DNR’s Electronic Business Tools

Here are the currently available tools and links to more information about each.

Once a person completes the Switchboard Registration steps, applicable tools are available via links in the What You Can Do section of the facility page. The facility page follows the contact page that's the first screen of the Switchboard after a person logs in.

Note that the system titles below are links to additional information.

Electronic Discharge Monitoring Reporting (EDMR)
This system helps facilities with wastewater discharges meet their monthly reporting responsibilities. Submitting DMR's electronically is an alternative to the paper reporting requirements of the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System program pursuant to S. 283.55, Wis. Stats., and chs. NR 205 and NR 214, Wis. Admin. Code.

The EDMR system provides multi-level access. People who enter and/or submit the monthly data are assigned by the facility. The authorized representative signs the certification document (currently a paper document) identifying that the data submitted was gathered and prepared under their supervision. DNR will send an e-mail to a confirmation person to document the accepted status of the data. The data file will be attached and must be retained by the facility.

Electronic Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (ECMAR)
This system helps wastewater treatment plants and sanitary sewer collection systems with their annual reporting.

People involved with the ECMAR system “enter” and/or “submit” the annual report. The eCMAR “enterer” is able to enter data and information, and validate the eCMAR sections. The “enterer” cannot submit the eCMAR form to the Department unless they have also been identified as the authorized “submitter.”A “submitter” is the individual authorized by your governing board, municipality, or owner to submit your completed eCMAR form to the Department. A “submitter” is only able to view entered data (read only mode). The “submitter” cannot enter data or information or validate sections unless they have also been identified as an authorized “enterer.”

eApplication for Wastewater Permits
This system helps facility representatives submit complete applications for initial permits or for reissued permits under the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System.

People typically involved in preparing and submitting an e-Application for a wastewater permit are those most familiar with the wastewater treatment plant or environmental system and an authorized representative. For a municipal system this might be the plant operator or superintendent and a public works director or an elected official. For an industrial facility, this might be a plant operator or an environmental manager and an owner or vice president of operations.

Public Drinking Water Results Submitted by Certified Labs
The Public Drinking Water System allows Safe Drinking Water Act certified laboratories to report the monitoring of public drinking water systems. This is typically not done by water utilities, but by their contract certified labs. At this time this does not include monthly operating reports.

Laboratory Proficiency Testing (PT) Reporting
The PT Reporting tool allows commercial PT providers to report their customers' results to the DNR.

Air Permit Actions
This is a secure web-based system that will allow authorized facility representatives to develop, complete, and submit complete applications for a variety of air pollution control permits and actions. Requests for initial operation permits, construction permits, revisions, renewals, exemptions, and extensions will be among those offered through this website.

Air Emission Inventory and Hazardous Waste Internet Reporting
This is a secure web-based system for collecting Air Emission and/or Hazardous Waste information.

Responsible Units
This system helps responsible units submit annual reports required under ss. NR 544.10 and NR 542.09(3), Wis. Admin. Code and apply for Recycling Grant funding under s. 287.23, Wis. Stats., and ch. NR 542, Wis. Admin. Code. Annual reports are due to the DNR by April 30 of each year. Grant applications are due on October 1 of each year.

Materials Recovery Facilities
This system is for annual materials recovery facility self-certification renewals. Materials recovery facilities serving as a part of a responsible unit's effective recycling program must be self-certified with the department according to the requirements in s. NR 544.16(2).

Asbestos Renovation and Demolition Notification
This system helps contractors and building owners prepare and submit notification to DNR and Department of Health Services (DHS) for asbestos abatement, renovation and/or demolition activities at facilities, as described by DNR ch. NR 447 and DHS ch. 159. The system includes our prototype for an electronic signature system so the Registration Confirmation page must be notarized to ensure your identity. More information is available here: Notarization

Facility Update Role
This is an extension of the Switchboard for authorized people to update the facility contact information. The facility contact information includes the mailing address, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and other facility descriptive information. See the "Instructions For Using The Switchboard" link at the left for more information.