What’s new in RADIUS 4.0

and NJDEP Online Technology

for submission

Why Update RADIUS?

• Provide a mechanism to submit RADIUS files online

• Automate the creation of assessments/bills and allow regulated entities to pay online

• To make the RADIUS file submission process compliant with CROMERR for permits and emission statements

What is CROMERR?

• Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Regulation (CROMERR)

• USEPA regulation designed to improve data and maintain corporate and individual responsibility and accountability for electronic reports and records

• Only affects Federal programs that EPA has delegated the State to administer

• Operating Permit (major source) applications are subject to CROMERR

• Preconstruction Permit (minor source) applications are not

RADIUS 4.0 Updates• Removed electronic PIN certification capability

within RADIUS (this functionality is in the NJDEP Online Services Portal)

• Removed the ability within RADIUS to attach electronic documents (this functionality is in the NJDEP Online Services Portal)

• Removed most of administrative check functions for permits

• Added functionality for RADIUS to generate a PDF document containing all the information entered

• however users will only be able to access this PDF via the Portal

PDF Generation Screen

NJDEP Online Services Portal• Only RADIUS 4.0.09 documents can be used

for a Portal submission• Will allow authorized users within a facility to

submit applications for permits and emission statements in a secure manner

• Users will still be able to mail a copy of the RADIUS application via the USPS

• Users will be able to attach electronic documents to supplement the RADIUS file

NJDEP Online Service Portal

• Users will be able to view all of the information in the RADIUS application as a PDF via the Portal

• PDF will be available after application is submitted

• Users will be able to electronically certify a RADIUS submission

• The Portal will calculate appropriate fees and allow users to make electronic payments

• Not all applications can be paid online• Emission Statements & Operating Permit modifications

cannot be paid online

NJDEP Online Services Portal

• If you have submitted an Air General Permit, then you have used the Portal

• The screens have the same feel as the General Permits, and payment process is the same

• The following is a quick and basic tour of an online RADIUS submittal

• Will not view payment screens as a part of this tour because those screens have not changed from General Permits

My Workspace – Service Selection

Facility Selection

Upload RADIUS File

Upload RADIUS File

Upload Confirmation

Attachment Upload

Attachment Upload

Attachment Upload

Certification Authorization – Major Facilities Only

Electronic Certification

Electronic Certification

Electronic Certification

Submission Confirmation

My Workspace – My Services Submitted

Where to find RADIUS

• Download the software at http://www.nj.gov/dep/aqpp/radius.html

• 4.0.09 will be available soon• RADIUS can only be installed to the C: drive• RADIUS cannot be installed on a network

• If this is an upgrade - Setup will automatically convert your existing documents to the new version.

RADIUS Help

• Help File (in RADIUS)• FAQ Document

• http://www.nj.gov/dep/aqpp/faq.html

• AQPP Online Permitting Help page• http://www.nj.gov/dep/aqpp/onlinehelp.html

• Forms, documents, instructions• http://www.nj.gov/dep/aqpp/applying.html

• Help Desk• Phone: (609) 633-8248