Show entries: Select a value (10, 25, 50, or 100) from the drop-down menu to specify an exact number of entries that should display within the industries of distribution table.
 Search: Enter search criteria to filter results from the displayed industries of distribution.
 NAICS: Displays the NAICS code of the selected industry of distribution. Click the column header to sort by ascending or descending order.
 Industry of Distribution: Displays the selected industry of distribution. Click the column header to sort by ascending or descending order.
 Action: Click the `Delete' icon () to remove a specific industry of distribution value. A deletion confirmation pop-up message displays to confirm the removal of the value; click the `OK' button to remove or the `Cancel' button to retain the value.
 Remove All: Click the `Remove All' button to remove all values currently displayed in the table. A confirmation pop-up message displays to confirm the removal of all values; click the `OK' button to remove or the `Cancel' button to retain all values.
 Previous/Next: Click the `Previous' or `Next' button to navigate between the current set of entries that display.
  During the calendar year XXXX, my company exported __________ pounds of mercury compounds: Enter the amount of mercury compounds that the reporting company has exported to the specified country of export. The entered value must be greater than or equal to one (1) but less than or equal to 1,000,000. If a value is less than a pound, round to the nearest pound. Decimal values are not accepted in the numerical input field (s). A warning message displays within the validation window if a value greater than or equal to 500,000 is entered, as this value falls outside of normal limits. This field does not display if the `My company reported amount of imported mercury compounds in the most recent CDR reporting cycle' statement is checked. If a user enters a value of zero (0), then an error displays indicating that the `My company does not export mercury compounds' statement should be checked. This is a required field if displayed.
  CBI: Check the `CBI' checkbox to claim the amount of mercury compounds that the reporting company has exported to the specified destination country as confidential.
  In calendar year XXXX, my company exported mercury compounds to the following countries: check all that apply: Select the country (ies) of export to which the company has exported mercury compounds. This field displays if the `My company reported amount of imported mercury compounds in the most recent Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) reporting cycle' checkbox is checked.
  My company does not export mercury compounds: Check the checkbox to disable the corresponding numerical input field, the `Country of Export' drop-down menu, and the corresponding country of export table.
 My company exported mercury compounds to the following country: check all that apply: Select the country (ies) of export to which the company has exported mercury compounds. Enter country search terms into the drop-down menu; as values are entered, the drop-down refines the available values according to the entered search terms. Check individual checkbox (es) to select the country (ies) to which mercury compounds are exported. Click the first value in a list and click the <Shift> key and then the last value in a list to select multiple consecutive values. Checked values display within the country of export table. At least one country must be selected if enabled.
 CBI: Check the `CBI' checkbox to claim the country (ies) of export to which the reporting company exports mercury compounds as confidential.
 Show entries: Select a value (10, 25, 50, or 100) from the drop-down menu to specify an exact number of entries that should display within the country of export table.
 Search: Enter search criteria to filter results from the displayed country (ies) of export.
 Country: Displays the country (ies) of export to which the company exports mercury compounds. Click the column header to sort by ascending or descending order.
 Action: Click the `Delete' icon () to remove a specific country of export value. A deletion confirmation pop-up message displays to confirm the removal of the value; click the `OK' button to remove or the `Cancel' button to retain the value.
 Remove All: Click the `Remove All' button to remove all values currently displayed in the table. A confirmation pop-up message displays to confirm the removal of all values; click the `OK' button to remove or the `Cancel' button to retain all values.
 Previous/Next: Click the `Previous' or `Next' button to navigate between the current set of entries that display.
  Additional Information: Enter plain text to provide any details/clarification of data.
  CBI: Check the `CBI' checkbox to claim any additional information entered as confidential.
Exhibit 4-18 shows a screen capture of the `Import Mercury (Compounds)' screen (Scroll 1):
Exhibit 4-18 Import Mercury (Compounds) Screen (Scroll 1)

Exhibit 4-19 shows a screen capture of the `Import Mercury (Compounds)' screen (Scroll 2):
Exhibit 4-19 Import Mercury (Compounds) Screen (Scroll 2)

Exhibit 4-20 shows a screen capture of the `Import Mercury (Compounds)' screen (Scroll 3):
Exhibit 4-20 Import Mercury (Compounds) Screen (Scroll 3)

Navigation: Click the `Continue' button to navigate to the next reporting activity screen or the `Summary' screen as applicable.
4.10 Reporting Activity 8: My company manufactures (other than imports) mercury compound-added products
You can access the `Manufacture Products (Compounds)' screen by checking the `8' checkbox and clicking the `Continue' button from the previous screen or the `Identification of Reporting Activity' screen. You can also access this screen by clicking the `Manufacture Products (Compounds)' link within the navigation header.
The `Manufacture Products (Compounds)' screen provides fields to capture information regarding the manufacture (other than import) of mercury compound-added products.
  My company reported national sales data to the most recent Interstate Mercury Education & Reduction Clearinghouse (IMERC) reporting cycle: Check the checkbox if applicable.
  During the calendar year XXXX, my company used a total of __________ pounds of elemental mercury in the manufacturing of mercury compound-added products: Enter the amount of elemental mercury used during the specified calendar year in the manufacture of mercury compound-added products. The entered value must be greater than or equal to one (1) but less than or equal to 1,000,000. If a value is less than a pound, round to the nearest pound. Decimal values are not accepted in the numerical input field (s). A warning message displays within the validation window if a value greater than or equal to 500,000 is entered, as this value falls outside of normal limits. If a user enters a value of zero (0), then an error displays indicating that the `My company does not use elemental mercury in the manufacturing of mercury compound added products' statement should be checked. This is a required field if enabled.
  CBI: Check the `CBI' checkbox to claim the amount of elemental mercury used in the manufacturing of mercury compound-added products as confidential.
  My company does not use elemental mercury in the manufacturing of mercury compound-added products: Check the checkbox to disable the corresponding numerical input field.
  During the calendar year XXXX, my company used a total of __________ pounds of mercury compounds in the manufacturing of mercury compound-added products: Enter the amount of mercury compounds used in the manufacture of mercury compound-added products during the specified calendar year. The entered value must be greater than or equal to one (1) but less than or equal to 1,000,000. If a value is less than a pound, round to the nearest pound. Decimal values are not accepted in the numerical input field (s). A warning message displays within the validation window if a value greater than or equal to 500,000 is entered, as this falls outside of normal limits. This is a required field.
  CBI: Check the `CBI' checkbox to claim the amount of mercury compounds used in the manufacturing of mercury compound-added products as confidential.
  During the calendar year XXXX, my company manufactured (other than imported) the following mercury compound-added products: Select (a) category (ies) from the drop-down menu; this populates the selected values into the corresponding category and subcategory table. Select the corresponding subcategory (ies) from the associated drop-down menu. At least one category is required to be selected.
 The `Batteries' category includes the following subcategories: `Button cell (silver),' `Button cell (zinc-air),' `Button cell (alkaline),' `Stacked button cell batteries,' `Manganese oxide,' `Silver oxide,' `Mercuric oxide (non-button cell),' `Button cell (mercuric oxide),' `Button cell (zinc carbon),' and `Other (specify).' At least one subcategory value is required if displayed.
 The `Dental amalgam' category does not include any subcategories.
 The `Formulated products (includes uses in cosmetics, pesticides, and laboratory chemicals)' category includes the following subcategories: `Skin-lightening creams,' `Lotions,' `Soaps and sanitizers,' `Bath oils and salts,' `Preservatives (e.g. for use in vaccines for preservation),' `Pharmaceuticals (including prescription and over-the-counter products),' `Cleaning products (not registered as pesticides under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act),' `Pesticides,' `Paints,' `Dyes,' `Reagents (e.g., catalysts, buffers, fixatives),' and `Other (specify).' At least one subcategory value is required if displayed.
 The `Lighting, lamps, bulbs' category includes the following subcategories: `Liner fluorescent,' `Compact fluorescent,' `U-tube and circular fluorescent,' `Cold cathode fluorescent,' `External electrode fluorescent,' `Mercury vapor,' `Metal halide,' `High pressure sodium,' `Mercury short arc,' `Neon,' and `Other (specify).' At least one subcategory value is required if displayed.
 The `Measuring instruments' category includes the following subcategories: `Barometer,' `Fever thermometer,' `Flow meter,' `Hydrometer,' `Hygrometer/psychrometer,' `Manometer,' `Non-fever thermometer,' `Pyrometer,' `Sphygmomanometer,' and `Other (specify).' At least one subcategory value is required if displayed.
 The `Pump seals' category does not include any subcategories.
 The `Switches, relays, sensors, valves' category includes the following subcategories: `Tilt switch,' `Vibration switch,' `Float switch,' `Pressure switch,' `Temperature switch,' `Displacement relay,' `Wetted reed relay,' `Contact relay,' `Flame sensor,' `Thermostat,' and `Other (specify).' At least one subcategory value is required if displayed.
 The `Miscellaneous/novelty mercury-added products' category includes the following subcategories: `Wheel weights,' `Wheel rotation balancers/stabilizers,' `Firearm recoil suppressors,' `Carburetor synchronizers,' `Joint support/shock absorption bands,' and `Other (specify).' At least one subcategory value is required if displayed.
 If the reporting company manufactured a mercury-added products that does not appear in the list provided, please select `Other' under `Miscellaneous/novelty mercury-added products' to enter the product category manually.
  Category: Displays the value selected from the `Category' drop-down menu, including `Batteries,' `Dental Amalgam,' `Formulated Products (includes uses in cosmetics, pesticides, and laboratory chemicals),' `Lighting, lamps, bulbs,' `Measuring Instruments,' `Miscellaneous/novelty mercury-added products,' `Pump seals,' and/or `Switches, relays, sensors, valves.'
  CBI: Check the `CBI' checkbox for (a) category (ies) to claim a category value as confidential.
  Subcategory: Select the subcategory (ies) of the associated category; selected values automatically populate into the `Subcategory' column.
  CBI: Check the `CBI' checkbox to claim an individual subcategory as confidential.
  Action: Click the `Delete' icon to remove a category and its associated subcategory (ies). A deletion confirmation pop-up message displays to confirm the removal of the value; click the `OK' button to remove or the `Cancel' button to retain the value.
  During the calendar year XXXX, my company distributed __________ pounds of mercury compounds in mercury compound-added products into domestic commerce: Enter the amount of mercury compounds in mercury compound-added products distributed into domestic commerce during the specified calendar year. The entered value must be greater than or equal to one (1) but less than or equal to 1,000,000. If a value is less than a pound, round to the nearest pound. Decimal values are not accepted in the numerical input field (s). A warning message displays within the validation window if a value greater than or equal to 500,000 is entered, as this falls outside of normal limits. This field does not display if the `My company reported national sales data to the most recent Interstate Mercury Education & Reduction Clearinghouse (IMERC) reporting cycle' statement is checked. If a user enters a value of zero (0), then an error displays indicating that the `My company does not distribute mercury compounds' statement should be checked. This is a required field if enabled. NOTE: Enter the total weight of mercury (i.e., elemental mercury or mercury compound) in the products, not the weight of the products or total shipment(s).
  CBI: Check the `CBI' checkbox to claim the amount of mercury compounds in mercury compound-added products distributed into domestic commerce as confidential.
  During the calendar year XXXX, my company distributed mercury compound-added products into domestic commerce to the following Industries of Distribution: check all that apply: Click the drop-down menu to generate the drop-down and enter search criteria (North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code, industry code) into the drop-down menu; as values are entered, the drop-down refines the available values according to the entered search terms. Check individual checkbox (es) to select the applicable NAICS code(s) to which mercury compounds have been distributed. Click the first value in a list and click the <Shift> key and then the last value in a list to select multiple consecutive values. Checked values display within the industries of distribution table. This is a required field if enabled. This field displays if the `My company reported national sales data to the most recent Interstate Mercury Education & Reduction Clearinghouse (IMERC) reporting cycle' checkbox is checked.
  My company does not distribute mercury compounds: Check the checkbox to disable the corresponding numerical input field, the `Industry of Distribution' drop-down, and the industry of distribution table.
 My company domestically distributed mercury compound-added products to the following industry: check all that apply: Click the drop-down menu to generate the drop-down and enter search criteria (North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code, industry code) into the drop-down menu; as values are entered, the drop-down refines the available values according to the entered search terms. Check individual checkbox (es) to select the applicable NAICS code(s) to which mercury compounds have been distributed. Click the first value in a list and click the <Shift> key and then the last value in a list to select multiple consecutive values. Checked values display within the industries of distribution table. This is a required field if enabled.
 CBI: Check the `CBI' checkbox to claim the industry (ies) of distribution as confidential.
 Refer to the NAICS Classification System to search for and enter the appropriate NAICS code: Click the link to generate the NAICS site in a separate browser tab if assistance is needed in searching for NAICS codes. Use the keyword search on the NAICS website (https://www.census.gov/eos/www/naics/index.html) to search for the desired industry.
 Show entries: Select a value (10, 25, 50, or 100) from the drop-down menu to specify an exact number of entries that should display within the industries of distribution table.
 Search: Enter search criteria to filter results from the displayed industries of distribution.
 NAICS: Displays the NAICS code of the selected industry of distribution. Click the column header to sort by ascending or descending order.
 Industry of Distribution: Displays the selected industry of distribution. Click the column header to sort by ascending or descending order.
 Action: Click the `Delete' icon () to remove a specific industry of distribution value. A deletion confirmation pop-up message displays to confirm the removal of the value; click the `OK' button to remove or the `Cancel' button to retain the value.
 Remove All: Click the `Remove All' button to remove all values currently displayed in the table. A confirmation pop-up message displays to confirm the removal of all values; click the `OK' button to remove or the `Cancel' button to retain all values.
 Previous/Next: Click the `Previous' or `Next' button to navigate between the current set of entries that display.
  During the calendar year XXXX, my company exported __________ pounds of mercury compounds in mercury compound-added products: Enter the amount of mercury compounds in mercury compound-added products which the reporting company has exported. The entered value must be greater than or equal to one (1) but less than or equal to 1,000,000. If a value is less than a pound, round to the nearest pound. Decimal values are not accepted in the numerical input field (s). A warning message displays within the validation window if a value greater than or equal to 500,000 is entered, as this value falls outside of normal limits. If a user enters a value of zero (0), then an error displays indicating that the `My company does not export mercury compound-added products' statement should be checked. This is a required field if enabled. NOTE: Enter the total weight of mercury (i.e., elemental mercury or mercury compound) in the products, not the weight of the products or total shipment(s).
  CBI: Check the `CBI' checkbox to claim the amount of exported mercury compounds in mercury compound-added products as confidential.
  My company does not export mercury compound-added products: Check the checkbox to disable the corresponding numerical input field, the `Country of Export' drop-down menu, and the corresponding country of export table.
 My company exported mercury compound-added products to the following country: check all that apply: Select the country (ies) to which the reporting company exports mercury compound-added products. Enter country search terms into the drop-down menu; as values are entered, the drop-down refines the available values according to the entered search terms. Check individual checkbox (es) to select the country (ies) to which mercury compound-added products is (are) exported. Click the first value in a list and click the <Shift> key and then the last value in a list to select multiple consecutive values. Checked values display within the country of export table. At least one country is required to be selected if enabled.
 CBI: Check the `CBI' checkbox to claim the country (ies) to which the reporting company exports mercury-added products as confidential.
 Show entries: Select a value (10, 25, 50, or 100) from the drop-down menu to specify an exact number of entries that should display within the country of export table.
 Search: Enter search criteria to filter results from the displayed country (ies) of export.
 Country: Displays the country to which the company exports mercury-added products.
 Action: Click the `Delete' icon () to remove a specific country of export. A deletion confirmation pop-up message displays to confirm the removal of the value; click the `OK' button to remove or the `Cancel' button to retain the value.
 Remove All: Click the `Remove All' button to remove all values currently displayed in the table. A confirmation pop-up message displays to confirm the removal of all values; click the `OK' button to remove or the `Cancel' button to retain all values.
 Previous/Next: Click the `Previous' or `Next' button to navigate between the current set of entries that display.
  Additional Information: Enter plain text to provide any details/clarification of data.
  CBI: Check the `CBI' checkbox to claim any additional information entered as confidential.
Exhibit 4-21 shows a screen capture of the `Manufacture Products (Compounds)' screen (Scroll 1):
Exhibit 4-21 Manufacture Products (Compounds) Screen (Scroll 1)

Exhibit 4-22 shows a screen capture of the `Manufacture Products (Compounds)' screen (Scroll 2):
Exhibit 4-22 Manufacture Products (Compounds) Screen (Scroll 2)

Navigation: Click the `Continue' button to navigate to the next reporting activity screen or the `Summary' screen as applicable.
4.11 Reporting Activity 9: My company imports mercury compound-added products to the United States
You can access the `Import Products (Compounds)' screen by checking the `9' checkbox and clicking the `Continue' button from the previous screen or the `Identification of Reporting Activity' screen. You can also access this screen by clicking the `Import Products (Compounds)' link within the navigation header.
The `Import Products (Compounds)' screen provides fields to capture information regarding the import of mercury compound-added products.
  My company reported national sales data to the most recent Interstate Mercury Education & Reduction Clearinghouse (IMERC) reporting cycle: Check the checkbox if applicable.
  During the calendar year XXXX, my company imported a total of __________ pounds of mercury compounds in mercury compound-added products: Enter the amount of mercury compounds in mercury compound-added products imported during the specified calendar year. The entered value must be greater than or equal to one (1) but less than or equal to 1,000,000. If a value is less than a pound, round to the nearest pound. Decimal values are not accepted in the numerical input field (s). A warning message displays within the validation window if a value greater than or equal to 500,000 is entered, as this value falls outside of normal limits. This is a required field.
  CBI: Check the `CBI' checkbox to claim the amount of mercury compounds in mercury compound-added products as confidential.
  During the calendar year XXXX, my company imported the following mercury compound-added products: Select a category (ies) from the drop-down menu; this populates the selected values into the corresponding category and subcategory table. Select the corresponding subcategory (ies) from the associated drop-down menu. At least one category is required to be selected.
 The `Batteries' category includes the following subcategories: `Button cell (silver),' `Button cell (zinc-air),' `Button cell (alkaline),' `Stacked button cell batteries,' `Manganese oxide,' `Silver oxide,' `Mercuric oxide (non-button cell),' `Button cell (mercuric oxide),' `Button cell (zinc carbon),' and `Other (specify).' At least one subcategory value is required if displayed.
 The `Dental amalgam' category does not include any subcategories.
 The `Formulated products (includes uses in cosmetics, pesticides, and laboratory chemicals)' category includes the following subcategories: `Skin-lightening creams,' `Lotions,' `Soaps and sanitizers,' `Bath oils and salts,' `Preservatives (e.g. for use in vaccines for preservation),' `Pharmaceuticals (including prescription and over-the-counter products),' `Cleaning products (not registered as pesticides under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act),' `Pesticides,' `Paints,' `Dyes,' `Reagents (e.g., catalysts, buffers, fixatives),' and `Other (specify).' At least one subcategory value is required if displayed.
 The `Lighting, lamps, bulbs' category includes the following subcategories: `Liner fluorescent,' `Compact fluorescent,' `U-tube and circular fluorescent,' `Cold cathode fluorescent,' `External electrode fluorescent,' `Mercury vapor,' `Metal halide,' `High pressure sodium,' `Mercury short arc,' `Neon,' and `Other (specify).' At least one subcategory value is required if displayed.
 The `Measuring instruments' category includes the following subcategories: `Barometer,' `Fever thermometer,' `Flow meter,' `Hydrometer,' `Hygrometer/psychrometer,' `Manometer,' `Non-fever thermometer,' `Pyrometer,' `Sphygmomanometer,' and `Other (specify).' At least one subcategory value is required if displayed.
 The `Pump seals' category does not include any subcategories.
 The `Switches, relays, sensors, valves' category includes the following subcategories: `Tilt switch,' `Vibration switch,' `Float switch,' `Pressure switch,' `Temperature switch,' `Displacement relay,' `Wetted reed relay,' `Contact relay,' `Flame sensor,' `Thermostat,' and `Other (specify).' At least one subcategory value is required if displayed.
 The `Miscellaneous/novelty mercury-added products' category includes the following subcategories: `Wheel weights,' `Wheel rotation balancers/stabilizers,' `Firearm recoil suppressors,' `Carburetor synchronizers,' `Joint support/shock absorption bands,' and `Other (specify).' At least one subcategory value is required if displayed.
 If the reporting company manufactured a mercury-added product that does not appear in the list provided, please select `Other' under `Miscellaneous/novelty mercury-added products' to type the product category manually.
  Category: Displays the value selected from the `Category' drop-down menu, including `Batteries,' `Dental Amalgam,' `Formulated Products (includes uses in cosmetics, pesticides, and laboratory chemicals),' `Lighting, lamps, bulbs,' `Measuring Instruments,' `Miscellaneous/novelty mercury-added products,' `Pump seals,' and/or `Switches, relays, sensors, valves.'
  CBI: Check the `CBI' checkbox for (a) category (ies) to claim a category value as confidential.
  Subcategory: Select the subcategory (ies) of the associated category; selected values automatically populate into the `Subcategory' column.
  CBI: Check the `CBI' checkbox to claim an individual subcategory as confidential.
  Action: Click the `Delete' icon () to remove a category and its associated subcategory (ies). A deletion confirmation pop-up message displays to confirm the removal of the values; click the `OK' button to remove or the `Cancel' button to retain the values.
  My company imported mercury compound-added products from the following country: check all that apply: Select the country (ies) of origin from which the reporting company imports mercury compounds. Enter country search term(s) into the drop-down menu; as values are entered, the drop-down refines the available values according to the entered search terms. Check individual checkbox (es) to select the country (ies) from which the reporting company has imported mercury. Click the first value in a list and click the <Shift> key and then the last value in a list to select multiple consecutive values. Checked values display within the country of origin table. At least one value is required to be selected.
  CBI: Check the `CBI' checkbox to claim the country (ies) of origin from which the reporting company imports mercury compounds as confidential.
  Show entries: Select a value (10, 25, 50, or 100) from the drop-down menu to specify an exact number of entries that should display within the country of origin table.
  Search: Enter search criteria to filter results from the displayed country (ies) of origin.
  Country: Displays the country from which a company imports mercury compound-added products.
  Action: Click the `Delete' icon () to remove a specific country of origin value. A deletion confirmation pop-up message displays to confirm the removal of the value; click the `OK' button to remove or the `Cancel' button to retain the value. Click the `Remove All' button to remove all values currently displayed in the table.
  Previous/Next: Click the `Previous' or `Next' button to navigate between the current set of entries that display.
  During the calendar year XXXX, my company distributed __________ pounds of mercury compounds in mercury compound-added products into domestic commerce: Enter the amount of mercury compounds in products distributed into domestic commerce during the specified calendar year. The entered value must be greater than or equal to one (1) but less than or equal to 1,000,000. If a value is less than a pound, round to the nearest pound. Decimal values are not accepted in the numerical input field (s). A warning message displays within the validation window if a value greater than or equal to 500,000 is entered, as this value falls outside of normal limits. This statement does not display if the `My company reported national sales data to the most recent IMERC reporting cycle' statement is checked. If a user enters a value of zero (0), then an error displays indicating that the `My company does not domestically distribute mercury compound-added products' statement should be checked. This is a required field if displayed. NOTE: Enter the total weight of mercury (i.e., elemental mercury or mercury compound) in the products, not the weight of the products or total shipment(s).
  CBI: Check the `CBI' checkbox to claim the amount of mercury compounds in mercury compound-added products distributed into domestic commerce as confidential.
  My company does not domestically distribute mercury compound-added products: Check the checkbox to disable the corresponding numerical input field, the `Industry of Distribution' drop-down, and the industry of distribution table.
  During the calendar year XXXX, my company distributed mercury compounds in products into domestic commerce to the following Industries of Distribution: check all that apply: Click the drop-down menu to generate the drop-down and enter search criteria (North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code, industry code) into the drop-down menu; as values are entered, the drop-down refines the available values according to the entered search terms. This displays only if the `My company reported national sales data to the most recent Interstate Mercury Education & Reduction Clearinghouse (IMERC) reporting cycle' checkbox is checked.
 My company domestically distributed mercury compound-added products to the following industry: check all that apply: Click the drop-down menu to generate the drop-down and enter search criteria (North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code, industry code) into the drop-down menu; as values are entered, the drop-down refines the available values according to the entered search terms. Check individual checkbox (es) to select the applicable NAICS code(s) to which mercury compounds have been distributed. Click the first value in a list and click the <Shift> key and then the last value in a list to select multiple consecutive values. Checked values display within the industries of distribution table.
 CBI: Check the `CBI' checkbox to claim the industry (ies) of distribution as confidential.
 Refer to the NAICS Classification System to search for and enter the appropriate NAICS code: Click the link to generate the NAICS site in a separate browser tab if assistance is needed in searching for NAICS codes. Use the keyword search on the NAICS website (https://www.census.gov/eos/www/naics/index.html) to search for the desired industry.
 Show entries: Select a value (10, 25, 50, or 100) from the drop-down menu to specify an exact number of entries that should display within the industries of distribution table.
 Search: Enter search criteria to filter results from the displayed industries of distribution.
 NAICS: Displays the NAICS code of the selected industry of distribution.
 Industry of Distribution: Displays the selected industry of distribution.
 Action: Click the `Delete' icon () to remove a specific industry of distribution value. A deletion confirmation pop-up message displays to confirm the removal of the value; click the `OK' button to remove or the `Cancel' button to retain the value.
 Remove All: Click the `Remove All' button to remove all values currently displayed in the table. A confirmation pop-up message displays to confirm the removal of all values; click the `OK' button to remove or the `Cancel' button to retain all values.
 Previous/Next: Click the `Previous' or `Next' button to navigate between the current set of entries that display.
  During the calendar year XXXX, my company exported __________ pounds of mercury compounds in mercury compound-added products: Enter the amount of mercury compounds in mercury compound-added products which the company exported. The entered value must be greater than or equal to one (1) but less than or equal to 1,000,000. If a value is less than a pound, round to the nearest pound. Decimal values are not accepted in the numerical input field (s). A warning message displays within the validation window if a value greater than or equal to 500,000 is entered, as this value falls outside of normal limits. If a user enters a value of zero (0), then an error displays indicating that the `My company does not export mercury compound-added products' statement should be checked. This is a required field if enabled. NOTE: Enter the total weight of mercury (i.e., elemental mercury or mercury compound) in the products, not the weight of the products or total shipment(s).
  CBI: Check the `CBI' checkbox to claim the amount of mercury compounds in mercury compound-added products which the reporting company has exported as confidential.
  My company does not export mercury compound-added products: Check the checkbox to disable the corresponding numerical input field, the `Country of Export' drop-down menu, and the country of export table.
 My company exported mercury compound-added products to the following country: check all that apply: Select the country (ies) to which the reporting company exported mercury compounds in mercury compound-added products. Enter country search terms into the drop-down menu; as values are entered, the drop-down refines the available values according to the entered search terms. Check individual checkbox (es) to select the country (ies) to which mercury compound-added products were exported. Click the first value in a list and click the <Shift> key and then the last value in a list to select multiple consecutive values. Checked values display within the country of export table. At least one country is required to be selected if enabled.
 CBI: Check the `CBI' checkbox to claim the destination country (ies) to which the reporting company exported mercury compound-added products as confidential.
 Show entries: Select a value (10, 25, 50, or 100) from the drop-down menu to specify an exact number of entries that should display within the country of export table.
 Search: Enter search criteria to filter results from the displayed country (ies) of export.
 Country: Displays the country to which the company exported mercury compound-added products.
 Action: Click the `Delete' icon () to remove a specific country of export value. A deletion confirmation pop-up message displays to confirm the removal of the value; click the `OK' button to remove or the `Cancel' button to retain the value.
 Remove All: Click the `Remove All' button to remove all values currently displayed in the table. A confirmation pop-up message displays to confirm the removal of all values; click the `OK' button to remove or the `Cancel' button to retain all values.
 Previous/Next: Click the `Previous' or `Next' button to navigate between the current set of entries that display.
  Additional Information: Enter plain text to provide any details/clarification of data.
  CBI: Check the `CBI' checkbox to claim any additional information entered as confidential.
Exhibit 4-23 shows a screen capture of the `Import Products (Compounds)' screen (Scroll 1):
Exhibit 4-23 Import Products (Compounds) Screen (Scroll 1)

Exhibit 4-24 shows a screen capture of the `Import Products (Compounds)' screen (Scroll 2):
Exhibit 4-24 Import Products (Compounds) Screen (Scroll 2)

Exhibit 4-25 shows a screen capture of the `Import Products (Compounds)' screen (Scroll 3):
Exhibit 4-25 Import Products (Compounds) Screen (Scroll 3)

Navigation: Click the `Continue' button to navigate to the next reporting activity screen or the `Summary' screen as applicable.
4.12 Reporting Activity 10: My company uses mercury compounds in a manufacturing process (other than manufacturing mercury compound-added products)
You can access the `Manufacturing Process (Compounds)' screen by checking the `10' checkbox and clicking the `Continue' button from the previous screen or the `Identification of Reporting Activity' screen. You can also access this screen by clicking the `Manufacturing Process (Compounds)' link within the navigation header.
The `Manufacturing Process (Compounds)' screen provides fields to capture information regarding the use of mercury compounds in a manufacturing process outside of manufacturing mercury compound-added products.
  During the calendar year XXXX, my company used a total of __________ pounds of mercury compounds in a manufacturing process: Enter the amount of mercury compounds used in a manufacturing process. The entered value must be greater than or equal to one (1) but less than or equal to 1,000,000. If a value is less than a pound, round to the nearest pound. Decimal values are not accepted in the numerical input field (s). A warning message displays within the validation window if a value greater than or equal to 500,000 is entered, as this value falls outside of normal limits. This is a required field.
  During the calendar year XXXX, my company used mercury compounds in a manufacturing process in the following capacity for the following purposes: Select the processes in which mercury compounds were used during the specified year. At least one process is required to be checked.
  Process: Select a value from the drop-down menu which populates into the column. The `Process' drop-down contains the following values: `Chlorine production (e.g., mercury-cell chlor-alkali process),' `Acetaldehyde production,' `Sodium/potassium methylate/ethylate production,' `Polyurethane/plastic production,' and `Other (please specify).' At least one process is required to be checked. Click the column header to sort by ascending or descending order.
 Other: A text displays when `Other' is selected to capture the manually entered process description.
 CBI: Check the CBI' checkbox to claim a manufacturing process as confidential.
  Use(s): Select a corresponding value to the `Process' value from the `Use(s)' drop-down menu. The `Use' drop-down contains the following values: `Catalyst,' `Reactant,' `Reagent,' `Cathode,' and `Other.' At least one use is required for each identified process. Click the column header to sort by ascending or descending order.
 Other: A text field displays when `Other' is selected to capture the manually entered use description.
 CBI: Check the `CBI' checkbox to claim a specific use(s) as confidential.
  Action: Click the `Delete' icon () to remove a specific process and use combination. A deletion confirmation pop-up message displays to confirm the removal of the value; click the `OK' button to remove or the `Cancel' button to retain the value.
  During the calendar year XXXX, my company stored between __________ and __________ pounds of elemental mercury on-site: Enter a range to estimate the amount of elemental mercury stored on-site during the specified calendar year. The entered values must be greater than or equal to one (1) but less than or equal to 1,000,000. If a value is less than a pound, round to the nearest pound. Decimal values are not accepted in the numerical input field (s). A warning message displays within the validation window if a value greater than or equal to 500,000 is entered, as this value falls outside of normal limits. An error message displays if zero (0) is entered into the maximum range field. The minimum and maximum range input fields are required if enabled.
  CBI: Check the `CBI' checkbox to claim the amount of elemental mercury stored on-site as confidential.
  My company does not store elemental mercury on-site: Check the checkbox to indicate that elemental mercury is not stored on-site and disable the corresponding numerical input fields.
  During the calendar year XXXX, my company stored between __________ and __________ pounds of elemental mercury off-site: Enter a range to estimate the amount of elemental mercury stored off-site during the specified calendar year. The entered values must be greater than or equal to one (1) but less than or equal to 1,000,000. If a value is less than a pound, round to the nearest pound. Decimal values are not accepted in the numerical input field (s). A warning message displays within the validation window if a value greater than or equal to 500,000 is entered, as this value falls outside of normal limits. An error message displays if zero (0) is entered into the maximum range field. The minimum and maximum range input fields are required if enabled.
  CBI: Check the `CBI' checkbox to claim the amount of elemental mercury stored off-site as confidential.
  My company does not store elemental mercury off-site: Check the checkbox to indicate that elemental mercury is not stored off-site and disable the corresponding numerical input fields.
  During the calendar year XXXX, my company stored between __________ and __________ pounds of mercury compounds on-site: Enter a range to estimate the amount of mercury compounds stored on-site during the specified calendar year. The entered values must be greater than or equal to one (1) but less than or equal to 1,000,000. If a value is less than a pound, round to the nearest pound. A warning message displays within the validation window if a value greater than or equal to 500,000 is entered, as this value falls outside of normal limits. An error message displays if zero (0) is entered into the maximum range field. The minimum and maximum range input fields are required if enabled.
  CBI: Check the `CBI' checkbox to claim the amount of mercury compounds stored on-site as confidential.
  My company does not store mercury compounds on-site: Check the checkbox to indicate that mercury compounds are not stored on-site and disable the corresponding numerical input fields.
  During the calendar year XXXX, my company stored between __________ and __________ pounds of mercury compounds off-site: Enter a range to estimate the amount of mercury compounds stored off-site during the specified calendar year. The entered values must be greater than or equal to one (1) but less than or equal to 1,000,000. If a value is less than a pound, round to the nearest pound. Decimal values are not accepted in the numerical input field (s). A warning message displays within the validation window if a value greater than or equal to 500,000 is entered, as this value falls outside of normal limits. An error message displays if zero (0) is entered into the maximum range field. The minimum and maximum range input fields are required if enabled.
  CBI: Check the `CBI' checkbox to claim the amount of mercury compounds stored off-site as confidential.
  My company does not store mercury compounds off-site: Check the checkbox to indicate that mercury compounds are not stored off-site and disable the corresponding numerical input fields.
  During the calendar year XXXX, my company distributed into domestic commerce final products that may contain detectable amounts of a mercury compound as a result of a manufacturing process to the following Industries of Distribution: check all that apply: Enter search criteria (North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code, industry code) into the drop-down menu; as values are entered, the drop-down refines the available values according to the entered search terms. Check individual checkbox (es) to select the industry (ies) to which final products that may contain mercury compounds have been distributed by selecting the applicable NAICS code(s). Click the first value in a list and click the <Shift> key and then the last value in a list to select multiple consecutive values. Checked values display within the industries of distribution table. This is a required field if enabled.
  My company does not domestically distribute final products that may contain a mercury compound as a result of this manufacturing process: Check the checkbox to disable the `Industry of Distribution' drop-down menu and corresponding table.
 CBI: Check the `CBI' checkbox to claim the industry (ies) of distribution as confidential.
 Refer to the NAICS Classification System to search for and enter the appropriate NAICS code: Click the link to generate the NAICS site in a separate browser tab if assistance is needed in searching for NAICS codes. Use the keyword search on the NAICS website (https://www.census.gov/eos/www/naics/index.html) to search for the desired industry.
 Show entries: Select a value (10, 25, 50, or 100) from the drop-down menu to specify an exact number of entries that should display within the industries of distribution table.
 Search: Enter search criteria to filter results from the displayed industries of distribution.
 NAICS: Displays the NAICS code of the selected industry of distribution.
 Industry of Distribution: Displays the selected industry of distribution.
 Action: Click the `Delete' icon () to remove a specific industry of distribution value. A deletion confirmation pop-up message displays to confirm the removal of the value; click the `OK' button to remove or the `Cancel' button to retain the value.
 Remove All: Click the `Remove All' button to remove all values currently displayed in the table. A confirmation pop-up message displays to confirm the removal of all values; click the `OK' button to remove or the `Cancel' button to retain all values.
 Previous/Next: Click the `Previous' or `Next' button to navigate between the current set of entries that display.
  During the calendar year XXXX, my company exported final products that may contain detectable amounts of a mercury compound as a result of a manufacturing process to the following country: check all that apply: Select the country (ies) of export to which the reporting company exported final products which may contain detectable amounts of a mercury compound as a result of a manufacturing process during the specified year. At least one country is required to be selected if enabled.
  My company does not export final products that may contain mercury as a result of this manufacturing process: Check the checkbox to disable the `Country of Export' drop-down menu and corresponding table.
 CBI: Check the `CBI' checkbox to claim the destination country (ies) to which the reporting company exported final products as confidential.
 Show entries: Select a value (10, 25, 50, or 100) from the drop-down menu to specify an exact number of entries that should display within the country of export table.
 Search: Enter search criteria to filter results from the displayed country (ies) of export.
 Country: Displays the country to which the company exported final products.
 Action: Click the `Delete' icon () to remove a specific country of export value. A deletion confirmation pop-up message displays to confirm the removal of the value; click the `OK' button to remove or the `Cancel' button to retain the value.
 Remove All: Click the `Remove All' button to remove all values currently displayed in the table. A confirmation pop-up message displays to confirm the removal of all values; click the `OK' button to remove or the `Cancel' button to retain all values.
 Previous/Next: Click the `Previous' or `Next' button to navigate between the current set of entries that display.
  Additional Information: Enter plain text to provide any details/clarification of data.
  CBI: Check the `CBI' checkbox to claim any additional information entered as confidential.
Exhibit 4-26 shows a screen capture of the `Manufacturing Process (Compounds)' screen (Scroll 1):
Exhibit 4-26 Manufacturing Process (Compounds) Screen (Scroll 1)

Exhibit 4-27 shows a screen capture of the `Manufacturing Process (Compounds)' screen (Scroll 2):
Exhibit 4-27 Manufacturing Process (Compounds) Screen (Scroll 2)

Exhibit 4-28 shows a screen capture of the `Manufacturing Process (Compounds)' screen (Scroll 3):
Exhibit 4-28 Manufacturing Process (Compounds) Screen (Scroll 3)

Navigation: Click the `Continue' button to navigate to the `Summary' screen.
4.13 Summary
You can access the `Summary' screen by clicking the `Continue' button from a previous reporting activity screen. You can also access this screen by clicking the `Summary' link within the navigation header.
The `Summary' screen provides a visual representation of all the information that has been captured within a MER form for the selected reporting activity (ies). Click the `Expand' button corresponding to each section to view entered information and verify accuracy. The `Expand All' and `Collapse All' buttons may also be used to expand and collapse all sections, respectively.
  1: My company manufactures (other than imports) elemental mercury: Click the `Manufacture Mercury (Elemental)' link at the bottom of the section to navigate back to the original page to make any necessary edits.
  2: My company imports elemental mercury to the United States: Click the `Import Mercury (Elemental)' link at the bottom of the section to navigate back to the original page to make any necessary edits.
  3: My company manufactures (other than imports) elemental mercury-added products: Click the `Manufacture Products (Elemental)' link at the bottom of the section to navigate back to the original page to make any necessary edits.
  4: My company imports elemental mercury-added products to the United States: Click the `Import Products (Elemental)' link at the bottom of the section to navigate back to the original page to make any necessary edits.
  5: My company uses elemental mercury in a manufacturing process (other than manufacturing mercury compounds and/or manufacturing elemental mercury-added products): Click the `Manufacturing Process (Elemental)' link at the bottom of the section to navigate back to the original page to make any necessary edits.
  6: My company manufactures (other than imports) mercury compounds: Click the `Manufacture Mercury (Compounds)' link at the bottom of the section to navigate back to the original page to make any necessary edits.
  7: My company imports mercury compounds to the United States: Click the `Import Mercury (Compounds)' link at the bottom of the section to navigate back to the original page to make any necessary edits.
  8: My company manufactures (other than imports) mercury compound-added products: Click the `Manufacture Products (Compounds)' link at the bottom of the section to navigate back to the original page to make any necessary edits.
  9: My company imports mercury compound-added products to the United States: Click the `Import Products (Compounds)' link at the bottom of the section to navigate back to the original page to make any necessary edits.
  10: My company uses mercury compounds in a manufacturing process (other than manufacturing mercury compound-added products): Click the `Manufacturing Process (Compounds)' link at the bottom of the section to navigate back to the original page to make any necessary edits.
Exhibit 4-29 shows a screen capture of the `Summary' screen (Scroll 1):
Exhibit 4-29 Summary Screen (Scroll 1)

Exhibit 4-30 shows a screen capture of the `Summary' screen (Scroll 2):
Exhibit 4-30 Summary Screen (Scroll 2)

Navigation: Click the `Continue' button to navigate to the `Submitting Official Information' screen.
4.14 Submitting Official Information
You can navigate to the `Submitting Official Information' screen by clicking the `Continue' button from the `Summary' screen. You can also access this screen by clicking the `Submitting Official Information' link within the navigation header.
The information below has been pre-populated from CDX registration. If the information listed is incorrect please make the appropriate edits to your user information in CDX registration.
  CBI: Check the `CBI' checkbox to claim the submitter information as confidential.
  First Name: Displays the first name of the submitter.
  Middle Initial: Displays the middle initial of the submitter.
  Last Name: Displays the last name of the submitter.
  Company Name: Displays the company name of the submitter.
  Phone Number: Displays the phone number of the submitter.
  Email Address: Displays the email address of the submitter.
  Mailing Address 1: Displays line 1 of the mailing address of the submitter.
  City: Displays the city of the mailing address of the submitter.
  State: Displays the state of the mailing address of the submitter.
  Postal Code: Displays the postal code of the mailing address of the submitter.
  Country: Displays the country of the mailing address of the submitter.
  The technical contact has the same information as the submitting official: Check the checkbox to indicate that a technical contact is the same individual as the submitting official. Deselect the checkbox to enter a separate technical contact which enables the associated contact information fields.
  CBI: Check the `CBI' checkbox to claim the technical contact information as confidential.
  First Name: Enter the first name of the technical contact. This is a required field.
  Middle Initial: Enter the middle initial of the technical contact.
  Last Name: Enter the last name of the technical contact. This is a required field.
  Company Name: Enter the company name of the technical contact. This is a required field.
  Phone Number: Enter the phone number of the technical contact. This is a required field.
  Email Address: Enter the email address of the technical contact. This is a required field.
  Mailing Address 1: Enter line 1 of the mailing address of the technical contact. This is a required field.
  Mailing Address 2: Enter line 2 of the mailing address of the technical contact.
  City: Enter the city of the mailing address of the technical contact. This is a required field.
  State: Select the state of the mailing address of the technical contact. This is a required field.
  Postal Code: Enter the postal code of the mailing address of the technical contact. This is a required field.
  Country: Displays `United States.'
  This confirmation is required to proceed with the submission process: Check the checkbox to provide legal verification that you are the legally responsible party from the submitting company. This field is required to be checked but automatically deselects upon navigating out of the form.
Exhibit 4-31 shows a screen capture of the `Submitting Official Information' screen (Scroll 1):
Exhibit 4-31 Submitting Official Information Screen (Scroll 1)

Exhibit 4-32 shows a screen capture of the `Submitting Official Information' screen (Scroll 2):
Exhibit 4-32 Submitting Official Information Screen (Scroll 2)

Navigation: Click the `Continue' button to navigate to the `Instructions for Substantiating CBI Claims' screen if any claims of confidentiality were made in the form. If no CBI claims were made, click the `Continue' button to begin the submission process. Refer to Section 7 for more information on CBI substantiation.
Preview
The system provides the option to preview a form at any point during the submission process. Click the `Preview' link (), located within the bottom action bar, to see a PDF version of the form. A menu displays for you to view either the `Regular' (displays CBI) or the `Sanitized' (redacts CBI) version of the PDF. After you choose either the `Regular' or `Sanitized' PDF, the application displays a confirmation message and generates a draft, watermarked PDF version of the form.
The watermark reads `Not for Submission' and displays across each page in the background. The form preview displays the entire form in a printable format. The preview functionality provides the flexibility to track the status of the form and see the entire form in a single viewpoint.
Exhibit 5-1 shows a screen capture of the `Preview' links:
Exhibit 5-1 Preview

Exhibit 5-2 shows a screen capture for the `Preview' of the MER form:
Exhibit 5-2 Preview MER Form PDF

Validate
The `MER Validation' window displays a report of all validation errors and warning messages. During the validation process, the application validates each screen of the MER form to find missing and invalid data. You can click the `Validate' link at any stage of completing a MER form. The `MER Validation' window displays when you click the `Validate' link. Disable the pop-up blocker within your internet browser so that the `MER Validation' window displays correctly.
Validation Errors: Errors can be fixed by clicking the error link. The links will display the Screen Title Name (e.g., Manufacture Mercury (Elemental)) and the associated error. After you click a link, the main application screen will display the section where the error occurred so you can easily fix the error. Once you have fixed the error(s), click the `Validate' link again to refresh the `MER Validation' window. If the information you fixed passes validation, the error will be removed from the `MER Validation' window. You must fix all validation errors to submit the form to CDX successfully.
Warning Messages: Warnings are denoted by a `Warning' icon () and can be fixed by clicking the warning link. The links will display the Screen Title and the associated warning. After you click a link, the main application screen will display the section where the warning occurred so you can easily fix the warning. Once you have fixed the warning(s), click the `Validate' icon () again to refresh the `MER Validation' window. If the information you fixed passes validation, the warning will be removed from the `MER Validation' window. You can pass validation and continue to submit a form to CDX with active warning messages.
Click the `X' button located at the upper right-hand corner of the window to close the `MER Validation' window.
Exhibit 6-1 shows a screen capture for the `MER Validation' window:
Exhibit 6-1 MER Validation Window

CBI Substantiation
EPA modified the electronic reporting applications for TSCA submissions to accept CBI substantiations for CBI claims made during the creation of electronic submissions. Other than information exempt from substantiation under TSCA Section 14(c)(2), users who wish to assert CBI claims for data within a submission must substantiate those claims at the time of submission as required by TSCA Section 14(c)(3).
7.1 Instructions for Substantiating CBI Claims Screen
You can access the `Instructions for Substantiating CBI Claims' screen by claiming information as CBI within a form and clicking the `CBI Substantiation' link within the navigation header. The `Instructions for Substantiating CBI Claims' screen will not generate until a CBI claim is made within a submission. Information claimed CBI must either be substantiated or claimed exempt pursuant to TSCA Section 14(c)(2) at the time of submission.
To substantiate a CBI claim, upload documentation asserting your claim(s). You may also opt-out of substantiation if, for example, you believe your CBI claim is exempt under TSCA Section 14(c)(2). Common exemption reasons can be found at https://www.epa.gov/tsca-cbi/what-information-include-cbi-substantiations. To opt-out of substantiation at the time of submission, all CBI claims within a submission must be exempt.
  Substantiation Opt-Out: Certain data claimed CBI may be exempt from substantiation at the time of submission. If all information contained within the submission was previously substantiated or you believe it to be exempt pursuant to TSCA Section 14(c) (2), check the `Substantiation Opt-Out' checkbox to enable the `Substantiation Opt-Out Reasoning' text box. If a substantiation document is uploaded, checking the `Substantiation Opt-Out' checkbox removes the uploaded attachments. Either a substantiation opt-out reason or CBI substantiation document must be provided if a CBI claim is made in a submission.
  Substantiation Opt-Out Reason: Enter information explaining why you believe your CBI claim(s) to be exempt from substantiation. Either a substantiation opt-out reason within the text box or CBI substantiation document must be provided if a CBI claim is made in a submission.
  Attach Document for CBI Substantiation: Click the `Attach Document for CBI Substantiation' link to search your local machine and upload a file that contains your CBI substantiation. To overwrite an uploaded file, click the `Edit' link to search for and upload a new file. Delete uploaded files to enable the `Substantiation Opt-Out' checkbox. Either a substantiation opt-out reason or CBI substantiation document must be provided if a CBI claim is made in a submission. Only a single attachment may be uploaded per field; a regular attachment and if applicable, a CBI attachment. See Section 7.2 for additional information regarding how to attach a document.
If you are unfamiliar with substantiating CBI claims or require assistance preparing substantiation documents, EPA offers a link to templates and other information for substantiating CBI claims on the `Instructions for Substantiating CBI Claims' screen. It is suggested that you right-click the link and open in a new tab or new window so you do not leave your submission as this may affect your saved data. Contact the TSCA Hotline<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Exhibit 7-1 shows a screen capture of the `Instructions for Substantiating CBI Claims' screen (Scroll 1):
Exhibit 7-1 Instructions for Substantiating CBI Claims Screen (Scroll 1)

Exhibit 7-2 shows a screen capture of the `Instructions for Substantiating CBI Claims' screen (Scroll 2):
Exhibit 7-2 Instructions for Substantiating CBI Claims Screen (Scroll 2)

Exhibit 7-3 shows a screen capture of the `Instructions for Substantiating CBI Claims' screen (Scroll 3):
Exhibit 7-3 Instructions for Substantiating CBI Claims Screen (Scroll 3)

Navigation: Click the `Continue' button to navigate to the `TSCA CBI Certification' screen and start the submission process. Click the `Validate' link located in the bottom action bar to validate the form. Click the `Save' link located in the bottom action bar to save the overall form. Click the `Preview' link to generate a PDF preview of the form.
7.2 Attach Documents for CBI Substantiation
The `Attach Document for CBI Substantiation' link displays on the `Instructions for Substantiating CBI Claims' screen, and provides functionality for you to attach supporting documents where needed. Click the `Attach Document for CBI Substantiation' link displayed on a screen to access the `Attach Documents for CBI Substantiation' pop-up window. You can attach a file and enter a description, number of pages, and indicate CBI status.
The system allows you to claim an uploaded document as CBI. If you claim a document as CBI, the system requires you to upload a sanitized version of the attached document. If you wish to change a CBI attachment to be non-CBI by deselecting the `CBI' checkbox, a warning appears to notify you that deselecting the `CBI' checkbox will delete the sanitized file. If you neglect to populate a required field and click the `OK' button, an error message will display to indicate the missing field and the application will delete the previously attached file.
After you upload a document to be attached, the `Attach Documents for CBI Substantiation' window will close and the document's information will display in a table format on the screen. Depending on the screen, the attachment table may display the section of the page with which the file is associated, the file name and file extension of the document, the number of pages in the document, and an indication if the document was claimed CBI. The system allows you to delete unwanted documents by clicking the `Delete' link. To view, open, or edit previously attached documents, click the `Edit' link.
  Document Type: Select `CBI Substantiation' from the drop-down menu. This is a required field.
  Attachment: Click the `Browse' button to generate the `File Upload' window to search for a document on your hard drive. A user may attach one (1) regular attachment.
  Page Count: Enter the number of pages in a document.
  I claim the attachment as CBI: Check the `I claim the attachment as CBI' checkbox to claim the attached document as confidential. Un-checking the `I claim the attachment as CBI' checkbox for a CBI document generates a warning notifying you that un-checking the CBI claim will delete the sanitized file.
  Sanitized Attachment: Click the `Browse' button to generate the `File Upload' window to search for a document on your hard drive. For any attached document claimed as CBI, you will be required to attach a sanitized version of the document. A user may attach a maximum of one (1) sanitized attachment.
  Close: Click the `Close' button to cancel the `Attach Documents' process.
  Save Document: Click the `Save Document' button to attach and link the document uploaded on the `Attach Documents for CBI Substantiation' window to the form. If a field is missing, a warning message will display notifying you that all attachments must be re-attached and the missing field must be populated.
Exhibit 7-4 shows a screen capture of the `Attach Documents for CBI Substantiation' window:
Exhibit 7-4 Attach Documents for CBI Substantiation Window

Navigation: Click the `Close' button or `X' icon in the upper right-hand corner to cancel the document attachment process. Click the `Save Document' button to attach the document to the form and navigate back to the `Instructions for Substantiating CBI Claims' screen from which the document attachment process was initiated.
Submit to EPA via CDX
As a U.S. Primary AO, you have the ability to sign and submit a MER form to EPA via CDX. You can save your form at any point during the data entry process. Any assigned Supports for your form cannot submit the MER form. Please also note that a non-U.S. Primary AO cannot access the MER application.
Once you complete all required information and correct all items failing validation, the system will allow the MER form to be successfully submitted.
8.1 TSCA CBI Certification
Click the `Start Submission Process' button from the `Submitting Official Information' screen to access the `TSCA CBI Certification' page.
"I hereby certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that all information entered on this form is complete and accurate.
I further certify that, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. § 2613(c), for all claims for protection for any confidential information made with this submission, all information submitted to substantiate such claims is true and correct, and that it is true and correct that the person submitting the claim has:
 taken reasonable measures to protect the confidentiality of the information;
    determined that the information is not required to be disclosed or otherwise made available to the public under any other Federal law;
    a reasonable basis to conclude that disclosure of the information is likely to cause substantial harm to the competitive position of the person; and
    a reasonable basis to believe that the information is not readily discoverable through reverse engineering.
Any knowing and willful misrepresentation is subject to criminal penalty pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1001."
Exhibit 8-1 shows a screen capture of the `TSCA CBI Certification' screen:
Exhibit 8-1 TSCA CBI Certification Screen

Navigation: Click the `Continue' button to navigate to the `MER Certification' screen. Click the `Cancel' button to cancel the TSCA CBI Certification process and return to the MER `Home' screen. A confirmation message will display to confirm cancelling the certification process. Click `Ok' to cancel the submission or `Cancel' to remain on the screen.
8.2 MER Certification
Click the `Continue' button from the `TSCA CBI Certification' screen to access the `MER Certification' screen.
"I certify under penalty of law that this document was prepared under my direction or supervision and the information contained therein, to the best of my knowledge is, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware there are significant penalties for submitting incomplete, false and/or misleading information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations."

Exhibit 8-2 shows a screen capture of the `MER Certification' screen:
Exhibit 8-2 MER Certification Screen

Navigation: Click the `Continue' button to navigate to the `MER Validation' screen. Click the `Cancel' button to stop the MER Certification process and return to the MER `Home' screen. A confirmation message will display to confirm cancelling the certification process. Click `Ok' to cancel the submission or `Cancel' to remain on this screen.
8.3 MER Validation
Click the `Continue' button from the `MER Certification' screen to access the `MER Validation' screen.
Exhibit 8-3 shows a screen capture of the `Validation (Unsuccessful)' screen:
Validation Errors Found!
Sorry, your Mercury Electronic Reporting form contains validation errors and cannot be submitted now.
Please correct all the validation errors shown in the pop-up window and try submitting again.
Exhibit 8-3 Validation (Validation Errors Found) Screen

Navigation: Click the `Cancel' button to navigate back to the MER `Home' screen or click a validation error link to navigate back to the page from which the error originates.
Exhibit 8-4 shows a screen capture of the `Validation (No Validation Errors)' screen:
No Validation Errors!
Congratulations! Your Mercury Electronic Reporting form has passed the validation check.
Please click the `PDF Generation' button to continue the submission process.
Exhibit 8-4 Validation (No Validation Errors) Screen

Navigation: Click the `PDF Generation' button to navigate to the `PDF Generation' screen. Click the `Cancel' button to return to the MER `Home' screen.
8.4 MER PDF Generation
Click the `PDF Generation' button from the `MER Validation' screen to access the `PDF Generation' screen.
"Click the `Regular PDF' or `Sanitized PDF' to view a PDF of the Mercury Electronic Reporting form. If you make no CBI claims, the two versions will be the same. Please do NOT send a copy of the PDF to the EPA. Click the `Sign, Encrypt and Submit' button to complete the submission process."
Exhibit 8-5 shows a screen capture of the `PDF Generation' screen:
Exhibit 8-5 PDF Generation Screen

Navigation: Click the `Regular PDF' button to view the regular version (displays CBI) of the MER PDF in a separate window. Click the `Sanitized PDF' button to view the sanitized version (redacts CBI) of the MER PDF. Click the `Sign, Encrypt and Submit' button to begin the Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Regulation (CROMERR) certification process. Click the `Cancel' button to stop the PDF generation process and return to the MER `Home' screen.
8.5 CROMERR Certification
Click the `Sign, Encrypt and Submit' button from the `PDF Generation' screen to generate the `CROMERR Certification' pop-up window.
"I certify, under penalty of law that the information provided in this document is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalites for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
Exhibit 8-6 shows a screen capture of the `CROMERR Certification' window:
Exhibit 8-6 CROMERR Certification Window

Navigation: Click the `Accept' button to agree to the certification statement and generate the `eSignature Widget.'
8.6 eSignature Widget
Click the `Accept' button on the `CROMERR Certification' window to accept the certification statement and generate the `eSignature Widget.' The `eSignature Widget' will prompt for the CDX login password and an answer to one of your security questions registered within CDX. Then click the `Sign' button on the `eSignature Widget' to navigate to the `Submission Finished' screen.
Exhibit 8-7 shows a screen capture of the `eSignature Widget' window:
Exhibit 8-7 eSignature Widget

Navigation: Click the `Sign' button on the `eSignature Widget' to navigate to the `Submission Finished' screen.
8.7 Submission Finished
Click the `Sign' button within the `eSignature Widget' to navigate to the `Submission Finished' screen.
"The submission was sent to the EPA. The link to allow for the download of the Copy of Record and signature for this submission will appear in the forms list when EPA receives your submission. Click the `Home' button to go back to the home screen."
Exhibit 8-8 shows a screen capture of the `Submission Finished' screen:
Exhibit 8-8 Submission Finished Screen

Navigation: Click the `Home' button to confirm the submission of the form and navigate back to the MER `Home' screen.
8.9 Download Copy of Record (CoR)
To download a CoR, navigate to the MER `Home' screen and locate a form alias for which you have successfully completed a submission and which has a status of `Completed'.
Click the `Copy of Record' icon () from the `Submission History' table of the MER `Home' screen for the desired submission to navigate to the `Enter Passphrase' screen. The `Enter Passphrase' screen requires you to enter the passphrase originally associated with the form. If the passphrase is entered correctly, you will view the `CROMERR Certification' message where you can acknowledge the certification. Once you accept the certification, the `eSignature Widget' displays where you provide the correct CDX password, answer the 20-5-1 question, and click the `Sign' button. Then the CoR .zip file generates on the current page.
If you do not remember the passphrase associated with the original submission, you will not be able to access the CoR.
Exhibit 9-1 shows a screen capture of the `Download CoR' screen:
Exhibit 9-1 Download CoR Screen

The `Download Copy of Record' screen displays `File Name,' `File Size,' and an `Action' column in a table format. Click the `Copy of Record' icon () to download the individual file (if applicable) uploaded during the submission process, a PDF version of the submission, and the XML version of the MER form. When you click the `Copy of Record' icon (), the system will allow you to view or download the individual files that were uploaded during the submission process.
After you click the `CoR' icon, you have the option to open or save the CoR.
Exhibit 9-2 shows a screen capture of the `Download Prompt (this may appear differently depending on the browser used):
Exhibit 9-2 Download Prompt

If you click the `Copy of Record' icon () you will download:
  A regular and sanitized PDF version of the MER form.
  An XML version of the MER form.
  CBI substantiation attachments (if applicable).
Create an Amendment
The ability to unlock submissions to create an amendment is limited to six months after the submission deadline (July 1[st] after the reporting year) has passed. Contact EPA's help desk to amend a completed submission.
Exhibit 10-1 shows a screen capture of the MER `Home' screen:
Exhibit 10-1 MER Home Screen  -  Amendment

Navigation: After clicking the `Lock' icon (), a prompt will display to confirm the amendment process. If you do not want to continue with the amendment, click the `Cancel' button to cancel the amendment process and return to the MER `Home' screen. Click the `OK' button to close the prompt and continue with the amendment.
Exhibit 10-2 shows a screen capture of the `Unlock Prompt' message:
Exhibit 10-2 Unlock Prompt Message

After you click the `OK' button, you will be taken to the `Enter Passphrase' screen. You must enter the passphrase originally associated with the submission to start the amendment process. After you enter the passphrase and click the `Next' button, you will be taken to the `Identification of Reporting Activity' screen. Refer to Section 3.7 for further instructions on the `Enter Passphrase' screen.
After a submission has been unlocked, the MER `Home' screen will display a status of `In Progress' under the `Status' column, and the `Unlocked' icon () will display under the `Action' column; however, you will not see these changes until you navigate back to the MER `Home' screen.
Resources
This section describes the links within the `Resources' list and other resources within the MER application.
10.1 Helpdesk and Hotline Information
The following resources are available if there is an issue with a user's CDX account, or general questions regarding TSCA.
  TSCA Hotline: Call<PHONE_NUMBER> for questions regarding TSCA.
  CDX Helpdesk: Call<PHONE_NUMBER> if there is an issue regarding your TSCA account (forgotten password, etc.).
10.2 Resources Links
The following resources are available within the `Resources' list for additional information regarding the Mercury Inventory Reporting rule.
The `Resources' list displays the following links:
  Mercury Electronic Reporting User Guide: Click the link to display the MER user guide for a PAO in a separate browser tab.
  Central Data Exchange (CDX) User Guide: TBD.
  Reporting Requirements for the Mercury Inventory of the Toxic Substances Control Act: TBD Link.
 EPA Frequent Questions: In progress/TBD link.
 Explanation of Terms: In progress/TBD link.
  Confidential Business Information (CBI) under TSCA: Click the link to generate the `Confidential Business Information under TSCA' page in a separate tab to learn about the CBI provisions of TSCA.
  EPA Mercury Inventory Reporting rule (40 CFR 713): Click the link to generate Part 713 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) in a separate tab.
  Toxic Substances Control Act: Click the subsequent links for additional information regarding TSCA.
 Summary of the Act: Click the link to generate the `Summary of the Toxic Substances Control Act' page in a separate browser tab.
 Mercury Inventory (15 U.S.C. 2607(b)(10)(D)): Click the link to generate Title 15, Chapter 53, Subchapter 2607 of the United States Code regarding reporting and retention of information in a separate browser tab.
 Export ban on elemental mercury (15 U.S.C. 2611(c)(1)) and export ban on mercury compounds (15 U.S.C. 2611(c)(7)): Click the link to generate Title 15, Chapter 53, Subchapter 2611 of the United States Code regarding exports in a separate browser tab.
  Chemical Data Reporting: Click the link to generate the `CDR under TSCA' page in a separate browser tab.
  Interstate Mercury Education and Reduction Clearinghouse (IMERC): Click the link to generate the `IMERC' page in a separate browser tab.
  NAICS Codes: Click the link to generate the `NAICS' page in a separate browser tab; this page allows you to search for a specific code by keyword or digit.
  Conversion Calculator (grams to pounds): TBD link.