SEDD Generator Tool Information

The Staged Electronic Data Deliverable (SEDD) Generator Tool's primary task is to convert local database data into an Extensible Markup Language (XML)-compliant file for delivery to other remote data systems. These remote systems can then use and/or import all or subsets of the data.

The SEDD Generator Tool addresses the US Environmental Protection Agency's (USEPA's) need to electronically receive analytical data from its contracting laboratories, and these laboratories' need to electronically deliver that data. Data must be in a reliable, secure, easy-to-use format that can be created and read by any computer system and be flexible enough to economically adapt to future needs. The SEDD Generator Tool is located at the Analytical Services Branch (ASB) Contractor's offices. A user account is required to log into the SEDD Generator Tool. Please contact Phil Cocuzza, USEPA ASB, at cocuzza.phil@epa.gov, or Michael S. Johnson, USEPA ASB, at johnson.michaels@epa.gov, for more information on how to apply for a SEDD Generator Tool account.

The SEDD Specification Version 5.1 (DRAFT)

This version of the SEDD Specification will be used for the new Contract Laboratory Program (CLP) Statement of Work (SOW) for Multi-Media Concentration Organics Analysis (SOM01.0). Laboratories and vendors wishing to submit test files for SOM01.0 must use the Document Type Definition (DTD) based on this Version 5.1 of the SEDD Specification and the instructions given in Exhibit H of SOM01.0. Exhibit H contains all the information necessary to generate the test files, including valid values. Exhibit H of SOM01.0 may be downloaded from the SOM01.0 page.