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1. Introduction to RADIUS
1.a.
Question:
What does RADIUS stand for?
Answer:
RADIUS stands for Remote AIMS
Data Input User System.
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1.b.
Question:
How do I get RADIUS?
Answer:
You can get RADIUS by one of
two methods either download the software from
or request a CD-ROM by calling (609) 633-7259.
(Because there is an amount of time between the
preparation of new versions of the software and
the production of new CD-ROMS, there may be a
waiting period of up to 3 months to receive the
latest software version).
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1.c.
Question:
What does RADIUS do?
Answer:
RADIUS enables users to submit
air emission statements and air permit applications.
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1.d.
Question:
What are RADIUS advantages?
Answer:
Applicants who submit RADIUS
applications on disk perform their own data entry
and can be sure it is correct. Since the data
entry is done by the applicant, it skips the data
entry portion of the administrative review, shortening
the amount of time before the permit is issued.
Also, if the applicant needs to modify the equipment
at a later time, it is easier for both the applicant
to submit the requested changes and for the state
to process those changes.
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1.e.
Question:
How much does RADIUS cost?
Answer:
RADIUS is provided free of cost.
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1.f. Question:
How can I determine which version
of RADIUS I am running?
Answer:
To determine what version of
RADIUS is currently installed on your machine
click the "Help" item on the menu bar
and select "About." You will presented
with a screen indicating the version of RADIUS
you are using.
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1.g. Question
Is the system just in place for Air permits?
Answer:
The system can be used for either Air Permit
Applications or Air Emission Statements. Other
programs (water, solid waste, hazardous waste,
etc.) may allow electronic applications using
similar programs in the future.
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1.h. Question:
How can I submit a RADIUS application electronically
(via Internet)?
Answer:
Due to concerns about data integrity and security,
the Department does not yet allow the submission
of RADIUS applications using the internet.
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1.i. Question:
I sent in a check for my permit renewal, but
I still haven’t received a new certificate.
When will I receive the new certificate?
Answer:
Due to the amount of staff time available at
the current time, certificate renewals are not
being issued. Please retain your cancelled check
as evidence of renewal until a renewal is issued.
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1.j. Question:
I submitted the AIMS-099 form for a PIN number,
why didn’t I receive anything from the Department?
Answer:
The Department will only contact you if there
is a problem with the PIN number you selected.
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1.k. Question:
What are the minimum system requirements
to use RADIUS?
Answer:
RADIUS requires a computer running
any version on Microsoft Windows (98, 2000, NT and XP) with
at least 128 MB RAM and at least 500 MB free space
in the C: drive. Although internet access is not
required, since the program is updated regularly,
it is preferable to install RADIUS on computers
that have internet access.
RADIUS 3.2 has NOT been tested with either Microsoft Vista operating system (any version) or Microsoft Office 2007 . Therefore, installing RADIUS into this environment is done so at the user's own risk. Accordingly, the Department cannot provide support to these users at this time.
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1.l. Question:
Can I install RADIUS to a network?
Answer:
No, RADIUS was designed for individual
PC use and certain configuration files will not
work if the program is stored anywhere but the
C: drive.
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1.m. Question:
Can I install RADIUS on Windows
XP Operating Systems?
Answer:
RADIUS is compliant with Windows
XP Home and Professional Editions.
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1.n. Question:
Can I install Radius to
any other hard disk than my C: drive?
Answer:
No, RADIUS was designed for individual
PC use and certain configuration files will not
work if the program is stored anywhere but the
C: drive.
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2. How to get help on RADIUS
2.a. Question:
How do I get help using RADIUS?
Answer:
If you need program specific help when filing
an application and your facility is filing a Title
V application please call the Major Facility help
line at 609-633-8248. All other calls should be
addressed to the RADIUS general help desk at 609-633-7259.
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3. How to electronically submit an application
on RADIUS disks
3.a. Question:
How do I submit an application on RADIUS?
Answer:
An application is submitted on RADIUS by downloading
the Radius program from our web site. You may
choose to set up a pre-application meeting if
help is needed to prepare the information you
may need to submit your application. Please call
609-633-2829 to request a pre-application meeting.
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3.b. Question:
What are the minimum data that I need in order
to successfully submit a RADIUS application?
Answer:
A completed RADIUS application, which has passed
the administrative check. A Facility ID number
and a PIN code.
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3.c. Question:
Whom do I mail the RADIUS disk to?
Answer:
A completed RADIUS application is mailed to:
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Bureau of Preconstruction Permits
- PO Box 027
- 401 East State Street
- Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0027
No particular attention is needed in the address.
All applications are processed though the same data
entry section.
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3.d. Question:
How do I label the Diskette?
Answer:
For New Applications:
- Name of Company
- Facility ID Number
- Designation of Application
- For Modifications: Name of Company
- Facility ID Number
- Designation of Application
- Activity Number
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3.e. Question:
What else do I need to include with my submittal?
Answer:
Any associated documents that you feel are necessary
to aid the Department in completing its review.
These documents can be filed as either Word Documents
included on the disk or paper copies attached
to the disk at the time of submittal.
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3.f.
Question:
What is the fee for filing an application?
Answer:
Effective 7/1/2006 permitting fees have changed. To review the changes please click on each link for more information.
Preconstruction Permit Fee Schedule
Operating Permit Fee Schedule
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3.g. Question:
Whom do I make the check out to and where do
I send it?
Answer:
Make the check out to the "Treasury
State of New Jersey". The check should accompany
the application. Do not send the check to the
Bureau of Revenue.
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3.h.
Question:
I have filed my application incorrectly
as a BOP application? How do I correct this?
Answer:
Export the application to Radius.
Open the application, this will be the inventory
page. Re-name the application by clicking on "File"
and "Save As". A box will appear
requesting the new name. Re-name the application
and then select "Advanced". This will
allow you to choose a new category and type. Export
the application then re-submit to the Department.
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3.i.
Question:
I have two (2) facility
ID numbers, which number do I use?
Answer:
The only companies that should
have two (2) facility ID numbers are the Major
Source facilities. They have a preconstruction
facility ID number and a BOP (Bureau of Operating
Permits) facility ID number. The preconstruction
facility ID number should only be used to file
a new preconsturction permit, modification
to a preconstruction permit or an amendment to
a preconstruction permit. The BOP facility ID
number should only be used to file a Title V permit
application or modifications to an APPROVED
Title V permit.
If a Major Source facility has
a Title V permit application under review and
needs to modify an existing preconstruction permit,
a preconstruction application needs to be filed
using the preconstruction facility ID. The company
must then notify BOP in writing that they
have submitted a modification application to NSR
(Bureau of New Source Review).
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3.j. Question:
What is a PIN code?
Answer:
A PIN code is an alpha/numeric character made
up of from 4 to 7 characters that a company or
consultant creates for themselves. This code becomes
your electronic signature when filing an application
through RADIUS. The PIN code is case sensitive,
therefore always use upper case for any alpha
characters.
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3.k. Question:
Do I need a PIN number to submit an electronic
application, RADIUS?
Answer:
Yes and No. You can submit an application completely
electronic using your PIN number or you may attach
a copy of the paper certification page with the
appropriate signatures to the disk.
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3.l. Question:
How do I get a PIN code?
Answer:
Submit an AIMS-099 form. The form can be downloaded
from our web site or you can contact the Department
at 1-609-633-2829. There are two parts to this
application. Part A is used to obtain a Facility
ID number and Part B is used to obtain your PIN
code assignment. You do not have to complete Part
A when applying for just a PIN code.
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3.m. Question:
Once I submit an AIMS-099 form will I receive
anything back from the Department?
Answer:
If you filed for a Facility ID number we will
call you and inform you of the Facility ID number
assigned to you. If you filed for a PIN code we
will contact you and let you know that the code
has been entered into the system. At present the
turn around time for receiving this information
is one week.
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3.n. Question:
Can two people at the same facility have the
same PIN code?
Answer:
No. Pin numbers are unique for a facility. A
consultant may have the same PIN code under several
facility ID numbers, but there has to be responsible
person from each of those facilities associated
with the consultant’s PIN code.
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3.o. Question:
I have submitted an AIMS-099 form requesting
a PIN code and have not heard back from the Department?
Answer:
Contact New Facilities Group at 1-609-984-9483.
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4. Importing and Exporting RADIUS
documents
4.a. Question:
What do you mean by importing
and how do I do it?
Answer:
RADIUS provides a method to import
files that is based on the standard File/Open
window within Windows. In the case of emission
statement shell files created by NJDEP in AIMS,
these files contain an aggregation of all the
most recently available data in AIMS about the
sources at your facility, as well as a copy of
the data you submitted in your last emission statement.
In the case of Permit applications, the DEP can
send you an updated copy of your application,
called a permit document set.
To import a file, do the following:
1. From the File Menu, select
Import.
The Import File window appears.
2. Select the drive, directory,
and file you want to import.
Note: If you need to
import the file from a network server but are
not currently attached to it, use the Network
button to do so. (Consult your Network Administrator
or Windows help for more information.)
3. Click the OK button.
RADIUS imports the file. When
it does so, it determines the reporting year that
the file concerns, using the last two digits of
the name of the file exported by NJDEP via AIMS.
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4.b. Question:
What do you mean by exporting
and how do I do it?
Answer:
RADIUS provides a method to export
files similar to the standard Windows File/Open
window. Exporting provides the user with a method
to transfer a permit application in RADIUS from
one computer to another computer running RADIUS.
A user can also use this method to back up copies
of individual permit applications. The exported
files are simply compressed files containing all
the data for that specific permit application.
The file can be imported back into RADIUS at any
time. It is important to realize that the submit
feature is more or less the same as the export
feature except that the submit feature is used
to export the final application into compressed
format to send to the DEP. The differences are
that the submit feature will perform an administrative
check as well as prompt the user to certify the
application prior to running the compression routine.
To export a file, do the following:
1. From the File Menu, select
Export.
2. To continue with the export
process, click the No button.
Radius displays the Export
window.
3. Select the document you need
to export from the Document Titles list box.
Note: To filter the
documents shown in the window, you can select
a specific facility, and/or choose to view only
emission statements or permit applications.
You can further narrow the choice of permit
applications by category and type, and choose
to sort the documents by name or date.
4. Click the OK button.
5. Select the drive and directory
you want to export the file to.
6. Click the OK button.
RADIUS exports the file.
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4.c. Question:
How do I change the name of the exported file?
Answer:
When exporting a file RADIUS will not allow you
to change the name. RADIUS generates a file name
based on your facility's ID number and the current
date. This is usually not a problem but id you
export multiple permit application for the same
facility on the same day RADIUS will prompt you
to overwrite the file. To prevent this from happening
you must use windows explorer to change the name
of the exported file. You can change the name
of the file to anything you like as long as it
is 8 characters or less. DO NOT change the file
name extension. You do not need to change the
name of the file back to it’s original before
sending it to the DEP.
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5. General Questions on the
Preparation of Air Pollution Applications
5.a. Question:
I need
to permit a storage tank, and believe I can use
the General Permit, but I am having a difficult
time locating the forms.
Answer:
General Permits are now available
for small storage tanks. These sources should
be permitted using the General Permit forms, which
are available for download by clicking on the
"General Permits" tab at the main AQPP
Web Page.
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5.b Question:
Where do I find the application
forms that I need for and Emergency Generator?
Answer:
There are two ways to obtain
an air permit for an Emergency Generator.
1) Use the General Permit
(GP-005). This is the fastest way to permit the
generator. This application may be obtained by
clicking on the "General Permits" tab
at the main AQPP Web Page.
2) Using the conventional permit
application forms. These forms may be obtained
by clicking on the "Applying for an Air Permit"
tab at the main AQPP Web Page.
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7. How to prepare an Operating
Permit Application using RADIUS
7.a. Question:
How can I get general help on how to apply for
a Title V operating permit?
Answer:
The Department offers help to applicants by providing
an operating permits hotline, and pre-applications
are also an option to get help. You can call the
Operating Permits hotline at 609-633-8248 to get
general help, and to schedule a pre-application
meeting.
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7.b. Question:
When preparing an operating permit application,
which facility ID number should be used?
Answer:
Facilities that are applying for a Title V permit
will be given a new PI number that will replace
the existing NJID number. This change facilitates
the implementation of the Department’s new
computer system. You should obtain the new PI
number before applying for an operating permit.
You can easily obtain a PI number by calling the
operating permits hotline at 609-633-8248.
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7.c. Question:
I recently heard of a "smart" permit.
What is it and do I need one?
Answer:
A "smart"permit is a Title V operating
permit that offers operational flexibility to
the facility which means that a facility can make
frequent changes without re-opening or modifying
it’s permit. A smart permit starts with the
applicant developing a "smart" application
which informs the DEP permit writer about the
types of flexibilities the facility needs. We
suggest that you have a pre-application meeting
with a permit writer to discuss the details. You
should bring your list of operational flexibility
needs to this meeting.
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7.d. Question:
Are there any hints or suggestions available
on preparing an administratively complete
operating permit application with RADIUS?
Answer:
1. RADIUS Software: Use
the latest version of RADIUS to submit your application.
Check the Department's RADIUS
web site for software upgrades, reference
table patches, electronic help files and instructions,
and a new section with answers to Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQs).
2. Submit With Your RADIUS Application:
* A check for the Initial Operating
Permit Application Fee.
* A facility plot plan drawing
showing all of the emission points identified
with the Emission Point NJID from the emission
point inventory in your application.
* A simplified block diagram
for each emission unit and batch process showing
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