COMPASS-EI–Manual – Chapter 4
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2.
Agency ID Number.
The ID number currently in use by the agency, which may differ from the user’s ID
number if the Emission Point was renamed.
3.
Description
(Mandatory).
The description of the emission point.
4.
Operating Status
(Mandatory).
Active
Shut Down
5.
Emission Point Type
(Mandatory).
Emission points are classified into one of three types: stacks (vents), flares, and fugitive
area. Identify each emission point as a stack, flare, or fugitive area and select the
appropriate type from the dropdown.
6.
Geographical Coordinates
(Either Geographic or UTM Coordinates are Mandatory).
The correct geographical location for each specified emission point either in
latitude/longitude or universal transverse mercator (UTM) coordinates. Latitudes and
longitudes should be accurate to within a tenth of a second. For UTM coordinates,
indicate the UTM zone number and the UTM coordinates in meters.
a.)
Latitude.
Enter the degrees, minutes and seconds north latitude. The
minutes and seconds should be less than 60.
b.)
Longitude.
Enter the degrees, minutes and seconds west longitude. The
minutes and seconds should be less than 60.
c.)
UTM Zone
Enter the UTM coordinates for the emission point location.
d.)
East Meters
.
Enter the east meters for the emission point location.
e.)
North Meters
.
Enter the north meters for the emission point location.
7.
Permits.
List permit(s) related to this emission point.
8.
Comments.
Describe the facility’s function. Or user can provide any clarifying information related to
facility activities or parameters.
