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EPA Metropolitan Washington
Federal Telephone Number Changes
EPA Commercial (CML), Federal Telecommunications System (FTS), and
Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf (TDD) phone numbers within the
Washington Metropolitan area are scheduled to change after August 26,1991.
Phone numbers prefaced by 245, 252, 382, 426, 475, and 755 will change to 260.
Generally, the last four digits of the phone numbers will not change.
If you have difficulty reaching any of the phone numbers, or need additional
assistance, call the EP A Headquarters Locator at:
Before August 26, 1991
After August 26,1991
Commercial:
Federal:
(202) 382-2090 (CML)
(8) 382-2090 (FTS)
(202) 260-2090 (CML)
(8) 260-2090 (FTS)
Toll Free (800) numbers will be unaffected by the change.
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Contents
INTRODUCTION [[[iv
MAJOR EPA ENVIRONMENTAL DATABASES
AIR AND RADIATION
Aerometric Information Retrieval System (AIRS) [[[1
Air Quality Subsystem (AQS)
AIRS Facility Subsystem (AFS)
Ceo-Common Subsystem (CCS)
AIRS Area/Mobile Source System (AMS)
HAZARDOUS AND SOLID WASTE
Biennial Reporting System (BRS) [[[5
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation,
and Liability Information System (CERCUS) [[[7
Oil and Hazardous Materials Technical Assistance Data System
(OHMT ADS) [[["""""""""""""'"'''''''''''''''''''''''' 9
Records of Decision System (RODS) [[[12
Resource Conservation and Recovery Information System (RCRIS) ...................14
PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
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Ocean Data Evaluation System (ODES) [[[31
Permit Compliance System (PCS) [[[34
Storage and Retrieval of U.s. Waterways Parametric Data (STORET) ................37
Biological Data System (BIOS)
Daily Flow System (DFS)
Fish Kill (FK)
CROSS-PROG RAM
Emergency Response Notification System (ERNS) .................................................40
Enforcement Docket (DOCKET) [[[43
Environmental Monitoring Methods Index (EMMI) ..............................................45
Facility Index System (FINDS) [[[48
Grants Information and Control System (GICS)[[[51
Municipal Construction Grants Program
State Revolving Fund (SRF) Program
Non-construction Grants Program
Information Systems Inventory (ISI) [[[54
Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) [[[56
Online Library System (OLS)..... ........ .................... .... .............. """"" ...... ...... ..............60
APPENDIX A
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Contract Laboratory Program (CLP) Analytical Results Database
(CARD)
Non-Contract Laboratory Program Superfund Analytical Services
Tracking System
APPENDIX C
Alphabetical Index [[[ """"""""""""""""""""" 72
APPENDIX D
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Introduction
EP A has developed many computerized information systems to fulfill legislative
requirements and to support the Agency's mission to protect the environment.
Major EP A Environmental Databases serves as a guide to accessing EP A automated
data sets that are national in scope and contain environmental program
information as opposed to administrative information.
Major EP A Environmental Databases is organized by subject area. Each system's
description includes purpose, types of data available, how to access the data,
user assistance, and other information to assist potential users in determining
how EP A data can help them. Telephone numbers listed under the entries
include commercial (CML), Federal Telephone System (FTS, prefaced by an 8 for
governmental employee use), toll free (800), and Telecommunications for the
Deaf (TDD).
All systems described in Major EP A Environmental Databases are maintained by
EPA with the exception of the Environmental Response Notification System
(ERNS). Although ERNS is maintained by the U.S. Department of
Transportation, it is included because of the relevance of its information to EPA's
environmental mission.
The primary audiences of most EP A systems are Agency officials and EP A's
data-sharing partners, including state environmental agencies, contractors, and
grantees. Because EP A's mission also includes informing the public, the Agency
provides this audience access to EP A systems through a variety of means,
including the use of other Federal information services, while also meeting
security and confidentiality requirements.
The appendices provide full descriptions of the most frequently used means and
how to access them, including the EPA mainframe computing systems, the
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) process, the National Library of Medicine
(NLM), and the National Technical Information Service (NTIS). Other
appendices provide information on EP A systems currently under development
as well as an alphabetical list of all systems in the guide and an acronym list.
Major EP A Environmental Databases will be updated annually. If you are aware of
any changes or additions, please note them on the update form located in the
back of this document and forward the form as indicated. The Headquarters
Library at (202) 382-5922 (CML) or (8) 382-5922 (FTS) may be contacted for
additional information.
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AEROMETRIC INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SYSTEM
AIR AND RADIATION
Acronym:
Previous Names:
Sponsoring Office:
Primary Contact:
Telephone:
Fax:
Means 01 Access:
Registration Process:
Hours:
AIRS
AIRS replaces the old National Emission Data System
(NEDS), Storage and Retrieval of Aerometric Data
(SAROAD), and the Compliance Data System (CDS)
databases.
Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards
Sam Colon-Velez
(919) 541-5548 (CML)
(8) 629-5548 (FrS)
(919) 541-5663 (CML)
(8) 629-5663 (FrS)
AIRS is available on EP A's mainframe. EP A and state
and local governments must use an IBM 3270
computer terminal or its compatible to access AIRS.
Other non-EP A users can request AIRS data through
the FOIA process from National Air Data Branch
(NADB) staff. Standard reports from the database are
available through the Freedom of Information Act
process or online through AIRS.
EP A and its partners (for example, states, contractors,
and grantees) must obtain a user ID through the
National Data Processing Division to access the EP A
mainframe. To obtain access to AIRS, EP A users must
contact Chuck Isbell at (919) 541-5448 (CML). Non-
EPA groups should contact Tom Link at (919) 541-
5456 (CML) to determine if accounts can be
established through interagency agreements or other
methods.
EP A mainframe-24 hours/ day, except from
8:00 p.m. Sunday to 7:00 a.m. Monday (EST).
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Subject Emphasis: AIRS is the national repository for information about
airborne pollution in the United States. AIRS is comprised of three subsystems:
the Air Quality Subsystem (AQS); the AIRS Facility Subsystem (AFS), and the
Geo-Common Subsystem (GCS). A fourth subsystem, the AIRS Area/Mobile
Source Subsystem (AMS), is presently under development.
Purpose of System: There are seven "criteria pollutants" for which data must
be reported to EPA and stored in AIRS: PM 10 (particulate matter less than 10
microns in size), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, lead,
reactive volatile organic compounds (VOC), and ozone. States are required by
the Code of Federal Regulations to report ambient air quality data on a quarterly
basis and point source emission data on an annual basis for the above-mentioned
criteria pollutants. The following subsystems are available once the user has
accessed AIRS:
. AFS is used to track emissions and compliance data from industrial
plants. AFS data are utilized by states to prepare State Implementation
Plans to comply with regulatory programs and by EP A as an input for
the estimation of total national emissions.
. AQS is used to assess the overall status of the nation's air quality and to
prepare reports for Congress as mandated by the Clean Air Act.
. The purpose of GCS is to provide reference information, such as Federal
Information Processing Standards (FIPS) codes, that are used with all of
the other AIRS subsystems.
. AMS, which will be operational in fiscal year 1992, will provide
methods for computing emissions as well as serve as an inventory of
emissions from area and mobile sources.
Users: AIRS is used by EPA Headquarters and Regions as well as state and
local agencies. Industries, public interest groups, and academia access the
information in AIRS via the FOIA process.
Information in System: The subsystems in AIRS contain the following
information:
. AFS has emissions and compliance data on air pollution point sources
tracked by EP A and state and local environmental regulatory agencies.
. AQS contains measurements of ambient concentrations of air pollutants
and associated meteorological data.
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. GCS stores reference information (such as codes and code descriptions
to identify places, pollutants, processes, geopolitical entities, and
numerical values) to be used with all of the AIRS subsystems.
. AMS will contain estimates of area-wide emissions from mobile
sources, forest fires, fugitives transport, and other area-wide emission
sources.
Information Source: AIRS information comes from the following sources:
.. AFS--state and local agencies
. AQS--state and local agencies
. GCS--lookup tables
. AMS--state and local agencies and EP A
Frequency of System Update: Online updates daily.
System Software: ADABAS NATURAL and COBOL.
System Features: The menu-driven system offers online batch retrieval,
flexible and fixed format report retrievals, and search-capabilities.
QA/QC: Internal edit checks and logic checks are used within the system.
Access Restrictions: Users are profiled and determinations are made as to
the data they will be allowed to access. Only certain users, determined by the
system manager, may access confidential air pollution data.
Fees: EPA, state and local governments, and their contractors do not pay any
fees. Other AIRS users must agree to pay computer search costs in excess of
$25.00 and submit retrieval requests to EP A via the FOIA process.
Technical Support: For technical support on AIRS, contact the subsystem
managers:
AFS
Chuck Isbell
(919) 541-5448 (CML)
AQS
Gary Wilder
(919) 541-5447 (CML)
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GCS
Tom Link
(919) 541-5456 (CML)
AMS
Andrea Kelsey
(919) 541-5549 (CML)
EP A's National Computer Center (NCC) offers over 40 courses on subjects such
as AQS Subsystem Overview. More information on courses is available by
calling the NCC User Support at (800) 334-2405. To register for any of these
courses, EP A users must obtain an EP A user ID. While there is no charge for
any of these courses, the timeshare costs incurred during the terminal session
will be charged to the appropriate account for that user.
Outreach Efforts: A National AIRS conference is held annually that includes
overview sessions, user caucuses, and training. The conference is attended by
EP A and its contractors, Regions, states, and localities. A newsletter, entitled
AIRS Letter, is published quarterly which contains both technical and general
AIRS information. This newsletter is sent to AQS and AFS users as well as all
other interested parties. Training is also held for personnel at EP A
Headquarters, Regions, states, and localities.
Both the AFS and AQS subsystems produce standard reports. The AFS standard
reports include Plant Compliance Summary, Emissions by SIC code, and
Distribution of Emissions. AQS Standard Reports contain information on
maximum values for individual monitors by pollutant, the ten highest values
recorded at a monitor presented by quarter or year, and all raw data values for a
specific time frame. These standard reports, which are available online or
through the FOIA process, are fixed format reports developed to respond to
recurring FOIA requests for that type of information.
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BIENNIAL REPORTING SYSTEM
HAZARDOUS AND SOLID WASTE
Acronym:
Previous Names:
Sponsoring Office:
Primary Contact:
Telephone:
Fax:
Means of Access:
Registration Process:
Hours:
BRS
N/A
Office of Solid Waste
John Fogarty
(202) 382-4697 (CML)
(202) 252-0284 (CML)
BRS is available on EP A' s mainframe. Previous years'
Biennial Reports are available in hard copy and
microfiche from the National Technical Information
Service at (800) 553-NTIS or (703) 487-4650 (CML).
EPA and its partners (for example, states, contractors,
and grantees) must obtain a user ID from the National
Data Processing Division to access the EP A
mainframe. To obtain access to BRS, users must
contact John Fogarty at (202) 382-4697 (CML).
EPA mainframe--24 hours/ day, except from
8:00 p.m. Sunday to 7:00 a.m. Monday (EST).
Subject Emphasis: BRS describes demographics of hazardous waste
generation and management through tracking capacity and waste minimization
information.
Purpose of System: BRS provides an overview of the progress of the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) program through tracking trends in
hazardous waste generation and management. BRS also assists RCRA personnel
in assessing the impact of regulatory decisions and is used by the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act Capacity Program to monitor disposal
capacity.
Users: EP A Headquarters and Regions as well as the states.
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Information In System: BRS contains waste generation, management,
capacity, and minimization information for large quantity generators and
treatment, storage, and disposal facilities.
Information Source: Information is submitted by the regulated
community to states and Regions who then upload information to the
national system.
Frequency of System Update: National system is updated every two
years.
System Software: FOCUS.
System Features: BRS is an interactive system which offers a variety of
analytical and reporting options.
QA/QC: QA/QC is a shared responsibility between the states/Regions and
Headquarters. On-line edit checks are used as well as reviews of the data.
Access Restrictions: Access to EP A mainframe is available mainly to
RCRA program personnel in EP A Headquarters and Regions as well as the
states.
Fees: Fees for public requests are based on the FOIA fee schedule.
Technical Support: For technical support, contact:
BRS User Support Hotline
(800) 876-0352
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST)
Monday - Friday
User documentation, induding a user's guide, a training manual, and a data
element dictionary, is also available.
Outreach Efforts: Training is offered every other year for forms processing
and system use for EP A personnel. User group meetings are held annually.
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HAZARDOUS AND SOLID WASTE
COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND
LIABILITY INFORMATION SYSTEM
Acronym:
Previous Names:
Sponsoring Office:
Primary Contact:
Telephone:
Fax:
Means of Access:
Registration Process:
Hours:
CERCUS
N/A
Office of Emergency and Remedial Response
(Superfund)
Mike Cullen
(202) 475-9369 (CML)
(202) 245-3847 (CML)
CERCUS is available on EP A' s mainframe for EP A
staff only. Magnetic tape versions of all
nonenforcement sensitive information in the database
are available quarterly from the National Technical
Information Service at (800) 553-NTIS or (703) 487-
4650 (CML).
EP A and its partners (for example, states, contractors,
and grantees) must obtain a user ID through the
National Data Processing Division to access the EP A
mainframe. To obtain access to CERCUS, users must
contact Mike Cullen at (202) 475-9369 (CML).
EPA mainframe-24 hours/day, except from
8:00 p.m. Sunday to 7:00 a.m. Monday (EST).
Subject Emphasis: CERCUS is the Superfund database which contains
information on all aspects of hazardous waste sites from initial discovery to
listing on the National Priorities List.
Purpose of System: CERCUS is used to support management of all phases of
the Superfund program.
Users: Headquarters and Regional Superfund program personnel and other
government agencies, such as the U.S. Corps of Engineers and the Center for
Disease Control's Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. CERCUS
is also used by industries and the general public.
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Information in System: CERCUS maintains information on hazardous waste
sites, including an inventory of sites, planned and actual site activities, and
financial information.
Information Source: Information is provided to CERCUS from the Regional
program offices (through a Regional Information Management coordinator) and
a limited amount from the Corps of Engineers.
Frequency of System Update: Mainframe system is updated the fifth working
day of each month; NTIS information is updated quarterly.
System Software: System 2000
System Features: The menu-driven system offers batch retrieval, interactive
update, ad hoc query, and help features.
QA/QC: CERCUS has edit checks, including allowable value edits and logic
checks. Audit reports are produced at Headquarters.
Access Restrictions: Access to EP A mainframe is available only to Superfund
program staff due to the presence of enforcement-sensitive information.
Additionally, various levels of restriction exist within the system, including
read/write restrictions and restrictions relating to enforcement-sensitive
information.
Fees: Fees for requests from the public are based on the FOIA fee schedule.
Cost for NTIS tapes is currently about $220 for each quarterly issue.
Technical Support: For user support, contact:
CERCUS User Support Hotline
(202) 252-0056 (CML)
8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (EST)
Monday - Friday
Outreach Efforts: Standard training and management overviews are offered
upon request to EPA staff associated with CERCUS. An annual CERCUS user's
meeting is held, and EPA's Information Management Coordinator meetings are
held twice a year.
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HAZARDOUS AND SOLID WASTE
OIL AND HAZARDOUS MATERIAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE DATA
SYSTEM
Acronym:
OHMTADS
Previous Names:
N/A
Sponsoring Office:
Emergency Response Division (ERD), Office of Solid
Waste and Emergency Response
Primary Contact:
Bobbie Lively-Diebold
Telephone:
(703) 356-8774 (CML)
Fax:
(703) 356-8768 (CML)
Means 01 Access:
OHMTADS information can be accessed through five
means, all of which have been contracted out to
vendors:
. Online
. Diskette
. Microfilm
. Magnetic tape
. CD-ROM
Online access and diskettes are available from:
Chemical Information Systems, Inc
7215 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(800) CIS-USER (outside MD)
(301) 321-8440 (CML)
For microfilm and magnetic tape versions, contact:
National Technical Information Service
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, V A 22161
(800) 553-NTIS
(703) 487-4650 (CML)
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For CD-ROM access, contact:
Micromedex, Inc.
600 Grant Street
Denver, CO 80203-3527
(800) 525-9083
Silver Platter Information
1 Newton Executive Park
Newton Lower Falls, MA 02162
(617) 969-2332 (CML)
Registration Process:
For online access through CIS, EP A and its partners
must contact Bobbie Lively-Diebold at (703) 356-8774.
Other users may contact CIS directly at the above
number. For all other types of access, contact the
specific vendor listed above.
Hours:
CIS-24 hours/ day, 7 days/week.
Subject Emphasis: OHMTADS contains information (for example, chemical
properties, regulatory information, safety data, toxicity data, response
information) on hazardous substances.
Purpose of System: OHMTADS was developed to aid EPA's Emergency
Response Division in responding to oil and hazardous substance emergencies.
Users: ERD as well as Superfund and other On-Scene Coordinators in
Headquarters and the Regions, foreign governments, and chemical companies.
Information in System: OHMTADS includes chemical identification
information, such as chemical name, manufacturer's name for the chemical
(trade name), Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) number, and physical properties.
OHMT ADS also contains lists of regulations covering production, use, or
distribution of chemicals. In addition, OHMTADS houses data pertinent to
cleanup efforts such as:
. Toxicity to humans, flora, and fauna
. Flashpoint reactions with other substances
. Protective equipment necessary for cleanup operations
. Transportation information
. Disposal information
. Methods of evacuation
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Information Source: Various sources for different types of information.
Frequency of System Update: Continuous beginning in 1990.
System Software: Text Data Retrieval System (TRDS)
System Features: System capabilities include: downloading, ad hoc report
generation, and searches for chemicals by chemical properties.
QA/QC: Experts check the system for technical accuracy.
Access Restrictions: No access restrictions at this time.
Fees: Fees are established by individual vendors.
Technical Support: For administrative and technical assistance, contact:
Bobbie Lively-Diebold
Emergency Response Division
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response
(703) 356-8774 (CML)
Outreach Efforts: Training occurs at the Regional level for EPA users. The
OHMTADS workgroup responds to problems in the system, as necessary.
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HAZARDOUS AND SOLID WASTE
RECORDS OF DECISION SYSTEM
Acronym:
Previous Names:
Sponsoring Office:
Primary Contact:
Telephone:
Fax:
Means of Access:
Registration Process:
Hours:
RODS
N/A
Office of Emergency and Remedial Response, Office
of Solid Waste and Emergency Response
Mike Cullen
(202) 475-9369 (CML)
(202) 245-3847 (CML)
RODS is available on EP A's mainframe. Tapes of the
system are available via the Freedom of Information
Act process. The National Technical Information
Service at (800) 553-NTIS or (703) 487-4650 (CML)
maintains hard copies of Records of Decision as well
as Records of Decision abstracts.
EP A and its partners (for example, states, contractors,
and grantees) must obtain a user ID through the
National Data Processing Division to access the EP A
mainframe. To obtain access to RODS, users must
contact Thomas Batts at (202) 245-3770 (CML).
EP A mainframe-24 hours/ day, except from
8:00 p.m. Sunday to 7:00 a.m. Monday (EST).
Subject Emphasis: RODS provides the justification for the remedial action
(treatment) chosen under the Superfund program.
Purpose of System: RODS was developed to track site clean-ups under the
Superfund program and to justify the type of treatment chosen at each site.
Additionally, RODS stores information on the technologies being used to clean
up sites.
Users: EP A and its partners, law firms, engineers, and the general public.
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Information in System: RODS houses information on technology justification,
site history, community participation, enforcement activities, site characteristics,
scope and role of response action, and remedy.
Information Source: Regions submit to Headquarters all information housed in
RODS.
Frequency of System Update: Ongoing as documents are received from the
Regions.
System Software: BASIS
System Features: RODS is a menu-driven system that can be used to generate
reports.
QA/QC: Checks are made to ensure the data meet the character, spacing, and
length requirements of the system.
Access Restrictions: No restricted access at this time.
Fees: Tapes of the database are available via the FOIA process for a current cost
of about $90 a tape.
Technical Support: For user support, contact:
RODS Help Line
(8) 245-3770 (FTS)
(202) 245-3770 (CML)
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (EST)
Monday - Friday
RODS also publishes a user's manual and a training manual.
Outreach Efforts: Training demonstrations are held at events such as the
National Technical Seminar for EPA staff. RODS also produces a pamphlet that
is available to the general public on request. Contact Thomas Batts at (202) 245-
3770 (CML).
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RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY INFORMATION SYSTEM
HAZARDOUS AND SOLID WASTE
Acronym:
Previous Names:
Sponsoring Office:
Primary Contact:
Telephone:
Fax:
Means of Access:
Registration Process:
Hours:
RCRIS
Hazardous Waste Data Management System
(HWDMS) and the Corrective Action Reporting
System (CARS)
Office of Solid Waste
Kevin Phelps
(202) 382-4697 (CML)
(202) 252-0284 (CML)
RCRIS is available on EPA's mainframe. The
National Technical Information Service provides
access to the system's information, with the exception
of enforcement sensitive information, on magnetic
tape. Call (800) 553-NTIS or (703) 487-4650 (CML) to
order copies.
EP A and its partners (for example, states, contractors,
and grantees) must obtain a user ID through the
National Data Processing Division to access the EPA
mainframe. To obtain access to RCRIS, users must
contact Kevin Phelps at (202) 382-4697 (CML).
EPA mainframe-24 hours/day, except from
8:00 p.m. Sunday to 7:00 a.m. Monday (EST).
Subject Emphasis: RCRIS is a national system which supports the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) program through the tracking of events
and activities related to facilities which generate, transport, and treat, store, or
dispose of hazardous waste.
Purpose of System: RCRIS allows RCRA program staff to track the
notification, permit, compliance, and corrective action activities required under
RCRA.
Users: EPA Headquarters and Regions as well as states with RCRA
implementation responsibilities.
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Information in System: RCRIS tracks a range of information related to facilities
involved with hazardous waste, including handler identification, permit
application status, compliance monitoring and enforcement information, RCRA
program management information, and facility management planning
information. RCRIS also tracks corrective action information which supports the
permit-writing and enforcement activities of the corrective action program.
Information Source: Information comes from the regulated community
through notification forms and permit applications. This information, along with
inspection information, is entered into the system by the Regions and states and
uploaded to the national system.
Frequency of System Update: Mainframe system is updated at the national
level at least monthly; NTIS information is updated quarterly.
System Software: FOCUS
System Features: RCRIS is an interactive system that offers a variety of
reporting and processing capabilities.
QA/QC: QA/QC is a state/Regional responsibility. Screen edits during data
entry and data assessment reports are used.
Access Restrictions: Access to the EP A mainframe is available only to EP A
RCRA implementors and their approved contractors due to the presence of
enforcement-sensitive information.
Fees: Fees for requests from the public are based on the FOIA fee schedule.
Tapes through NTIS currently cost between $780-$1110 for one year's worth of
data.
Technical Support: For user support, contact:
RCRIS User Support
(800) 767-7274
7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (EST)
Monday - Friday
User documentation, including a user's guide, training manual, and data element
dictionary, is available for the system.
Outreach Efforts: Various types of training, including videotapes of basic data
entry training, are offered to Headquarters, Regional, and state personnel.
RCRIS staff members attend RCRA Branch Chief meetings and some Regional/
State Director's Meetings. Users' group meetings are held annually.
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CHEMICALS IN COMMERCE INFORMATION SYSTEM
PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
Acronym:
Previous Names:
Sponsoring Office:
Primary Contact:
Telephone:
Fax:
Means of Access:
CICIS
N/A
Office of Toxic Substances
Carolyn Thornton-non-Confidential Business
Information (CBI) version
Eyvone Petty-CBI version
Carolyn Thornton-(202) 475-8620 (CML)
Eyvone Petty-(202) 475-7444 (CML)
(202) 382-4655 (CML)-non-CBI
(202) 382-5647 (CML)-CBI
The non-CBI version of CICIS is available on EP A' s
mainframe as well as via magnetic tape and online
through the National Technical Information Service at
(800) 553-NTIS or (703) 487-4807 (CML).
Two commercial vendors also make non-CBI CICIS
information available:
Scientific and Technical Network International
maintained by Chemical Abstract Service (CAS)
File: CAS ONLINE
2540 Olentangy River Road
P.O. Box 3012
Columbus,OH 43210
(800) 848-6533
Dialog Information Services
maintained by Lockheed
File: Number 52
3460 Hillview Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(800) 334-2564
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Information on the non-CEI version of CICIS is also
available in two publications from the Government
Printing Office at (202) 783-3238 (CML):
Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Substance
Inventory, 1985 Edition
[Document code SIN 055-000-00254-1]
1990 Supplement to the 1985 Edition of the TSCA
Chemical Substances Inventory
[SIN 055-000-00361-1]
The CEI version is maintained on EP A' s IBM 4381
only.
Registration Process:
EP A and its partners (for example, states, contractors,
and grantees) must obtain a user ID through the
National Data Processing Division to access the EP A
mainframe. To obtain access to the CEI version of
CICIS, users must contact Eyvone Petty at
(202) 475-7444 (CML). To obtain access to the non-
CBI version of CICIS, users must contact Carolyn
Thornton at (202) 475-8620 (CML).
Hours:
Non-CBI-EP A mainframe-24 hours/ day, except
from 8:00 p.m. Sunday to 7:00 a.m. Monday (EST).
CBI-EP A 4381-8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday (EST).
Subject Emphasis: CICIS contains an inventory of chemicals manufactured in
commerce or imported for Toxic Substance Control Act regulated commercial
purposes.
Purpose of System: CICIS allows EP A to maintain a comprehensive listing of
over 70,000 chemical substances that are manufactured or imported for
commercial purposes and are regulated under the Toxic Substances Control Act.
Users: EPA, other government agencies, chemical manufacturers, and the
public.
Information in System: CICIS maintains certain data on substances including
chemical identification information (Chemical Abstract Services Registry
numbers, synonyms, and definitions of substances), production volumes in
ranges, and submitter identification information.
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Information Source: Information was obtained from manufacturers and
importers of chemical substances in the initial inventory reporting period and is
now submitted by these parties under Premanufacture Notification review
requirements.
Frequency of System Update: EPA version is updated continuously while the
publicly available version is updated quarterly.
System Software: ADABAS NATURAL
System Features: CICIS offers batch retrievals as well as ad hoc query and
reporting capabilities. CICIS is menu-driven.
QA/QC: Procedures are in place to verify the data and to review CBI claims.
Access Restrictions: EP A will perform searches of the TSCA Chemical
Substance Inventory only if the requestor has a bona fide intent to manufacture or
import chemical substances pursuant to the procedures stipulated in 40 CPR
720.25. Direct access to the CBI version of the system is restricted. Direct access
to the non-CBI mainframe version of the system is available only to EP A and its
data-sharing partners.
Fees: The fee for the 1985 edition of the inventory is currently $161.00 for the
US. and Canada and $201.25 for all other areas. The 1990 supplement is $15.00
in the U.S. and $18.75 in all other areas (including Canada). Fees for other public
services are established by NTIS and other vendors.
Technical Support: N/ A
Outreach Efforts: System staff members attend conferences to notify potential
users about non-CBI CICIS.
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SECTION SEVEN TRACKING SYSTEM
fESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
Acronym:
Previous Names:
Responsible Office:
Primary Contact:
Telephone:
Fax:
Means of Access:
Registration Process:
Hours:
SSTS
SSTS evolved from the FIFRA and TSCA Enforcement
System (FATES).
Office of Pesticides and Toxic Substances, Office of
Compliance Monitoring
Pam Saunders
(202) 382-3809 (CML)
(202) 472-3474 (CML)
SSTS resides on EPA's mainframe. Nonconfidential
information may be requested from primary contact
(see above) through Freedom of Information Act
(FOIA) requests.
EP A and its partners (for example, states, contractors,
and grantees) must obtain a user ID through the
National Data Processing Division to access the EPA
mainframe. To obtain access to SSTS, users must
contact Pam Saunders at (202) 382-3809 (CML).
EP A mainframe--24 hours/ day, except from
8:00 p.m. Sunday to 7:00 a.m. Monday (EST).
Subject Emphasis: SSTS tracks the registration of all pesticide producing
establishments and tracks annually the types and amounts of pesticides, active
ingredients, and devices that are produced, sold, or distributed in each year.
Purpose of System: SSTS meets the requirements of Section 7 of the Federal
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to track the registration of all
pesticide-producing establishments. The information is used by EP A for
enforcement targeting purposes.
Users: EP A and the general public.
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Information in System: SSTS includes information on the types and amounts of
pesticides, active ingredients, and devices that are produced, sold, or distributed.
The system also contains the name and addresses of the pesticide-producing
establishments and their headquarters companies.
Information Source: Establishments are required to submit information each
year by March 1st regarding their activities in the previous calendar year. New
establishments are required to report information within 30 days of registration.
Frequency of System Update: Twice weekly.
System Software: ADABAS NATURAL
System Features: Search and data retrieval capabilities are available.
OA/OC: Online data checks are used, including verifying valid product
registration numbers and ensuring listed cities are in listed states.
Access Restrictions: Access to confidential business information is restricted.
Fees: None for EP A and its partners. The general public is charged according
to FOIA schedules.
Technical Support: User's manual is available. Users can call Gwen Wayne at
(202) 863-0677 (CML) for technical assistance.
Outreach Efforts: SSTS Annual East Coast Conference and SSTS Annual West
Coast Conference are held for EP A and its contractors involved with SSTS.
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PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT TEST SUBMISSIONS ONLINE
DATABASE
Acronym:
Previous Names:
Sponsoring Office:
Primary Contact:
Telephone:
Fax:
Means of Access:
TSCA TS
N/A
Office of Toxic Substances (OTS)
Geraldine Nowak
(202) 382-2320 (CML)
(202) 382-4655 (CML)
TSCA TS database is available to EP A staff and other
users online through the National Library of
Medicine's (NLM's) TOXLINE network, Chemical
Information Systems, Inc. (CIS), Chemical Abstracts
Service ST Network, the Syracuse Research
Corporation, and through Dialog Information
Services, Inc. Magnetic tape versions of the database
as well as microfiche copies of the source documents
are available through:
National Technical Information Service (NTIS)
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161
(800) 553-NTIS
(703) 487-4650 (CML)
Chemical Information Systems, Inc. (microfiche only)
7215 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(800) CIS-USER (outside MD)
(301) 321-8440 (CML)
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Registration Process:
A CD ROM version of the database, which is a subset
of TOXLINE, can be ordered through:
Silverplatter
37 Walnut Street
Wellesley Hills, MA 02181
(617) 239-0306 (CML)
Additionally, microfiche versions of the source
documents can be viewed in the:
OTS Library
U.s. Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, SW., B002
Washington, DC 20460
OTS Public Docket
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, SW., G004
Washington, DC 20460
EP A staff must contact Geraldine Nowak at
(202) 382-3524 (CML) for access to the database
through Syracuse Research Corporation. Other users
should contact one of the following vendors for
access:
National Library of Medicine
TOXLINE file
8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20894
(301) 496-6193 (CML)
Chemical Information Systems, Inc.
TSCA TS file
7215 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(800) CIS-USER (outside MD)
(301) 321-8440 (CML)
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Dialog Information Services, Inc.
Dialog- Toxline (File 156)
3460 Hillview Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(800) 3-DIALOG
SIN International
TOXLIST file
2540 Olentangy River Road
P.o. Box 02228
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 447-3600
Hours:
NLM-24 hours/day, 7 days/week
OS-24 hours/day, 7 days/week
Dialog-24 hours/day, 7 days/week
SIN-24 hours/ day, 7 days/week.
Subject Emphasis: TSCATS contains unpublished, nonconfidential test data
used to monitor health, ecological, and safety effects of the toxic chemicals used
within industries.
Purpose of System: Information maintained in TSCATS fulfills reporting
requirements under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), sections 4, 8(d),
and 8(e) and allows health, ecological, and safety effects of chemicals to be
assessed.
Users: EPA; federal, state, and local health and environmental organizations;
the research community; and trade and professional organizations.
Information in System: TSCATS contains citations and abstracts of studies on
those chemicals regulated under sections 4, 8(d), and 8(e) of TSCA. Specifically,
information such as purpose of study, methodology, user health effect, and route
of administration is included. In addition to formal chemical testing studies,
information is also maintained on case reports and episodic incidents, such as
spills. Industries also submit FYI (for your information) studies which contain
information on human exposure, toxicity test results, environmental fate,
epidemiology, and other information that may be pertinent to risk assessment.
Information Source: Industries submit the information to EP A.
Frequency of System Update: The database is updated quarterly.
System Software: Depends upon the specific vendor.
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System Features: NLM and other vendor's versions have menus and offer
search (Boolean) / sort features as well as calculation and report generation
capabilities.
QA/QC: TSCATS studies are reviewed and evaluated as part of EPA's chemical
screening process. QA/QC procedures are followed during data input at
Syracuse Research Corporation.
Access Restrictions: No restricted access.
Fees: Fees for online access and for the tapes and microfiche versions are
established by the vendors.
Technical Support: A TSCATS User Guide and file description is available from
each vendor.
Outreach Efforts: A TSCATS fact sheet is available upon request at
(202) 382-3944 (CML).
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TOXIC RELEASE INVENTORY
PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
Acronym:
Previous Names:
Sponsoring Office:
Primary Contact:
Telephone:
Fax:
Means of Access:
Registration Process:
TRI
N/A
Office of Toxic Substances
Steve Newburg-Rinn
(202) 382-3757 (CML)
(202) 382-4655 (CML)
TRI is available on EP A' s mainframe and through the
National Library of Medicine's (NLM's) Toxicology
Network (TOXNET). TRI is also available on
magnetic tape, CD ROM, and dBase and Lotus
diskettes (by state). These products may be ordered
through the National Technical Information Service
by calling (800) 553-NTIS or (703) 487-4650 (CML) or
through the Government Printing Office (GPO) by
calling (202) 783-3238 (CML) for CD ROM versions
and (202) 275-0186 (CML) for all other electronic
products. Microfiche versions of the data are
available at a library in every U.S. county. The Title
III Reporting Center in Washington, DC offers a
reading room and responds to requests for
information. A wide variety of publications are
produced, including a National Report which provides
an annual overview of the data. These publications
are available through GPO at (202) 783-3238 (CML) or
by writing to:
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know
Document Distribution Center
P.O. Box 12505
Cincinnati, OH 45212
EP A and its partners (for example, states, contractors,
and grantees) must obtain a user ID through the
National Data Processing Division to access the EP A
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mainframe. To obtain access to TRI, EP A users must
contact Steve Newburg-Rinn at (202) 382-3757 (CML).
Other users must contact the TRI representative at
NLM for registration. The address is as follows:
Specialized Information Services
National Library of Medicine
8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20894
(301) 496-6531 (CML).
Hours:
EPA mainframe-24 hours/day, except from
8:00 p.m. Sunday to 7:00 a.m. Monday (EST).
NLM-24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
Subject Emphasis: TRI contains information from facilities on the amounts of
over 300 listed toxic chemicals that the facilities release directly to air, water, or
land or that are transported (transferred) off-site.
Purpose of System: TRI was mandated by the Emergency Planning and
Community Right-to-Know Act (Title III of the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act) which is based on the premise that citizens have a right to
know about toxic chemicals in their communities. TRI's purpose is to encourage
planning for response to chemical accidents and to provide the public and
government information about possible chemical hazards in communities.
Users: EPA, Congress, state and local governments, academia, industry, media,
environmental organizations, trade associations, and the general public.
Information in System: TRI contains facility and substance identification,
environmental chemical release, off-site waste transfer, and waste treatment/
minimization information.
Information Source: Facilities submit forms directly to EP A containing
relevant information.
Frequency of System Update: Continually on EPA mainframe; semiannually
on NLM's TOXNET. Diskettes, CD ROMs, and other means of access are
updated annually.
System Software: ADABAS NATURAL
System Features: NLM version has menus and offers search (Boolean)/sort
features as well as calculation and report generation capabilities.
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QAlQC: Extensive QA/QC procedures are in place, including verification of
data entry, data quality reports which check for data entry and submitter errors,
and verification of critical release fields.
Access Restrictions: Access to EPA's mainframe may only be obtained by
EP A staff and its information-sharing partners, such as states.
Fees: NLM fees are currently $35/hour from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST), $25/
hour off-peak. Fees for other means of distribution (for example, publications,
magnetic tape, and diskettes) are established by NTIS and GPO.
Technical Support: For basic information on TRI data contact:
Title III Reporting Center
470-490 L'Enfant Plaza, Suite 7103
Washington,O.c. 20022
(202) 488-1501 (CML)
8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (EST)
Monday - Friday
For other user support needs contact:
Title III User Support Service
401 M Street, SW.
Washington, OC 20460
(202) 382-3531 (CML)
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (EST)
Monday - Friday
For technical, regulatory questions, contact:
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to Know
Information Hotline
(800) 535-0202
(8) 382-3112 (FTS)
(202) 475-9652 (TOO)
(800) 553-7672 (TOO)
8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (EST)
Monday - Friday
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Outreach Efforts: Training on the mainframe system is held for EPA and
contractor staff. Demonstrations and training on NLM database, workshops, and
meetings are held for EP A Headquarters and Regions as well as states and other
organizations, such as environmental groups. NLM promotes TRI at about six
conferences per year. TRI staff also attend conferences, including those of the
American Library Association, the National Environmental Health Association,
and the Special Libraries Association.
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FEDERAL REPORTING DATA SYSTEM
WATER
Acronym:
Previous Names:
Sponsoring Office:
Primary Contact:
Telephone:
Fax:
Means of Access:
Registration Process:
Hours:
FRDS
N/A
Office of Drinking Water
Larry Weiner
(202) 382-2799 (CML)
(202) 245-4383 (CML)
FRDS is available on EPA's mainframe. Public access
to FRDS can be obtained by subscribing to an EP A
user account through the National Technical
Information Service.
EP A and its partners (for example, states, contractors,
and grantees) must obtain a user ID through the
National Data Processing Division to access the EP A
mainframe. To obtain access to FRDS, these users
must contact Sandy Blackburn at (703) 556-1411
(CML). Other users may obtain access to the EP A
mainframe through NTIS at (703) 487-4807 (CML).
EPA mainframe-24 hours/day, except from
8:00 p.m. Sunday to 7:00 a.m. Monday (EST).
Subject Emphasis: FRDS is a centralized repository of information about
Public Water Supplies (PWS) and their compliance with monitoring
requirements, maximum contaminant level regulations, and other requirements
of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) of 1986.
Purpose of System: The purpose of FRDS is to make available the information
necessary to perform functions associated with SDW A, such as program
oversight, enforcement, public water system characterization, trend analysis, and
determinations of significant noncompliance.
Users: EPA Headquarters and Regions, states, and industry.
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Information in System: FRDS contains information on PWSs, including
identification information, noncompliance related events, violations of SDW A,
enforcement actions, identification of significant noncompliers, and information
on variances, exemptions, and waivers. States may also maintain discretionary
information in FRDS.
Information Source: SDW A requires PWS owners and operators to report
monitoring results to the state or Region. State and Regional enforcement
officials assess these results and submit reports to EPA Headquarters.
Frequency of System Update: On a minimum of a quarterly basis.
System Software: System 2000, COBOL.
System Features: FRDS is hierarchical with some relational characteristics.
FRDS has interactive reporting capabilities and allows ad hoc queries.
QA/QC: QA is performed through the lab certification process in the Regions.
Random samples are taken, and data in the system is compared against these
results.
Access Restrictions: Once a user accesses FRDS, either directly through the
EP A mainframe or through NTIS, access to all system information is available.
Fees: Members of public requesting through the FOIA process are charged if
the cost of answering the request is over $25.
Technical Support: For user support, contact:
FRDS User Support
(703) 556-1441 (CML)
8:30 a.m. to 5;30 p.m. (EST)
Monday - Friday
User documentation is also available.
Outreach Efforts: Training is performed periodically in both Headquarters and
the Regions, and FRDS staff members participate in conferences.
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OCEAN DATA EVALUATION SYSTEM
W8IfB
Acronym:
Previous Names:
Sponsoring Office:
Primary Contact:
Telephone:
Fax:
Means of Access:
Registration Process:
Hours:
Subject Emphasis:
ODES
N/A
Office of Water
Robert King
(202) 475-7119 (CML)
N/A
ODES is available on EPA's mainframe.
EP A and its partners (for example, states,
contractors, and grantees) must obtain a user
10 through the National Data Processing
Division to access the EP A mainframe. To
obtain access to ODES, users must contact
Robert King at (202) 475-7119 (CML).
EPA mainframe-24 hours/day, except from
8:00 p.m. Sunday to 7:00 a.m. Monday (EST).
ODES maintains marine environmental data.
Purpose of System: ODES was initially developed to provide managers
and analysts with marine monitoring data to assist in meeting the 301(h)
sewage discharge statutes. The system, which was expanded to house
monitoring data for both marine and fresh water supplies, now contains
information associated with the following environmental programs:
. 301 (h) sewage discharge
. Ocean dumping
. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
. National Estuary Program
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. 403c industrial discharge
. Great Lakes Remedial Action Program
. National Coastal Waters Programs
Users: Publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) and their supporting
contractors, federal agencies, state agencies, EP A programs, and
universities.
Information in System: ODES houses a variety of marine monitoring
data pertaining to water quality, oceanographic descriptions, sediment
pollutants, physical/ chemical characteristics, biological characteristics,
and estuary information.
Information Source: Facilities (POTWs) submit relevant information
direct! y to EP A.
Frequency of System Update: Approximately once a week
System Software: SAS, FORTRAN, and CLIST.
System Features: ODES is an integrated, menu-driven system with
prompts in "plain English." The system provides access to analytical
tools, which allow users to perform data retrievals and statistical analyses,
and to mapping/plotting tools.
OA/OC: Submitters have final review of data before entry into the
system. QA/QC procedures range from intense review of data to
statistical scanning depending on the program. Users can access QA/QC
reports for all data.
Access Restrictions: No restricted access at this time.
Fees: No fees as long as user is working with one of the programs
associated with ODES. If user is not associated with such an EP A
program, fees will be charged.
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Technical Support: ODES has two user support hotlines:
Tetra Tech, Inc.
(206) 822-9596 (CML)
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time Zone)
Monday - Friday
American Management Systems
(703) 841-6109 (CML)
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (EST)
Monday - Friday
ODES system is complemented by the following technical publications: a
user guide, a data submission manual, a tool description manual, and
brief synopses of the data.
Outreach Efforts: Training and workshops are conducted for EP A
programs.
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PERMIT COMPLIANCE SYSTEM
WATER
Acronym:
Previous Names:
Sponsoring Office:
Primary Contact:
Telephone Number:
Fax:
Means of Access:
Registration Process:
Hours:
PCS
N/A
Office of Water
Dela N g
(202) 475-8313 (CML)
(202) 475-7282 (CML)
PCS is available on EPA's mainframe.
EP A and its partners (for example, states, contractors,
and grantees) must obtain a user ID through the
National Data Processing Division to access the EPA
mainframe. To obtain access to PCS, users must
contact Dela Ng at (202) 475-8313 (CML) or Regional
PCS contacts. Other users may request information
through the FOIA process.
EP A mainframe--24 hours/ day, except from
8:00 p.m. Sunday to 7:00 a.m. Monday (EST).
Subject Emphasis: PCS is a computerized management information system
which contains data on the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) permit-holding facilities. PCS keeps extensive records on more than
65,000 active water-discharge permits on sites located throughout the nation.
Purpose of System: PCS was developed to meet the informational needs of the
NPDES program under the Clean Water Act. PCS tracks permit, compliance,
and enforcement status of NPDES facilities.
Users: EPA programs, Regions and states, especially water programs.
Information in System: There are 13 types of data within PCS: permit facility,
permit event, compliance schedule violation, outfall schedule, permit limits,
discharge monitoring reports, single event violation, enforcement action,
pretreatment compliance inspection, pretreatment audit, pretreatment
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performance summary, and evidentiary hearing. Each permit record contains
many types of information including that which: identifies and describes the
facility to which the permit has been granted, specifies the pollutant discharge
limits for that facility, records the actual amounts of pollutants measured in the
facilities wastewater discharges, and tracks the facility's compliance schedule
and violations.
Information Source: Permitees, Regions, and states submit information.
Frequency of System Update: Twice weekly
System Software: ADABAS NATURAL
System Features: Online retrieval, PC download ability, standard reports, and
batch reports are available. In all of these functions, the prompts the user
receives can be varied according to the user's familiarity with the system.
QA/QC: Two levels of edit checking are used. The first level verifies the
completeness and validity of data in each transaction. Required fields are
checked for values; numeric fields are checked to ensure that the value entered
was numeric; and code fields are checked against valid PCS values. The second
level verifies the transaction's relationship to existing data for that facility (for
example, an outfall schedule cannot be added unless the facility record exists).
Access Restrictions: No restrictions for EPA and state water organizations.
Online access to PCS is not currently available to the general public.
Fees: Based on Freedom of Information Act fee schedule.
Technical Support: Available user documentation includes the following:
Inquiry User's Guide, Generalized Retrieval User's Guide, Data Entry Guide, Edit and
Update User's Guide, Data Element Dictionary, PCS-P AL User's Guide, and Guide to
National Computing Center Services. Assistance is also available through
Regional! state PCS contacts and through:
PCS User's Support Line
(202) 475-8529 (CML)
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (EST)
Monday - Friday
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Outreach Efforts: EP A Headquarters and Regional training activities include
both classroom instruction and personal computer training presentations.
Classroom instruction is offered throughout the country on a continuing basis
and includes Basic PCS Training, Advanced PCS Training, Generalized Retrieval
Training, Manager's Overview, and ad hoc classes. PCS outreach also occurs at
the PCS' users meeting which meets every 6 months and at the annual PCS
Steering Committee Meeting. PCS staff attend conferences, including the
Washington Information Center Open House and the National State/EP A Data
Management Conferences. A PCS overview pamphlet, entitled PCS Executive
Summary, is also available to EP A staff from the user support hotline.
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STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL OF U.S. WATERWAYS PARAMETRIC DATA
WAITB
Acronym:
Previous Names:
Sponsoring Office:
Primary Contact:
Telephone:
Fax:
Means of Access:
Registration Process:
Hours:
STORET
N/A
Office of Water, Water Regulations and Standards,
and the Office of Information Resources Management
Tom Pandolfi
(202) 382-7030 (CML)
(202) 382-7024 (CML)
STORET is available on EPA's mainframe. Access to
STORET for the public can be obtained by subscribing
to an EPA user account through the National
Technical Information Service.
EP A and its partners (for example, states, contractors,
and grantees) must obtain a user ID through the
National Data Processing Division to access the EP A
mainframe. To obtain access to STORET, users must
contact Mike Holman at (703) 883-5169 (CML). For
state employees, STORET IDs can be obtained
through Regional contacts. Other users may obtain
online access to the EP A mainframe through NTIS at
(703) 487-4807 (CML).
EP A mainframe-24 hours/ day, except from
8:00 p.m. Sunday to 7:00 a.m. Monday (EST).
Subject Emphasis: STORET is a repository of waterway parametric data,
including information on ambient, intensive survey, effluent, and biological
water quality of the waterways within and contiguous to the United States.
Purpose of System: STORET was first developed by the U.S. Public Health
Service in 1964 to collect and disseminate basic information on chemical,
physical, and biological quality of the nation's waters. Today, EP A's STORET is
applicable to programs initiated under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act,
as amended, with emphasis on Section 305(b). STORET is also applicable to
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programs initiated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and to the functions of the Office of
Drinking Water and the Office of Solid Waste.
Users: EPA programs, Regions, states, especially those in water programs, other
federal agencies, contractors, and universities.
Information in System: There are 11 files within STORET: REACH, Industrial
Facilities Discharge file (IFD), Drinking Water, Gage, Biological Data System
(BIOS), Daily Flow System (DFS), Water Quality Analysis System (WQAS),
Parameter, City, County, and Fish Kills (FK). Descriptions of the major files
within STORET follow:
. BIOS contains information on sites or samples collected at sites
concerning the distribution, abundance, and physical condition of
aquatic organisms in waters within and contiguous to the United States,
as well as descriptions of their habitats.
. DFS contains daily observations of stream flow and miscellaneous
water quality parameters collected at gaging stations belonging to the
U.S. Geological Survey's national network.
. FK tracks fish kills caused by pollution throughout the U.S.
Information Source: Information is contributed to STORET by a number of
organizations, including federal, state, interstate agencies, universities,
contractors, individuals, and water laboratories. Each provider of information is
responsible for the information it submits to STORET; STORET is a user-owned
system.
Frequency of System Update: Once weekly
System Software: PLl and SAS.
System Features: Statistical analysis, graphics, batch retrieval, interactive
retrieval, and key word search capabilities are available.
OAlOC: States submitting information follow quality assurance and control
procedures as specified in Section 106 of the Clean Water Act. This information
undergoes both edit and logic checks.
Access Restrictions: Although agencies may lock their STORET information,
almost all information is available to all users.
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Fees: None for EPA, states, contractors, or any other federal agencies. Fees are
charged based on FOIA schedules for industries, universities, and so forth. NTIS
establishes fees for CPU time and connect charges.
Technical Support: For technical support, contact:
STORET User Support Line
(800) 424-9067
(703) 883-8328 (CML)
7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (EST)
Monday - Friday
Outreach Efforts: Training activities are handled through Headquarters for the
entire country including Regions, states, and local governments. State and local
government training requests should be made through their respective EP A
Regional program offices. Training requests from federal agencies, universities,
or the public sector should be made in writing to the primary contact (see above).
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
CROSS-PROGRAM
Acronym:
Previous Names:
Sponsoring Office:
Primary Contact:
Telephone:
Fax:
Means of Access:
Registration Process:
Hours:
ERNS
ERNS is also known as "Telephonics."
Emergency Response Division, Office of Emergency
and Remedial Response
Supported by U.S. Coast Guard
David Ouderkirk, Office of Solid Waste and
Emergency Response, EP A
(202) 382-7731 (CML)
(202) 755-2155 (CML)
ERNS is available on the U.S. Department of
Transportation's (DOT's) V AX minicomputer in
Cambridge, MA. EPA's Emergency Response
Division in the Office of Emergency and Remedial
Response will answer requests for information
received through the Freedom of Information Act
process by sending hard copies, diskettes, or tapes of
the requested information. This office also publishes
fact sheets and pamphlets on ERNS that are available
to the public at (202) 382-2342 (CML).
To register, call the ERNS Information Line at
(202) 382-2342 (CML).
DOT VAX - 24 hours/ day except Monday 6:00 p.m to
8:00 p.m. (EST).
Subject Emphasis: ERNS is used to store information on releases of oil and
hazardous substances into the environment.
Purpose of System: ERNS supports the release notification requirements of
section 103 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act (CERCLA), as amended; section 304 of Title III of the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act; section 311 of the Clean Water Act; and
sections 300.51 and 300.65 of the National Oil and Hazardous Substances
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Contingency Plan. Additionally, ERNS serves as a mechanism to document and
verify incident location information as initially reported and is utilized as a
direct source of easily-accessible data needed for analyzing oil and hazardous
substances spills. ERNS information is used for the following purposes:
guidance and regulatory development, congressional inquiries, response
preparedness, compliance and enforcement support, statistical and trend
analyses, program planning and management, and responses to requests for
information from the public.
Users: Emergency response personnel, enforcement personnel, and others
within EP A interested in release notification and response as well as other
federal agencies, Regions, states, and localities.
Information in System: ERNS contains many types of information on specific
releases of oil and hazardous substances, including the following: discharger
information, date of release, material released, cause of release, damage/
injuries/ deaths, amount released, source of release, incident location, response
actions taken, authorities notified, and environmental medium into which the
release occurred.
Information Source: ERNS combines data from the National Response Center
Database with the Marine Safety Information System. Information is recorded in
ERNS when a release is initially reported to the federal government by any party.
Initial notifications, which comprise most of the information in ERNS, supply
preliminary information on a release and are cited as unverified data.
Depending on the severity of the release and any response actions taken, the EP A
or Coast Guard On-scene Coordinator (OSe) may obtain further information at
the site of the release or through discussions with state and local officials.
Frequency of System Update: Updated continuously.
System Software: System 1032
System Features: A menu-driven version is available that offers standard and
ad hoc reports.
QA/QC: Logic checks are built into the system to review addresses, DOT ID
numbers, and Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) registry numbers.
Access Restrictions: All information is accessible except for information
about the caller who first reported the release. Online access is restricted to EP A
and other relevant federal government personnel.
Fees: Fees are charged to the public according to FOIA schedules.
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Technical Support: For technical support, a message detailing the nature of the
request may be left on the:
ERNS Information Line
(202) 382-2342 (CML)
An information line staff member will then respond to the request.
Outreach Efforts: Annual, national EPA ERNS workgroup conferences discuss
ERNS issues. Factsheets can be obtained from the ERNS Information Line, such
as two currently available which discuss oil notification and CERCLA hazardous
substance notification as it relates to ERNS. A general publication on ERNS is
also available from the information line. EP A sponsors ERNS training for EP A
Regions on subjects such as the menu-driven version of ERNS.
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ENFORCEMENT DOCKET
Acronym:
Previous Names:
Sponsoring Office:
Primary Contact:
Telephone:
Fax:
Means of Access:
Registration Process:
Hours:
CROSS-PROGRAM
DOCKET
N/A
Office of Enforcement
Merle Miller
(202) 382-3125 (CML)
(202) 382-3129 (CML)
DOCKET is available on EPA's mainframe for EPA
staff only. The public can access nonsensitive
enforcement information through publications or
diskettes available through the National Technical
Information Service at (800) 553-NTIS or (703) 487-
4650 (CML).
EP A and its partners (for example, states, contractors,
and grantees) must obtain a user ID through the
National Data Processing Division to access the EPA
mainframe. To obtain access to DOCKET, users must
contact Merle Miller at (202) 382-3125 (CML).
EP A mainframe-24 hours/ day, except from
8:00 p.m. Sunday to 7:00 a.m. Monday (EST).
Subject Emphasis: The Enforcement Docket tracks information on civil judicial
enforcement cases for all environmental statues.
Purpose of System: DOCKET is used to manage and track EPA's civil judicial
caseload and provide reports to interested parties.
Users: EP A enforcement programs, other federal agencies, including the
Department of Justice, Congress, attorneys, and other members of the public.
Information in System: All information related to civil judicial enforcement
activity, including case information, facility information, and defendant
information, is maintained in DOCKET. The system is also capable of tracking
administrative enforcement cases.
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Information Source: Attorneys in the Regions provide information to the
system.
Frequency of System Update: Mainframe system is updated continually;
NTIS information is updated quarterly.
System Software: ADABAS NATURAL
System Features: DOCKET provides various reporting options and other
online applications, as well as batch retrieval from the EP A mainframe.
QA/QC: Attorneys review data on their cases each month. The system has built-
in edit and logic checks.
Access Restrictions: Access to DOCKET on the EPA mainframe is available
only to EPA contractor data analysts in Regions, the National Enforcement
Investigations Center (NEIC), and others in the Office of Enforcement due to the
presence of enforcement sensitive information.
Fees: NTIS currently charges $320 for annual diskette version ($80 for single
quarter copy) and $230 ($57.50 for single quarter copy) for the printed version.
Technical Support: Regional and Headquarters analysts respond to technical
systems questions. Headquarters analysts can be contacted for technical support
at (202) 382-2567 (CML).
Outreach Efforts: Flyers are sent out upon request from EPA explaining how to
obtain DOCKET information through NTIS.
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CROSS-PROGRAM
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING METHODS INDEX
Acronym:
EMMI
Previous Names:
Lists of Lists
Sponsoring Office:
Industrial Technology Division, Office of Water
Regulations and Standards
Primary Contact:
Bill Telliard
Telephone:
(202) 382-7120 (CML)
Fax:
N/A
Means of Access:
EMMI is available on diskettes which may be
installed on a Pc. Hard copy versions of EMMI are
also available at (703) 557-5040 (CML).
Registration Process:
Diskettes may be obtained by calling
(703) 557-5040 (CML).
Hours:
N/A
Subject Emphasis: EMMI is an automated inventory of information about
chemical substances regulated by EP A. EMMI cross-references the substances,
the EP A lists (for example, Priority Pollutant List, Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act Appendix VIII and IX lists, and the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act Sections 110 and 313 Lists) on which the substances appear,
and the analytical methods commonly used to identify the substances.
Purpose of System: EMMI was developed to serve as EP A's single source of
chemical lists and as a means for cataloguing standard EP A analytical methods.
Users: EPA Headquarters and Regions, industries, and consultants.
Information in System: EMMI contains information on 1,716 regulated
chemical substances, which are identified on 26 statutorily mandated and office-
based lists, and on 150 analytical methods. EMMI includes information on
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method availability and method source by substance and across media and
regulatory programs. Information maintained for each substance includes:
. Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) number
. Names and synonyms
. Physical properties
. Analytic methods used to identify the substance
For each method the following information is maintained:
. Origin
. Necessary instrumentation
. Detection limits for specific substances
For each list the following information is tracked:
. List name
. Source
. Responsible office
. Chemicals on the list
. Reportable quantities associated with the substances
Information Source: The first version was developed in 1985 and has since
been updated based on new lists which are promulgated and new substances
which are regulated. This information is obtained from the Code of Federal
Regulations, Federal Register notices, and EP A program offices.
Frequency of System Update: Annually
System Software: J compiling language
System Features: EMMI allows searches and reports to be run according to
key fields.
QA/QC: Algorithms are utilized during data entry to check specific data fields,
such as CAS number; 100% of the data is reviewed after data entry is completed.
Access Restrictions: No access restrictions at this time.
Fees: Members of the public are charged for the diskettes.
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Technical Support: For user support, contact:
Sample Control Center
Industrial Technology Division
Office of Water Regulations and Standards
(703) 557-5040 (CML)
(703) 557-5040 (CML) (Fax)
Outreach Efforts: Demonstrations are given at the Washington Information
Center Open House and at various conferences, such as the Pittsburgh
Conference on Analytical Chemistry and the Water Pollution Control Federation.
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FACILITY INDEX SYSTEM
Acronym:
Previous Names:
Sponsoring Office:
Primary Contact:
Telephone:
Fax:
Means of Access:
Registration Process:
Hours:
CROSS-PROGRAM
FINDS
N/A
Office of Information Resources Management
David Catlin
(703) 883-8844 (CML)
(703) 556-1174 (CML)
FINDS is available on EPA's mainframe. Public
access to FINDS can be obtained by subscribing to an
EP A user account through the National Technical
Information Service. A magnetic tape containing the
entire FINDS database can be obtained from NTIS.
These tapes, which are updated on a quarterly basis,
can be ordered at (703) 487-4650 (CML).
EP A and its partners (for example, states, contractors,
and grantees) must obtain a user ID through the
National Data Processing Division to access the EPA
mainframe. To obtain access to FINDS, these users
must contact David Catlin at (703) 883-8844 (CML).
Other users may obtain access to the EP A mainframe
through NTIS at (703) 487-4807 (CML).
EP A mainframe---24 hours/ day, except from
8:00 p.m. Sunday to 7:00 a.m. Monday (EST).
Subject Emphasis: FINDS is an inventory of information on facilities
regulated/tracked by EPA programs. It features reference information on
program systems which contain more detailed data on each facility.
Purpose of System: FINDS was developed to support cross-media analyses as
well as regulatory and enforcement actions by pointing to other EP A databases
that regulate or track a facility. FINDS serves as a mechanism for assigning
unique EPA Facility ID codes to regulated facilities.
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Users: EPA programs, Regions, states, industry, general public, and the news
media.
Information in System: Each FINDS record provides basic information about
each facility and identifies sources of more detailed information. The data
elements in FINDS include the following: facility name, address, EPA Facility ID
code, Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code, Dun & Bradstreet (DUNS)
number, source (program), source ID (program system ID) number, Indian Land
indicator, and federal facility indicator. The systems about which FINDS
contains program information are the following: Aerometric Information
Retrieval System (AIRS), Chemicals in Commerce Information System (CICIS),
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability
Information System (CERCUS), Enforcement Docket System (DOCKET), Dun &
Bradstreet (FACTS), Federal Facilities Information System (FFIS), Permit
Compliance System (PCS), Resource Conservation and Recovery Information
System (RCRIS), and Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).
Information Source: Data entry and update is performed in EPA Headquarters
and Regional offices.
Frequency of System Update: Continuous update of data.
System Software: ADABAS NATURAL
System Features: FINDS provides built-in lookup tables, user-friendly help
screens, and online search capabilities.
QA/QC: Data entry is subject to a review process to ensure that a facility is not
assigned more than one EPA Facility ID number. There are also QA procedures
based upon system edit checks and regular data audits.
Access Restrictions: Read and read/write access are assigned as appropriate.
Write access is for data entry and update only.
Fees: None for EP A and its partners, for example, states and universities
working with EPA. Others are charged based on FOIA schedules for tapes or
printouts with specified data sets. NTIS charges fees for the tapes and online
access capability.
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Technical Support: A User Guide and FINDS System Documentation are
available. For further information, contact:
System Development Center User Support Hotline
(800) 424-9067
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST)
Monday - Friday
Outreach Efforts: National EPA Systems User Conferences are attended and
briefings are given at various EP A and state meetings. Periodic newsletters are
available upon request from the primary contact at (703) 883-8844 (CML).
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GRANTS INFORMATION AND CONTROL SYSTEM
CROSS-PROGRAM
Acronym:
Previous Names:
Sponsoring Office:
Primary Contact:
Telephone:
Fax:
Means of Access:
Registration Process:
Hours:
GICS
N/A
Office of Information Resources Management
Connie Dwyer
(202) 382-5300 (CML)
N/A
GICS is available on EP A's mainframe. Monthly
reports summarizing specific types of information
are available at no charge by subscription. Contact
Betty McClaugherty at (202) 382-5308 (CML).
EP A and its partners (for example, states, contractors,
and grantees) must obtain a user ID through the
National Data Processing Division to access the EPA
mainframe. To obtain access to GICS, Headquarters
users must contact Connie Dwyer at (202) 382-5300
(CML) or Betty McClaugherty at (202) 382-5308
(CML). Regional users must contact Regional GICS
coordinators.
EPA mainframe-24 hours/day, except from
8:00 p.m. Sunday to 7:00 a.m. Monday (EST).
Subject Emphasis: GICS is a national information management system
containing administrative, project, and financial data for all EPA's grants,
interagency agreements, and cooperative agreements. There are many modules
in the system; the following are relevant to this guide:
. Municipal Construction Grants Program's module provides information
on wastewater treatment grant applications and active construction
grant projects.
. State Revolving Fund (SRF) Progr~lfDff!.ffi~I~~~~g'Et@:ral fundin& --~
provided to the states. Or(- ~~ ,- , l-'~yic ~nbstaI1ces LIbrary
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. Non-Construction Grants Program module contains any program's
nonconstruction grants information, including Superfund, Pesticides,
and Research and Development.
Purpose of System: GICS is used for program planning and oversight, project
tracking and management, and information reporting. The Municipal
Construction Grants Program's subsystem tracks the processing of all
wastewater treatment grant applications and active construction grant projects
funded by the Construction Grant Program (authorized by the Clean Water Act)
from application to construction and closeout. Pursuant to the Water Quality Act
of 1987, federal funding provided to each SRF Program is tracked; the
non construction grants program tracks progress of many other EP A grants-
related programs.
Users: Headquarters, Regions, and states, depending on the module.
Information in System: Municipal Construction Grants Program's module
contains administrative, financial, technical, and project status information on
each construction grant funded by EP A. The SRF portion contains identification
and financial information on Capitalization Grants and SRF projects. The non-
construction grants component contains information on all other EP A grants
programs, including Non-Point Source, Superfund, and Radon.
Information Source: Depending on the module, information is entered by
Headquarters, states, or Regions.
Frequency of System Update: Immediate update of data.
System Software: ADABAS NATURAL
System Features: GICS offers a customized data entry module, report writer,
look-up tables, batch capabilities, and an online dictionary.
QA/QC: Online data entry edits are used, and audit reports are system
generated.
Access Restrictions: Access to EPA mainframe is restricted to EPA and its
data sharing partners, such as the states.
Technical Support: For more information regarding GICS, contact Connie
Dwyer at (202) 382-5300 (CML) or Regional GICS coordinators. User
documentation for each module is available as well as a reference manual that
explains tools and technical information.
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Outreach Efforts: Training is conducted at users' conferences for EP A
Headquarters and Regions as well as state government organizations; formal
training has been conducted nationally and throughout the Regions. Staff
personnel attend the national GrCS conference and Grants Administration
conferences.
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CROSS-PROGRAM
INFORMATION SYSTEMS INVENTORY
Acronym:
Previous Names:
Sponsoring Office:
Primary Contact:
Telephone:
Fax:
Means of Access:
ISI
N/A
Information Management and Services Division,
Office of Information Resources Management
ISI System Manager
(202) 382-5914 (CML)
(202) 382-3923 (CML)
ISI is available both in a hard copy format and in a
microcomputer format (IBM PC version and
Macintosh prototype). EP A staff may utilize the
microcomputer versions of the ISI which are located
in all EP A libraries, the Washington Information
Center (WIC), and in Senior Information Resources
Management Officials offices. Users external to EPA
may purchase hard copies or diskette versions
through the National Technical Information Service
at the following address:
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161
(800) 553-NTIS
(703) 487-4650 (CML)
Users external to EPA may also use the
microcomputer version located in any EP A library
(refer to Access EP A: Library and Information Services
booklet for library locations) or in the:
Public Information Center (PIC)
U.S. EP A
401 M Street, SW.
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 382-2080 (CML)
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Registration Process:
There is no formal registration process required for
EP A staff to use the IS!.
Hours:
WIC-8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday (EST)
PIC-8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday - Friday (EST).
Subject Emphasis: The ISI contains basic information on roughly 500 EP A
systems.
Purpose of System: The ISI allows users to locate systems that contain detailed
information on subjects in which they are interested.
Users: EP A Headquarters, Regions, state and local governments, contractors,
and the general public.
Information in System: The ISI lists names and telephone numbers of contacts
who can provide further information on a system and contains a brief summary
of the system. The ISI describes each system's technical environment, status,
sponsor, and purpose.
Information Source: Information is submitted by EP A database managers.
Frequency of System Update: Annual
System Software: PC version is in CLIPPER, and the Macintosh prototype is in
HYPERCARD.
System Features: The microcomputer version allows users to search through
the system rapidly and flexibly to locate information.
QA/QC: QA/QC is performed at the data entry level.
Access Restrictions: No restrictions.
Fees: NTIS establishes fees for hard copy and microcomputer versions of the
IS!.
Technical Support: User's Guide exists for PC version and for Macintosh
prototype.
Outreach Efforts: EP A staff members are informed through many networks,
including the State/EPA Data Management Network, the Regional Information
Resources Management Branch Chiefs, the EP A system managers, and the PC
Site Coordinators. The ISI is demonstrated at the WIC Open House and is
contained in NTIS's catalog of products.
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INTEGRATED RISK INFORMATION SYSTEM
CROSS-PROGRAM
Acronym:
Previous Names:
Sponsoring Office:
Primary Contact:
Telephone:
Fax:
Means of Access:
Registration Process:
IRIS
N/A
Office of Research and Development
IRIS User Support Unit
(513) 569-7254 (CML)
(8) 684-7254 (FrS)
(513) 569-7475 (CML)
Users can access IRIS through EP A' s Email system
(B.T. TYMNET) as well as through the National
Library of Medicine's (NLM's) Toxicology Network
(TOXNET) and the Public Health Network. IRIS
information can also be obtained by purchasing disks
from the National Technical Information Service at
(800) 553-NTIS or (703) 487-4650 (CML).
To register, contact:
IRIS Representative
Specialized Information Services
National Library of Medicine
8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, Maryland 20894
(301) 496-6531 (CML)
Christine Frank
Public Health Network
Public Health Foundation
1220 L Street, NW., Suite 350
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 898-5600 (CML)
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B.T. TYMNET
Sales Department
B.T. North America
2560 North 1st Street
San Jose, CA 95161-9019
(800) 872-7654
Hours:
EPA's Email-24 hours/day, 7 days/week
NLM-24 hours/ day, 7 days/week
Public Health Network-24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
Subject Emphasis: Summaries of health risk and EP A regulatory information
on over 500 specific chemicals are maintained. IRIS contains the EP A consensus
opinion on potential adverse and chronic human health effects related to
chemical hazard identification and dose-response assessment.
Purpose of System: IRIS was developed in response to a growing demand for
consistent chemical substance risk information, representing Agency consensus
opinions, for use in decisionmaking and regulatory activities. IRIS is intended to
serve as a pointer system to more detailed data contained in supporting scientific
studies.
Users: EPA; federal, state, and local agencies; academia; interest groups; the
international community; the regulated community; and hospitals and poison
control centers.
Information in System: The core of IRIS is a collection of computer files that
contain descriptive and quantitative information in the following categories:
. Oral reference dose and inhalation reference concentrations for chronic
noncarcinogenic health effects.
. Oral slope factors and unit risks for chronic exposure to carcinogens.
. Drinking water health advisories from the Office of Drinking Water.
. EP A regulatory action summaries.
. Supplementary data on acute health hazards and physical/ chemical
properties.
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Information Source: Two Agency workgroups, the Reference Dose/Reference
Concentration Workgroup and the Carcinogen Risk Assessment Verification
Endeavor, develop the authoritative EPA consensus risk summary information.
Both of these groups are comprised of senior EP A scientists from risk assessment
programs in Headquarters and Regions.
Frequency of System Update: Monthly
System Software: CLIPPER
System Features: Access to IRIS through NLM's TOXNET allows free text
search capability, full Boolean logic, a powerful and flexible command language,
and a variety of online user assistance features. Online and offline printing of
entire or specified portions of records is available as are a variety of customized
print options. To aid users in accessing and understanding the data in IRIS
chemical files, the following supportive information is provided online:
. Alphabetic and Chemical Abstract Services (CAS) Registry number lists
of chemicals in IRIS.
. Background documents.
. User's guide.
. Example exercises.
. Glossaries.
OAlOC: Methodologies are peer reviewed by EPA's Science Advisory Board.
Extensive review procedures are included in IRIS official procedures, such as
concurrence by all workgroup members. Additionally, online checks and edits
are included in the system.
Access Restrictions: No restricted access at this time.
Fees: E-Mail Fees through B.T. TYMNET are currently $61/month plus connect
time. TOXNET fees are currently $35/hour (10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST),
$25/hour off-peak. Public Health Network Fees are $23/hour for federal
agencies and $41/hour for all others.
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Technical Support: For IRIS technical support, contact:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Criteria and Assessment Office
Office of Research and Development
26 West Martin Luther King Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45268
(513) 569-7254 (CML)
(8) 684-7254 (FrS)
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (CST)
Monday - Friday
Messages may be left after hours, and calls will be returned.
Outreach Efforts: Exhibits, speeches, and training are given. Each Region has
an IRIS coordinator who performs outreach activities. Efforts are targeted
primarily at professional organizations.
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ONLINE LIBRARY SYSTEM
Acronym:
Previous Names:
Sponsoring Office:
Primary Contact:
Telephone:
Fax:
Means of Access:
Registration Process:
Hours:
CROSS-PROGRAM
OLS
N/A
Research Triangle Park Library
Jonda Byrd
(513) 569-7183 (CML)
(513) 569-7186 (CML)
OLS is available to EP A employees and its data
sharing partners through any EP A library and is
available directly online through EP A's mainframe.
For other user groups, OLS can be accessed through
any EP A library (see the ACCESS EP A: Library and
Information Services booklet for a listing of libraries) or
through purchasing an account through the National
Technical Information Service.
EPA staff must obtain a user ID through the National
Data Processing Division to access the EPA
mainframe. To obtain access to OLS, users should
type "CATALOG" in Time Sharing Option (TSO)
mode. Other users may access OLS through NTIS, by
contacting:
National Technical Information Service
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161
(703) 487-4807 (CML)
EP A mainframe-24 hours/ day, except from
8:00 p.m. Sunday to 7:00 a.m. Monday (EST).
Subject Emphasis: OLS references the information resources maintained by
the EP A library network.
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Purpose of System: The purpose of OLS is to improve access to the wealth of
information available from the 28 Headquarters, Regional, and laboratory
libraries.
Users: EPA, consultants, and the general public.
Information in System: OLS contains bibliographic citations from books, EP A
and other federal agency's technical reports, conference proceedings, indices,
audiovisual materials, maps, journals, and a variety of other documents. OLS
further provides summaries of selected titles. Information contained in the
following databases is also listed in OLS:
. National Catalog (NCAT)-NCAT contains items cataloged in the
Online Computer Library Catalog (OCLC) and reports indexed and
maintained by NTIS.
. Hazardous Waste Superfund Collection Database (HAZW)-HAZW
contains items maintained in the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency
Response's Hazardous Waste Superfund Collection.
. Clean Lakes Database (LAKE)-LAKE contains items indexed by the
Clean Lakes Clearinghouse in EP A' s Office of Water on subjects such as
lake management, protection, and restoration.
. Translations Database (TRAN)-TRAN lists scientific and technical
documents that have been translated through the Headquarters
Library's translation service.
. Climate Change Database (CLIM)-CLIM contains citations of materials
related to global warming and other climate change issues.
. Office of Toxic Substances (OTS) Chemical Collection Database
(CHEM)-CHEM contains citations of microfiche copies of articles in
the OTS Chemical Collection System.
. Regional Files-OLS contains lists of holdings from certain Regional
libraries.
Information Source: Information in OLS is obtained from EP A program offices,
Regional offices, and NTIS.
Frequency of System Update: OCLC-€very two weeks; NTIS-quarterly;
others-vary.
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System Software: BASIS
System Features: OLS provides key word access and may be searched using
user-friendly menus or BASIS. Searchers can use fields, such as title, author,
subject, key word, or year of publication to perform searches. Further
description of OLS capabilities is available in user documentation.
QAlQC: QA/QC is performed primarily by OCLC staff for the National
Catalog. QA/QC for the other databases is performed by the database sponsor.
Access Restrictions: No restricted access at this time.
Fees: NTIS should be contacted for information on its online access fees.
Technical Support: For OLS technical support, contact:
EP A Research Triangle Park Library
(919) 541-2777 (CML)
Outreach Efforts: Information on OLS is contained in the Info Access newsletter
which is available to EP A staff and, upon request, to others by contacting Jonda
Byrd at (513) 569-7183 (CML). Demonstrations of OLS are given at open houses
held in EP A's libraries and can be requested by contacting any EP A library (refer
to ACCESS EP A: Library and Information Services booklet for library contacts).
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APPENDIX A
MEANS OF ACCESS
EPA's Mainframe Computing Systems
EPA's National Computer Center (NCC) provides the primary mainframe
computing resources through which EPA's staff at Headquarters, Regions, and
laboratories access EPA's databases. In addition, selected EPA databases can be
accessed on the NCC computer systems by EPA's data sharing partners, such as
state and local governments, contractors, and grantees. Private companies,
corporations, and individuals can request access to some Agency databases
through the National Technical Information Service (NTIS-discussed on page
65 of this appendix).
To access the various computer systems, a user must first have an EP A user ID.
This ID can be obtained by submitting a request to the appropriate EP A Account
Manager or ADP Coordinator who will then request registration from the Time
Sharing Service Management System (TSSMS) office at the NCe. Upon approval
of the request, the user is sent an ID, a password, and general user information.
For further information on EPA computing services, contact the NCC User
Support Hotline at (800) 334-2405.
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Another mechanism that can be utilized by the public to request information
from EP A is the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. A FOIA is a
written request for records held or believed to be held by EP A where a record is
defined as any existing document, memorandum, report, photograph, sound or
magnetic recording, computer tape, drawing, or other medium in which
information has been preserved. FOIAs are usually utilized when there are not
other direct methods, such as hotlines or clearinghouses, available through
which the public can request the information. EP A will release the requested
information unless it falls under one of the following nine exemptions:
. Matters of national defense or foreign policy.
. Internal Agency rules.
. Information exempted by other statutes.
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. Trade secrets, commercial, or financial information (confidential
business information).
. Privileged inter- or intra-Agency memoranda.
. Personal privacy.
. Records or information compiled for law enforcement purposes.
. Records of financial institutions.
. Geographical or geophysical information and data concerning wells.
FOIA authorizes EPA to charge requestors the direct cost for any searching,
reviewing, and duplication required to respond to the request if these costs
exceed $25.00. To submit a FOIA request to EPA, a written letter, detailing the
subject matter of interest, should be submitted to:
Jeralene B. Green
FOIA Officer
U.s. Environmental Protection Agency, A-I0l
401 M Street, SW.
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 382-4048 (CML)
National Library 01 Medicine (NLM)
Certain EP A systems utilize the resources of the National Library of Medicine
(NLM) to make information available to the public. NLM provides access to
information through the Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System
(MEDLARS), an online computer system. Most EP A systems are maintained on
one component of MEDLARS, TOXNET (TOXicology Data NETwork), which is
oriented to information on hazardous effects and toxicology of various chemical
substances. TOXNET, which runs on a series of mini-computers, is managed by
NLM's Toxicology Information Program.
TOXNET was designed to be user-friendly and offers many modules for building
and reviewing records and many sophisticated search and retrieval features,
including free text searching. Extensive online user assistance is available, and
the TOXNET Gateway allows access to other files in MEDLARS. Additional
features, including cross-file searching and printing and special menus for users
with little computer experience, are under development.
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TOXNET is available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, with the exception of a brief
daily maintenance period. TOXNET fees are currently $35/hour (10:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. EST) and $25/hour during all other times. TOXNET may be accessed
using any standard telecommunications software package, including Grateful-
Med, or through COMPUSERVE, TELENET, INFONET, or TYMNET
telecommunication networks.
To access TOXNET, users must register through contacting the following office:
National Library of Medicine
Specialized Information Services Division
8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20894
(301) 496-6531 (CML)
National Technical Information Service (NTIS)
The National Technical Information Service (NTIS), a component of the
Department of Commerce, is used extensively by many EP A system managers to
make information available to the public. NTIS focused originally on scientific
and technical information but has since added business, health, and statistical
information to the collection.
NTIS sells publications as well as information in electronic formats, including
diskettes, CD ROMs, magnetic tape, and digital tape. Additionally, NTIS offers
online access to certain EP A systems through providing an account to EP A's
mainframe at the National Computer Center (NCC) in Research Triangle Park,
Ne. Private companies, corporations, and individuals can make requests for
online access directly to NTIS. NTIS will request clearance from the appropriate
database manager, coordinate all registration agreements, and bill the customer
directly for computer services provided by the NCe. NTIS is a self-supporting
organization which receives no appropriated funds. Therefore, all products are
sold on a cost plus fee basis.
For additional information, NTIS can be contacted at:
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161
(800) 553-NTIS (for ordering publications and other products)
(703) 487-4650 (CML) (for ordering publications and other
products)
(703) 487-4807 (CML) (for online service information)
(919) 541-2586 (TDD)
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APPENDIX B
SYSTEMS UNDER DEVELOPMENT
There are currently several systems under development at EPA which meet the
criteria for "major systems" as defined in the introduction to this directory,
including:
. The Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Program (EMAP).
. The Geographic Resources Information and Data System (GRIDS).
. The Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act 313
Targeting System (ETS).
. The Contract Laboratory Program (CLP) Analytical Results Database
(CARD).
. The Non-CLP Superfund Analytical Services Tracking System.
Although these systems have not been fully implemented, they are briefly
described below in order to better inform individuals about the types of
information which will be available within the Agency and how to obtain it.
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Program (EMAP)
The Office of Modeling, Monitoring Systems, and Quality Assurance
(OMMSQA) in EPA's Office of Research and Development (ORD) is designing
the Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Program (EMAP) to assess and
document periodically the condition of U.S. ecological resources. This system is
being developed in response to the EPA Science Advisory Board's 1988
recommendation that EPA initiate a program to monitor ecological status and
trends and to identify, through scientific analysis, problems that pose the greatest
environmental risk.
With the cooperation of other relevant agencies, EMAP will conduct multi-
resource samplings of 12,600 points nationally to estimate environmental
conditions with known levels of statistical confidence. All of EMAP's sampling
activities will fall under six major ecosystems: forests, wetlands, arid lands, lakes
and streams, agro-ecosystems, and near coastal areas. Following data analysis,
the program will provide annual statistical summaries and periodic interpretive
reports on both single- and multi-resource status and trends. EMAP is intended
to serve a wide variety of users, including staff throughout EP A, other federal
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agencies, Congress, and members of the general public. Pilot and demonstration
projects are currently underway, with full implementation expected by 1995. For
more information, contact:
EMAP Director
ORD/OMMSQA (RD-680)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C. 20460
(202) 382-5767 (CML)
Geographic Resources Information and Data System (GRIDS)
The Geographic Resources Information and Data System (GRIDS) is being
developed by EPA's Office of Information Resources Management to promote
data sharing and software technology transfer by providing national access to
spatial data and ARC Macro Language (AML) routines for use in ARC/INFO
Geographic Information System (GIS) applications. GRIDS will allow users to
select desired subsets of national spatial data sets, such as those maintained by
the United States Geological Service, the Bureau of the Census, and U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, for creating ARC/INFO coverages to be used in GIS analyses.
Additionally, GRIDS will function as a repository for AML routines which have
general utility in ARC/INFO GIS applications. GRIDS primary use is to reduce
costs associated with the development of GIS applications through providing
access to these commonly needed spatial data sources and tools.
A prototype version of GRIDS is now available on EP A' s mainframe and is
accessible via a national telecommunications network with user assistance
provided through EP A Headquarters. Access is currently only available to key
GIS Regional, laboratory, and Headquarters personnel. Access will be available
to EP A, other federal agencies, state and local governments, and universities. All
non-EPA users are allowed access provided they are working for or in
cooperation with Headquarters or a Regional EP A office. For further
information, contact:
Bob Pease
Office of Information Resources Management
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1505 Planning Research Drive
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 883-8843 (CML)
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Ed Partington
Office of Information Resources Management
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1505 Planning Research Drive
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 883-8855 (CML)
Mike Paquette
Vigyan Inc.
5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite 900
Falls Church, VA 22041
(703) 931-1100 (CML)
Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know 313 Targeting System
(ETS)
The Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) 313
Targeting System (ETS), which is being developed by the Office of Pesticides and
Toxic Substance's Office of Compliance Monitoring, is intended to identify
facilities that have not met EPCRA reporting requirements and to support the
EPCRA Inspection Program's inspection targeting and non-compliance
notification processes in an automated fashion. The national system will reside
on the EP A mainframe in ADA BAS while the Regions will have PC versions in
dBase IV. This system is currently in the pilot stage and should be fully
implemented in fiscal year 1992. For further information, contact:
David Meredith
Office of Compliance Monitoring
Office of Pesticides and Toxic Substances
U.s. Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, SW.
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 382-7864 (CML)
Contract Laboratory Program (CLP) Analytical Results Database
The Contract Laboratory Program (CLP) Analytical Results Database
(CARD), which is operated by the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency
Response's Hazardous Site Evaluation Division, tracks and monitors CLP
analytical services as reported by CLP laboratories. The CLP is EP A's
major vehicle for obtaining chemical analyses from Superfund sites.
CARD was developed to provide an automated means of accessing CLP
data to support CLP program management and other activities. CARD
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also expedites the flow of analytical and environmental information
within Superfund, enabling more efficient utilization of the data.
Specifically, CARD is used for:
. Analytical data retrieval by Regional Waste Management
Divisions and contractors for site decisionmaking.
. Retrieval of data for Regional data review using Computer Aided
Data Review and Evaluation (CADRE) software.
. Oversight of CLP laboratories by Regional and Headquarters
personnel.
. QA/QC results studies.
. Trend analysis for methods development and refinement.
CARD stores CLP analytical analyses, including identification and
concentration values for each hazardous substance found in each sample
taken at Superfund sites, along with pertinent physical descriptions such
as sample matrix and weight or volume. CARD also contains the results
of analytical analyses of laboratory procedures that ensure instrument,
laboratory, and method performance. Also included in CARD are the
results of Contract Compliance Screening which determines the
completeness of the data and verifies laboratory compliance with QA/QC
standards specified in the contract.
CARD is available on the EP A mainframe for EP A and its partners (for
example, contractors). Users must obtain an 1D through the National Data
Processing Division to access the EP A mainframe. For information on
how to access CARD and for user support information, contact:
CARD User Support Hotline
(703) 684-9025 (CML)
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m (EST)
Monday - Friday
Although the current primary user population for CARD is comprised of
Superfund data users, a user interface and database linking tool, the
Superfund Chemical Analysis Data System (SCADS), is being developed
to enable programs outside of Superfund to retrieve CARD data in
accordance with user needs. For further information, contact:
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David S. Eng
Hazardous Site Evaluation Division
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response
U.s. Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, SW.
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 382-4619 (CML)
Non-Contract Laboratory Program Superfund Analytical Services Tracking
System
The Superfund program is EPA's largest user of chemical analytical
services provided through the Contract Laboratory Program (CLP) and
other sources (categorized as non-CLP) due to Superfund's need for data
to support enforcement activities, including litigation. To ensure that
these activities are successful, the data must be technically sound and
legally defensible. Therefore, careful oversight and management,
including extensive tracking and quality assurance (QA), of EPA's
analytical services is critical.
The Non-Contract Laboratory Program Superfund Analytical Services
Tracking System, currently being developed by the Office of Solid Waste
and Emergency Response's Hazardous Site Evaluation Division, will track
and monitor non-CLP analytical services similar to the CLP Analytical
Results database (CARD), which tracks CLP analytical services. The new
system will house key information on the magnitude, quality, and specific
use of non-CLP analytical services (both fixed laboratory and field
analytical services) which support Superfund. The development of this
system was required by the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency
Response (OSWER) Directive 9240.0-2 and its accompanying guidance
directi ve.
The system will allow users to:
. Track non-CLP analytical services in terms of laboratory or field
facility, analysis type, or activity type.
. Monitor conlTactor's selection of non-CLP analytical services.
. Identify all samples analyzed by a laboratory in the event of
problems with that laboratory.
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Information for the system will be collected at the Regional level and then
sent to EP A Headquarters on a quarterly basis for national compilation.
The system is still in prototype development. For further information,
contact:
David Eng
Hazardous Site Evaluation Division
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response
US. Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 382-4619 (CMU
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APPENDIX C
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Aerometric Information Retrieval System (AIRS) [[[1
AIRS Area/Mobile Source Subsystem (AMS)-see Aerometric Information
Retrieval System
AIRS Facility Subsystem-see Aerometric Information Retrieval System
Air Quality Subsystem-see Aerometric Information Retrieval System
Biennial Reporting System (BRS) [[[5
Biological Data System (BIOS)-see Storage and Retrieval of U.s. Waterways
Parametric Data
Chemicals in Commerce Information System (CICIS) ..........................................16
Compliance Data System (CDS)-see Aerometric Information Retrieval System
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation,
and Liability Information System (CERCUS) [[[ 7
Contract Laboratory Program (CLP) Analytical Results Database
(CARD )-see Appendix B ... ............................ ........ .................. ................................67
Corrective Action Reporting System (CARS)-see Resource Conservation and
Recovery Information System
Daily Flow System (DFS)-see Storage and Retrieval of U.S. Waterways
Parametric Data
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know 313 Targeting
System-see Appendix B [[[67
Emergency Response Notification System (ERNS)-also known as
"Telephonics" .................................,..... ........................................ ...........................40
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Environmental Monitoring Methods Index (EMMI) ............................................45
FIFRA and TSCA Enforcement System (FATES)-see Section Seven Tracking
System
Facility Index System (FINDS) [[[48
Federal Reporting Data System (FRDS) [[[29
Fish Kill (FK)-see Storage and Retrieval of U.S. Waterways Parametric Data
Geo-Common Subsystem (GCS)-see Aerometric Information Retrieval System
Geographic Resources Information and Data System (GRID5--see
Appendix B......... ............ ............ ................ ............ .... ........ ...... .... .... ...... ...... ...... ..... 67
Grants Information and Control System (GICS)[[[51
Hazardous Waste Data Management System (HWDMS) - see Resource
Conservation and Recovery Information System
Hazardous Waste Superfund Database (HWSFD)-see Online Library System
(OLS)
Information Systems Inventory (ISI) [[[54
Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)[[[56
Municipal Construction Grants Program-see Grants Information and Control
System
National Emission Data System (NEDS)-see Aerometric Information Retrieval
System
Non-Construction Grants Program-see Grants Information and Control System
Non-Contract Laboratory Program Superfund Analytical Services Tracking
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Permit Compliance System (PCS) [[[34
Records of Decision System (RODS) [[[12
Resource Conservation and Recovery Information System (RCRIS) .................14
Section Seven Tracking System (SSTS) [[[19
State Revolving Fund (SRF) Program-see Grants Information and Control
System
Storage and Retrieval of Aerometric Data (SAROAD)-see Aerometric
Information Retrieval System
Storage and Retrieval of U.S. Waterways Parametric Data (STORET) ..............37
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AFS
AIRS
AML
AMS
AQS
BIOS
BRS
CADRE
CARD
CARS
CAS
CBI
CDS
CERCLA
CERCUS
CHEM
CICIS
CIS
CUM
CLP
CML
CST
DFS
DOCKET
DOT
EMAP
EMMI
EPA
EPCRA
ERD
ERNS
EST
ETS
FATES
FFIS
FIFRA
FINDS
APPENDIX D
LIST OF ACRONYMS
AIRS Facility Subsystem (subsystem of AIRS)
Aerometric Information Retrieval System
ARC Macro Language
AIRS Area/Mobile Source Subsystem (subsystem of AIRS)
Air Quality Subsystem (subsystem of AIRS)
Biological Data System (file within STORET)
Biennial Reporting System
Computer Aided Data Retrieval and Evaluation Software
Contract Laboratory Program Analytical Results Database
Corrective Action Reporting System (now known as RCRIS)
Chemical Abstract Service
Confidential Business Information
Compliance Data System (now part of AIRS)
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation,
and Liability Act
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation,
and Liability Information System
Chemical Collection Database (accessible through OLS)
Chemicals in Commerce Information System
Chemical Information Systems, Inc
Climate Change Database (accessible through OLS)
Contract Laboratory Program
Commercial
Central Standard Time
Daily Flow System (file within STORET)
Enforcement Docket
U.S. Department of Transportation
Environmental Management and Assessment Program
Environmental Monitoring Methods Index
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act
Emergency Response Division
Emergency Response Notification System
Eastern Standard Time
EPCRA 313 Tracking System
FIRFA and TSCA Enforcement System (now known as SSTS)
Federal Facilities Information System
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
Facility Index System
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FIPS
FK
FOIA
FRDS
FTS
GCS
GICS
GIS
GPO
GRIDS
HAZW
HWDMS
IFD
IMSD
IRIS
ISI
LAKE
MEDLARS
NADB
NCAT
NCC
NDPD
NEDS
NEIC
NLM
NPDES
NTIS
OARM
OCLC
ODES
OHM/T ADS
OIRM
OLS
OMMSQA
ORD
OSC
OTS
PC
PCS
PIC
PM
Federal Information Processing Codes
Fish Kill (file within STORET)
Freedom of Information Act
Federal Reporting Data System
Federal Telecommunications System
Geo-Common Subsystem (subsystem of AIRS)
Grants Information and Control System
Geographic Information System
Government Printing Office
Geographic Resources Information and Data System
Hazardous Waste Superfund Collection Database (accessible
through OLS)
Hazardous Waste Data Management System (now known as
RCRIS)
Industrial Facilities Discharge File (file within STORET)
Information Management and Services Division
Integrated Risk Information System
Information Systems Inventory
Clean Lakes Database (accessible through OLS)
Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System
National Air Data Branch
National Catalog Database (accessible through OLS)
National Computing Center
National Data Processing Division
National Emission Data System (now known as AIRS)
National Enforcement Investigations Center
National Library of Medicine
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System
National Technical Information Service
Office of Administration and Resources Management
Online Computer Library Center
Ocean Data Evaluation System
Oil and Hazardous Substances Technical Assistance Data
System
Office of Information Resources Management
Online Library System
Office of Modeling, Monitoring Systems, and Quality
Assurance
Office of Research and Development
On-scene Coordinator
Office of Toxic Substances
Personal Computer
Permit Compliance System
Public Information Center
Particulate Matter
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POTWs
PWS
QAlQC
RCRA
RCRIS
RODS
RTP
SARA
SAROAD
SCADS
SDWA
SIC
SRF
SSTS
STARS
STORET
TDD
TOXNET
TRAN
TRDS
TRI
TSCA
TSCA TS
TSO
TSSMS
VOC
WIC
WQAS
Publicly Owned Treatment Works
Public Water Supplies
Quality Assurance/Quality Control
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Resource Conservation and Recovery Information System
Records of Decision System
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
Storage and Retrieval of Aerometric Data (now known as
AIRS)
Superfund Chemical Analysis Data System (see CARD)
Safe Drinking Water Act
Standard Industrial Classification Code
State Revolving Fund(module of GICS)
Section Seven Tracking System
Strategic Targeting Activities Reporting System
Storage and Retrieval of U.S. Waterways Parametric Data
Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf
Toxicology Network
Translation Database (accessible through OLS)
Text Retrieval Data System
Toxics Release Inventory
Toxic Substances Control Act
Toxic Substances Control Act Test Submissions Online
Database
Time Sharing Option
Time Sharing Service Management System
Volatile Organic Compounds
Washington Information Center
Water Quality Analysis System (file within STORET)
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