Title: Pollution Prevention Tracking and Report System (PPTRS) Presentation
1Pollution Prevention Tracking and Reporting
System (PPTRS)
Josh Silverman EH-43
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2The 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
3Recap 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different programming tools - Outdated and limited in functionality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.
4PPTRS 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
5Goals 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
6EPP Entry Form
7EPP Entry Form
8Changes 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
9Waste Volume Reporting
10Changes 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
11Site Profile Entry Form
12Changes 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.
13Example 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
14Accomplishments Reporting
15Changes 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
16Changes 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
17P2 Award Entry Form
18Changes 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
19Where 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