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Permit Limits Status Permit Basic Permitted Tracking Events Permitted Features Limit Sets Limits 2
Permit Limits in ICIS • Limits How can I tell in ICIS if the Permitted Feature and Limit Sets have been entered? 3
Parameter Limit Defined • A Limit is a parameter (something to be measured) with associated numerical limits or monitoring requirements for a release to the environment from a permitted feature • A parameter may be one of the following – Chemical (e. g. , phosphorus) – Biological organism (e. g. , fecal coliform) – Physical condition (e. g. , temperature) – Characteristic (e. g. , p. H) Limits 4
Parameter Limits on DMR Form • Limit Values determine the data a Permittee has to report on DMRs for a parameter Limits 5
ICIS Columns Defined • ICIS refers to the value fields as Q 1, Q 2, C 1, C 2 and C 3. • The terms “Average”, “Maximum” and Minimums” have no meaning as the Statistical Base code defines the type measurement taken for each value field. Q 1 Q 2 C 1 C 2 C 3 • ICIS is more flexible than the DMR form, and will allow up to 5 minimums, 5 averages, or 5 maximum values for each parameter limit. Limits 6
Limit Segments • Limits are organized within a Limit Set by Parameter (e. g. , Ammonia Nitrogen) • A Parameter is defined as a collection of Limit Segments that have matching – NPDES ID – Permitted Feature Identifier – Limit Set Designator – Parameter Code – Monitoring Location Code – Season ID Limits 7
Limit Segments • Segments are the actual Limits or monitoring requirements for a Parameter • Usually Segments for a Parameter have different Limit Start and/or End Dates • There are three kinds of Limit Segments – Base Limits – Permit Modification Limits (PML) – Enforcement Action Limits (EA) Limits 8
Limit Segments • Base Limits are the Limits initially issued with the Permit • PMLs are Limits that result from a Permit Modification • EA Limits are the Limits applied by an Enforcement Action’s Final Order • Limits for Segments within a Parameter can overlap each other • When Limits overlap, there is a hierarchy that determines which segment applies for a given point in time – EA Limits supercede PMLs and Base Limits – PMLs supercede Base Limits 9
Limit Segments for Arsenic PARAMETER (VA 0000001, 001 -A, Arsenic, Effluent Gross, Season 1) Start Value = 4 Start Base Limit PML End Value = 2 Start Enforcement Action Limit End Value = 7 Limits 10
Limit Segments • ICIS Example of Limit Segments – Base Limit – Modification – Enforcement Action Limits 11
Test Your Knowledge • Which limit is in effect for the month? Base, Mod, or Enf Action – July 2011 – March 2012 – September 2010 – December 2010 – October 2015 Limits 12
Test Your Knowledge - Answer • Limits Which limit is in effect for the month? Base, Mod, or Enf Action – July 2011 Enf Action – March 2012 Mod – September 2010 Base – December 2010 Enf Action – October 2015 Mod 13
Expected DMRs • An Expected DMR Schedule is generated when Limits are added to a Limit Set • Parameters with a limit value or monitoring requirement will show on the expected DMRs Limits 14
Limit Segments • If DMR data have been received for a segment and a new segment is added, the data may be moved to the new segment • Updates to Limits such as changing dates and months will result in updates to the Expected DMR Schedule • Any changes to the Expected DMR Schedule may result in updates to Violations for the received DMR data • Any change that will result in orphaned received DMR data will be rejected Limits 15
Limit Segments • When the Permit’s Expiration Date is reached its Limits remain in effect – Base and PML segments with Limit End Date = Permit Expiration date are eligible for Administrative Continuance – If more than one Segment is eligible for Administrative Continuance for a Parameter, the one highest in the hierarchy will be continued Limits 16
Entering Parameter Base Limits 17
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Limit Screen • The Limit Screen captures the following information – – – – Limits Limit Identification Limit Information Values User Defined Fields Trade Partners Stay Information Stay Values 20
Parameter Requirements Limits 21
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Data Entry Screen for Limits 23
Entering Parameter Base Limits • Key Data Fields – Parameter code – Monitoring Location – Season id – Dates Limits 24
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Entering Parameter Base Limits • Season ID – Numeric, 0 thru 12 – Defaults to “ 0” Limits 28
Entering Parameter Base Limits • Limit Start Date defaults to Permit Effective Date • Limit End Date defaults to Permit Expiration Date Limits 29
Entering Parameter Base Limits • Change of Limit Status Indicator shows whether the Limit is a Base, PML, or EA Limit – Base: blank – PML: Modification – EA Limit: Enforcement Action • If the Limit is a PML, Modification Effective Date and Modification Type are displayed and required Base Limits PML 30
Limit Information Limits 31
Limit Months • ALL Months are “ON” as a default when adding a limit • The Limit Months dictate which months the Limit applies – For example, if a Limit does not apply in September 2013, it will not appear on a DMR for 09/30/2013 • The system will warn users if they create seasonal Limits for a parameter with overlapping Months Limits 32
Limit Information • Limit Type indicates how the Limit should be evaluated for Effluent Violations – Enforceable Limits are eligible to receive Effluent Violations Ø Limit Type default – Alert Limits are not eligible to receive Effluent Violations Limits 33
Limit Information • Sample Type and Frequency of Analysis are required data • If the sample type of frequency of analysis is different than the permit requirements, you can pull an ICIS report to see the discrepancies – Ex. Permit requirement – sample weekdays DMR form – sample once that week Limits 34
Limit Information – Effluent Trading Partner Program – http: //water. epa. gov/type/watersheds/trading. cfm Limits 35
Limit Values • Up to five Values may be entered for each Limit that will be reported on for its DMRs – Two Quantity (Q 1, Q 2) – Three Concentration (C 1, C 2, C 3) • The minimum data elements that need to be entered to create a Limit Value are – Unit – Statistical Base Code Limits 36
Limit Values • Different units are entered for Quantity and Concentration Values • Units must be valid for the Limit’s Parameter Code (e. g. , cannot enter mg/l for p. H) • The Statistical Base code indicates – Value is a Minimum, Maximum, Average, or Total – Impacts violation calculations, RNC/SNC determinations Limits 37
Limit Values • There are three types of Limit Values that may be created – Limited: Limit Value is entered – Required Monitoring: Limit Value is blank and Optional Monitoring = No – Optional Monitoring: Limit Value is blank and Optional Monitoring = Yes Limited Limits Optional Monitoring Required Monitoring 38
Limit Value Qualifier • There are four ways a limited Value qualifier – Less Than (<) – Less Than or Equal To (<=) – Greater Than (>) – Greater Than or Equal To (>=) • For example if a Limit is < 0. 5, entering a DMR Value of 0. 5 exceeds that Limit. If a Limit is <= 0. 5, entering a DMR Value of 0. 5 will not exceed that Limits 39
Limit Information - User Defined Fields • Optional fields designed for the State or Regions use Limits 40
Effluent Trading Partners • Effluent Trade Partners are displayed on the Edit Limit screen Limits 41
Limit Values - Stay Information • A Limit may be stayed by a court injunction or an appeal • Three options for entering a Limit that has been stayed – Suppress Effluent Violation generation (Stay Type = X) – Suppress DMR Non-Receipt Violation generation and DMR preprinting (Stay Type = Y) – Use an alternate Stay Value (Stay Type = Z) • Stay Start and End Dates indicate the duration of a Stay – Stay End Date can be blank Limits 42
Limit Values – Stay Information • Stay Values may be entered if the Stay Type of Z is used • These Alternate Values will be used instead of the Limit Values during the duration of the Stay Limits 43
Limit Values – Stay Information • After a Stay has ended – A Stay End Date is entered – The Stay Violation Calculation Indicator tells the system whether to reevaluate the DMR data for the duration of the Stay Limits 44
Screen Options • Do we have other parameters to add? Limits – Save & Exit Saves record and goes to “Add Limit” page – Save & Continue Saves record and remains on screen – Save & Add Another Saves record and enables you to enter next parameter – Save & Add Season Saves record and enables you to add season – Cancel Error made, start over 45
Save and Add Another Option • When the user clicks the Save & Add Another button, values copied to the new Add screen: – – – Season ID Start Date End Date Sample Type Frequency of Analysis • The Months and Statistical Base Codes will continue to reflect the defaults on the Limit Set Limits 46
Save and Add Season Option • When the user clicks the Save & Add Season button, values copied to the new Add screen: – – Start Date End Date Sample Type Frequency of Analysis • The Season ID will be blank • The Months and Statistical Base Codes will continue to reflect the defaults on the Limit Set Limits 47
Entering Permit Limits 48
Flow Base Limits 49
Flow Base Limit, Continued • Which side of the form should Flow be reported? – Quantity or Concentration Limits 50
Unit Codes Limits 51
Flow Base Limit, Continued Select – Quantity Unit Code Limits 52
Flow Base Limit, Continued Limits 53
Back to the Permit – Seasonal Limits 54
Adding Seasonal Limits • Save and Add Another – Fields copied over – Check closely, any changes for Ammonia Nitrogen Limits 55
Test Your Knowledge Limits 56
Adding Seasonal Limits 57
Adding Seasonal Units Limits 58
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Unit Code Search Limits 60
Adding Seasonal Units 13 Limits MO AVG 7. 7 MO AVG 10. 5 WKLY AVG 61
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Adding Additional Parameters Limits 68
Quarterly Requirements Limits 69
General Foods Permit – Finish all other parameters for 001 A Ø Ø Ø CBOD TSS Dissolved Oxygen p. H Total Residual Chlorine 80082 00530 00300 (minimum) See Footnotes See Special Conditions – Add base limits to 001 Q Ø Lead Ø Copper 01051 01042 – Add base limits to INFL A (monitoring location changes to influent structure) Ø Flow Ø BOD Ø TSS Limits 50050 00310 00530 monitoring location = G 70
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Editing Key Elements • Mistakes in entering the Limit Start and End Dates may be fixed using the Edit Key Elements function Need to change start of mod limit to 01/01/2011 instead of 2012 Limits 72
Editing Key Elements • This screen allows the user to edit multiple segments in one transaction – This prevents the creation of gaps or overlaps between segments Change the “Target” date to 01/01/2011 and save Limits 73
Editing Key Elements • DMR data impacted by the date changes will be reevaluated for violation detection Limits 74
Deleting a Limit Segment • Deleting a Limit segment may cause received DMR data to move to another Limit segment and to be reevaluated for Violations • Deleting a segment is prevented if – Received DMR data will be orphaned – If it is the last Base Limit or PML – If there are EA Limits for the parameter – Gaps would be created between the Limit Start and End Dates of a group of Limits 75
Deleting a Parameter • Deleting an entire Parameter deletes all its segments and any received DMR data • Deleting a Parameter is prevented if – The Limit Parameter contains any EA Limits 76
ICIS Customer Support If further assistance is required please contact Your Assigned System Administrator or ICIS Customer Support at (202) 564 -7756 or icis@epa. gov THANK YOU! Limits
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