• What is a Copy of Record (COR)?
• How do I access my COR/XSL?
• In what browser can I view my COR?
• What is XML?
• If the XML file I downloaded is raw and unformatted how do I view it formatted?
• What does XML look like without XSL formatting?
• What is XSL?
• Which XSL file do I download and where do I put it?
• Why is my COR not available to view?

What is a Copy of Record (COR)?

A COR is the user's receipt of what was submitted to TCEQ. It is snapshot of the data at the time of submission. The COR contains:

• The data and identifying tags.
• The person who submitted the data.
• The date and time of the submission.
• The IP address from where the data was submitted.
• The certification statement for the report.
• The confirmation number.
• The hash code.

How do I access my COR/XSL?

A COR and it's XSL stylesheet can be viewed and downloaded from the Submission Log.

1. Log into STEERS at https://www3.tceq.texas.gov/steers/ using your web browser.
2. On the STEERS Home Page, press the Submissions button located in the second row of navigation buttons at the top of the page.
3. Enter search criteria to locate the desired submission. You can search based on program area, report type, ID, account, date range, and/or confirmation number. Press Search to continue or Cancel to return to the STEERS Home page.
4. The application will display all records that meet your search criteria.
   • You can view a COR by selecting "View COR" from the dropdown box and pressing Go.
   • To save the COR, select the "Save COR" option. You should save the file with a .xml extension.
   • To save the COR's XSL (see definition below), select the "Save XSL" option. You should save the file with a .xsl extension.

In what browser can I view my COR?

A COR is an XML document which can be viewed by any XML-compliant browser.

What is XML?

XML is self-descriptive code used for data storage. It is easily configured and understood by both humans and programs. XML is customizable, versatile, has information structure, and will be widely used in the future. STEERS uses XML to give its customers a COR (copy of record) when the customer submits data. STEERS transcribes the submitted data into XML and makes it available to the user for viewing or download.

If the XML file I downloaded is raw and unformatted how do I view it formatted?

You will need to download the appropriate XSL file to your computer. To download a COR's XSL, please see the How do I access my COR/XSL above.

What does XML look like without XSL formatting?

<contact>
  <first_name>John</first_name>
  <last_name>Hancock</last_name>
  <company>TWDB</company>
  <company_address>
    <street>1700 North Congress</street>
    <city>Austin</city>
    <state>Texas</state>
    <zip>78751</zip>
  </company_address>
</contact>
<contact>
  <first_name>Jane</first_name>
  <last_name>Doe</last_name>
  <company>TNRCC</company>
  <company_address>
    <street>12100 Park 35 Circle</street>
    <city>Austin</city>
    <state>Texas</state>
    <zip>78753</zip>
  </company_address>
</contact>

From this example it could be determined that this may be a persons information from a contact list. Each item of information is wrapped within descriptive tags. All XML files have a file extension of .xml on their file name.

What is XSL?

An XSL is a stylesheet that provides a way to format and arrange XML. STEERS uses XSL to display the COR XML data exactly as it appeared at the time of submission.

Which XSL file do I download and where do I put it?

The second line of the XML COR contains a link to the specific XSL that is needed. To download a COR's XSL, please see the How do I access my COR/XSL above.

Why is my COR not available to view?

For certain programs, the COR may contain data that is considered sensitive information and will not be made available for viewing within STEERS. The COR may be obtained directly from the TCEQ business area.