MPCA Contacts Information

If you have questions about air emissions reporting, please visit the MPCA Air emissions webpage for a list of staff contacts.

IT Support

Prepare Inventory Submittal Online-Attach Supplemental Files to Emission Inventory (Submitter and Preparers)

How to:

  1. Select "Attach Supplemental Files to Emission Inventory" under the “Prepare Emission Inventory” heading.
  2. The system will display a data grid view of facilities that you are authorized to prepare and/or submit inventories for.
  3. Select a "Facility ID."
  4. The system will display a page that allows you to browse for files to attach.
  5. Select the "Browse" button to add a file.
  6. Select "Document Type" from the dropdown list (Note: if you are attaching Drum Mix Plant or Batch Plant fuel throughput information please select the “Hot-Mix Asphalt Fuel Usage” document type. If you are attaching GHG emissions please select the “Non-permitted Greenhouse Gas Emissions” document type. If you are attaching air toxics emissions please select the “Non-permitted Air Toxics Emissions” document type.)
  7. Select the "Attach File" button.
  8. The system will validate the file type.
  9. The system will display attached files.
  10. Repeat step 5 - 7 to attach more files (Note: System can only save one of each document type (not to be confused with file type such as “xls” or “pdf of which there is no limit). For example if the user attempts to attach a second “VOC Material Balance” document, the first “VOC Material Balance” document that was attached will be replaced and therefore will no longer be attached).
  11. After file(s) are attached, select either:
    • "Remove": to remove the attached file.
    • "<< Back" to go back to the list of facilities.
    • "List of Services" to go back to the "List of Services" page.

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Submit Emission Inventory - Validate Emission Inventory Prior to Submittal (Submitter and Preparers)

How to:

  1. Select "Validate Emission Inventory Prior to Submittal" under the “Submit Emission Inventory” heading.
  2. The system will display a data grid view of facilities that you are authorized to prepare and/or submit inventories for.
  3. Select a "Facility ID".
  4. The system will display selected facility's information for verification.
  5. Select the "Validate" button.
  6. The system will validate data and display any errors (if a printed version is helpful to have when correcting error messages select “File” and then “Print” from your browser menu bar.)

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Submit Emission Inventory - Review Emission Inventory Prior to Submittal (Submitter and Preparers)

How to:

  1. Select "Review Emission Inventory Prior to Submittal" under the “Submit Emission Inventory” heading.
  2. The System will display a data grid view of facilities that you are authorized to prepare and/or submit inventories for.
  3. Select a "Facility ID".
  4. The System will display selected facility's information for verification.
  5. Select the "Download" button.
  6. Select “Download” button to open or save a Microsoft Excel file version of your inventory prior to submittal.

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Submit Emission Inventory – Submit Emission Inventory (Submitter only)

How to:

  1. Select " Submit Emission Inventory" under the “Submit Emission Inventory” heading.
  2. The system will display a data grid view of facilities for which you are authorized as the Submitter for.
  3. Select a "Facility ID".
  4. The system will display a "Certification Statement", and a “Document List” which displays all of the files that are attached to the submittal including:
    • DataDocument .xml file (submittal in xml version).
    • HumanReadableDataDocument .xls file (submittal in .xlsx spreadsheet version).
    • Attached supporting document files (Files the facility has attached).
  5. Select “View” next to “Human Readable Data Document” and save the spreadsheet to your computer if you wish to review the inventory again before submitting.
  6. Sign the "Certification Statement" by entering your "Account Password" and answering a challenge question.
  7. Select the "Submit" button.
  8. System will display confirmation of successful submittal on the next page.
  9. Select "Finished" to go back to the “List of Services” page.

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Request Authorization to Submit Emission Inventories Online - Create Submittal Agreement (Submitter only)

How to: 1.Go to MPCA Online Services portal. 2.Select "Login" and enter the "Account Number" and "Password" that you obtained during the "Create User Account" procedure. 3.Once you are logged in select "Air Emission Inventory Submittal-CEDR" from the menu of options. 4.Select "Create Submittal Agreement" under the “Request Authorization to Submit Emission Inventories Online (Submitter Only)” heading. 5.Enter the 8 digit facility ID for the facilities for which you are the Submitter. This ID appears on your previous year's air emission inventory. 6.Select "Next >>". 7.Select "Create Agreement". 8.Print out the Agreement. 9.Read the entire document. 10.Place a “check” in one of the check boxes under number “4” in the “Submitter Signature (Required)” section on page 2. 11.Sign and provide additional information requested at the end of section “A. “Submitter Signature (Required)”. 12.Mail the signed and dated Submittal Agreement to the address listed on the form. 13.You will be contacted by e-mail when you are authorized as the Submitter for the facility listed in the agreement. At that time you will then be able to grant access to others to prepare the inventory.

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Manage Emission Inventory Submittals-View Copy of Record (Submitter and Preparers)

See the Glossary of Terms for a definition of "Copy of Record".

How to: 1.Select "View Copy of Record" under the “Manage Emission Inventory Submittals” heading. 2.The System will display a data grid view of authorized facilities for any inventories that have been successfully submitted. 3.Select a "Confirmation Number" to "Save" or "Open" the ".zip" file. 4.In the “.zip” file open the file named "HumanReadableDataDocument". This is the "Copy of Record". 5.Select "List of Services" to go back to the “List of Services” page.

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Manage Emission Inventory Submittals-View Authorized Users (Submitter and Preparers)

How to: 1.Select "View Authorized Users" under the "Manage Emission Inventory Submittals" heading. 2.System will display a data grid view of facilities that you are authorized to prepare and/or submit inventories for along with displaying the names of anyone else who is authorized for these facilities. 3.Select "List of Services" to go back to the "List of Services" page.

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Manage Emission Inventory Submittals-Grant Preparer Role (Submitter Only)

How to: 1.Select "Grant Preparer Role" under the "Manage Emission Inventory Submittals" heading. 2.System will display a data grid view of facilities that you are authorized as the Submitter. 3.Select a "Facility ID". 4.System will ask for "Preparer's Account Number" and "Preparer's Email". 5.Enter the Preparer's account number and email and then select "Grant Role". 6.System will validate account number and email address and return you to the "List of Services" page.

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Manage Emission Inventory Submittals-Revoke Preparer Role (Submitter Only)

How to: 1.Select "Revoke Preparer Role" under the "Manage Emission Inventory Submittals" heading. 2.System will display a data grid view of facilities that you are authorized as the Submitter. 3.Select a "Facility ID". 4.System will display a data grid view of authorized Preparers. 5.Select an account number of a Preparer. 6.Click "Revoke Role" to remove the selected person as a Preparer for the facility.

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Manage Emission Inventory Submittals-Delete Draft Submittal (Submitter Only)

How to: 1.Select "Delete Draft Submittal" under the "Manage Emission Inventory Submittals" heading. 2.System will display a data grid view of facilities that you are authorized to prepare and/or submit inventories for. 3.Select a "Facility ID". 4.Select the "Delete" button to delete data and return to the "List of Services" page.

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