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Process Diagram for a Quality Assurance Plan (QAP)

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How to register a QAP Provider company
For further information on a Q-RIN:
- 40 CFR 80.1401 Definitions

Below is a diagram that shows the process to create, submit, and activate a Quality Assurance Plan (QAP). It shows the interaction between the OTAQ Registration System (OTAQREG), the EPA Moderated Transaction System (EMTS), and EPA.

QAP Process Diagram

Provides the process to create, submit, and activate a QAP. Shows the interaction between OTAQREG, EMTS, and EPA. — Click the image to view a larger version.

Key:

QAP = Quality Assurance Plan
OTAQREG = the OTAQ Registration System
EMTS = the EPA Moderated Transaction System
EPA = the United States Environmental Protection Agency
Q-RINs = a RIN verified by a registered independent third-party auditor using an approved QAP

Process Diagram for a Quality Assurance Plan (QAP)

QAP Process Diagram

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