The document discusses the Missouri Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) efforts to modernize its systems and move towards an integrated, electronic approach to managing environmental data. Approximately 40% of DNR's databases contain regulated entity data and 55% of databases could be integrated to improve data quality and efficiency. However, current systems store data separately and are outdated. The EPA has proposed an NPDES E-Reporting Rule that would require states like Missouri to electronically collect and report facility data and discharge monitoring reports to improve oversight. In response, DNR is developing the Missouri Gateway for Environmental Management (MoGEM) program to establish shared services, data standards, and a master data management system to meet upcoming electronic reporting deadlines and modern

1. E-Everything at Missouri DNR
Kimberly Hoke, DNR IT Policy
Director, Missouri DNR
Christopher Miller, Environmental
Specialist, Missouri DNR
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REGFORM Water Seminar
September 11, 2015

2. • ~ 40% of DNR
databases contain
regulated entity “master
data” (names,
addresses, etc.)
• ~55% of DNR
databases contain
information that could
be integrated to
improve data quality
and efficiency
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DNR Data
Master Data
(Regulated
Entity Data)
Analytical
Data
Transactional
Data

3. Regulated Entity Information – Current State
Clean Water
Data
Drinking Water
Data
Solid Waste
Management Data
Hazardous
Waste Data
Air Pollution
Control Data
Environmental
Services Data
Underground
Storage Tank
Data
Other State-
Specific Data
• Data stored separately and unlinked
• How many facilities does DNR regulate?
• What is the “real” facility name? Address? Contact Information?
• What is happening with this facility in the other Programs?
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4. Why Do We Need To Change?
75% of DNR databases with
regulated entity data are in
technology that cannot
support large-scale
modernization or online
services
37% of ITSD Application
Development time is spent
maintaining our current
systems, rather than
building and designing new
or enhanced ones.
75%
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37%
0%0%

5. Missouri Gateway for Environmental
Management (MoGEM)
Information Technology Governance
Program
Applications Water
Protection
Data
Geological
Survey Data
Solid Waste
Management
Data
Hazardous
Waste Data
Air Pollution
Control Data
Environmental
Services Data
Land
Reclamation
Data
Shared
Services
Services
Fees &
Billing
Permitting Registration Inspection Enforcement
Planning & Prioritization
Data Standards & Quality
Management
Data Stewardship
Master Data Management
Public
Interface -
View Data
Electronic
Filing
Public
Interface -
CROMERR
MoGEM
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6. What is Master Data?
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Transactional
Data
Master
Data
Program
Applications
Regulated Entities (Facilities/Sites)
People (Operators/Contacts)
Organizations (Corporate Owners/Responsible Parties)
 Burn
Permit
 Emission
Inventory
 Asbestos
Demolition
 DMR
 Drinking
Water
Permit
 Wastewater
Permit
 Haz Waste
Generator
Licenses
 UST
Registration
 Dam Safety –
Construction
Permit
 Well
Information
 Metallic
Minerals
Permit
 Limestone
Quarry
Permit
 Solid Waste
Processing
Facility
Construction
Permit
 Tonnage Fee
Reporting
Water
Protection
Data
Geological
Survey
Data
Solid Waste
Management
Data
Hazardous
Waste Data
Air Pollution
Control Data
Environmental
Services Data
Land
Reclamation
Data
AnalyticalData
Master data represents the business objects (specific pieces of data) which are shared
across more than one program application, and around which the transactions are
executed. Master data creates a single trusted source about these pieces of data across
the program applications.

7. Missouri Gateway for Environmental
Management (MoGEM)
Information Technology Governance
Program
Applications Water
Protection
Data
Geological
Survey Data
Solid Waste
Management
Data
Hazardous
Waste Data
Air Pollution
Control Data
Environmental
Services Data
Land
Reclamation
Data
Shared
Services
Services
Fees &
Billing
Permitting Registration Inspection Enforcement
Planning & Prioritization
Data Standards & Quality
Management
Data Stewardship
Master Data Management
Public
Interface -
View Data
Electronic
Filing
Public
Interface -
CROMERR
MoGEM
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8. NPDES E-
REPORTING
RULE
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http://www2.epa.gov/co
mpliance/proposed-
national-pollutant-
discharge-elimination-
system-npdes-
electronic-reporting-rule

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What Does The Rule Do?
Proposed EPA NPDES E-Reporting Rule
• Requires states to
supply a new suite of
data electronically to
EPA
– Spelled out in
Appendix A of the rule
– More than 400 pieces
of data states are
required to collect and
send
• Requires electronic
reporting of NPDES
information from
permitted facilities
– DMRs
– Applications for
General Permits
– Program Reports

10. What Are The Deadlines?
1 Year After Final Rule
• States submit “basic”
facility and permit
information (site specific
permits) as well as
inspection and
enforcement information
to EPA
• Permittees must submit
DMRs electronically
• Permittees must apply
for general permits
electronically
2 Years After Final Rule
• States submit “basic”
facility and permit
information for general
permits
• Permittees must submit
Program Reports
electronically
– CAFO Annual Reports,
Pretreatment Program
Annual Reports, MS4
Reports, CSO Bypass
Reports, SSO Bypass
Reports
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Proposed EPA NPDES E-Reporting Rule

11. What Does This Mean For You?
• Use eDMRs
• Apply for General Permits electronically
• Submit Program Reports electronically
DNR needs to have the tools available and
ready for you to do these things
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Proposed EPA NPDES E-Reporting Rule

12. What Does This Mean for DNR?
• Expand eDMR use
• Develop CROMERR-Compliant Portal
• Expand ePermitting
• Implement Tools for Program Reports
reporting
• Add data fields to our data system
• Add data fields and functionality to the
batch (sending data to EPA) 12
Proposed EPA NPDES E-Reporting Rule

13. Things to Know
• DNR not scoping,
planning, or doing IT
work until the rule is
final
• Common State
Comment: “No
deadlines, but
implementation
plans” 13
Proposed EPA NPDES E-Reporting Rule
Full Implementation
for DNR will take
time and resources

14. EDMRS IN
MISSOURI
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http://dnr.mo.gov/e
nv/wpp/edmr.htm

15. What is the eDMR System?
• eDMR is a streamlined process that will
help to reduce the number of data entry
errors (47,000 to 50,000 DMRs are
entered annually)
• Free online tool for reporting DMR data
and reports (e.g., I&I, O&M, etc…)
• Electronic file room
• Immediate validation
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16. Basics of eDMR
• Why is eDMR important?
– Will be required by US EPA’s eReporting Rule
– Provides verification that a report has been
received
– Was requested by the regulated community
– Allows for multiple facilities and/or security
roles
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17. The application process
• eDMR Permit Holder Participation
Package
– Must be completed for each user to
participate
• Viewer and Preparer roles must fill out parts A, B,
and C
• Certifier role must fill out parts A, B, C and D
• http://dnr.mo.gov/env/wpp/edmr.htm
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18. Upcoming Training
• September 16
• October 14
• November 18
• To register please email either
edmr@dnr.mo.gov or
christopher.miller@dnr.mo.gov
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19. Thank You
kimberly.hoke@dnr.mo.gov
christopher.miller@dnr.mo.gov
edmr@dnr.mo.gov
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