User Guide for eCDRweb's Secondary Technical Support in 2016

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The Secondary Support role in the 2016 e-CDRweb tool (Chemical Data Reporting Web tool) by the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) is designed to allow authorized users to assist the primary reporter in preparing and submitting chemical data reports. This article provides a step-by-step process for using the Secondary Support role, based on the typical descriptions found in the 2016 e-CDRweb User Guide by OPPT.

Overview of the Secondary Support Role

The Secondary Support role is assigned to users who assist the Primary Reporter but do not have full report submission authority. Secondary Support users can prepare, edit, and validate reports but cannot submit them. Primary Reporters retain control of final submission and can review and approve work done by Secondary Support users.

Step-by-Step Process for Using the Secondary Support Role

1. Registration and Role Assignment

The Primary Reporter or company administrator assigns a Secondary Support role to authorized users within the e-CDRweb system.
This assignment is typically managed via the e-CDRweb user management interface.
Secondary Support users must have individual EPA Central Data Exchange (CDX) accounts and be linked to the reporting company.

2. Logging in to e-CDRweb

The Secondary Support user logs into the e-CDRweb tool with their CDX credentials.
After login, the user will have access only to functionalities permitted for Secondary Support.

3. Accessing the Report

The Secondary Support user can view the list of reports associated with the company.
They can open existing draft reports created by the Primary Reporter or create new drafts, depending on permissions.

4. Preparing and Editing the Report

Secondary Support users may:
Enter or update facility and site information.
Input detailed chemical data, including production volumes, processing, use, and release information.
Upload supporting documents or attachments as needed.
Validate data fields and correct errors or inconsistencies using built-in validation checks.
They must ensure the report adheres to the required data quality and format guidelines.

5. Review and Validation

Before submission, Secondary Support users run internal validations within the tool to identify errors or warnings.
They correct any issues flagged by the system.
Since Secondary Support users cannot submit reports, they prepare a final draft ready for review.

6. Communicating with the Primary Reporter

Secondary Support users typically notify the Primary Reporter that the report draft is ready.
They may provide comments or notes within the report or via external communication to inform the Primary Reporter of any outstanding issues or clarifications.

7. Submission by Primary Reporter

The Primary Reporter accesses the report after Secondary Support users complete their input.
The Primary Reporter reviews, approves, and submits the report to EPA.
Only the Primary Reporter or users with submission privileges can finalize the report submission.

8. Post-Submission Activities

After submission, Secondary Support users may assist with corrections or amendments if the Primary Reporter reopens the report.
Historical access to submitted reports may be available based on company policies and tool permissions.

Key Notes and Best Practices

Data Security: Secondary Support users have access only to designated company data and cannot alter submission status.
Role Coordination: Clear communication between Primary Reporter and Secondary Support is critical for accurate, timely reporting.
Training: Secondary Support users should be trained on report content requirements, tool navigation, and validation criteria.
Updates: The Secondary Support role operates within the constraints of the 2016 e-CDRweb tool; users should reference the latest user guides or EPA communications for any procedural updates.

The 2018 PDF document titled "2016 eCDRweb User Guide-Secondary Support" provides a comprehensive guide for using the Secondary Support role in the 2016 e-CDRweb tool. The document is specific to the Secondary Support user of the 2016 e-CDRweb tool and is available on the EPA website. The document does not contain advertisements and is approximately 1.77 MB in size. The tool is part of the offerings from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

With the increasing reliance on data-and-cloud-computing technology, the Secondary Support role in the 2016 e-CDRweb tool facilitates the handling of toxic pollutants by allowing authorized users to assist in preparing and submitting chemical data reports, thereby reducing potential errors and ensuring data integrity.
As the EPA continues to advance technology in pollution prevention, the 2016 e-CDRweb tool's Secondary Support role utilizes built-in validation checks to ensure the accuracy of data entered by users, minimizing the risk of submitting incorrect or incomplete reports about pollutants and their associated toxics.