CROMERR Applied to Industrial Pretreatment Linko Data Systems, Inc. PretreatmentPretreatment & Fats Oil and Grease SoftwareFats Oil and Grease Software By Skip Feeney

2 Discussion Overview Background and Goals of CROMERR Electronic Reporting Basics What Applies to Pretreatment Receiving System Requirements Receiving System Approval Process

3 Perspective This presentation is designed to introduce industrial pretreatment programs to CROMERR. The content is based on Linko’s interpretation of the rule, discussions with EPA and Linko’s experience with Electronic Reporting software. Programs seeking to implement electronic reporting systems should contact the EPA directly for guidance.

4 What is CROMERR CROMERR Stands for Cross Media Electronic Reporting Rule Legal framework allows for the submission and storage of electronic compliance documents

5 What is CROMERR (cont) Sets mandatory performance based standards for electronic reporting systems Sets Requirements for reporting to the EPA Requires EPA approval of electronic reporting systems within approved programs

6 What is CROMERR (cont) Modification to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). – 40 CFR Part 3 – Cross-Media Electronic Reporting – 20 Parts to 40 CFR modified, including 403 – Hazardous Waste to Asbestos to Wastewater

7 Who is Affected? Regulated Industry EPA State, Tribe and Local Governments – EPA Authorized Programs – Pretreatment Programs

8 Background of CROMERR Stems from the Government Paperwork Elimination Act Proposed August 31, 2001 Federal Registry October 13, 2005 Effective as of January 11, 2006

9 Goals of CROMERR Reduced cost and burden for entities submitting and receiving documents Reduces the likelihood of data entry errors Improved reporting efficiency Must be legally enforceable

10 Electronic Reporting An automated exchange of electronic data between two or more organizations in a standardized format

11 Examples of Electronic Reporting Bank Transfers Tax Submissions California will be receiving municipal SSO Reports Electronically Alaska has an Electronic Reporting System for Fishery data

12 What Applies to Industrial Pretreatment Guidance in section VI.E the final ruling. – Requirements for Electronic Reporting Under EPA- Authorized Programs Actual regulation modifications can be found in Subpart D – § and §

13 What Applies to Industrial Pretreatment 40 CFR Part 3 is dedicated to CROMERR

14 What Applies to Industrial Pretreatment

15 Pretreatment Electronic Reports IUs may submit the following reports: – Baseline Monitoring Reports – Pretreatment Standards Report – Periodic Compliance Reports – Reports Made By Significant Industrials Users

16 6) Sends Secure/ Encrypted Document 10) Store Copy of Record 9) Valid Signer 8) Valid Electronic Signature 11) Send Acknowledgement 12) Process Report/Data 2) Enter Data Into System 4) Review Certification Statement 5) Sign Electronic Signature 7) POTW Receives Report 1) Collects Compliance Data POTW Industry Electronic Reporting Process 3) Review Document Content To IU

17 Electronic Receiving System Requirements Receiving system requirements – Section VI.E. of the preamble – 40 CFR, Part 3 § Maintain enforceability of paper based systems Following the requirements of Section VI.E

18 1) Timeliness of Data Generation System must quickly accept and respond to document submissions

19 2) Copy of Record True and correct copy of the document that was received Include all electronic signatures that have been executed 10) Store Copy of Record 9) Valid Signer 8) Valid Electronic Signature 11) Send Acknowledgement 12) Process Report/Data 7) POTW Receives Report POTW Based on program or enforcement staff needs the system must maintain copy of record standards:

20 2) Copy of Record (Cont) Copy must include date and time of receipt Must be viewable in human-readable format Provide timely access to records 10) Store Copy of Record 9) Valid Signer 8) Valid Electronic Signature 11) Send Acknowledgement 12) Process Report/Data 7) POTW Receives Report POTW

21 3) Integrity of the Electronic Document Once submitted documents may not be changed without detection Achieved through: – System Security – Deter internet hackers – Access Control – Internal system security – Secure Transmission – Encryption processes – Digital Signature Protections - Hashing

22 4) Document Must be Knowingly Submitted Provide evidence that the submitter knowingly confirmed the submission process. Send out of band acknowledgement of submission – Record at least the date, time, contact and the address to where the acknowledgement was sent.

23 5) Opportunity to Review and Repudiate Submitter must be notified that their submission was received Ensure the opportunity to review and repudiate their submission POTW must identify process to address the repudiation of a record – Identify acceptable repudiation time period 10) Store Copy of Record 9) Valid Signer 8) Valid Electronic Signature 11) Send Acknowledgement 12) Process Report/Data 7) POTW Receives Report POTW

24 6) Validity of Electronic Signature Electronic Signature is a unique digital ID for a specific person Electronic Signature Device is software or a set of code which creates a unique and identifiable digital signature Most common forms of digital signature devices include: PKI (public key infrastructure) certificate and PIN. – VeriSign and Entrust are Third party PKI providers

25 Validity of Electronic Signature (Cont) Verification of signature device owner prior to accepting electronic signature Verification that the document is unchanged since the execution of the digital signature. Must verify the signer has the authority to make such submissions

26 7) Binding Electronic Signature to Document Submission As discussed in “Copy of Record Provision”, an electronic signature must be bound to the electronic document Electronic signatures can be used to identify if a document has been modified Electronic signatures are required wherever the corresponding documents require handwritten signatures

27 8) Opportunity to Review Similar to # 3 “Opportunity to Review and Repudiate” Review of content being submitted as truthful and accurate – Must be in a human readable format 6) Sends Secure/ Encrypted Document 2) Enter Data Into System 4) Review Certification Statement 5) Sign Electronic Signature 1) Collects Compliance Data Industry 3) Review Document Content

28 9) Understanding Act of Signing A prominently displayed statement that there are criminal penalties for false certification must be clearly visible at the place of signing Complete a Subscriber Agreement 6) Sends Secure/ Encrypted Document 2) Enter Data Into System 4) Review Certification Statement 5) Sign Electronic Signature 1) Collects Compliance Data Industry 3) Review Document Content

29 Example Certification Statement

30 10) Subscriber Agreement Subscriber must sign an electronic signature agreement document requiring the individual to: Protect signature device from compromise – Do not share device information – Do not delegate the use of such device Be held legally accountable by an electronic signature

31 11) Acknowledgement of Receipt System must Send out- of-band acknowledgement of document receipt – sent to address on file – Letter sent to address on file Must store a record that an acknowledgement of receipt was sent 10) Store Copy of Record 9) Valid Signer 8) Valid Electronic Signature 11) Send Acknowledgement 12) Process Report/Data 7) POTW Receives Report POTW To IU

32 11) Acknowledgement of Receipt Common uses of out of band acknowledgements include: – Bank notifying you if personal information has been altered – On line account registration notification – Investment records have been modified 10) Store Copy of Record 9) Valid Signer 8) Valid Electronic Signature 11) Send Acknowledgement 12) Process Report/Data 7) POTW Receives Report POTW To IU

33 12) Signatory Identity Determination Verification of signature device owner prior to accepting electronic signature Verification must be completed with legal certainty 10) Store Copy of Record 9) Valid Signer 8) Valid Electronic Signature 11) Send Acknowledgement 12) Process Report/Data 7) POTW Receives Report POTW

34 EPA Approval Process To participate, each IPP must submit an application to the EPA – CROMERR Check List – Fact Sheets EPA’s Technical Review Committee (TRC) reviews receiving system

35 Application Requirements Certify legal coverage of electronic reporting Document receiving system Systems upgrade schedule Other information requested by EPA administrator

36 System Review Process EPA response within 75 days Amendments reviewed within 30 days

37 Summary CROMERR enables Pretreatment Programs to receive electronic compliance reports from IUs Requires a comprehensive application process CROMERR sets rigorous standards for electronic document receiving systems.

38 Additional Resources Contact Mrs. Evi Huffer at the Office of Environmental Information within EPA: Online Copy of Rule is available: GENERAL/2005/October/Day-13/g19601.htm GENERAL/2005/October/Day-13/g19601.htm Skip Feeney can be reached for questions at: or