CDX Screen Shots - TSCA Section 4 Test Rules

Screen mock-ups are approximations and may change. Each optional field is outlined by a red text box.

Chemical Information Submission System – Section 4

The ‘Chemical Information Submission System’ screen provides a list of submission types from which the user can choose. Based on the selected submission type, the system directs the user to the appropriate application ‘Home’ screen.

The following exhibit shows a screen capture of the ‘Chemical Information Submission System’ screen:

Exhibit 1‑1 Chemical Information Submission System Screen – Section 4

Home

The ‘Home’ screen provides the user with links and tabs to access information for the form type, user management, and resources. Additionally, the system provides the user with information relevant to the logged in user’s role.

The following exhibit shows a screen capture of the ‘Home’ screen:

Exhibit 1‑2 Home Screen

User Management

The ‘User Management’ screen allows the Authorized Official to manage the access rights of Supports to the appropriate forms within the Section 4 Reporting application. For every Support, the Authorized Official may give him/her the ability to edit (but not unlock, create, delete, or submit) the form.

The following exhibit shows a screen capture of the ‘User Management’ screen:

Exhibit 1‑3 User Management

Section 4 Forms

The ‘Section 4’ form screen presents the user with a list of forms submitted or started by the AO during the current reporting cycle. Additionally, AOs may begin a new submission from this screen.

The following exhibit shows a screen capture of the ‘Section 4’ Forms screen:

Exhibit 1‑4 Forms Screen

Submitting Official Information

The ‘Section A – Submitting Official Information’ allows the user to confirm their contact information. The screen is pre-populated with the information entered by the user during CDX registration.

The following exhibit shows a screen capture of the ‘Submitting Official Information’ screen:

Exhibit 1‑5 Submitting Official Information Screen

Submitting on Behalf of Consortium

The ‘Section A.1.1 – Submitting on Behalf of Consortium’ screen allows users to submit Section 4 forms on behalf of a consortium covered under the reporting requirement. The screen presents a list of text fields that allows the user to input contact information for each consortia member.

The following exhibit shows a screen capture of the ‘Submitting on Behalf of Consortium’ screen:

Exhibit 1‑6 Submitting on Behalf of Consortium Screen

Submitting on Behalf of

The ‘Section A.1 – Submitting on Behalf of’ screen allows users to submit Section 4 forms on behalf of another company covered under the reporting requirement. The screen presents a list of text fields that allows the user to input contact information of the manufacturing or processing establishment on whose behalf the submission is made.

The following exhibit shows a screen capture of the ‘Submitting on Behalf of’ screen:

Exhibit 1‑7 Submitting on Behalf of Screen

Technical Contact

The ‘Technical Contact’ screen allows the user to add multiple technical contacts, if needed. The system will provide a virtual rolodex address book dropdown menu listing all added technical contacts.

The following exhibit shows a screen capture of the ‘Technical Contact’ screen:

Exhibit 1‑8 Technical Contact Screen

Sponsoring Firms

The ‘Sponsoring Firms’ screen allows the user to input the contact information for the firm(s) which will be sponsoring the tests. The user is required to report the sponsoring firms when submitting a Letter of Intent.

The following exhibit shows a screen capture of the ‘Sponsoring Firms’ screen:

Exhibit 1‑9 Sponsoring Firms Screen

Chemical Identification and Test Rules

The ‘Chemical Identification and Test Rules’ screen gives the user the opportunity to assign chemicals to the sponsors which intend to use them for testing. The user should click the ‘Assign Chemicals’ button to complete this task.

The following exhibit shows a screen capture of the ‘Chemical Identification and Test Rules’ screen:

Exhibit 1‑10 Chemical Identification and Test Rules Screen

Chemical Management

The ‘Chemical Management’ pop-up displays all chemicals associated with the submission and allows them to be assigned to a specific sponsor for testing. Once assigned, the chemicals will display on the ‘Chemical Identification and Test Rules’ screen.

The following exhibit shows a screen capture of the ‘Chemical Management’ pop-up screen:

Exhibit 1‑11 Chemical Management Pop-Up

Chemical Identification and Test Rules

The ‘Chemical Identification and Test Rules’ screen gives the user the opportunity to assign chemicals to the sponsors which intend to use them for testing. The user should click the ‘Assign Chemicals’ button to complete this task.

The following exhibits show screen captures of the ‘Chemical Identification and Test Rules’ screen after it is populated:

Exhibit 1‑12 Chemical Identification and Test Rules Screen (populated) Scroll 1

Exhibit 1‑13 Chemical Identification and Test Rules Screen (populated) Scroll 2

Exhibit 1‑14 Chemical Identification and Test Rules Screen (populated) Scroll 3

Additional Information / User Requests

The ‘Additional Information/User Requests’ screen allows user to input additional information and documents to address issues such as exemptions, exemption appeals, time extensions, etc.

The following exhibit shows a screen capture of the ‘Additional Information / User Requests’ screen:

Exhibit 1‑15 Additional Information/User Requests Screen

Amendment to the Study Plan

The ‘Amendment to the Study Plan’ pop-up allows the user to provide additional information about a study plan. The user can upload and document and identify the type of document through this pop-up.

The following exhibit shows a screen capture of the ‘Amendment to the Study Plan’ pop-up screen:

Exhibit 1‑16 Amendment to the Study Plan Pop-Up

Exemption Application

The ‘Exemption Application’ pop-up allows users to request exemptions from certain study requirements. The user should select the appropriate exemption checkboxes and provide reasoning for why the exemption is warranted.

The following exhibit shows a screen capture of the ‘Exemption Application’ pop-up screen:

Exhibit 1‑17 Exemption Application Pop-Up

Extension of Time to Submit Study Plan

The ‘Extension of Time to Submit Study Plan’ pop-up allows the user to request a time extension to submit their study information. The user should select the appropriate extension checkboxes and provide reasoning for why the extension is warranted.

The following exhibit shows a screen capture of the ‘Extension of Time to Submit Study Plan’ pop-up screen:

Exhibit 1‑18 Extension of Time to Submit Study Plan Pop-Up

Modification of Test Standards or Schedule during Conduct of Test

The ‘Modification of Test Standards or Schedule during Conduct of Test’ pop-up allows the user to request a modification of testing standards. The user should select the appropriate modification checkboxes and provide reasoning for why the extension is warranted.

The following exhibit shows a screen capture of the ‘Modification of Test Standards or Schedule during Conduct of Test’ pop-up screen:

Exhibit 1‑19 Modification of Test Standards or Schedule during Conduct of Test Pop-Up

Submission of Equivalence Data

The ‘Submission of Equivalence Data’ pop-up allows users filing for exemption to submit for equivalency when a test rule promulgated under section 4 requires the testing of two or more test substances which are forms of the same chemical.

The following exhibit shows a screen capture of the ‘Submission of Equivalence Data’ pop-up screen:

Exhibit 1‑20 Submission of Equivalence Data Pop-Up

Appeal of Denial of Exemption Application

The ‘Appeal of Denial of Exemption Application’ pop-up allows the user to request an appeal of a previous EPA exemption decision. The user should select the appropriate appeal checkboxes and provide reasoning for why the exemption should be reconsidered.

The following exhibit shows a screen capture of the ‘Appeal of Denial of Exemption Application’ pop-up screen:

Exhibit 1‑21 Appeal of Denial of Exemption Application Pop-Up

Additional Information / User Requests (populated)

The ‘Additional Information/User Requests’ screen allows user to input additional information and documents to address issues such as exemptions, exemption appeals, time extensions, etc. This screen capture displays how a submitted ‘Appeal of Denial of Exemption Application,’ ‘Submission of Equivalence Data,’ and ‘Amendment to the Study Plan’ will display.

The following exhibit shows a screen capture of the ‘Additional Information / User Requests’ pop-up screen after it is populated:

Exhibit 1‑22 Additional Information/User Requests (populated)

Study Plan Document Management

The ‘Study Plan Document Management’ screen allows users to upload and identify study plans.

The following exhibits show screen captures of the ‘Study Plan Document Management’ screen:

Exhibit 1‑23 Study Plan Document Management Screen

E xhibit 1‑24 Study Plan Document Management Screen (populated)

Results Document Management

The ‘Results Document Management’ screen allows users to submit the results of a study. Users may identify and upload documents to perform this task.

The following exhibits show screen captures of the ‘Results Document Management’ screen:

Exhibit 1‑25 Results Document Management Screen

This screen capture displays how submitted ‘Results and ‘Equivalence’ information will display:

Exhibit 1‑26 Results Document Management Screen (populated)

Test Rule Substantiation Part 1

The ‘Test Rules Substantiation Part 1’ screen allows users that have asserted claims of confidentiality for certain information submitted to EPA to provide the appropriate substantiation for those claims.

The following exhibit shows the screen capture of the ‘Test Rule Substantiation Part 1’ screen:

Exhibit 1‑27 Test Rule Substantiation Part 1 Screen

Test Rule Substantiation Part 2

The ‘Test Rules Substantiation Part 2’ screen allows users that have asserted claims of confidentiality for certain information submitted to EPA to provide the appropriate substantiation for those claims.

The following exhibits shows the screen captures of the ‘Test Rule Substantiation Part 2’ screen:

Exhibit 1‑28 Test Rule Substantiation Part 2 – Scroll 1

Exhibit 1‑29 Test Rules Substantiation Part 2 – Scroll 2

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