1. What is it and what can it do for me?
NetDMR
What is it and what can it do for me?

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

3. Who Will Manage NetDMR? EPA to host a national version of NetDMR.
TCEQ to host the Texas version of NetDMR for use by permittees who have their enforcement authority delegated to TCEQ. Texas instance can be found at:

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

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

6. NetDMR Enhancements
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.

7. NetDMR Enhancements (cont.)
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.

8. NetDMR - Roles Permittee Read-only Edit Access Signatory Access
Permit Administrator

9. NetDMR Security
Communications with NetDMR are secured by a password, responses to security questions, and use of a security protocol commonly used by online banking sites.
In addition, NetDMR 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.

10. 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.
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!

11. Account Verification & Access Requests

12. DMR Data Entry, Edit Checks & Submission

13. NetDMR User Growth
NetDMR User Growth Trends from 2009 Through the Present: In 2009 we had 1472 NetDMR users. In 2010, 2160 users. In 2011, 2604 users. In 2012, 3026 users. In 2013, 3501 users. In 2014, we had 4078 users. In 2015, we have 4237 users so far.

14. Copy of Records Submitted/Year
NetDMR Submittals
Copy of Records Submitted/Year
NetDMR Copy of Record Submittals per year: In 2009, we had 18,274 COR submissions. In 2010, we had 46,211 submissions. In 2011, we had 50,482 submissions. In 2012, we had 52,274 submissions. In 2013, we had 58,089 submissions. In 2014, we had 60,266 submissions. In 2015, we have had 14,561 COR submissions so far.

15. Compliance and Enforcement Review
NetDMR (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

16. Compliance and Enforcement Review (cont.)
DMR and Facility Compliance Public Access (EPA)
Enforcement Compliance History Online (ECHO) website at:
Envirofacts website at:

17. 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 eDMR reporting from NPDES permittees.
Presently voluntary but encouraged (Present Usage - 68%)

18. 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
MS4 Reports
SSO Events
Construction Schedules
Quarterly Compliance Schedules
Etc.

19. 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:

20. For More Information NetDMR@tceq.texas.gov
Call the NetDMR Help Line at eDMR
Visit the NetDMR Information Web page at
Login to the NetDMR Application at
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