Vehicle and Engine Certification

Compliance Reporting for Locomotives

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

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.

Regulations

Review the following:

Selected Guidance Letters

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STEP 4: Prepare compliance reporting materials.

Download and complete the materials below.

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

Login to the Verify System through the CDX portal: Central Data Exchange (CDX)

Click the applicable industry role on the MyCDX homepage.

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.