Compliance Reporting for Portable Fuel Containers

Once you have received your certificate of conformity, follow these steps to submit required compliance reports.

STEP 1: Confirm that you have access to Verify.

You must register with EPA to gain access to the Verify system for the specific manufacturer code for which you are seeking certification.

How to register for the Verify system

You must also set up an account with EPA to establish the necessary Verify roles.

Account setup for the Verify system

STEP 2: Update manufacturer information in Verify.

To update information, users must have the "Maintain Manufacturer Information" role in the Verify system. Otherwise, users will only be able to view the information.

Information to Update

Updates include (but are not limited to):

Industry sector(s);
Addresses;
Contacts and Industry/Compliance Programs;
Test labs; and
Notification email addresses (used for Verify's broadcast notifications).

STEP 3: Review all applicable regulations.

Regulations provide requirements for certification and compliance.

40 CFR Part 59, Subpart F
Control of evaporative emissions from new and in-use portable fuel containers.

STEP 4: Prepare compliance reporting materials.

Manufacturers must send EPA an annual warranty report summarizing successful warranty claims by emission family under §59.612, including the reason for the claim. The report must be submitted to EPA by July 1 for the preceding calendar year.

STEP 5: Submit the completed applicable compliance reporting materials in Verify.

Submit the completed applicable compliance reporting materials by the required deadlines.

STEP 6: Confirm that your submission(s) from Step 5 were accepted by Verify.

Within a few minutes of all submissions, the submitter will receive a notification in their CDX inbox indicating whether the submission was accepted or rejected.

To access your CDX inbox, click the "Inbox" link on the left navigation bar of the MyCDX homepage.