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

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.

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: www.texasnetdmr.org

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

Account Verification & Access Requests www.texasnetdmr.org

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

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.

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.

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

Compliance and Enforcement Review (cont.) DMR and Facility Compliance Public Access (EPA) Enforcement Compliance History Online (ECHO) website at: http://echo.epa.gov/ 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 eDMR 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 MS4 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://www2.epa.gov/compliance/proposed-national-pollutant-discharge-elimination-system-npdes-electronic-reporting-rule

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