SPARS (State Permitting and Air Reporting System) Web is a web-based program designed to allow citizens, industry and the public access to a wide array of air pollution control information. SPARS Web provides the following features:

What SPARS can be used for:

• Fill out and submit construction and operating permit applications on-line via the Web.
• Update and submit Title V and Minor Source emission inventories.
• Reduce data entry by importing existing information in SPARS into permit applications and emission inventories.
• Enter consistent information easier via drop down lists for choices of valid information.
• Attach supporting documentation in TIF, Microsoft Office, HTML formats, etc.
• Maintain a current list of equipment and site information.

The Public can use SPARS (without password access) to:

• Track local permit applications and issued permits.
• Follow the DNR's permit application review via the Internet.

Facilities can use SPARS (password required) to:

• Download spreadsheets displaying emissions data submitted in Title V Forms 3.0 and 4.0 and in Minor Source Forms INV-3 and INV-4.

The DNR uses SPARS to:

• Receive consistent and valid information from applicants electronically.
• Maintain air quality data in database.
• Query data during permit reviews.
• Generate special reports for internal and external uses.
• Allow users to view data simultaneously.

The SPARS Advisory Committee provides recommendations to the DNR related to the current and future operations of SPARS.