There seems to be some confusion about the data which is being used during Beta testing. We have heard some concerns that changes to the data used during Beta testing will affect official data.
The fact is that all of the data used during Beta testing is simply test data. In addition, the data used during Beta testing cannot affect official data that has been submitted to the EPA. There is no active connection between Beta testing data and official data.
The test data that is part of Beta testing was copied from the official data. As a copy, it reflects the official data as of early July 2007. Any changes made to official data after that time will not be seen in the Beta testing data.
As testers work with their Beta testing data, they might see some of their data that need to be corrected in the official version. In order for the data to be corrected in official data, testers are encouraged to make the corrections to their EDRs and include these corrections in their subsequent submissions.
A FAQ on this topic has been added to the General section.
The fact is that all of the data used during Beta testing is simply test data. In addition, the data used during Beta testing cannot affect official data that has been submitted to the EPA. There is no active connection between Beta testing data and official data.
The test data that is part of Beta testing was copied from the official data. As a copy, it reflects the official data as of early July 2007. Any changes made to official data after that time will not be seen in the Beta testing data.
As testers work with their Beta testing data, they might see some of their data that need to be corrected in the official version. In order for the data to be corrected in official data, testers are encouraged to make the corrections to their EDRs and include these corrections in their subsequent submissions.
A FAQ on this topic has been added to the General section.
Do changes made to data during Beta testing affect official data?
All of the data used during Beta testing is simply test data. Consequently, the data used during Beta testing cannot affect official data which has been submitted to the EPA. There is no active connection between Beta testing data and official data.
The test data that is part of Beta testing was copied from the official data. As a copy, it reflects the official data as of early July 2007. Any changes made to official data after that time will not be seen in the Beta testing data.
As you work with your Beta testing data, you might find some of your data which need to be corrected in the official version. In order for the data to be corrected in official data, you are encouraged to make the corrections to your EDRs and include these corrections in your subsequent submissions of official data.
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