EPA/542/B-93/008
October 1993
Accessing Federal Data
for Contaminated Site
Clean-Up Technologies
Third Edition
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Accessing Federal Data Bases for
Contaminated Site Clean-Up
Technologies
Third Edition
Prepared by the Member Agencies of the
Federal Remediation Technologies Roundtable:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Department of Defense
U.S. Air Force
U.S. Army
U.S. Navy
Department of Energy
Department of Interior
1993
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NOTICE
This document has been funded by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under Contract
68-W2-004. It has been subject to administrative review by all agencies participating in the Federal
Remediation Technologies Roundtable, and has been approved for publication. Mention of trade names
or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface iv
Alternative Treatment Technology Information Center (ATTIC) 1
Case Study Data System 2
Cleanup Information Bulletin Board System (CLU-IN) 3
Cost of Remedial Action (CORA) Model 5
Defense Environmental Electronic Bulletin Board System (DEEBBS) 7
Defense RDT&E Online System (DROLS) 8
Energy Science and Technology Data Base 9
Environmental Technical Information System (ETIS) 10
Environmental Technologies Remedial Actions Data Exchange (EnviroTRADE) 12
Environmental Technology Information System (TIS) 13
Hazardous Waste Superfund Collection Data Base (HWSFD) 15
Installation Restoration Data Management Information System 17
National Technical Information Service (NTIS) Bibliographic Data Base 19
New Technology from DOE (NTD) 21
* Prospective Technology (ProTech) and the Technology Catalogue 22
Records of Decision System (RODS) 23
ReOpt: Electronic Encyclopedia of Remedial Action Options 24
Research in Progress (RE*) Data Base 26
RREL Treatability Data Base 27
Soil Transport and Fate Data Base 28
* Technology Integration System Support (TISS) 29
Vendor Information System for Innovative Treatment Technologies (VISITT) 30
Waste Management Information System 32
NOTE: Data bases marked with an asterisk (*) are appearing for the first time in this edition.
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PREFACE
The Federal Remediation Technologies Roundtable developed this publication to provide information
on accessing Federal data bases that contain data on innovative remediation technologies. This
document updates and expands information presented in the second edition published in 1992. Data
bases appearing for the first time in this edition are denoted in the Table of Contents by an asterisk.
The profiles contained in this edition were identified through a review of reports, articles, and
publications by Roundtable member-agencies and telephone interviews with data base experts.
Roundtable members include the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Department of
Defense (DOD), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). In
addition, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) participates in Roundtable
meetings.
This document is a reference tool that provides information on those systems maintaining data on
remedial technologies. It may be used by project managers as a pointer to repositories of technical
information, or as a source of contacts that may be useful to future system design. Each data base
profile contains information on data elements, system uses, hardware and software requirements, and
access. The profiles also contain contacts for each system. A matrix showing system characteristics
of the data bases included in this document is provided on page v. The table beginning on page vii
summarizes the information contained in the data base profiles.
This publication will be updated periodically. If you have any suggestions or if you would like to offer
additional data bases for inclusion in future revisions, please complete the form at the end of this
document and return it to the Technology Innovation Office:
Daniel Powell
Technology Innovation Office
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
401 M St., SW, 5102W
Washington, DC 20460
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System Description and Use
The Alternative Treatment Technology Information Center (ATTIC) is a collection of hazardous waste
treatment data bases that are accessed through an electronic bulletin board. In addition to the data bases,
the bulletin board features news items, bulletins, computer files, and a messaging system that enables
users to communicate and request advice from one another and to seek help from the system operator.
The ATTIC system is continually being improved and updated.
Data
ATTIC users can access four data bases directly through the BBS:
• ATTIC Data base (contains over 2000 records on alternative treatment technologies for
remediating hazardous waste)
• RREL Treatability Data base (provides data on the treatability of contaminated water and
soil—see p. 28)
• Technical Assistance Directory (identifies experts on a given technology or contaminant)
• Calendar of Events (lists upcoming conferences and events)
Access
Users can dial directly into the ATTIC system through their own computer by dialing 301-670-3808.
Users without access to a computer or those with questions about the system can contact the system
operator for assistance.
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ATTIC is accessible by any PC or terminal equipped with communications software and a modem.
Contact
Joyce Perdek
U.S. EPA/Risk Reduction Engineering
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2890 Woodbridge Ave. (MS-106)
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908-906-6990
Federal Remediation Technologies Roundtable
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Case Study Data System
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Solid Waste
Washington, DC
System Description and Use
The Case Study Data System (CSDS) is an inventory of over 220 case studies that were developed to
support RCRA rule and guidance development activities affecting facility location, RCRA Corrective
Action, and closure. The system was completed in April 1990. The system can be used to identify case
studies that contain information on treatment technologies used at various specific hazardous waste sites.
Data
The case studies are organized by number in a library at EPA. The CSDS is the indexing system for
this library that identifies appropriate case studies by using data fields and keywords. The case studies
contain formatted information about the geology, general problems, processes associated with waste
handling, and treatment technologies (including innovative, standard, and regular procedures) for specific
sites. The case studies address a variety of topics such as floodplains, disposal technology, treatment,
and environmental effects.
Access
The data base is available for downloading from the Cleanup Information (CLU-IN) Bulletin Board (see
p. 10). The manual is available to those who fill out an online script questionnaire on CLU-IN
requesting a copy.
Hardware/Software
The Case Study Data System is written in dBASE HI and is formatted for use on an IBM PC or
compatible computer.
Contact
Andy O'Palko
U.S. EPA/Office of Solid Waste
Mail Code 5303W
401 M St., SW
Washington, DC 20460
703-308-8646
703-308-8617 (fax)
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Cleanup Information Bulletin Board System (CLU-IN)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Technology Innovation Office
Washington, DC
System Description and Use
The Cleanup Information Bulletin Board System (CLU-IN) is designed for hazardous waste cleanup
professionals to use in finding current events information about innovative technologies, consulting with
one another online, and accessing data bases. CLU-IN is used by those involved in the cleanup of
Superfund, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act corrective action, and underground storage tank
sites, including EPA staff, other Federal and State personnel, consulting engineers, technology vendors,
remediation contractors, researchers, community groups, and the public.
Data
CLU-IN has the following features:
• Electronic messages allowing users to leave messages for individual users or to a large audience
of users
• Bulletins that can be read online such as summaries of Federal Register and Commerce
Business Daily notices on hazardous waste, descriptions and listings of EPA documents, a
calendar of EPA training courses, notices of upcoming meetings and SITE Program
demonstrations, and the text of EPA newsletters
• Files that can be downloaded for use on the user's computer—such as directories, data bases,
models, and EPA documents
• Online Data Bases that can be searched on CLU-IN
In addition, CLU-IN has special interest group areas (SIGs) with all of the functions of the Main Board,
but limited to a particular group or subject area. Examples of SIGs include, Treatability Study
Investigation, OSC/Removal, and Groundwater Technologies.
Access
Users can dial directly into CLU-IN at 301-589-8366. Communications settings are:
8 data bits
1 stop bit
No parity
1200-9600 baud
VT-100 terminal emulation
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Hardware/Software
To access CLU-IN, you will need a computer, modem, telephone line, and communications software.
Contact
CLU-IN System Operator
301-589-8368
301-589-8487 (fax)
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Cost of Remedial Action (CORA) Model
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Emergency and Remedial Response
Washington, DC
System Description and Use
The Cost of Remedial Action (CORA) Model is a computerized expert advisor used to recommend
remedial actions for Superfund hazardous waste sites and estimate their costs. The stand-alone PC-based
system may also be used for RCRA corrective action sites. The model is designed for both current site-
specific estimates and for program budgeting and planning. The system provides recommendations for
remedial action technologies on a site-specific basis, and provides a method to estimate remedial action
costs in the pre-feasibility stage of analysis.
Data
The CORA Model is comprised of two independent subsystems:
• Expert System—allows a user to enter site information generally accessible at the remedial
investigation stage and recommends a range of remedial response actions from among 44
technology descriptions contained in the system. It includes descriptions of innovative treatment
technologies:
Soil vapor extraction Soil flushing
Solidification In situ biodegradation
Soil slurry bioreactor In situ stabilization
Pressure filtration
• Cost System—develops order of magnitude (+50/-30%) cost estimates for the technologies
selected and may be used to independently assess remedy recommendations from other sources.
Access
The model is available from the contact below for a cost of $280 which includes a run-time version of
the system and one hour of technical assistance.
Hardware/Software
The CORA Model is a stand-alone application, not designed for LAN use. The following are the
hardware specifications:
• IBM-compatible PC
• MS-DOS environment
• 640 kilobytes of RAM
• 5 megabytes of hard disk space
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Contact
CORA Hotline:
Jaya Zyman
CH2M Hill
625 Herndon Parkway
Herndon, VA 22070
703-478-3566
703-481-0980 (fax)
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Defense Environmental Electronic Bulletin Board System (DEEBBS)
U.S. Department of Defense
Washington, DC
System Description and Use
The Defense Environmental Electronic Bulletin Board System (DEEBBS) serves as a centralized
communication platform for disseminating Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP)
information pertaining to DOD's clean-up sites, technologies, program policy and guidance, scheduled
meetings, and training. It fosters online communications and technology transfer among DOD
components.
Data
DEEBBS contains a messaging component as well as the capability for file transfers. DEEBBS includes
information on cleanup technologies, policies, and regulatory information.
Access
DEEBBS is an online system available only to DOD personnel.
Hardware/Software
The system can be accessed with a dumb terminal or a computer, modem, and communications software.
Contact
For online access:
Kim Grein
CERL/Army Corps of Engineers
P.O. Box 9005
Champaign, IL 61826-9005
800-USA-CERL, ext. 652
217-373-7222 (fax)
Patricia Jensen
Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of
Defense (Environment)
Pentagon, Room 3D833
Washington, DC 20301-8000
703-695-7820
703-697-7548 (fax)
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Defense RDT&E Online System (DROLS)
U.S. Department of Defense
Defense Technical Information Center
Alexandria, Virginia
System Description and Use
The Defense RDT&E Online System (DROLS) was developed by the Defense Technical Information
Center (DTIC) to provide online access to its data collection of ongoing Department of Defense (DOD)
research and technology efforts. The system includes citations to reports distributed by DOD. DROLS
is used to identify, input, and order-documents. The system can be searched by author, source, date,
title, subject, project, contract, report numbers, and funding sources.
Data
DROLS provides access to three separate data bases:
• Research and Technology Work Unit Information System (WUIS) Data Base (containing
ongoing DOD research and technology efforts at the work unit level)
• Technical Report Data Base (consisting of bibliographic records of technical reports submitted
to DTIC)
• Independent Research and Development (IR&D) Data Base (containing contractors' independent
research and development efforts shared with DOD). This data base is proprietary and accessible
only to classified DOD terminals
Access
DROLS is an online system that can be accessed through the DTIC central computer system. To
subscribe to the online system, contact DTIC at the number below.
Hardware/Software
Classified users are required to use dedicated phone lines requiring special encryption equipment or
STU-ni installation. Dial-up or dedicated access to DROLS is available for unclassified users.
Contact
Defense Technical Information Center
Attn: Registration and Services Branch (DTIC-BCS)
Building 5, Cameron Station
Alexandria, VA 22304
703-274-6871
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Energy Science and Technology Data Base
U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Science and Technical Information
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
System Description and Use
The Energy Science and Technology Data Base is a multi-disciplinary bibliographic data base containing
references to basic and applied scientific and technical energy- and nuclear-science related research
literature worldwide. The information is collected for use by government managers and researchers at
the DOE National Laboratories, other DOE researchers, and the public. Abstracts are included for most
records. Items date from 1976 to the present, with older literature included in some subject areas.
Data
The Energy Science and Technology Data Base includes references to journal literature, conferences,
patents, books, monographs, theses, and engineering and software materials. Approximately 50 percent
of the references are from foreign sources. Coverage includes the following areas of energy-related
research:
• Engineering
• Environmental sciences
• Geosciences
• Hazardous waste management
• Materials handling
The data base is continually updated by about 180,000 records per year. The system can be searched
by author, title, subject, and research organization.
Access
The Energy Science and Technology Data Base is available to the public through DIALOG Information
Services (a commercial system) for a fee. A limited version of the system is also available to DOE
employees, DOE contractors, and other government agencies through DOE's Integrated Technical
Information System (ITIS). In addition, DIALOG has a companion file called Nuclear Science
Abstracts, covering the period from 1947 to mid-1976, that is not available through ITIS.
Hardware/Software
Users can dial into the system through DIALOG with a computer, modem, and communications
software. DOE users should contact ITIS for access.
Contact
Integrated Technical Information System (ITIS) DIALOG Information Services
U.S. DOE/OSTI 800-334-2564
P.O. Box 62
Oak Ridge, TN 37831
615-576-1222
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Environmental Technical Information System (ETIS)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Construction Engineering Research Laboratory
Champaign, Illinois
System Description and Use
The Environmental Technical Information System (ETIS) is a minicomputer-based system designed to
help Department of Defense personnel conduct environmental analyses to document environmental
consequences of its activities. The system is now used by other Federal agencies as well as the general
public.
Data
The ETIS system contains a number of subsystems including:
• Environmental Impact Computer System (to identify potential environmental impacts of
programs or activities)
• Computer-Aided Environmental Legislative Data System (CELDS) (to allow users to search
Federal and State environmental regulations by keywords)
• Hazardous Materials Management System (contains data on hazardous chemicals including
physical and chemical properties, guidance for handling, storage, and transportation)
• Soils Information Retrieval System (provides information on soils anywhere in the United States)
• Hazardous Waste Management Information System (assists in record-keeping for and
management of hazardous waste at military bases)
• Electronic bulletin boards (for networking with others involved in site cleanup). Electronic
bulletin boards on ETIS include:
• Discuss with Experts Environmental Problems (DEEP)—used primarily by installation
environmental officers. Covers air quality, asbestos, wildlife conservation, cultural resources,
compliance, environmental management, noise conflict, resource conservation and recovery, solid
waste, and water quality. Lists environmental experts at each Army and Air Force base as well
as training courses and job listings.
• Hazardous Expertise (HAZE)—for users involved in hazardous materials handling and disposal.
Covers disposal methods, labeling, good management practices, hazardous waste minimization,
testing and dispensing, spill control, hazardous materials storage, and hazardous waste treatment
Access
Users can dial into ETIS once they have set up an account. To obtain an account, military, DOE, and
EPA users should contact the CERL contact below. Private sector and other users should contact the
ETIS Support Center. There is a connect hour fee for non-military and non-EPA users.
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Hardware/Software
ETIS is accessible by a computer or terminal equipped with communications software and a modem.
VT-100 emulation is recommended.
Contact
ETIS Support Center Kim Grein
Elizabeth Dennison CERL/Army Corps of Engineers
1003 West Nevada St. PO Box 9005
Urbana, IL 61801 Champaign, IL 61826-9005
217-333-1369 800-USA-CERL, ext. 652
217-373-7222 (fax)
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Environmental Technologies Remedial Actions Data Exchange (EnviroTRADE)
U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Environmental Restoration and Waste Management
Washington, DC
System Description and Use
The Environmental Technologies Remedial Actions Data Exchange (EnviroTRADE) is an international
information system that will facilitate the exchange of environmental restoration and waste management
technologies.
Data
EnviroTRADE contains both foreign and domestic technologies and needs profiles. Users can identify
possible matches between worldwide environmental restoration and waste management needs and
technologies. EnviroTRADE will also provide general information on international environmental
restoration and waste management organizations, sites, activities, funding, and contracts. The system
is user friendly, providing visually oriented information such as photographs, graphics, maps, and
diagrams of technologies and sites. The system has expanded into a fully functionally Geographical
Information System (GIS).
Hardware/Software
EnviroTRADE is in the final stages of development. DOE plans to make it available to DOE users in
1993 with domestic and international networking to follow. Informix/Online is the Relational Data Base
Management System and the Graphical user Interface is DevGuide. EnviroTRADE is presently being
developed on a SUN workstation and will migrated to the PC and Macintosh in FY93.
Access
Network access as planned will be online through Internet.
Contact
Susan Johnson
International Technology Exchange Program
U.S. Dept. of Energy
Trevion H, EM-523
Washington, DC 20585-0002
301-903-7930
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Environmental Technology Information System (TIS)
Department of Energy
Idaho National Engineering Laboratory
Idaho Falls, Idaho
System Description and Use
The Environmental Technology Information System (TIS) contains technology information relative to
innovative and available technologies to support environmental management. Cost, vendor information,
previous uses (if any), and measures of effectiveness are included when those data are available in the
literature.
Uses of the TIS include:
• Online access to information regarding technologies for environmental management processes
• Aid in identification of currently listed technologies
• Aid in access of other computerized information (through "launch" of other computer programs)
• Documentation of technology choices
• Linkage of information from one document to another
• Data collection and storage
• Full-text retrieval of technology information
Data
The TIS provides descriptive information gathered from journals and other references, conference
proceedings, and expert experience. Retrieval of information is by any word found within the TIS.
Expert knowledge is built into the TIS by use of logic trees to aid the uninitiated user. Current users
continue to add information to the TIS.
Access
While the TIS development project is not currently funded, access of the present system is available to
the Department of Energy and its contractors upon request. It is possible that the TIS will be
"privatized."
Hardware/Software
TIS resides on a VAX/DEC 5800 ethernet server which is accessible by IBM-compatible or Macintosh
PC, minicomputer, or mainframe. A "client piece" of the "Topic" software is required.
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Contact
Claire Ross
U.S. DOE/Idaho National Engineering Laboratory
P.O. Box 1625-3970
Idaho Falls, ID 83415
208-526-0614
208-526-6802 (fax)
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Hazardous Waste Superfund Collection Data Base (HWSFD)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, DC
System Description and Use
The Hazardous Waste Superfund Collection is a special collection within the EPA Headquarters Library
on the subject of hazardous waste. The Hazardous Waste Superfund Collection Data Base (HWSFD)
is a data base containing bibliographic references and abstracts for the documents in the collection. The
data base is designed to better meet the information needs of EPA staff by making key documents and
services more readily available through the EPA Library Network. The system provides:
• a unified resource of major hazardous waste reports, books and journals available through the
EPA Library Network.
• current information to assist EPA staff in making timely and effective policy and regulatory
decisions.
• assistance in the transfer of hazardous waste information from the EPA to the states as part of
the Agency's technology transfer effort.
Data
Continually growing, the HWSFD contains abstracts of books, legislation, regulations, reports from
Federal agencies, EPA Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (OSWER) policy and guidance
directives, and EPA reports from selected program offices.
Entries can be searched by the following categories:
• Keywords (from a thesaurus)
Title
• EPA program office
Date
• Author
• Abstract
The HWSFD is updated quarterly. Selected documents from the Collection are distributed to the 10
EPA Regional libraries as well as to EPA laboratory libraries in Ada, Oklahoma; Cincinnati, Ohio;
Edison, New Jersey; Las Vegas, Nevada; Research Triangle Park, North Carolina; and the National
Enforcement Investigations Center in Denver, Colorado.
Access
The Data Base is available to the public through two sources: 1) the EPA Online Library System (OLS)
which resides on the EPA mainframe (online version), and 2) files that can be downloaded from EPA's
CLU-IN Bulletin Board (PC version). To access either version, a user will need a computer, modem,
and communications software.
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The number to dial into the online version is 919-549-0720. The communications parameters are as
follows:
300-9600 baud
7 data bits
1 stop bit
Even parity
At the first prompt, type IBMPSI.
At the second prompt, choose the option for OLS.
To log off, type QUIT and follow the prompts.
For user support, call 800-334-2405.- For an OLS user manual, call 919-541-2777.
Files to assemble the PC version can be downloaded from the CLU-IN Bulletin Board by dialing 301-
589-8366. Parameters are:
8 data bits
1 stop bit
No parity
1200-9600 Baud
Hardware/Software
Both versions can be accessed with a PC, modem, and communications software.
Contact
Felice Sacks CLU-IN Help Line
Hazardous Waste Superfund Collection 301-589-8368
EPA Headquarters Library
MailCode:PM-211A
401 M St., SW
Washington, DC 20460
202-260-3021
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Installation Restoration Data Management Information System
U.S. Army Environmental Center (USAEC)
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
System Description and Use
The Installation Restoration Data Management Information System (IRDMIS) exists to support the
technical and managerial requirements of the Army's Installation Restoration Program (IRP) and other
environmental efforts of the U.S. Army Environmental Center (formerly U.S. Toxic and Hazardous
Materials Agency). Since 1975, over five million technical data records have been collected and stored
in the IRDMIS. These records represent information collected from over one-hundred Army
installations.
Data
The records contain information on:
• Geodetic map coordinates of all sampling efforts
• Digitized map information pertaining to installation boundaries and other key features
• geodetic elevations
• field drilling procedures and sampling
• Water table measurements
• Chemical sampling and analytical results
• Radiological sampling and results
• Meteorological information
• Standards for specific analytes
• Method descriptions of chemical, geotechnical, and radiological sampling and analysis
procedures
Data consist primarily of analytical results from chemical, geotechnical, and radiological sampling
coupled with sampling location information. A printed Data Dictionary specifying data base filed
definitions, acceptable entries, and file formats is available upon request.
The IRDMIS data is stored in a relational data base with menus for accessing data and producing
reports. Graphical display capabilities are provided so that users can interactively view and manipulate
data in two and three dimensions.
Access
The system is available to USAEC project managers and contractors actively submitting data into
IRDMIS. Contractors are restricted to data concerning their respective activities only. Access by other
Federal and State agencies are handled on a case by case basis.
Hardware/Software
Users are provided with DOS-based software to access the data base.
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Contact
Jim Wood
USAEC
Attn: CETHA-Room I
Building E, 4462T
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5401
410-671-1655
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National Technical Information Service (NTIS) Bibliographic Data Base
U.S. Department of Commerce
Springfield, Virginia
System Description and Use
The National Technical Information Service (NTIS) Bibliographic Data Base is a self-supporting agency
of the U.S. Department of Commerce and is the largest single source for public access to Federally
produced information. NTIS is the Federal agency charged with collecting and distributing Federal
scientific, technical, and engineering information. The NTIS collection covers current technologies,
business and management studies, foreign and domestic trade, environment and energy, health, social
sciences, general statistics, and hundreds of other areas. When government agencies and their
contractors forward reports and other items to NTIS, these items are entered into the NTIS computerized
bibliographic data base and become part of the NTIS archive.
Data
The NTIS bibliographic data base contains data about Federally-generated machine-readable data files
and software, U.S. government inventions available for licensing, reports on new technologies developed
by Federal agencies, Federally generated translations, and reports prepared by non-U.S. government
agencies. An increasing proportion of the data base consists of unpublished material originating outside
the U.S. Most NTIS records include an abstract.
Access
The NTIS data base is available to the public through a number of commercial vendors including:
BRS (800-345-4277)
CISTI (613-993-1210/in Canada)
DIALOG (800-334-2564)
ORBIT (800-456-7248, 703-442-0900/in Virginia)
STN International (800-848-6533)
Some of these systems also allow ordering printed copies of documents from the NTIS collection. NTIS
also allows ordering of documents from the sales desk (703-487-4650).
The data base is also available on CD-ROMs from a number of vendors.
Hardware/Software
The hardware and software required to access NTIS online depend upon the individual system used, but
generally include a computer, modem, and communications software for dial-in access and a computer
and CD-ROM drive for a CD-ROM version.
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Contact
National Technical Information Service
U.S. Department of Commerce
Springfield, VA 22161
703-487-4650
703-321-8547 (fax)
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New Technology from DOE (NTD)
U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Science and Technical Information
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
System Description and Use
New Technology from DOE (NTD) contains brief descriptions of Department of Energy (DOE) research
results that have potential for commercialization by United States industries. This data base is the
centralized source of online information on DOE technical innovations and advancements.
Data
Each NTD record includes a technology description, patent status, secondary or spinoff applications,
literature citations, DOE laboratory and sponsoring information, subject descriptors, and a contact for
further information. The NTD currently contains 1200 records from 1986 to the present. It is
anticipated that older records dating from 1983 will be added to the data base.
Access
The data base is available to DOE and its contractors through the Integrated Technical Information
System (ITIS). Public access is provided through the National Technical Information Service's
Technology Transfer Program.
Hardware/Software
DOE and its contractors can access the ITIS using a computer, modem, and communications software
capable of VT-100 emulation.
Contact
Integrated Technical Information System
U.S. DOE/Office of Science and Technical
Information
P.O. Box 62
Oak Ridge, TN 37831
615-576-1222
Technology Transfer Program
National Technical Information Service
U.S. Department of Commerce
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161
703-487-4738
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Prospective Technology (ProTech) and the Technology Catalogue
U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Environmental Restoration and Waste Management
Washington, DC
System Description and Use
Computer-based communication tool to describe innovative environmental cleanup technologies.
ProTech can provide management support to IDCs and DOE Office of Technology Development
personnel as well as minimize the time & effort that field personnel spend providing information on their
technologies. It will provide more detailed technical cost performance data on deployable technologies
advanced by the Office of Technology Development to its customers, DOE's Offices of Waste
Management (EM-30) and Environmental Restoration (EM-40) and their contractors. The Technology
Catalogue will take and use the data produced by Protech and be distributed to personnel throughout
DOE and its laboratory system.
Data
ProTech is a prototype system that has been approved to become a national system to describe
innovative environmental cleanup technologies. The user is presented with a schematic that divides all
technologies into five categories: drilling, characterization and monitoring, extraction, above-ground
treatment, and in-ground destruction and/or immobilization of contaminants. Each of these categories
are divided into "ID technologies" and "baseline technologies." The user can click on any technology
and pull up a fact sheet describing the need and objective of the technology and a graphic describing
the components of the technology.
Hardware/Software
Macintosh computer platform.
Still in prototype. System is expected to be ready late May or June of 1993.
Contact
Nancy Prindle (Sandia National Labs)
ProTech: 505-844-7227
David Biancosino
301-903-7961
U.S. Department of Energy
Gretchen McCabe
206-528-3338
(Battelle Seattle Research Center)
Technology Catalogue:
Joe Paladino (DOE-HQ)
301-903-7449
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Records of Decision System (RODS)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response
Washington, DC
System Description and Use
The Records of Decision System (RODS) is an online data base containing the full-text of the Superfund
Records of Decision for National Priorities List sites nationwide. The Record of Decision contains
information about the remediation technology to be used for a site, including the justification for why
the technology was chosen. The RODS system can be used to:
• Search for a Record of Decision for a particular Superfund site
• Search for Records of Decision for sites with similar conditions, wastes, or media
Search for Records of Decision for sites that use a particular technology
Data
Each record in the RODS system contains the text of a single Record of Decision (ROD). A Record
of Decision describes EPA's selection of the cleanup method to be used at a site. The ROD usually
includes a history of the site, description of alternatives for cleaning up the site, rationale for the chosen
cleanup method, cost estimates, and a responsiveness summary of the public comments received. The
system can be searched by Region, State, site name, ROD date, ROD ID number, media, contaminant,
selected keywords, remedy, abstract, and full text.
Access
Direct access to RODS is available only to EPA staff members and firms that have relevant EPA
contracts. Contact the RODS Help Line for an account. For those who are not eligible for direct access,
searches will be done by an information specialist at the RODS Help Line.
Hardware/Software
RODS is located on EPA's mainframe computer in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and is
accessible through a computer, modem, and communications software. EPA employees may have direct
access to the RODS system through their LANs or through access to the EPA data switch.
Contact
Jalania Ellis
U.S. EPA/OERR
401 M Street, SW
Mail Code 5201G
Washington, DC 20460
703-603-8889
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ReOpt: Electronic Encyclopedia of Remedial Action Options
(Formerly Remedial Action Assessment System [RAAS] Technology Information System)
Battelle Pacific Northwest Laboratories
Richland, Washington
System Description and Use
ReOpt is a user-friendly personal computer program that provides information about remedial action
technologies. The information contained in ReOpt is derived from a number of sources, including
Department of Energy (DOE), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and industry sources. ReOpt
provides descriptions of approximately 90 technologies, breaking the information into useable categories
of information, including application and regulatory information for nearly 850 contaminants. ReOpt
was developed for DOE as part of the remedial Action assessment System (RAAS) project.
Data
For each technology, ReOpt contains information for the following categories:
• Flow diagram
• Description
• Engineering or Design Parameters
• Contaminant Applicability
• Data Requirements
• Associated Technologies
• Technical Constraints for site, medium, and contaminant
• Regulatory Constraints for site, medium, and contaminant
• References
• Previous Applications
ReOpt allows users to search by media, contaminant, and the way the functional manner in which the
user wants to restore the site (such as, in situ treatment) to focus the analysis of those technologies
potentially applicable to the scenario.
Access
The system is available on diskette for Federal government users and their contractors under a Limited
Government License from the Energy Science and Technology Software Center (ESTSC). ReOpt is
available for purchase for non-Federal and commercial use through Sierra Geophysics (Halliburton
Industries) located in Kirkland, Washington, (1-800-826-7644, ext. 120).
Hardware/Software
ReOpt is available to run on IBM-PC and compatibles in a WINDOWS"1 environment and Macintosh
n (or greater) computer systems. The system requires a high-resolution color monitor (supporting 640
x 480 pixels); a mouse; a 3.5" high density disk drive; at least 5MB of RAM; and approximately 12MB
hard disk storage space. The system contains an embedded data base software product, OMBIS
SEVEN™ by Blyth Corporation and requires that a licensing fee be paid to obtain this license and the
installation materials.
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Contact;
Janet Bryant
Energy Science and Technology Software Battelle - Pacific Northwest Laboratory
Center P.O. Box 999, MSIN: K7-94
615-576-2606 Richland, WA 99352
RAAS/ReOpt FAX Hotline: 509-375-6417
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Research in Progress (RIP) Data Base
U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Scientific and Technical Information
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
System Description and Use
Hie Research in Progress (RIP) Data Base contains administrative and technical information about all
unclassified current and recently completed research projects performed funded by the Department of
Energy (DOE). This file bridges the information gap that occurs between initiation and completion of
a research project. It serves as a technology transfer medium, a management information system for use
in program planning and implementation, a system for current awareness and networking for the
scientific community, and a resource base for publishing summaries of research in specific programmatic
areas.
Data
RIP contains information on approximately 23,000 DOE research efforts. Records are maintained for
five years after project completion. All information on file is updated annually or when significant
changes occur. With each annual data base update, researchers may change the information to reflect
current work.
Access
RIP is available to DOE and its contractors through the DOE Integrated Technical Information System.
It is available to the public as part of the Federal Research in Progress (FEDRIP) data base on the
DIALOG information system (a commercial system) for a fee. Some records and data elements
appropriate only for DOE use are omitted from the FEDRIP version.
Hardware/Software
REP is accessible by any IBM or compatible personal computer or Macintosh equipped with a modem
and communications software capable of VT-100 emulation. FEDRIP is available via dial-up to the
DIALOG system with a computer, modem, and communications software.
Contact
Kelly J. Dwyer
U.S. DOE/Office of Scientific and Technical
Information
P.O. Box 62
Oak Ridge, TN 37831
615-576-9374
DIALOG Information Services
800-334-2564
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RREL Treatability Data Base
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Risk Reduction Engineering Laboratory
Cincinnati, Ohio
System Description and Use
The RREL Treatability Data Base provides a thorough review of the effectiveness of proven treatment
technologies in the removal or destruction of chemicals from media such as municipal and industrial
wastewater, drinking water, groundwater, soil, debris, sludge, and sediment. The data base includes only
those technologies that are commercially available. The data base is distributed to Federal, State, and
local governments; foreign governments; academia; industry; and many other groups.
Data
Version 5.0 of the data base was released in May 1993 and contains 1207 compounds and 13,500
treatability data sets. The data base is organized by chemical. For each compound, the data base
includes:
• Physical/Chemical Properties
• Freundlich Isotherm Data
• Aqueous and Solid Treatability Data
Scale (Bench, Pilot, or Field)
• Average Concentration of Contaminants in Influent and Effluent
• Average Percentage of Removal
• Reference Citations with a Reference Abstract
Access
The data base is available for free upon request. To obtain a diskette copy of the system, send a written
request or fax to the contact listed below. Please indicate the disk size (5 1/4 HD or 3 1/2 HD) you
prefer. The system is also searchable online through ATTIC (see page 1) and is downloadable from
CLU-IN (see page 3).
Hardware/Software
The Data Base is a stand-alone menu driven system that runs on an IBM PC or compatible using DOS
2.0 to 6.0. The system requires 7 megabytes of hard disk space and 640 kilobytes or RAM.
Contact
Glenn M. Shaul
U.S. EPA/RREL
26 West Martin Luther King Dr.
Cincinnati, OH 45268
513-569-7408
513-569-7787 (fax)
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Soil Transport and Fate Data Base and Model Management System
Center for Subsurface Modeling Support
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Laboratory
Ada, Oklahoma
System Description and Use
The Soil Transport and Fate (STF) Data Base Version 2.0 presents quantitative and qualitative
information concerning the behavior of organic and inorganic chemicals in soil. The STF Data Base
provides users with recent information on chemical properties, toxicity, transformation, and
bioaccumulation for hundreds of chemical compounds. It can be used by environmental managers,
scientists, and regulators working on problems related to vadose zone contamination and remediation.
Data
The software consists of three major components: the STF Data Base; the Vadose Zone Interactive
Processes (VIP) Model and Regulatory and Investigative Treatment Zone (RITZ) Model; and the VIP
and RITZ model editors. The data base includes approximately 400 chemicals identified by chemical
name (as referenced in 40CFR Part 261), the Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) number, and the common
chemical name. The VIP and RITZ models are one-dimensional models that are used in predicting the
fate and transport of hazardous organic constituents in the vadose zone. The VIP and RITZ model
editors aid in the creation of input files for the respective models and are designed to interface with the
STF Data Base.
Access
Users can obtain a copy of the system and user manual by sending six pre-formatted diskettes (360K
minimum) to the address listed below.
Hardware/Software
The hardware/software requirements for the STF Data Base and Model Management System are:
• IBM-compatible computer
• 640K RAM
• Math coprocessor (for VIP and RITZ models only)
• 12.5 megabytes of hard disk space
Contact
David S. Burden
Center for Subsurface Modeling Support
U.S. EPA/Robert S. Ken-
Environmental Research Laboratory
P.O. Box 1198
Ada, OK 74820
405-332-8800
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Technology Integration System Support (TISS)
U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Environmental Restoration and Waste Management
Washington, DC
System Description and Use
This system supports DOE in the development of new environmental technologies by providing a central
focus for information exchange between DOE and industry, other federal agencies (OFAs), and
universities.
Data
Includes DOE Environmental Technologies, DOE Technology Needs, DOE Documents, DOE
Procurement Activities, Vendor Information, Requestor Data Base, and DOE Points of Contact.
Hardware/Software
NextStep system using object oriented, multi-tasking Knowledge Base on a 486 platform.
Access
Call DOE-HQ central point of contact at Environmental Technology Information Service to provide
information or request information. DOE transmits the request to Oak Ridge Information Center which
provides the requested information. An information packet is prepared and mailed in response to the
request.
Contact
Richard Machanoff
Project Manager, HAZWRAP
Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc.
615-435-3173
DOE Environmental Technology Information Service
1-800-845-2096
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Vendor Information System for Innovative Treatment Technologies (VISITT)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Technology Innovation Office
Washington, DC
System Description and Use
The Vendor Information System for Innovative Treatment Technologies (VISITT) contains technology
information submitted by developers, manufacturers, and suppliers of innovative treatment technology
equipment and services. The system can be used by hazardous waste cleanup professionals to learn
about the application and performance of these new technologies. VISITT version 2.0 became available
in June 1993.
Data
VISITT contains data on vendors of innovative remediation technologies to treat ground water in situ,
soils, sludges, and sediments. Examples of technologies included are soil washing, thermal desorption,
bioremediation, solvent extraction, and in situ vitrification. The data base does not include more
established technologies—incineration, solidification/stabilization, and ex situ groundwater treatment.
Technologies may be at the bench-, pilot-, or full-scale.
Each vendor profile in VISITT includes company information, technology description, technology
advantages and limitations, and applicable media, wastes, and contaminants. The vendor may provide
additional information on technologies at the pilot or full scale, including performance data, waste
limitations, unit costs, available hardware and capacity, project names and contacts, permits obtained,
treatability study capabilities, and references.
VISITT version 2.0 contains information on about 230 technologies offered by about 140 developers and
vendors. Based on the information provided by vendors, nearly 65% of the innovative technologies in
VISITT are commercially available at full scale. Almost 70% of vendors provide performance data.
Access
VISITT is available on diskette free of charge from EPA's National Center for Environmental
Publications and Information (NCEPI). EPA is evaluating the feasibility of offering VISITT online
through an existing bulletin board system such as ATTIC (see page 1) or CLU-IN (see page 3).
Hardware/Software
VISITT requires an IBM-compatible PC with at least 640 kilobytes of memory, 4 megabytes of hard
disk space, and MS-DOS 3.3 or higher. It is available on either 3 1/2 or 5 1/4 diskettes.
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Contact
VISITT Hotline
PRC Environmental Management, Inc.
1505 Planning Research Drive
McLean, VA 22102
800-245-4505 or 703-883-8448
703-556-2852 (fax)
To Order
Send name, organization, address, phone
number and diskette size (3 1/2" or 5 1/4") to:
U.S. EPA/NCEPI
P.O. Box 42419
Cincinnati, OH 45242-2419
(513) 891-6685
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Waste Management Information System
Department of Energy
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
System Description and Use
The Waste Management Information System (WMIS) is a dynamic system currently being developed
as a management and planning tool. The system provides an accurate and complete resource for
information pertaining to waste streams and treatment, storage, and disposal facilities throughout the
Department of Energy (DOE) complex. WMIS in its present form is populated with mixed, hazardous,
and radioactive waste data from the various DOE sites. As DOE's primary waste management
information system, WMIS supports a variety of DOE programs as well as customizing reports to meet
the needs of specific projects. During FY 1993, WMIS was migrated from a VAX 8700 mainframe to
a microcomputer-based environment.
Data
The data exists in two major areas:
• Treatment, Storage, and Disposal (T/S/D) Capabilities—a compilation of DOE facilities, both
existing and planned, for the treatment, storage, and disposal of waste. Storage capabilities,
capacities, and information on types of acceptable feedstocks are included. Treatment and
disposal methodologies are presented with operating parameters and restrictions.
• Waste Profiles—data on the various waste streams that have been identified for waste
management activities. Data includes generation rates, quantities, characterization, point of
contact information, and applicable waste management options.
The data in the two areas presented above are being merged through an artificial link that enables the
user to determine which waste profiles or waste streams are managed at the facilities listed in the T/S/D
Capabilities.
Access
Direct access to the system is available at DOE Headquarters.
Hardware/Software
The database resides on a Novel local area network and applications are written in FoxPro.
Contact
Lise Wachter, HAZWRAP
Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc.
P.O. Box 2003, MS-7606
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-7606
615-435-3281
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