CEIDARS-Lite

CEIDARS-Lite
[No Longer Used at ARB]

Overview --  Who Can Use CEIDARS-Lite? --  System Requirements --
  Software Download --  Instructions --  Optional -- 

 

 

   Overview

CEIDARS-Lite may no longer be used to submit AB 2588 inventory data. HARP has replaced CEIDARS-Lite as the preferred method of data transmission.

The CEIDARS-Lite is Windows 95 or Windows NT based software that can be used to electronically submit criteria and toxic emission inventory data.  This software uses formats consistent with CEIDARS 2.5, the latest version of the California Emission Inventory Development and Reporting System, which allows the reporting of both criteria and toxic emissions.  The data entered in CEIDARS-Lite can be exported into a file which can be submitted to districts for uploading to CEIDARS 2.5.  CEIDARS-Lite is currently being used in the California Air Toxics Hot Spots regulation (AB2588). 

CEIDARS-Lite is a subset of a much larger software program called HARP (Hot Spots Analysis and Reporting Program) that also will include prioritization, dispersion analysis, and geographical information (GIS).  HARP is being completed by Dillingham Software Engineering of San Diego, CA under contract to the ARB Stationary Source Division.

 

   Who Can Use CEIDARS-Lite?

Facilities who submit either criteria air pollutant data OR toxic air pollutant data under the AB2588 "Hot Spots" program can use CEIDARS-Lite to submit their data.  Because facility data is submitted first to their local air pollution control districts, and not directly to the ARB, facilities who wish to submit their data using CEIDARS-Lite must first contact their district to obtain permission to do so.  Data should be submitted by facilities to districts, who will in turn evaluate the data and forward them to the ARB. Districts can also use this software to input area source emissions data for criteria pollutants. 

 

   System Requirements

Windows 95 or Windows NT.

At least 16 MB of RAM and 20 MB of free diskspace in your computer.

   Software Download for Installation - Required

Download (1) followed by (3) OR if you have trouble downloading (1), download (2) followed by (3).

[(1) is an executable CEIDARS-Lite setup file; (2) is all eight individual setup files.]

1.  CEIDARS-Lite (19,225 Kb) - executable CEIDARS-Lite setup file

2.  Individual Setup Files (if you are having trouble downloading the above)

3.  UPDATE - latest updated table(s).

After installing CEIDARS-Lite, use the Utilities menu in the CEIDARS-Lite program and select "Update Fixed Tables" to update the software.


   Instructions - Must read and follow to operate HARP correctly

If you have downloaded CEI_LITE.EXE, locate CEI_LITE.EXE with Windows Explorer and double click on it to start installing CEIDARS-Lite.  If you have downloaded the setup files individually, you must run SETUP1110b.EXE to install and operate the CEIDARS-Lite.  Using Windows Explorer, locate the SETUP1110b.EXE file in the download directory and double click on it to install CEIDARS-Lite.

At some point during the installation, the setup program will ask where you wish the "Data Access Libraries" to be installed.  In most cases, you should accept the recommendation of the installation program; however, on machines attached to a network, you may not have the privilege to write on the suggested directory.  In this case, type in the following directory name and click "OK": "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Shared\DAO". 

Important

Once the installation is completed, CEIDARS-Lite is ready for operation.  The setup program will create an icon on your desktop.  This icon is shaped like a harp and should be named CEIDARS-Lite.  To run the program, double click on this icon and follow the manual.

Alternately, you can launch this program from within the Windows Explorer by double clicking on the HARP.EXE file.

 

   Optional

Users Manual (714 Kb) - Adobe Acrobat format documentation

To view or print the User Manual, you need the Adobe Acrobat Reader for windows installed on your machine.  It can be downloaded free of charge from Adobe.  Note that the User Manual is over 100 pages in length.

 

Please send questions or comments to:
ARB's Emission Inventory Branch