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1 Introduction
This document is the User Guide for the Quality Assurance Provider functionality within the
OTAQReg online application. It describes the processes a user must follow to create a QAP
Company, submit QAP documents, edit a QAP company, associate to Fuel Producer Companies
and manage those associations. This user guide assumes that the user has a Central Data
Exchange (CDX) account and has registered for the OTAQ Registration program service.
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 OTAQReg, please
contact the EPA Fuels Programs and EMTS Support Line: support@epamts-support.com.
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2 Create New QAP Company
The following sections describe how to create a new QAP company in the OTAQReg
application.
Figure 2-1 OTAQ Registration Home Page
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OTAQ Registration Home
- Pending Requests
There are currently no pending requests.
Legend: •—o New Company ^-J Company Update ^ Company Association & RCO Update I I AAD Letter
Company Information
You are not currently associated with any companies.
- Registration Lists
Please click one of the lists below for an up-to-date version. All lists are exported as an xls file. These lists are also available at
http" www.epa.gov 'otaq fuels, reporting 'programsregistration.htm.
• EPA Fuels Programs Company and Facility List
• EPA Fuels Programs Company List
• Independent Lab List
Click the "Associate to Company" link in the left side toolbar of your OTAQ Registration Home
Page, as seen in Figure 2-1. Figure 2-2 will display.
2.1 Verify Company Does Not Exist in OTAQReg
Figure 2-2 Associate to Company Search Page
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Associate to Company
To associate to a company, search using at least one of the criteria below. If you need to create a new company, please first search
for existing companies within OTAQ Reg to ensure the company does not already exist.
Search Criteria ~
Company ID:
City:
Company Name: Quality Assurance Provider LLC
State: All
Postal Code:
Before you can create a new company, you must first confirm that the company you intend to
create does not already exist in OTAQReg. Enter search criteria pertinent to your company and
click the "Search" button, as seen in Figure 2-2. Figure 2-3 will display.
Please note, search terms act together to narrow results. It is recommended that companies use
broad searches to avoid delays and registration issues caused by a user attempting to duplicate a
company registration.
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Figure 2-3 Associate to Company Search Results
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Associate to Company
To associate to a company, search using at least one of the criteria below. If you need to create a new company, please first search
for existing companies within OTAQ Reg to ensure the company does not already exist.
Search Criteria ~
Company ID:
City:
Company Name: Quality Assurance Provider LLC
Your search returned no companies.
State: All
Postal Code:
If you do not see the company in the aDoye results, you may search again If you are certain your company does not already exist i
OTAQ Reg, click the "Create New Company" button below.
The page will return a list of companies matching the provided search criteria. If your company
is displayed in the search results then please refer to the OTAQReg User Guide for instructions
on how to associate to an existing company.
If it is determined that your company does not currently exist in OTAQReg, click the "Create
New Company" button. Figure 2-4 will display.
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2.2 Create Company Details
Figure 2-4 Create New Company: Company Details Page
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Create New Company: Company Details
Basic Information
- Company Name and Location
Note: Address 1 may not be a PO Box. If you are entering an international address that has no postal code,
enter 'OOOOOV
Company Name:
* Created On 02/03/2014
(MM DD/YYYY):
Valid From 02/03/201 4 I
(MM DD/YYYY):
Valid To
(MM/DD/YYYY):
* Address 1:
Address 2:
* City:
* State: Please Select From List
* Postal Code:
* Country: United States
Responsible Corporate Officer (RCO) Info
The responsible corporate officer (RCO) of the company must be an official officer (President, Vice President, CEO, etc.) or
employee (with an appropriate title) of the company registering who is legally liable for the information submitted for the
company. The RCO may not be an agent or third party who is not directly employed by the company.
RCO CDX User ID:
* RCO Name:
* RCO Title:
* RCO E-mail:
* Confirm RCO E-mail:
* RCO Phone:
RCO Fax:
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Program Type and Business Activities
Program Type and Business Activities
! Gasoline
d Diesel
H Renewable Fuel Standard
Company Foreign Bond
For each Program Type selected above, indicate if:
• Domestic company with only domestic facility or facilities, please put "No"
• RFS - Your company has met the bonding requirements of Title 40 CFR Parts 80.1465, 80.1466, or 80.1467
• Gasoline/RFC - Your company has met the bonding requirements of Title 40 CFR Parts 80.94(k)
• Gasoline.Tier 2 Gasoline Sulfur - Your company has met the bonding requirements of Title 40 CFR Parts 80.41 0(10, if
applicable
• Diesel - Your company has met the bonding requirements of Title 40 CFR Parts 80.620(10, if applicable
Company Contacts
There are currently no company contacts.
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The Create New Company: Company Details page displays fields for you to provide the
Company Name, Location, Responsible Corporate Officer information, Program Types,
Business Activities, Company Contacts, and other required company details.
Enter your company's registration information, making sure to complete all required fields.
Required fields are marked with a red star.
Select the "Quality Assurance Provider" Program Type, as shown in Figure 2-5.
Figure 2-5 Program Type and Business Activities
Program Type and Business Activities
- Program Type and Business Activities
_l Gasoline
D Diesel
Q Renewable Fuel Standard
QAP Provider
To add a company contact, click the "Add New Contact" button. Figure 2-6 will display.
Figure 2-6 Company Contacts
Company Contacts
There are currently no company contacts.
Add New Contact I Remove Selected
Contact
* Name:
* Title:
Contact For:
Please Select From List
Save Contact
* E-mail:
* Phone:
Fax:
CDX Web User ID:
Enter information in all required fields by typing in the textboxes. The "Title" field is a
dropdown list containing multiple values. If you do not see your contact's title in this list, select
"Other" and a text box will appear where you can provide a different title. Click the "Save
Contact" button. The contact will now be listed in the company details.
After you have provided your complete company details, click the "Next" button. Figure 2-7 will
display.
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2.2,1 Select Company Roles
Figure 2-7 Create New Company: Company Roles
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Create New Company: Company Roles
Select Roles
As the creator of a QAP Company, the Company Editor and QAP Auditor roles are pre-selected
for you. Click the "Company Editor" link to add additional roles. Figure 2-8 will display.
Figure 2-8 Company Roles Pop-Up
Select Roles
OTAQ Registration: ? Company Editor Company Viewer Limited Company Viewer
OTAQ Program Roles: Cellulosic Eiofuel Waiver Credits (Pay.gov) Submitter
{Select all QTAC [This role should only be selected if the company is registered as a gasoline or diesel refiner, or a
Program Roles) non-renewable fuels importer.)
DC Fuels Submitter Roles: Only select programs your company can submit reports for. If your
company is not registered cr registering for a program do not select that program's subpart.
1 ' DC Fuels Submitte
I DC Fuels Submitte
I—I DC Fuels Submitte
U DC Fuels Submitte
I DC Fuels Submitte
' DC Fuels Submitte
, RFS Pathway Petitions (40 CFR 80.1 41 6)
, Title 40 CFR Part 79 Subparts A, B, C, D, and F
, Title 40 CFR Part 80 Subpart I
Title 40 CFR Part 80 Subpart O
, Title 40 CFR Part 80 Subparts D, E, F, H, J, and L
, Title 40 CFR Part 80 Subparts K and M
EPA Moderated Transaction System (EMTS) Roles:
G EMTS Fuels ABT Submitter
G EMTS Fuels AET Viewer
G EMTS RFS Submitter
G EMTS RFS Viewer
Other: '— Agent (An agent is defined as any individual who is not a direct employee of the company.)
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the appropriate OTAQ Registration and OTAQ Program roles by selecting the
corresponding radio button and checkboxes (reference Appendix C: OTAQ Registration Roles if
you are unsure which roles to select). You may select only one OTAQ Registration role however
multiple OTAQ Program roles are allowed. Click the "Select All" link to select all OTAQ
Program Roles. Figure 2-9 will display.
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Figure 2-9 Selected Company Roles
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Create New Company: Company Roles
Select Roles ~~
Company Editor
QAP Auditor
Click the "Next" button. Figure 2-10 will display.
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2.3 Review and Submit New Company Information
Figure 2-10 Create New Company: Review
OTAQ Registration
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Associate to Company
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Create New Company: Review
Company Info
Basic Information
company name ana Location
Company ID:
Company Name: QAP Company
Created On 02/03/2014
(MM.-DD.YYYY):
Valid From 02/03/2014
(MM/DD.'YYYY):
Valid To
(MM. i'DD: YYYY):
Address!: 12601 Fair Lakes Circle
Address 2:
City: Fairfax
State: Virginia
Postal Code: 22033
Country: United States
The responsible corporate officer (RCO) of the company must be an official officer (President, Vice President, CEO, etc.) or
employee (with an appropriate title) of the company registering who is legally liable for the information submitted for the
company. The RCO may not be an agent or third party who is not directly employed by the company.
RCO Name; Test
RCO Title: Test
RCO E-mail: melissa-kirby@cgifederaLcom
RCO Phone: 2384943843
RCO Fax:
Program Type and Business Activities
QAP Provider
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Company Foreign Bond
For each Program Type selected above, indicate if:
• Domestic company with only domestic facility or facilities, please put "No"
• RFS - Your company has met the bonding requirements of Title 40 CFR Parts 80.1465, 80.1466, or 80.1467
• Gasoline.'RFC - Your company has met the bonding requirements of Title 40 CFR Parts 80.94(k)
• Gasoline/ Tier 2 Gasoline Sulfur - Your company has met the bonding requirements of Title 40 CFR Parts 80.41 0(kJ, if
applicable
• Diesel - Your company has met the bonding requirements of Title 40 CFR Parts 80.620(k}, if applicable
Company Contacts
There are currently no company contacts.
[Select Roles
• QAP Auditor
• Company Editor
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The Create New Company: Review page displays a read-only version of the company details
provided. If the new company information on the page is correct click the "Continue" button.
Figure 2-11 will display.
Figure 2-11 Further Action Required Pop-up
Further Action Required
In order for this registration to be submitted to EPA, you must click the applicable blue
button on the following screen. EPA will not process registrations if a user fails to click
the aoplicaole button and submit the paperwork either electronically or via mail.
You will not be able to electronically sign within the OTAQReg application until your
CDX ESA is received oy the Fuels Program.
If you are not able to have your registration electronically signed, the registration
forms must be printed, signed and mailed to Fuels Program Registration at:
Commercial Delivery:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
William Jefferson Clinton Building - North
Mail Code 6405A, Room 6520V; (202! 343-9038
1 200 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC: 20004
US Mail:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-
Mail Code 6405 A
1 200 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20460
It is recommended that all registration materials including ESAs are sent in the same
package.
Click "OK" to Close the pop-up and continue to the next page. Figure 2-12 will display.
Figure 2-12 Create New Company: Print and Sign Page
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Create New Company Submit Request
Please click the Submit button to make the submission request and move on to print the registration forms.
Click the "Submit" button to submit the new QAP Company request and continue with the
registration process. Figure 2-13 will display.
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Figure 2-13 Further Action Required Page
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Further Action Required
Click here to save copies of your registration forms.
Submission method:
I . Prim, sign, and mail the form to EPA
Mailing address
Commercial Delivery:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
William Jefferson Clinton Building - North
Mail Code 64Q5A. Room 6520V; (202) 343-9038
1 200 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20004
US Mail:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Mail Code 6405A
1200 Pennsyfvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20460
Please contact supportf-epamts-suppart.tom ff you have any questions.
Important notice for QAP Providers:
Quality Assurance Provider registration documentation as stated in 40 CFR 80.1 450(g) before you can begin associating your
company to any Fuel Producer Companies. Click the "Enter QAP Information" button below to begin submitting this information. If
you do not have an active CDX ESA on file, you will not be able to access the rest of the application to submit your QAP data until an
ESA has been received.
Click the "Click here to save copies of your registration forms" link to save a hard copy of your
registration forms in PDF form. It is required that you save a copy of your registration forms
after submitting your request. If you attempt to select the "Home" button without first saving a
copy of your registration forms, a notification window will appear prompting you to first save
your forms.
After clicking "Submit", the New Company request will be processed automatically to allow
submission of required QAP Documentation. Click the "Enter QAP Information" button to
continue with the registration process and submit required QAP Documentation.
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3 QAP Submissions
The Quality Assurance Provider application is designed in a wizard format which will walk the
user through three submissions. Users may save and resume a submission at any time, but will be
required to complete the submissions in the order listed below.
1. Company Qualifications
a. Company Name and Address
b. RCO Information
c. E&O Liability Insurance
d. Professional Engineer Qualifications
e. Independence Affidavit
2. General QAP Plan
a. Feedstock-related Components
b. Production Process-related Components
c. RIN Generation-related Components
d. RIN Separation-related Components
e. Supplemental Documents
3. Pathway-specific QAP Plan(s)
a. RFS Pathway Identification
b. Feedstock-related Components
c. Production Process-related Components
d. RIN Generation-related Components
e. RIN Separation-related Components
f. Supplemental Documents
Figure 3-1 shows the "Quality Assurance Provider Home" page.
Note: The system will prevent you from accessing the QAP application if you do not have an active CDX ESA
on file.
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Figure 3-1 Quality Assurance Provider Home Page
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You are here: QAP Home
Quality Assurance Provider Home
The registration process for Quality Assurance Provider Companies is comprised of the following four parts
which must be completed in order. You may save and return to your plans at any time to complete the
submission. Qualifications. General Plans and Pathway-specific plans can only be accessed by entering the
unique passphrase that was created at the beginning of each submission.
I. New Company Registration - This section was completed in the OTAQReg application prior to reaching
this page.
II. Qualifications Submission - In this section the user will need to provide the Company's E&O Liability
Insurance information. Professional Engineer Qualifications information, and the affidavits required by
the QAP rule.
III. General Plan Submission - In this section the user will need to provide a general description of how his
or her company will audit the Fuel Producer Company. This audit plan is broken up into four parts;
Feedstock-related components. Production Process-related components, RJN Gene ration-related
components, and RIN Separation-related components.
IV. Pathway-specific Ptan(s) Submission(s) - In this section the user will need to provide a description of how
his or her company will audit the Fuel Producer Company specific to each RFS Fuel Pathway. This audit
plan is broken up into four parts; Feedstock-related components. Production Process-related
components, RIN Generation-related components, and RIN Separation-related components.
Qualification Information
Before you can submit either general or specific QAP Plans, you must submit qualifications. Click the button below to begin
qualification submission.
Click the "Enter Qualifications" button. Figure 3-2 will be displayed.
3.1 Company Qualifications
The Company Qualifications submission will be submitted and electronically signed using the e-
Signature widget. Figure 3-2 is the first page in the Company Qualifications submission. Follow
the instructions on the page to create a secure passphrase that will be used to encrypt your
submission. Other authorized users associated to your QAP Company in OTAQReg may access
the submission by entering the secure passphrase. Your passphrase must be at least 8 characters
in length and a combination of letters and numbers but may not contain special characters. Your
chosen passphrase will be unique to the specific submission and is not related to your CDX
password or any passphrases entered for other QAP submissions.
Important! You must remember your passphrase in order to access your submission. For security
reasons, the system administrator does not have access to your passphrase and it cannot be reset.
If you forget or lose your passphrase, you will not be able to access your submission and must
deactivate the existing submission and create a new submission to make any updates.
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Figure 3-2 Create New Qualifications: Create Passphrase
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Create New Qualifications: Create Passphrase
Create Passphrase
Please create a passphrase that is at least 8 characters in length. To better protect your form, your passphrase should contain
a combination of letters and numbers. Your passphrase may include spaces: but should not contain special characters (for
example, -, and *).
Passphrase:
Confirm Passphrase:
You are responsible for remembering your passphrase and distributing it to only authorized individuals. Please distribute
this passphrase to at least one other authorized official. Your passphrase will be used as an encryption key to
protect the contents of your data.
Note: If you lose or forget your passphrase, you will not be able to access your QAP Plan(s) to submit or make changes. You
will need to complete a new QAP plan and create a new passphrase for the plan. For security reasons, the system
administrator will not have access to your passphrase and will not be able to retrieve or reset it.
Click the "Save and Continue" button. Figure 3-3 will display. This page allows users to review
the company information submitted in the OTAQReg application when creating a new QAP
company.
Figure 3-3 Qualifications: Confirm Company Information
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Qualifications; Confirm Company Information
Confirm Company Information
Your OTAQ Company Information is listed below. If any of this information in incorrect, you must return to OTAQ Registration in
order to correct it. Click 'Next" to continue if you are satisfied with the information.
Search Results
Company ID:
Name:
Address 1 :
Address 2:
City:
State:
Postal Code:
Country:
1003
QAP Company LLC (1 003)
1 329 E ST SE
Suite 1 00
Washington
District of Columbia
20003
United States
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Review the company information for accuracy and click the "Save and Continue" button. Figure
3-4 will be displayed.
Note: The information displayed on the "Qualifications: Confirm Company Information" page cannot be
changed from within the QAP application. If any of this information is incorrect, users should return to the
OTAQReg application and submit a Company Update change request to correct this information prior to
submitting Company Qualifications.
Figure 3-4 Qualifications: E&O Insurance
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Qualifications: E&O Insurance
Insurance Provider Information
Complete the fields below related to professional liability insurance pursuant to 40 CFR 80.1 450(g)(3).
Rating Company: Moody's Q
Rating:
Insurance Provider:
Per Incident Coverage:
Total Policy Coverage Amount:
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Select a Rating Company and Rating from the dropdown menus and enter an Insurance Provider
name in the text box provided. Enter the Per Incident Coverage and Total Policy Coverage
Amounts in the text boxes provided, if applicable. Click the "Save and Continue" button. Figure
3-5 will be displayed.
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Figure 3-5 Qualifications: E&O Insurance - Supplemental
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Qualifications: E&O Insurance - Supplemental
Insurance Provider Supplemental
Upload any supplemental documentation related to professional liability insurance pursuant to 40 CFR 8G.145Q(gM3).
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Document Name
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Upload any supplemental documentation and click the "Continue" button. Only file types with
the extensions .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, and .pdf will be permitted. Figure 3-6 will be displayed.
Figure 3-6 Qualifications: Professional Qualifications
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Qualifications: Professional Qualifications
Professional Engineer Qualifications
Use the table below to upload all documents pertaining to the professional qualifications of the Professional Engineer(s) who
will be conducting audits. This is documentation required under 1450(g)(2) and (9).
Browse...
Document Name
Sample QAP Document.doc
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This page displays a document upload table. This table should be used to upload all
documentation related to the professional qualifications of the Engineer(s) conducting the audits.
Click the "Browse" button and a pop-up window will appear. Use this window to select the file
you wish to upload. Click the "Open" button to add the selected file to the table. Repeat this step
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for each of the files that need to be uploaded to the table. Once all of the files are listed in the
table, click the "Upload" button. Only file types with the extensions .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, and
.pdf will be permitted. After all of the files have been uploaded, click the "Continue" button.
Figure 3-7 will be displayed.
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Qualifications: Affidavits
Upload Affidavits
Use the table below to upload the affidavit as described in paragraphs § 80.1471(b).
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Document Name
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This page displays a document upload table. This table should be used to upload the
independence affidavit. Click the "Add Files" button and a pop-up window will appear. Use this
window to select the file you wish to upload. Click the "Open" button to add the selected file to
the table. Repeat this step for each of the files that need to be uploaded to the table. Once all of
the files are listed in the table, click the "Upload" button. Only file types with the extensions
.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, and .pdf will be permitted. After all of the files have been uploaded, click
the "Review" button. Figure 3-8 will be displayed.
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Review the information provided on this page. If all of the information is correct, click the "Sign,
Encrypt and Submit" link. The e-Signature widget will appear. Complete the widget to sign the
submission. Please reference Appendix A: Using the e-Signature Widget for a more detailed
description of the widget.
After you complete the e-Signature widget, you will be returned to the "Quality Assurance
Provider Home" page. The page will display a confirmation message for the qualifications
submission as well as a new table where you can access that submission.
Click the "Create New General Plan" button to begin a general plan. Figure 3-9 will be
displayed.
3.2 General GAP Plan
The General Plan submission will be submitted and electronically signed using the e-Signature
widget. Figure 3-9 is the first page in the General Plan submission.
Figure 3-9 Create New Plan: Create Passphrase
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Create Passphrase
Please create a passphrase that is at least 8 characters in length. To better protect your form, your passphrase should contain
a combination of letters and numbers. Your passphrase may include spaces, but should not contain special characters (for
example, —, and x),
Passphrase:
Confirm Passphrase:
You are responsible for remembering your passphrase and distributing it to only authorized individuals. Please distribute
this passphrase to at least one other authorized official. Your passphrase will be used as an encryption key to
protect the contents of your data.
Note: If you lose or forget your passphrase, you will not be able to access your QAP Plan(s) to submit or make changes- You
will need to complete a new QAP plan and create a new passphrase for the plan. For security reasons, the system
administrator will not have access to your passphrase and will not be able to retrieve or reset it.
The data submitted in the general plan is considered Confidential Business Information (CBI)
data. All CBI data submitted through the QAP application is encrypted using a passphrase. Your
passphrase must be at least 8 characters in length and a combination of letters and numbers but
may not contain special characters. Your chosen passphrase will be unique to the specific
submission and is not related to your CDX password or any passphrases entered for other QAP
submissions.
Important! You must remember your passphrase in order to access your submission. For security
reasons, the system administrator does not have access to your passphrase and it cannot be reset.
If you forget or lose your passphrase, you will not be able to access your submission and must
deactivate the existing submission and create a new submission to make any updates.
Provide a passphrase and click the "Save and Continue" button. Figure 3-10 will be displayed.
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Figure 3-10 Create New Plan: Feedstock-related Components
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Feedstock-related components
The fields on this page should be used to explain how your company will verify that the feedstocks used in the production of
renewable fuel qualify to generate RINs. Select "Specify" from the dropdown to expand a text field. Select "Not Applicable" from
the dropdown menu if a component does not apply to the plan that is being submitted.
Feedstocks are renewable biomass as defined in §80.1401.
If applicable, separated food waste or separated yard waste plan under §8O.1426(f)(5)(ii) is
accepted and up to date.
If applicable, separated municipal solid waste plan under §8O.1426(f)(5) is approved and
current.
Feedstocks are being separated according to a separation plan, if applicable under §80.1426
(0(5).
Crop and crop residue feedstocks meet land use restrictions, or alternatively the aggregate
compliance provisions of §80.1454(g).
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Feedstock is consistent with production process and D code being used as permitted under
Table 1 to Section 8O.1426 or a petition approved through section 8O.1416, and is consistent
with information recorded in EMTS.
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If applicable, accuracy of feedstock energy (FE) calculation factors related to feedstocks,
including average moisture content m and feedstock energy content E.
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The fields on this page should be used to explain how your company will verify that the
feedstocks used in the production of renewable fuel qualify to generate RINs. Select "Specify"
from the dropdown to expand a text field. Select "Not Applicable" from the dropdown menu if a
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component does not apply to the plan that is being submitted. Once you have completed each of
the fields, click the "Save and Continue" button. Figure 3-11 will display.
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Production process-related components
The fields on this page should be used to explain how your company will verify that the renewable fuel production process
being used is appropriate for the RINs being generated. Select "Specify" from the dropdown to expand a text field. Select "Not
Applicable" from the dropdown menu if a component does not apply to the plan that is being submitted.
Production process is consistent with that reported in EMTS.
Mass and energy balances are appropriate for type and size of facility.
If applicable, process-related factors used in feedstock energy (FE) calculation are accurate,
in particular the converted fraction CF, pursuant to §80.1426{f)(3).
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The fields on this page should be used to explain how your company will verify that the
renewable fuel production process being used is appropriate for the RINs being generated. Select
"Specify" from the dropdown to expand a text field. Select "Not Applicable" from the dropdown
menu if a component does not apply to the plan that is being submitted. Once you have
completed each of the fields, click the "Save and Continue" button. Figure 3-12 will display.
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Figure 3-12 Create New Plan: RIN Generation-related Components
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Create New Plan: RIN Generation-related Components
RIN generation-related components
The fields on this page should be used to explain how your company will verify that the renewable fuel being produced
qualifies to generate RINs, and that the number of RINs generated is accurate. Select "Specify" from the dropdown to expand a
text field- Select "Not Applicable" from the dropdown menu if a component does not apply to the plan that is being submitted-
Renewable fuel was designated for qualifying uses as transportation fuel, heating oil, or jet
fuel in the 48 contiguous states or Hawaii pursuant to §80.1453.
Certificates of analysis verifying fuel type and quality, as applicable.
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(4), or (5), as applicable.
RIN generation is consistent with wet gallons produced or imported.
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The fields on this page should be used to explain how your company will verify that the
renewable fuel being produced qualifies to generate RINs, and that the number of RINs
generated is accurate. Select "Specify" from the dropdown to expand a text field. Select "Not
Applicable" from the dropdown menu if a component does not apply to the plan that is being
submitted. Once you have completed each of the fields, click the "Save and Continue" button.
Figure 3-13 will display.
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Figure 3-13 Create New Plan: RIN Separation-related Components
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Create New Plan: RIN Separation-related Components
RIN separation-related components
The fields on this page should be used to explain how your company will verify that any RIN separation being done by the
producer is done according to the requirements of § 80.1 429, was reported to EMTS accurately and in a timely manner, and
is supported by records. You will also need to explain how your company will verify that fuel that is exported was not used to
generate RINs, or alternatively that RINs were generated but retired, as well as the accuracy of the annual attestation. Select
"Specify" from the dropdown to expand a text field. Select "Not Applicable" from the dropdown menu if a component does not
apply to the plan that is being submitted.
If applicable, verify that RIN separation is appropriate under §SO.1429(b)(4).
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generated but retired pursuant to §80.143O.
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The fields on this page should be used to explain how your company will verify that any RIN
separation being done by the producer is done according to the requirements of § 80.1429, was
reported to EMTS accurately and in a timely manner, and is supported by records. You will also
need to explain how your company will verify that fuel that is exported was not used to generate
RINs, or alternatively that RINs were generated but retired, as well as the accuracy of the annual
attestation. Select "Specify" from the dropdown to expand a text field. Select "Not Applicable"
from the dropdown menu if a component does not apply to the plan that is being submitted. Once
you have completed each of the fields, click the "Save and Continue" button. Figure 3-14 will
display.
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Figure 3-14 Create New Plan: QAP Documents
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Create New Plan: QAP Documents
Upload Documents —
Please upload any additional documents that apply to this plan.
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This page displays a document upload table. This table should be used to upload all
documentation related to the general plan. Click the "Add Files" button and a pop-up window
will appear. Use this window to select the file you wish to upload. Click the "Open" button to
add the selected file to the table. Repeat this step for each of the files that need to be uploaded to
the table. Once all of the files are listed in the table, click the "Upload" button. Only file types
with the extensions .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, and .pdf will be permitted. After all of the files have
been uploaded, click the "Review" button. Figure 3-15 will be displayed.
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Figure 3-15 General QAP Plan Submission
Review the information provided on this page. If all of the information is correct, click the "Sign,
Encrypt and Submit" link. The e-Signature widget will appear. Complete the widget to sign the
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submission. Please reference Appendix A: Using the e-Signature Widget for a more detailed
description of the widget.
After you complete the e-Signature widget, you will be returned to the "Quality Assurance
Provider Home" page. The page will display a confirmation message for the general plan
submission as well as a new table where you can access that submission.
Click the "Create New Pathway-specific Plan" button to begin a general plan. Figure 3-16 will be
displayed.
3.3 Pathway-specific GAP Plan
The Pathway-specific Plan submission will be submitted and electronically signed using the e-
Signature widget. Figure 3-16 is the first page in the General Plan submission.
Figure 3-16 Create New Plan: Create Passphrase
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Create New Plan: Create Passphrase
Create Passphrase
Please create a passphrase that is at least 8 characters in length. To better protect your form, your passphrase should contain
a combination of letters and numbers. Your passphrase may include spaces, but should not contain special characters (for
example, —, and y}.
Passphrase:
Confirm Passphrase:
You are responsible for remembering your passphrase and distributing it to only authorized individuals. Please distribute
this passphrase to at least one other authorized official. Your passphrase will be used as an encryption key to
protect the contents of your data.
Note: If you lose or forget your passphrase, you will not be able to access your QAP Plan(s) to submit or make changes. You
will need to complete a new QAP plan and create a new passphrase for the plan. For security reasons, the system
administrator will not have access to your passphrase and will not be able to retrieve or reset it.
The data submitted in the pathway-specific plan is considered Confidential Business Information
(CBI) data. All CBI data submitted through the QAP application is encrypted using a passphrase.
Your passphrase must be at least 8 characters in length and a combination of letters and numbers
but may not contain special characters. Your chosen passphrase will be unique to the specific
submission and is not related to your CDX password or any passphrases entered for other QAP
submissions.
Important! You must remember your passphrase in order to access your submission. For security
reasons, the system administrator does not have access to your passphrase and it cannot be reset.
If you forget or lose your passphrase, you will not be able to access your submission and must
deactivate the existing submission and create a new submission to make any updates.
Provide a passphrase and click the "Save and Continue" button. Figure 3-17 will be displayed.
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Figure 3-17 Create New Plan: Pathway-specific Information
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Create New Plan: Pathway-specific Information
Add Fuel Pathway
Add fuel pathways by selecting the fuel pathway components below and clicking "Add". Please add all pathways that will be
applicable to this plan.
Fuel Code:
Process Code:
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Fuel Code Process Code
Non-ester Renewable Eligible Renewable Fuels From Non-
Diesel (EV 1.7) (40) cellulosic Portions of Separated Food
Wastes Process (860)
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This page should be used to list each of the RFS pathways that will apply to this pathway-
specific plan. Select a value from each of the dropdown menus; Fuel Code, Process Code,
Feedstock Codes, and Renewable Fuel Code. Click the "Add" button. After clicking the "Add"
button, the RFS pathway should appear in the "Associated Fuel Pathways" table.
Once you have added all of the RFS pathways that are applicable to this plan, click the "Save and
Continue" button. Figure 3-18 will be displayed.
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Figure 3-18 Create New Plan: Feedstock-related Components
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Create New Plan: Feedstock-related Components
Feedstock-related components
The fields on this page should be used to explain how your company will verify that the feedstocks used in the production of
renewable fuel qualify to generate RINs. Select "Specify' from the dropdown to expand a text field. Select 'Not Applicable" fron
the dropdown menu if a component does not apply to the plan that is being submitted- If you have already submitted the
required information in the General QAP plan, you can select 'Refer to General Plan" from the dropdown menu.
Feedstocks are renewable biomass as defined in §80.1401.
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If applicable, separated food waste or separated yard waste plan under §8O.1426(f)(5)(ii) is
accepted and up to date.
Refer to General Plan
If applicable, separated municipal solid waste plan under §80.1 42t>(f)(5) is approved and
current.
Refer to General Plan T
Feedstocks are being separated according to a separation plan, if applicable under
§80.1426(0(5).
Refer to General Plan T
Crop and crop residue feedstocks meet land use restrictions, or alternatively the aggregate
compliance provisions of §8O.I454(g).
Refer to General Plan T
Feedstock is consistent with production process and D code being used as permitted under
Table 1 to Section SO.1426 or a petition approved through section 8O.14I6, and is consistent
with information recorded in EMTS.
Refer to General Plan
Feedstock is not renewable fuel for which RINs were previously generated.
Refer to General Plan T
If applicable, accuracy of feedstock energy (FE) calculation factors related to feedstocks,
including average moisture content m and feedstock energy content E.
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feedstocks used in the production of renewable fuel qualify to generate RINs. Select "Specify"
from the dropdown to expand a text field. Select "Not Applicable" from the dropdown menu if a
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component does not apply to the plan that is being submitted. If you have already submitted the
required information in the General QAP plan, you can select "Refer to General Plan" from the
dropdown menu. Once you have completed each of the fields, click the "Save and Continue"
button. Figure 3-19 will display.
Figure 3-19 Create New Plan: Production Process-related Components
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Create New Plan: Production Process-related Components
Production process-related components
The fields on this page should be used to explain how your company will verify that the renewable fuel production process
oeing used is appropriate for the RINs being generated. Select "Specify" from the dropdown to expand a text field. Select "Not
Applicable" from the dropdown menu if a component does not apply to the plan that is being submitted. If you have already
submitted the required information in the General QAP plan, you can select "Refer to General Plan' from the dropdown menu.
Production process is consistent with that reported in EMTS.
Refer to General Plan T
Mass and energy balances are appropriate for type and size of facility.
Refer to General Plan
If applicable, process-related factors used in feedstock energy (FE) calculation are accurate,
in particular the converted fraction CF, pursuant to §80.1426(0(3).
Refer to General Plan
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The fields on this page should be used to explain how your company will verify that the
renewable fuel production process being used is appropriate for the RINs being generated. Select
"Specify" from the dropdown to expand a text field. Select "Not Applicable" from the dropdown
menu if a component does not apply to the plan that is being submitted. If you have already
submitted the required information in the General QAP plan, you can select "Refer to General
Plan" from the dropdown menu. Once you have completed each of the fields, click the "Save and
Continue" button. Figure 3-20 will display.
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Figure 3-20 Create New Plan: RIN Generation-related Components
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Create New Plan: RIN Generation-related Components
RIN generation-related components
The fields on this page should be used to explain how your company will verify that the renewable fuel being produced
qualifies to generate RINs, and that the number of RINs generated is accurate. Select 'Specify* from the dropdown to expand a
text field- Select "Not Applicable" from the dropdown menu if a component does not apply to the plan that is being submitted.
If you have already submitted the required information in the General QAP plan, you can select "Refer to General Plan" from the
dropdown menu.
Renewable fuel was designated for qualifying uses as transportation fuel, heating oil, or jet
fuel in the 48 contiguous states or Hawaii pursuant to §80.1453.
Refer to General Plan
Certificates of analysis verifying fuel type and quality, as applicable.
Refer to General Plan T
Renewable fuel type matches the D code being used.
Refer to General Plan T
If applicable, renewable content R is accurate pursuant to 80.1426(0(9).
Refer to General Plan T
Equivalence value EV is accurate and appropriate.
Refer to General Plan T
Volume production capacity is consistent with RES registration.
Refer to General Plan
Verify that appropriate RIN generation calculations are being followed under §80.1426(f)(3),
(4), or (5), as applicable.
Refer to General Plan
RIN generation is consistent with wet gallons produced or imported.
Refer to General Plan T
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The fields on this page should be used to explain how your company will verify that the
renewable fuel being produced qualifies to generate RINs, and that the number of RINs
generated is accurate. Select "Specify" from the dropdown to expand a text field. Select "Not
Applicable" from the dropdown menu if a component does not apply to the plan that is being
submitted. If you have already submitted the required information in the General QAP plan, you
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can select "Refer to General Plan" from the dropdown menu. Once you have completed each of
the fields, click the "Save and Continue" button. Figure 3-21 will display.
Figure 3-21 Create New Plan: RIN Separation-related Components
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Create New Plan: RIN Separation-related Components
RIN separation-related components
The fields on this page should be used to explain how your company will verify that any RIN separation being done by the
producer is done according to the requirements of §80.1 429, was reported to EMT5 accurately and in a timely manner, and is
supported by records. You will also need tc explain how your company will verify that fuel that is exported was not used to
generate RINs, or alternatively that RINs were generated but retired, as well as the accuracy of the annual attestation. Select
"Specify" from the dropdown to expand a text field. Select "Not Applicable" from the dropdown menu if a component does not
apply to the plan that is being submitted. If you have already submitted the required information in the General QAP plan, you
can select 'Refer to General Plan* from the dropdown menu.
If applicable, verify that RIN separation is appropriate under §80.1429(b)(4).
Refer to General Plan T
Verity that fuel that is exported was not used to generate RINs, or alternatively that were
generated but retired pursuant to §8O.T43O.
Refer to General Plan T
Verify that annual attestation report is accurate.
Refer to General Plan
The fields on this page should be used to explain how your company will verify that any RIN
separation being done by the producer is done according to the requirements of § 80.1429, was
reported to EMTS accurately and in a timely manner, and is supported by records. You will also
need to explain how your company will verify that fuel that is exported was not used to generate
RINs, or alternatively that RINs were generated but retired, as well as the accuracy of the annual
attestation. Select "Specify" from the dropdown to expand a text field. Select "Not Applicable"
from the dropdown menu if a component does not apply to the plan that is being submitted. If
you have already submitted the required information in the General QAP plan, you can select
"Refer to General Plan" from the dropdown menu. Once you have completed each of the fields,
click the "Save and Continue" button. Figure 3-22 will display.
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Figure 3-22 Create New Plan: QAP Documents
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Create New Plan: QAP Documents
Upload Documents —
Please upload any additional documents that apply to this plan.
Browse...
Document Name
TDD 9.16 Test Scripts DCFUELS Reprocessing vO.Ol.docx
Uploaded
02-24-2014 3:56:08 PM
Size (kb)
75.25 Q
This page displays a document upload table. This table should be used to upload all
documentation related to the pathway-specific plan. Click the "Add Files" button and a pop-up
window will appear. Use this window to select the file you wish to upload. Click the "Open"
button to add the selected file to the table. Repeat this step for each of the files that need to be
uploaded to the table. Once all of the files are listed in the table, click the "Upload" button. Only
file types with the extensions .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, and .pdf will be permitted. After all of the
files have been uploaded, click the "Review" button. Figure 3-23 will be displayed.
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Figure 3-23 General QAP Plan Submission
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Review the information provided on this page. If all of the information is correct, click the "Sign,
Encrypt and Submit" link. The e-Signature widget will appear. Complete the widget to sign the
submission. Please reference Appendix A: Using the e-Signature Widget for a more detailed
description of the widget.
After you complete the e-Signature widget, you will be returned to the "Quality Assurance
Provider Home" page. The page will display a confirmation message for the pathway-specific
plan submission as well as a new table where you can access that submission.
You have now completed the registration process for a new QAP Company. At this point you
can create additional pathway-specific plans if necessary. You will be able to associate your
QAP Company to Fuel Producer Companies once EPA has approved all three submissions.
Instructions for the QAP Company to Fuel Producer Company association process can be found
in section 4, QAP Company to Fuel Producer Company Associations.
3.4 Accessing Existing Plans
Once you have submitted QAP plans and closed the application, you can access those plans
again through the OTAQReg application. Log into the application and access the "OTAQ
Registration Home" page. Figure 3-24 will display.
Figure 3-24 OTAQ Registration Home Page
OTAQ Registration Home
RCO Activation Queue
The following requests require action from you- Click the name of the request to view it-
There are currently no requests in your queue.
To search and view notifications of your recently processed requests, go to the Change Request History.
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Click the "Enter/View QAP Data" link to access the QAP application. Figure 3-25 will display.
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Figure 3-25 QAP Home Page
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You are here: QAP Home
Quality Assurance Provider Home
Qualification Information
Qualification submission status is displayed below. Click on the "Edit* link to edit existing drafts or use the "View" link to view
submissions pending EPA review.
Qualfication Id Created Revision
Q-322 02-14-2014 9:26:57 AM Active
Status
Approved by EPA
General QAP Plans
Existing plans listed below. EPA does not recommend editing a general or pathway-specific plan once it has been approved-
Status
Newly created Edit
General Plan Id Created Revision
GP-582 03-03-201 4 1 0:00:1 3 AM Draft-
Pathway-specific QAP Plans
Existing plans listed below. You may start a new plan by clicking the button below. EPA does not recommend editing a general
or pathway-specific plan once it has been approved.
Click on the "View" link to access any of the submissions. You will need to enter the passphrase
in order to view the data. Enter the passphrase and click the "Continue" button. A page similar to
the one in Figure 3-26 will display. You may click the "Revise" button to submit an update to
your submission. Click one of the hyperlinks to view or download the CROMERR Copy of
Record for your submission.
Figure 3-26 View Existing Submission
OTAQ Quality Assurance Plan (QAP)
I Home QAP Help
El] Contact Us
General Plan Submission
Submission Info
This is your plan submission information
Submission Type:
General Plan Id:
CROMERR Activity Id:
CROMERR Copy of Record:
Status:
Submission Time:
Submitter Information
The information below is from your CDX Registration and will be passed on to EPA with your submission. If his information is
incorrect, please update your CDX Registration information prior to starting your submission- These details can only be
updated within the MyCDX link on the left-hand side of this screen or by the CDX Help Desk. Please visit the FAQ section for
more information on making these updates.
First Name: Christopher
General Plan
GP-682
J827flb7-leS9-4cl4-aOeQ-cbOdb25bc773
View Download HTML Download XML
Approved by EPA
Mar 17, 2014 11:55 AM
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If you have forgotten your passphrase, you can deactivate your plan by using the link shown in
Figure 3-27.
Figure 3-27 Deactivate Submission
OTAQ Quality Assurance Plan (QAP)
Home QAP Help
Qualifications
Enter Passphrase
Please enter your Qualifications passphrase,
Passphrase:
If you have forgotten your passphrase please clicklDeactivate Submissicnlto begin a new submission.
CHContact Us
Click the "Deactivate Submission" hyperlink. Figure 3-28 will display.
Figure 3-28 Deactivate Submission Pop-up
OTAQ Quality Assurance Plan (QAP)
Home QAP Help
Qualifications
Enter Passphrase
Please enter your Qualifications passph
Are you sure you would like to
deactivate your submission. The
f you have forgot in a new submission
information contained within this
submission will no longer be accessible.
Click the "OK" button to erase all CBI data from your submission and start over. Any non-CBI
data will be saved within the submission for editing. Figure 3-29 will display.
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Figure 3-29 Create New Passphrase
Deactivate Qualifications: Create a new passphrase
Deactivate and Create New Qualifications passphrase
Important Note: You are about to deactivate a Qualification submission Q-234 that is Active. A new revision
will be created, however your current revision of the qualifications will still be considered Active by EPA
until the new revision is submitted and approved. Once you click Deactivate and Continue button the old
qualifications will be deactivated and the contents will no longer be accessible.
Please create a passphrase that is at least 8 characters in length. To better protect your form, your passphrase should contain
a combination of letters and numbers. Your passphrase may include spaces, but should not contain special characters (for
example, —, and *).
Passphrase:
Confirm Passphrase:
You are responsible for remembering your passphrase and distributing it to only authorized individuals. Please distribute
this passphrase to at least one other authorized official. Your passphrase will be used as an encryption key to
protect the contents of your data-
Note: If you lose or forget your passphrase, you will not be able to access your QAP Planfs) to submit or make changes- You
will need to complete a new QAP plan and create a new passphrase for the plan. For security reasons, the system
administrator will not have access to your passphrase and will not be able to retrieve or reset it.
Enter a new passphrase and click the "Deactivate and Continue" button to access the submission
and submit it to EPA for review.
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4 QAP Company to Fuel Producer Company Associations
The following sections describe how to associate your QAP Company to a Fuel Producer
Company in order to complete audits.
Note: The QAP Company must have an approved Company Qualifications, General Plan, and Pathway-specific
Plan prior to associating to a Fuel Producer Company.
4.1 Create Company Audit Request
Figure 4-1 OTAQ Registration Home Page
OTAQ Registration
dl Contact Us
OTAQ Registration Home
- Pending Requests
There are currently no pending requests-
Legend: '-O New Company ^ Company Update Company Association & RCO Update el AAD Letter
- Company Information
Company ID w Company Name * Roles
3572 MK QAP Company 8 • QAP Auditor
• Company Editor
3585
MK QAP Company 1 4
MK QAP Company 9
353-
QAP Auditor
Company Editor
QAP Auditor
Company Editor
MK QAP Company 1 8 • QAP Auditor
• Company Editor
MK QAP Company 1 3 • QAP Auditor
• QAP Auditor
• Company Editor
Pages: 1
Actions
Enter; View QAP Data
Enter, View QAP Data
Enter/View QAP Data
Enter View QAP Data
Enter;ViewQAP Data
Click the "Associate QAP Company to Fuel Producer Company" link in the left side toolbar of
your OTAQ Registration Home page, as seen in Figure 4-1. Figure 4-2 will display.
Figure 4-2 Associate QAP To FP Company
OTAQ Registration
- QAP Company —
QAP Company To
Associate:*
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Associate QAP To FP Company
To associate to a company, search using at least one of the criteria below.
- Search Criteria
Company ID
Company Name:
City:
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State: All
Postal Code:
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If you are associated to multiple QAP Companies, a dropdown menu will appear above the
search fields. Choose the QAP Company you would like to associate prior to searching for a Fuel
Producer Company. Enter your company specific search criteria into the textboxes and click the
"Search" button. A list of all companies matching your search criteria will display, as shown in
Figure 4-3.
Figure 4-3 Search Results
r Search Criteria -
Company ID:
City:
Company Name: fuel producer
State: All
Postal Code:
ID * Name
3570 Fuel Producer Company
3577 Fuel Producer Company 2
3583 Fuel Producer Company 3'
3576 Fuel Producer Industries
2398 Colechester Road
Woodbridge, Virginia 22191
United States
2349 Sterling Rd
Fairfax, Virginia 22033
United States
8909 Aden Rd
Nokesville, Virginia 22033
United States
1234 5th St test
Washington, District of Columbia 22222
United States
Select the radio button next to the company you would like to associate to and click the "Use
Selected" button. Figure 4-4 will display.
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Figure 4-4 Associate to Company: QAP Pathways
I OTAQ Registration
Fuel Code
(80) Biogas
(160) LPC
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Associate to Company: QAP Pathways
QAP Company Information : MK QAP Company 14
ID: 3585
Name: MK QAP Company 1 4
Location:! 2390 Fair Lakes Pkwy
Fairfax, Virginia 22033
United States
Approved Fuel Pathways
The fuel pathways your company has approved are shown below.
Process Code
(850) Biogas Production
(100) OCD Process
^ Feedstock Code
(330) Landfills
(200) Non-food Grade Corn Oil
T Renewable Fuel Type
(D5) Advanced Biofuel
(DID Advanced Biofuel
Please provide instructions for the RCO on which pathways your company will QAP.
Please associate this QAP Company to the fallowing RFS Fuel Pathways:
Use the table below to upload the affidavit as described in paragraphs § 80.1471 (b).
'Browse...
Document Name
Uploaded
Size
(kb)
TDD 9.16 Test Scripts OTAQReg QAP04 EPA Review of QAP Resubmission 02-24-201410:36:59 90.76 0
vl.O.docx AM
A list of pathways for which your company has been approved to audit is displayed on the page.
Enter instructions that will be displayed to the Fuel Producer RCO in the text box provided. The
Fuel Producer will use your comments to assign the correct pathways to your QAP Company
with the appropriate Start and End date, so be sure to include all relevant information, and upload
an affidavit if necessary. Click the "Continue" button. Figure 4-5 will display.
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Figure 4-5 Submit Request Page
OTAQ Registration
Submit Request
Please click the Submit button to make the submission request and move on to print the registration forms.
Click the "Submit" button. Figure 4-6 will display.
Figure 4-6 Further Action Required
OTAQ Registration
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Further Action Required
Click here to save copies of your registration forms.
Submission options:
1. Have the RCO electronically sign the request
The RCO of this company must have e-signature capabilities in the OTAQReg application, which will be indicated by this
request appearing as 'Awaiting RCO Electronic Signature' in your "Pending Requests' queue on your OTAQReg homepage
The RCO will need to log in to OTAQReg and access this request From their 'RCO Activation Queue' No additional steps are
necessary after the request is electronically signed by the RCO
OR
Mailing address
il the form to EPA
Commercial Delivery:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
William Jefferson Clinton Building - North
Mail Code 6405A, Room 6520V: (202) 343-9038
1 200 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20004
US Mail:
U-5, Environmental Protection Agency
Mail Code 6405A
1 200 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20460
Please contact supoort^epamts-support.com if you have any questions
Click the "Click here to save copies of your registration forms" link to save a hard copy of your
registration forms in PDF form. It is required that you save a copy of your registration forms
before submitting your request. If you attempt to select the "Home" button without first saving a
copy of your registration forms, a notification window will appear prompting you to first save
your forms.
Once you have submitted your QAP Company Association Request, you will receive an email
notification stating that your QAP Company Association Request is awaiting RCO signature
along with a hard copy of your company association registration forms. The Company
Association request will appear in the Pending Requests section of your OTAQ Registration
Home Page, as shown in Figure 4-7.
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4.2 Approve QAP Company Association
QAP Company to Fuel Producer Company associations must be approved by the Fuel Producer
RCO before a QAP Company can begin auditing a Fuel Producer. To access a QAP Audit
Request, the Fuel Producer RCO should begin by logging into the OTAQReg application, as
shown in Figure 4-7.
Figure 4-7 OTAQ Registration Home Page
OTAQ Registration
OTAQ Registrati
Request History
Update Existing Co
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OTAQ Registration Home
r- RCO Activation Queue
The following requests require action from you. Click the name of the request to view it-
Pages. 1
ID *• Request For
T Created On
Requested
* * Status
By _
CR- Fuel Producer Company 02:26:2014 05:1 7 Melissa Kirby QAP Auditor Association
10142 [3570] PM Requested
To search and view notifications of your recently processed requests, go to the Change Request History.
Legend LQ New Company <^J Company Update *** Company Association S RCO Update LJ AAD Letter
Pending Requests
ID *- Request For
• CR- Fuels Producer Company 4
10137 [3589]
Pages: 1
Created On * Requested By* Status *
02/26/2014 01:05 Melissa Kirby Awaiting RCO Wet Ink Signature
_egend. L_O New Comoany ___ i' Company Update ** Company Association * RCO Update LJ AAD Letter
Company Information -
Company ID ± Company (
3589 Fuels Producer Company 4
3583
3597
3570
Fuel Producer Company 3 "
Super Awesome Duplicate
Feedstock Co
Fuel Producer Company
3577 Fuel Producer Company 2
RCO
Company Editor
RCO
Company Editor
Company Editor
RCO
Company Editor
RCO
Company Editor
Manage User
Associations
Manage User
Associations
Manage User
Associations
Manage User
Associations
— Registration Lists
Please cltck one of the lists below for an up-to-date version. All lists are exported as an xls file. These lists are also available at
http:, , www.epa.gov. otaq,fuels 'reporting, programsregistration.htm.
» EPA Fuels Programs Company and Facility List
• EPA Fuels Programs Company List
• Independent Lab List
Click the company name in the "Request For" column to access the Audit Request. Figure 4-8
will display.
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Figure 4-8 QAP Audit Request Page
OTAQ Registration
QAP Audit Request
You are currently in EDIT mode.
— Request Information -
Request ID : CR-10142
Request Type QAP Fuel Pathway Association
Request
Request Status : QAP Auditor Association Requested
Company Name Fuel Producer Company [3570]
Created On: Q2.'26.'2014 05:1 7 PM
Modified On: 02/26:2014 05:1 7 PM
Requested By : Melissa Kirby
Username QAPAUDITOR
Company Information
— Company Name and Location -
Company ID 3585
Company Name: MK QAP Company 1 4
Created On 02 18 2014
(MM. DD YYYY)
Valid From Q2,'18,2014
(MM.DD YYYY)
Valid To
(MM DD YYYY)
Address 1 12390 Fair Lakes Pkivy
Address 2: Suite 123
City. Fairfax
State. Virginia
Postal Code. 22Q33
Country: United States
— Responsible Corporate Officer (RCO) Info
The responsible corporate officer (RCO) of the company must be an official officer [President, Vice President, CEO, etc.] or
company. The RCO may not be an agent or third party who is not directly employed by the company
RCO CDX User ID: QAPRC01 0
RCO Name. MK
RCO Title: RCO
RCO E-mail: melissa.kirbyS'cgifederal.com
RCO Phone: 3849230493
RCO Fax:
Request Information
- Quality Assurance Provider Approved Pathways -
Fuel Code * Process Code
* Feedstock Code
(850) Biogas Production
(30) Cellulosic (280) Cellulosic Production (140) Cellulosi
Diesel Process Wastes
Renewable Fuel
Type
(D5) Advanced Biofuel
s — Separated Yard (D7) Cellulosic Diesel
(100) DGD Process
(200) Non-food Grade Corn Oil
(Dl'-} Advanced Biofuel
- Request Instructions/Comments -
iate this QAP Company to the following RFS Fuel Pathways
— Attachments -
Document Name *
TDD 9.16 Test Scripts DCFUELS Reprc
sing vO.Ol .do<
Uploaded *
02-25-2014 10:25:28 AM
Associated Fuel Pathways
The list of facility pathway combinations to be appro
wn below. To add facility, pathway combinatio
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Review the information included in the Audit Request. The list of pathways displayed allows
you to view all pathways that the Quality Assurance Provider is approved for. Click the "Add
Facility Pathway" button to begin to associate your pathways to the QAP Company. Figure 4-9
will display.
Figure 4-9 Add Fuel Pathway Pop-up
Attachments
Fuel Pathway
- Request Instructions/Comments —
Please associate this QAP Company to the following RFS Fuel Pc.t
Only pathways which are both available for the selected .— Request Instructions/Comments
facility and approved for the QAP auditor will be available
for selection-
Select the Facility:
Please associate this QAP Company to the following RFS Fuel
Pathways
Pages
Size !kb)
Select the RFS Pathway
(Fuel Code. Process Code Feedstock Code Renewable Fuel Type'!
*
Provide a start date:
Select the facility that you would like to allow the QAP Company to associate to from the
"Select the Facility" dropdown menu. Select the RFS Pathway that you would like to allow the
QAP Company to associate to from the "Select the RFS Pathway" dropdown. Provide a start and
end date for the QAP service.
Click the "Add Facility/Pathway" button once you have made your selections. Figure 4-10 will
display.
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Figure 4-10 QAP Audit Request
QTAQ Registration
QAP Audit Request
You are currently in EDIT mode.
— Request Information -
Request ID . CR-10142
Request Type QAP Fuel Pathway Association
Request
Created On : 02 26:201 4 05:1 7 PM
Modified On: 02, 26(201 4 05:1 7 PM
Company Information
— Company Name and Location -
- Responsible Corporate Officer {RCO) Info-
ComoanylD 3565
Company Name. MK QAP Company 14
Created On 02,18 2014
(MM DD'YYYYJ-
Valid From 02, 18:2014
(MM. DO YYYY):
Valid To
(MM DD YYYY)
Address 1 1 2390 Fair Lakes Pkwy
Address 2: Suite 1 23
City: Fairfax
State: Virginia
Postal Code: 22033
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Verify that the facility/pathway combination selected in the pop-up is displayed in the
"Associated Fuel Pathways" section. To add additional pathways, click the "Add Facility
Pathway" button again. To move forward with the request process, click the "Approve Request
with Selected Pathways" button. Figure 4-11 will display.
Figure 4-11 Sign Electronically
OTAQ Registration
Sign Electronically
Click the "Sign Electronically" button to electronically submit the request using the CDX eSignature Widget, or click the "Print, Sign
and Mail" button to print a copy of the request and apply your wet ink signature then mail to one of the twc addresses on the
following confirmation page.
To electronically sign the QAP Company Association request, please click the "Sign
Electronically" button. Please reference Appendix A: Using the e-Signature Widget for
instructions on signing electronically.
Note: The "Sign Electronically" button will only be displayed if the Fuels Program has received your CDX
Electronic Signature Agreement. Please refer to Appendix A: Using the e-Signature Widget for further details. If
you do not have a valid CDX ESA, a "Submit" button will display.
After completing the e-Signature Widget, Figure 4-12 will display. The request has been
successfully completed, and the selected pathway associations will be created.
Figure 4-12 Signature Confirmation and Print Page
OTAQ Registration
nContactUs
Signature Confirmation and Print
You have successfully signed the request, now you must save copies of your registration forms.
Click here to save copies of your registration forms.
If you wish to submit hard copies of your association forms to the Fuels Program or you do not
have e-signature capabilities, please click the "Print, Sign and Mail" button. Figure 4-13 will
display.
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Figure 4-13 Further Action Required Page
OTAQ Registration
Further Action Required
Click here to save copies of your registration forms.
Submission method:
1 . Print, sign, and mail the form to EPA
Mailing address
Commercial Delivery:
U-S- Environmental Protection Agency
William Jefferson Clinton Building - North
Mail Code 6405A, Room 6520V: (202) 343-9038
1 200 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20004
US Mail:
U-S- Environmental Protection Agency-
Mail Code 6405A
1 200 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20460
Please contact support^epamts-support.com if you have any questions.
Click the "Click here to save copy of your request" link to save a hard copy of your association
request in PDF form. It is required that you save a copy of your association request before
submitting your request. If you attempt to select the "Home" button without first saving a copy
of your registration forms, a notification window will appear prompting you to first save your
forms.
If the RCO chooses to print, sign and mail the association request, the request will not be
complete until EPA has received the wet ink signature and it has been activated by an EPA
Administrator.
4.3 Remove QAP Company Associations
Fuel Producer RCOs, QAP Company RCOs and EPA Administrators have the ability to remove
associations between a QAP Company and a Fuel Producer Company's facility/pathway.
4.3.1
Fuel Producer RCO Association Removal
Figure 4-14 displays the view that a Fuel Producer RCO will see once a QAP Company has been
associated to their Fuel Producer Company.
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Figure 4-14 Manage QAP Provider Associations
- Company Information
Pages 1
3589 Fuels Producer Company * RCO Manage User
4 • Company Editor Associations
3583 Fuel Producer Company * RCO Manage User
3" • Company Editor Associations
3597 Super Awesome Duplicate * Company Editor
Feedstock Co
3570 Fuel Producer Company • RCO Manage User
• Company Editor Associations
1 Manage QAP Provider 1
Associations
3577 Fuel Producer Company 2 * RCO Manage User
• Company Editor Associations
Click on the "Manage QAP Provider Associations" link. This will take you into the Company
Details in Edit mode. Figure 4-15 will display.
Figure 4-15 Remove Company Pop-Up
OTAQ Registration
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Company Information: QAP Associations
You are currently in EDIT mode.
Company Details Facility Details QAP Provider Associations
QAP Provider
Facility
Name
MK QAP Company- Melissa's
14 Facility
Pathway
Fuel Code (160! LPC
Process Code (1 00! DCD Process
Feedstock Code (200) Non-food Grade
Corn Oil
Renewable Fuel (Dl I) Advanced Bioruel
Type
QAP Service QAP Service
End
Remove
Remove I
Click the "Remove" hyperlink corresponding to the facility/pathway that you would like to
remove. Once you remove the facility/pathway combination that combination will no longer
display on the list. It will be immediately removed from the list, and you may return to the
OTAQReg Home Page. No Company Update change request process is required. If this was the
only combination, the user will be returned to the "Company Details" tab and the "QAP Provider
Associations" tab will no longer be displayed.
4.3.2 QAP RCO Association Removal
QAP RCOs will not see the "Manage QAP Associations" link. To remove pathways as a QAP
RCO, click on the Company Name hyperlink from the OTAQReg Home Page, as seen in Figure
4-16. Figure 4-17 will display.
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Figure 4-16 QAP Provider RCO: Access QAP Company
OTAQ Registration
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OTAQ Registration Home
— RCO Activation Queue -
The following requests require action from you. Click the name of the request to view it.
There are currently no requests in your queue-
To search and view notifications of your recently processed requests, go to the Change Request History.
Legend: ^O New Company ^ Company Update ^ Company Association d RCO Update LI AAD Letter
— Pending Requests
Pages: 1
ID * Request For * Created On * Requested By * Status *
<*» CR-10155 Fuel Producer Co [3597] 02.27:201 4 03:31 PM Christopher M. Muir QAP Auditor Association Requested
Legend: Ld New Company UJ Company Update *** Company Association d RCO Update l_l AAD Letter
— Company Information
Company ID * Company Name * Roles
35S7 I • RCO
• Company Editor
$ 4 Pages: 1, 2, 3 # j
w Actions
Manage User Associations
Enter-View QAP Data
— Registration Lists
Please click one of the lists below for an up-to-date version. All lists are exported as an xls file. These lists are also available at
http:/ ;'www. epa.gov/otaq. fuels,1reporting; programsregistration.htm.
• EPA Fuels Programs Company and Facility List
• EPA Fuels Programs Company List
• Independent Lab List
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Figure 4-17 Edit Button
OTAQ Registration
OTAQ Registration Home
Associate to Company
Associate QAP Company
Update Existing Company
Associations
Edit User Profile
d! Contact Us
Company Information: Company Details
You are currently in VIEW mode.
Company Details
Facility/Pathway Associations
Basic Information
— Company Name and Location •
- Responsible Corporate Officer (RCO) Info-
CompanylD: 3587
Company Name: QAP Test Co Inc 07
Created On 02:19,2014
(MM.DD.YYYY):
Valid From 02,19,2014
(MM DD.YYYY):
Valid To
(MM DD'YYYY):
Address I: :234 5th St
Address 2 test
City: Washington
State: Virgin Islands
Postal Code: 1 2345
Country: United States
The responsible corporate officer (RCO) of the company must be an official officer (President, Vice President, CEO, etc.) or
employee (with an appropriate title) of the company registering who is legally liabte for the information submitted for the
company The RCO may not be an agent or third party who is not directly employed by the company
RCO CDX User ID: TESTUSER1
RCO Name: John Smith
RCO Title: QAP Boss
RCO E-mail: test^example.com
RCO Phone: 888-867-5309
RCO Fax:
Program Type and Business Activities
r Program Type and Business Activities -
Quality Assurance Provider
— Company Foreign Bond
For each Program Type selected above, indicate if:
• Domestic company with only domestic facility or facilities, please put "No"
• RFS - Your company has met the bonding requirements of Title 40 CFR Parts 80-1 465, 80.1466, orSO.1467
• Gasoline. RFC - Your company has met the bonding requirements of Title 40 CFR Parts 80.94(k)
* Gasoline. Tier 2 Gasoline Sulfur - Your company has met the bonding requirements of Title 40 CFR Parts 80.41 0(k), if
applicable
• Dieset - Your company has met the bonding requirements of Title 40 CFR Parts 80 620(k), if applicable
Company Contacts
There are currently no company contacts.
Back I Enter/View QAP Inf
After entering "Edit" mode, click the "Facility/Pathway Associations" tab. The list of all
pathways associated to your QAP Company will display. To remove a pathway association, click
the "Remove" hyperlink next to the pathway, as shown in Figure 4-18. It will be immediately
removed from the list, and you may return to the OTAQReg Home Page. No Company Update
change request process is required.
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Figure 4-18 Remove Pathway Associations
OTAQ Registration a Contact us
Company Information: Facility/Pathways Associations
You are currently in EDIT mode.
OTAQ Registi
Change Request History
Associate to Company
Associate QAP Company
to Fuel Producer
Edit User Profile
Company Details Facility/Pathway Associations
Fuel Producer
Acme Test Co
Initiate
Association
Update
Facility
Name
Acme Test
Facility 1
Pathway
Fuel Code (80) Biogas
Process Code (S88) Grandfathered (Other)
Feedstock
Code
Renewable
Fuel Type
(888) Feedstock (Not Listed) -- Used at a
Crandfathered Facility
(D6) Renewable Fuel
Fuel Producer
Industries
Initiate
Association
Update
Diesel
Industries
Fuel Code (T 51) Renewable Heating Oil (EV 1.1)
2:27:14
12/5/14 Remove
Process
Code
Feedstock
Code
Renewable
Fuel Type
(940) New Generation Biofuels.. Dedicated
Renewable Siomass Facility
(240) Oil from Annual Covercrops
(D4) Eiomass-based Diesel
Enter/View QAP Information
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5 Appendix A: Using the e-Signature Widget
Users should refer to the steps outlined in this section to successfully sign submissions within the
OTAQReg application.
Upon selecting the "Submit" button for an OTAQReg submission, you will be prompted with the
certification statement as shown in Figure 5-1.
Figure 5-1 Certification Statement
I certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under
my direction of supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of
the person or persons who manage the system, orthose persons directly responsible for
gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that the re are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing
violations.
Upon reading the full agreement, click the "Accept" button. Figure 5-2 will display.
Figure 5-2 Authentication
eSignature Widget
I Login into CDX
User:
OTAQREGTESTER.1
Password;
CD
This page requires you to verify your CDX identity. The page displays your CDX User ID and a
field to provide your CDX password. If you enter an incorrect password, you will be prompted
with an error message. After three failed attempts, your CDX account will be locked. To unlock
your account, contact the CDX Help Desk at 888-890-1995 or helpdesk@epacdx.net.
Enter your CDX user account password and click the "Login" button. Figure 5-3 will display.
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Figure 5-3 Answer Secret Question
eSitjnature Widget
I Login into CDX 2 Answer Secret Question
User: Question;
OTAQREGTESTER.1 What was your first pet's name?
Password: Answer:
The next step is to provide the answer to your secret question. The page will display one of the
five secret questions you chose during your e-Signature PIN verification.
If you fail to respond or enter an incorrect answer, you will be prompted with an error message.
Please note that the secret question will not change should you answer incorrectly. After three
failed attempts, your CDX account will be locked. To unlock your account, contact the CDX
Help Desk at 888-890-1995 or helpdesk@epacdx.net.
Enter the answer you provided during your e-Signature PIN verification and click the "Answer"
button. Figure 5-4 will display.
Figure 5-4 Sign File
eSicjnature Widget
I Login into CDX 2 Answer Secret Question 3 Sign File
User: Question;
OTAQREGTESTER.1 What was your first pet's name?
Password: Answer:
••••••••• Test
Click the "Sign" button.
Congratulations! You have successfully electronically signed and submitted your OTAQReg
submission.
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6 Appendix B: 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 OTAQReg, please
contact the EPA Fuels Programs and EMTS Support Line at support@epamts-support.com.
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7 Appendix C: OTAQ Registration Roles
• Limited Company Viewer: This role has limited read-only access to associated company and
facility information. Users with this role will not be able to see RCO information. These
users will also be limited to only basic facility information on the Facility Details page.
• Company Viewer: This role has full read-only access to associated company and facility
information.
• Company Editor: This role has full viewing and editing rights to associated company and
facility information.
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• Cellulosic Biofuel Waiver Credits (Pay.gov) Submitter: Users should select this role if they
are registering for the Cellulosic Biofuel Waiver Credits Pay.gov application to purchase
cellulosic biofuel waiver credits on behalf of the company (This role should only be selected
if the company registered as a gasoline or diesel refiner or a non-renewable fuels importer).
• DC Fuels Submitter, Third Party Engineering Review: This role applies only if users are
registering for the DC Fuels data flow and Title 40 CFR Part 80 Subpart M Independent
Third Party Engineering Review. This will be automatically selected when "Independent
Third Party Engineer" is chosen.
• DC Fuels Submitter, RFS Pathway Petitions (40 CFR 80.1416): Users should select this role
if they are registering for the DC Fuels data flow to submit RFS Pathway Petitions as
described in Part 80.1416.
• DC Fuels Submitter, Title 40 CFR Part 79 Subparts A,B,C,D, and F: Users should select this
role if they are registering for the DC Fuels data flow and Title 40 CFR Part 79 Regulation of
Fuels and Fuel Additives.
• DC Fuels Submitter, Title 40 CFR Part 80 Subparts D, E, F, H, J, and L: Users should select
this role if they are registering for the DC Fuels data flow and Title 40 CFR Part 80
Reformulated Gasoline / Anti-Dumping / Gasoline Toxics / Gasoline Sulfur / Gasoline
Benzene.
• DC Fuels Submitter, Title 40 CFR Part 80 Subpart I: Users should select this role if they are
registering for the DC Fuels data flow and Title 40 CFR Part 80 Motor Vehicle, Nonroad,
Locomotive, and Marine Diesel Fuel.
• DC Fuels Submitter, Title 40 CFR Part 80 Subparts K and M: Users should select this role if
they are registering for the DC Fuels data flow and Title 40 CFR Part 80 Renewable Fuel
Standard.
• DC Fuels Submitter, Title 40 CFR Part 80 Subpart O: Users should select this role if they are
registering for the DC Fuels data flow and Title 40 CFR Part 80 Gasoline Sulfur (Tier 3).
• EMTS Fuels ABT Viewer: Users should select this role if they are requesting view-only
access for all Gasoline Sulfur and Benzene Averaging, Banking, and Trading (ABT)
transactions under the Tier 3 Gasoline Sulfur Program within the EMTS data flow.
• EMTS Fuels ABT Submitter: Users should select this role if they are requesting both editing
and submitting rights for all Gasoline Sulfur and Benzene Averaging, Banking, and Trading
(ABT) transactions under the Tier 3 Gasoline Sulfur Program within the EMTS data flow.
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• EMTS RFS Viewer: Users should select this role if they are requesting view-only access for
all REST transactions under the RFS Program within the EMTS data flow.
• EMTS RFS Submitter: Users should select this role if they are requesting both editing and
submitting rights for all RIN transactions under the RFS Program within the EMTS data
flow.
• Agent: Users should select this role if they are an agent for a company (The definition of an
agent is a person who is not a direct employee of the company).
• Independent Third Party Engineer: Users should select this role if they are an independent
third party engineer. Selecting this role will automatically de-select all other OTAQReg
Program roles, and add the DC Fuel Submitter, Third Party Engineering Review and OTAQ
Registration Company Viewer roles. All other roles will be disabled.
• QAP Auditor: Users should select this role if they are associated to a company with "Quality
Assurance Provider" as the selected Program Type/Business Activity to indicate that they are
a QAP Auditor. Users will not be permitted to select this role for companies that are not
Quality Assurance Providers.
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