1 TRI-MEweb: The Future for TRI Reporting Cory Wagner

2 What is TRI-MEweb? EPA’s on-line TRI electronic reporting system No more software to download No more software to download Can be accessed anywhere there is an internet connection Can be accessed anywhere there is an internet connection Enhanced Security Enhanced Security File format is extensible mark-up language (XML) instead of flat file File format is extensible mark-up language (XML) instead of flat file

3 Why TRI-MEweb? Will promote internet reporting Will promote internet reporting No need to CDs No need to CDs No need to test operating system/software compatibility No need to test operating system/software compatibility Application changes can be made instantly Application changes can be made instantly Will lead to earlier data releases due to increases in internet reporting Will lead to earlier data releases due to increases in internet reporting

4 RY 2006 TRI-MEweb Limited Release Approximately 700 facilities located in 14 states used the TRI-MEweb application to submit 2,925 chemical forms for RY Approximately 700 facilities located in 14 states used the TRI-MEweb application to submit 2,925 chemical forms for RY We experienced minimal technical issues The application generated a lot of feedback, much of it positive

5 The Good “ TRI-MEweb is fantastic. It saves hours of time preparing the TRI reports for our facility. Great job! “ TRI-MEweb is fantastic. It saves hours of time preparing the TRI reports for our facility. Great job! “ This submission format is great. Easy to use and understand. I hope it is available next year” “ This submission format is great. Easy to use and understand. I hope it is available next year” This online version is fabulous...thank you...great job!!!! This online version is fabulous...thank you...great job!!!!

6 The Bad (or the constructive) “working the new program was wonderful! I had no issues, easy to use and user friendly. Now in regards to the certifying official process this process needs a major improvement so that it becomes a simple and quick process plant managers do not have the luxury to spend time loading passwords and waiting on responses....etc....” “working the new program was wonderful! I had no issues, easy to use and user friendly. Now in regards to the certifying official process this process needs a major improvement so that it becomes a simple and quick process plant managers do not have the luxury to spend time loading passwords and waiting on responses....etc....”

7 EPA is listening to your comments “My comment is: I would like to print out forms to fill out as a draft so to review with the CEO or Facility Manager prior to submission.” Notice: Available in TRI-MEweb RY2007. Facilities can print off draft forms prior to submitting to CDX Notice: Available in TRI-MEweb RY2007. Facilities can print off draft forms prior to submitting to CDX Please keep them coming to help us refine our product!

8 Enhancing the Security of Electronic Submissions Government-wide initiative to enhance security of electronic submissions: EPA promulgated the Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Rule EPA promulgated the Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Rule Ensures that EPA and electronic reporters had a trusted relationship to prevent submittal/revision of data from unauthorized sources Ensures that EPA and electronic reporters had a trusted relationship to prevent submittal/revision of data from unauthorized sources New EPA systems required to conform with CROMERR New EPA systems required to conform with CROMERRTRI-MEweb

9 How Are We Compliant? TRI-MEweb will require all Certifying Officials (CO) to obtain a Central Data Exchange (CDX) username and password and provide a signed Electronic Signature Agreement (ESA) prior to electronically signing the submission. Facilities need to plan ahead as the process is estimated to take a minimum of 5 business days to become active to certify forms. Facilities need to plan ahead as the process is estimated to take a minimum of 5 business days to become active to certify forms. Each CO will be linked to their facility and will only be authorized to e-sign for that facility Each CO will be linked to their facility and will only be authorized to e-sign for that facility COs only need to provide the ESA one time. However, if CO changes, they must register with CDX and provide an ESA prior to electronically signing the submission. TRI-MEweb will notify the user if a CO has not been designated

10 We Need a CO!

11 Preparer Registration Preparer/Technical Contact receives invitation Has CDX Account but no TRI-MEweb Preparer role Has no CDX AccountHas CDX Account and TRI-MEweb Preparer Role Creates CDX Account at Adds TRI-MEweb Preparer Role Selects TRI-MEweb: Prepare Submission and enters Access Key Gains access to facility and nominates Certifier Certifier Receives Preparer Registration Flow Chart

12 Certifier Registration Certifier Nominated Has CDX Account but no TRI-MEweb Certifier role Has no CDX AccountHas CDX Account and TRI-MEweb Certifier Role for a different facility Creates CDX Account at Adds TRI-MEweb Certifier Role Selects TRI-MEweb: Certify Submission and adds TRIFID Prints off electronic signature agreement (ESA), signs and mails to DPC Certifier activated and able to certify forms Certifier Registration Flow Chart

13 TRI-MEweb RY2007 Available to all facilities in all states that have previously reported to the TRI program Expected Release Date of 3/12/08 Technical Contacts will receive an with a facility access key

14 TRI-MEweb Features Pre-populates Current Year Forms Pre-populates Current Year Forms Automated Section 8 Calculations Automated Section 8 CalculationsQuicklists Trend Analysis Reports Trend Analysis Reports Dynamic TRI Assistance Library Dynamic TRI Assistance Library Electronic Withdrawals Electronic Withdrawals TRI-MEweb Tutorials TRI-MEweb Tutorials

15 Forms Ready to Go!

16 Automated Section 8 Calculations

17 Facility and Chemical Level Quicklists

18 Trend Analysis Reports

19 Trend Analysis Reports

20 Trend Analysis Reports

21 Dynamic TRI Assistance Library

22 Electronic Withdrawals

23 TRI-MEweb Tutorials

24 TRI-MEweb Tutorials

25 TRI-MEweb Tutorials Tutorial Topics Overview of TRI-MEweb Registering an Account with the Central Data Exchange Accessing Your Facility's Data in TRI-MEweb Nominating a Certifying Official with TRI-MEweb Getting Help in TRI-MEweb Understanding TRI-MEweb's Section 8 Calculator Submitting Data with TRI-MEweb Using CDX to Certify TRI-MEweb Submissions

26 The Future Add additional the functionality of TRI- MEweb (RY2008) Reporting-by-part Reporting-by-part Third Party Data Third Party Data First-time Filers First-time Filers Additional Trend Reports Additional Trend Reports We hope to make a decision on the future of TRI-ME CD this reporting year

27 TRI-MEweb Questions?Concerns?Comments?