PADEP CSMM REV. 8 IMPLEMENTATION BACKGROUND

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) has issued a directive that calls for significant changes in the electronic submission format of air emissions quarterly reports. The specifics of this directive may be found within the Continuous Source Monitoring Manual (CSMM) Revision 8. An overview of the program and the details on CSMM Rev. 8 may be found using the following link:
http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/subject/advcoun/aqtac/aqtac.htm

The monitoring and reporting changes proposed in Revision 8 will require all affected sources to begin reporting data in Electronic Data Report (EDR) or “record type” format, as soon as 3rd Quarter 2007. The PADEP EDR will be managed by a software tool called CEMDPS. EDR record type reporting has been used by the EPA’s Clean Air Markets Division (CAMD) since the early 1990’s and is currently being used by all sources that report data under the Acid Rain program and the NOx SIP Call.

Sources in Pennsylvania that are required to report emissions data to PADEP must convert to the new Record Type format beginning on the “first day following the second calendar quarter following release of the CEMDPS program”. The current schedule has the CEMDPS program being released in June 2007 which would require sources to begin reporting using the new record type formats by the first quarter submission deadline in reporting year 2008. This means that every DAS collecting data and generating a PADEP report today in the current text-file format must be modified to handle the new EDR record type reporting requirements no later than December 31, 2007.

A copy of the proposed PADEP timeline for record type reporting requirements follows. As part of the overall PADEP migration to the new reporting format, the agency has contracted an outside third party company to develop the new software to handle the changes in reporting formats including the CEMDPS software tool. The results of this development effort will lay the groundwork for DAS vendors supporting the affected sources required to report under PADEP CSMM Rev 8.

VIM Technologies, Inc. will provide expert guidance to our users on how to use our software solution as a stand-alone entity and in conjunction with the CEMDPS program. We will walk you through each step of the way and assist you in ensuring 100% compliance, by the regulatory deadline. For those sources looking for support, we offer enhanced service programs from data quality assurance to complete turn-key report generation and submittal. VIM Technologies, Inc. can provide everything you need to meet your air compliance needs.

VIM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. PADEP REV 8. TIMELINE

VIM Technologies, Inc. is fully prepared and ready to implement the EDR record type reporting requirements in accordance with the agency’s plan, as illustrated by the integrated Schedule to the right. We have been involved with the PADEP Ad-Hoc Monitoring Technical Workgroup as a stakeholder since its inception in 2004 and attend regular meetings to discuss its progress. We have offered our services as technical advisors and because of our extensive experience with electronic reporting and data quality control, VIM Technologies, Inc. regularly exchanges concept materials with key members of the regulator’s design team. We are fully engaged in this process and are geared for success.

VIM Technologies will be an active participant in the Pilot test program which begins in early 2007. We are now teaming with selected air compliance partners to participate in this testing. The criteria for Pilot Test selection will be based on preferred application profiles, dictated by PADEP. This test period is an integral part of the implementation program and will involve select VIM supported clients. During the test period both the existing reporting format as well as the new EDR record type file will be submitted. If you are interested in volunteering for the Pilot Test submittal period please let us know. We will match your facility up with the preferred profile list and place you in the schedule accordingly.

VIM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. SOLUTION

VIM Technologies, Inc. brings over 14 years of air compliance data acquisition handling experience to all sources affected by EDR reportable regulations. We specialize in low impact, cost effective DAS replacement solutions custom configured to fit end user specific needs. If you have any reservations, concerns or are unsure at all about where your current supplier is taking you, then you should consider a VIM DAS solution.

VIM Technologies, Inc. is standing by to conduct a site specific needs analysis and to assist you in making the best decision possible in the selection of your PADEP EDR partner. Please contact us by calling 866-4-VIM-HELP or by email at vimsales@vimtechnologies.com if you have any questions about our program or to schedule an air compliance consultation.