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SPARS Helpdesk:
Phone: 515/242-5100
Fax: 515/242-5094

Attn: SPARS Iowa-DNR Air Quality Bureau 7900 Hickman Rd. Suite #1 Urbandale, IA 50322


Overview

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.
  • Follow the DNR's permit application review via the Internet.

The Public can use SPARS (without password access) to:
  • Track local permit applications and issued permits.
  • View reports via the Internet.

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.

For access to SPARS web, or for information about it, please use the links provided next to the logo at the top of the page.

 

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