Net DMR What is it and what can

Net. DMR What is it and what can it do for me?

What is Net. DMR? n A Web-based tool that allows permittees to electronically sign and submit discharge monitoring reports (DMRs). n Net. DMR was developed under an EPA grant by a consortium of 12 states coordinated by the Environmental Council of States (ECOS) and led by Texas. n The data is automatically submitted from Net. DMR to the EPA’s Integrated Compliance Information System (ICIS)-NPDES database.

Who Will Manage Net. DMR? n EPA to host a national version of Net. DMR. n TCEQ to host the Texas version of Net. DMR for use by permittees who have their enforcement authority delegated to TCEQ. Texas instance can be found at: www. texasnetdmr. org

Net. DMR Benefits Offers an alternative to paper submissions, reducing paperwork burden. n Improves data quality by automatically error checking and validating data prior to submission. n Aids in the timeliness of DMR data submissions. n Expands the ability of states and EPA in targeting their limited resources to meet environmental goals. n

Net. DMR Features Automatic error checking n Data validation prior to submittal n Electronic confirmation that submittals have been received n Upload data files for multiple outfalls n Attach documents (e. g. lab data, pictures, or other relevant documents) n Different roles may be assigned for each permit n

Net. DMR Enhancements n Using invalid NODI Codes now generates soft errors that you MUST acknowledge by placing a check in the checkbox beside the non-reporting violation warnings that will be displayed below the completed DMR.

Net. DMR Enhancements (cont. ) n Leaving data fields blank now generates hard errors that you MUST fix by either entering numerical data or a NODI code before you will be allowed to Sign and Submit.

Net. DMR - Roles Permittee Read-only n Edit Access n Signatory Access n Permit Administrator n

Net. DMR Security n Communications with Net. DMR are secured by a password, responses to security questions, and use of a security protocol commonly used by online banking sites. n In addition, Net. DMR has received approval from EPA that it meets the requirements of the Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Rule (CROMERR). The CROMERR standards are designed to provide these electronic submittals with the same level of legal dependability as the corresponding paper submittals.

Account Creation Tips www. texasnetdmr. org Choose “Permitte User” for your user type if you will need signatory access. The “Data Provider” user type is edit only. n When creating an account, answer your security questions in one word answers, either in all capitals or all lowercase letters. WRITE THEM DOWN AND SAVE THEM! n

Account Verification & Access Requests www. texasnetdmr. org

DMR Data Entry, Edit Checks & Submission www. texasnetdmr. org

Net. DMR User Growth 4, 500 4, 000 4078 3, 500 3501 3, 000 3026 2, 500 2604 2, 000 1, 500 1, 000 4237 2160 1472 500 0 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Net. DMR Submittals Copy of Records Submitted/Year 70, 000 60, 000 50, 000 40, 000 30, 000 20, 000 10, 000 0 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Compliance and Enforcement Review § Net. DMR (in addition to paper DMRs) is routinely monitored by TCEQ and EPA for compliance with permitted requirements. § Effluent exceedance violations § Standard Conventional/Toxic § Bacteria Related § Non-Reporting violations § Completely missing documents § Partially incomplete documents § Invalid No Discharge Indicator (NODI) selections

Compliance and Enforcement Review (cont. ) DMR and Facility Compliance Public Access (EPA) § Enforcement Compliance History Online (ECHO) website at: http: //www. epa-echo. gov/echo/ § Envirofacts website at: http: //www. epa. gov/enviro/

Future of e-Reporting On July 15, 2013, the proposed NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule was signed for publication in the Federal Register. • Phase 1 (effective one year after effective date for final rule) • States transmit basic facility/permit information to EPA for sites covered under Federal General Permit NOIs, NOTs, NECs, etc. ) • States transmit inspections, violations, and enforcement actions to EPA. • Mandatory e. DMR reporting from NPDES permittees. • Presently voluntary but encouraged (Present Usage - 68%)

Future of e-Reporting cont. • Phase 2 (effective two years after effective date of final rule) • • Mandatory e-filing of General Permit records (e. g. NOIs, NOTs, etc. ) Mandatory e-filing of Program Reports for all facilities • Pretreatment Program Annual Reports • Industrial Users in Cities without Approved Pretreatment Programs • Biosolid Program Annual Reports • CAFO Annual Reports • MS 4 Reports • SSO Events • Construction Schedules • Quarterly Compliance Schedules • Etc.

Future of e-Reporting cont. • • • EPA received 169 public comments Estimated effective date of final rule ~December 2015 • Phase 1 in effect by December 2016 • Phase 2 in effect by December 2017 Visit the following for the latest updates: http: //www 2. epa. gov/compliance/proposed-national-pollutant -discharge-elimination-system-npdes-electronic-reporting-rule

For More Information Net. DMR@tceq. texas. gov n Call the Net. DMR Help Line at 512 -239 -e. DMR n Visit the Net. DMR Information Web page at www. tceq. texas. gov/goto/Net. DMR n Login to the Net. DMR Application at www. texasnetdmr. org n COMING SOON! You will be able to subscribe to our e-mailing list for the latest updates and alerts. n