Pollution Prevention Tracking and Report System (PPTRS) Presentation

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Pollution Prevention Tracking and Reporting
System (PPTRS)
Josh Silverman EH-43
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The Bottom Line

• The PPTRS is changing from a numerical tracking
  system, designed to measure waste volumes, to a
  Performance Measure and OMB scorecard tracking
  system.
• These measures are qualitative rather than
  quantitative
• The reporting is more explicitly tied to
  activities identified in a sites EMS

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Recap the existing system

• Three separate databases, each created with
  different programming tools
• Outdated and limited in functionality
• Locked into this system to complete the 2005
  waste reduction goals
• Were done (congratulations/thanks), its time to
  move on.

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PPTRS One System or Three?

• The PPTRS is really three systems
• Waste Generation Reporting
• Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Reporting
• P2 Award Nominations
• Initially, we considered replacing these with a
  brand new data system.
• Too expensive for the uses of the system
• Instead, we will modernize and align the three
  systems

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Goals of the Redesign

• Apply common look and feel
• Improve consistency across the system
• Make data entry easier (i.e., fewer logins,
  easier file uploads, etc.)
• Improve analytical capabilities
• Incorporate new Performance Measures
• Improve administrative controls

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EPP Entry Form
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EPP Entry Form
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Changes EPP

• EPP is the system that will see the fewest
  changes
• New biobased products will be added
• Optional in 2006, required in 2007
• Existing optional reporting for biobased products
  to change accordingly
• Electronics purchasing will be added
• Improved reporting capability

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Waste Volume Reporting
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Changes Waste Generation

• Waste volume reporting is no longer required by
  EH
• Data no longer needed for EO 13148 reporting
• Existing functionality will remain
• PSO prerogative to instruct sites to enter data

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Site Profile Entry Form
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Changes Site Profile

• Expect major changes to site profile section
• Much of the new information will fall in this
  section
• Most Performance Measures will be captured in
  this section.

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Example Reporting New Performance Measures
Goal 1 Waste Prevention
1.a Has waste generation been identified as a
significant impact in the site's EMS? Yes
No If yes, continue to 1.b. If No,
skip to 1.e.
1.b Has waste prevention been included as an
objective and measurable target in the site EMS?
Yes No If yes, continue to
1.c. If No, skip to 1.d.
1.c Have pollution prevention operational
assessments of waste generating activities been
included as objectives and measurable targets for
waste prevention and P2 assessments? Yes
No
1.d Were the resources needed to implement EMS
objectives and targets for waste prevention and
P2 assessments? Yes No
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Accomplishments Reporting
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Changes Waste Generation (cont.)

• Accomplishments reporting will see major changes
• Open all year long no need to wait until October
  to enter an accomplishment
• Simplified (or eliminated) cost/benefit worksheet
  
• Sites used the worksheet sporadically and
  inconsistently
• Linked with Awards database

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Changes Waste Generation (cont.)

• Certain reporting elements will come through the
  accomplishments section
• Example
• 4.e Describe any notable application of the
  sustainable building design and development
  criteria during the reporting period
• 5.e Describe notable post consumer recycling
  actions taken and/or P2 assessments conducted
  during the reporting period

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P2 Award Entry Form
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Changes Awards Database

• The Awards database will be completely rewritten
• Awards a subset of the Accomplishments
• Person doing data entry will select whether the
  Accomplishment will also be an award
• If the award option is selected, the user will be
  taken to the appropriate screen
• Maintain alignment with CTC process, but also
  support P2 Star awards
• Improved file upload and handling capability

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Where We Go From Here

• Show me the money!
• Pilot this summer, ready to roll for October data
  call
• Volunteers for piloting new system
• Thank you PPPL
• Any others?
• Continuous improvementexpect ongoing
  modifications as needed