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Reporting Data using ECMPS

The Emissions Collection and Monitoring Plan System (ECMPS) is a desktop tool that sources must use to submit monitoring plans, QA test results, and emissions data to EPA to comply with the Acid Rain Program, Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR), and the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS). For general ECMPS questions, contact Craig Hillock.

  • Reporting Instructions

    These documents provide instruction and guidance regarding ECMPS reporting requirements (e.g., instructions on reporting a unit retirement). Please review the documents in conjunction with the XML Schemas.

  • Technical Information for Reporting Data

    Technical documents, such as XML schemas, check specifications, and QA status flow diagrams.
  • Client Tool Software (ECMPS)

    Links to download and update the ECMPS desktop client tool.

  • ECMPS Tutorials

    Tutorials about the basic and advanced usage of the ECMPS desktop client tool.

  • ECMPS Minimum System Requirements

    The minimum system requirements for running the ECMPS desktop client tool.

Clean Air Power Sector Programs

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    • Environmental Monitoring
Contact Us About Clean Air Power Sector Programs
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Last updated on May 7, 2025
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