i'JjLl EPA Region 4 EQulS Quick Start Guide PRO"**" The Superfund Program in EPA Region 4 uses EQulS 7 Enterprise to provide access to their environmental sampling data. This guide provides a summary of important documents for environmental data submission and a brief overview of how to access the EPA Region 4 Enterprise site. Important Documents The Environmental Data Submission procedural (SEMDPROC-009-R0) outlines how to prepare and submit EQulS EDDs for EPA Region 4 and includes the following supporting reference documents: • EPA Region 4 EDD Format File Guide - Provides detailed information for the creation of the EDD files that are required to be submitted. • EPA Region 4 EQulS Data Processor Reference Manual - Provides the information needed to download, install, and maintain the EDP software, as well as how to use the software to proof EDDs and create data packages. Obtain the procedural and guidance documentation at the EPA Region 4 website: https://www.epa.gov/superfund/region-4-superfund-electronic-data-submission EQulS Stand-Alone EDP and the EPAR4 Format EPA Region 4 has upgraded to EQulS 7. All users should obtain the latest version of EDP 7 and the EPAR4 format file needed to submit data directly to the system. • Obtain the EDP software, format file, and controlled reference values at: earthsoft.com/products/edp/edp-format-for-epar4/ • Follow the EDP Reference Manual on how to install and register the EDP data checker for EPAR4. • The Approval Code to obtain the software license keys is: EPAR4-SESD-8617-2008-1 EQulS Enterprise To submit data to the EPA Region 4 EQulS database, an EQulS user account must be created. The following steps describe the account creation process. 1. Go to https://epar4.equisonline.com to open the login page. 2. Select the Create New Account link to open a New User Registration window. EQulS Enterprise Username or Email • 55 ' iM Password • <5> 5 V V . \ 1 vS ~ Stay signed in Foraot vour Dassword? Create New Account V earthsfjrft 7.22.1 22074 © EarlhSofl, MC EPA Region 4 SEMD EQulS Quick Start Guide September 2022 1 ------- a. Create your Username as: PL-your First Initial Last Name (e.g., PL-JDoe). Please provide the following information to register for a new account. All fields are required. User Name • % Email Address • Q CANCEL © CONTINUE b. Enter your email address. Click Continue. c. A confirmation code will be sent to your email address. Please provide the following information to register for a new account. All fields are required. User Name * Email Address * % Check your inbox for an email from EQulS with your confirmation code. Copy and paste the confirmation code into the field below. Email Confirmation Code * First Name * Confirmation code has been sent Password © Confirm Password * <5 Company Name * City Name * Postal Code * © CANCEL ® GET NEW CODE © REGISTER d. Copy and paste the confirmation code into the registration window. e. Fill in the remaining items. Click Register and receive this message. You have successfully registered for an account. You will receive an email when your account has been activated. OK f. One you have created your new user account, email R4DART@EPA.GOV with the site(s) for which you will be responsible to submit/view data. Your account will be manually activated, therefore there may be a delay in your account request and access approval. EPA Region 4 SEMD EQulS Quick Start Guide September 2022 2 ------- |