ECMPS Support

The 2011 Q2 version of the Client Tool includes the ability for users to be able to add PGVP and AETB QA and emissions data either through data entry or importing data into the Client Tool. In order to import PGVP and AETB data, sources need to use XML files based on the latest XML schemas (version 1.1 for QA and 1.3 for emissions). The latest versions of the schemas can be found on the ECMPS Support Web site. Sources should work with their DAHS vendors and testing support staff to insure that all XML files which include PGVP and AETB data conform to the latest versions of the XML schemas.

The PGVP data are not required to be reported until the 2011 Q3 reporting period. (AETB data are not required to reported until 2012.) When the data are required to be reported, evaluation errors will occur if a location is required to report the data and the data are missing or incorrectly reported. Until that time, sources can leave these data fields blank.

If sources choose to report the data prior to the data being required, the data will be subject to all of the relevant Client Tool evaluation checks. Unfortunately, at this time there are two known issues related to the PGVP data which might prevent sources from submitting these data during the 2011 Q2 reporting period. These known issues will be resolved with the next release of the Client Tool which is scheduled to be released on September 14, 2011. For sources who encounter these known issues, it is recommended to not attempt to report the PGVP data until the known issues have been resolved.