EPA requires the Owner to demonstrate products and items covered under the AIS regulations are in conformance. Owners can demonstrate conformance using either Step Certification or Final Manufacturer Certification methods.
Step Certification: Requires each handler (supplier, fabricator, manufacturer, processor etc) of the iron and steel products in certifies that their step in the process was domestically performed. Each time a step in the manufacturing process takes place, the manufacturer delivers its work along with a certification of its origin.
Final Manufacturers Certification: Requires the final manufacturer that delivers the iron or steel product to the worksite, vendor, or contractor may provide a certification asserting that all manufacturing processes occurred in the United States.
Five Minimum Requirements for Information to include in an AIS Certification:
Name of Manufacturer (Note: Should appear in the text of the letter and be on the company letter head.)
The location of the manufacturing facility where the product or process took place (not its headquarters)
A description of the product or item being delivered
A named project / location that the product was delivered to
A signature by a manufacturer's responsible party
Example of Manufacturer Certification