E-Reporting
Electronic Reporting for APDES Permits
Phase 1 Alaska has implemented Phase I of the EPA E-Reporting Rule. At this time all DMRs must be submitted electronically through NetDMR. Paper submittals will no longer be accepted.
Phase 2 NPDES permittees and other regulated entities that are currently required to submit the following reports must begin submitting them electronically by December 21, 2025 (unless their regulatory authority directs otherwise, or they received a waiver): Notices of Intent to discharge (NOIs) under a general permit. Notices of Termination (NOTs) of coverage under a general permit. No Exposure Certifications (NOEs) under a stormwater general permit. Low Erosivity Waivers (LEWs) under a stormwater general permit. Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Program Reports. Pretreatment Program Annual Reports. Significant Industrial User (SIU) Bi-annual Compliance Reports in municipalities without approved pretreatment programs. Sewer Overflow/Bypass Event Reports Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 316(b) Annual Reports.
Environmental Data Management System (EDMS)
EDMS is a one-stop portal for submitting permit applications, requesting permit changes, and submitting reports to Alaska DEC Division of Water.
NetDMR and Training
Alaska is using EPA's instance of the NetDMR program. EPA's tools are web-based and require only a computer, an Internet browser, and high-speed internet access. These tools communicate securely, requiring passwords and known responses to security questions. They are designed to provide electronic submittals with the same level of legal dependability as paper submittals.
DEC encourages APDES permittees to attend EPA's nationally scheduled training webinars as well as utilize system tips, tools, and other useful self-reporting guidance documents.
Public Information for Facility Compliance
The ECHO system allows public availability of electronically reported data. ECHO enables public searches for facilities in local communities to assess their compliance with environmental regulations. It can also be used to investigate pollution sources, examine and create enforcement-related maps, or explore states' performance.
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