As most of you should be aware, BTS is in the process of implementing electronic submittals of stack test protocols and reports, as well as CEMS PST reports.  We will be doing this via EPA's Electronic Reporting Tool (ERT).  BTS sponsored a hands-on ERT training session in December 2011, and encouraged voluntary use of the ERT to allow both the testing community and BTS to gain experience in using the software prior to it becoming mandatory.  We have received a handful of protocol submittals using the ERT since that time.  We have also heard of problems/questions encountered while using the program that may be slowing more widespread use of the ERT.

Now that some of you have either used or attempted to use the ERT, we are considering offering a second hands-on training session to further assist you and BTS in incorporating the ERT into the stack testing process before it becomes mandatory.  However, before scheduling this session, we would like your feedback regarding your interest and availability.  Our current thinking is to hold this training in September 2012.  Please send an e-mail to bts@dep.state.nj.us and let us know of your interest and availability.  Feel free to also include in your e-mail items that you would like to see covered during the proposed training session.