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Catch the Wave to Electronic Reporting. Net DMR. NetDMR – Electronic Reporting is now Available for DMRs. Catch the Wave. Region 6 Implementation Each DMR submission date will be phased in, with the first wave beginning in January DMR submittal dates in April and July 2010
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Catch the Wave • Region 6 Implementation • Each DMR submission date will be phased in, with the first wave beginning in January • DMR submittal dates in April and July 2010 • Attend On-line Permittee Training in February • 3 Classes, Feb. 2, 4, and 9 • Practice in NetDMR test database • One or more successful submission • Ride the wave into NetDMR Production Environment
NetDMR • Can surf your way to the top by electronically submitting Discharge Monitoring Reports (eDMRs • Data flows from NetDMR thru the Central Data Exchange (CDX) rapidly to ICIS
Catch the Wave • As the tide rolls in: • NPDES-permitted facilities can electronically sign and submit DMRs via a secure internet site consistent with CROMERR • Electronic submission of DMRs, is voluntary
Waves of Benefits • The fast moving current will take you from using paper DMRs to a web-based submission • Staff will have more time to swim and surf as data entry burden will be significantly reduced. 40,000
Waves of Benefits • Three ways to enter data electronically • Direct Data Entry • Import file • Data Provider (Lab enters – you sign)
Waves of Benefits • Less waste will be found in the streams and rivers as preprinted DMRs will no longer be required • Data will ride rapidly across the waters and will enter the ICIS-NPDES Cruiseline exactly the way it was sent
Waves of Benefits • Official Copy of Records (CORs) are stored and can be viewed or downloaded
Waves of Benefits • Enhancements to NetDMR • No Discharge – in paper world • One letter with numerous outfalls listed • Recommendation made during testing to allow a similar function in NetDMR • Currently has the “highest” priority • Group or Individual recommendations for enhancements • Contact Cathy Bius 214) 665-6456 or Helen Nguyen 214) 665-6458
FAQ Surfer Questions • Where do I go …. Dude? • surf the web www.epa.gov/netdmr • Like, what am I going to find there? • Everything you ever wanted to know about NetDMR • Check this out too - About NetDMR, for Permittees • Totally Awesome User Guide • Really cool people Region 6 staff
First Person to Catch the Wave is…… • Marsha Dupont
Lifeguards are on duty • Questions that are technical in nature: • Robert Houston 214) 665-8565 • Sharon Haggard 214) 665-6472 • Questions about NetDMR • Helen Nguyen 214) 665-6458 • Subscriber Agreements • Judy Edelbrock 214) 665-8582 • Darlene Whitten-Hill 214) 665-6636