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Progress Update Jason Branz Joelle Hulbert

Progress Update Jason Branz Joelle Hulbert. PFIRS Overview:. ARB. Public. Input Emissions Data to BlueSky. Aware of where burns are taking place. Post burn reports make short work for emissions inventory. Update CB3s. Can see burn-day information. BlueSky. PFIRS Database. Land Mgr.

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Progress Update Jason Branz Joelle Hulbert

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  1. Progress Update Jason Branz Joelle Hulbert

  2. PFIRS Overview: ARB Public Input Emissions Data to BlueSky Aware of where burns are taking place Post burn reports make short work for emissions inventory Update CB3s Can see burn-day information BlueSky PFIRS Database Land Mgr. Air District Receives and Approves SMP Submit SMP Submit Post-burn report Call for ignition approval “Okay!/No Way!”

  3. Current Status • PFIRS is fully operational • https://secure.arb.ca.gov/pfirs • PFIRS’ Advantages • Recent Developments • System Test and Feedback • Next Steps

  4. PFIRS’ Advantages • Security • Secure Servers • keeps unauthorized individuals from viewing information • Redundant System is continually backed up • No data is lost if your computer goes down • Able to track activity on SMPs via time stamp • Easy to Access Data from Anywhere • Just Log in and Go!

  5. Recent Developments • Redesigned User Interface • Increased Functionality • Easier to Use • Sort Active Burns By Agency • Front Map • Upload Multiple Burn Units from Spreadsheet • Automatic Email Notifications

  6. System Test • Started September 2007 • Lake Tahoe Air Basin • Eleven Land Managers and Air Districts • Thirty People have used PFIRS during the test • Tester’s Feedback • Largely Positive • Instrumental in clarifying needs of districts and land managers • Gave the opportunity to work through undiscovered issues

  7. Next Steps (1 of 2) • ALM previously had PFIRS Steering Committee • Coordination with ALM will be vital as we consider • Further expansion of testing • In the same air districts • Into new air districts • Release of PFIRS later this year • Method and course of release

  8. Next Steps (2 of 2) • Developments and Coordination with Bluesky will be in Phase II • Starting in 2008 • Continued improvement of PFIRS depends on users input • Please let us know what you think of it!

  9. For more information, please contact: Joelle Hulbert PFIRS Project Manager jhulbert@arb.ca.gov 916.322.7456

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