Adding an EPD – Asphalt Concrete

This document provides a comprehensive step-by-step walkthrough on how to add an EPD to the Caltrans EPD Database.

OVERVIEW

Steps

1. After Logging in, select "Add New EPD" from Top Ribbon
2. Select Material Type - Asphalt Concrete and Click Next
3. Fill in all data fields below
   1. EPD Information
   2. Material Type Information
   3. Product Category Rule (PCR) Information
   4. Global Warming Potential (GWP)
4. Upload EPD File in pdf format
5. Click Continue
6. Review Data Entry
   1. Verify all the data entered
   2. Click Back button if revisions are necessary.
   3. Click Submit button if all the data is entered. Congratulations, you have submitted an EPD to the database pending review.
7. Check the Status on the Dashboard tab.

DETAILED WALKTHROUGH

Step 1 - After Logging in, select "Add New EPD" from Top Ribbon

Step 2 - Select Material Type – Asphalt Concrete and Click Next

Step 3 – Fill in All Data Fields

Refer to EPD for required information. Data entry will be for users to search/filter EPDs to submit for projects.

a) EPD Information

For asphalt concrete EPDs the independent verifier is listed on the last page. You can also search the EPD pdf for "independent verifier".

b) Material Type Information

c) Product Category Rule (PCR) Reference

d) Enter Global Warming Potential (GWP)

Note, GWP for asphalt concrete should be entered Metric Tons, NOT SHORT TONS.

Step 4- Upload File

Upload the EPD in pdf format and click continue.

Note: Make sure to fill out all highlighted cells otherwise you won’t be allowed to proceed.

Step 5 - Review Data Entry

a. Verify all the data entered.

b. Click the Edit button if revisions are necessary.

c. Click the Submit button if all data is entered. Congratulations you have submitted an EPD to the database! It will be reviewed by Caltrans, and if no errors are found you will be notified that the EPD has been accepted.

Step 6-Check Status on Database

You can use the Contractor Dashboard to verify the EPD was added to the database. It is currently "pending" and will be reviewed by Caltrans METS. After the EPD has been verified by Caltrans METS, the status will change to "active"

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