Do protocols need to be OCRd?
• A: Yes, in order to take full advantage of the electronic functionality, all information must be accessible in text form. • Q: Will EPA assign identifiers to the CDs and subsequently communicate this identifier with the submitter? • A: No, the CDs themselves will be cataloged and securely maintained for internal use but no special identification number will be assigned. All tracking will be performed using either the individual MRIDs, the active ingredients, or submitting company. • Q: Can DVDs be used instead of CDs? • A: No. We are not prepared at this time to handle any media format other than CDs. As mentioned elsewhere in the FAQs, avoid the use of multi-use CD-RW disks. • Q: Do I need to submit paper copies before the electronic copies? • A: Yes, the MRID number must be assigned prior to the creation of the CD. • Q: Does the PDF copy of the study need to include signatures? • A: No. The paper copy is maintained as the official copy and must include signatures and pass other PR
