1. Division of Air
AirCom
DARM’s New Compliance and Enforcement Database and Field Inspection Tool

2. What is AirCom
New compliance assurance database and field inspection tool
Replaces multiple existing applications
Facility information inventory system will remain active and accurate inventory data will become even more important
New location for data reports
New public compliance and enforcement interface
8/7/2014

3. Why AirCom? AirCom fixes current issues
Stable web-based platform does not require user application updates
User friendly – web-based tabbed browsing
Single application performs multiple functions and provides single point of data entry
Ensures data required to be submitted to EPA is collected in the system and in a way to allow for easier upload to EPA
Consistent process and system across state
Allows for workload planning and tracking
Includes reminders for when an activity has been started but not completed, to ensure State Review Framework (SRF) timeframes are met
8/7/2014

4. Why AirCom?
Old System Screenshot
8/7/2014

5. Key Features Web based and can be used on desktop, laptop, and tablet
“Hybrid” approach allows for generation of a custom inspection PDF that can be used to enter data on a tablet
AirCom will then extract data from PDF and automatically enter results into system
PDF can also be printed out and used for manual entry of inspection results
8/7/2014

6. Key Features Easy workload management Second-level review
Activities can be created at any time and placed into “Planned” status
Once activity results are entered, activity moves to “In Progress”
Automated s will remind staff if activities are pending and not yet completed
Second-level review
When activity is completed, can be marked “Ready for Review” to be sent to manager
Not all activities require management review
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7. Key Features
EPA violation type and criteria can be entered directly into system
Data checks –
System will check activity data to ensure all required data is entered
System will alert user when observations exceed allowable values – Ensures noncompliance accurately documented
Data will be uploaded automatically to EPA, with minimal, if any, manual QA/QC
Existing data will be migrated into new system
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8. Key Features Old System New System 8/7/2014 Facility Non - General
Permit
Inspector
uses EASIIR to
download files
to portable
device
Inspector performs
inspection and
records results on
portable device
EASIIR
creates
Activity in
ARMS CA
ARMS query shows
time for activities
to be performed
performs
inspection
ARMS Inventory
Files
uploaded
from portable
Activity
through GPCI
downloads
checklist
updates
compliance
status
through
GPCI
Inspector downloads
inspection form .
AIRCOM system will
evaluate to return
correct form
Assigned to an
Activity Status
is “Planned”
Results of
inspection entered
and PDF uploaded
File read by system
and validated
Offline
Activity Status is
“In Progress”
and during
records results
online
Online
User in office creates
new inspection
Activity is
assigned
to Manager
Inspector verifies
completion of
entry of all
results
“Ready for Review”
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9. How AirCom Works
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10. How AirCom Works
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11. How AirCom Works
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12. How AirCom Works
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13. How AirCom Works
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14. Offline Fillable PDF Inspection Form
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15. How AirCom Works
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16. What’s Next? Public Compliance and Enforcement Interface
Automated EPA compliance and enforcement uploads
Administrative Screens
Enhancements
11/16/2018