843B91113
WATERSHED MONITORING AND
REPORTING FOR SECTION 319
NATIONAL MONITORING
PROGRAM PROJECTS
August 30, 1991
Assessment and Watershed Protection Division
Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds
Office of Water
EPA Headquarters, Washington, DC
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Preface
The L'.S. Environmental Protection Agency (LPA) has prepared this final document to replace the
most recent draft version of the monitoring and reporting requirements for section 319 watershed
projects (L'.S. I: PA, 1990). The earlier draft document limited water quality monitoring protocols
to chemical and physical parameters only. This final document maintains those chemical and
physical protocols (with some increased flexibility In sampling frequency), but also adds protocols
lor biological and habitat parameters.
Increased flexibility in sampling frequency for chemical and physical parameters is provided to ad-
dress western concerns that ephemeral streams are generally not supportive of weekly sampling over
20 consecutive weeks. Instead of prescribing weekly samples. HPA now allows for the collection
of 20 samples that are evenly spaced over time within the sampling season.
Implementation monitoring has not been changed from the earlier draft version, and the same basic
watershed implementation plan information is still called for in the Management File. Minor
changes have been made in the way the Management File information is entered, and some addi-
tional data elements are included.
I ' PA has updated and expanded its supporting software package, the .\onpoirit Source Management
System, or .XPSMS. This software (Version 3.0) makes data entry and reporting simpler, and will
be distributed to all States participating in the national nonpoint source" monitoring program. The
discussion in this document is keyed to .XPSMS as appropriate, and the user's guide and HELP
screens for .XPSMS are keyed to this document as well. l or those who wish to use hard copy
forms instead of .XPSMS, EPA provides a set of forms that can be used (see Appendix B).
The reporting in this guidance is governed by the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act
(OMB Control So. 2030-0020, expires 12 31 92), and is covered by the Information Collection
Request (ICR So. 0938.04) approved for HI'A's General Grant Regulations {40 Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 3/).
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Table of Contents
Introduction 	 1
Selection Criteria for National Monitoring Program Projects 	2
Identification of water quality threats or problems 		2
Nonpoint source control objectives 		3
Project area size 		3
Institutional roles and responsibilities 		3
Critical areas 		3
Watershed plan 		3
Monitoring Plan and Evaluation 		4
XonPoint Source Management System (NPSMS) Software	5
Management File 	 6
Purpose and Application 	 6
Data Elements for Management File 	 7
Management File Access 	 7
Management Area Description 	 7
Waterbodies 			 7
Designated Use Support 	 7
Pollutants and Relative Source Contributions 	 8
Best Management Practices and NPS Control Measures 	 8
BMPs 	 9
Sources 	 14
Pollutants 	 14
Impaired Uses 	 14
Funding Information 	 15
Monitoring Plan File 		16
Purpose and Application 		16
Data Elements for Monitoring Plan 		16
Monitoring Plan File Access 		16
Choice of Monitoring Approach 			17
Chemical and Physical Monitoring 		17
Biological Monitoring 		17
Habitat Monitoring 		18
Monitoring Design 		18
Chemical and Physical Monitoring Design		18
Biological and Habitat Monitoring Design 		18
Paired-Watershed Study Design 		19
Upstream-Downstream Study Design 		21
Single-Downstream Study Design 		21
Monitoring Station Location 		21
Biological and Habitat Monitoring 		21
Reference Sites for Biological Monitoring 		21
Chemical and Physical Monitoring 		22
Monitoring Station Identification 		22
Drainage Area and Land Use 		23
Principal Water Quality Monitoring Parameters 		23
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Chemical and Physical Parameters 		24
Biological and Habitat Parameters 		25
Explanatory Variables (Covariates) 		 ...	26
Monitoring Frequency 		27
Chemical and Physical Monitoring 		27
Biological and Habitat Monitoring 		28
Explanatory Variables 		28
Monitoring Year and Seasons 		29
Monitoring Program Lifetime 		29
Quality Assurance/Quality Control 		30
Annual Report File 		31
Purpose and Application 		31
Data Elements for Annual Reports 		32
Annual Report Eile Access 		32
Water Quality Monitoring Data 		32
Notes Field 		32
Chemical and Physical Parameters 		32
Biological and Habitat Parameters 		33
Explanatory Variables 		34
Implementation 		34
Paired Studies 		35
Upstream-Downstream Studies 		35
Reporting Implementation 		36
References 		39
Appendix A. Input Screens for NonPoint Source Management Software
Appendix B. Hard Copy Data Entry Forms
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List of Illustrations
Figure 1. Examples Illustrating Use of Entire Management Area for Setting Implementation
Goals and Reporting Annual Implementation 	 11
Figure 2. Examples Illustrating Use of Station Drainage Areas for Setting Implementation
Goals and Reporting Annual Implementation 	 12
Figure 3. Examples Illustrating Two Ways for Setting Implementation Goals and Reporting
Annual Implementation 	 13
Figure 4. Monitoring Designs for National Monitoring Program 	 20
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Introduction
As described in the guidance for section 319 grants (U.S. FPA, 1991), the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (HPA), in cooperation with the states, is establishing a national program to in-
tensively monitor and evaluate a subset of watershed projects funded under section 319 of the Clean
Water Act as amended in 1987. Monitoring within this program will be carried out by projects
following a nationally consistent protocol, and will be supported by Regional set-aside of section
319 funds.
The section 319 guidance stated that F.PA would develop both a national framework and moni-
toring guidelines for the National Monitoring Program (U.S. EPA, 1991). EPA has developed the
national framework, or plan, for the National Monitoring Program (U.S.EPA, 1991c), and that
document was distributed in March, 1991. Key aspects of the plan are summarized under "Se-
lection Criteria for National Monitoring Program Projects" on page 2. This document provides the
monitoring and reporting guidelines.
The watershed project reporting formats prescribed in this document are organized around the de-
velopment of four1 information files:
1.	Section 305(b) Waterbodv System - includes the location of surface waters impacted by non-
point source (NPS) pollution and identified in the state's section 319 Assessment Report, the
designated beneficial uses associated with these waters, the categories and subcategories of
pollutants impacting these waters and their pollutant sources (U.S. F.PA, 1989a). The
Waterbodv System (WBS) is referred to in this document, and its use by states is assumed.
The information to be contained in the three files described below is linked to the WBS in-
formation by waterbodv identification number.
2.	Management File - includes information regarding watershed project work plans and the water
quality problems within those watersheds.
3.	Monitoring Plan File - includes information regarding the watershed monitoring plan, includ-
ing stations, parameters, and monitoring periods.
4.	Annual Report File - includes annual water quality and implementation data necessary for
tracking and interpreting progress made in watershed projects.
States will benefit from using the prescribed formats since these formats provide a convenient, log-
ical means for tracking watershed nonpoint source activities in such a way that all surface water
information can be linked to the 305(b) Waterbody System and all other data files keyed to river
reaches.
States should supplement the watershed project information required under the Management File,
Monitoring Plan File, and Annual Report File with appropriate narrative discussions in their work
plans, progress reports, and section 319 annual reports. For example, a discussion of soils, land
use changes, climate, slopes, and other physical attributes of the watershed project area should be
included in the narrative. An interpretation of annual implementation and water quality data is
another necessary component of annual watershed project reporting.
1 Earlier version included only three files. The addition of a separate file for the monitoring plan has been
made to improve data organization and management in the supporting software package, NPSMS.
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Selection Criteria for National Monitoring Program
Projects
The minimum requirements for all watershed projects are specified in the section 319 guidance
(U.S. LPA, 1991). These requirements plus the specific monitoring considerations contained herein
form the basis for development of projects for the National Monitoring Program.
Because monitoring of lotic environments has provided the greatest success to date in documenting
water quality improvements resulting from nonpoint source implementation, the National Moni-
toring Program has been developed primarily for stream and estuarine monitoring. This National
Monitoring Program does not, however, preclude any additional monitoring of lakes, coastal wa-
ters, wetland, and ground-water projects that states may wish to perform in conjunction with other
watershed projects. In fact, in many cases it will be appropriate for a state to supplement the stream
monitoring performed for national purposes with other monitoring to document use support or
trends in the primary water resource of interest. States have the option of proposing a wide range
of monitoring programs within their overall section 319 grant work programs.
Specific concerns related to the minimum requirements for watershed projects in the National
Monitoring Program are summarized in the following sections (U.S. HPA, 1991c).
Identification of water quality threats or problems
Those programs that include field verification of the existence of an impact on ambient stream
conditions should receive a higher priority. Information that should be provided to document
problems includes, but is not limited to:
•	A description of water resources in the area, including gradients, flows, geomorphology,
watershed sizes, waterbody sizes, ground water/surface water interactions, hydrology etc.
•	Project location (political, geological, ecoregional)
•	Water quality standards violations data (where applicable) or other indications of the severity
of the problem.
•	A description of the key factors (chemical, physical, biological, fisheries, existing management
programs etc.) affecting use support.
•	A seasonal assessment of use impacts, with critical pollutant-producing periods identified
(monitoring should be tied to critical periods).
•	A list of pollutants causing the identified problem, the levels at which they are found, and
pollutant transport modes, including lag times.
•	A description of major pollutant sources and a map showing their relationship to the impacted
water resource.
•	Pollutant budgets for key pollutants, including point sources and nonpoint sources.
•	Estimates of pollutant control needed to achieve water quality objectives.
•	A land use map.
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•	A short narrative describing the relationship of land use/management to the use impacts, in-
cluding an historical accounting. Discuss current land management patterns (e.g. irrigation),
existing NFS control practices, etc.
•	Climate date and important meteorologic factors.
•	Soil types, geology, slopes.
Clearly, not all of the above information will be available for all projects. Those projects, however,
which do a better job of providing these types of information will be more likely to provide reliable
results.
Nonpoint source control objectives
I-ach program should include a clear and concise project objective that addresses the documentation
of trends based on monitoring of water quality parameter(s) directly related to "the nonpoint source
impacts on the water resource.
Project area size
The ability to successfully document control of a NTS problem is in part a function of the size of
the project area. It is recommended that projects included in the National Monitoring Program
cover watersheds no greater than 30,000 acres and preferably be much smaller (see "Paired-
Watershed Study Design" on page 19).
Institutional roles and responsibilities
Proposals should identify an individual who will serve as overall project coordinator. A description
of the project coordinator's duties and time on the job is essential.
Relevant standards, rules, regulations, and laws that pertain to the project (including zoning laws)
should be addressed along with the relationship of the section 319 project to other federal, state,
or local projects. Incentives that will encourage participation of affected land owners should be
described. The extent of land owner participation expected within the critical areas and the basis
for those expectations should be provided. Past and present institutional arrangements and their
successes should be considered in developing this category.
Critical areas
A concise definition of all critical areas should be provided. There is a higher probability of docu-
menting water quality improvements if critical areas are clearly defined and a large percentage of the
critical area is scheduled for treatment. A critical area defmition should identify the pollutant or
pollutants involved, the source or sources of the pollutant, and the pollutant transport system.
T he critical area definition should reflect the relative magnitude of source, pollutant delivery to the
waterbody, relationship of the pollutant to use impacts, treatability, and relative treatment costs.
Such an approach will help project planners select treatment areas that will provide necessary pol-
lution control and a greater likelihood of water quality improvements.
Watershed plan
The project implementation plan should include systems of management practices that address the
defined water quality problems. Critical area treatment goals should be specified in quantitative
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terms. Management practice systems should be specifically tailored to the sources and pollutants
they will be used to control.
It is important that the watershed plan takes into account the combined effects of the management
measures that will be installed. For example, a project with suspended solids problems should as-
sess the importance of all major sediment sources and anticipate potential shifts in the importance
and/or magnitude of those sources as implementation of management practice systems proceeds.
A project focused on cropland erosion control, but having inadequate streambank stabilization,
may fail to improve water quality because suspended sediment delivered in runoff from highly
eroding lands may, after application of erosion control practices, be replaced by suspended sediment
from scoured stream bottoms and banks.
Monitoring Plan and Evaluation
The overall monitoring design in the proposal should be clearly documented. The preferred design
is the paired-watershed design which has been demonstrated to be the most effective methodology
for detecting and understanding trends in water quality data (Spooner, et al., 1985). In some pro-
posals, the paired-watershed design will not be feasible, in which case an optional study design such
as upstream downstream sites should be considered.
land treatment, precipitation, and irrigation monitoring are also key aspects of the monitoring to
be performed under the National Monitoring Program.
Quality assurance and quality control (QA QC) procedures must follow those described by EPA
(U.S. EPA, 1979; U.S. EPA, 1980; U.S. EPA, 1984a; U.S. EPA, 1984b; U.S. EPA, 1984c). EPA
grant regulations require that QA' QC plans must be approved prior to expenditure of federal funds.
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NonPoint Source Management System (NPSMS)
Software
To facilitate information tracking and reporting under the National Monitoring Program, EPA has
developed data input and reporting software (NPSMS, version 3.0) which states can use to enter
their Management File and Annual Reports information. The software is a PC-based application
written in Clipper, MS-C, and assembly language. The file formats are compatible with dBase III
and the WBS software.
The discussion in this document is keyed to data entry screens of NPSMS, and all key screens are
provided in Appendix A of this document. The software also has a user's guide (U.S. EPA, 199 Id)
and on-line HELP screens.
For those who wish to report their project information on hard copy forms, EPA provides such
forms in Appendix B.
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Management File
Purpose and Application
The Management File includes information regarding the implementation plans and water quality
problems within watershed project areas, or Management Areas. Its central purpose is to provide
a basis for tracking NFS control measure implementation with respect to the pollutants causing the
surface water quality problems. Implementation milestones are to be provided as supporting in-
formation in the narrative portion of the watershed project plan, but implementation goals are in-
cluded in the Management File.
Information entered into the Management File is partly dependent upon the monitoring protocol
chosen for the project. There are three types of surface water monitoring program designs that are
offered as options for each watershed project. These three designs, which will be described in
greater detail under "Monitoring Design" on page 18, are:
1.	Paired watersheds (one station for each of two watersheds)
2.	L'pstream-downstream paired stations (one station at each of two locations in same watershed)
3.	Single downstream station
For all of the study designs, the Management Area is the entire watershed project area, including
the drainage area above all sites. For example, the Management Area for an upstrcam-downstream
study includes the drainage area above the upstream and downstream monitoring stations, even
though implementation of control measures is likely to take place only in the drainage area between
the monitoring stations. The actual drainage areas above each monitoring station are reported
under "Drainage Area and Land Use" on page 23.
The water quality problem description reported in the Management File applies to the entire
Management Area. There are several options, however, for reporting Implementation Goals and
annual implementation against those goals. These options are described in detail under "BMPs"
on page 9. The default assumed by NPSMS is that users will report BMP Implementation Coals
that apply to the entire Management Area (i.e., overall Implementation Coals). For this reason,
users must go to the Annual Report File to input Implementation Goals on a monitoring station
(more specific) basis (see "Reporting Implementation" on page 36). This cannot be done until a
monitoring plan has been reported under the Monitoring Plan File (see "Monitoring Plan File"
on page 16), and is achieved by editing BMP information already reported in the Management File
under Screen 1.21 (see "BMPs" on page 9). Thus, users must enter overall Implementation Goals
for the Management Area (Screen 1.21) for use as input to edit and report as monitoring station-
specific goals under Screen 3.09 (chemical/physical) or Screen 3.29 (biological/habitat).
There is also assumed to be no plan for implementation in control watersheds of paired studies or
in upstream areas of upstream-downstream studies. Implementation of control practices in these
areas, however, can be tracked using NPSMS (see "Implementation" on page 34). Other activities
in these areas that may affect water quality data interpretation can also be reported as notes in
NPSMS.
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Data Elements for Management File
The following discussion of data elements is keyed to the data entry screens for ISPSMS (see Ap-
pendix A), but is not a complete accounting of the options available under IS'PSMS. The user's
guide and I1FLP screens for NPSMS provide more detailed information regarding data fields and
data entry options. In each subsection to follow, a discussion of the data entry process and con-
siderations will be presented, followed by additional specifics for selected data elements as necessary.
Management File Access
The Management File is accessed through Screen 0.00 of ISPSMS, by selecting Management from
the top bar. Screen 1.01 appears next, from which states can select a State. To add a State from
Screen 1.01, select Add, and then enter the two-character, alpha-numeric HPS code (State) and the
EPA Region by selecting the appropriate state from the standard list that is displayed when F1 is
pressed (State must be highlighted when F1 is pressed). Users must also enter the name of the MPS
Lead Agency. The NPS Lead Agency is the name of the agency designated by the Governor as the
lead agency with respect to implementation of the state Management Program developed under
section 319 (up to 23 characters).
Screen 1.02 is displayed once the user selects the State and NTS Lead Agency. To add a Man-
agement Area, users must select Mgmt Area Info from the top bar of Screen 1.02. The Mgmt Area
Info is then entered from Screen 1.03. This information includes a description of the Management
Area (Mgmt Area Dcsc), the Watcrbody that is to benefit from the project, the designated beneficial
uses (Uses for \VB) of the waterbody, and the significant Pollutants and their sources.
Management Area Description
Selecting Mgmt Area Desc from Screen 1.03 displays Screen 1.04, from which the user can enter
the Management Area Name and identification number (ID). The Name (or watershed project
name) is to be determined by the state or territory, and consists of 45 characters and/or numbers.
The Management Area ID consists of up to 23 characters and/'or numbers; the first two characters
are the two-letter state code. F.ach watershed project in a state/territory must have a unique Man-
agement Area Name and ID.
Participating Agencies and a Project Description are also reported from Screen 1.04. Participating
Agencies are those who have significant roles in the planning or implementation of the watershed
project, and may include federal, state, and local agencies.
To enter a narrative Project Description, users must first select Notes from the top bar of Screen
1.04. The Project Description is a short, narrative statement of the major problems and pollutant
sources, implementation goals, and evaluation goals of the project. Aspects of the project that
make it special or unique can also be highlighted in this field.
Waterbodies
Selecting Waterbody from Screen 1.03 displays Screen 1.05, from which the user can enter the
waterbody Name and identification number (ID) as specified in the WBS user's guide (U.S. EPA,
1989a). The WBS provides for a 45-character field for the Name and an alpha-numeric field of 23
(2-character (state code) plus 21-alpha-numeric) for the ID. The waterbody to report for each
watershed project is that impaired or threatened waterbody which is intended to benefit from the
pollution control activities in the watershed project. This applies even if the waterbody is down-
stream from all monitoring stations, and is, therefore, not being monitored as part of the National
Monitoring Program.
Designated Use Support
Select Uses for YVB from the top bar of Screen 1.03 to enter on Screen 1.06 the designated Use(s)
and use support status (Use Support Code) for the waterbody identified above (see
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"Waterbodies"). Designated Uses are to be consistent with those that the state reports under the
WBS (U.S. EPA, 1989a) and in their section 305(b) reports (U.S. EPA, 199 le). Uses may be se-
lected from the standard list that is displayed by pressing FJ when Use is highlighted. Use Support
Codes are also derived from the WBS and section 305(b) guidance (U.S. EPA, 199le), with the
options being fully supported (F), partially supported (P), threatened (T), and not supported (N).
'Threatened waters" refers to those waters that fully support their designated uses but that may not
fully support uses in the future (unless pollution control action is taken) because of anticipated
sources or adverse pollution trends (U.S. EPA, 199le).
Pollutants and Relative Source Contributions
Select Pollutants from the top bar of Screen 1.03 to enter on Screen 1.07 the pollutants or pollutant
categories (Pollutant Name) which are the principal factors creating the water quality problems in
the waterbody identified above (see "Waterbodies" on page 7). A simple list of pollutants that is
based upon the Waterbody System's Nonattainmcnt Causes (U.S. EPA, 1989a) is displayed for use
by pressing F! when Pollutant Name is highlighted. Users can add pollutants to the list provided
(through Options which is accessed from Screen 0.00), but EPA strongly encourages states to select
from the existing list.2 This information is provided to give a general sense of the kinds of pollutants
that impair or threaten designated uses in the project area.
In addition to reporting on the major pollutants causing the water quality problems in the
waterbody identified, states are to report their best professional judgment regarding the overall
contribution of nonpoint sources (N"PS), point sources (POINT), and background sources
(BACKGROUND) to the water quality problem. These contributions are to be expressed as a
decimal fraction, where the sum= 1.0. For example, in a watershed where nonpoint sources con-
tribute 75 percent of the problem, the nonpoint source contribution would be. reported as 0.75.
Along with this overall estimate of the relative contributions of sources, states are to report the
primary type of information (Information Type) used to make the estimate. The options are (1)
chemical load data (Information Type=L), (2) chemical concentration data (Information
Type=C), (3) biological or habitat data (Information Type=l), (4) modeling data (Information
Typc= \I), or (5) a user-defined alternative information type. A pop-up screen is available for se-
lecting or adding the appropriate Information Type by pressing F1 when Information Type is high-
lighted.3
Best Management Practices and NPS Control Measures
By selecting BMPs & Proj Funding from Screen 1.02, Screen 1.20 is displayed, from which users
can enter information regarding the best management practices (BMPs) to be applied, the sources
controlled (Sources Cntld) by the BMPs, the Pollutants controlled by the BMPs, the Impaired Uses
expected to benefit from the BMP implementation, and the Funding for the project.
The selection of BMPs and control measures is an essential part of a watershed project implemen-
tation plan. Linkage of these control practices to the identified use impairment(s), the pollutant(s)
causing the use impairment(s), and the source(s) of the pollutant(s) is key to the development of
an efficient and effective implementation program. NPSMS emphasizes this linkage through its
hierarchical structure, where:
1.	E.ach control practice is linked directly to (or "owns") one or more sources controlled.
2.	Each source controlled owns one or more pollutants controlled.
3.	Each pollutant controlled owns one or more impaired uses.
2	States that add pollutants should make sure that they are adding pollutants, not indicators of impacted
uses. For example, fish kills are considered impacts, not pollutants.
3	All pop-up lists or tables (i.e., system tables) can be edited only through Options, which is accessed from
Screen 0.00 by selecting Options. Users then select System Tables from the displayed menu. This displays
all lists or tables that can be edited by the user.
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In short, any combination of BMP or system, source to be controlled by the BMP or system,
pollutant to be controlled by the BMP or system, and impaired use addressed by the BMP or sys-
tem, can be reported.
BMPs
Select BMPs from Screen 1.20 to report on Screen 1.21 the best management practices (BMPs) and
control measures which will be undertaken to reduce pollutant loads and/or impacts from each
source identified in the WBS for the waterbody reported under Screen 1.05. "1'he Management Area
ID (Mgmt Area) will be displayed as BMP information is entered.
By selecting Add from Screen 1.21, users can enter BMP information. The BMP Name can be
reported in the 45-character field as BMPs, BMP systems, Resource Management Systems, or other
functional units that best represent the control actions undertaken. States are encouraged to adapt
information from existing reporting systems (e.g., U.S.DA. - A.S.C.S. Form AD-S62, Conserva-
tion Reporting and Evaluation System) to the extent possible to minimize duplication in reporting.
A pop-up list is provided by pressing F1 when BMP .\arnc is highlighted.
The BMP Type is to be reported as either "A" (annual) or "C" (cumulative). For example, man-
agement practices such as conservation tillage are annual practices, whereas structures (e.g., animal
waste storage structures) are cumulative practices. Similarly, in urban settings, grass filter strips arc
annual practices, while wet ponds arc cumulative practices.
Implementation Reporting Units are also reported, and should be reliable indicators of the extent
to which the pollutant source will be controlled (e.g., tons of animal waste managed instead of
number of dairy farms treated). I"hese units are not to be changed over the lifetime of the project.
The Implementation Goal for each BMP or control measure is to be reported as well. This goal
is expressed as the number of BMP units that are needed for the watershed project to be successful
in improving or protecting water quality. The annual implementation of BMPs will be tracked in
annual reports (see "Implementation" on page 34).
There are several options for reporting BMP Implementation Goals and annual implementation
against those goals. For example, projects may wish to simply establish overall BMP Implemen-
tation Goals for the Management Area, and report annually the implementation in the entire
project area. This option is depicted in Figure 1 on page 11. Tracking is simpler under this sce-
nario, but (unless the relatively weak single-station monitoring design is utilized in the project) the
implementation cannot be related to the water quality data collected in the monitoring program.
Alternatively, projects could establish Implementation Goals for each of the monitoring station
drainage areas (see Figure 2 on page 12). Under this scenario, tracking is more complicated, but
the implementation can be related directly to the water quality data collected in the monitoring
program.4
In the above two scenarios it was assumed that only one monitoring program exists within the
Management Area. In cases where two5 monitoring programs exist (i.e., a biological/habitat and
a chemical /'physical monitoring program), then Implementation Goals can either be established for
each monitoring station drainage area under each of the two monitoring programs, or overall Im-
plementation Goals could be established for the entire Management Area (sec Figure 3 on page
13).
It is important to note that under iXPSMS, for Management Areas with only one monitoring
program, implementation toward achieving overall Management Area goals (see Figure 1 on page
11) will be reported under the study station in paired-watershed studies, under the downstream
station in upstream-downstream studies, or under the single station for single-station studies. If
both a chemical/physical and biological/habitat monitoring program is used in a Management Area,
4	This does not guarantee, however, that statistical relationships can be established between the implemen-
tation and water quality data.
5	This is the maximum number of monitoring programs currently allowed by NPSMS for any given
watershed project (Management Area).
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then implementation toward achieving overall Management Area goals may be reported for either
the chemical/physical or the biological/habitat monitoring program (see Figure 3 on page 13).
The default assumed by NPSMS is that users will report single, overall Implementation Coals for
the Management Area. For this reason, users must go to the Annual Report File to input Imple-
mentation Goals on a monitoring station basis (see "Reporting Implementation" on page 36).
The BMP information reported here, in conjunction with the project implementation schedule,
serves as the basis for tracking annual implementation progress. The implementation schedule is
to be reported as part of each watershed project plan and in each section 319(h)(l 1) annual report,
and is to address as separate items each control included in the implementation plan.
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Figure 1. Examples Illustrating Use of Entire Management Area for Setting Implementation Goals and
Reporting Annual Implementation
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Figure 2. Examples Illustrating Use of Station Drainage Areas for Setting Implementation Coals and
Reporting Annual Implementation
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Figure 3. Examples Illustrating Two Ways for Setting Implementation Goals and Reporting Annual
Implementation
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Sources
Select Sources Cntld from Screen 1.20 to display Screen 1.22, from which the user can report the
sources controlled by each of the BMPs and control measures listed above (see "Best Management
Practices and NPS Control Measures" on page 8). More than one source can be reported for each
BMP or control measure. Likewise, if a given source requires more than one BMP or system, the
source can be reported for each BMP or system included in the implementation plan. As users
Add sources (Source Name), they apply to the control practice (BMP Name) currently displayed
in the BMPs, System or Control Measures for Mgmt Area window of Screen 1.22.
Sources (Nonattainment Sources) are to be named in accordance with the list provided for the WBS
(U.S. EPA, 1989a). The source codes, however, are not required, and states may use source names
which include up to 49 characters. A pop-up list of sources is made available by pressing F1 when
Source Name is highlighted.
EXAMPLE: 1'he BMP Name displayed is animal waste management. The user enters dairies and
swine operations as the Source Names. This means that animal waste management will be used to
control both dairies and swine operations in the project area.
Pollutants
Select Pollutants from Screen 1.20 to display Screen 1.23, from which users can report the
pollutants (Pollutant Name) from the sources controlled by each of the BMPs and control measures
listed above (see "Best Management Practices and NPS Control Measures" on page 8). More than
one Pollutant Name can be reported for each source. Likewise, if a given pollutant is derived from
more than one source, the pollutant can be reported for each source controlled by BMPs or systems
that are included in the implementation plan. As users Add pollutants, the BMP Name and Source
Name to which the pollutant applies will be displayed.
The pollutant names must be taken from those listed above for entry to Screen 1.07 (see "Pollutants
and Relative Source Contributions" on page 8), and may use up to 50 characters. This list of
pollutants for the Management Area can be accessed and used when adding pollutants by pressing
Fl.
EXAMPLE: The BMP Name displayed is animal waste management. The Source Name displayed
is dairies. The user enters fecal coliform as the Pollutant Name. The user then adds phosphorus
as the Pollutant Name. The user then returns to the Sources Controlled By BMP window and
changes the Source Name to swine operations. Returning back to the Pollutants For Source win-
dow, the user adds fecal coliform as the Pollutant Name. This means that animal waste manage-
ment will be used to control both fecal coliform and phosphorus from dairies, but just fecal
coliform from swine operations in the project area.
Impaired Uses
Select Impaired Uses from Screen 1.20 to display Screen 1.24, from which the user can report the
impaired uses associated with the pollutants from those sources controlled by each of the BMPs
and control measures listed above (see "Best Management Practices and NPS Control Measures"
on page 8). More than one impaired use can be reported for each pollutant. As users Add impaired
uses, the BMP Name, Source Name, and Pollutant Name to which the impaired use applies will
be displayed.
The Impaired Uses are to be selected from those reported under Screen 1.06 (see "Designated Use
Support" on page 7). The list of standard uses can be accessed and used when adding impaired
uses by pressing Fl when Impaired Uses is highlighted.
EXAMPLE: The BMP Name displayed is animal waste management. The Source Name displayed
is dairies. The Pollutant Name displayed is fecal coliform. The user enters shellfishing as the Im-
paired Use Caused By fecal coliform. The user then adds recreation as another Impaired Use
Caused By fecal coliform. The user then returns to the Pollutants For Source window and changes
the Pollutant Name to phosphorus. The user then returns to the Impaired Uses Caused By window
and enters recreation as the impaired use. (The user could also go back to the Sources Controlled
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By BMP and BMPs, System or Control Measures for Mgmt Area windows and change those, but
this example will be kept simple for illustrative purposes.) This means that animal waste manage-
ment will be used (1) to control fecal coliform from dairies because of its effects on shelliishing and
recreation in the Management Area, and (2) to control phosphorus from dairies because of its ef-
fects on recreation in the project area.
Funding Information
Select Funding from Screen 1.20 to display Screen 1.25, from which users can report the funding
sources (Source of Funding) for the project (e.g., EPA funds under sections 319(h) and (i), 104, 106,
205(j)(5), 201(g)(1)(B), 314, 320, and 603(c)(2); USDA ACP funds; state funds; local funds; etc.),
the Amount of expenditure under each source, the Year (four-digit code) of expenditure, and the
use (Use of Funding, 25 characters) for all funds expended within the watershed project. States are
also to report state and local funds to provide a complete accounting of project expenditures for
implementation.
Funding sources are to be identified using up to 20 characters and/or numbers. A selectable list
of uses for funding is available by pressing F1 when the Use of Funding field is highlighted. The
selectable list can be modified by the user as needed (under Options which is accessed from Screen
0.00). Funding Amounts are to be reported using whole dollars, with a limit of $9.9 billion.
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Monitoring Plan File
Purpose and Application
States arc required to perform at least a minimum level of chemical/physical or biological/habitat
monitoring for each watershed project included in the National Monitoring Program. To meet the
minimum monitoring requirements, States can choose to conduct chemical/physical,
biological, habitat, or a combination of chemical/physical and biological/habitat monitoring in each
National Monitoring Program project. States are not required to perform combinations of these
monitoring protocols, but may find that such combinations (e.g., chemical plus fisheries monitor-
ing) are useful and essentia] for tracking project success. For example, a project that tracks sus-
pended solids concentrations during the peak season for sediment loading may find that it is
necessary to perform fisheries or benthic macroinvertebrate sampling to track the overall impact
of sediment control measures on support of designated beneficial uses. Only one chemical/physical
and one biological/habitat monitoring plan can be reported in \PSMS for each watershed project
or Management Area for a maximum of four monitoring stations per study area, but each State can
report multiple projects in APS.MS.
The	Monitoring Plan File is to be used for the following:
1.	To identify the monitoring design to be used.
2.	To identify the monitoring station(s) and monitoring parameters.
3.	To identify, for chemical/physical monitoring, the quartile values for the parameters.
4.	To identify and characterize biological and habitat parameters to be monitored.
5.	To identify the monitoring season(s).
6.	To identify explanatory variables (covariates) to be monitored.
Data Elements for Monitoring Plan
Monitoring Plan File Access
The Monitoring Plan File is accessed through Screen 0.00 of SPSMS (see Appendix A), by se-
lecting Design from the top bar. This leads to Screen 2.01, which allows the user to choose either
Chemical/Physical monitoring or Biological/Habitat monitoring.
The information reported in this file is dependent upon the monitoring design and monitoring pa-
rameters selected. There are three monitoring design options (paired watersheds, upstream-
downstream, single station) and three6 basic types of parameters (chemical/physical, biological, and
habitat). Details are provided in the following subsections.
6 In ISPSMS, however, biological and habitat monitoring parameters are entered using the same screens.
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Choice of Monitoring Approach
Select Chemical/Physical from the top bar of Screen 2.01 if chemical and physical monitoring in-
formation is to be entered. This choice will be displayed as "C" for Data Type on Screen 2.02.
From this screen the user can add ((A)dd) the chemical and physical monitoring plan for the
Management Area.
If biological and habitat monitoring is to be performed, select Biological/Habitat from the top bar
of Screen 2.01. This choice will be displayed as "B" for Data Type on Screen 2.22. From this
screen the user can add ((A)dd) the biological and habitat monitoring plan for the Management
Area.
By pressing F1 on the highlighted State field, the user is provided with a list of those Management
Areas already entered into N.PSX1S. Monitoring plans cannot be entered unless a project has al-
ready been entered into the Management File (see "Management File" on page 6). After the
State, NPS Management Area ID, and 305(b) VVaterbody ID are entered, the QA/QC description
field (up to 64,000 characters) will be displayed. Users are required to enter descriptions of the
sampling scheme, sample handling and storage methods, analytical techniques, as well as the quality
control procedures followed during sample collection, analysis, and entry of data into APSMS
format. Full referencing of manuals used is also required.
Chemical and Physical Monitoring
Chemical and physical monitoring for nonpoint source watershed projects can be quite useful in
trend analysis because of the direct linkage that can often be made between the pollutants identified
in the water column and the control measures implemented to control those pollutants. In that
respect, properly designed and executed chemical and physical monitoring can result in sound data
bases for evaluating not only trends, but also the pollution control achieved through implementa-
tion efforts.
In some cases, however, chemical and physical monitoring may be adequate for detecting trends in
the levels of selected pollutants, but inadequate for tracking support of designated beneficial uses.
For example, a project tracking total suspended solids concentrations may show that control
measures are working, but is unlikely to obtain sufficient information to determine the status of a
cold-water fishery in the watershed. The latter information is usually gathered from biological and
habitat monitoring programs.
From Screen 2.02, existing chemical physical monitoring plans can be listed by pressing L, and new
plans can be added by pressing A. This leads to Screen 2.03, where the chemical and physical
monitoring plan details are input.
Biological Monitoring
The use of biological monitoring in section 319 programs should follow the basic precepts set out
in the Rapid Bioassessment Protocols (RBP) developed by FPA (U.S. EPA, 1989). Protocol III
for benthos monitoring and protocol V for fish would best form the basis of or a starting point for
state monitoring programs in streams. From this base States should then modify, as needed, sam-
pling procedures to tailor their individual programs to conditions in their specific area (ecoregion,
subregion, or other unifying concept).
A number of states have developed documents detailing the development and implementation of
the state macroinvcrtebrate and fish community assessment techniques that many states may find
useful in beginning their programs. EPA's draft technical reference guide on biological criteria (U.S.
FPA, 1991a) provides a detailed bibliography of papers and agency publications that deal with bi-
ological criteria development and biological/habitat monitoring techniques. This document should
be available by October 1, 1991. EPA is also developing a case-study document that describes state
development and implementation of biological criteria (U.S.EPA, 1991b). This document is ex-
pected to be completed by October 1, 1991, and should also prove beneficial to states. Since no
RBPs exist for estuaries, States should use the aforementioned manuals to select methodologies
appropriate to their area and use them as a basis to develop their own sampling program.
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From Screen 2.22, existing biological/habitat monitoring plans can be listed by pressing L, and new
plans can be added by pressing A. This leads to Screen 2.23, where the biological and habitat
monitoring plan details are input.
Habitat Monitoring
Habitat may be assessed qualitatively or quantitatively. Use of a habitat assessment protocol sim-
ilar to that presented in the RBP manual should be sufficient for qualitative assessments of streams.
Modifications will be needed to tailor the assessment to local conditions that influence
macroinvertebrate communities and adjust the metric composition to more accurately reflect those
habitat parameters that influence local fish communities.
Several habitat assessment techniques are discussed in EPA's draft technical reference guide on bi-
ological criteria (U.S. EPA, 1991a), as well as in the other documents cited above (see "Biological
Monitoring" on page 17). States may use these to develop habitat assessment techniques for their
streams or estuaries. Some states may need to go beyond a qualitative assessment and use quanti-
fied techniques. Whether using qualitative or quantitative techniques, the assessment method needs
to be broad enough to cover all limiting habitat factors and associated changes in the aquatic
ecosystem.
From Screen 2.22, existing biological/habitat monitoring plans can be listed by pressing L, and new
plans can be added by pressing A. This leads to Screen 2.23, where the biological and habitat
monitoring plan details arc input.
Monitoring Design
In this guidance IvPA prescribes monitoring design options for use in watershed projects. States
may choose to supplement these designs, but the prescribed monitoring and reporting must be ad-
hered to. Despite this approach, states have much flexibility in determining both the water quality
and implementation parameters to be monitored. EPA's analyses of single-project and combined-
project data that are reported with XPSMS will provide some answers to questions regarding water
quality improvement and implementation, but more detailed analyses of the raw data are likely to
be needed to refine these preliminary' findings. The requirement to enter raw data into STORET
and BIOS7 is made largely to support such detailed analyses (see "Purpose and Application" on
page 31).
Chemical and Physical Monitoring Design
Selecting Design from Screen 2.03 displays Screen 2.04, from which users can enter the code for the
chemical/physical monitoring design to be used. Enter "P" (paired-watershed), "U" (upstream-
downstream), or "S" (single station) on Screen 2.04 for Monitoring Design to indicate the study
design that will be implemented in the watershed project for the purpose of tracking water quality
to determine trends which may be associated with N'PS implementation efforts.
Biological and Habitat Monitoring Design
Selecting Design from Screen 2.23 displays Screen 2.24, from which users can enter the code for the
biological/habitat monitoring design to be used. Enter "P" (paired-watershed), "U" (upstream-
downstream), or "S" (single station) on Screen 2.24 for Monitoring Design to indicate the study
design that will be implemented in the watershed project for the purpose of tracking water quality
to determine trends which may be associated with NPS implementation efforts. ITie following
subsections describe these three study designs in additional detail.
7 STORET is EPA's computerized data base for the STOrage and RETreival of data (primarily chemical
and physical) relating to the quality of the waterways of United States. BIOS is EPA's national biological
information management system
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Paired- Watershed Study Design
In the paired-watershed design there is one watershed where the level of implementation (ideally)
does not change (the control watershed) and a second watershed where implementation occurs (the
study watershed) (see Figure 4 on page 20). States are strongly encouraged to utilize the paired-
watershed design since it has been shown in agricultural NPS studies to be the most powerful study
design for demonstrating the effectiveness of NPS control practice implementation (Spooner, et al.,
1985). States are cautioned, however, that the paired-watershed design must be implemented
properly to generate good data sets. Some of the considerations to be made in designing and im-
plementing paired-watershed studies are described in this section.
In selecting watershed pairs, the watersheds should be as similar as possible in size, shape, aspect,
slope, elevation, soil type, climate, and vegetative cover (Striffler, 1965). The general procedure for
paired-watershed studies is to monitor the watersheds long enough to establish a statistical re-
lationship between them (Striffler, 1965). A correlation should be found between the values of the
monitored parameters for the two watersheds. For example, the total phosphorus values in the
control watershed should be correlated with the total phosphorus values in the study watershed.
A pair of watersheds may be considered sufficiently calibrated when a parameter for the control
watershed can be used to predict the correponding value for the study watershed (or vice versa)
within an acceptable margin of error.
It is important to note that the calibration period should cover all or the significant portion of the
range of conditions for each of the major water quality determinants in the two watersheds. For
example, the full range of hydrologic conditions should be covered (or nearly covered) during the
calibration period. This may be problematic in areas where rainfall and snowmelt are highly vari-
able from year-to-year and or in areas subject to extended wet periods or drought. Calibration
during a dry year is likely to not be adequate for establishing the relationship between the two
watersheds, particularly if subsequent years include both wet and dry periods.
Similarly, some agricultural areas of the country utilize long-term, multiple-crop rotations. The
calibration period should not only cover the range of hydrologic conditions, but also the range of
cropping patterns that can reasonably be expected to have an influence on the measured water
quality parameters. This is not to say that the calibration period should take five to ten years, but,
rather that states must use careful judgment in determining when the calibration period can be
safely ended. Much of this decision is based upon the quality of the statistical relationship estab-
lished between the two watersheds, but much is also based upon best professional judgment re-
garding the coverage of significant conditions during the calibration period.
After calibration, the study watershed is treated through implementation of NPS control practices,
and monitoring is continued in both watersheds.8 The effects of the control measures are evaluated
by testing for a change in the relationship between the monitored parameters (i.e., a change in the
correlation). If treatment is working, then there should be a greater difference over time between
the treated study watershed and the untreated (poorly managed) control watershed. Alternatively,
the calibration period could be used to establish statistical relationships between a fully treated
watershed (control watershed) and an untreated watershed (study watershed). After calibration
under this approach, the study watershed would be treated and monitoring continued. The effects
of the control measures would be evaluated, however, by testing for a change in the correlation that
would indicate that the two watersheds are more similar than before treatment.
It is important to use small watersheds (in headwaters areas usually) when performing paired-
watershed studies, since they are more easily managed and more likely to be uniform (Striffler,
1965). FPA recommends that such watersheds not be greater than 1,000 acres if possible, and
certainly not greater than 5,000 acres. The National Monitoring Program plan calls for watershed
projects that are no larger than 30,000 acres (see 'Project area size" on page 3). Within the context
of a paired-watershed study, the monitored pairs should be small sub-watersheds within the
30,000-acre (or less) project area.
8 Monitoring protocol must remain the same before, during, and after implementation of control practices.
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Upstrearn-Downstream Study Design
In the upstrcam-downstream design, there is one station at a point directly upstream from the area
where implementation will occur and a second station directly downstream from that area.
Upstream-downstream designs are generally more useful for documenting the severity of a nonpoint
source than for documenting BMP effectiveness (Spooner, et al., 1985), but have been used suc-
cessfully for the latter. This design provides for the opportunity to account for covariates (e.g.,
upstream pollutant concentration that is correlated with downstream concentration of same
pollutant) in statistical analyses, and is, therefore, the design which EPA recommends in cases
where paired watersheds cannot be established.
Upstream-downstream designs are needed in cases where project areas are not located in headwaters
and/or where upstream activities occur which arc expected to confound the analysis of downstream
data (e.g., upstream point source dischargers, uncontrolled upstream NPS discharges, upstream flow
regulation, etc.).
Single-Downstream Study Design
In the single-downstream station design, there is just one station at a point downstream from the
area where implementation will occur. The single-downstream study design is the least powerful
of the three designs, and, if used, should be carefully structured to account for all significant
covariates such that the sensitivity of statistical analyses is increased. This design is not recom-
mended.
Monitoring Station Location
Biological and Habitat Monitoring
When locating sites for biological or habitat assessment, the type of impact and the project objec-
tives will determine the positioning of the sites. To assess the biological and habitat impacts of
habitat alterations caused by channelizing or dredging, sampling sites should be located in the im-
mediate areas of the habitat alteration. This provides for a better opportunity to track improve-
ments as habitat alterations are mitigated through the application of BMPS. If habitat alterations
arc caused by bed-load sediment, then monitoring sites should be placed just downstream from the
origin of the bed load sediment. If the objective is to track the impacts of water column chemistry,
then biological sites should be located at a distance downstream that is appropriate for the stream
or estuary (e.g., size and flow considerations need to be considered), the pollutant source(s) and
magnitude, and the NPS control practices to be implemented. Frequently, a distance of approxi-
mately one to two miles downstream from the pollutant source is appropriate.
If an upstrcam-downstream study design is used in biological monitoring, the upstream site should
be located far enough upstream to avoid any residual effects from downstream impacts. This is
especially important when monitoring fish community status. Upstream-downstream interaction
among fish communities may extend over a half-mile area during summer months. Sampling sites
should be far enough apart to avoid the effects of upstream-downstream community mixing.
Reference Sites for Biological Monitoring
States may wish to enhance their understanding of biological expectations and calibrate their bi-
ological indices by establishing a set of reference sites. Reference sites should
1.	Be of a number sufficient to characterize the natural variability (outside of environmental im-
pacts) and the community potential that would be encountered in the respective ecoregion for
the specific stream or estuary size and type.
2.	Be situated in the same ecoregion, having similar land use, land surface form, natural vege-
tation potential, and soils as each other (Omernik, 1987) and the study area.
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3.	Be from least impacted areas that reflect realistically attainable conditions in the study area
through proper application of pollution prevention measures.
4.	Be sampled at the appropriate time(s) of year (refer to seasonality) at least a total of three times
during the life of the study (preferably at the beginning of the study).
5.	Be sampled during the same season of the year and at the period of greatest likelihood of im-
pact.
The data from these collections would then be used to calculate an "achievable value" for the
project area. This value would represent what could be expected to be achieved in the area or
ecoregion in the absence of undue environmental disturbance or impact.
Chemical and Physical Monitoring
Site location and establishment are discussed in several existing monitoring guides and texts (U.S.
I-PA, 1978; U.S. UPA, 1981; U.S.G.S., 1977; Ponce, S.U., 1980; Wetzel and Uikens, 1979;
Brakensiek, Osborn, and Rawls, 1979). Within any given budget, site location is generally a func-
tion of water resource type, monitoring and evaluation objectives, and data analysis plans. It is
strongly recommended that nonpolnt source monitoring stations be located near established (e.g.,
U.S.G.S.) gaging stations when possible due to the importance of obtaining accurate flow records.
Additional considerations in site selection are site accessibility and landowner cooperation in data
collection efforts.
For all study designs, stations should be located such that confounding activities are minimized.
For example, if an upstream-downstream study for agriculture can be located either above or below
an urban area, it is recommended that, all else being equal, the study be performed above the urban
area to avoid the influence of urban activities. Similarly, stations should be located as near as
possible to the pollution sources being controlled to minimize the likelihood that unmanaged ac-
tivities or unexpected events influence the water quality.
Site location alone is not adequate to define sampling location for chemical/physical monitoring.
Additional considerations include the vertical (depth) and horizontal position at which samples arc
taken. This guidance recommends simple grab sampling, but time-integrated, flow-integrated, and
depth-integrated sampling may also be used to obtain samples that are more representative of the
"target population"9 for the study. In taking samples, it is important to keep in mind the target
population being sampled. If the population that is sampled is changed over time because of im-
precise sampling, then the inferences made from analysis of the data may be inaccurate.
Monitoring Station Identification
Monitoring stations are identified in APSMS after the monitoring design has been entered (see
"Monitoring Design" on page 18). Monitoring station information is entered in the same manner
for both chemical/physical and biological/habitat monitoring plans, but from different screens in
APSMS. Monitoring station information for chemical/physical monitoring plans is entered from
Screen 2.06, which is accessed by selecting Stations from Screen 2.03. For biological/habitat
monitoring plans, users select Stations from Screen 2.23 to display Screen 2.26.
The following information applies to both Screen 2.06 (chemical/physical) and Screen 2.26
(biological/habitat). For paired-study designs (Monitoring Design = P), enter the STORET Agency
Code (Agency Cd; 1-8 characters) and primary Station Code (1-15 alpha-numeric) for both the
Control (C) and Study (S) stations. For upstream-downstream designs (Monitoring Design = U),
9 In a statistical sampling program, the "target population" is what we are sampling from to make inferences
about. For example, we may intend to make inferences regarding changes in the seasonal grab-sample
concentrations of key chemical/physical parameters that are expected to be controlled through NPS im-
plementation efforts. We might define a sample to be the phosphorus concentration in 1 -liter grab samples
taken during spring, at mid-depth, in the middle of the tributary, 500 feet below the source. Our analysis
of these sample data would allow us to make inferences regarding springtime, instantaneous phosphorus
concentrations in the tributary below the source.
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enter the Agency Cd and Station Code for both the Upstream and Downstream stations, l or
single-station designs (Monitoring Design = S), enter the two codes for that station only.
In some watersheds, a monitoring station may be shared between two adjacent monitoring projects.
A "Y" in the Share field of the Stations for: window of Screen 2.06 or 2.26 indicates that the station
is included in more than one monitoring project. For example, in a case where the downstream
station in one project serves as the upstream station in a project downstream, the station would
be shared. Similarly, a study station in a paired study may also serve as a downstream station in
an upstream-downstream study. APSMS will not allow a station to be used for more than one
study design in a watershed unless it is designated as a shared station.
Drainage Area and Land Use
Drainage area and land use information are entered in the same manner for both chemical/physical
and biological/habitat monitoring plans, but from different screens in iS'PSMS. Drainage area and
land use information for chcmical/physical monitoring plans is entered from Screen 2.06, which is
accessed by selecting Stations from Screen 2.03. For biological/habitat monitoring plans, users se-
lect Stations from Screen 2.23 to display Screen 2.26.
The following information applies to both Screen 2.06 (chemical physical) and Screen 2.26
(biological habitat). Fnter the drainage area (Drainage-Mi field in Stations for: window) in square
miles (up to 8 positions, decimal point may be entered) for each monitoring station. The following
identifies the drainage area to report for each study design:
•	Paired-watershed study
¦	Control watershed: total drainage area upstream of control monitoring station
» Study watershed: total drainage area upstream of study monitoring station
•	Upstream-downstream paired stations
¦	Upstream station: total drainage area upstream of monitoring station
¦	Downstream station: total drainage area upstream of monitoring station minus total
drainage area above upstream station (i.e., the drainage area between the two stations)
•	Single station
¦	Total drainage area upstream of the single monitoring station.
Land Use in the drainage area for each monitoring station is entered from either Screen 2.06 for
chemical/physical monitoring plans or Screen 2.26 for biological/habitat monitoring plans. Users
add Land Use information on a pop-up screen displayed by pressing Enter while the Drainage-Mi
field is highlighted. On the pop-up screen, the Land Use, Year for which the information applies,
and Percentage of Drainage Area under the specified land use are entered. Land use changes can
be tracked for each monitoring station drainage area by reporting the Land Use and Percentage of
Drainage Area for each Year of the project.
Users can access a list of land uses by pressing F1 while the Land Use field is highlighted. This list
can be edited by users through the Options menu of NPSMS.
Principal Water Quality Monitoring Parameters
Monitoring parameters should be related directly to the identified problems caused by the nonpoint
sources that will be controlled, and to those principal pollutants (see "Pollutants and Relative
Source Contributions" on page 8) that will be controlled through the implementation of nonpoint
source control measures and practices.
Within these logical constraints, the state should determine which parameters are the best indicators
of water quality at the monitoring site. For example, in a watershed project where suspended
sediment is the problem, the state might perform weekly monitoring of either turbidity or total
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suspended solids. No other monitoring parameters would be required with the exception of ex-
planatory variables (see "Explanatory Variables (Covariates)" on page 26). In this same situation,
the state might instead choose to perform benthic macroinvertebrate monitoring because these
organisms have been shown to be particularly sensitive to the sedimentation problems in the
watershed. This would be an acceptable alternative, and might in fact be the best monitoring ap-
proach for the project.
The following subsections provide additional details regarding monitoring parameters.
Chemical and Physical Parameters
To meet the parameter requirements for chemical/physical monitoring in the National Monitoring
Program, states must collect samples for at least one chemical or physical10 parameter and its ex-
planatory variables (see "Explanatory Variables (Covariates)" on page 26).
Enter monitoring parameters information by first selecting Parameters from Screen 2.03. This leads
to Screen 2.07, from which the user can enter the parameters for the monitoring station shown in
the Parameters for: window. Eor each station, enter the parameter codes (1-12 alpha-numeric) and
common names (up to 50 alpha-numeric) (Code/Name) for each chemical or physical parameter
monitored. A list of selected STORE T parameters can be accessed for use by pressing F1 while the
Code/Name field is highlighted. Parameter names and codes can be added as needed through
iS'PS.MS Options, which is accessed from Screen 0.00.
The Reporting Units and Parameter Type for the parameter are automatically entered when the
parameter is added. The units and type can be changed by editing the standard parameter list that
can be accessed from the System Tables menu under Options (start with Screen 0.00). Users should
note that EPA expects that states will report chemical parameter data in concentration units, not
loading units. This is due to the expected higher cost associated with performing accurate moni-
toring of loads. Parameter Type options are STORET (S), 305(b) Waterbody System (W), BIOS
(B), and user-defined (U). If the parameter is an Explanatory Variable (see "Explanatory Variables
(Covariates)" on page 26), for chemical/physical monitoring, then "Y" is entered. If
chemical/physical parameters are monitored as Explanatory Variables for biological/habitat moni-
toring, then the parameter is reported under Screen 2.27 as part of a biological/habitat monitoring
plan.
Eor each chemical/physical parameter monitored (including Explanatory Variables), report also on
Screen 2.07 the 25th, 50th, and 75th quartile values (Parameter Quartiles) for each monitoring
station; these values are expressed in the Reporting Units for the parameter. Parameter quartile
values are to be reported in an 8-character alpha-numeric field; exponential notation can be used
(e.g., 1.0E5 represents 100,000).
States are to use existing data for the monitoring period(s) (see "Monitoring Year and Seasons" on
page 29), or data from the first year of monitoring if suitable pre-project data are not available, to
determine the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile value for each of the chemical/physical parameters
(including covariates) to be monitored. To determine these quartile values, first arrange all data
points in order of magnitude. The median value is the 50th percentile; if there are an even number
of data points, the median is calculated as the mean of the two middle data points. The 25th
percentile is that value below which 25 percent of the data points fall. The 75th percentile is the
value below which 75 percent of the data points fall (SAS Institute, Inc., 1985).11
These quartile values are to be determined independently for each monitoring station. For example,
in a paired-watershed design where total phosphorus is the principal parameter, the state must de-
termine the quartile values for total phosphorus at the control site and at the study site. These
quartile values are likely to be different. In cases where the state is establishing new monitoring
10	A limited number of biological parameters (e.g., chlorophyll a, fecal coliform, etc.) could be used here as
well.
11	The preferred method for calculating these percentiles is the default method used by SAS in its Univariate
Procedure.
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stations in the project area, the quartile values must be determined using the first full year (for the
period monitored) of monitoring data at each of the new stations.
The quartile values are used to establish cutoffs for the frequency table shown in Screen 3.06 under
Parameters for (see "Chemical and Physical Parameters" on page 32). It is important to note that
quartile values should be based solely on data for the monitoring season or seasons to be moni-
tored. If, for example, the irrigation season is the only season to be monitored in a project, then
historical or first-year data for that season should be used to establish the quartile values. If the
irrigation season and one other season (e.g., winter) are monitored, then the quartile values may
be based on historical or first-year data for those two seasons combined.12
Biological and Habitat Parameters
To meet the parameter requirements for biological habitat monitoring in the National Monitoring
Program, states must collect samples for at least one biological or habitat parameter and its ex-
planatory variables (see "Explanatory Variables (Covariates)" on page 26).
Hnter monitoring parameters information by first selecting Parameters from Screen 2.23. This leads
to Screen 2.27, from which the user can enter the parameters for the monitoring station shown in
the Parameters for: window. For each station, enter the parameter codes (1-12 alpha-numeric) and
common names (up to 50 alpha-numeric) (Code/Name) for each biological or habitat parameter
monitored. A list of selected BIOS parameters can be accessed for use by pressing F1 while the
Code/Name field is highlighted. EPA recognizes, however, that STORET and BIOS may not in-
clude codes for all valid monitoring parameters. If there is no STORET or BIOS code for the pa-
rameter, then the State should develop and enter its own code for the parameter, providing
appropriate documentation to EPA. These new parameters can be added to the list provided under
XPSXIS by accessing the System Tables menu through Options (start with Screen 0.00).
The Units and Parameter Type for the parameter are automatically entered when the parameter is
added. The units and type can be changed by editing the standard parameter list under the System
Tables menu accessed under Options. For each biological and habitat measure, the seasonal mean
score for each monitoring station will be reported. The value should be calculated from the mean
of all index scores for all samples and,or replicates taken during the designated season. Units, then,
should match those needed to report mean scores. Parameter Type options are STORET (S),
305(b) Waterbody System (W), BIOS (B), and user-defined (U). If the parameter is a
biological'habitat Explanatory Variable for biological habitat monitoring (see "Explanatory Vari-
ables (Covariates)" on page 26), then "Y" is entered. Biological and habitat parameters cannot be
reported as Explanatory Variables for chemical physical monitoring under SPSMS. This is not
expected to be a problem since the sampling frequency for biological and habitat parameters is not
likely to ever be a minimum of 20 times per season, as is required for chemical/physical monitoring
plans.
Frequency tables will not be utilized for biological and habitat parameters, but benchmark scores
are reported to provide for interpretation of score data. Report the Maximum Potential and Rea-
sonable Attainment scores for each parameter. These values can be based on data from reference
sites (see "Reference Sites for Biological Monitoring" on page 21) or taken from an historic data
base, and provide a means for calculating percentages from score data for the purpose of combining
data for many projects across the Nation. Ecoregion (or some other unifying concept) reference
data, if collected, must be collected in a similar manner to the section 319 project design. For
closed-end indices, such as the IBI, the maximum potential value is the highest value that can be
scored (i.e. 60). For open-ended indices, such as the Iwb, state biologists should pick the index
value that their data or professional judgement indicate is the highest possible score that could be
achieved in their area of concern. Reasonable attainment values are best calculated from a reference
data base (see "Reference Sites for Biological Monitoring" on page 21) by using the scores attained
at the reference sites as an indication of the biological conditions that can be achieved under least
12 NPSMS, Version 3.0, does not currently support the reporting and use of unique quartile values for each
season monitored. EPA recognizes the possibility that this capability may be needed by users who mon-
itor in two separate seasons that have markedly different water quality. For this reason, EPA will attempt
to add the capability for reporting and using unique seasonal quartile values (for each monitoring station).
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impacted conditions (note that this score is not the same as the maximum potential score). If the
Maximum Potential and Reasonable Attainment scores are based on reference site data, then enter
"R" for Basis. Otherwise, enter "B" to indicate that best professional judgment was used to estimate
these values.
Reference site data should also be used to provide the parameter index values (percentages, not
scores) that are indicative of the level of use support in the monitored waterbody.13 If reference site
data are not available, then best professional judgment should be used in identifying the scores at
which uses begin to be Fully Supported, Threatened, and Partially Supported. For example, enter-
ing 85% for Fully Supported, 50% for Threatened, and 25% for Partially Supported would be in-
terpreted to mean that index values of 85% and above are fully supportive of uses, while values of
50% to 84% arc fully supportive but threatened, and values of 25% to 49% show that uses are
partially supported. Index values below 25% would be non-supportive of uses. Values for Fully
Supported and Partially Supported are required, but values for Threatened are optional.
Two types of indices are acceptable under the National Monitoring Program: measures of overall
community status (IBI, Iwb, BCC, ICI and like indices) or a measure of a critical faunal component
most sensitive to the instream impact (i e., spawning success or population density of a species).
In general, measures of overall community status are preferred as they incorporate a greater range
of biological responses to environmental change, thus assuring a greater likelihood of detecting en-
vironmental reactions (both anticipated and unanticipated).
To enter chemical physical parameters (e.g., temperature, turbidity, flow) that are Explanatory
Variables for biological/habitat monitoring, fust enter "C" for Explanatory Variable in the Param-
eters for: window of Screen 2.27. This indicates that the parameter is chemical physical, and causes
the window to change, displaying Explanatory Variable, Parameter Type, Units, Code/Name, and
Cutoff Values. Enter the parameter code and name (Code/Name) as you would for a
chemical physical parameter in a chemical physical monitoring plan (see "Chemical and Physical
Parameters" on page 24).
Instead of reporting quartile values for chemical and physical parameters that are used as Explan-
atory Variables for biological and habitat monitoring plans, it is more appropriate to use best pro-
fessional judgment (or, preferably, historic data if available) to identify parameter values that can
be used as Cutoff Values for "abnormally high," "normal," and "abnormally low" conditions for the
parameter during the monitoring season.14 I or example, a water temperature of less than 10 degrees
(Celsius) may be considered abnormally low for spring conditions, whereas temperatures of 25 de-
grees or greater may be abnormally high. Water temperatures of 10 to 24 degrees would be con-
sidered normal for the monitoring season. To report this information, you would enter "25" in the
Abn.High/Normal and enter "10" under Normal/Abn.Low in the Parameters for: window of Screen
2.27. In summary, for chemical and physical parameters that are used as covariates for biological
and habitat monitoring plans, enter the following;
•	Abn. High/Normal: The parameter value at which or above which the parameter value is ab-
normally high (on average) for the monitoring season.
•	Normal/Abn. Low. The parameter value below which the parameter value is abnormally low
(on average) for the monitoring season.
13	The monitored waterbody may not be the same as the waterbody that is targeted to ultimately benefit from
the pollution control obtained in the watershed project (Screen 1.05). The scores reported on Screen 2.27
are for the monitored waterbody.
14	Similar to the constraints rioted for chemical physical monitoring programs, NPSX1S, Version 3.0, does
not currently support the reporting and use of unique cutoff values for each season monitored. EPA re-
cognizes the possibility that this capability may be needed by users who monitor in two separate seasons
that have markedly different water quality. For this reason, EPA will attempt to add the capability for
reporting and using unique seasonal cutoff values for chemical/physical Explanatory Variables in
biological habitat monitoring programs (for each monitoring station).
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Explanatory Variables (Covariates)
The state must monitor explanatory variables, or covariates, of its monitoring parameters (applies
to chemical, physical, biological, and habitat parameters) to increase the sensitivity of statistical
analyses. Covariates to be monitored fall into two major groupings:
•	Those required by IiPA for at least the first monitoring year.
•	Those determined by the state to be important, based upon the first year of monitoring data
(or any prc-project monitoring data).
The state must monitor the following covariates in the following situations:
•	Complete set of parameters (including covariates) with exactly the same monitoring approach
and frequency at both stations in projects where either the paired-watershed, or upstream-
downstream monitoring designs are used.15
•	Total precipitation (weekly) and or a more meaningful precipitation parameter as documented
by the state (e.g., rainfall intensity may be more relevant). If the state can document that total
precipitation is not a useful covariate, then this parameter may be dropped.
•	Streamilow (at time grab sample is taken) and hydrograph stage (rising or falling, at time grab
sample is taken). If the state can document that these parameters arc not useful covariates,
then they may be dropped. These parameters, however, are required in projects which have
precipitation-driven systems.
•	Salinity is required (at time and depth grab sample is taken) for projects in tidal areas. If the
state can document that salinity is not useful as a covariate, then it may be dropped.
•	States must monitor pi I (at time grab sample is taken) in cases where the monitored parameter
is pH-dependent.
The state must propose, in addition to those covariates listed above, a set of covariates which the
state will monitor during the first monitoring year to determine whether such covariates must be
monitored throughout the course of the watershed project for the purpose of increasing the sensi-
tivity of statistical analyses. These proposed covariates should have physical meaning and or be
correlated statistically with the principal monitoring parameters.
Monitoring Frequency
Sampling frequency cannot change over the course of a project unless the state can prove that such
a change will neither decrease the sensitivity of statistical analyses at the project level nor decrease
the sensitivity of cross-project statistical analyses to be performed by EPA.
Chemical and Physical Monitoring
For projects performing chemical/physical monitoring, at least 20 evenly-spaced (over time) grab
samples are required for all chemical and physical parameters and their covariates during the sam-
pling season (see "Monitoring Year and Seasons" on page 29) each year. A maximum of one
sample per day or storm event can be used to count against the required 20 samples. Storm-event
sampling is not required.
Fvenly spaced (over time) samples are specified since the goal of the tracking effort is to detect
trends over time (see "Purpose and Application" on page 31). While storm-event sampling is es-
sential to the determination of pollutant loads, it has been shown in agricultural NPS projects that
trends can be detected with a monitoring program focused on pollutant concentration data derived
from weekly grab samples. Monitoring covariates are needed, however, to increase the sensitivity
15 NOTE: These parameters are not reported as Explanatory Variables in Screens 2.07 or 2.27 unless they
are covariates of other parameters at the same station.
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of the statistical analyses accounting for as much of the natural variability as possible. Nonetheless,
grab sampling programs will be adequate to meet EPA's tracking objectives while offering consid-
erable cost savings as compared to storm-event or other automated sampling programs.
Biological and Habitat Monitoring
Biological and habitat sampling should be performed with at least the following frequency:
•	I'ishery surveys - at least one to three times per season.
•	Benthic macroinvertebrates - at least once per season, with at least one to three replicates or
composites per sample.
•	Habitat - once or twice per season.
•	Bioassays - once per season.
Fish: Sampling frequency for fish communities should be one to three times per season and analysis
confined to within-scason data. One season of fish community sampling per year should be suffi-
cient for most studies. High flow conditions should be avoided as they negatively affect sampling
efficiency. Spring spawning runs and fall migration periods should be avoided if not being specif-
ically studied.
In most states, winter temperature regimes prevent effective sampling, leaving the summer season
as the most likely sampling time. Some southern states may be able to conduct sampling during
the winter months. Seasonal- variability QA/QC concerns have been detailed in the Ohio FPA
biological criteria manuals (Ohio EPA, 1988). For the purposes of this study, the biological sam-
pling season does not have to be correlated with the chemical sampling season.
Macroinvertebratcs: Macroinvertebrate sampling can be conducted seasonally or during one spe^
cific season, lvach season will need to be considered an individual data set for purposes of analysis.
To minimize expenses, states should identify the single most critical time period of potential im-
pacts and focus sampling efforts on that period. To better develop the data base, a minimum of
three replicate samples or one composite of at least three samples could be taken. States wishing
to conduct a more rigorous sampling protocol may wish to consider the use of artificial substrates
such as Hester-Dendy plates in streams or artificial seagrass in estuaries (Barber et al., 1979;
Vimstein et al., 1986). It should be kept in mind that artificial substrate samplers may not accu-
rately reflect environmental disturbances due to habitat alteration or bed load sediment impacts.
A draft RBP seasonality issue paper has defined time periods during which benthic sampling would
be most effective as May or August. States may wish to sample each month and/or all year. In
such cases, states must remain consistent in their sampling times and protocols throughout the life
of the study. Average reporting values should only- be calculated from data within a discrete season.
Habitat: Habitat assessment needs to be conducted at least once per year at the most critical period
of the sampling season. Two evaluations per year could be conducted at the beginning and end
of the sampling season to better evaluate changes occurring in the system.
Explanatory Variables
Explanatory variables, or covariates, must be monitored at the following frequencies:
1.	Chemical/Physical Monitoring Program
•	Chemical/physical covariates are monitored at the same frequency as principal
chemical/physical parameters.
2.	Biological/Habitat Monitoring Program
•	Chemical/physical covariates are monitored at the same frequency as principal
biological/habitat parameters.
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• Biological/habitat covariatcs are monitored at same frequency as the principal
biological/habitat parameters.
Monitoring Year and Seasons
Nonpoint source impacts are very often seasonal due to the seasonality of the land activities causing
the pollution, the seasonal variability of precipitation, the seasonal variability associated with
waterbody attributes, or other seasonal variability. The effectiveness of NPS control efforts is often
documented more easily in some seasons than in others. For example, if urban runoff problems
in a watershed are more pronounced and have the greatest potential for being mitigated during the
summer months, the state should identify summer as the primary monitoring season for the project.
For this reason, the state is required to identify for each watershed project the monitoring seasons
that should be used to stratify data for the purpose of increasing the sensitivity of statistical analyses.
There are two requirements associated with the establishment of these seasons.
•	The seasons and their cutoff dates will not change over the lifetime of the project. That is, the
state will group its monitoring data (see "Chemical and Physical Parameters" on page 32) by
these same seasons in each annual report. If, however, the state can prove to EPA that there
is a need to change these seasons based upon sound statistical or other reasons, then such a
change can be made provided that the state changes all project reporting to reflect the change.
•	For each sampled season, the state must meet the sampling frequency requirements specified
for biological habitat monitoring (see "Biological and Habitat Monitoring" on page 28) or
chemical physical monitoring (sec "Chemical and Physical Monitoring" on page 27) as ap-
propriate. For example, if a state is performing chemical/physical monitoring, then a mini-
mum of 20 evenly-spaced grab samples of the principal monitoring parameter must be taken
per sampled season.
I"he state is not required to monitor water quality for more than one season per year, but should
monitor during the season in which the potential for documenting improvements associated with tXPS
control implementation is the greatest. Implementation activities, however, must be tracked for all
seasons, but reported annually (see "Implementation" on page 34). The ultimate goal of any
watershed project should be the protection and or restoration of designated beneficial uses within
(or downstream f'romj the watershed. For this reason, the monitoring season(s) selected by the
state should provide water quality data that are indicative of what's truly happening in the overall
project area. For example, for a project where sedimentation is the problem, the monitoring
seasonfs) should cover the period of greatest sediment delivery, and NPS control measures should
be implemented to address the largest sediment sources.
The procedure for reporting monitoring seasons and years is the same for both chemical/physical
monitoring and biological/habitat monitoring, but different screens arc used. For chemical/physical
monitoring select Monitoring Year from Screen 2.03 to display Screen 2.05, from which the moni-
toring year information is added. For biological/habitat monitoring select Monitoring Year from
Screen 2.23 to display Screen 2.25, from which the monitoring year information is added.
F^ach monitoring season is numbered (1, 2, 3, or 4) and given a name (Season Names, up to 10
characters/numbers). Beginning and ending dates (Begin Date and End Date) are entered in
MM DD (month/day) format (inclusive). Seasons are to be described in more detail in the narra-
tive portion of the state's annual project report.
The Monitoring Year is to be determined by agreement between FPA and the state. Report the
beginning and ending dates (Begins and Ends) of the monitoring year in MM/DD format (inclu-
sive), and provide an Example for Monitoring Year 1990 in MM/YY format..
Monitoring Program Lifetime
It has been demonstrated clearly in agricultural NPS watershed projects that at least three years of
both prc-implemcntation and post-implementation monitoring are needed for the detection of wa-
ter quality trends. Watershed project work plans, therefore, should include monitoring for a mini-
mum of six to ten years to increase the probability of successful documentation of water quality
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improvements resulting from NPS implementation efforts. These long-term monitoring efforts
must be consistent over time (e.g., parameters, sampling protocol, sampling frequency and location,
monitoring design, implementation tracking) such that an adequate data base is developed for sta-
tistical analyses.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control
All states are required to submit a quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) plan for approval
by EPA. Quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures must follow those described
by EPA (U.S. EPA, 1979; U.S. I-PA, 1980; U.S. FPA, 1984a; U.S. EPA, 1984b; U.S. EPA, 1984c).
EPA grant regulations require that QA/QC plans must be approved prior to expenditure of federal
funds.
Quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) data should not be included as part of the trend
measurement data, with the exception that averages of replicate sampling can be used. The state
is to report QA/QC data separately from trend measurement data since its inclusion would create
autocorrelation problems.
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Annual Report File
Purpose and Application
Annual reports, under section 319(h)( 11) and section 319(h)(10), are required to be submitted by
those states that receive implementation grants under section 319 (U.S. HPA, 1991). These annual
reports are to be submitted September 1 of each year, and arc to include both an accounting of
progress made in meeting program milestones, and an assessment of water quality improvements
resulting from management program implementation. Both statewide and watershed information
are to be contained in these annual section 319 reports, and it is expected that much of the infor-
mation will be presented in narrative form.
Annual reports for watershed projects participating in the National Monitoring Program are to be
submitted as part of the annual state section 319(h)(ll) reports, and the Annual Report Pile of
.\PS\1S is the primary vehicle for states to provide this standardized, quantitative watershed project
information. The standardized information provided using the prescribed format of XPSMS is to
be supplemented with a printed listing of all raw water quality data, and the entry of all such water
quality data into PPA's STORET and/or BIOS data base. States are also required to analyze and
interpret their monitoring and implementation data, providing this information in the narrative
portion of their annual section 319(h)( 11) reports.
The tracking goal of the National Monitoring Program is to detect changes in mean pollutant levels
or biological habitat parameters over time at the project level and nationally, and to relate these
changes to NPS control practice implementation. It is, therefore, critical that water quality changes
are tracked in all projects using consistent monitoring protocols. It is also necessary that imple-
mentation tracking is comprehensive and consistent, and is linked precisely to the relevant water
quality data. The following information is entered to the Annual Report Pile:
1.	Annual chemical physical and explanatory variables data (Screen 3.05).
2.	Annual biological habitat and explanatory variables data (Screen 3.07).
3.	Implementation tracking in the watersheds and/or sub-watersheds that constitute the drainage
areas for each monitoring station in the watershed project (Screen 3.06 for physical/chemical
or Screen 3.08 for biological/habitat).
The WBS waterbody identification number (305(b) Waterbody ID on Screens 3.02 and 3.22; W/B
on other screens) provides linkage to the WBS information, and the STORET agency and station
codes provide linkage to the raw data (which is to be entered into STORET or BIOS) and to the
river reach.
Users can call the STORET user-assistance group at (800) 424-9067 or (703) 883-8328 for all in-
formation regarding STORET/BIOS access, data entry, and training, as well for answers to
questions regarding the use of STORET/BIOS.
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Data Elements for Annual Reports
Annual Report File Access
The Annual Report File is accessed through Screen 0.00 of NPSMS (see Appendix A) by selecting
Annual from the top bar. This displays Screen 3.01, from which the user can select either
Chemical/Physical or Biological/Habitat data. Selection of Chemical/Physical displays Screen 3.02,
from which annual chemical and physical data are entered. Selection of Biological/Habitat displays
Screen 3.22, from which annual biological and habitat data are entered.
Water Quality Monitoring Data
Notes Field
The Notes fields in Screens 3.02 (chemical/physical monitoring) and 3.22 (biological/habitat moni-
toring) allow for the reporting of additional information for each Management Area, by Annual
Report Year.
Chemical and Physical Parameters
Chemical and physical parameter data are to be reported in two ways for the National Monitoring
Program:
•	Raw data are reported in STORFT and listed as an appendix to each annual section 319(h)( 11)
report.
•	Raw data are summarized and reported in count format using NPSMS.
FPA has chosen the above reporting approach for chemical and physical data to:
•	Streamline and standardize data reporting across projects.
•	Provide for quick, national screening analyses for annual reporting of results.
•	Provide raw data as backup for additional statistical analyses.
States are to report monitoring data (by monitored season) in terms of the number of parameter
sample values (up to three digits) falling within each of four pollutant levels that are determined
by using the quartile values (see "Chemical and Physical Parameters" on page 24) for each
chemical/physical parameter monitored at each station (Lowest, Low, High, Highest).16
For example, if the spring quartile values for total phosphorus at the control station in a paired-
watershed study were determined (using historical data for the monitoring season, or using data
from the first year of monitoring) to be .010 mg/L (25%), .020 mg/L (50%), and .100 mg/L (75%),
then (on Screen 3.04):
•	The Highest level would be for sample values that are .100 mg/L or greater,
•	The High level would be for sample values that are from .020 to .099 mg/L,
•	The Low level would be for sample values that are from .010 to .019 mg/L, and
•	The lowest level would be for sample values that are below .010 mg/L.
16 These four levels are ordered by parameter value, not by water quality. For example, the highest total
phosphorus level may be the worst water quality, whereas the highest Secchi Disk level may be the best
water quality. Trend analyses will be structured to account for these differences.
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Annual spring monitoring data, then, would be reported as the number of sample values (counts)
that fall into each pollutant level. For example, data from the second year of monitoring at a
control station (20 evenly-spaced samples) might be reported in NPSMS as "10" for Highest, "6"
for High, "3" for L/OW, and "\" for Lowest level (10 + 6 + 3 + 1 = 20 samples, or counts). The
actual phosphorus concentrations for these 20 samples would be reported in STORE!" and listed
in an appendix to the state's annual section 319(h)( 11) report.
All chemical/physical explanatory variables (covariates) used in chemical/physical monitoring plans
are also to be reported using this count format, or frequency table approach. This includes pre-
cipitation and flow data. In the narrative portion of the annual report, states should interpret and
describe how the covariates are related to the principal monitoring parameter(s).
Quartile values determined for each parameter and station must be applied to all monitoring years
for that station. The purpose of using quartile values is to provide for an even distribution of
counts across cells in the frequency table (COUNTS/SEASON on Screen 3.06). Trends will be
detected over time as the distribution of counts changes. For statistical tests such as the Cochran-
Mantel-IIaenszel statistics (e.g., to test the null hypothesis that there is no linear association be-
tween year and total phosphorus level in at least one frequency table stratum), it is important that
the counts for each cell are typically at least five (SAS Institute, Inc., 1985a).
To enter an annual report for chemical and physical monitoring programs, users must select (A)dd
Report from Screen 3.02 of XPS.YIS. By pressing F1 on the highlighted State field, the user is
provided a list of Management Areas for which a chemical/physical monitoring plan has already
been entered into <\PS.\1S.17 After selecting a Management Area from the list provided by pressing
FI, Screen 3.03 is displayed. Users then select Water Qualify Data from Screen 3.03 to display
Screen 3.04, from which chemical physical monitoring data can be entered. The monitoring station
for which data are to be reported is determined by selecting Station from the top bar of Screen 3.04.
The Agency Code, Station Code, and station type (Control Station, Study Station, Upstream Sta-
tion, Downstream Station, Single Station) identify the station. Stations can be selected through the
Station window of Screen 3.05 (or from Screen 3.04 if Station is highlighted) by using the PGUP
and PGDN keys. Agency Code, Station Code, and station type are the same as entered through
Screen 2.06 (see "Monitoring Station Identification" on page 22).
Water quality data for each Station are entered under Screen 3.06 by first selecting Parameters from
the top bar of Screen 3.04. The Station for which data are to be entered is displayed in the Pa-
rameters for: window of Screen 3.06. The chemical/physical parameter for which counts are to be
entered is selected from a pop-up list provided by selecting Add and then pressing FT. The pa-
rameters listed are those that were included in the monitoring plan (see "Chemical and Physical
Parameters" on page 24). The PARAMETER QLARTIEES are displayed for reference. The
counts are then entered for the monitoring season(s) (numbered 1-4; see "Monitoring Year and
Seasons" on page 29). A NO TES field is provided for explanatory comments (up to 68 characters).
Biological and Habitat Parameters
Biological and habitat parameter data are also to be reported in two ways for the National Moni-
toring Program:
•	Raw data are reported in BIOS and listed as an appendix to each annual section 319(h)( 11)
report.
•	Community or index values are reported as scores in NPSMS.
EPA has chosen the above reporting approach for biological and habitat data to:
•	Streamline and standardize data reporting across projects.
•	Provide for quick, national screening analyses for annual reporting of results.
•	Provide raw data as backup for additional analyses.
17 Annual reports cannot be entered unless a monitoring plan has already been entered into NPSMS.
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States arc to report the scores for each monitored biological or habitat index parameter by station,
year, and monitoring season. Scores may range from 0 to 999.99.
All biological/habitat explanatory variables (covariates) for biological and habitat monitoring plans
are also to be reported as scores. In the narrative portion of the annual report, states should in-
terpret and describe how the covariates are related to the principal monitoring parameter(s).
To enter an annual report for biological and habitat monitoring programs, users must select (A)dd
Report from Screen 3.22 of i\'PS\IS. By pressing Fl on the highlighted State field, the user is
provided a list of Management Areas for which a biological/habitat monitoring plan has already
been entered into iXPS.XIS.1* After selecting a Management Area from the list provided by pressing
Fl, Screen 3.23 is displayed. Users then select Water Quality Data from Screen 3.23 to display
Screen 3.24, from which biological/habitat monitoring data can be entered. The monitoring station
for which data are to be reported is determined by selecting Station from the top bar of Screen 3.24.
The Agency Code, Station Code, and station type (Control Station, Study Station, Upstream Sta-
tion, Downstream Station, Single Station) identify the station. Stations can be selected through the
Station window of Screen 3.25 (or from Screen 3.24 if Station is highlighted) by using the PGUP
and PGDN keys. Agency Code, Station Code, and station type are the same as entered through
Screen 2.26 (see "Monitoring Station Identification" on page 22).
Water quality data for each Station are entered under Screen 3.26 by first selecting Parameters from
the top bar of Screen 3.24. The Station for which data are to be entered is displayed in the Pa-
rameters for: window of Screen 3.26. The biological habitat parameter for which data are to be
entered is selected from a pop-up list provided by selecting Add and then pressing Fl. l"he pa-
rameters listed are those that were included in the monitoring plan (see "Biological and Habitat
Parameters" on page 25). The INDICES scores that correspond to Fully, Threatened, and Partially
use support (from Screen 2.27) are displayed for reference. The scores (SCORES/VALUES FOR
SFASON) are then entered for the monitoring season(s) (numbered 1-4; see "Monitoring Year and
Seasons" on page 29). A NOTES field is provided for explanatory" comments (up to 68 characters).
To report (under Screen 3.26) chemical physical Explanatory Variable data for a biological habitat
monitoring annual report, users must select Add and then press Fl to display a pop-up list of pa-
rameters that have been included in the monitoring plan. Users then select the chemical physical
Explanatory Variable from the list, causing the display on the Parameters for: window of Screen
3.26 to change for input of the chemical physical data. The Cutoff Values for abnormally high and
abnormally low values of the parameter will be displayed under the Abn. High/Normal and
Normal/Abn. Low fields (see "Biological and Habitat Parameters" on page 25). l;or each season
(SCORES/VALUES FOR SEASON) report "H" for abnormally high values, "N" for normal val-
ues, and "U" for abnormally low values. I,eave the field blank if data are not reported for any given
season.
Explanatory Variables
Annual reporting of explanatory variable data are described above (see "Chemical and Physical
Parameters" on page 32 and "Biological and Habitat Parameters" on page 33). Additional infor-
mation regarding explanatory variables can be found under "Explanatory Variables (Covariates)"
on page 26, "Chemical and Physical Parameters" on page 24, and "Biological and Habitat
Parameters" on page 25. The reporting frequencies for explanatory' variables are given under "Ex-
planatory Variables" on page 28.
Implementation
As stated earlier in this document (see "Purpose and Application" on page 6), implementation goals
can be reported in a number of different ways. Annual implementation is to be reported based
upon the approach selected (see "BMPs" on page 9).
18 Annual reports cannot be entered unless a monitoring plan has already been entered into NPSMS.
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For example, in cases where the state decides to report only overall Implementation Goals for the
Management Area, the annual implementation is to be reported under: (1) the study watershed in
paired studies, (2) the drainage area between stations in upstream-downstream studies, or (3) the
drainage area above the single station in single-station studies. If Implementation Goals are estab-
lished for each monitoring station drainage area, then implementation is reported under each sta-
tion.
As stated earlier (see "Purpose and Application" on page 6), implementation of BMPs and control
measures is not expected in the control watersheds of paired studies or in the upstream area of
upstream-downstream studies. Often, however, things happen in the control watersheds in
paired-watershed studies and in the areas upstream of upstream-downstream study areas that could
affect the interpretation of water quality data that are collected. For this reason, it is important to
track activities and control measure implementation in these control and upstream areas. The
XPSX1S software provides for the reporting of implementation and other activities above each
monitoring station for paired-watershed, upstream-downstream, and single-station studies.
Paired Studies
The study watershed in paired studies is the watershed for which implementation is planned. It is
expected that essentially no change in activities, land use, or land management will occur in the
control watershed during the course of the study. The importance of land use and other factors as
they relate to paired-watershed studies is discussed in more detail under "Paired-Watershed Study
Design" on page 19.
If, however, implementation of control practices does occur in the control watershed of a paired
study, it is important to report that information. States are to report practice information for
control watersheds in the same manner as for study watersheds, with the exception that there will
be no reporting of implementation goals.
In some cases, there may be land use or other significant changes in the control watershed that
cannot be reported as practice implementation. I^and use changes can be tracked for each moni-
toring station drainage area by reporting the Year, Land Use, and Percentage of Drainage Area
under either Screen 2.06 for chemical/physical monitoring plans or Screen 2.26 for
biological habitat monitoring plans. The NOTES field under Screen 3.09 (chemical physical) or
Screen 3.29 (biological/habitat) can be used to describe in narrative form other significant changes
or occurrences in the control watershed that may have an impact on the paired study results.
Upstream-Downstream Studies
The drainage area between the two monitoring stations in upstream-downstream studies is the area
for which implementation is planned. It is expected that essentially no change in activities, land
use, or land management will occur in the drainage area upstream from the upstream station during
the course of the study.
If, however, implementation of control practices does occur in the area upstream from the upstream
station, it is important to report that information. States are to report practice information for
upstream areas in the same manner as for the study area between monitoring stations, with the
exception that there will be no reporting of implementation goals.
In some cases, there may be land use or other significant changes in the upstream area that cannot
be reported as practice implementation. I^and use changes can be tracked for each monitoring
station drainage area by reporting the Year, Land Use, and Percentage of Drainage Area under ei-
ther Screen 2.06 for chemical/physical monitoring plans or Screen 2.26 for biological/habitat mon-
itoring plans. The NOTES field under Screen 3.09 (chemical/physical) or Screen 3.29
(biological/habitat) can be used to describe in narrative form other significant changes or occur-
rences in the upstream watershed that may have an impact on the upstream-downstream study re-
sults.
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Reporting Implementation
Annual implementation tracking is required for each control measure listed in the Management File
(see "Best Management Practices and NPS Control Measures" on page 8). Implementation data
are reported in the same manner for both chemical/physical and biological/habitat monitoring
programs, but different Screens of NPSMS are used. ITie first step is to select Implementation Data
from either Screen 3.03 (chemical/physical monitoring) or Screen 3.23 (biological/habitat monitor-
ing). This selection displays Screen 3.07 for chemical/physical monitoring or Screen 3.27 for
biological/habitat monitoring. The following steps and information apply to both Screen 3.07 and
Screen 3.27, and are keyed to the various options for reporting BMP Implementation Goals and
annual implementation (see "BMPs" on page 9).
BMPs and Control Measures
Overall Implementation Goals: It is important to note that implementation toward achieving the
goals for projects under this scenario is to be reported under the study station in paired-watershed
studies, under the downstream station in upstream-downstream studies, or under the single station
for single-station studies. If there are two monitoring programs in the Management Area, then
users may report implementation under the chemical/physical or the biological/habitat program.
Station-Specific Implementation Goals: Users may wish to set BMP Implementation Coals for each
monitoring station drainage area in a project that has either one or two monitoring programs. If
both a chemical/physical and biological/habitat monitoring program are used in a Management
Area, then users may wish to identify implementation goals for each monitoring plan that are dif-
ferent from each other. For example, a Management Area may have a chemical/physical paired-
study and a biological/habitat upstream-downstream study (seeFigure 3 on page 13). The drainage
areas for the study watershed in the paired study and for the downstream station in the upstream-
downstream study may be different, creating a likelihood that the implementation goals for the two
different monitoring efforts may be different as well. iSPSMS allows users to report separate im-
plementation goals (for the study, downstream, or single stations, depending upon the monitoring
design selected) for chemical/physical and biological/habitat monitoring programs in the same
Management Area. Alternatively, if only one monitoring program exists in the Management Area,
users may still wish to report station-specific implementation data to allow for better opportunities
to link implementation to water quality.
Data Entry: The State (2-character FIPS code), NPS Management Area ID (M/A), Waterbody
ID (VV/B), monitoring approach (CHEM/PHYS or BIO/HABI), Monitoring Design Plan, and
annual report year (Year) will be displayed below the top bar of Screen 3.07 and Screen 3.27 to
identify the project and year for which implementation data are entered. The Station is then se-
lected (PGUP and PGDN keys) to identify the drainage area within the project for which the im-
plementation data will apply. Drainage areas are uniquely identified by a combination of
Monitoring Design Plan and Station. For example, to report the implementation in the study
watershed in a paired study, the Station should be "Study Station" and the Monitoring Design Plan
should be "Paired." This information defines the drainage area as that drainage above the study
watershed monitoring station.
Once the Station is selected, users can add implementation data by selecting B.\lP/Cntrl Measures
from the top bar of Screen 3.07 or Screen 3.27. This action will display Screen 3.09
(chemical/physical) or Screen 3.29 (biological/habitat), from which the user can Add BMPs or
control measures (BMP Name) that were implemented. A pop-up List of those BMPS and control
measures included in the Management File (see "BMPs" on page 9) is displayed for use if FI is
pressed when BMP Name is highlighted in the BMP/Control Measures for: window. Once selected
from the list, the BMP Name, Reporting Units, BMP Type, Coal For, and Implementation Coal
will be displayed. Implementation Coal and Coal For will not be displayed for upstream areas in
upstream-downstream studies or for control watersheds in paired studies since such goals are not
established.
In Management Areas where both a chemical/physical and a biological/habitat monitoring program
exist, users may wish to specify a distinct Implementation Goal for each of the two monitoring
programs. This is done by entering "S* (for Station-specific Implementation Goal) in the Goal For
field, and then changing the Implementation Goal. The default value for Implementation Goal is
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the value entered under Screen 1.21 (see "BMPs" on page 9), and the default value for Goal For
is "M" (for Management Area Implementation Goal). The changed Implementation Goal will be
specific to the monitoring Station (a study, downstream, or single station) displayed, and the user
is then expected to report Station-specific Implementation This Year data. Please note that if the
Implementation Goal is kept as the goal for the entire Management Area (i.e., Goal For is "M"),
then the value for the goal cannot be changed.
The number of units implemented (i.e., on the ground) during the monitoring year is reported under
Implementation This Year. The BMP Type indicates whether the implementation is an annual
value (e.g., conservation tillage acreage) or a cumulative value (e.g., number of wet ponds).
Sources: The Sources controlled through implementation of each BMP are reported from Screen
3.10 (chemical/physical) or Screen 3.30 (biological/habitat), which are displayed by selecting Cntrl
Sources from Screen 3.07 or Screen 3.27, respectively. From Screen 3.10 or Screen 3.30, users can
select Add and then press Fl to access a pop-up List of those sources (from Screen 1.22 of the
Management File) that can be selected from for entry as Source Name. For each BMP Name re-
ported, multiple sources (Source Name) can be reported. Report as many sources (Source Name)
controlled as necessary to document implementation activities for the year.
Pollutants: 1'he Pollutants controlled for each Source Name controlled through implementation
of each BMP are reported from Screen 3.11 (physical/chemical) or Screen 3.31 (biological/habitat),
which are displayed by selecting Pollutants from Screen 3.07 or Screen 3.27, respectively. From
Screen 3.11 or Screen 3.31, users can select Add and then press Fl to access a pop-up list of those
pollutants (from Screen 1.23 of the Management File) that can be selected from for entry as
Pollutant Name. Report as many pollutants (Pollutant Name) controlled as necessary to document
implementation activities for the year. For each BMP Name reported, multiple Sources can be
reported, and multiple Pollutants can be reported for each Source. For example, animal waste
management (BMP Name) implementation to control livestock operations (Source Name) could
be reported as:
•	300 (Implementation This Year) "animal units controlled" (Reporting Units) were implemented
•	bacteria and nutrients (Pollutant Name) were controlled
As another example, the implementation plan could have called for the installation of sediment
basins to control sediment from construction sites, cropland, and surface mining. Annual reporting
of the sediment basins (BMP Name) to control sediment (Pollutant Name) could be reported as:
•	25 (Implementation This Year) "sediment basins" (Reporting Units) were installed
•	construction and cropland (Sources) were controlled19
The NO TES field under Screen 3.09 (chemical/physical) or Screen 3.29 (biological/habitat) can "and
should be used to further characterize the implementation and the water quality impacts (best
professional judgment is suitable) that were anticipated as the result of such implementation. As
described above, land use changes, significant incidents, and other important happenings should
also be reported.
Failures in control measure maintenance can be addressed in either of two ways:
•	For annual practices, report only the implementation that is adequately maintained. For ex-
ample, if 1,000 acres of conservation tillage are implemented, but 200 acres are not managed
properly, then report only 800 acres implemented.
•	For cumulative practices, report only the units that are adequately maintained. For example,
if 10 wet ponds were installed in 1990, 5 more were installed in 1991, but 3 ponds from 1990
were not adequately maintained, then:
¦ Report 10 wet ponds for 1990.
19 In this example, no sediment basins for surface mining were installed during this reporting year. In other
words, not all pollutants or sources need to be reported every year; just report what was installed, the
sources that were controlled, and the pollutants that were controlled.
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¦ Report 2 wet ponds for 1991 (5 new minus 3 failed).
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Management Design Annual Reports Graphics Options Quit
0.00«*t]
NPSMS |
Nonpoint Source Control Branch
OFFICE OF WATER
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
NONPOINT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Version 3.0 - BETA
Press  for HELP — Alt+ for Alternate HELP
Screen 0.00 - NPSMS Main Menu
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STATE AND LEAD AGENCY
State (FIPS Code):
Lead Agency:
EPA Region:
DEC
(L)ist States (A)dd State PGUP-Prev PGDN-Next J-Accept ESC-Exit
NONPOINT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Version 3.0 - BETA
Press  for HELP -- Alt+ for Alternate HELP
Screen 1.01 - Management File States
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State: NY NPS Lead Agency: DEC
EPA Region: 2
NPS Management Area ID:
NYSENECAl
Management Area Name:
SENECA RIVER DRAINAGE
PgUp - Previous NPS Mgmt Area PgDn - Next NPS Mgmt Area
NONPOINT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - MANAGEMENT FILE
Version 3.0 - BETA
Press  for HELP — Alt+ for Alternate HELP
Screen 1.02 - Management Area Selection
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MGMT AREA INFO
-1.03=
Mgmt Area Desc Waterbody Uses for WB Pollutants
- Management Areas for: NY	
ID: NYSENECA1
Name: SENECA RIVER DRAINAGE
Participating Agencies: DEC, VILLAGES OF WATERLOO & SENECA FALLS.USDA.SWCD
Project Description:
This pretend, 64,000-acre watershed project in the northern end of Seneca
County drains into the north end of Cayuga Lake. Problems in the watershed
- Vlaterbodies 305(b) for: NYSENECA1 	
ID:	Name:
NYCAYUGA1	CAYUGA LAKE-NORTH END
r
Uses of Waterbody: NYCAYUGA1 	
Use: SWIM	Use Support Code (F, N, P, or T): P
i— Pollutants/Relative Contributions for: NYCAYUGA1 	
Pollutant Name: OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS)
		 Contribution From Sources (Decimal Fraction) 	
NPS: 0.40 POINT: 0.40 BACKGROUND: 0.20 Information Type: C
Fl-Help F5-View Complete Management Area ESC-Return to the Previous Menu
Screen 1.03 - Management File Information
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CAdd Change Delete List Notes
		1.04'
MANAGEMENT AREA
3
i— Management Areas for: NY	
ID: NYSENECA1
Name: SENECA RIVER DRAINAGE
Participating Agencies: DEC, VILLAGES OF WATERLOO & SENECA FALLS,USDA.SWCD
Project Description:
This pretend, 64,000-acre watershed project in the northern end of Seneca
County drains into the north end of Cayuga Lake. Problems in the watershed
i— Waterbodies 305(b) for: NYSENECA1 	
ID:	Name:
NYCAYUGA1	CAYUGA LAKE-NORTH END
i— Uses of Waterbody: NYCAYUGA1 	
| Use: SWIM	Use Support Code (F, N, P, or T): P	
i— Pollutants/Relative Contributions for: NYCAYUGA1 	
Pollutant Name: OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS)
	-	— Contribution From Sources (Decimal Fraction) 	
NPS: 0.40 POINT: 0.40 BACKGROUND: 0.20 Information Type: C
Fl-Help PgUp-Prev MF Area PgDn-Next MF Area ESC-Mgmt Area Info Menu
Screen 1.04 - Management Area
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¦1.0!
n
Add Change Delete List
WATERBODY
r- Management Areas for: NY	
ID: NYSENECA1
Name: SENECA RIVER DRAINAGE
Participating Agencies: tfEC, VILLAGES OF WATERLOO & SENECA FALLS,USDA,SWCD
Project Description:
This pretend, 64,000-acre watershed project in the northern end of Seneca
County drains into the north end of Cayuga Lake. Problems in the watershed
r- Waterbodies 305(b) for: NYSENECA1 	
ID:	Name:
NYCAYUGA1	CAYUGA LAKE-NORTH END
i— Uses of Waterbody: NYCAYUGA1 	
| Use: SWIM	Use Support Code (F, N, P, or T): P	
i— Pollutants/Relative Contributions for: NYCAYUGA1 	
Pollutant Name: OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS)
			 Contribution From Sources (Decimal Fraction) 	
NPS: 0.40 POINT: 0.40 BACKGROUND: 0.20 Information Type: C
Fl-Help PgUp-Prev WB PgDn-Next WB ESC-Mgmt Area Info Menu
Screen 1.05 - Waterbodies
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Add Change Delete List
- Management Areas for: NY-
ID: NYSENECA1
WATERBODY USES
-1.06
Name: SENECA RIVER DRAINAGE
Participating Agencies: DEC, VILLAGES OF WATERLOO & SENECA FALLS,USDA,SWCD
Project Description:
This pretend, 64 000-acre watershed project in the northern end of Seneca
County drains into the north end of Cayuga Lake. Problems in the watershed
r- Waterbodies 305(b) for: NYSENECA1 	
ID:	Name:
NYCAYUGA1	CAYUGA LAKE-NORTH END
c
Uses of Waterbody: NYCAYUGA1 	
Use: SWIM	Use Support Code (F, N, P, or T): P
r— Pollutants/Relative Contributions for: NYCAYUGA1 	
Pollutant Name: OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PR08LEMS)
		Contribution From Sources (Decimal Fraction) 	
NPS: 0.40 POINT: 0.40 BACKGROUND: 0.20 Information Type: C
Fl-Help PgUp-Prev WB Use PgDn-Next WB Use ESC-Mgmt Area Info Menu
Screen 1.06 - Uses of Waterbody
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1.07
1
Add Change Delete List
POLLUTANTS
r- Management Areas for: NY	
ID: NYSENECA1
Name: SENECA RIVER DRAINAGE
Participating Agencies: DEC, VILLAGES OF WATERLOO & SENECA FALLS.USDA.SWCD
Project Description:
This pretend, 64,000-acre watershed project in the northern end of Seneca
County drains into the north end of Cayuga Lake. Problems in the watershed
r Waterbodies 305(b) for: NYSENECA1 	
ID:	Name:
NYCAYUGA1	CAYUGA LAKE-NORTH END
r— Uses of Waterbody: NYCAYUGA1 	
| Use: SWIM	Use Support Code (F, N, P, or T): P	
r- Pollutants/Relative Contributions for: NYCAYUGA1 	
Pollutant Name: OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS)
	 Contribution From Sources (Decimal Fraction) 	
NPS: 0.40 POINT: 0.40 BACKGROUND: 0.20 Information Type: C
Fl-Help PgUp-Prev Pollutant PgDn-Next Pollutant ESC-Mgmt Area Info Menu
Screen 1.07 - Pollutants/Relative Contributions
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BMPs Sources Cntld Pollutants Impaired Uses Funding
I— CURRENT NPS STATE AND LEAD AGENCY
[ State: NY | Lead Agency: DEC
=	1.20
BMPs/FUNDING
— BMPs, System or Control Measures for Mgmt Area: NYSENECA1
BMP Name: ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT	BMP Type: C
Reporting Units: A.U. CONTROLLED	Implementation Goal: 2000
Sources Controlled By BMP: ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
I— sources i-ontroiiea
| Source Name: DAIRIES
— Pollutants For Source: DAIRIES 	
Pollutant Name:
OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS)
|~~recrE1
AT I ON
Funding Information for Mgmt Area: NYSENECA1
Year 1990	~	Source of Funding: 319(H)
Use of Funding: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE	Amount: $	25.000
Fl-Help	ESC-Return to the Previous Menu
Screen 1.20 - BMP/Funding Information
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-1.21-
~
CURRENT NPS STATE AND LEAD AGENCY
State: NY I Lead Agency: DEC
— BMPs, System or Control Measures for Mgmt Area: NYSENECA1 	
BMP Name: ANIMAL HASTE MANAGEMENT	BMP Type: C
Reporting Units: A.U. CONTROLLED	Implementation Goal: 2000
Q
Sources Controlled By BMP: ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
Source Name: DAIRIES
— Pollutants For Source: DAIRIES 	
Pollutant Name:
OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS)
Impaired Uses Caused By: OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS)
| RECREATION
— Funding Information for Mgmt Area: NYSENECA1 	
Year 1990	Source of Funding: 319(H)
Use of Funding: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE	Amount: $
25,000
Fl-Help PgUp-Prev BMP PgDn-Next BMP ESC-BMP/Proj Funding Menu
Screen 1.21 - BMP/Control Measure Name
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Add Delete List
-1.22-
SOURCES CNTLD
I— CURRENT NPS STATE AND LEAD AGENCY
| State: NY | Lead Agency: DEC
BMPs, System or Control Measures for Mgmt Area: NYSENECA1
BMP Name: ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT	BMP Type: C
Reporting Units: A.U. CONTROLLED	Implementation Goal: 2000
Sources Controlled By BMP: ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
n- sources i-oniroiiea
Source Name: DAIRIES
— Pollutants For Source: DAIRIES 	
Pollutant Name:
OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS)
|1,
Impaired Uses Caused By: OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS)
RECREATION
— Funding Information for Mgmt Area: NYSENECA1
Year 1?"*	~
Year lyyu	bource ot Funding: J19(H)
Use of Funding: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE	Amount: J	25,000
Fl-Help PgUp-Prev Source PgDn-Next Source ESC-BMP/Proj Funding Menu
Screen 1.22 - Sources Controlled by BMP
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r— CURRENT NPS STATE AND LEAD AGENCY
| State: NY | Lead Agency: DEC
— BMPs, System or Control Measures for Mgmt Area: NYSENECA1 	
BMP Name: ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT	BMP Type: C
Reporting Units: A.U. CONTROLLED	Implementation Goal: 2000
Sources Controlled By BMP: ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
Source Name: DAIRIES
— Pollutants For Source: DAIRIES 	
Pollutant Name:
OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS)
,— Impaired Uses Caused 8y: OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS) 	
| RECREATION
— Funding Information for Mgmt Area: NYSENECA1 	
Year 1990	Source of Funding: 319(H)
Use of Funding: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE	Amount: $	25,000
Fl-Help PgUp-Prev Param PgDn-Next Param ESC-BMP/Proj Menu
Screen 1.23 - Pollutants for Source
1 -23=ii
POLLUTANTS	I
Appendix A. Input Screens for NonPoint Source Management System
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1.24=n
IMPAIRED USES f
CURRENT NPS STATE AND LEAD AGENCY
| State: NY | Lead Agency: DEC
— BMPs, System or Control Measures for Mgmt Area: NYSENECA1
BMP Name: ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT	BMP Type: C
Reporting Units: A.U. CONTROLLED	Implementation Goal: 2000
Sources Controlled By BMP: ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
I Source Name: DAIRIES
— Pollutants For Source: DAIRIES 	
Pollutant Name:
OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS)
i— Imp
[ RECRE.
Impaired Uses Caused By: OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS)
ATI0N
— Funding Information for Mgmt Area: NYSENECA1 	
Year 1990	Source of Funding: 319(H)
Use of Funding: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE	Amount: $	25,000
Fl-Help PgUp-Prev Use PgDn-Next Use ESC-BMP/Proj Funding Menu
Screen 1.24 - Impaired Uses
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r— CURRENT NPS STATE AND LEAD AGENCY 	
I State: NY | Lead Agency: DEC	
— BMPs, System or Control Measures for Mgmt Area: NYSENECA1 	
BMP Name: ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT	BMP Type: C
Reporting Units: A.U. CONTROLLED	Implementation Goal: 2000
I— Sources Controlled By BMP: ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
| Source Name: DAIRIES
— Pollutants For Source: DAIRIES 	
Pollutant Name:
OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS)
- Impaired Uses Caused By: OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (00 PROBLEMS)
RECREATION
— Funding Information for Mgmt Area: NYSENECA1 	
Year 1990	Source of Funding: 319(H)
Use of Funding: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE	Amount: $	25,000
Fl-Help PgUp-Prev Fund PgDn-Next Fund ESC-BMP/Proj Funding Menu
Screen 1.25 - Funding Information
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Chemical/Physical
2.01=
Biological/Habitat
MONITORING PLAN
N0NP0INT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Version 3.0 - BETA
Press  for HELP -- Alt+ for Alternate HELP
Screen 2.01 - Monitoring Design Data Type Menu
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Chemical/Physical
Biological/Habitat Exit
—	—2.02-.
MONITORING PLAN ||
MONITORING PLANS FOR MANAGEMENT AREAS
State (FIPS Code):	NY
NPS Management Area ID:	NYSENECA1
305(b) Waterbody ID:	NYCAYUGA1
Data Type (Chem/Bio):	C
(L)ist (A)dd (Q)A/QC PGUP-Previous PGDN-Next J-Accept ESC-Exit
NONPOINT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Version 3.0 - BETA
Press  for HELP — Alt+ for Alternate HELP
Screen 2.02 - Chemical/Physical Monitoring Plans
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MONITORING PLANS FOR MANAGEMENT AREAS
State (FIPS Code)r NY
NPS Management Area ID: NYSENECA1
305(b) Water-body ID: NYCAYUGA1
		——QA/QC DESCRIPTION —=
flO-Save ESC-Cancel
Screen 2.02 - Chemical/Physical QA/QC Description
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Design Monitoring Year Stations Parameters
Design
=2.03
MONITORING PLAN
I— Design
| NY | M7A:
NYSENECA1
CHEM/PHY
Monitoring Design (P/U/S): U
— Monitoring Year
Season Names Be
1.	SPRING
2.
3.
4.
jin Date End Date
3^ 1	5pl
Monitoring Year:
Begins: 10/ 1
Ends: 9/30
EXAMPLE: 1990
Begins: 10/90
Ends: 9/89
(Enter All Begin/End Dates as MM/DD)
(Except EXAMPLE Date, Enter as MM/YY)
— Stations for: Upstream/Downstream Study 	
Share Agency Cd Station Code
Upstream (U) N NYDEC CAYUGA101
Drainage-Mi2 Land Use
10.000
— Parameters for: Upstream Station 	
Explanatory Variable: N
Code/Name: 00310	/ BOD, 5 DAY, 20 DEG C
Parameter Type (W/S/B/U): S
Parameter Quartiles: 75% - 125
Reporting Units: MG/L
50% - 50	25% - 15
Press F1 for Help, ESC to Return to Previous Screen
Screen 2.03 - Chemical/Physical Monitoring Plan Information
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Design Monitoring Year Stations Parameters
2.04-i
MONITORING PLAN |
I— Design
| NY | M/A:
NYSENECA1
CHEM/PHY Monitoring Design (P/U/S): U
— Monitoring Year 	
Season Names Begin Date End Date
1.	SPRING	3/ 1	5/31
2.	/	/
3.	/	/
4.	/	/
Monitoring Year:
Begins: 10/ 1
Ends: _ 9/30
EXAMPLE: 1990
Begins: 10/90
Enas: 9/89
(Enter All Begin/End Dates as MM/DD)
(Except EXAMPLE Date, Enter as MM/YY)
— Stations for: Upstream/Downstream Study 	
Share Agency Cd Station Code
Upstream (U) N NyDEC CAYUGA101
Drainage-Mi2 Land Use
10.000
— Parameters for: Upstream Station 	
Explanatory Variable: N
Code/Name:_00310	/ BOD, 5 DAY, 20 DEG C
.......	/ BOD,
Parameter Type (W/S/B/U): S
Parameter Quart lies: 75% - 1
125
Reporting Units: MG/L
50% - 50	25% - 15
Fl-Help	ENTER( J)-Accept
Screen 2.04 - Chemical/Physical Design
ESC-Cancel
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Parameters
	2.0;
MONITORING PLAN
h
Oesiqn 	
A: NYSENECA1
i— uesig
| NY | M7
CHEM/PHY
Monitoring Design (P/U/S): U
— Monitoring Year 	
Season Names Begin Date End Date
1. SPRING	3/ 1	5/31
2-	I, I,
3.	/	/
4.	/	/
Monitoring Year: EXAMPLE: 1990
Begins: 10/ 1 Begins: 10/90
Ends: 9/30 Ends: 9/89
(Enter All Begin/End Dates as MM/DD)
(Except EXAMPLE Date, Enter as MM/YY)
— Stations for: Upstream/Downstream Study 	
Share Agency Cd Station Code Drainage-MiJ
Upstream (U) N NYDEC CAYUGA101	10.000
Land Use
— Parameters for: Upstream Station 	
Explanatory Variable: N
Code/Name: 00310	/ BOD. 5 DAY, 20 DEG C
Parameter Type (W/S/B/U): S	Reporting Units: MG/L
Parameter Quartiles: 75% - 125	50% - 50	25% - 15
Fl-Help	ENTER( J)-Accept	ESC-Cancel
Screen 2.05 - Chemical/Physical Monitoring Year
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List
	2.06=
STATIONS
[r
Design 	
NY | M/A: NYSENECA1
CHEM/PHY
Monitoring Design (P/U/S): U
Monitoring Year 	
Season Names Begin Date End Date
1.	SPRING
2.
3.
4.
T
5^31
/
Monitoring Year:
Begins: 10/ 1
Enas: 9/30
EXAMPLE: 1990
Begins: 10/90
Ends: 9/89
(Enter All Begin/End Dates as MM/DD)
(Except EXAMPLE Date, Enter as MM/YY)
— Stations for: Upstream/Downstream Study 	
Share Agency Cd Station Code Drainage-Mi!
Upstream (U) N NYDEC CAYUGA101	10.000
Land Use
— Parameters for: Upstream Station 	
Explanatory Variable: N
Code/Name: 00310	 / BOD. 5 DAY, 20 DEG C
Parameter Type (W/S/B/U): S
Parameter Quartiles: 75% - 125
Reporting Units: MG/L
50% - 50	25% - 15
Fl-Help PGUP-Previous Station PGDN-Next Station ESC-Exit
Screen 2.06 - Chemical/Physical Stations
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List
-2.06
STATIONS
Design
Year Land Use
i
i
LAND USE INFORMATION
Percentage of Drainage Area
1991 PASTURELAND
1991 CULTIVATED CROPLAND
50.0
40.0
Highlight Bar
Parameter Type
Parameter Quart!les:
ESC-EXIT A-ADD
=Top of List
C-CHANGE D-DELETE
75% - 125
Reporting Units: MG/L
50% - 50	25% - 15
Fl-Help	ENTER( J)-Accept	ESC-Cancel
Screen 2.06 - Chemical/Physical Land Use
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i— Design
| NY | M/A:
NYSENECA1
CHEM/PHY
Monitoring Design (P/U/S): U
— Monitoring Year 	
Season Names Begin Date End Date
1.	SPRING
2.
3.
4.
T
5^31
Monitoring Year:
Begins: 10/ 1
Ends: 9/30
EXAMPLE: 1990
Begins: 10/90
Encls: 9/89
(Enter All Begin/End Dates as MM/DD)
(Except EXAMPLE Date, Enter as MM/YY)
— Stations for: Upstream/Downstream Study 	
Share Agency Cd Station Code Drainage-MiJ
Upstream (U) N NYDEC CAYUGA101	10.000
Land Use
— Parameters for: Upstream Station 	
Explanatory Variable: N
Code/Name: 00310	/BOD, 5 DAY, 20 DEG C
Parameter Type (W/S/B/U): S
Parameter Quartiles: 75% - 125
Reporting Units: MG/L
50% - 50	25% - 15
Fl-Help PGUP-Previous Parameter PGDN-Next Parameter
Screen 2.07 - Chemical/Physical Parameters
ESC-Exit
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MONITORING PLANS FOR MANAGEMENT AREAS
State (FIPS Code):	NY
NPS Management Area ID:	NYSENECA1
305(b) Waterbody ID:	NYCAYUGA1
Data Type (Chem/Bio):	B
(L)ist (A)dd (Q)A/QC PGUP-Previous PGDN-Next J-Accept ESC-Exit
NONPOINT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Version 3.0 - BETA
Press  for HELP -- AIt+ for Alternate HELP
Screen 2.22 - Biological/Habitat Monitoring Plans
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MONITORING PLANS FOR MANAGEMENT AREAS
State (FIPS Code): NY
NPS Management Area ID: NYSENECA1
305(b) Waterbodv ID
rbodv ID: NYCAYUG,
=—QA/QC DESCRIPTION
¦FlO-Save
ESC-Cancel
Screen 2.22 - Biological/Habitat QA/QC Description
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Design Monitoring Year Stations Parameters	MONITORING PLAN^
i— Design
| NY | M/A:
NYSENECA1
BIO/HABI
Monitoring Design (P/U/S): U
— Monitoring Year 	
Season Names Begin Date End Date Monitoring Year: EXAMPLE: 1990
1.	SUMMER	4/ 1	8/31	Begins: 10/ 1 Begins: 10/90
2.	OTHER	9/ 1	3/31	Ends: 9/30 Ends: 9/91
3.	/	/ (Enter All Begin/End Dates as MM/DD)
4.	/	/ (Except EXAMPLE Date, Enter as MM/YY)
Stations for: Upstream/Downstream Study
Share Agency Cd Station Code Drainage-Mi2 Land Use
Upstream (U) N NYDEC CAYUGAB01	8.000 C0MMERCIAL/R
— Parameters for: Upstream Station 	
Explanatory Variable: C Parameter Type (W/S/B/U): S Units: CFS
Code/Name: 00061	/ FLOW, STREAM, INSTANTANEOUS, CFS
CUTOFF VALUES: Abn. High/Normal: 21	Normal/Abn. Low: 11
Press F1 for Help, ESC to Return to Previous Screen
Screen 2.23 - Biological/Habitat Monitoring Plan Information
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| Design Monitoring Year Stations Parameters
i— Design
| NY | M/A:
-2.24=
MONITORING PLAN
NYSENECA1
BIO/HABI
Monitoring Design (P/U/S): U
— Monitoring Year 	
Season Names Begin Date End Date
1.	SUMMER	4/ 1	8/31
2.	OTHER	9/ 1	3/31
3.	/	/
4.	/	/
Monitoring Year:
Begins: 10/ 1
Encis: 9/30
EXAMPLE: 1990
Begins: 10/90
En3s: 9/91
(Enter All Begin/End Dates as MM/DD)
(Except EXAMPLE Date, Enter as MM/YY)
— Stations for: Upstream/Downstream Study 	
Share Agency Cd Station Code Drainage-Mi2 Land Use
Upstream (U) N NYDEC CAYUGAB01	8.000 C0MMERCIAL/R
— Parameters for: Upstream Station 	
Explanatory Variable: C Parameter Type (W/S/B/U): S Units: CFS
Code/Name: 00061	/ FLOW, STREAM, INSTANTANEOUS, CFS
CUTOFF VALUES: Abn. High/Normal: 21
Norma1/Abn. Low: 11
Fl-Help	ENTER( J)-Accept
Screen 2.24 - Biological/Habitat Design
ESC-Cancel
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Design Monitoring Year
Design
Stations Parameters
	2 2
MONITORING PLAN
I— Design 	
| NY | M/A: NYSENECA1
BIO/HABI
Monitoring Design (P/U/S): U
— Monitoring Year 	
Season Names Begin Date
1.	SUMMER	4/ 1
2.	OTHER	9/ 1
3.	/
4.	/
End Date Monitoring Year: EXAMPLE: 1990
8/31	Begins: 10/ 1 Begins: 10/90
3/31	Ends: 9/30 Ends: 9/91
/	(Enter All Begin/End Dates as MM/DD)
/	(Except EXAMPLE Date, Enter as MM/YY)
— Stations for: Upstream/Downstream Study
Upstream (U)
Share Agency Cd Station Code
N NYDEC CAYUGAB01
Drainage-Mi2 Land Use
8.000 C0MMERCIAL/R
— Parameters for: Upstream Station 	
Explanatory Variable: C Parameter Type ^
Code/Name: 00061	/ FLOW, STREAM, INStANTANEOi
U): S Units: CFS
US, CFS
CUTOFF VALUES: Abn. High/Normal: 21
Norma1/Abn. Low: 11
Fl-Help	ENTER( J)-Accept	ESC-Cancel
Screen 2.25 - Biological/Habitat Monitoring Year
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2.26=
Add Change List	STATIONS
i— Design 			
| NY | M/A: NYSENECA1	BIO/HABI Monitoring Design (P/U/S): U
— Monitoring Year 	
Season Names Begin Date End Date Monitoring Year: EXAMPLE: 1990
1.	SUMMER	4/ 1	8/31	Begins: 10/ 1 Begins: 10/90
2.	OTHER	9/ 1	3/31	Ends: 9/30 Ends: 9/91
3.	/	/ (Enter All Begin/End Dates as MM/DO)
4.	/	/ (Except EXAMPLE Date. Enter as MM/YY)
— Stations for: Upstream/Downstream Study 	
Share Agency Cd Station Code Drainage-Mi2 Land Use
Upstream (U) N NYDEC CAYUGAB01	8.000 COMMERCIAL/R
Parameters for: Upstream Station
Explanatory Variable: C Parameter Type (W/S/B/U): S Units: CFS
Code/Name: 00061	/ FLOW, STREAM, INSTANTANEOUS, CFS
CUTOFF VALUES: Abn. High/Normal: 21	Normal/Abn. Low: 11
Fl-Help PGUP-Previous Station PGDN-Next Station ESC-Exit
Screen 2.26 - Biological/Habitat Stations
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LAND USE INFORMATION
Year
Land Use
Percentage of Orainage Area
90
COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL
40.0
90
FOREST LAND-PRIVATE
45.0
90
INDUSTRIAL
2.0
90
MUNICIPAL PARK
2.0
90
RESIDENTIAL
11.0
- Highlight Bar | ESC-EX1T A-ADD C-CHANGE D-DF.LETE
r	Top of List		
CUTOFF VALUES: Abn. High/Normal: 21	Normal/Abn. Low: 11
Fl-Hetp	ENTER( J)-Accept	ESC-Cancel
Screen 2.26 - Biological/Habitat Land Use
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Change Delete List
2.27=
PARAMETERS
D
- Design 		
NY | M/A: NYSENECA1
BIO/HABI Monitoring Design (P/U/S): U
— Monitoring Year 	
Season Names Begin Date End Date
1.	SUMMER	4/ 1	8/31
2.	OTHER	9/ 1	3/31
3.	/	/
4.	/	/
Monitoring Year:
Begins: 10/ 1
Ends: 9/30
EXAMPLE: 1990
Begins: 10/90
Ends: 9/91
(Enter All Begin/End Dates as MM/DD)
(Except EXAMPLE Date, Enter as MM/YY)
— Stations for: Upstream/Downstream Study 	
Share Agency Cd Station Code
Upstream (U) N NYDEC CAYUGAB01
Drainaqe-Mi!
8.000
Land Use
C0MMERCIAL/R
— Parameters for: Upstream Station 	
Explanatory Variable: N Parameter Type (W/S/B/U): Units:
Code/Name:	/
Maximum Potential: 0.00 Reasonable Attainment: 0.00 Basis (Ref/BPJ):
INDICES: Fully:	Threatened:	Partially:
Fl-Help	ENTER( J)-Accept
Screen 2.27 - Biological/Habitat Parameters
ESC-Cancel
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Chemical/Physical
Biological/Habitat
Exit
=	3.01
ANNUAL REPORTS
0
N0NP0INT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Version 3.0 - BETA
Press  for HELP -- Alt+ for Alternate HELP
Screen 3.01 - Annual Reports Data Type Menu
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Chemical/Physical Biological/Habitat Exit	ANNUAL REPORTS |
ANNUAL REPORTS FOR MANAGEMENT AREAS
State (FIPS Code): NY
NPS Management Area ID: NYSENECA1
305(b) Waterbody ID: NYCAYUGA1
Annual Report Year: 1990
ANNUAL REPORT NOTES:
This is the pre-implementation year in the project. Water quality data are
(L)ist (A)dd Report (N)otes PGUP-Prev PGDN-Next -"-Accept ESC-Exit
N0NP0INT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Version 3.0 - BETA
Press  for HELP -- Alt+ for Alternate HELP
Screen 3.02 - Chemical/Physical Annual Reports
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3.03^i
Water Quality Data Implementation Data Exit	ANNUAL REPORTS fl
ANNUAL REPORTS FOR MANAGEMENT AREAS
State (FIPS Code): NY
NPS Management Area ID: NYSENECA1
305(b) Waterbody ID: NYCAYUGA1
Annua) Report Year: 1990
ANNUAL REPORT NOTES:
This is the pre-implementation year in the project. Water quality data are
collected in the spring only since this is the season during whicn problems
are the greatest and during which the controls to be implemented will have
NONPOINT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Version 3.0 - BETA
Press  for HELP -- Alt+ for Alternate HELP
Screen 3.03 - Chemical/Physical Annual Reports Data
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I	3.04-1]
Station Parameters	| WATER QUALITY fl
NY
M/A: NYSENECA1
W/B: NYCAYUGA1
CHEM/PHY
Monitoring Design Plan: Upstream/Downstream Study	Year: 1990
r- Station 	
| Upstream Station	Agency Code: NYDEC Station Code: CAYUGA101
l~ Parameters for: Upstream Station 	
Code/Name: 00310	/BOD, 5 DAY, 20 DEG C
Explanatory Variable: N Parameter Type: S Parameter Units: MG/L
	 PARAMETER QUART1LES 	 COUNTS/SEASON	- 1 2 3 4
Highest:	5 0 0 0
75% - 125 High:	5 0 0 0
50% - 50 Low:	5 0 0 0
25% - 15 Lowest:	5 0 0 0
NOTES: F irst year.
Press Fl for Help, ESC to Return to Previous Screen
Screen 3.04 - Chemical/Physical Water Quality Data
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Station Parameters
==3.05
STATION
3
NY
M/A: NYSENECA1
W/B: NYCAYUGA1
CHEM/PHY
Monitoring Design Plan: Upstream/Downstream Study	Year: 1990
i— Station
Upstream Station	Agency Code: NYDEC Station Code: CAYUGA101
|— Parameters for: Upstream Station 	
Code/Name: 00310	/ BOD, 5 DAY, 20 DEG C
Explanatory Variable: N Parameter Type: S Parameter Units: MG/L
	 PARAMETER QUARTILES 	 COUNTS/SEASON	- 1 2 3 4
Highest:	5 0 0 0
75% - 125 High:	5 0 0 0
50% - 50 Low:	5 0 0 0
25% - 15 Lowest:	5 0 0 0
NOTES: First year.
Fl-Help	PGUP-Previous	PGDN-Next	ESC-Exit
Screen 3.05 - Chemical/Physical Station
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NY
M/A: NYSENECA1
W/B: NYCAYUGA1
CHEM/PHY
Monitoring Design Plan: Upstream/Downstream Study	Year: 1990
i— Station 	
| Upstream Station	Agency Code: NYDEC Station Code: CAYUGA101
[— Parameters for: Upstream Station 	
Code/Name: 00310	/ BOD, 5 DAY, 20 DEG C
Explanatory Variable: N Parameter Type: S Parameter Units: MG/L
	 PARAMETER QUARTILES 	 COUNTS/SEASON	- 1 2 3 4
Highest:	5 0 0 0
75% - 125 High:	5 0 0 0
50% - 50 Low:	5 0 0 0
25% - 15 Lowest:	5 0 0 0
NOTES: First year.
Fl-Help	PGUP-Previous	PGDN-Next	ESC-Exit
Screen 3.06 - Chemical/Physical Parameters
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Station BMP/Cntrl Measures Cntrl Sources Pollutants
	=3.07=j
IMPLEMENTATION |
NY
M/A: NYSENECA1
W/B: NYCAYUGA1
CHEM/PHY
Monitoring Design Plan: Upstream/Downstream Study
Year: 1990
r- Station 	
| Downstream Station Agency Code: NYDEC Station Code: CAYUGA102
i- BMP/Control Measures for: Downstream Station 	
BMP Name: ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
Reporting Units: A.U. CONTROLLED	BMP Type: C	Goal For: M
Implementation Goal: 2000	Implementation This Year: 25
0
Sources Controlled by: ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
Source Name: DAIRIES
i- Pollutants for Source: DAIRIES 	
[Pollutant Name: OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS)
Press F1 for Help, ESC to Return to Previous Screen
Screen 3.07 - Chemical/Physical Implementation Data
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Station BMP/Cntrl Measures Cntrl Sources Pollutants
-3.0L
STATION
*3
NY
M/A: NYSENECA1
W/B: NYCAYUGA1
CHEM/PHY
Monitoring Design Plan: Upstream/Downstream Study
Year: 1990
i— Station 	
Downstream Station
Agency Code: NYDEC Station Code: CAYUGA102
i— BMP/Control Measures for: Downstream Station 	
BMP Name: ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
Reporting Units: A.U. CONTROLLED	BMP Type: C	Goal For: M
Implementation Goal: 2000	Implementation This Year: 25
D
Sources Controlled by: ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
Source Name: DAIRIES
i— Pollutants for Source: DAIRIES 	
| Pollutant Name: OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS)
F1-Help	PGUP-Previous	PGDN-Next
Screen 3.08 - Chemical/Physical Station
ESC-Exit
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| Add Change Delete List Notes
¦ 3.09=
BMP/CONTROL MEASURES
NY
M/A: NYSENECA1
W/B: NYCAYUGA1
CHEM/PHY
Monitoring Design Plan: Upstream/Downstream Study	Year: 1990
r- Station 	
Downstream Station Agency Code: NYDEC Station Code: CAYUGA102
i— BMP/Control Measures for: Downstream Station 	
BMP Name: ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
Reporting Units: A.U. CONTROLLED	BMP Type: C	Goal For: M
Implementation Goal: 2000	Implementation This Year: 25
Sources Controlled by: ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
f— iuurcei luiiuuiieu i
| Source Name: DAIRIES
i— Pollutants for Source: DAIRIES 	
| Pollutant Name: OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS)
Fl-Help	PGUP-Previous	PGDN-Next	ESC-Exit
Screen 3.09 - Chemical/Physical BMP/Control Measures
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=-=3.10=
SOURCES

NY
M/A: NYSENECA1
W/B: NYCAYUGA1
CHEM/PHY
Monitoring Design Plan: Upstream/Downstream Study	Year: 1990
r- Station 	
I Downstream Station	Agency Code: NYDEC Station Code: CAYUGA102
r- BMP/Control Measures for: Downstream Station 	
BMP Name: ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
Reporting Units: A.U. CONTROLLED	BMP Type: C	Goal For: M
Implementation Goal: 2000	Implementation This Year: 25
r Sources Controlled by: ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT 	
| Source Name: DAIRIES		
i— Pollutants for Source: DAIRIES 	
| Pollutant Name: OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS)
Fl-Help	PGUP-Previous	PGDN-Next	ESC-Exit
Screen 3.10 - Chemical/Physical Sources Controlled
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POLLUTANTS
1
NY
M/A: NYSENECA1
W/B: NYCAYUGA1
CHEM/PHY
Monitoring Design Plan: Upstream/Downstream Study	Year: 1990
D
Station 	
Downstream Station Agency Code: NYDEC Station Code: CAYUGA102
i- BMP/Control Measures for: Downstream Station 	
BMP Name: ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
Reporting Units: A.U. CONTROLLED	BMP Type: C	Goal For: M
Implementation Goal: 2000	Implementation This Year: 25

Sources Controlled by: ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
Source Name: DAIRIES
D
Pollutants for Source: DAIRIES 	
Pollutant Name: OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS)
Fl-Help	PGUP-Previous	PGDN-Next	ESC-Exit
Screen 3.11 - Chemical/Physical Pollutants for Source
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Chemical/Physical Biological/Habitat Exit
^ 22
ANNUAL REPORTS^
ANNUAL REPORTS FOR MANAGEMENT AREAS
State (FIPS Code): NY
NPS Management Area ID: NYSENECA1
305(b) Waterbody ID: NYCAYUGA1
Annual Report Year: 1990
ANNUAL REPORT NOTES:
This is the pre-implementation year. It was a normal precipitation year.
(L)ist (A)dd Report (N)otes PGUP-Prev PGDN-Next J-Accept ESC-Exit
N0NP0INT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Version 3.0 - BETA
Press  for HELP -- Alt+ for Alternate HELP
Screen 3.22 - Biological/Habitat Annual Reports
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Water Quality Data Implementation Data Exit
3 23
ANNUAL REPORTS
3
ANNUAL REPORTS FOR MANAGEMENT AREAS
State (FIPS Code): NY
NPS Management Area ID: NYSENECA1
305(b) Waterbody ID: NYCAYUGA1
Annual Report Year: 1990
ANNUAL REPORT NOTES:
This is the pre-implementation year. It was a normal precipitation year.
Implementation data for this study are to be taken from the
chemical/physical monitoring reports. The implementation applies to the
N0NP0INT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Version 3.0 - BETA
Press  for HELP -- Alt+ for Alternate HELP
Screen 3.23 - Biological/Habitat Annual Reports Data
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Station Parameters
WATER QUALITY4
NY
M/A: NYSENECA1
W/B: NYCAYUGA1
BIO/HABI
Monitoring Design Plan: Upstream/Downstream Study	Year: 1990
r- Station 	
[ Upstream Station	Agency Code: NYDEC Station Code: CAYUGAB01
[- Parameters for: Upstream Station 	
Code/Name: 00061	/ FLOW, STREAM, INSTANTANEOUS, CFS
Explanatory Variable: C Parameter Type: S Parameter Units: CFS
	 CUTOFF VALUES 	 	 SCORES/VALUES FOR SEASON 	
Abn. High/Normal Normal/Abn. Low Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4
21	11	N
NOTES: Normal precip.
Press F1 for Help, ESC to Return to Previous Screen
Screen 3.24 - Biological/Habitat Water Quality Data
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NY
M/A: NYSENECA1
W/B: NYCAYUGA1
BI0/HAB1
Monitoring Design Plan: Upstream/Downstream Study	Year: 1990
i— Station 	
| Upstream Station	Agency Code: NYDEC Station Code: CAYUGAB01
r- Parameters for: Upstream Station 	
Code/Name: 00061	/ FLOW, STREAM, INSTANTANEOUS, CFS
Explanatory Variable: C Parameter Type: S Parameter Units: CFS
	 CUTOFF VALUES 	 	 SCORES/VALUES FOR SEASON 	
Abn. High/Normal Normal/Abn. Low Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4
21	11	N
NOTES: Normal precip.
Fl-Help	PGUP-Previous	PGDN-Next	ESC-Exit
Screen 3.25 - Biological/Habitat Station
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PARAMETERS
NY
M/A: NYSENECA1
W/B: NYCAYUGA1
B10/HABI
Monitoring Design Plan: Upstream/Downstream Study	Year: 1990
r- Station			
I Upstream Station	Agency Code: NYDEC Station Code: CAYUGAB01
p- Parameters for: Upstream Station 	
Code/Name: 00061	/ FLOW, STREAM, INSTANTANEOUS, CFS
Explanatory Variable: C Parameter Type: S Parameter Units: CFS
	 CUTOFF VALUES 	 	 SCORES/VALUES FOR SEASON 	
Abn. High/Normal Normal/Abn. Low Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4
21	11	N
NOTES: Normal precip.
F1-He 1p	PGUP-Previous	PGDN-Next	ESC-Exit
Screen 3.26 - Biological/Habitat Parameters
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Station BMP/Cntrl Measures Cntrl Sources Pollutants
==—==3.27
IMPLEMENTATION
3
NY
M/A: NYSENECA1
W/B: NYCAYUGA1
BIO/HABI
Monitoring Design Plan: Upstream/Downstream Study
Year: 1990
f- Station 	
[ Upstream Station	Agency Code: NYDEC Station Code: CAYUGAB01
i- BMP/Control Measures for: Upstream Station 	
BMP Name:
Reporting Units:	BMP Type:
Implementation This Year:
i— Sources Controlled by: 	
Source Name:
i- Pollutants for Source: 	
| Pollutant Name:
Press F1 for Help, ESC to Return to Previous Screen
Screen 3.27 - Biological/Habitat Implementation Data
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Station 8MP/Cntrl Measures Cntrl Sources Pollutants
=3.2
STATION
ID
NY M/A: NYSENECA1
W/B: NYCAYUGA1
BIO/HABI
Monitoring Design Plan: Upstream/Downstream Study	Year: 1990
r- Station	
I Downstream Station Agency Code: NYDEC Station Code: CAYUGAB02
r- BMP/Control Measures	for: Downstream Station 	
BMP Name:
Reporting Units:	BMP Type:	Goal For:
Implementation Goal:	Implementation This Year:
p Sources Controlled by: 	
Source Name:
r- Pollutants for Source:
Pollutant Name:
Fl-Help	PGUP-Previous	PGDN-Next	ESC-Exit
Screen 3.28 - Biological/Habitat Station
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BMP/CONTROL MEASURES
NY
M/A: NYSENECA1
W/B: NYCAYUGA1
BIO/HABI
Monitoring Oesign Plan: Upstream/Downstream Study
Year: 1990
D
Station 	
Downstream Station
Agency Code: NYDEC Station Code: CAYUGAB02
r— BMP/Control Measures	for: Downstream Station
BMP Name:
Reporting Units:	BMP Type:
itatic~	'	i
Implementation Goal:
Implementation This Year:
Goal For:
0
Sources Controlled by:
Source Name:
n
Pollutants for Source:
Pollutant Name:
Fl-Help	PGUP-Previous	PGDN-Next	ESC-Exit
Screen 3.29 - Biological/Habitat BMP/Control Measures
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Add Delete List	SOURCES
NY
M/A: NYSENECA1
W/B: NYCAYUGA1
BIO/HABI
Monitoring Design Plan: Upstream/Downstream Study	Year: 1990
i— Station 	
| Downstream Station Agency Code: NYDEC Station Code: CAYUGAB02
i— BMP/Control Measures for: Downstream Station 	
BMP Name:
Reporting Units:	BMP Type: Goal For:
Implementation Goal:	Implementation This Year:
|— Sources Controlled by:
| Source Name:
i— Pollutants for Source:
; Pollutant Name:
Fl-Help	PGUP-Previous	PGDN-Next	ESC-Exit
Screen 3.30 - Biological/Habitat Sources Controlled
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POLLUTANTS
NY
M/A: NYSENECA1
W/B: NYCAYUGA1
BIO/HABI
Monitoring Design Plan: Upstream/Downstream Study
Year: 1990
n
Station 	
Downstream Station
Agency Code: NYDEC Station Code: CAYUGAB02
r— BMP/Control Measures for: Downstream Station 	
BMP Name:
Reporting Units:	BMP Type: Goal For:
Implementation Goal:	Implementation This Year:
r
Sources Controlled by:
Source Name:
n
Pollutants for Source:
Pollutant Name:
Fl-Help	PGUP-Previous	PGDN-Next	ESC-Exit
Screen 3.31 - Biological/Habitat Pollutants for Source
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Appendix B. Hard Copy Data Entry Forms
Appendix B. Hard Copy Data Entry Forms

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NonPoint Source Management System
Version 3.0 - August 1991
Manual Data Entry Forms
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING DATA ENTRY FORMS:
The manual data entry forms are provided to assist users that wish to use the NPSMS but do not havt
the necessary hardware.
When the data entry forms have been entered, they should be forwarded to the NPS Regiona
Coordinator or to the EPA headquarters where they will be entered into the NPSMS software.
Each question on the data entry form has a number in the parenthesis. That number tells how lonj
each answer can be which corresponds to the software. Additionally, there are several questions tha
require a valid name or code. This information is printed inside brackets with messages such a:
"[Refer to List 1]." This message indicates that the value to be entered is a value from "List 1." There
are several "Lists" to assist you which contain standard names, codes, and definitions. When an entn
calls for a value from a "List" you should use the list or enter your own value. The "Lists" are locatec
in the Appendices of the NPSMS User's Guide under "Standard Tables."
Use the forms to complete each entry and make as many copies of each form as necessary. Eacl
Management Area should have one complete set of forms. Form 10 should be competed twice if yoi
are performing BOTH Chemical/Physical AND Biological/Habitat parameters. Forms 13 through 1'
should be completed for each Annual Report submitted. Use Form 14a to report Chemical/Physica
water quality parameters and Form 14b to report Biological/Habitat parameters.
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FORM 1 - STATE IDENTIFICATION
State (2):		
Lead Agency (25):
EPA Region (2): _
Contact (35): 	
Title (35):	
Phone (15): 		
Phone (15): 	
Phone (15):	
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FORM 2 - MANAGEMENT AREA
Management Area ID (23):	
^ Management Area Name (45):
Participating Agencies (50):	
Project Description:	
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FORM 3 - WATERBODY IDENTIFICATION
Management Area ID (23):	
Waterbody ID (23): 	
Waterbody Name (45):	
Use of Waterbody HOI Use Support Code (1)
			 [F=Fully, N = Nonsupported, P=Partially, T=Threatened]
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FORM 4 - PROBLEM POLLUTANTS
Management Area ID (23):
Waterbody ID (23):	
--Contributions (Decimal)-	Into
(Must Total 1.0)	Type
Pollutant Name (50) [Refer to List 2]	NPS	Point	Background	[List 3]
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FORM 5 - IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (BMP's)
Management Area ID (23):	
Waterbody ID (23):	
Reporting	Implementation BMP Typ
(1)*
BMP Name (45) [Refer to List 4]	Units (25)	Goal (10)
* A = Annual, C = Cumulative
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FORM 6 - SOURCES CONTROLLED BY BMP
Management Area ID (23): 	
Waterbody ID (23): 	
BMP Name (45): 	
Sources Controlled by BMP Name (49) [Refer to List 5]
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FORM 7 - POLLUTANTS FOR SOURCE
Management Area ID (23):	
Waterbody ID (23):	
BMP Name (45):	
Source Name (49): 	
Pollutant Names for Source (50) [From Pollutant Names on Form 4]
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FORM 8 - IMPAIRED USES
Management Area ID (23):	
Waterbody ID (23):	
BMP Name (45):	
Source Name (49):	
Pollutant Name (50):	
Impaired Uses Caused by Pollutant (49) [From Designated Use List on Form 3]
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FORM 9 - MANAGEMENT AREA FUNDING INFORMATION
Management Area ID (23):
Waterbody ID (23): 	
Year
(4)
Source of Funding
(20)
Use of Funding
(25) [Refer to List 6]
Amount of Funding
(10)
$	
$	
$	
$	
$	
$	
$	
$	
$	
$	
s	
$	
$	
$	
$	
$	
$	
$	
$	
$	
$	
$
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FORM 10 - MONITORING PLAN
PART I. Monitoring Type
Monitoring Type Code (1):		 (C or B)
C = Chemical/Physical
B = Biological/Habitat
PART n. Monitoring Design
Monitoring Design Code (1): 	 (P, U, or S)
P = Paired Watershed Study
U = Upstream-Downstream Study
S = Single Station Study
PART HI. Monitoring Year
Season (10)	Begin Date
1.			_/_
2.				/	
3.				/	
4.	/
End Date
_/_
	/	
	/	
/
(MM/DD)
(MM/DD)
(MM/DD)
(MM/DD)
Monitoring Year Begins:
Example Year 1990 Begins:
Begin Date
	/	
/
End Date
	/	
/
(MM/DD)
(MM/YY) [i.e. 10/90 - 9/91]
PART IV. Stations (Maximum of 2)
Station Code
0)*
Agency Code
(8)
Station Code
(15)
Drainage-Mi2
(8.3)
* Paired Study
C = Control Station
S = Study Station
U pstream/Downstream
U = Upstream Station
D = Downstream Station
Single Study
O = One Station
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FORM 11 - LAND USE INFORMATION
Monitoring Type Code (1): 	 (C or B)
Station Code	Year	Land Use	Percentage of
(1)	(4)	(40)[Refer to List 7]	Drainage Area (4.1)
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FORM 12a - MONITORING PARAMETERS (CHEMICAL/PHYSICAL)
Station Code (1):	
[Refer to List 8 for Parameter Codes/Names]
Parameter Code/Name (10/50): 	/	
Explanatory Variable (1) [Y or N]:	 Parameter Type (1): *	
Parm. Units (10):	 Quartiles: 75%	50%	25%	
Parameter Code/Name (10/50): 	/	
Explanatory Variable (1) [Y or N]: 	 Parameter Type (1): *	
Parm. Units (10):	 Quartiles: 75%	50%	25%	
Parameter Code/Name (10/50): 	/	
Explanatory Variable (1) (Y or N]:	 Parameter Type (1): *	
Parm. Units (10): 	 Quartiles: 75%	50%	25%	
Parameter Code/Name (10/50): 	/	
Explanatory Variable (1) [Y or N]:	 Parameter Type (1): *	
Parm. Units (10): 	 Quartiles: 75%	50%	25%	
Parameter Code/Name (10/50): 	/	
Explanatory Variable (1) [Y or N]:	 Parameter Type (1): *	
Parm. Units (10):	 Quartiles: 75%	50%	25%	
* S = STORET, B = BIOS, H = HABITAT, U = USER DEFINED
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FORM 12b - MONITORING PARAMETERS (BIOLOGICAL/HABITAT)
Station Code (1):	
[Refer to List 8 for Parameter Codes/Names]
Parameter Code/Name (10/50): 	/	
Explanatory Variable (1) [Y, N, or C]:		Parameter Type (1): *	
Maximum Potential (6):	Reasonable Attainment (6):	
Basis (1) [R=Ref, B=BPJ]:	 Parameter Units (10):	
INDICES Fully Supported:	 Threatened:	 Partially:	
Parameter Code/Name (10/50): 	/	
Explanatory Variable (1) [Y, N, or C]: 		Parameter Type (1): *	
Maximum Potential (6):	Reasonable Attainment (6):	
Basis (1) [R = Ref, B = BPJ]:	 Parameter Units (10):	
INDICES Fully Supported: 	 Threatened: 	 Partially: 	
Parameter Code/Name (10/50): 	/	
Explanatory Variable (1) [Y, N, or C]:		Parameter Type (1): *	
Maximum Potential (6):	Reasonable Attainment (6):	
Basis (1) [R = Ref, B=BPJ]:	 Parameter Units (10):	
INDICES Fully Supported: 	 Threatened:	 Partially: 	
Parameter Code/Name (10/50): 	/	
Explanatory Variable (1) [Y, N, or C]:		Parameter Type (1): * 	
Maximum Potential (6): 	Reasonable Attainment (6): 	
Basis (1) [R = Ref, B = BPJ]:	 Parameter Units (10):	
INDICES Fully Supported:	 Threatened: 	 Partially: 	
* S = STORET, B = BIOS, H = HABITAT, U = USER DEFINED
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FORM 13 - ANNUAL REPORT
Monitoring Type Code (1):
Year (4):	
Annual Report Notes:
(C or B)
C = Chemical/Physical
B = Biological/Habitat
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FORM 14a - WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS (CHEMICAL/PHYSICAL)
Station Code (J):
[Parameter Codes/Names are from Parameter Names on Form 12a]
Parameter Code/Name (10/50): 	/	
Notes (68):	
COUNTS/SEASON	12	3	4
Highest (3)
High (3)		 					
Low (3)		 					
Lowest (3)		 					
Parameter Code/Name (10/50):
Notes (68): 	
COUNTS/SEASON
Highest (3)
High (3)
Low (3)
Lowest (3)
Parameter Code/Name (10/50):
Notes (68): 	
COUNTS/SEASON	1
Highest (3)
High (3)
Low (3)	_
Lowest (3)	_
Parameter Code/Name (10/50):
Notes (68): 	
COUNTS/SEASON 1
Highest (3)
High (3)
Low (3)	_
Lowest (3)	_
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FORM 14b - WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS (BIOLOGICAL/HABITAT)
Station Code (1):	
[Parameter Codes/Names are from Parameter Names on Form 12b]
Parameter Code/Name (10/50):
Notes (68):	
SEASON:
SCORE (6)
1
Explanatory Variable
(1) [Y, N, or C]: _
Parameter Code/Name (10/50):
Notes (68):	
SEASON:
SCORE (6)
1
Explanatory Variable
(1)[Y, N, or C]: 	
Parameter Code/Name (10/50):
Notes (68):	
SEASON:
SCORE (6)
1
Explanatory Variable
(1) [Y, N, or C]: _
Parameter Code/Name (10/50):
Notes (68):	
SEASON:
SCORE (6)
1
Explanatory Variable
(1) [Y, N, or C]: 	
Parameter Code/Name (10/50):
Notes (68):	
SEASON:
SCORE (6)
1
Explanatory Variable
(1) [Y, N, or C]:	
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FORM 15 - IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS
Station Code (1):	
BMP Name (45) [From BMP Names on Form 5]:	
BMP Type (1): 	 Units (25):	 Goal For (1): *	
Implementation Goal (10): 	 Implementation This Year (10):
BMP Name (45) [From BMP Names on Form 5]:	
BMP Type (1): 	 Units (25): 	 Goal For (1): *	
Implementation Goal (10):	 Implementation This Year (10):
BMP Name (45) [From BMP Names on Form 5]: 	
BMP Type (1): 	 Units (25): 	 Goal For (1): * _
Implementation Goal (10):	 Implementation This Year (10):
BMP Name (45) [From BMP Names on Form 5]: 	
BMP Type (1):	 Units (25):	 Goal For (1): * _
Implementation Goal (10): 	 Implementation This Year (10):
BMP Name (45) [From BMP Names on Form 5]: 	
BMP Type (1): 	 Units (25):	 Goal For (1): * _
Implementation Goal (10): 	 Implementation This Year (10):
* M = Management Area, S = Station Specific
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FORM 16 - SOURCES CONTROLLED BY BMP
Station Code (1):	
BMP Name:	
Sources Controlled by BMP Name (49) [From Source Names on Form 6]
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FORM 17 - POLLUTANTS FOR SOURCE
Station Code (1):	
BMP Name (45):	
Source Name (49): 	
Pollutant Names for Source (50) [From Pollutant Names on Form 7]
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NonPoint Source Management System
NPSMS Version 3
User's Guide
August 1991
Nonpoint Source Control Branch
Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds
Office of Water
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.	Introduction	
2.	Starting NPSMS	
2.1	Installation 	
2.2	Logging On	
2.3	NPSMS MAIN Menu	
3.	Using NPSMS	
3.1	Key Commands	
3.1.1	Global Keys	
3.1.2	Key Commands for Menu Screens	
3.1.3	Key Commands for Data Entry Screens	
3.1.4	Key Commands for Note Fields	
3.2	Menus	
3.3	Data Entry Screens	
3.4	Selectable Lists 	
3.5	Note Fields	
3.6	On-line Help	
3.6.1	Context Specific Help	
3.6.2	Alternate Help	
3.7	Quitting	 1
4.	Management File 	 1
4.1	Management Area Information 	 1
4.1.1	Management Area Description 	 ]
4.1.2	Waterbody	 1
4.1.3	Uses for Waterbody	 1
4.1.4	Pollutants	 1
4.2	Best Management Practices and Project Funding	 1
4.2.1	Best Management Practices	 ]
4.2.2	Sources Controlled	 1
4.2.3	Pollutants 	 1
4.2.4	Impaired Uses	 1
4.2.5	Funding	 1
5.	Monitoring Plan File 	 ;
5.1	Chemical/Physical 	 ^
5.1.1	Design	 <
5.1.2	Monitoring Year 	 ^
5.1.3	Stations 	 ^
5.1.4	Parameters	 ^
5.2	Biological/Habitat	 2
5.2.1 Design 	 2
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5.2.2	Monitoring Year	 26
5.2.3	Stations	 27
5.2.4	Parameters	 28
6.	Annual Report File 	 29
6.1	Chemical/Physical	29
6.1.1	Water Quality Data	 30
6.1.1.1	Station	 31
6.1.1.2	Parameters	 31
6.1.2	Implementation Data	 32
6.1.2.1	Station	 32
6.1.2.2	Best Management Practices/Control Measures	 33
6.1.2.3	Control Sources	 34
6.1.2.4	Pollutants	 34
6.2	Biological/Habitat	 35
6.2.1	Water Quality Data	 36
6.2.1.1	Station	 36
6.2.1.2	Parameters	 37
6.2.2	Implementation Data	 38
6.2.2.1	Station	 38
6.2.2.2	Best Management Practices/Control Measures	38
6.2.2.3	Control Sources	 39
6.2.2.4	Pollutants	40
7.	Reports	 41
7.1	Problem Assessment	 42
7.2	Implementation Plan	 42
7.3	Monitoring Stations	 42
7.4	Station Parameters	 42
7.5	WQ Parameters Frequencies	 42
7.6	Bio Station/Reference 	 42
7.7	Exceptions Report	 43
8.	Graphics	44
8.1 Graphics Setup	 44
8.1.1	Laser Printer	45
8.1.2	Dot Matrix	 46
8.1.3	HP Plotter	47
8.1.4	PaintJet	48
8.1.5	File Output	49
8.1	Problem Pollutants	50
8.2	Biological vs Habitat Plot	50
8.3	Habitat/Biological Trend	51
8.4	Chemical/Physical Trend	51
8.5	Management Area Funding	51
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9. Options	5
9.1	Configuration 	5
9.1.1	Printer	 5
9.1.2	Color	5
9.1.3	System 	 5
9.1.4	Telecom 	 5
9.1.5	WP Name 	5;
9.2	Backup Data	5
9.3	Restore Data	5'
9.4	Import/Export	 6
9.4.1	Import 	 6
9.4.2	Export	 6
9.5	Export to SAS	 6
9.6	Maintenance 	6'.
9.7	Delete State 	 6
9.8	System Tables	 6
9.9	Word Processor	 6
APPENDICES
A Report Output Samples
B Graphic Output Samples
C Standard System Tables
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1. INTRODUCTION
The Nonpoint Source Management System (NPSMS) is a PC based software application
developed to facilitate data input to the NPS Management File and provide reporting
capabilities to support the NPS Annual Report File.
The software is used by states receiving grants under section 319 of the Clean Water Act.
It is based upon requirements as described by the U.S. EPA's "Watershed Monitoring and
Reporting for Section 319 National Monitoring Program Projects," August, 1991.
The NPSMS version 2.1 software is an integrated, menu-driven environment supporting
both file management and annual reporting for chemical/physical data. It provided many
advanced features including pop-up menus, look-up tables for data entry, configurable
environment, on-screen reports, and on-line help.
The most current version of the NPSMS, version 3.0 includes many enhanced features of
version 2.1. The most significant enhancement is the ability to track biological and habitat
data as well as the chemical/physical data that version 2.1 tracked. Other features include
improved user interface, pop-up note fields, automated transfer of Annual Reports, and
graphic capabilities.
This document is a general guide on how to use the NPSMS version 3.0. For information
and guidance on the actual data requirements, consult the document, "Watershed
Monitoring and Reporting for Section 319 National Monitoring Program Projects," August,
1991.
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2. STARTING NPSMS
2.1	INSTALLATION
The NPSMS software requires the following hardware to run:
AT class computer (286 or better)
640 KB RAM
Hard Disk
Floppy Drive (high density)
Monochrome Monitor (an EGA or VGA color monitor is needed for graphics)
Note that the NPSMS software requires approximately 2.5 megabytes of available disk
space.
To install the software on your computer, follow the instructions below:
1.	Insert the NPSMS Diskette in Drive A:
2.	At the DOS prompt, type A:INSTALL and press the  key.
The install program will copy the NPSMS files to a directory called \NPSV3 on your
C: drive.
3.	After the install has completed, change directories to your root directory. Type CD\
and press the  key. To start the NPSMS, follow the Logging On
instructions below.
2.2	LOGGING ON
Once the NPSMS has been installed, the user must type NPSMS at the DOS prompt to
start the NPSMS. A LogOn screen will be displayed, as shown in Figure 2.2-1. This screen
will show the current system date and time which should be checked for accuracy as well as
the last user access information.
NonPoint Source Management System
Version 3.0 - July 1991
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
DATE:
07/29/91
TIME: 11:03 am
LAST USER ACCESS
Enter
User ID:

User ID: NPSMS
Enter
Password:

Date: 07/29/91 Time: 11:01 am

Figure 2.2-1 NPSMS LogOn Screen
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The user must enter his user ID which can be up to eight characters and press the
 key. Then he must enter the password he established (up to eight characters)
and press the  key. Once the user enters his ID and password, the NPSMS
Main Menu will be displayed.
If the user has not been assigned an ID, the generic ID is NPSMS and the password is also
NPSMS. Individual user IDs can be assigned in the OPTIONS/SYSTEM TABLES/USER
ID TABLE selection (see Section 9.8). Once the real ID has been assigned, the generic ID
and password can be deleted.
2.3 NPSMS MAIN MENU
The Main Menu of the NPSMS is a pull-down menu structure that allows easy access to the
integrated features of the software.
The figure below shows the Main Menu of the NPSMS.
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Management Design Annual Reports Graphics Options Quit NPSMS
NonPoint Source Control Branch
OFFICE OF WATER
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
NONPOINT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Version 3.0 - BETA
Press  for HELP -- A11+ for Alternate HELP
Figure 2.3-1 NPSMS Main Menu
There are seven options available from the Main Menu. These menu options will be
discussed in following sections of this User's Guide, but below is a brief description of each
of these options.
The MANAGEMENT menu option provides capabilities for adding, updating, deleting, and
reporting on the management areas and waterbodies defined under the 319 NPS
Management Program.
The DESIGN menu option contains information pertaining to the type of study that will be
implemented to monitor the specified management area/waterbody.
The ANNUAL menu option provides the capabilities to maintain the annual reports that
must be submitted to EPA as required under the Nonpoint Source Program.
The REPORTS menu option allows the user to generate reports. Once a report has been
generated, the user may view it on the screen, print it, or save it to a text file.
The GRAPHICS menu option allows the user to generate sophisticated graphs and charts
to better interpret and analyze the large volume of data entered into the NPSMS.
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The OPTIONS menu option allows the user to customize the NPSMS, backup and restore
data, import and export data, convert data to ASCII format, perform system maintenance,
delete state information, maintain system tables, and utilize any word processor or text
editor.
The QUIT menu option will close all of the NPSMS files and then return the user to the
operating system (DOS).
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3. USING NPSMS
' 3.1 KEY COMMANDS
3.1.1	GLOBAL KEYS
The following is a list of keys that are available from all screens within the NPSMS.
 - ESCAPE
The escape key is the universal way to exit the current operation. Pressing the  key
will display the previous menu or screen.
 - ACCEPT
Pressing the  key (or the  key) will accept highlighted data or it
will execute a menu choice.
 - HELP
Pressing the  key will display Context Specific Help about the menu choice or data
field that is currently highlighted. Note that if a selectable list is available tor the
highlighted data field, pressing  will display this list.
 +  - ALTERNATE HELP
Pressing the  key and the  key will display the Alternate Help menu (See
Section 3.6.2).

The  key moves the highlight bar to:
the first item, if the user is in a menu,
the first position, if the user is in a data field, or
the first page, if the user is in a selectable list.

The  key moves the highlight bar to:
the last item, if the user is in a menu,
the last position, if the user is in a data field, or
the last page, if the user is in a selectable list.
3.1.2	KEY COMMANDS FOR MENU SCREENS
The UP, DOWN, RIGHT, and LEFT ARROW keys of the numeric keypad may be used to
move the highlight bar to the desired menu selection. Pressing the  key will
execute the command. Alternatively, the first letter of the user's menu choice may be
pressed to instantly execute the command.
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3.1.3	KEY COMMANDS FOR DATA ENTRY SCREENS
Below is a list of the navigational key commands for the data entry screens in the NPSMS.
The DOWN ARROW key moves the cursor to the next field.
The UP ARROW key moves the cursor to the previous field.
The  key moves the cursor to the next record.
The  key moves the cursor to the previous record.
Pressing the  key and the  key will move the cursor to the first field on
the screen.
Pressing the  key and the  key will move the cursor to the last field on
the screen.
Pressing  and U will undo any change just made to the field.
Pressing  and Y will delete all data from the cursor position to the end of the
field.
Pressing  and W will save the current data entry.
3.1.4	KEY COMMANDS FOR NOTE FIELDS
Below is a list of the navigational key commands for the note fields in the NPSMS.
The  key toggles the insert mode on and off.
The  key deletes one character.
The  key moves the cursor to the next line.
The  key moves the cursor to the end of the current line.
The  key moves the cursor to the beginning of the current line.
The DOWN ARROW key moves the cursor down one line.
The UP ARROW key moves the cursor up one line.
The RIGHT ARROW key moves the cursor right one character.
The LEFT ARROW key moves the cursor left one character.
Pressing the  key and the RIGHT ARROW key will move the cursor one word to
the right.
Pressing the  key and the LEFT ARROW key will move the cursor one word to
the left.
The  key moves the cursor to the next page of the display.
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The  key moves the cursor to the previous page of the display.
Pressing the  key and the  key will move the cursor to the end of the
display.
Pressing the  key and the  key will move the cursor to the start of the
display.
Pressing  and T will delete characters from the cursor to the end of the line.
Pressing  and Y will delete the entire line.
Pressing  and N will insert a new line.
The  key will save the current entry.
3.2	MENUS
The NPSMS version 3.0 provides a complete menu-driven environment. This means that all
functions performed by the user are done so by the simple selection of a menu option.
All of the menus within the NPSMS are operated the same way. The user can select any
option by moving the highlight bar to the desired menu option and pressing the < ENTER >
key, or by simply typing the first letter of the option.
3.3	DATA ENTRY SCREENS
The data entry screens (see Figure 3.3-1 for example) within the NPSMS allow the user to
add, update, and delete information pertaining to the current data group selection. When
the user selects a data group to add information to, to modify, or to delete, the box
containing fields that belong to the data group selected will be highlighted.





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Add
Change
Delete
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MANAGEMENT AREA ||
i— Management Areas for: NY	
ID: NYSENECA1
Name: SENECA RIVER DRAINAGE
Participating Agencies: DEC, VILLAGES OF WATERLOO & SENECA FALLS,USDA.SWCD
Project Description:
This pretend, 64,000-acre watershed project in the northern end of Seneca
County drains into the north end of Cayuga Lake. Problems in the watershed
i— Waterbodies 305(b) for: NYSENECA1 	
ID:	Name:
NYCAYUGA1	CAYUGA LAKE-NORTH END
n Uses of Waterbody: NYCAYUGA1 	
I Use: FISH	Use Support Code (F, N, P, or T): P
r~ Pollutants/Relative Contributions for: NYCAYUGA1 	
Pollutant Name: OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS)
	 Contribution From Sources (Decimal Fraction) 	
NPS: 0.40 POINT: 0.40 BACKGROUND: 0.20 Information Type: C
Fl-Help PgUp-Prev MF Area PgDn-Next MF Area ESC-Mgmt Area Info Menu
Figure 3.3-1 Data Entry Screen
The options available for the particular data entry screen will be displayed at the top of the
screen. The user can select any option by moving the highlight bar to the desired option
and pressing the  key or by simply typing the first letter of the option.
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Once the user selects an option, the appropriate fields will be highlighted to assist the user.
The user simply types in the information necessary for each field and then presses the
ENTER key to advance to the next field. Note that selectable lists may be available to aid
in data entry (see Section 3.4).
The user must press the  key at the last field to save any additions or changes
to the data group.
3.4 SELECTABLE LISTS
The NPSMS software utilizes selectable lists, whenever possible, to aid in data entry and
data selection. A selectable list is a list inside a window (see Figure 3.4-1) that allows the
user to scroll through available items and select an item instead of typing in the data. All
of the data is scrollable in the selectable lists, allowing the user to scan through many items
quickly.
CURRENT MANAGEMENT FILE STATE LIST
State Code	Lead Agency	EPA Region
TN	TN WATER AUTHORITY	4
VA	VA EPA	3
- Move highlight bar | ESC - Exit w/o selection |  - Exit w/ selection
—	=Top of List 	
Figure 3.4-1 Selectable List
Note thai the solid graphic characters on the first item in the list are there to
illustrate a "highlight bar." On the actual screen display, the highlighted item
appears in reverse display.
There are two types of selectable lists within the NPSMS. One type allows the user to
select an item for data entry purposes. This saves time on data entry by allowing the user
to simply highlight the item required and press the  key. The appropriate data
values for the highlighted item are automatically inserted into the data input fields. This
type of selectable list, if available, is accessed from the  key.
The other type of selectable list will appear as an option called "LIST." This selectable list
provides the user with another method of viewing data in the system. The user selects an
item for viewing by highlighting the item and pressing the  key. The data for
the highlighted item will automatically be displayed for the user to view.
3.5 NOTE FIELDS
The NPSMS provides note fields of no particular format that allow the user to enter text
notes that may be retrieved later. A note field (see Figure 3.5-1) is a text field that is
designed to contain miscellaneous comments that the user would like to save in the
database.
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Add Change Delete List Notes	MANAGEMENT AREA J
- Management Areas for: NY	
ID: NYSENECA1
Name: SENECA RIVER DRAINAGE
Participating Agencies: DEC, VILLAGES OF WATERLOO & SENECA FALLS,USDA.SWCD
Project Descript ion
This pretend, 64,000-acre watershed project in the northern end of Seneca
County drains into the north end of Cayuga Lake. Problems in the watershed
include accelerated eutrophication of the shallow waters in northern Cayuga
Lake which drains into Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge. Sources in this
fictitious watershed project include small dairy farms, WWTPs from Seneca
Falls and Waterloo, failed septic systems in residences on the shores of
Cayuga Lake, and urban runoff. Primary pollutants are phosphorus and
B.O.D.. Project plans include nutrient management, animal waste
management, and septic system upgrades.
¦FlO-Save ESC-Cancel	¦---=
— Pollutants/Relative Contributions for: NYCAYUGA1
Pollutant Name: OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (00 PROBLEMS)
	 Contribution From Sources (Decimal Fraction) 	
NPS: 0.40 POINT: 0.40 BACKGROUND: 0.20 Information Type: C
F1-Help PgUp-Prev MF Area PgDn-Next MF Area ESC-Mgmt Area Info Menu
Figure 3.5-1 Notes Field
The note field, when available, will appear on a menu as an option called "NOTES." To
access the notes field, the user must highlight the NOTES option and press the < ENTER>
key or type N.
3.6 ON-LINE HELP
There are two types of on-line help available in the NPSMS to assist the user. Context
Specific Help and Alternate Help. The following is a description of the two different types
of on-line help and the keys necessary to access them.
3.6.1	CONTEXT SPECIFIC HELP
Context Specific Help explains what data is expected in a highlighted data field or what a
specific menu option does. Context Help is available on every data entry field, menu
option, and message to remind the user or to give a better understanding of what is
expected or what is currently happening in the NPSMS.
Context Specific Help is available by pressing  and can be exited by pressing the
 key.
3.6.2	ALTERNATE HELP
Alternate Help gives the user a general summary of how to use the NPSMS. Alternate
Help is divided into six options that are displayed in a menu (see FigLire 3.6.2-1) to allow
the user to select only those options desired.
-	ALTERNATE HELP	--
NPSMS
He lp
Keys
Commands
Gu idance
How to...
Ex it Help
Overview of the NPSMS Software
Figure 3.6.2-1 Alternate Help Menu
The following is a description of the options available in Alternate Help.
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The NPSMS selection provides an overview of the NPSMS software and explains the
organization of the system.
The KEYS selection shows all of the available keys used in the NPSMS and explains how to
navigate in the menus and data entry screens. It also lists special function keys which make
using the NPSMS even easier.
The COMMANDS selection explains the main options (Main Menu choices) available in
the NPSMS. Although each menu option is explained in detail by pressing , the
COMMANDS selection briefly summarizes them.
The GUIDANCE selection displays the "Watershed Monitoring and Reporting for Section
319 National Monitoring Program Projects" guide. The user has the ability of scrolling
through this document on-line.
The HOW TO selection explains how to do a specific task in the NPSMS when the user
knows what the task is but is not sure how to do it. It will also refer the user to specific
help screens for detailed information about the task.
The EXIT HELP selection exits alternate help. The user can also exit by pressing the
 key or by typing E.
Alternate help is available from anywhere in the NPSMS by pressing the  and
 keys and can be exited by pressing  or (E)xit.
3.7 QUITTING
Quitting the NPSMS will close all of the NPSMS files and then return the user to the
operating system (DOS).
To exit the NPSMS, the user must be on the main menu. If the user is not on the main
menu, the user must press the  key until the main menu is displayed. At the main
menu, the user can either select the QUIT option, by highlighting QUIT and pressing the
< ENTER > key, or by typing Q.
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4. MANAGEMENT FILE
The Management File provides capabilities to maintain the management area and
waterbodies defined under the 319 NPS Management Program. Management areas and
waterbodies may be added, changed, and deleted in the Management File.
The Management File section allows the user to enter information describing the "problem"
with the management area/waterbody including the designated uses and contributing
pollutants. Additionally, the best management practice (BM) information is also entered in
the Management File. The BM describes the "Plan" that will be implemented to control the
problem, the implementation goal, and the funding available for the project.
Selecting MANAGEMENT from the Main Menu (Screen ().()()) will display Screen 1.01 (see
Figure 4-1). This screen allows the user to select or add the state and lead agency for
viewing or reporting.
===============^======^==		1.01 —ji
Management Design Annual Reports Graphics Options Quit NPSMS
(L)ist States (A)dd State PGUP-Prev PGDN-Next J-Accept ESC-Exit
State (PIPS Code):
Lead Agency:
EPA Region:
STATE AND LEAD AGENCY
DEC
N0NP0INT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Version 3.0 - BETA
Press  for HELP -- Alt+ for Alternate HELP
Figure 4-1 Screen 1.01
The user may use the  and  keys to display the previous or
next state, or select the LIST option to view all of the states in a selectable list. Only the
states entered into the NPSMS Management File are displayed.
To add a state and lead agency to the Management File, the user must type A A
selectable list of "Standard State Codes" is available to assist the user when adding states.
The user must press the  key when the STATE field is highlighted to access this list.
Once the user selects the state and lead agency, Screen 1.02 (see Figure 4-2) will be
displayed. This screen shows the management area ID and name for the state and lead
agency selected.
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Mgmt Area Info BMPs & Proj Funding Exit
1.02
MANAGEMENT FILE
CURRENT NPS STATE, LEAD AGENCY, AND MANAGEMENT AREA
State: NY NPS Lead Agency: DEC
EPA Region: 2
NPS Management Area ID:
NPb Manage
NYSENECA1
Management Area Name:
SENECA RIVER DRAINAGE
PgUp - Previous NPS Mgmt Area PgDn - Next NPS Mgmt Area
N0NP0INT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - MANAGEMENT FILE
Version 3.0 - BETA
Press  for HELP -- Alt+ for Alternate HELP
Figure 4-2 Screen 1.02
To display the previous or next management area for the state and lead agency previously
selected, the user must use the  and  keys. The user must
also select either MGMT AREA INFO to view, add, change, or delete management area
information or BMPs & FUNDING for the best management practices (BMPs) and funding
information for the project.
4.1 MANAGEMENT AREA INFORMATION
Selecting MGMT AREA INFO from Screen 1.02 will generate a menu, Screen 1.03 (see
Figure 4.1-1), for the management area information. The user may view, add, change, or
delete information from this menu for the state previously selected.
Mgmt Area Desc Waterbody Uses for WB Pollutants
MGMT AREA INFO
1.03
]
Management Areas for: NY-
NYSENECA1
I— nar
I ID:
! Name: SENECA RIVER DRAINAGE
: Participating Agencies: DEC, VILLAGES OF WATERLOO & SENECA F ALI S, USDA.SWCD
Project Description:
1 This pretend, 64,000-acre watershed project in the northern end of Seneca
¦ County drains into the north end of Cayuga Lake. Problems in the watershed
r— Waterbodies 305(b) for: NYSENECA1
I ID:	Name:
NYCAYUGA1
CAYUGA LAKE-NORTH END
- Uses of Waterbody: NYCAYUGA1 	
Use: FISH	Use Support Code (F, N, P, or T):
r— Pollutants/Relative Contributions for: NYCAYUGA1			
Pollutant Name: OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS)
	 Contribution From Sources (Decimal Fraction) 	
NPS: 0.10 POINT: 0.40 BACKGROUND: 0.20 Information Type: C
F1-Help F5-View Complete Management Area ESC-Return to the Previous Menu
Figure 4.1-1 Screen 1.03
The  key may be used to generate a "view" of the entire management area. This
includes an organized list of all waterbodies, uses, pollutants, BMP information, and project
funding. The Management Area View is displayed on the screen and may also be printed
using the REPORTS option on the Main Menu.
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4.1.1 MANAGEMENT AREA DESCRIPTION
Selecting MGMT AREA DESC from the Management Area Information Menu (Screen
1.03) will display Screen 1.04 (see Figure 4.1.1-1). This screen allows the user to add,
change, delete, or view the management area.





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Add
Change
Delete
L ist
Notes
MANAGEMENT AREA |
— Management Areas for: NY	
ID: NYSENECA1
Name: SENECA RIVER DRAINAGE
Participating Agencies: DEC, VILLAGES OF WATERLOO & SENECA i-ALLS,USDA,SWCD
Project Description:
This pretend, 64,000-acre watershed project in the northern end of Seneca
County drains into the north end of Cayuga Lake. Problems in the watershed
r Waterbodies 305(b)	for: NYSENECA1 	
ID:	Name:
I NYCAYUGA1	CAYUGA LAKE-NORTH END
i— Uses of Waterbody:	NYCAYUGA1 	
j Use: FISH		Use Support Code (F, N, P, or T): P
r- Pollutants/Relative Contributions for: NYCAYUGA1	
j Pollutant Name: OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS)
I 	 Contribution From Sources (Decimal Fraction) 	
j NPS: 0.40 POINT: 0.40 BACKGROUND: 0.20 Information Type: C
Fl-Help PgUp-Prev MF Area PgDn-Next MF Area ESC-Mgmt Area Info Menu
Figure 4.1.1-1 Screen 1.04
The user may use the  and  keys to display the previous or
next management area, or select the LIST option from the Management Area Menu to
view all of the management areas in a selectable list. Only the management areas
associated with the current state are displayed.
To add, change, or view the PROJECT DESCRIPTION field, the user must select the
NOTES option from the Management Area Menu.
Note that the MANAGEMENT AREA ID is a key field used throughout the entire
NPSMS system. Therefore, it can not be modified using the CHANGE option.
4.1.2 WATERBODY
Selecting WATERBODY from the Management Area Information Menu (Screen 1.03) will
display Screen 1.05 (see Figure 4.1.2-1). This screen allows the user to add, change, delete,
or view the waterbody information.
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Add Change Delete List
WATERBODY

r— Management Areas for: NY	
ID: NYSENECA1
Name: SENECA RIVER DRAINAGE
Participating Agencies: DEC, VILLAGES OE WATERLOO & SENECA EALLS,USDA,SWCD
Project Description:
This pretend, 64,000-acre watershed project in the northern end of Seneca
County drains into the north end of Cayuga Lake. Problems in the watershed
(— Waterbodies 305(b) for: NYSENECA1
¦ ,n-	Name:
ID:
NYCAYUGA1
CAYUGA LAKE-NORTH END
— Uses of Waterbody: NYCAYUGA1 	
j Use: FISH	Use Support Code (F, N, P, or T): P
r— Pollutants/Relative Contributions for: NYCAYUGA1 	
| Pollutant Name: OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS)
	 Contribution From Sources (Decimal Fraction) 	
NPS: 0.40 POINT: 0.40 BACKGROUND: 0.20 Information Type: C
Fl-Help PgUp-Prev WB PgDn-Next WB ESC-Mgmt Area Info Menu
Figure 4.1.2-1 Screen 1.05
The user may use the  and  keys to display the previous or
next waterbody, or select the LIST option from the Waterbody Menu to view all of the
waterbodies in a selectable list. Only the waterbodies associated with the current state and
management area are displayed.
Note that the WATERBODY ID is a key field used throughout the entire NPSMS system.
Therefore, it can not be modified using the CHANGE option.
4.1.3 USES FOR WATERBODY
Selecting USES FOR WB from the Management Area Information Menu (Screen 1.03) will
display Screen 1.06 (see Figure 4.1.3-1). This screen allows the user to add, change, delete,
or view the designated uses and use support status for the waterbody shown.
Add Change Delete List
WATERBODY USES
1.06=
- Management Areas for: NY-
ID: NYSENECA1
Name: SENECA RIVER DRAINAGE
Participating Agencies: DEC,
Project Description:
This pretend, 64,000-acre watershed project in the northern end of Seneca
Cayuqa L
VILLAGES OF WATERLOO & SENECA FALLS,USDA,SWCD
tershed project in the northern end of Seneca
County drains into the north end of Cayuga Lake. Problems in the watershed
r- Waterbodies 305(b) for: NYSENECAL 	
ID:	Name:
NYCAYUGA1	CAYUGA LAKE-NORTH END
Uses of Waterbody: NYCAYUGA1
uses 01
I Use: FISH
Use Support Code (F, N, P, or T): P
- Pollutants/Relative Contributions for: NYCAYUGA1 	
Pollutant Name: OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS)
NPS: 0.40
	 Contribution From Sources (Decimal Fraction) 	
POINT: 0.40 BACKGROUND: 0.20 Information Type: C
Fl-Help PgUp-Prev WB Use PgDn-Next WB Use ESC-Mgmt Area Info Menu
Figure 4.1.3-1 Screen 1.06
The user may use the  and  keys to display the previous or
next use for the waterbody, or select the LIST option from the Waterbody Uses Menu to
view all of the uses in a selectable list. Only the uses associated with the current waterbody
are displayed.
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Note that a selectable list of "Standard Waterbody Uses" is available to assist the user when
adding or making changes. The user must press the  key when the USE field is
highlighted to access this list.
4.1.4 POLLUTANTS
Selecting POLLUTANTS from the Management Area Information Menu (Screen 1.03) will
display Screen 1.07 (see Figure 4.1.4-1). This screen allows the user to add, change, delete,
or view the principal factors causing the water quality problems in the waterbody shown.
Add Change Delete List
POLLUTANTS
= 1.07-si
— Management Areas for: NY	 	 	
ID: NYSENECA1
Name: SENECA RIVER DRAINAGE
Participating Agencies: DEC, VILLAGES OF WATERLOO & SENECA fALLS,USDA,SWCD
Project Description:
This pretend, 64,000-acre watershed project in the northern end of Seneca
County drains into the north end of Cayuga Lake. Problems in the watershed
- Waterbodies 305(b) for: NYSENECA1 	
ID:	Name:
NYCAYUGA1	CAYUGA LAKE-NORTH END
r
Uses of Waterbody: NYCAYUGA1 	
Use: FISH	Use Support Code (F, N, P, or T):
- Pollutants/Relative Contributions for: NYCAYUGA1 	 	
Pollutant Name: OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS)
	 Contribution From Sources (Decimal Fraction) 	
NPS: 0.40 POINT: 0.40 BACKGROUND: 0.20 Information Type: C
Fl-Help PgUp-Prev Pollutant PgDn-Next Pollutant ESC-Mgmt Area Info Menu
Figure 4.1.4-1 Screen 1.07
The user may use the  and  keys to display the previous or
next pollutant for the waterbody, or select the LIST option from the Pollutants Menu to
view all of the pollutants in a selectable list. Only the pollutants associated with the current
waterbody are displayed.
Note that selectable lists of "Standard Pollutants" and "Standard Information Types" are
available to assist the user when adding or making changes. The user must press the 
key when the POLLUTANT NAME or INFORMATION TYPE field is highlighted to
access these lists.
4.2 BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES and PROJECT FUNDING
Selecting BMPs & FUNDING from Screen 1.02 will generate a menu, Screen 1.20 (see
Figure 4.2-1), for the best management practices (BMPs) and project funding information.
The user may view, add, change, or delete information from this menu for the state
previously selected.
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1.20^]
BMPs/F UNO ING	J
BMPs Sources Cntld Pollutants Impaired Uses Funding
CURRENT NPS STATE AND LEAD AGENCY
State: NY I Lead Agency: DEC
— BMPs, System or Control Measures for Mgmt Area: NYSENECA1 	
BMP Name: ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT	BMP Type: C
Reporting Units: A.U. CONTROLLED	Implementation Goal: 2000
,— Sources Controlled By BMP: ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
I Source Name: DAIRIES
— Pollutants For Source: DAIRIES 	
Pollutant Name:
OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS)
- Impaired Uses Caused By: OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS)
FISH
— Funding Information for Mgmt Area: NYSENECA1
Year 1990	S
Use of Funding: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Source of Funding: 319(H)
Amount: $
25,000
Fl-Help
ESC-Return to the Previous Menu
Figure 4.2-1 Screen 1.20
4.2.1 BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Selecting BMPs from the BMPs/Funding Menu (Screen 1.20) will display Screen 1.21 (see
Figure 4.2.1-1). This screen allows the user to add, change, delete, or view the best
management practices (BMPs) and control measures to be used and the implementation
goals for the management area shown.
Add Change Delete List
BMP NAME
=1.21
1
- CURRENT NPS STATE AND LEAD AGENCY
State: NY I Lead Agency: DEC
— BMPs, System or Control Measures for Mgmt Area: NYSENECA1 	
BMP Name: ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT	BMP Type: C
Reporting Units: A.U. CONTROLLED	Implementation Goal: 2000
i— Sources Controlled By BMP: ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
| Source Name: DAIRIES
— Pollutants For Source: DAIRIES 	
Pollutant Name:
OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS)
— Impaired Uses Caused By: OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS)
FISH
— Fundin
Year 199
Use of Funding:
Information for Mgmt Area: NYSENECA1
Sc
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
%
lount: $
25,000
Fl-He!p PgUp-Prev BMP PgOn-Next BMP ESC-BMP/Proj Funding Menu
Figure 4.2.1-1 Screen 1.21
The user may use the  and  keys to display the previous or
next BMP for the management area, or select the LIST option from the BMP Menu to
view all of the BMPs in a selectable list. Only the BMPs associated with the current
management area are displayed.
Note that a selectable list of "Standard BMP Names" is available to assist the user when
adding or making changes. The user must press the  key when the BMP NAME field
is highlighted to access this list.
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4.2.2 SOURCES CONTROLLED
Selecting SOURCES CNTLD from the BMPs/Funding Menu (Screen 1.20) will display
Screen 1.22 (see Figure 4.2.2-1). This screen allows the user to add, delete, or view the
sources to be controlled by the BMP shown.

r=——
Add Delete List
SOURCES CNTLD |
r— CURRENT NPS STATE AND LEAD AGENCY
I State: NY | Lead Agency: DEC
— BMPs, System or Control Measures for Mgmt Area: NYSENECA1 	
BMP Name: ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT	BMP Type: C
Reporting Units: A.U. CONTROLLED	Implementation Goal: 2000
- Sources Controlled By BMP: ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
Source Name: DAIRIES
— Pollutants For Source: DAIRIES 	
Pollutant Name:
OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS)
r— Impaired Uses Caused By: OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS)
| FISH
i— Funding Information for Mgmt Area: NYSENECA1
! Year 1990	So
I Use of Funding: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
fig: :
Amoi
¦unt: $
25,000
Fl-Help Pgllp-Prev Source PgDn-Next Source ESC-BMP/Proj Funding Menu
Figure 4.22-1 Screen 1.22
The user may use the  and  keys to display the previous or
next source for the BMP, or select the LIST option from the Sources Controlled Menu to
view all of the sources in a selectable list. Only the sources associated with the current
BMP are displayed.
Note that a selectable list of "Standard Source Names" is available to assist the user when
adding sources. The user must press the  key when the SOURCE NAME field is
highlighted to access this list.
4.2.3 POLLUTANTS
Selecting POLLUTANTS from the BMPs/Funding Menu (Screen 1.20) will display Screen
1.23 (see Figure 4.2.3-1). This screen allows the user to add, delete, or view the pollutants
for the controlled source and the BMP shown.
Add Delete List
POLLUTANTS
= 1.23
1
I— CURRENT NPS STATE AND LEAD AGENCY
| State: NY | Lead Agency: DEC
— BMPs, System or Control Measures for Mgmt Area: NYSENECAI 	
BMP Name: ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT	BMP Type: C
Reporting Units: A.U. CONTROLLED	Implementation Goal: 2000
I— Sources Controlled By BMP: ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
| Source Name: DAIRIES
— Pollutants For Source: DAIRIES 	
Pollutant Name:
OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS)
i— i m
| FISH
Impaired Uses Caused By: OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS)
— Funding Information for Mgmt Area: NYSENECAI 	
Year 1990	Source of Funding: 319(H)
Use of Funding: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE	Amount: $
25,000
Fl-Help F2-List MA Param PgUp-Prev Param PgDn-Next Param ESC-BMP/Proj Menu
Figure 4.2.3-1 Screen 1.23
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The user may use the  and  keys to display the previous or
next pollutant for the source and BMP, or select the LIST option from the Pollutants Menu
to view all of the pollutants in a selectable list. Only the pollutants associated with the
current controlled source and BMP are displayed.
Note that a selectable list of "Pollutants Defined for the NPS Management Area" is
available to assist the user when adding pollutants. The user must press the  key
when the POLLUTANT NAME field is highlighted to access this list.
4.2.4 IMPAIRED USES
Selecting IMPAIRED USES from the BMPs/Funding Menu (Screen 1.20) will display
Screen 1.24 (see Figure 4.2.4-1). This screen allows the user to add, change, delete, or view
the impaired uses associated with the pollutant, controlled source, and the BMP shown.
"a
Add Change Delete List
IMPAIRED USES
CURRENT NPS STATE AND LEAD AGENCY
I State: NY I Lead Agency: DEC
--- BMPs, System or Control Measures for Mgmt Area: NYSENECA1	
BMP Name: ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT	BMP Type: C
Reporting Units: A.U. CONTROLLED	Implementation Goal: 2000
Sources Controlled By BMP: ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
Source Name: DAIRIES
— Pollutants For Source: DAIRIES 	
Pollutant Name:
OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIAL S (DO PROBIEMS)
Impaired Uses Caused By: OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS)
Funding Information for Mgmt Area: NYSENECA1 	
Year 1990	Source of Fund
Use of Funding: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
inq: 319(H)
Amount: $
25,000
Fl-Help PgUp-Prev Use PgDn-Next Use ESC-BMP/Proj Funding Menu
Figure 4.2.4-1 Screen 1.24
The user may use the  and  keys to display the previous or
next impaired use, or select the LIST option from the Impaired Uses Menu to view all of
the impaired uses in a selectable list. Only the impaired uses associated with the current
pollutant, controlled source, and BMP are displayed.
Note that a selectable list of "Standard Waterbody Uses" is available to assist the user when
adding or making changes. The user must press the  key when the IMPAIRED
USES field is highlighted to access this list.
4.2.5 FUNDING
Selecting FUNDING from the BMPs/Funding Menu (Screen 1.20) will display Screen 1.25
(see Figtire 4.2.5-1). This screen allows the user to add, change, delete, or view the funding
expenditures for the project by the monitoring year.
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1 • 2 5=ji
Add Change Delete List	FUNDING	J
~
CURRENT NPS STATE AND LEAD AGENCY
State: NY I Lead Agency: DEC
— BMPs, System or Control Measures for Mgmt Area: NYSENECA1	>
BMP Name: ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT	BMP Type: C |
Reporting Units: A.U. CONTROLLED	Implementation Goal: 2000	J
r~ Sources Controlled By BMP: ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT		,
| Source Name: DAIRIES	J
— Pollutants For Source: DAIRIES			1
Pollutant Name:	I
OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS)	|
Q
Impaired Uses Caused By: OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS)
FISH
Funding Information for Mgmt Area: NYSENECA1
Year 1990	Source of Funding: 319(H
Use of Funding: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE	Amount: $	25,000
Fl-Help PgUp-Prev Fund PgDn-Next Fund ESC-BMP/Proj Funding Menu
Figure 4.2.5-1 Screen 1.25
The user may use the  and  keys to display the previous or
next funding, or select the LIST option from the Funding Menu to view all of the funding
expenditures in a selectable list. The total funding amount for the entire project is also
displayed in the selectable list. Only the funding expenditures associated with the current
management area are displayed.
Note that a selectable list of "Standard Uses of Funding" is available to assist the user when
adding or making changes. The user must press the  key when the USE OF
FUNDING field is highlighted to access this list.
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5. MONITORING PLAN FILE
The Monitoring Plan File contains information pertaining to the type of study that will be
implemented to monitor the specified management area/waterbody. This includes the
monitoring design, station identification, monitoring year and seasons, drainage area, land
use, and the parameters that will be monitored at each station.
The Monitoring Plan File is organized by chemical/physical and biological/habitat data. The
monitoring plan is entered only one time for a particular management area and should not
be changed after the initial entry. Although only one monitoring plan may be entered for
each management area, a separate plan may be setup for chemical/physical data AND
biological/habitat data.
Selecting DESIGN from the Main Menu (Screen 0.00) will display Screen 2.01 (see Figure
5-1). This screen allows the user to choose either CHEMICAL/PHYSICAL monitoring or
BIOLOGICAL/HABITAT monitoring.
Chemical/Physical Biological/Habitat Exit	MONITORING PLAN fl
=2.01

N0NP0IN1 SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Version 3.0 - BETA
Press  for HELP -- Alt+ for Alternate HELP
Figure 5-1 Screen 2.01
5.1 CHEMICAL/PHYSICAL
Selecting CHEMICAL/PHYSICAL from Screen 2.01 will display Screen 2.02 (see Figure
5.1-1). This screen allows the user to select or add the chemical and physical monitoring
plan for the management area.
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2.02
MONITORING PLAN
Biological/Habitat
Chemical/Physical
Exit
N0NP0INT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Version 3.0 - BETA
Press  for HELP -- Alt+ for Alternate HELP
(L)ist (A)dd (Q)A/QC PGUP-Previous PGDN-Next J-Accept ESC-Exit
State (FIPS Code):	NY
NPS Management Area 10:	NYSENECAI
305(b) Waterbody ID:	NYCAYUGA1
Data Type (Chem/Bio):	C
MONITORING PLANS FOR MANAGEMENT AREAS
Figure 5.1-1 Screen 2.02
The user may use the  and  keys to display the previous or
next plan, or select the LIST option to view all of the monitoring plans for chemical and
physical data in a selectable list.
To add a new monitoring plan, the user must type A. A selectable list ol' "NPS
Management Areas" is available to assist the user. The user must press the  key
when the STATE field is highlighted to access this list.
The QA/QC description field will automatically be displayed when a new monitoring plan is
entered. The user must enter descriptions and quality control procedures in this note field.
To make changes to the QA/QC field, the user must type Q.
Note that a state, management area, and waterbody must be entered in the Management
File before the monitoring plan can be entered.
Once the user selects a chemical and physical monitoring plan for the management area,
Screen 2.03 (see Figure 5.1-2), will be displayed. This screen is a menu for the chemical
and physical monitoring plan previously selected.
Design Monitoring Year
Stat ions
Parameters
—		—2.03-
MONITORING PLAN
I— Design	
| NY | M/A: NYSENECA1
CHEM/PHY
Monitoring Design (P/U/S): U J
— Monitoring Year 	
Season Names Begin Date End Date
1.	SPRING	3/ 1	5/31
2.	/	/
3.	/	/
4.	/	/
Monitoring Year: EXAMPLE: 1990
Begins: 10/ 1 Begins: 10/90
Ends: 9/30 Ends: 9/89
(Enter All Begin/End Dates as MM/DD)
(Except EXAMPLE Date, Enter as MM/YY)
— Stations for: Upstream/Downstream Study 	
Share Agency Cd Station Code
Upstream (U) N NYDEC CAYUGA101
Drainage-Mi2 Land Use
10.000 RESIDENTIAL
— Parameters for: Upstream Station 	
Explanatory Variable: N
Code/Name: 00310	/ BOD, 5 DAY, 20 DEG C
Parameter Type (W/S/B/U): S
Parameter Quartiles: 75% - 9
50%
Reporting Units:
- 6	25% - 4
Press R for Help, ESC to Return to Previous Screen
Figure 5.1-2 Screen 2.03
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5.1.1 DESIGN
Selecting DESIGN from the Chemical/Physical Monitoring Plan Menu (Screen 2.03) will
display Screen 2.04 (see Figure 5.1.1-1). This screen allows the user to add, change, or view
the monitoring design code which defines the monitoring approach to be used for the
project.
Design Monitoring Year Stations Parameters
=====—=2.04
MONITORING PLAN
i— Design 	
| NY | M/A: NYSENECA1
CHEM/PHY
Monitoring Design (P/U/S): U
— Monitoring Year 	
Season Names Begin Date End Date
1. SPRING	3/ 1	5/31
Z.	/	/
3.	/	/
4.	/	/
Monitoring Year:
Begins: 10/ 1
Enas: 9/30
EXAMPLE: 1990
Begins: 10/90
Ends: 9/89
(Enter All Begin/End Dates as MM/DD)
(Except EXAMPLE Date, Enter as MM/YY)
— Stations for: Upstream/Downstream Study 	
Share Agency Cd Station Code
Upstream (U) N NYDEC CAYUGA101
Drainaqe-Mi:
10.000
Land Use
RESIDENTIAL
— Parameters for: Upstream Station 	
Explanatory Variable: N
Code/Name: 00310	/ BOD, 5 DAY, 20 DEG C
Parameter Type (W/S/B/U}: S	Reporting Units:
Parameter Quart lies: 75% - 9	50% - 6	25%
fl-Help	EN1ER( J)-Accept	ESC-Cancel
Figure 5.1.1-1 Screen 2.04
Note that the monitoring design code can not be changed once stations have been defined.
5.1.2 MONITORING YEAR
Selecting MONITORING YEAR from the Chemical/Physical Monitoring Plan Menu
(Screen 2.03) will display Screen 2.05 (see Figure 5.1.2-1). This screen allows the user to
add, change, or view the monitoring seasons and dates that identify the primary monitoring
activity for the project.




	2.05—.I
Des ign
Monitoring Year
Stations
Parameters
MONITORING PLAN |
I— Design	
| NY [ M/A: NYSENECA1
CHEM/PHY
Monitoring Design (P/U/S): U
Monitoring Year
Season Names
1.	SPRING
2.
3.
4.
Begin Date End Date
r
/
5/31
/
/
Monitoring Year:
Begins: 10/ 1
Ends: 9/30
EXAMPLE: 1990
Begins: 10/90
Ends: 9/89
(Enter All Begin/End Dates as MM/DD)
(Except EXAMPLE Date, Enter as MM/YY)
—- Stations for: Upstream/Downstream Study 	
Share Agency Cd Station Code
Upstream (U) N NYDEC CAYUGA101
Drainaqe-Mi:
10.000
Land Use
RESIDENTIAL
—; Parameters for: Upstream Station			
Explanatory Variab 1 c: N
Code/Name: 00310	/ BOD, 5 DAY, 20 DEG C
Parameter Type (W/S/B/U}: S	Reporting Units:
Parameter Quart lies: 75% - 9	50% - 6	25%
Fl-Help	ENTER( J)-Accept
Figure 5.1.2-1 Screen 2.05
ESC-Cancel
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5.1.3 STATIONS
Selecting STATIONS from the Chemical/Physical Monitoring Plan Menu (Screen 2.03) will
display Screen 2.06 (see Figure 5.1.3-1). This screen allows the user to add, change, or view
the monitoring station data for the monitoring plan.
Add Change List
=—2-06^1
STATIONS J
— Design 	
NY I M/A: NYSENECA1
CHLM/PHY 1 Monitoring Design (P/U/S): U
— Monitoring Year 	
Season Names Begin Date End Date
1.	SPRING	3/ 1	5/31
2.	/	/
3.	/	/
4.	/	/
Monitoring Year: EXAMPLE: 1990
Begins: 10/ 1 Begins: 10/90
Ends: 9/30 Ends: 9/89
(Enter All Begin/End Dates as MM/DD)
(Except EXAMPLE Date, Enter as MM/YY)
— Stations for: Upstream/Downstream Study 	
Share Agency Cd Station Code Drainage-Mi2 Land Use
Upstream (U) N NYDEC CAYUGA101	10.000 RESIDENTIAL
—- Parameters for: Upstream Station 	
Explanatory Variable: N
Code/Name: 00310	/ BOD, 5 DAY, 20 DEG C
Parameter Type (W/S/B/U): S	Reporting Units:
Parameter Quart lies: 75% - 9	50% - 6	25% - 4
Fl-Help PGUP-Previous Station PGDN-Next Station ESC-Exit
Figure 5.1.3-1 Screen 2.06
The user may use the  and  keys to toggle between the
stations, or select LIST from the Station Menu to view both stations. Only the stations
associated with the monitoring design selected are displayed.
Note that a selectable list of "Monitoring Stations" is available to assist the user when
adding or making changes. The user must press the  key when the AGENCY CD
field is highlighted to access this list.
To add, change, delete, or view the LAND USE information, the user must press the
 key while the DRAINAGE field is highlighted. This will generate the following
screen.



	2.06=n
Add
Change
List
STATIONS
Design
LAND USE INFORMATION
Year Land Use	Percentage of Drainage Area
91 RESIDENTIAL	85.0
91 COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL	15.0
- Highlight Bar ; ESC-EXIT A-ADD C-CHANGE D-DELETE
Top of	List
Parameter Type (W/S/B/U): S	Reporting Units:
Parameter Quart lies: 75% - 9	50% - 6	25% - 4
Fl-Help	ENTER( J)-Accept	ESC-Cancel
Figure 5.1.3-2
Note that a selectable list of "Standard Land Uses" is available to assist the user when
adding or changing LAND USES. The user must press the  key when the LAND
USE field is highlighted to access this list.
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5.1.4 PARAMETERS
Selecting PARAMETERS from the Chemical/Physical Monitoring Plan Menu (Screen 2.03)
will display Screen 2.07 (see Figure 5.1.4-1). This screen allows the user to add, change,
delete, or view the parameters for the monitoring station shown.
Add
Change Delete List
=—2.07
PARAMETERS
i— Design 	
I NY | M7A: NYSENECA1
CHEM/PHY
Monitoring Design (P/U/S): U
Monitoring Year 	
Season Names Begin Date End Date
1.	SPRING
2.
3.
4.
V
/
5/31
/
/
/
Monitoring Year: EXAMPLE: 1990
Begins: 10/ 1 Begins: 10/90
Ends: 9/30 Ends: 9/89
(Enter All Begin/End Dates as MM/00)
(Except EXAMPLE Date, Enter as MM/YY)
— Stations for: Upstream/Downstream Study 	
Share Agency Cd Station Code Drainage-Mi2 Land Use
Upstream (U) N NYDEC CAYUGA101	10.000 RESIDENTIAL
— Parameters for: Upstream Station 	
Explanatory Variable: N
Code/Name: 00310	( BOD, 5 DAY, 20 DEG C
Parameter Type (W/S/B/U): S
Parameter Quart lies: 75% - 9
50%
Reporting Units:
6	25%
Fl-Help PGUP-Previous Parameter PGDN-Next Parameter ESC-Exit
Figure 5.1.4-1 Screen 2.07
The user may use the  and  keys to display the previous or
next parameter, or select the LIST option from the Parameters Menu to view all of the
parameters in a selectable list. Only the parameters associated with the current station are
displayed.
Note that a selectable list of "Standard Parameters" is available to assist the user when
adding or making changes. The user must press the  key when the CODE/NAME
field is highlighted to access this list.
5.2 BIOLOGICAL/HABITAT
Selecting BIOLOGICAL/HABITAT from Screen 2.01 will display Screen 2.22 (see Figure
5.2-1). This screen allows the user to select or add the biological and habitat monitoring
plan for the management area.
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| Chemical/Physical Biological/Habitat Exit
2 22
MONITORING PLAn"]


MONITORING PLANS FOR MANAGEMENT AREAS


State (FIPS Code): NY
NPS Management Area ID: NYSENECA1
305(b) Waterbody ID: NYCAYUGA1
Data Type (Chem/Bio): B


(L)ist (A)dd (Q)A/QC PGUP-Previous PGDN-Next J-Accept ESC-Exit


NONPOINT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Version 3.0 - BETA
Press  for HELP -- Alt+ for Alternate HELP
Figure 5.2-1 Screen 2.22
The user may use the  and  keys to display the previous or
next plan, or select the LIST option to view all of the monitoring plans for biological and
habitat data in a selectable list.
To add a new monitoring plan, the user must type A. A selectable list of "NPS
Management Areas" is available to assist the user. The user must press the  key
when the STATE field is highlighted to access this list.
The QA/QC description field will automatically be displayed when a new monitoring plan is
entered. The user must enter descriptions and quality control procedures in this note field.
To make changes to the QA/QC field, the user must type Q.
Note that a state, management area, and waterbody must be entered in the Management
File before the monitoring plan can be entered.
Once the user selects a biological and habitat monitoring plan for the management area,
Screen 2.23 (see Figure 5.2-2), will be displayed. This screen is a menu for the biological
and habitat monitoring plan previously selected.




2.23=ji
Design
Monitoring Year
Stat ions
Parameters
MONITORING PLAN
I— Design 	
I NY | M/A: NYSENL'CAl
BIO/HABI Monitoring Design (P/U/S): U
— Monitoring Year 	
Season Names Begin Date End Date
1.	SUMMER	4/ 1	8/31
2.	OTHER	9/ 1	3/31
3.	/	/
4.	/	/
Monitoring Year: EXAMPLE: 1990
Begins: 10/ 1 Begins: 10/90
Ends: 9/30 Ends: 9/91
(Enter All Begin/End Dates as MM/DD)
(Except EXAMPLE Date, Enter as MM/YY)
— Stations for: Upstream/Downstream Study 	
Share Agency Cd Station Code Drainaqe-Mi' Land Use
Upstream (U) N NYDEC CAYUGAB01	8.000 C0MMERCIAI/R
— Parameters for: Upstream Station 	
Explanatory Variable: C Parameter Type (W/S/B/U): S Units: CFS
Code/Name: 00061	/ FLOW, STREAM, INSTANTANEOUS, CFS
CUTOFF VALUES: Abn. High/Normal: 21
Norma1/Abn. Low: 11
Press F1 for Help, ESC to Return to Previous Screen
Figure 5.2-2 Screen 2.23
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5.2.1 DESIGN
Selecting DESIGN from the Biological/Habitat Monitoring Plan Menu (Screen 2.23) will
display Screen 2.24 (see Figure 5.2.1-1). This screen allows the user to add, change, or view
the monitoring design code which defines the monitoring approach to be used for the
project.
Design Monitoring Year Stations Parameters
2.2
MONITORING PLAN
U
NY
Design 	
M/A: NYSENL'CAl
BIO/HABI
Monitoring Design (P/U/S): U
— Monitoring Year 	
Season Names Begin Date End Date
1.	SUMMER	4/ 1	8/31
2.	OTHER	9/ 1	3/31
3.	/	/
4.	/	/
Monitoring Year:
Begins: 10/ 1
Ends: 9/30
EXAMPLE: 1990
Begins: 10/90
Ends: 9/91
(Enter All Begin/End Dates as MM/DD)
(Except EXAMPLE Date, Enter as MM/YY)
— Stations for: Upstream/Downstream Study 	
Share Agency Cd Station Code Drainage-MiJ Land Use
Upstream (U) N NYDEC CAYUGAB01	8.000 C0MMERCIAL/R
— Parameters for: Upstream Station
Explanatory Variable: C
Code/Name: 00061
Parameter Type (W/S/B/U): S
/ FLOW, STREAM, INSTANTANEOUS, CFS
CUTOFF' VALUES: Abn. High/Normal: 21
Units: CFS
Normal/Abn. Low: 11
Fl-Help	ENTER( J)-Accept
Figure 5.2.1-1 Screen 2.24
ESC-Cancel
Note that the monitoring design code can not be changed once stations have been defined.
5.2.2 MONITORING YEAR
Selecting MONITORING YEAR from the Biological/Habitat Monitoring Plan Menu
(Screen 2.23) will display Screen 2.25 (see Figure 5.2.2-1). This screen allows the user to
add, change, or view the monitoring seasons and dates that identify the primary monitoring
activity for the project.
Design Monitoring Year
Stations
Parameters
2 25-
MONITORING PLAN
a
NY
Design 	--
M/A: NYSENECA1
BIO/HABI | Monitoring Design (P/U/S): U
-¦ Monitoring Year 	
Season Names Begin Date End Date Monitoring Year: EXAMPLE: 1990
1.	SUMMER	4/ 1	8/31	Begins: 10/ 1 Begins: 10/90
2.	OTHER	9/ 1	3/31	Ends: 9/30 Ends: 9/91
3.	/	/ (Enter All Begin/End Dates as MM/DD)
4.	/	/ (Except EXAMPLE Date, Enter as MM/YY)
— Stations for: Upstream/Downstream Study 	
Share Agency Cd Station Code
Upstream (U) N NYDEC CAYUGAB01
Drainage-MiJ
8.000
Land Use
C0MMERCIAL/R
— Parameters for: Upstream Station 	
Explanatory Variable: C Parameter Type 			
Code/Name: 00061	/ FLOW, STREAM, INStANTAN&OOS
CUTOFF VALUES: Abn. High/Normal: 21
U): S Units: CFS
US, CFS
Normal/Abn. Low: 11
Fl-Help	ENTER( J)-Accept
Figure 5.2.2-1 Screen 2.25
ESC-Cancel
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5.2.3 STATIONS
Selecting STATIONS from the Biological/Habitat Monitoring Plan Menu (Screen 2.23) will
display Screen 2.26 (see Figure 5.2.3-1). This screen allows the user to add, change, or view
the monitoring station data for the monitoring plan.
Add
Change
List
2.26=
	c •i
STATIONS J
i— Design
| NY | M/A:
NYSENECA1
BIO/HABI
Monitoring Design (P/U/S): U
— Monitoring Year 	
Season Names Begin Date End Date
1.	SUMMER	4/ 1	8/31
2.	OTHER	9/ 1	3/31
3.	/	/
4.	/	/
Monitoring Year:
Begins: 10/ 1
Ends: 9/30
EXAMPLE: 1990
Begins: 10/90
Enas: 9/91
(Enter All Begin/End Dates as MM/DDJ
(Except EXAMPLE Date. Enter as MM/YY)
— Stations for: Upstream/Downstream Study 	
Share Agency Cd Station Code Drainage-Mi' Land Use
Upstream (U) N NYDEC CAYUGAB01	8.000 C0MMERCIAL/R
— Parameters for: Upstream Station 	
Explanatory Variable: C Parameter Type (W/S/B/Ul: S Units: CES
Code/Name: 00061	/ EL0W, STREAM, INSTANTANEOUS, CES
CUTOFF VALUES: Abn. High/Normal: 21
Normal/Abn. Low: 11
Fl-Help PGUP-Previous Station PGDN-Next Station
Figure 5.2.3-1 Screen 2.26
ESC-Exit
The user may use the  and  keys to toggle between the
stations, or select LIST from the Station Menu to view both stations. Only the stations
associated with the monitoring design selected are displayed.
Note that a selectable list of "Monitoring Stations" is available to assist the user when
adding or making changes. The user must press the  key when the AGENCY CD
field is highlighted to access this list.
To add, change, delete, or view the LAND USE information, the user must press the
 key while the DRAINAGE field is highlighted. This will generate the following
screen.



p™2 .26—-.1
Add
Change
List
STATIONS
Design
LAND USF. INFORMATION
Year
Land Use
Percentage of Drainage Area
90
COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL
40.0
90
FOREST LAND-PRIVATE
45.0
90
INDUSTRIAL
2.0
90
MUNICIPAL PARK
2.0
90
RESIDENTIAL
11.0
- Highlight Bar i ESC-EXIT A-ADD C-CHANGE D-DELETE
Top of List
CUTOFF VALUES: Abn. High/Normal: 21 . Normal/Abn. Low: 11
Fl-Help	ENTER( J)-Accept	ESC-Cancel
Figure 5.2.3-2
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Note that a selectable list of "Standard Land Uses" is available to assist the user when
adding or changing LAND USES. The user must press the  key when the LAND
USB field is highlighted to access this list.
5.2.4 PARAMETERS
Selecting PARAMETERS from the Biological/Habitat Monitoring Plan Menu (Screen 2.23)
will display Screen 2.27 (see Figure 5.2.4-1). This screen allows the user to add, change,
delete, or view the parameters for the monitoring station shown.
Note that the monitoring parameters for biological and habitat data are different than
chemical and physical parameters. Additional information must be supplied to describe
these parameters.
Add
Change
Delete
L ist
=2.27=
PARAMETERS
— Design 	
NY I M/A: NYSENECA1
BIO/HABI
Monitoring Design (P/U/S): U
— Monitoring Year 	
Season Names Begin Date End Date
1.	SUMMER	4/ 1	8/31
2.	OTHER	9/ 1	3/31
3.	/	/
4.	/	/
Monitoring Year: EXAMPLE: 1990
Begins: 10/ 1 Begins: 10/90
Ends: 9/30 Enas: 9/91
(Enter All Begin/End Dates as MM/OD)
(Except EXAMPLE Date. Enter as MM/YY)
— Stations for: Upstream/Downstream Study 	
Share Agency Cd Station Code
Upstream (U) N NYDEC CAYUGAB01
Drainage-Mi1
8.000
Land Use
COMMERCIAL/R
— Parameters for: Upstream Station 	
Explanatory Variable: C Parameter Type (W/S/B/U): S Units: CFS
Code/Name: 00061	/ FLOW, STREAM, INSTANTANEOUS, CFS
CUTOFF VALUES: Abn. High/Normal: 21
Normal/Abn. Low: 11
Fl-Help PGUP-Previous Parameter PGDN-Next Parameter ESC-Exit
Figure 5.2.4-1 Screen 2.27
The user may use the  and  keys to display the previous or
next parameter, or select the LIST option from the Parameters Menu to view all of the
parameters in a selectable list. Only the parameters associated with the current station are
displayed.
Note that a selectable list of "Standard Parameters" is available to assist the user when
adding or making changes. The user must press the  key when the CODE/NAME
field is highlighted to access this list.
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6. ANNUAL REPORT FILE
The Annual Report File provides the capabilities to maintain the annual reports that must
be submitted to EPA as required under the Nonpoint Source Program. Annual reports may
be entered for each management area/waterbody for every year. Both chemical/physical
and biological/habitat data can be added for a particular management area/waterbody.
When monitoring is complete for the year, the results for each parameter are entered in the
annual report. Additionally, the progress of the best management practice (BMP)
implementation is also reported. When the annual report is completed for a specific year,
the NPSMS software provides the ability to export the annual report and other information
to diskette so it may be sent to EPA.
Selecting ANNUAL from the Main Menu (Screen 0.00) will display Screen 3.01 (see Figure
6-1). This screen allows the user to choose either CHEMICAL/PHYSICAL data or
BIOLOGICAL/HABITAT data.
,	^.-—3.01 hi
Chemical/Physical Biological/Habitat Exit	j ANNUAL REPORTS |
NONPOINT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Version 3.0 - BETA
Press  for HELP -- Alt+ for Alternate HELP
Figure 6-1 Screen 3.01
6.1 CHEMICAL/PHYSICAL
Selecting CHEMICAL/PHYSICAL from Screen 3.01 will display Screen 3.02 (see Figure
6.1-1). This screen allows the user to select or add the annual reports for chemical and
physical data for the management area.
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3.02=n
Chemical/Physical Biological/Habitat Exit	ANNUAL REPORTS fl
ANNUAL REPORTS FOR MANAGEMENT AREAS
State (FIPS Code): NY
NPS Management Area ID: NVSENECA1
305(b) Waterbody ID: NVCAYUGA1
Annual Report Year: 1990
ANNUAL REPORT NOTES:
This is the pre-implementation year in the project. Water quality data are
(L)ist (A)dd Report (N)otes PGUP-Prev PGDN-Next J-Accept ESC-Exit
NONPOINT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
j	Version 3.0 - BETA
!	Press  for HELP -- Alt+ for Alternate HELP
1
Figure 6.1-1 Screen 3.02
The user may use the  and  keys to display the previous or
next report, or select the LIST option to view all of the annual reports for chemical and
physical data in a selectable list.
To add a new annual report, the user must type A A selectable list of "Monitoring
Designs" is available to assist the user. The user must press the  key to access this
list. The user may add additional reporting information to the screen by selecting the
NOTES option.
Once the user selects a chemical and physical annual report, Screen 3.03 (see Figure 6.1-2)
will be displayed. This screen allows the user to select either WATER QUALITY DATA
or IMPLEMENTATION DATA.
3.03=j)
		J . UJ-j
Water Quality Data Implementation Data Exit	ANNUAL REPORTS!
ANNUAL REPORTS FOR MANAGEMENT AREAS
State (FIPS Code): NY
NPS Management Area ID: NYSENECA1
305(b) Waterbody ID: NYCAYUGA1
Annual Report Year: 1990
ANNUAL REPORT NOTES:
This is the pre-implementation year in the project. Water quality data are
collected in the spring only since this is the season during whicn problems
are the greatest and during which the controls to be implemented will have
NONPOINT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Version 3.0 - BETA
Press  for HELP -- Alt+ for Alternate HELP
Figure 6.1-2 Screen 3.03
6.1.1 WATER QUALITY DATA
Selecting WATER QUALITY DATA from Screen 3.03 will display Screen 3.04 (see Figure
6.1.1-1). This screen is a menu allowing the user to add, change, delete, or view water
quality parameters for each station in the annual report.
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Station
Parameters
-—--=3.04
WATER QUALITY
J
NY
M/A: NYSENECA1
W/B: NYCAYUGA1
Monitoring Design Plan: Upstream/Downstream Study
| CHEM/PHY
Year: 1990
D
Station 	
Upstream Station
Agency Code: NYDEC
Station Code: CAYUGA101
|- Parameters for: Upstream Station 			
Code/Name: 00310	/ BOD, 5 DAY, 20 DEG C
Explanatory Variable: N Parameter Type: S Parameter Units:
	 PARAMETER QUART1LES 	 COUNTS/SEASON - 1 2
i	 Highest:	5 0
—1 |— High:
75% - 9	—' |— High:	5 0
50% - 6		L Low:	5 0
25% - 4		 Lowest:	5 0
NOTES: First year.
Press F1 for Help, ESC to Return to Previous Screen
Figure 6.1.1-1 Screen 3.04
6.1.1.1 STATION
Selecting STATION from the Chemical/Physical Water Quality Menu (Screen 3.04) will
display Screen 3.05 (see Figure 6.1.1.1-1). This screen allows the user to view the stations
associated with the monitoring plan. After choosing a particular station, WQ parameters
may be added to that station for annual reporting.
Stat ion
Parameters
-—3. OS-
STATION

NY
M/A: NYSENECA1
W/B: NYCAYUGA1
CHEM/PHY

Monitoring Design Plan: Upstream/Downstream Study
Year: 1990
r- Station 	
Upstream Station
Agency Code: NYDEC
Station Code: CAYUGA101
Parameters for: Upstream Station 	
Code/Name: 00310 _ / BOD, 5 DAY, 20 DEG C
Explanatory Variable: N Parameter type: S Parameter Units:
	 PARAMETER QUARTILES		 ""
75% - 9
50% - 6
25% - 4
UNTS/SEAS0N
Highest:
H igh:
Low:
Lowest:
NOTES: First year.
Fl-Help	PGUP-Previous	PGDN-Next
Figure 6.1.1.1-1 Screen 3.05
ESC-Exit
The user may use the  and  keys to toggle between the
stations.
6.1.1.2 PARAMETERS
Selecting PARAMETERS from the Chemical/Physical Water Quality Menu (Screen 3.04)
will display Screen 3.06 (see Figure 6.1.1.2-1). This screen allows the user to add, change,
delete, or view the parameters for the station shown.
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Add Change Delete List
=3.(tt
PARAMETERS
3
NY
M/A: NYSENECA1
W/B: NYCAYUGA1
CHEM/PHY
Monitoring Design Plan: Upstream/Downstream Study
Year: 1990
(— Station 	
Upstream Station
Agency Code: NYOEC
Station Code: CAYUGA101
- Parameters for: Upstream Station 	
Code/Name: 00310 /	BOD, 5 DAY, 20 DEG C
Explanatory Variable: N	Parameter Type: S Parameter Units:
	 PARA ~~ "	"	"
WMETER QUARTILES
75% - 9
50% - 6
25% - 4
NOTES: First year.
COUNTS/SEASON
H ighest:
High:
Low:
Lowest:
Fl-Help
PGUP-Previous
PGDN-Next
ESC-Exit
Figure 6.1.1.2-1 Screen 3.06
The user may use the  and  keys to display the previous or
next parameter, or select the LIST option from the Parameters Menu to view all of the
parameters in a selectable list. Only the parameters associated with the current station are
displayed.
Note that a selectable list of "Monitoring Design Pollutants" is available to assist the user
when adding or making changes. The user must press the  key when the
CODE/NAME field is highlighted to access this list.
6.1.2 IMPLEMENTATION DATA
Selecting IMPLEMENTATION DATA from Screen 3.03 will display Screen 3.07 (see
Figure 6.1.2-1). This screen is a menu allowing the user to add, change, delete, or view the
best management practices (BMPs) for each station in the annual report.
Station BMP/Cntrl Measures Cntrl Sources Pollutants
3.07=
=	¦ - J . U / =-.1
IMPLEMENTATION ||
NY
M/A: NYSENECA1
W/B: NYCAYUGA1
CHEM/PHY
Monitoring Design Plan: Upstream/Downstream Study
Year: 1990
r— Station 	
Upstream Station
Agency Code: NYDEC
Station Code: CAYUGA101
- BMP/Control Measures for: Upstream Station
BMP Name:
Reporting Units:	BMP Type:
itatic
Implementation Goal:
Implementation This Year:
Goal For:
i— Sources Controlled by:
Source Name:
Pollutants for Source:
Pollutant Name:
Press F1 for Help,
ESC to Return to Previous Screen
Figure 6.1.2-1 Screen 3.07
6.1.2.1 STATION
Selecting STATION from the Chemical/Physical Implementation Menu (Screen 3.07) will
display Screen 3.08 (see Figure 6.1.2.1-1). This screen allows the user to view the stations
and associated parameters defined in the monitoring plan.
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Station BMP/Cntrl Measures Cntrl Sources Pollutants
=3.0
STATION

DC
M/A: DCEPA-01
W/B: DC-01-01
CHEM/PHY
Monitoring Design Plan: Paired Study
Year: 1991
i— Station 	
Control Station
Agency Code: 44-3
Station Code: 1
[- BMP/Control Measures for: Control Station
BMP Name:
Reporting Units:
Implementation Goal:
Implementation This Year:
BMP Type:
- Sources Controlled by:
Source Name:
r— Pollutants for Source:
Pollutant Name:
Fl-Help	PGUP-Previous	PGDN-Next
Figure 6.1.2.1-1 Screen 3.08
ESC-Exit
The user may use the  and  keys to toggle between the
stations.
6.1.2.2 BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES/CONTROL MEASURES
Selecting BMP/CNTRL MEASURES from the Chemical/Physical Implementation Menu
(Screen 3.07) will display Screen 3.09 (see Figure 6.1.2.2-1). This screen allows the user to
add, change, delete, or view the best management practices and control measures for the
station shown.
Add Change Delete I ist Notes
3.09=n
BMP/CONTROL MEASURES |

J DC M/A: DCEPA-01
W/B: DC-01-01
CHEM/PHY

j Monitoring Design Plan: Paired Study
Year: 1991
r- Stat ion
I Control Station
Agency Code: 44-3
Station Code: 1
r— BMP/Control Measures for: Control Station —
| BMP Name:
| Reporting Units:
I Implementation Goal
bmp Type:
Implementation This Year:	J
r— Sources Controlled by: 	
Source Name:
r- Pollutants for Source:
| Pollutant Name:
Fl-Help	PGUP-Previous	PGDN-Next
Figure 6.1.2.2-1 Screen 3.09
ESC-Exit
The user may use the  and  keys to display the previous or
next BMP, or select LIST from the BMP/Control Measures Menu to view all of the BMPs
in a selectable list. Only the BMPs associated with the current station are displayed.
Note that a selectable list of "BMP/Control Measures" is available to assist the user when
adding or making changes. The user must press the  key when the BMP NAME field
is highlighted to access this list.
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6.1.13 CONTROL SOURCES
Selecting CNTRL SOURCES from the Chemical/Physical Implementation Menu (Screen
3.07) will display Screen 3.10 (see Figure 6.1.2.3-1). This screen allows the user to add,
delete, or view the sources controlled by the BMP shown.
Add Delete List
	3.10
SOURCES
Q
DC
M/A: DCEPA-01
W/B: DC-01-01
CHEM/PHY
Monitoring Design Plan: Paired Study
Year: 1991
D
Station 	
Control Station
Agency Code: 44-3
Station Code: 1
i— BMP/Control Measures for: Control Station 	
BMP Name:
Reporting Units:	BMP Type:
Implementation Goal:	Implementation This Year:
D
Sources Controlled by:
Source Name:
0
Pollutants for Source:
Pollutant Name:
F1-He 1p	PGUP-Previous	PGDN-Next
Figure 6.1.2.3-1 Screen 3.10
ESC-Exit
The user may use the  and  keys to display the previous 01
next source, or select LIST from the Sources Menu to view all of the controlled sources in *
selectable list. Only the controlled sources associated with the current BMP are displayed.
Note that a selectable list of "BMP Sources Controlled" is available to assist the user wher
adding controlled sources. The user must press the  key when the SOURCE NAME
field is highlighted to access this list.
6.1.14 POLLUTANTS
Selecting POLLUTANTS from the Chemical/Physical Implementation Menu (Screen 3.07'
will display Screen 3.11 (see Figure 6.1.2.4-1). This screen allows the user to add, change
delete, or view the pollutants to be reported for the controlled source and BMP shown.
Add Change Delete List
3.11
POLLUTANTS
3
DC
M/A: DCEPA-01
W/B: DC-01-01
CHEM/PHY
Monitoring Design Plan: Paired Study
0
Station 	
Control Station
Agency Code: 44-3
Station Code: 1
- BMP/Control Measures for: Control Station 	
BMP Name:
Reporting Units:	BMP Type:
Implementation Goal:	Implementation This Year:
0
Sources Controlled by:
Source Name:
D
Pollutants for Source:
Pollutant Name:
Fl-Help	PGUP-Previous	PGDN-Next
Figure 6.1.2.4-1 Screen 3.11
ESC-Exit
Year: 1991
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The user may use the  and  keys to display the previous or
next pollutant, or select LIST from the Pollutants Menu to view all of the pollutants in a
selectable list. Only the pollutants associated with the current source and BMP are
displayed.
Note that a selectable list of "BMP Controlled Source Parameters" is available to assist the
user when adding or making changes. The user must press the  key when the
POLLUTANT NAME field is highlighted to access this list.
6.2 BIOLOGICAL/HABITAT
Selecting BIOLOGICAL/HABITAT from Screen 3.01 will display Screen 3.22 (see Figure
6.2-1). This screen allows the user to select or add the annual reports for biological and
habitat data for the management area.
Chemical/Physical
Jiological/Habitat
Exit
^ 22
ANNUAL REPORTS^]
ANNUAL REPORTS FOR MANAGEMENT AREAS
State (FTPS Code): NY
NPS Management Area ID: NYSENECA1
305(b) Waterbody ID: NYCAYUGA1
Annual Report Year: 1990
ANNUAL REPORT NOTES:
This is the pre-implementation year. It was a normal precipitation year.
(L)ist (A)dd Report (N)otes PGUP-Prev PGDN-Next J-Accept ESC-Exit
N0NP0INT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Version 3.0 - BETA
Press  for HELP -- Alt+ for Alternate HELP
Figure 6.2-1 Screen 3.22
The user may use the  and  keys to display the previous or
next report, or select the LIST option to view all of the annual reports for biological and
habitat data in a selectable list.
To add a new annual report, the user must type A A selectable list of "Monitoring
Designs" is available to assist the user. The user must press the  key to access this
list. The user may add additional reporting information to the screen by selecting the
NOTES option.
Once the user selects a biological and habitat annual report, Screen 3.23 (see Figure 6.2-2)
will be displayed. This screen allows the user to select either WATER QUALITY DATA
or IMPLEMENTATION DATA.
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Water Qua)ity Data Impleroentation Data Exit
=======3 23
ANNUAL REPORTS^
ANNUAL REPORTS FOR MANAGEMENT AREAS
State (FIPS Code): NY
NPS Management Area ID: NYSENECA1
305(b) Waterbody ID: NYCAYUGA1
Annual Report Year: 1990
ANNUAL REPORT NOTES:
This is the pre-implementation year. It was a normal precipitation year.
Implementation data for this study are to be taken from the
chemical/physical monitoring reports. The implementation applies to the
N0NP0INT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Version 3.0 - BETA	|
Press  for HELP -- Alt+ for Alternate HELP	
Figure 6.2-2 Screen 3.23
6.2.1 WATER QUALITY DATA
Selecting WATER QUALITY DATA from Screen 3.23 will display Screen 3.24 (see Figure
6.2.1-1). This screen is a menu allowing the user to add, change, delete, or view water
quality parameters for each station in the annual report.
	1	3.2 4—sj
Station Parameters	WATER QUALITY ;
1	"
1
NY
M/A: NYSENECA1
W/B: NYCAYUGA1
BIO/HABI

Monitoring Design Plan: Upstream/Downstream Study
Year: 1990
i— Station 	:
| Upstream Station	Agency Code: NYDEC Station Code: CAYUGAB01	j
r— Parameters for: Upstream Station 	,
Code/Name: 00061	/ FLOW, STREAM, INSTANTANEOUS, CFS	'
Explanatory Variable: C Parameter Type: S Parameter Units: CFS	j
	 CUTOFF VALUES 	 	 SCORES/VALUES FOR SEASON 	 I
Abn. High/Normal Norma1/Abn. Low Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 i
21	11	N	.
NOTES: Normal precip.
Press F1 for Help, ESC to Return to Previous Screen
Figure 6.2.1-1 Screen 3.24
6.2.1.1 STATION
Selecting STATION from the Biological/Habitat Water Quality Menu (Screen 3.24) will
display Screen 3.25 (see Figure 6.2.1.1-1). This screen allows the user to view the stations
associated with the monitoring plan. After choosing a particular station, WQ parameters
may be added to that station for annual reporting.
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Station Parameters
	3 ?5
STATiON
1

NY
M/A: NYSENF.CA1
W/B: NYCAYUGA1
BIO/HABI
Monitoring Design Plan: Upstream/Downstream Study	Year: 1990
r— Station 	
I Upstream Station	Agency Code: NYDEC Station Code: CAYUGAB01
r- Parameters for: Upstream Station 	
Code/Name: 00061	/ FLOW, STREAM, INSTANTANEOUS, CFS
Explanatory Variable: C Parameter Type: S Parameter Units: CFS
	 CUTOFF VALUES 	 	 SCORES/VALUES FOR SEASON 	
Abn. High/Normal Normal/Abn. Low Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4
21	11	N
NOTES: Normal precip.
Fl-Help	PGUP-Previous	PGDN-Next
Figure 6.2.1.1-1 Screen 3.25
ESC-Exit
The user may use the  and  keys to toggle between the
stations.
6.11.2 PARAMETERS
Selecting PARAMETERS from the Biological/Habitat Water Quality Menu (Screen 3.24)
will display Screen 3.26 (see Figure 6.2.1.2-1). This screen allows the user to add, change,
delete, or view the parameters for the station shown.
Add Change Delete List
PARAMETERS
=3.26:
3
NY M/A: NYSENECA1
i W/B: NYCAYUGA1
BIO/HABI
Monitoring Design Plan: Upstream/Downstream Study
Year: 1990
Stat ion
Upstream Stat ion
r
Agency Code: NYDEC Station Code: CAYUGAB01
Parameters for: Upstream Stat ion
Code/Name: 00061	/ FLOW, STREAM, INSTANTANEOUS, CFS
Explanatory Variable: C Parameter Type: S Parameter Units: CFS
CUTOFF VALUES
Abn. High/Normal Normal/Abn. Low
21	11
NOTES: Normal precip.
SCORES/VALUES FOR SEASON
Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4
N
Fl-Help
PGUP-Previous
PGDN-Next
ESC-Exit
Figure 6.Z 1.2-1 Screen 3.26
The user may use the  and  keys to display the previous or
next parameter, or select the LIST option from the Parameters Menu to view all of the
parameters in a selectable list. Only the parameters associated with the current station are
displayed.
Note that a selectable list of "Monitoring Design Pollutants" is available to assist the user
when adding or making changes. The user must press the  key when the
CODE/NAME field is highlighted to access this list.
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6.2.2 IMPLEMENTATION DATA
Selecting IMPLEMENTATION DATA from Screen 3.23 will display Screen 3.27 (see
Figure 6.2.2-1). This screen is a menu allowing the user to add, change, delete, or view the
best management practices (BMPs) for each station in the annual report.
I Station BMP/Cntrl Measures Cntrl Sources Pollutants
3.27=
IMPLEMENTATION
a
NY
M/A: NYSENECA1
W/B: NYCAYUGA1
BIO/HABI
Monitoring Design Plan: Upstream/Downstream Study
Year: 1990
i— Station 	
Upstream Station	Agency Code: NYDEC
Station Code: CAYUGAB01
r- BMP/Control Measures for: Upstream Station
BMP Name:
Reporting Units:	BMP Type:
Implementation This Year:
r- Sources Controlled by:
Source Name:
i— Pollutants for Source:
Pollutant Name:
Press F1 for Help, ESC to Return to Previous Screen
Figure 6.2.2-1 Screen 3.27
6.2.2.1 STATION
Selecting STATION from the Biological/Habitat Implementation Menu (Screen 3.27) will
display Screen 3.28 (see Figure 6.2.2.1-1). This screen allows the user to view the stations
and associated parameters defined in the monitoring plan.
Station BMP/Cntrl Measures Cntrl Sources Pollutants
=3.2.
STATION
5
NY
M/A: NYSENECA1
W/B: NYCAYUGA1
BIO/HABI
Monitoring Design Plan: Upstream/Downstream Study
Year: 1990 j
i— Station 	
Upstream Station
Agency Code: NYDEC
Station Code: CAYUGAB01
r— BMP/Control Measures for: Upstream Station
BMP Name:
Reporting Units:	_ ^ BMP Type:
Implementation This Year:
p Sources Controlled by:
Source Name:
r— Pollutants for Source:
Pollutant Name:
Fl-Help	PGUP-Previous	PGDN-Next
Figure 6.2.2.1-1 Screen 3.28
ESC-Exit
The user may use the  and  keys to toggle between the
stations.
6.2.2.2 BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES/CONTROL MEASURES
Selecting BMP/CNTRL MEASURES from the Biological/Habitat Implementation Menu
(Screen 3.27) will display Screen 3.29 (see Figure 6.2.2.2-1). This screen allows the user to
add, change, delete, or view the best management practices and control measures for the
station shown.
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3.29=ji
Add Change Delete List Notes	BMP/CONTROL MEASURES |[
NY
M/A: NYSENECA1
W/B: NYCAYUGA1
BIO/HABI
Monitoring Design Plan: Upstream/Downstream Study	Year: 1990
|— Station
! Upstream Station	Agency Code: NYDEC Station Code: CAYUGAB01
<— BMP/Control Measures	for: Upstream Station 	
j BMP Name:
I Reporting Units:	BMP Type:
!	Implementation This Year:
<— Sources Controlled by:
I Source Name:
i— Pollutants for Source:
Pollutant Name:
F1-He 1p	PGUP-Previous	PGDN-Next	ESC-Exit
Figure 6.2.2.2-1 Screen 3.29
The user may use the  and  keys to display the previous or
next BMP, or select LIST from the BMP/Control Measures Menu to view all of the BMPs
in a selectable list. Only the BMPs associated with the current station are displayed.
Note that a selectable list of "BMP/Control Measures" is available to assist the user when
adding or making changes. The user must press the  key when the BMP NAME field
is highlighted to access this list.
6.2.2.3 CONTROL SOURCES
Selecting CNTRL SOURCES from the Biological/Habitat Implementation Menu (Screen
3.27) will display Screen 3.30 (see Figure 6.2.2.3-1). This screen allows the user to add,
delete, or view the sources controlled by the BMP shown.
=3.30
SOURCES
]
Add Delete List
I NY
M/A: NYSENECA1
W/B: NYCAYUGA1
BIO/HABI
Monitoring Design Plan: Upstream/Downstream Study
Year: 1990
i— Station 	
Upstream Station
Agency Code: NYDEC
Station Code: CAYUGAB01
- BMP/Control Measures for: Upstream Station
BMP Name:
Reporting Units:	BMP Type:
Implementation This Year:
D
Sources Controlled by:
Source Name:
i- Pollutants for Source:
Pollutant Name:
Fl-Help	PGUP-Previous	PGDN-Next	ESC-Exit
Figure 6.2.2.3-1 Screen 3.30
The user may use the  and  keys to display the previous or
next source, or select LIST from the Sources Menu to view all of the controlled sources in a
selectable list. Only the controlled sources associated with the current BMP are displayed.
Note that a selectable list of "BMP Sources Controlled" is available to assist the user when
adding controlled sources. The user must press the  key when the SOURCE NAME
field is highlighted to access this list.
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6.2.2.4 POLLUTANTS
Selecting POLLUTANTS from the Biological/Habitat Implementation Menu (Screen 3.27)
will display Screen 3.31 (see Figure 6.2.2.4-1). This screen allows the user to add, change,
delete, or view the pollutants to be reported for the controlled source and BMP shown.
Add Change Delete List
pollutants"]]
NY
M/A: NYSENECA1
W/B: NYCAYUGA1
BIO/HABI ~j
Monitoring Design Plan: Upstream/Downstream Study
Year: 1990
r- Station 	
Upstream Station
Agency Code: NYDEC
Station Code: CAYUGAB01
i— BMP/Control Measures for: Upstream Station
BMP Name:
Reporting Units:	BMP Type:
Implementation This Year:
r- Sources Controlled by:
Source Name:
i- Pollutants for Source:
Pollutant Name:
Fl-Help	PGUP-Previous	PGDN-Next
Figure 6.2.2.4-1 Screen 3.31
FSC-Lxit
The user may use the  and  keys to display the previous or
next pollutant, or select LIST from the Pollutants Menu to view all of the pollutants in a
selectable list. Only the pollutants associated with the current source and BMP are
displayed.
Note that a selectable list of "BMP Controlled Source Parameters" is available to assist the
user when adding or making changes. The user must press the  key when the
POLLUTANT NAME field is highlighted to access this list.
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7. REPORTS
The REPORTS selection allows the user to generate standard NPSMS reports. A single,
several, or all management areas may he selected to be included in the report. Once a
report is generated, the user may view it on screen, print it, or save it to a text file.
Selecting REPORTS from the Main Menu (Screen 0.00) will display the Reports Menu as
shown in Figure 7-1.
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Problem Assessment	(Mr)
Implementation Plan	[MF1
Monitoring Stations	(MD)
Station Parameters	(MD)
WQ Parameters Frequen.	(AR)
Bio Station/Reference	(AR)
Exceptions Report	(AR)
Report F i le(s)
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NPSMS
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SMS |
N0NP0INT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Version 3.0 - BETA
Press <11> for HELP -- A)t+ for Alternate HELP
Figure 7-1
Once the user .selects a report, a selectable list will be displayed allowing the user to choose
the management areas to be included in the report. The user must "tag" his selection by
using the space bar or pressing the  key to "tag" all of the selections.
Once the selections have been made, the user must press the  key. A
"processing" message will be displayed while the report is being prepared. After each
report is generated, the following menu (see Figure 7-2) appears allowing the user to view,
print, or save the completed report.
Management Design Annual Reports Graphics Options Quit
Problem Assessment (MF)
Implementation Plan (MF)
Monitoring Stations (MO)
Station Parameters (MD)
WQ Parameters Frequen. (AR)
Bio Statn
Except io
Report F
DISPLAY OPTIONS
Screen View
Print Report
Name Report F i le
=0.00:
NPSMS
]
N0NP0INT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Version 3.0 - BETA
Press  for HELP -- Alt+ for Alternate HELP
Figure 7-2
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There are seven reports available to the user. Each of these reports is described in the
following sections.
7.1	PROBLEM ASSESSMENT
The Problem Assessment Report lists the problem pollutants lor the selected management
areas. Additionally, the contribution sources which include the NPS, point, and background
are also listed. The report is sorted by state, management area, and waterbody.
7.2	IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
The Implementation Plan Summary lists information about the best management practices
(BMP) for the selected management areas. Each BMP, controlled source, pollutant, and
impaired use is listed. The report is sorted by state, management area, waterbody, and
BMP ID.
7.3	MONITORING STATIONS
The Monitoring Stations Summary lists information about the study stations for the selected
management areas. The information includes the monitoring design, the station
identification code, station type, and drainage area. The report lists information for
chemical/physical and biological/habitat data. The Monitoring Stations Summary is sorted
by state, management area, and waterbody.
7.4	STATION PARAMETERS
The Monitoring Station Parameters Report lists the parameters assigned to each station for
the selected management areas. Both chemical/physical and biological/habitat parameters
are included in the report for each station. Additional information includes parameter type,
reporting units, explanatory variable, and quartile values (for chemical/physical data) or
cutoff values (for biological/habitat data). The report is sorted by state, management area,
waterbody, and station.
7.5	WQ PARAMETERS FREQUENCIES
The Annual Report WQ Parameters Frequencies Summary lists water quality parameters
entered in the annual reports for the selected management areas. Both chemical/physical
and biological/habitat data is included in the report. For chemical/physical parameters, the
report shows the counts per season and the quartile values entered in the monitoring plan.
For biological/habitat parameters, the report shows the scores/values per season and the
cutoff values or indices as entered in the monitoring plan. The report is sorted by state,
management area, waterbody, and station.
7.6	BIO STATION/REFERENCE
The Biological/Habitat Station vs Reference Report lists the biological/habitat annual report
parameters for each management area selected. Only biological and habitat data is
included in the report. Each parameter for the first station (control or upstream) is printed
and compared against the matching parameter in the second station (study or downstream).
Additionally, the parameter is also compared against the matching monitoring design
parameter's reasonable attainment value. Note that for single station designs, only the
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second percentage is performed. The report is sorted by state, management area, and
waterbody.
7.7 EXCEPTIONS REPORT
The Exceptions Report is a three part summary report showing exceptions for pollutants
and parameters. Part One lists the management area pollutants that have not been entered
in the best management practice (BMP). Part Two lists monitoring design parameters that
have not been entered in the annual report for WQ parameters. Part Three lists
BMP/pollutants that have not been entered in the annual report for implementation data.
Both chemical/physical and biological/habitat data is included in the report. The Exceptions
Report is sorted by state and management area.
Note that selecting REPORT FILE(S) from the Reports Menu will generate a listing of all
available report files. The user may choose any report and then select any of the display
options from the menu shown in Figure 7-2.
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8. GRAPHICS
The NPSMS software provides the capabilities to generate sophisticated graphs and charts
to better interpret and analyze the large volume of data entered into the system. All of the
graphic functions are available under the GRAPHICS option on the main menu.
The NPSMS graphics generate high-resolution EGA and VGA graphs and take full
advantage of the video equipment installed on a particular computer. The only requirement
for running graphics is that an EGA or VGA video adaptor/monitor must be installed on
the computer.
In addition to displaying graphics on the monitor, the NPSMS Graphics Module is also
capable of printing the graph to several different printer devices including laser printers,
dot-matrix printers, plotters, and HP PaintJets. The printer drivers can take full advantage
of features on the printer such as printer density, portrait/landscape orientation, and plotter
pen colors. Graphic images may also be stored in a file on the hard disk for later use.
Selecting GRAPHICS from the Main Menu (Screen 0.00) will display a "processing"
message while the Graphics Module is being loaded. After the module is loaded, Screen
5.01 (see Figure 8-1) will be displayed.
Il	¦¦			1	| 5.01= for HELP -- Alt+ for Alternate HELP
Figure 8-1 Screen 5.01
8.1 GRAPHICS SETUP
The GRAPHICS SETUP option allows the user to define information needed to print and
plot the graphs. The definitions include the output type: laser printer, dot-matrix printer,
plotter, or HP PaintJet, the printer port, the print density, and the page orientation. Once
the user selects GRAPHICS SETUP from the Graphics Menu, the Graphics Setup Menu as
shown in Figure 8.1-2 will be displayed.
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=5.01
NPSMS
1
Select Output Device for Graphics
Laser Printer
Dot Matrix
HP Plotter
PaintJet
File Output
Print Image to an HP or Compatible Laser Printer
N0NP01NT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Version 3.0 - BETA
Press  for HELP -- Alt+ for Alternate HELP
Figure 8.1-2
The Graphics Setup Menu contains five menu options as described below.
8.1.1 LASER PRINTER
The LASER PRINTER option allows the user to print the graph to an HP or compatible
laser printer. Once the user selects LASER PRINTER, Figure 8.1.1-1 will be displayed.
,| Management Design Annual Reports Graphics Options Quit
=5.01
NPSMS
3
Printer Port Selection
LPT1
i LPT2
C0M1
COM2
Select the Port for the Printing Device Selected
N0NP0INT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
I Version 3.0 - BETA
i Press  for HELP -- Alt+ for Alternate HELP
i			
Figure 8.1.1-1
The user must highlight the printer port to be used and press the < ENTER> key. A
Laser Printer Setup Screen as shown in Figure 8.1.1-2 will be displayed.
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Laser Printer Setup
Orientation (L=Landscape, P=Portrait):	P
Dot Density (75, 100, 150, 300 dpi):	150
Reverse Printing (white on black)?:	N
Page Eject After Printing Graph?:	V
Left Margin (in dots at 300 dpi):	100
Top Margin (in dots at 300 dpi):	200
Fl-Help
( J)-Accept
ESC-Cancel
=*6.01=ji
NPSMS I
NONPOINT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Version 3.0 - BETA
Press  for HELP -- Alt+ for Alternate HELP
Figure 8.1.1-2
The following list describes each of the sections on the Laser Printer Setup Screen that the
user may change.
ORIENTATION
DOT DENSITY
REVERSE PRINTING
PAGE EJECT
LEFT MARGIN
TOP MARGIN
8.1.2 DOT MATRIX
This allows the user to select either landscape or portrait
printing mode.
This allows the user to select the dot density in dots-per-inch.
When a larger number is used the image on the screen is
printed smaller.
This allows the user to reverse the printing (white text on a
black background).
This allows the user to eject the page after printing. By
selecting N, a graph may be overlaid on another graph or
printed on the same page.
This allows the user to specify the beginning margin from the
left of the page.
This allows the user to specify the beginning margin from the
top of the page.
The DOT MATRIX option allows the user to print the graph to a selected dot matrix
printer. Once the user selects DOT MATRIX, Figure 8.1.1-1 will be displayed.
The user must highlight the printer port to be used and press the < ENTER > key. A Dot
Matrix Printer Setup Screen as shown in Figure 8.1.2-1 will be displayed.
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==5.01
NPSMS
1
===== Dot Matrix Printer Setup ^—=
Printer Type: EPSON FX
Orientation (L=Landscape, P=Portrait): L
Page Eject After Printing Graph?: N
Fl-Help	( J)-Accept	ESC-Cancel
NONPOINT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Version 3.0 - BETA
Press  for HELP -- Alt+ for Alternate HELP
Figure 8.1.2-1
The following list describes each of the sections on the Dot Matrix Printer Setup Screen
that the user may change.
PRINTER TYPE
This allows the user to select the printer driver for the make and
model of the printer selected. Note that a selectable list is available
to assist the user. The user must press the  key when the
PRINTER TYPE field is highlighted to access this list.
ORIENTATION
PAGE EJECT
This allows the user to select either landscape or portrait printing mode
(provided the printer supports this option).
This allows the user to eject the page after printing. By selecting N, a
graph may be overlaid on another graph or printed on the same page.
8.1.3 HP PLOTTER
The HP PLOTTER option allows the user to plot the graph to an HP 7475A or compatible
plotter. Once the user selects HP PLOTTER, Figure 8.1.1-1 will be displayed.
The user must highlight the port to be used for the plotter and press the < ENTER > key.
An HP Plotter Setup Screen Setup Screen as shown in Figure 8.1.3-1 will be displayed.
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=5.01
NPSMS
1
HP Plotter Setup
Orientation (L=Landscape, P=Portrait)
Page Eject After Plotting Graph?:
Wiath of Plot in X Direction (mms):
L
Y
325
Color Pen Wid Color Pen Wid Color Pen Wid
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Fl-Help
( J)-Accept
ESC-Cancel
NONPOINT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Version 3.0 - BETA
Press  for HELP -- Alt+ for Alternate HELP
Figure 8.1.3-1
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The following list describes each of the sections on the HP Plotter Setup Screen that the
user may change.
ORIENTATION	This allows the user to select either landscape or portrait
printing mode.
PAGE EJECT
WIDTH OF PLOT
This allows the user to eject the page after plotting (provided
the plotter supports this option). By selecting N, a graph may
be overlaid on another graph or plotted on the same page.
This allows the user to define the width of the plotted output in
either landscape or portrait mode. The plotting begins at the
bottom, left position of the page on the plotter bed. The width
is determined from the left to the right of the page in portrait
mode and from the bottom to the top of the page in landscape
mode.
PEN (Number)
This allows the user to select the plotter pen number (1-n)
which will correspond to the screen color (0-15). See the chart
below for the screen colors:
0	- BLACK	8¦
1	- BLUE	9
2	- GREEN	10
3	- CYAN	11
4	- RED	12
5	- MAGENTA	13
6	- BROWN	14
7	- WHITE	15
GREY
LIGHT BLUE
LIGHT GREEN
LIGHT CYAN
LIGHT RED
LIGHT MAGENTA
YELLOW
LIGHT WHITE
WID (Pen Width)	This allows the user to select the width of the plotter pen in
millimeters (mm) which is usually printed on the top of each
pen (P3 = 3mm).
8.1.4 PAINTJET
The PAINTJET option allows the user to print the graph to an HP PaintJet printer. Once
the user selects PAINTJET, Figure 8.1.1-1 will be displayed.
The user must highlight the printer port to be used and press the  key. An HP
PaintJet Setup Screen as shown in Figure 8.1.4-1 will be displayed.
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—5.01 —)i
NPSMS |
===== HP PaintJet Setup =====
Orientation (L=Landscape, P=Portrait):	P
Dot Density (90 dpi or 180 dpi):	180
Reverse Printing (white on black)?:	N
Page Eject After Printing Graph?:	Y
Left Margin (in dots at 180 dpi): 60
Top Margin (in dots at 180 dpi):	120
Fl-Help
( J)-Accept
ESC-Cancel
N0NP0INT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Version 3.0 - BETA
Press  for HELP -- Alt+ for Alternate HELP
Figure 8.1.4-1
The following list describes each of the sections on the HP PaintJet Setup Screen that the
user may change.
ORIENTATION
DOT DENSITY
REVERSE PRINTING
PAGE EJECT
LEFT MARGIN
TOP MARGIN
8.1.5 FILE OUTPUT
This allows the user to select either landscape or portrait
printing mode.
This allows the user to select the dot density in dots-per-inch.
When a larger number is used the image on the screen is
printed smaller.
This allows the user to reverse the printing (white text on a
black background).
This allows the user to eject the page after printing. By
selecting N, a graph may be overlaid on another graph or
printed on the same page.
This allows the user to specify the beginning margin from the
left of the page in dots-per-inch at 180 dpi.
This allows the user to specify the beginning margin from the
top of the page in dots-per-inch at 180 dpi.
The FILE OUTPUT option allows the user to output the graph to a PCX or HPGL format
disk file. Once the user selects FILE OUTPUT, a Disk File Output Setup Screen as shown
in Figure 8.1.5-1 will be displayed.
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——= Disk File Output Setup
Output Type (P=PCX, H=HPGL): H
Append to File if File Already Exists?: N
Output File Name:
(Leave Blank for Default File Names)
Fl-Help	( J)-Accept	ESC-Cancel
NONPOINT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Version 3.0 - 8ETA
Press  for HELP -- Alt+ for Alternate HELP
Figure 8.1.5-1
The following list describes each of the sections on the Disk File Output Setup Screen that
the user may change.
OUTPUT TYPE This allows the user to select either PCX or HPGL files to be created.
The software that will be used to import must support one of these file
types.
APPEND TO USE This allows the user to capture multiple screen images to the same file.
OUTPUT FILE This allows the user to enter the name of the output file. The default
output file name is different for each graph and depending on the
OUTPUT TYPE (P or H) will have a different extension (.PCX or
.HPG). If an output file name is entered, it will be used for each
graph and will overwrite the previous file, if any. The output file name
should be a complete DOS file name including extension
(XXXXXXXX.XXX).
There are currently five graphs available in the NPSMS. Each of these graphs is described
in the following sections.
8.2	PROBLEM POLLUTANTS
The Problem Pollutants Graph displays the relative contributions for each problem pollutant
defined for the management area. The graph is plotted using horizontal cluster bars with
pollutant names and the total contributions. Each cluster in the graph for a given pollutant
shows the percentage contribution for the nonpoint, source, and background.
8.3	BIOLOGICAL VS HABITAT PLOT
The Biological vs Habitat Graph plots the SCORE/VALUES of each season for two
specified annual report parameters against each other to compare them. Typically, a
biological parameter would be plotted against a habitat parameter for comparison, but any
two parameters may be selected as appropriate. Each season is displayed using a different
symbol and all years for each parameter are plotted using a different color.
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8.4	HABITAT/BIOLOGICAL TREND
The Habitat/Biological Trend Graph displays a trend analysis for a specified
biological/habitat annual report parameter showing the changes in the SCORE/VALUES
over the monitoring period. The scores for both stations are plotted using a different color.
A statistic option is also available which shows the mean and standard deviation for the
graph.
8.5	CHEMICAL/PHYSICAL TREND
The Chemical/Physical Trend Graph displays a trend analysis for a specified
chemical/physical annual report parameter showing the changes in the COUNTS over the
monitoring period. The counts for all seasons are displayed in a vertically stacked graph for
both monitoring stations.
8.6	MANAGEMENT AREA FUNDING
The Management Area Funding Graph displays the funding amounts categorized by the use
of the funding. Each category is displayed using a horizontal stacked bar with the use of
funding as a label. The funding total for each category is displayed with the funding name.
Additionally, a grand total for the entire management area is also displayed.
Once the user selects a graph from the Graphics Selection Menu, a selectable list(s) will be
displayed allowing the user to choose the desired information to be plotted on the graph.
After the graph is displayed, the following keys are made available to the user.
C(ONNECT)
Pressing a C will toggle the connection lines between the plotted points on and off.
G(RID)
Pressing a G will toggle the grid lines on and off.
L(IST)
Pressing a L will display the first selectable list for the current graph.

Pressing the  key will display the Graphics Selection Menu.
 +  - PRINT
Pressing the  key and the  key will print the current graphics screen to a
laser printer via the LPT1 port.
Note that the  and  +  keys are not available while a graph is
displayed.
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9. OPTIONS
The OPTIONS menu selection allows the user to configure the NPSMS to suit his particular
needs, backup and restore the NPSMS databases, import and export data by floppy
diskettes to and from EPA headquarters and the NPSMS users, convert data to ASCII
format for export to SAS, reorganize the databases to keep the NPSMS at peak
performance level, delete state information, maintain system tables, and utilize any word
processor or text editor.
Selecting OPTIONS from the Main Menu (Screen 0.00), will display the following menu.
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Configuration
Backup Data
Restore Data
Import/Export
Export to SAS
Maintenance
Delete State
System Tables
Word Processor



N0NP0INT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Version 3.0 - BETA
Press  for HELP -- Alt+ for Alternate HELP
Figure 9-1
There are nine selections available to the user within OPTIONS. Each of these selections
is described in the following sections.
9.1 CONFIGURATION
The CONFIGURATION selection enables the user to customize the NPSMS operation by
specifying the colors to be used on the NPSMS screens, the type of printer being used, and
the hardware capabilities. Once the user selects CONFIGURATION from the Options
Menu, the Configuration Menu as shown in Figure 9.1-1 will be displayed.
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NPSMS|
Printer
Colors
System
Teleconm
WP Name
Configuration
Backup Data
Restore Data
Import/Export
Export to SAS
Maintenance
Delete State
System Tables
Word Processor
N0NP01NT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Version 3.0 - BETA
Press  for HELP -- A1t+ for Alternate HELP
Figure 9.1-1
The Configuration Menu contains five menu options as described below.
9.1.1 PRINTER
The PRINTER option allows the user to specify the type of printer connected to the PC.
Once the user selects the PRINTER selection, the menu shown below will appear.
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PRINTER SETUP
Conf igurat ion
Backup Data
Current Printer: HP LASERJET
Printer Port: C0M1
n=AVAILABLE PR I NTERS=i
EPSON - Wide 132
EPSON COMPAT. - 80
EPSON COMPAT. - 132
HP LASERJET
IBM PROPRINTER - 80
ISM PROPRINTER - 132
OK IDATA - Narrow 80
OK I DATA - Wide 133
OTHER PRINTER
RETURN-Select Printer FlO-Save ESC-Cancel
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Figure 9.1.1-1
The user must highlight the type of printer and press , a selectable list will be
displayed with various port selections as shown in Figure 9.1.1-2.
Note that if OTHER PRINTER is selected, the user will be prompted for the name of the
printer and the escape codes that the printer needs to designate compressed and normal
print.
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PRINTER SETUP
Configuration
Backup Data
Current Printer: HP LASERJET
Printer Port: C0M1
Printer Port to Use
LPT1
LPT2
C0M1
COM2
RETURN-Select Printer Port
ESC-Cancel
=0.00=si
NPSMS |
Figure 9.1.1-2
The user must highlight the correct printer port and press the  key. Generally,
if the printer is a dot matrix printer, LPT1 is used. If the printer is a laser or daisy wheel
printer, COM1 is used. The printer manual should be consulted if the user is unsure of the
printer port to select.
Note that if COM1 or COM2 is selected, the user should be sure that the correct baud
rate, etc. is set for the printer. The DOS Mode Command should be used to initialize the
port.
Once the user has selected the type of printer and printer port, the  key must be
pressed to save the selection.
9.1.2 COLORS
The COLORS option allows the user to specify the colors used on the NPSMS screens to
meet his individual tastes. Once the user selects the COLORS menu option, the screen
shown in Figure 9.1.2-1 will be displayed.
Note that for monochrome video displays, the colors are fixed and can NOT be changed.
SCREEN COLORS CONFIGURATION
MAIN BACKGROUND / DATA LABELS
DATA DISPLAY TEXT
DATA INPUT FIELDS
COMMAND MENUS
POPUP MENUS
LIST WINDOWS
MESSAGE / HELP WINDOWS
-Change Windows F5-Foreground F6-Background FlO-Save ESC-Cancel
Figure 9.1.2-1
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The user must use the arrow keys to select the screen section to be changed. The following
list describes each of the screen sections that may be changed.
MAIN BACKGROUND/DATA LABELS
DATA DISPLAY TEXT
DATA INPUT FIELDS
COMMAND MENUS
POP-UP MENUS
LIST WINDOWS
MESSAGE/HELP WINDOWS
The main screen and display of data
labels.
Information contained in the various
NPSMS databases when viewed in
display only mode.
Information contained in the various
NPSMS databases while performing data
entry.
The menus at the top and bottom of
the screens.
Special purpose, pop-up or secondary
menus.
Display of data in list format.
Help windows and various user
messages.
The  key will change the foreground color and the  key will change the
background color. Once the color selections have been made, the user must press the
 key to save the changes or the  key to cancel all changes.
Note that because of the many possible color combinations it is usually easiest for the user
to change one screen at a time and then check to see how the new color looks with other
screen colors.
9.1.3 SYSTEM
The SYSTEM option allows the user to setup several environment options for the NPSMS.
Once the user selects SYSTEM, the Computer Configuration Screen displays choices for
floppy drive, video display, and port configurations as shown in Figure 9.1.3-1.
^COMPUTER'S CONFIGURATION®
DOS Version: 4.0 Base RAM: 640K
Total Drive C: 42 366,976
Number of Parallel Ports: 1 Number of Serial Ports: 1
Display: COLOR Current Mode: CGA
Available on C: 29,609,984 Floppy Drives: 2
Games Ports: 1
Drive to Use
-DRIVE CONFIGURATION—
Drive Capacity
Format to Use
A: Floppy
B: Floppy
Other
360
KB
n o
KB
1.2
MB
1.4
MB
360
KB
/20
KB
1.2
MB
1.4
MB
-DISPLAY CONFIGURATION—
Video Display
-CURRENT PORT CONFIGURATION-
Current Printer Port
Current Comri Port
Color
Monochrome
C0M1
C0M1
(Change Ports in Printer or Comm. Setup)
RETURN-Make Selection FlO-Save/Exit ESC-Previous Window/Cancel
Use Drive A: for 5V 360 KB, 1.2 MB, or 3V 720 KB, 1.44 MB Diskettes
Figure 9.1.3-1
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At the top of the Computer Configuration Screen, current information about the computer
is displayed: the DOS version number, the computer's base memory, the total hard disk
size of drive C:, the available space on drive C:, the number of ports, etc.
The following list describes each of the sections on the Computer Configuration Screen that
the user may change.
DRIVE TO USE
DRIVE CAPACITY
Allows the user to select the floppy drive
that the NPSMS should use to
backup/restore and import/export data.
Determines the type of drive selected with
DRIVE TO USE.
FORMAT TO USE
VIDEO DISPLAY
CURRENT PRINTER PORT
CURRENT COMM PORT
Allows the user to select the format of
the DRIVE TO USE. If drive is high-
density, either high-density (1.2, 1.44)
or low-density (360, 720) may be used.
Allows the user to select whether the
display should be in color or monochrome.
(Note that screen color can NOT be changed
in monochrome display.)
Displays the printer port the user
selected in PRINTER setup.
Displays the communication port the user
selected in TELECOM setup to use for
communications with the mainframe.
The user must press the  key at each window to accept the selection made or to
move to the next window. Once the selections have been made, the user must press the
 key to save the changes or the  key at the DRIVE TO USE window to
cancel any changes.
9.1.4 TELECOM
The TELECOM option enables the user to establish the parameters with which the user's
PC can communicate with the EPA Mainframe. Once the TELECOM menu option is
selected, the screen shown in Figure 9.1.4-1 will be displayed.
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'TELECOMMUNICATIONS S E T U P=
Type Connect Com Port to Use Telephone Number
COLAN

C0M1
DIAL-UP

COM2
DISKETTE

COM3
DIRECT

COM4
4381 VM/CMS User ID
Baud Rate
Parity
Data Bits
Stop Bits
1200
2400
9600
NONE
EVEN
ODD
RETURN-Make Selection
FlO-Save/Exit
ESC-Previous Window/Cancel
Connection to Mainframe is via Modem
Figure 9.1.4-1
The following list describes each of the sections on the Telecommunications Setup Screen
that the user may change.
TYPE CONNECT
This controls the method in which the NPSMS
establishes the communications link between the
user's PC and the EPA Mainframe.
COMM PORT TO USE This tells the NPSMS which communications port
to use on the PC in communicating with the EPA
Mainframe.
TELEPHONE NUMBER This is the telephone number to use if the user
is using a modem (DIAL-UP) to communicate with
the EPA Mainframe.
USER ID
BAUD RATE
PARITY
DATA BITS
STOP BITS
This is the way in which the user identifies
himself when communicating with the EPA
Mainframe. If the user is unsure of his ID, he
should contact the system manager.
These parameters describe the speed and transfer
method with which the PC communicates with the EPA
Mainframe. These are usually governed by the type of
modem the user is using and by the parameters already
established on the mainframe. If the user is unsure of
the settings, he should contact his system manager.
The user must press the < ENTER> key at each window to accept the selection made or to
move to the next window. Once the selections have been made, the user must press the
 key to save the changes or the  key at the TYPE CONNECT window to
cancel any changes.
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9.1.5 WP NAME
The WP NAME option allows the user to enter the name of the word processor or editor
(WORD for Microsoft Word, WP for Word Perfect, etc.) to be used from within the
NPSMS without exiting the program. Once the user selects the WP NAME option, the
screen shown in Figure 9.1.6-1 will be displayed.
-Word Processor Setup=
Configuration
Backup Data
Restore Data
Import/Export
Enter Name of Word Processor:
Drive Ltr to Find WP (Optional):
Path Name to Find WP (Optional):
Command to Start Word Processor:
Microsoft Word
C
\W0RD
WORD
Fl-Help
1-Accept
ESC-Cancel

Management
Design
Annual
Reports
Graphics
Options
NPSMS
NONPOINT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Version 3.0 - BETA
Press  for HELP -- Alt+ for Alternate HELP
Figure 9.1.6-1
The user must enter the command to start the word processor or text editor. If the drive
and path name where the word processor is located is different then the current drive, the
user must also enter the letter of the drive and the path name. The name of the word
processor is a descriptive field only and can be left blank if desired.
9.2 BACKUP DATA
The BACKUP DATA selection allows the user to backup the NPSMS data on the hard
disk to floppy diskettes for recovery or archive purposes. The user must specify the backup
drive and format type in OPTIONS/CONFIGURATION/SYSTEM. Once the BACKUP
DATA option is selected, the screen shown in Figure 9.2-1 will be displayed.
=0.00=
Management Design Annual Reports Graphics Options Quit
BACKUP
Configuration
Backup Data
Restore Data
. UU=j)
NPSMS |
Last Backup: Date = 02/21/91 Time = 17:30:56 Disks Used = 1
Backup Will Use Drive - A:
Format of Drive is - 1.2
Total 1.2 Diskettes Needed - 1
Continue Backup? (Y)es/(N)o/
Figure 9.2-1
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The number of diskettes needed for the backup will be displayed on the Backup Screen.
These diskettes MUST be formatted and empty BEFORE using BACKUP DATA.
The user is given the opportunity to continue the backup or return to the Options Menu. If
the user elects to continue, the NPSMS copies the databases to diskette, prompting the user
to insert diskettes.
When the backup is complete, the NPSMS provides the user with information that should
be placed on the external label on the backup diskettes. An example of this information is
shown in Figure 9.2-2.
j Management Design Annual Reports Graphics Options Quit
	=0.00=1,
NPSMS "J

Configuration
Backup Data
Restore Data

		=====				 BACKUP 	

Please Label Your Backup Diskettes
With the Following Information:
NPSMS BACKUP
Date: 06/21/91 Time: 15:53:35 NPSMS: 1
Press any key to continue
Figure 9.2-2
The user must use the RESTORE DATA function to restore the backup files.
9.3 RESTORE DATA
The RESTORE DATA selection allows the user to restore data from floppy diskettes to
the hard disk. Note that the RESTORE DATA function will only copy files previously
created by the BACKUP DATA function. Selecting the RESTORE DATA menu option
will generate the screen shown in Figure 9.3-1.
Management Design Annual Reports Graphics Options Quit
RESTORE
Configuration
Backup Data
Restore Data
=0.00
NPSMS
1
Disks Used - 1
Last Backup: Date = 02/21/91 Time = 17:30:56
Restore Will Use Drive - A:
Format of Drive is - 1.2
Target Directory is - C:\NPSV3
WARNING - Restore Will Overwrite Existing NPSMS Data Files!
Please Make a Backup of Your Current Data Before Restoring
Continue Restore? (Y)es/(N)o/
Figure 9.3-1
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The RESTORE DATA option will warn the user that the function will overwrite all existing
NPSMS data. The user should make a backup of the current data before restoring data. If
the user continues the restore, the NPSMS copies the databases to the hard disk from the
diskettes created during a previous backup.
9.4 IMPORT/EXPORT
The IMPORT/EXPORT selection allows for NPSMS data to be transferred by floppy
diskettes to and from EPA headquarters and NPSMS users. Once the user selects
IMPORT/EXPORT from the Options Menu, the Import/Export Menu as shown in Figure
9.4-1 will be displayed.
] Management Design Annual Reports Graphics Options Quit
f=0.00=1,
NPSMS 1

Configuration
Backup Data
Restore Data
Import/Export
Export to SAS
Maintenance
Delete State
System Tables
Word Processor



Import
Export
	
NONPOINT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Version 3.0 - BETA
Press  for HELP -- Alt+ for Alternate HELP
Figure 9.4-1
The Import/Export Menu contains an option for IMPORT and an option for EXPORT as
described below.
9.4.1 IMPORT
The IMPORT selection allows the user to import data such as system table updates from
floppy diskettes to the hard disk. Note that the IMPORT function will only copy files
previously created by the NPSMS EXPORT function. Selecting the IMPORT option will
generate the following screen.
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Management Design Annual Reports Graphics Options Quit
=0.00
NPSMS
3
IMPORT
Configuration
Backup Data
Restore Data
Last Export: Date = 05/14/91 Time = 16:47:47 Disks Used = 1
Import Will Use Drive - A:
Format of Drive is - 1.2
Target Directory is - C:\NPSV3\IMP0RT\
WARNING - Import Will Overwrite Existing MPSMS Data Files!
Please Make a Backup of Your Current Data Before Importing
Continue Import? (Y)es/(N)o/
Figure 9.4.1-1
The IMPORT option will warn the user that the function will overwrite existing NPSMS
data. The user should make a backup of the current data before importing data. If the
user continues the import, the NPSMS copies the files to the hard disk from the diskettes
created during a previous export.
9.4.2 EXPORT
The EXPORT selection allows the user to export data from the hard disk to floppy
diskettes for transferring to EPA Headquarters. The user must specify the backup drive
and format type in OPTIONS/CONFIGURATION/SYSTEM. Selecting the EXPORT
option will generate the following state table.
Management Design Annual Reports Graphics Options Quit
Conf igurat ion
Backup Data
Restore Data
Import/Export j
^=0.0 0=si
NPSMS |1
State Code
SELECT THE STATE YOU WISH TO EXPORT
Lead Agency
EPA Region
AK
DC
MD
TN
VA
AK EPA
DC EPA
EPA
TN WATER AUTHOR]
VA CPA
TY
10
3
3
4
3
Move highlight bar | ESC
Exit w/o selection | 
=Top of List
Exit w/ selection
Figure 9.4.2-1
The user must select a single state to send to EPA Headquarters for reporting. Note that if
more than one state is to be sent, each must be exported separately. Once the user selects
a state to be exported, a screen as shown in Figure 9.4.2-2 will be displayed.
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Management Design Annual Reports Graphics Options Quit
	U 1
NPSMS |

Configuration
Backup Data
Restore Data

	=-=-=	=-=	— EXPORT 		
!
Export Will Use Drive - A:
Format of Drive is - 1.2
Total 1.2 Diskettes Needed - 1
Continue Export? (Y)es/(N)o/
Figure 9.4.2-2
The number of diskettes needed for the export will be displayed on the screen. These
diskettes MUST be formatted and empty BEFORE using EXPORT.
The user is given the opportunity to continue the export or return to the Import/Export
Menu. If the user elects to continue, the NPSMS copies the files to diskette, prompting the
user to insert diskettes.
When the export is complete, the NPSMS provides the user with information that should be
placed on the external label on the export diskettes. An example of this information is
shown in Figure 9.4.2-3.
| Management Design Annual Reports Graphics Options Quit
1=0.00=1.
NPSMS |

Configuration
Backup Data
Restore Data

r					>—=— EXPORT =—

Please Label Your Export Diskettes
With the Following Information:
NPSMS EXPORT
Date: 06/25/91 Time: 10:55:50 NPSMS: 1
Press any key to continue
Figure 9.4.2-3
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9.5 EXPORT TO SAS
The EXPORT TO SAS selection allows all of the data in the system to be converted to
ASCII files so the data may be transferred to the EPA mainframe by telecommunications
for use with mainframe SAS.
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r
=0. 00=ti
NPSMS I
Conf iguration
Backup Data
Restore Data
Import/Export
Export to SAS
Maintenance
NPSMS data will be converted to ASCII files and placed in directory UPLOAD
Would you like to continue?
Enter (Y)es/(N)o/ESC
N0NP0INT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Version 3.0 - BETA
Press  for HELP -- A11+ for Alternate HELP
Figure 9.5-1
Once the user selects the EXPORT TO SAS option from the Options Menu, a message will
appear giving the user the option of continuing as shown in Figure 9.5-1. If the user elects
to continue, the NPSMS data will be converted to ASCII files and placed in a directory
called \UPLOAD.
9.6 MAINTENANCE
The MAINTENANCE selection reorganizes the NPSMS database indexes in order to
improve system performance. NPSMS MAINTENANCE should be performed periodically.
The MAINTENANCE selection also removes any deleted records from the files. Once the
user selects MAINTENANCE, a message will be displayed as shown in Figure 9.6-1. The
user has no active role during this operation.
=0.00
NPSMS
Management Design Annual Reports Graphics Options Quit
Conf igurat ion
Backup Data
Restore Data
Import/Export
Export to SAS
Maintenance
Performing Database Maintenance, Please Wait
(Packing Data and Reindexing Files)
te
les
ssor
N0NP0INT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Version 3.0 - BETA
Press  for HELP -- A1t+ for Alternate HELP
Figure 9.6-1
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9.7 DELETE STATE
The DELETE STATE selection enables the user to delete a state and all the associated
records from the NPSMS files including management area information, BMP information,
monitoring design information, and all annual reports entered for the state. Once the user
selects DELETE STATE from the Options Menu, the screen in Figure 9.7-1 will be
displayed.
| Management Design Annual Reports Graphics
Options Quit
	U.UU—1
NPSMS |

Configuration
Backup Data
Restore Data
Import/Export





Enter the State You Wish to Delete


State:
Lead Agency:
EPA Region:


Press Fl-List Current States ENTER( J)-Accept ESC-Cancel Delete





NONPOINT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Version 3.0 - BETA
Press  for HELP -- Alt+ for Alternate HELP
Figure 9.7-1
The user must enter the state to be deleted or press the  key for a selectable list of
the current states in the database. Once the user has selected the state to be deleted, a
screen will be displayed showing the number of records associated with the state. See the
example in Figure 9.7-2.
Management Design Annual Reports Graphics Options Quit
STATE DELETE FUNCTION
Configuration
Backup Data
Restore Data
=0.00
NPSMS
3
STATE: NY
REGION: 2
Management Area:
AGENCY: DEC
RECORDS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS STATE 	
1 Monitoring Data: 1 Annual Reports:
FlO-Delete State and Associated Records
ESC-Cancel/Return to Menu
NONPOINT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Version 3.0 - BETA
Press  for HELP -- Alt+ for Alternate HELP
Figure 9.7-2
The user must press the  key to delete all the records associated with the state or
the  key to cancel the deletion.
Note that the DELETE STATE function will perform database maintenance to
permanently remove the deleted records from the NPSMS databases.
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9.8 SYSTEM TABLES
The SYSTEM TABLES selection allows for maintenance of the NPSMS system tables
(reference tables that provide lookup values for certain fields in the system). This function
enables the user to make changes to the system tables which are used as selectable lists
within the NPSMS.
=0.00=5
NPSMS I
Management Design Annual Reports Graphics Options Quit
Conf igurat ion
Backup Data
Restore Data
export
SYSTEM TABLES So SAS
i nee
tate
ables
cessor
Parameter Names
Waterbody Uses
M. Area Pollutants
Funding Uses
State Codes (FIPS)
Information Types
Land Use Names
BMP Names
NA Source Names
User ID Table
View Log Table
N0NP0INT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Version 3.0 - BETA
Press  for HELP -- A1t+ for Alternate HELP
Figure 9.8-1
Once the user selects the SYSTEM TABLES option from the Options Menu, a list of all
the system tables within the NPSMS will be displayed. See the example in Figure 9.8-1.
The user may choose any table in the list to be modified. After the user selects a system
table, the table will be displayed as shown in the example, Figure 9.8-2.
Management Design Annual Reports Graphics Options Quit
r
Conf igurat ion
=0.00=5
NPSMS
ii
PARAMETER NAMES
Parame. Code Parameter Name
8100-01
H100-01
B200-01
B200-02
00425
00430
00415
00410
31851
47006
00303
00304
00324
FISH - BIOLOGICAL
FISH - HABITAT
FISH-KILLS
RUN-OFF
ALKALINITY,
ALKALINITY,
ALKALINITY,
ALKALINITY,
BICARBONATE
CARONATE
PHENOLPHTHALEIN
TOTAL
BACTERIA, DENITRIFIERS,
BACTERIA. TOTAL PER ML
BOD, 1 DAY, 20 DEG C
BOD, 2 DAY, 20 DEG C
BOD, 20 DAY, 20 DEG C
MPN PER GRAM WET WGT.
PLATE CT. AGS AGAR 23C
Type Units
B
Count
B
Count
B
Count
S
MG/L
S
MG/L
S
MG/L
S
MG/L
S

S

S
MG/L
S
MG/L
S
MG/L
- Move Highlight Bar
ESC-L'XIT A-ADD C-CHANGE
=Top of List	=
D-DELE1E
Figure 9.8-2
The user may add, change, or delete any entry in the table. Once the modifications have
been made, the user must press the  key for each field or  and W to
save the changes.
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9.9 WORD PROCESSOR
The WORD PROCESSOR option allows the user to start the word processor or editor that
is defined by the OPTIONS/CONFIGURATION/WP NAME menu selection. The WORD
PROCESSOR function provides the capability of using any word processing program such
as Microsoft Word or Word Perfect without exiting NPSMS. Once the WORD
PROCESSOR option is selected, the screen shown in Figure 9.9-1 will be displayed.
Management Design Annua) Reports Graphics Options Quit
(==-=0.00=51
NPSMS |

Configuration
8ackup Data
Restore Data
Import/Export
Export to SAS
Maintenance



J Enter File to Edit:
8 [ Fl-List Files J-Accept ESC-Cancel ]
NONPOINT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Version 3.0 - BETA
Press  for HELP -- Alt+ for Alternate HELP
Figure 9.9-1
The user must enter the file name to be edited or press the  key for a selectable list
of all the files in the current directory.
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APPENDIX A - REPORT OUTPUT SAMPLES
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NPSHS
U.S. EPA NonPoint Source Management System
^Date: 08/29/91	Problem Assessment Report	Page: 1
Contribution Source Cont
St NPS Management 10	Waterbody ID	Pollutant	HPS Point Bckgrnd Type
NY NYSENECA1	NYCAYUGAl	OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS)	0.40 0.40 0.20 C
PHOSPHORUS FORMS	0.50 0.40 0.10 C
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Date: 08/29/91
NPSHS
U.S. EPA MonPoint Source Management System
Implementation Plan Sunnary
Page:
STATE: NY MANAGEMENT AREA ID: NYSENECA1
BMP: ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
UNITS: A.U. CONTROLLED
GOAL: 2000
GOAL TYPE: C
Controlled Source
DAIRIES
Pollutant 	
OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS)
Impaired Use
RECREATION
WARM FISH
PHOSPHORUS FORMS
FISH
SUIM
BMP: NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT
UNITS: ACRES SERVED
GOAL: 45,000
GOAL TYPE: A
Controlled Source
CROPLAND
Pollutant 	
PHOSPHORUS FORMS
Impaired Use
FISH
SUIM
GOLF COURSES
PHOSPHORUS FORMS
FISH
SUIM
RESIDENTIAL LAUNS
PHOSPHORUS FORMS
FISH
SUIM
STATE & CITY PARKS
PHOSPHORUS FORMS
FISH
SUIM
BMP: SEPTIC SYSTEM UPGRADES
UNITS: # PERFORMING WELL
GOAL: 110
GOAL TYPE: C
Controlled Source 	
UNSEWERED LAKESHORE RESIDENCES
Pollutant 	
OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS)
Impaired Use
FISH
SWIM
PHOSPHORUS FORMS
FISH
SWIM
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N P S H S
U.S. EPA NonPoint Source Management System
Monitoring Stations Suimary
Page: 1
t Management Area ID	Uaterbody ID
Y NYSENECA1	NYCAYUGA1
C/B Design Station Primary Code Station Type
Drainage Shared
BIO Up/Down NYDEC CAYUGA801
NYDEC CAYUGAB02
Upstream Station
Downstream Station
8.000 N
15.000 n
Y NYSENECA1
NYCAYUGA1
CHEM Up/Down NYDEC CAYUGA101
NYDEC CAYUGA102
Upstream Station
Downstream Station
10.000 N
15.000 U
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Date: 08/29/91
N P S M S
U.S. EPA NonPoint Source Management System
Monitoring Station Parameters Report
Page: 1
STATE: NY MANAGEMENT AREA ID: NYSENECA1
WATERBOOY ID: NYCAYUGA1
STATION TYPE: Upstream Station
STATION NO: NYDEC
PRIMARY COOE: CAYUGAB01
BIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS (Chemical):
Parameter Name 	
FLOW, STREAM, INSTANTANEOUS, CFS
BIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS (Non-Chemical):
Parameter Name 	
FISH HABITAT CONDITION INDEX
INDEX OF BIOLOGICAL INTEGRITY
Parm Reporting Expl.
Type Units	 Var.
S CFS	C
	CUTOFF VALUES	
Abn. High/Norm Norm/Abn. Low
21	11
Parm	Reporting	Expl.
Type	Units		Var.
8	SCORE	N
B	SCORE	N
	INDICES	
Fully Threatened Partially
50	40	30
40	35	30
Max.	Reason.	Re
Pot.	Att.	BP.
75.00	60.00	B
60.00	45.00	B
STATION TYPE: Downstream Station
STATION NO: NYDEC
PRIMARY COOE: CAYUGAB02
BIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS (Chemical):
Parameter Name 	
FL0VI, STREAM, INSTANTANEOUS, CFS
BIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS (Non-ChemicaI):
Parameter Name 	
FISH HABITAT CONDITION INDEX
INDEX OF BIOLOGICAL INTEGRITY
Parm Reporting Expl.
Type Units	 Var.
S CFS	C
	CUTOFF VALUES	
Abn. High/Norm Norm/Abn. Low
23	14
Parm	Reporting	Expl.
Type	Units		Var.
B	SCORE	N
B	SCORE	N
	INDICES	
Fully Threatened Partially
50	40	30
40	35	30
Max.	Reason.	Re
Pot.	Att.	BP
75.00	60.00	B
60.00	45.00	B
STATE: NY MANAGEMENT AREA ID: NYSENECA1	WATERBOOY ID: NYCAYUGA1
STATION TYPE: Upstream Station	STATION NO: NYDEC	PRIMARY CODE: CAYUGA101
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Date: 08/29/91
MPSKS
U.S. EPA NonPoint Source Management System
Annual Report WO Parameter Frequencies
Page: 1
'ATE: NY MANAGEMENT AREA ID: NYSENECA1

WATERBOOY ID: NYCAYUGA1

YEAR
: 1990



STATION TYPE: Upstream Station STATION NO:
NYDEC
PRIMARY COOE: CAYUGAB01






CHEMICAL PARAMETERS:

- --QUARTILE VALUES	






Parameter Name
-75
-50- -25-
COUNTS/SEASON:
1
2
3
4
BOO, 5 DAY, 20 DEG C
125
50 15
Highest

5
0
0
0



High

5
0
0
0



Low

5
0
0
0



Lowest

5
0
0
0
FLOW, STREAM, INSTANTANEOUS, CFS
25
15 12
Highest

5
0
0
0



High

5
0
0
0



Low

5
0
0
0



Lowest

5
0
0
0
PHOSPHORUS, TOTAL (MG/L AS P)
.100
.025 .005
Highest

5
0
0
0



Hi gh

5
0
0
0



Low

5
0
0
0



Lowest

5
0
0
0
BIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS (Chemical):		CUTOFF VALUES	
Parameter Name	Abn. High/Norm Norm/Abn. Low SCORES/VALUES: 1
FLOW, STREAM, INSTANTANEOUS, CFS	21	11	N
BIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS (Non-Chemical):
Parameter Name
FISH HABITAT CONDITION INDEX
INDEX OF BIOLOGICAL INTEGRITY
	INDICES	
Fully Threatened Partially
50	40	30
40	35	30
SCORES/VALUES
40
35
STATION TYPE: Downstream Station
STATION NO: NYDEC
PRIMARY COOE: CAYUGA102
CHEMICAL PARAMETERS:
Parameter Name
BOO, 5 DAY, 20 DEG C
-75-
250
-QUART ILE VALUES-
•50-
150
-25-
50
COUNTS/SEASON:	12	3	4
Highest	5 0	0	0
High	5 0	0	0
Low	5 0	0	0
Lowest	5 0	0	0
FLOW, STREAM, INSTANTANEOUS, CFS
29
17
14
Highest
High
Low
Lowest
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U.S. EPA NonPoint Source Management System
Monitoring Station Parameters Report
Page:
CHEMICAL PARAMETERS:

Parm
Report ing

-OUARTILE
VALUES	
Parameter Name 	
Type
Units 	
-75-
•50-
-25-
BOO, 5 DAY, 20 DEG C
S
MG/L
125
50
15
FLOW, STREAM, INSTANTANEOUS, CFS
S
CFS
25
15
12
PHOSPHORUS, TOTAL (MG/L AS P)
S

.100
.025
.005
STATION TYPE: Downstream Station
STATION NO: NYDEC
PRIMARY COOE: CAYUGA102
CHEMICAL PARAMETERS:
Parameter Name 	
BOO, 5 DAY, 20 DEG C
FLOW, STREAM, INSTANTANEOUS, CFS
PHOSPHORUS, TOTAL (MG/L AS P)
Parm
Report ing

¦•OUARTILE VALUES	
Type
Units 	
-75-
-50- -25-
S
MG/L
250
150 50
S
CFS
29
17 14
s

.125
.055 .035
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NPSHS
Date: 08/29/91
U.S. EPA NonPoint Source Management System
Biological/Habitat Station vs Reference Report
Page:
Monitoring Design: Upstream/Downstream Study
Station 1: Upstream Station Station Code: NYDEC Primary code: CAYUGAB01
Station 2: Downstream Station Station Code: NYDEC Primary code: CAYUGAB02
Station 1 vs Station 2
Parameter Name
FISH HABITAT CONDITION INDEX
Year	1
1990	200.00
1991	160.00
1992	150.00
Station 1 vs Reasonable Attainment
12	3	4
66.67
66.67
75.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
INDEX OF BIOLOGICAL INTEGRITY
1990	140.00
1991	140.00
1992	125.00
77.78
93.33
88.89
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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Date: 08/29/91
NPSHS
U.S. EPA NonPoint Source Management System
Annual Report WO Parameter Frequencies
Page:
PHOSPHORUS, TOTAL (HG/L AS P)
.125
.055
.035
Highest
High
Low
Lowest
BIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS (Chemical):		CUTOFF VALUES	
Parameter Name	Abn. High/Norm Norm/Abn. Low SCORES/VALUES: 1
FLOW, STREAM, INSTANTANEOUS, CFS	23	U	N
BIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS (Non-Chemical):
Parameter Name
FISH HABITAT CONDITION INDEX
INDEX OF BIOLOGICAL INTEGRITY
Fully
50
40
--•INDICES	
Threatened Partially
SCORES/VALUES
40
35
30
30
20
25
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' Date: 08/29/91
N P S M S
U.S. EPA NonPoint Source Management System
Exceptions Report
Page: 1
STATE: NY MANAGEMENT AREA ID: NYSENECA1
SSSSSSSSSSISeSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS3SSSSSI3SSS3SS=SSS=
PART 1: MANAGEMENT AREA POLLUTANTS VS. BMP POLLUTANTS
Waterbody Id	Management Area Pollutants NOT FOUND in BMP
No Exceptions
PART 2: MONITORING DESIGN PARAMETERS VS. ANNUAL REPORT PARAMETERS
Biological/Habitat
Expl. Var. Waterbody Id	Station Agency	Monitoring Design Parameters NOT FOUND in Annual Report
No Biological/Habitat Exceptions
Chemical/Physical
Expl. Var. Waterbody Id	Station Agency	Monitoring Design Parameters NOT FOUND in Annual Report
No Chemical/Physical Exceptions
PART 3: BMP POLLUTANTS VS. ANNUAL REPORT IMPLEMENTATION POLLUTANTS
BMP Name	Source Name	BMP Pollutants NOT FOUND in Annual Report
NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT	RESIDENTIAL LAWNS	PHOSPHORUS FORMS
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APPENDIX B - GRAPHIC OUTPUT SAMPLES
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0 - BACKGROUND
^ " POINT
m - NPS
MANAGEMENT AREA PROBLEM POLLUTANTS
STATE: NY MA: NYSENECA1 WB: NYCAYUGA1
PHOSPHORUS FORMS
OXYGEN CONSUMING MflTERIflLS (DO FRO
DATE: 08^30
PAGE: 1
10 20 30 40 SO 60 70 80
Percentage of Contribution
so 100
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+	- SEASON 1
A	- SEASON 2
¦	- SEASON 3
~	- SEASON 4
A/R PARAMETERS - BIOLOGICAL VS HABITAT
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DATE: 08/
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INDEX OF BIOLOGICAL INTEGRITY
30
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35
40
45
50
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A UPSTRERM STATION
~ DOWNSTREAM STATION
BIOLOGICAL/HABITAT PARAMETER - TREND PLOT
STATE: NY MA: NYSENECA1 WB: NYCAYUCA1
PRRRMETER: FISH HfiBITRT CONDITION INDEX
DRTE: 08^30/91
SCORES/
VRLUES
1
0
YERR'SERSON "
1
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01 - HIGHEST
E£3 - high
~ - LOW
ES - LOWEST
LEFT - UPSTREAM 25 1
RIGHT - DOWNSTREAM 2J
20
18
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13
10
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CHEMICAL/PHYSICAL PARAMETER - TREND PLOT
STRTE: NY MR: NYSENECR1 WB: NYCflYUGRI
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TOTRL FUNDING
$150,500
USES OF FUNDING FOR MANAGEMENT AREA
STATE: NY
MR: NYSENECfll
DATE: 08^30 91
PRGE: I
REPORTING
INFORMATION RND EOUC
MONITORING.
COST-SHARING
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

- 8/000

-'I'll1!'!1!
- 30,500
- 25,000

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5000 10000 15000
20000 25000 30000
DOLLARS
35000 40000 45000 50000
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APPENDIX C - STANDARD SYSTEM TABLES
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DESIGNATED USES [List 1]
USE CODE
WILDLIFE
WARM FISH
COLD FISH
SHELLFISH
DRINKING
AGRICULTUR
IRRIGATION
LIVESTOCK
INDUSTRIAL
RECREATION
REC-PRIMRY
REC-SECOND
REC-NONCON
NAVIGATION
HIGH QUAL.
FISH CONSU
AQUA LIFE
SWIMMING
USE NAME
Fish and Wildlife
Warm Water Fishery
Cold Water Fishery
Shellfish Protection
Domestic Water Supply
Agriculture
Irrigation (Agriculture)
Livestock Watering (Agriculture)
Industrial
Recreation
Primary Contact Recreation
Secondary Contact Recreation
Noncontact Recreation
Navigation
High Quality/Nondegradation
Fish Consumption
Aquatic Lite Support
Swimming
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PROBLEM POLLUTANTS [List 2]
POLLUTANT NAME
PESTICIDES
PRIORITY ORGANICS
METALS
AMMONIA
NITROGEN FORMS
PHOSPHORUS FORMS
ACIDITY
SEDIMENT/SILTATION
SUSPENDED SOLIDS
OXYGEN CONSUMING MATERIALS (DO PROBLEMS)
CHLORIDES
OTHER SALINITY
PATHOGENS
RADIATION
OIL AND GREASE
TASTE AND ODOR
FLOW ALTERATION
THERMAL MODIFICATION
OTHER HABITAT ALTERATIONS
OTHER
CHLORINE
NUTRIENTS
PH
SILTATION
ORGANIC ENRICHMENT/DO
SALINITY/TDS
NOXIOUS AQUATIC PLANTS
FILLING AND DRAINING
NONPRIORITY ORGANICS
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RELATIVE CONTRIBUTION INFORMATION TYPES [List 3]
INFORMATION TYPE	CODE
Chemical Load Data	L
Chemical Concentration	C
Biological or Habitat	I
Modeling Data	M
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BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES [List 4]
CLASS
CODE
BMP NAME
20
21
CONSERVATION TILLAGE
20
22
INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
20
23
ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
20
24
POROUS PAVEMENTS
20
25
ROAD/SKID TRAIL MANAGEMENT
20
26
LAND SURFACE ROUGHENING
20
27
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
20
28
BANK STABILIZATION
20
29
RIPRAPPING
20
30
DETENTION/SEDIMENTATION BASINSA'RAPS
20
31
RUNOFF DIVERSIONS
20
32
REDESIGNED STREETS/PARKING LOTS
40

NPS CONTROLS - LAND USE ORDINANCE/REGULATION
50

STATE NPS CONTROL PROGRAM
60

STATE LAKE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
70

EMISSION CONTROL PROGRAM
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CONTROLLED SOURCES [List 5]
CLASS
SOURCE NAME
1000
AGRICULTURE
1100
NONIRRIGATED CROP PRODUCTION
1200
IRRIGATED CROP PRODUCTION
1300
SPECIALTY CROP PRODUCTION
1400
PASTURE LAND
1500
RANGE LAND
1600
FEEDLOTS - ALL TYPES
1700
AQUACULTURE
1800
ANIMAL HOLDING/MANAGMENT AREAS
1900
MANURE LAGOONS
2000
SILVICULTURE
2100
HARVESTING, RESTORATION, RESIDUE MANAGEMENT
2200
FOREST MANAGEMENT
2300
ROAD CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE
3000
CONSTRUCTION
3100
HIGHWAY/ROAD/BRIDGE
3200
LAND DEVELOPMENT
4000
URBAN RUNOFF
5000
RESOURCE EXTRACTION
5100
SURFACE MINING
5200
SUBSURFACE MINING
5300
PLACER MINING
5400
DREDGE MINING
5500
PETROLEUM ACTIVITIES
5600
MILL TAILINGS
5700
MINE TAILINGS
6000
LAND DISPOSAL
6100
SLUDGE
6200
WASTEWATER
6300
LANDFILLS
6400
INDUSTRIAL LAND TREATMENT
6500
ONSITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS
6600
HAZARDOUS WASTE
6700
SEPTAGE DISPOSAL
7000
HYDRO/HABITAT MODIFICATION
7100
CHANNELIZATION
7200
DREDGING
7300
DAM CONTRUCTION
7400
FLOW REGULATION/MODIFICATION
7500
BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
7600
REMOVAL OF RIPARIAN VEGETATION
7700
STREAMBANK MODIFICTION/DESTABILIZATION
7800
DRAINING/FILLING OF WETLANDS
8000
OTHER
8100
ATMOSPHERIC DEPOSITION
8200
WASTE STORAGE/STORAGE TANK LEAKS
8300
HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE AND RUNOFF
8400
SPILLS
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USES OF FUNDING [List 6]
FUNDING USE NAME
COST-SHARING
WATER QUALITY MONITORING
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
INFORMATION AND EDUCATION
ENFORCEMENT
ANALYSIS & REPORTING
RESEARCH
PLANNING
LAND TREATMENT MONITORING
MONITORING
EQUIPMENT
STAFFING
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LAND USES [List 7]
LAND USE NAME
COMMERCIAL
INDUSTRIAL
RESIDENTIAL
COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL
CULTIVATED CROPLAND
NON-CULTIVATED CROPLAND
PASTURELAND
RANGELAND-FEDERAL
FOREST LAND-FEDERAL
SURFACE WATER
FEDERAL LAND
STATE LAND
PAVED ROADS/HIGHWAYS
SURFACE MINES
SUBSURFACE MINES
WETLANDS
LAKES
STREAMS/RIVERS
ESTUARY
MILITARY BASES
UNPAVED ROADS/HIGHWAYS
GRASSLAND
RIPARIAN ZONE-FOREST
FOREST LAND-STATE
FOREST LAND-PRIVATE
RANGELAND-PRIVATE
RIPARIAN ZONE-WETLANDS
STATE PARK
FEDERAL PARK
MUNICIPAL PARK
SMALL LIVESTOCK OPERATIONS-DAIRY
SMALL CONFINED LIVESTOCK OPERATIONS
LARGE CONFINED LIVESTOCK OPERATIONS
DESERT
NATIVE PRAIRIE
UNMANAGED FOREST
UNMANAGED GRASSLAND
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MONITORING PARAMETERS [list 8]
CODE PARAMETER NAME	TYPE UNITS
00425 ALKALINITY, BICARBONATE	S MG/L
00430 ALKALINITY, CARONATE	S MG/L
00415 ALKALINITY, PHENOLPHTHALEIN	S MG/L
00410 ALKALINITY, TOTAL	S MG/L
47006 BACTERIA, TOTAL PER ML PLATE CT. AGS AGAR 23C	S
31851 BACTERIA, DENITRIFIERS, MPN PER GRAM WET WGT	S
80087 BOD, CARBONACEOUS, 20 DAY, 20 DEG C	S MG/L
50084 BOD, PLANT EFFLUENT, 5 DAY, 20 DEG C	S MG/L
00303	BOD, 1 DAY, 20 DEG C	S MG/L
00304	BOD, 2 DAY, 20 DEG C	S MG/L
00324 BOD, 20 DAY, 20 DEG C	S MG/L
00305	BOD, 3 DAY, 20 DEG C	S MG/L
85001 BOD, 5 DAY	S MG/L
00310 BOD, 5 DAY, 20 DEG C	S MG/L
00315 BOD, 7 DAY, 20 DEG C	S MG/L
34318	CHLOROFORM, DRY	S
34319	CHLOROFORM, WET	S
32106 CHLOROFORM, WHOLE WATER, UG/L	S UG/L
71501 CONDITION INDEX, BIOLOGICAL, OYSTERS AIR WGT. TEC S
78501 CONDITION INDEX, ORGANIC, OYSTERS AIR WGT. TECH.	S
31625 FECAL COLIFORM, MF, M-FC, 0.7 UM	S
31616 FECAL COLIFORM, MEMBR FILTER, M-FC BROTH, 44.5 C	S
31615 FECAL COLIFORM, MPN, EC MED, 44.5 C (TUBE 31614)	S
31614 FECAL COLOFORM, MPN, TUBE CONFIGURATION	S
50050 FLOW, IN CONDUIT OR THRU A TREATMENT PLANT, MG S MGD
00057 FLOW, INDICATES IT HAS BEEN CHECKED	S
50047	FLOW, MAXIMUM DURING 24 HOUR PERIOD, MGD	S MGD
50048	FLOW, MINIMUM DURING 24 HOUR PERIOD, MGD	S MGD
00061 FLOW, STREAM, INSTANTANEOUS, CFS	S CFS
00060 FLOW, STREAM, MEAN DAILY, CFS	S CFS
00608 NITROGEN, AMMONIA, DISSOLVED (MG/L AS N)	S MG/L N
00610 NITROGEN, AMMONIA, TOTAL (MG/L AS N)	S
00625 NITROGEN, KJELDAHL, TOTAL (MG/L AS N)	S
00605 NITROGEN, ORGANIC, TOTAL (MG/L AS N)	S
00600 NITROGEN, TOTAL (MG/L AS N)	S
71887 NITROGEN, TOTAL, AS N03 - MG/L	S
00400 PH (STANDARD UNITS)	S
00403 PH, LAB, STANDARD UNITS	S
00666 PHOSPHORUS, DISSOLVED (MG/L AS P)	S
00671 PHOSPHORUS, DISSOLVED ORTHOPHOSPHATE (MG/L AS P) S
00665 PHOSPHORUS, TOTAL (MG/L AS P)	S
70507 PHOSPHORUS, IN TOTAL ORTHOPHOSPHATE (MG/L AS P) S
00045 PRECIPITATION, TOTAL (INCHES PER DAY)	S
85599 PRECIPITATION, TOTAL/PERIOD-RAIN EQUIV. CM/SAMPLE S
00480 SALINITY, PARTS PER THOUSAND	S
70305 SALINITY, BASED ON CONDUCTIVITY	S
80250 SEDIMENT, PARTICLE SIZE FRACT. < .0625MM % DRY WGT S
00020	TEMPERATURE, AIR (DEGREES CENTIGRADE)	S
00021	TEMPERATURE, AIR (DEGREES FAHRENHEIT)	S
00010	TEMPERATURE, WATER (DEGREES CENTIGRADE)	S
00011	TEMPERATURE, WATER (DEGREES FAHRENHEIT)	S
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MONITORING PARAMETERS [List 8 (continued)]
CODE PARAMETER NAME
TYPE UNITS
01350 TURBIDITY (SEVERITY)	S
00070 TURBIDITY (JACKSON CANDLE UNITS)	S
00076 TURBIDITY, HACH TURBIDIMETER (FORMAZIN TURB UNIT)	S
FHCI FISH HABITAT CONDITION INDEX	B
NYB001 INDEX OF BIOLOGICAL INTEGRITY	B
NYH001 OTHER HABITAT ALTERATION	B
SCORE
SCORE
SCORE
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STATE NAMES/FIPS CODES
CODE
EPA REGION
STATE
AL
4
Alabama
AK
10
Alaska
AZ
9
Arizona
AR
6
Arkansas
CA
9
California
CO
8
Colorado
CT
1
Connecticut
DE
3
Delaware
DC
3
District of Columbia
FL
4
Florida
GA
4
Georgia
HI
9
Hawaii
ID
10
Idaho
IL
5
Illinois
IN
5
Indiana
IA
7
Iowa
KS
7
Kansas
KY
4
Kentucky
LA
6
Louisiana
ME
1
Maine
MD
3
Maryland
MA
1
Massachusetts
MI
5
Michigan
MN
5
Minnesota
MS
4
Mississippi
MO
7
Missouri
MT
8
Montana
NE
7
Nebraska
NV
9
Nevada
NH
1
New Hampshire
NJ
2
New Jersey
NM
6
New Mexico
NY
2
New York
NC
4
North Carolina
ND
8
North Dakota
OH
5
Ohio
OK
6
Oklahoma
OR
10
Oregon
PA
3
Pennsylvania
RI
1
Rhode Island
SC
4
South Carolina
SD
8
South Dakota
TN
4
Tennessee
TX
6
Texas
UT
8
Utah
VT
1
Vermont
VA
3
Virginia
WA
10
Washington
WV
3
West Virginia
WI
5
Wisconsin
WY
8
Wyoming
PR
2
Puerto Rico
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