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Process Diagram for a Quality Assurance Plan

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

QAP Process Diagram

QAP Process Diagram, Provides the process to create, submit, and activate a QAP. Shows the interaction between OTAQREG, EMTS, and EPA.
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Text for image: The QAP process diagram shows the process to create, submit, and activate a Quality Assurance Plan. It shows the interaction between the OTAQ Registration System, the EPA Moderated Transaction System, and EPA. 

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

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Last updated on August 26, 2026
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