ESTEP Manual

The Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (ESTEP) Manual establishes the minimum requirements for participation in the Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (ESTEP). Participation is voluntary, but if manufacturers wish to participate, then they must conform to the manual's procedural requirements.

Version 1.0

• ESTEP Manual 1.0 (Final) - April 8, 2024
• ESTEP Manual 1.0 Public Comments
• ESTEP Manual 1.0 Federal Register Notice for Public Comment
• ESTEP Manual 1.0 (Draft) - November 14, 2023

ESTEP Forms

The EAC will use the information collected in these forms to improve the quality of election-supporting technology in federal elections, and to collect necessary information on these manufacturers and their systems.

Manufacturer Registration

• ESTEP Manufacturer Registration 1.0 (Final) - March 6, 2024
• ESTEP Manufacturer Registration 1.0 Federal Register Notice #2 for Public Comment
• ESTEP Manufacturer Registration 1.0 Federal Register Notice #1 for Public Comment
• ESTEP Manufacturer Registration 1.0 (Draft) - November 14, 2023

Application for Participation

• ESTEP Application for Participation 1.0 (Final) - March 6, 2024
• ESTEP Application for Participation 1.0 Federal Register Notice #2 for Public Comment
• ESTEP Application for Participation 1.0 Federal Register Notice #1 for Public Comment
• ESTEP Application for Participation 1.0 (Draft) - September 15, 2023

Anomaly Reporting

• ESTEP Anomaly Reporting 1.0 (Final) - July 22, 2024
• ESTEP Anomaly Reporting 1.0 Federal Register Notice #2 for Public Comment
• ESTEP Anomaly Reporting 1.0 Federal Register Notice #1 for Public Comment
• ESTEP Anomaly Reporting 1.0 (Draft) - February 21, 2024

Root Cause Analysis

• ESTEP Root Cause Analysis 1.0 (Final) - July 22, 2024
• ESTEP Root Cause Analysis 1.0 Federal Register Notice #2 for Public Comment
• ESTEP Root Cause Analysis 1.0 Federal Register Notice #1 for Public Comment
• ESTEP Root Cause Analysis 1.0 (Draft) - February 21, 2024