&EPA
United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
Office of Research and
Development
Washington, DC 20460
EPA/600/R-01/108
February 2002
Remote Sensing
Program for EPA
FY 2001 Program Summary
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REMOTE SENSING PROGRAM FOR EPA
FY 2001 PROGRAM SUMMARY
ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION CENTER
(EPIC)
FEBRUARY 2002
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
NATIONAL EXPOSURE RESEARCH LABORATORY
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES DIVISION
LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY BRANCH
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89193-3478
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NOTICE
The US Environmental Protection Agency, through its Office of Research and
Development, performed and partially funded the research described in this report. This
document is intended for internal Agency use only. Mention of trade names or commercial
products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.
FOREWORD
Since the mid-1970's, the Environmental Protection Agency has employed aerial remote
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sensing technology as a method of assessing environmental condition and change. Aerial
photographs along with other sensor images are used to assist Agency officials in assessing
emergency response situations; for discovery and identification of new sites; and for analyzing
and characterizing environments at site-specific to regional scales. In order to accomplish these
processes, and to provide technical support to Agency Program and Regional Offices, acquisition,
processing, and interpretation of aerial photographs and other remote sensing data are conducted
by the Environmental Sciences Division of the Office of Research and Development through the
Landscape Ecology Branch (LEB), Environmental Photographic Interpretation Center (EPIC) and
its remote sensing capabilities hi Las Vegas and in Reston, Virginia.
In FY 99, LEB/EPIC initiated a new remote sensing research and development program.
Research plans were prepared and underwent peer review. During FY 2000, reconciliation of the
peer reviewer's comments continued and research commenced in FY 2001.
In FY 2000 LEB/EPIC awarded a new five-year (1 base period, and four 1-year option
periods) remote sensing support contract with an expanded scope of work for supporting the
remote sensing requirements of the Agency. The new contract provides the traditional remote
sensing technical support activities in aerial photographic data collection, processing, and
analysis, and also provides digital (airborne and spaceborne) remote sensing data collection and
analysis support to EPA remote sensing researchers, Regional and Program Offices, and
laboratories.
This program summary is prepared annually to provide Agency managers with an
overview of resource expenditures and program activities involved with both remote sensing
technical support and research and development activities.
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SUPERFUND PROGRAM SUPPORT
The Environmental Sciences Division in Las Vegas, Nevada (BSD), of the Office of
Research and Development, provides remote sensing support-aerial photograph acquisition and
interpretation-for hazardous waste site investigations, assessments, and removal and remedial
actions under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of
1980 (CERCLA), as amended by SARA and under the National Contingency Plan (NCP).
Support is provided by the BSD to each of the 10 EPA Regional Offices and to the Office of
Emergency and Remedial Response (OERR) of the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency
Response (OSWER).
RCRA PROGRAM SUPPORT
Since the passage of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act in 1976, the
Environmental Protection Agency has employed aerial remote sensing techniques to assess waste
sites. Aerial photographs and other sensor images are used to assist Agency officials in permit
reviews, site operations monitoring, and general environmental assessments. Acquisition and
interpretation of aerial photographs for this and other Agency programs are conducted by the
Environmental Sciences Division of the Environmental Protection Agency in Las Vegas, Nevada,
to provide technical support to Regional Offices, and to the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency
Response.
ORD PROGRAM SUPPORT
In FY 2001, LEB/EPIC provided remote sensing and GIS support in the form database
development, research, data acquisition, processing, analysis and accuracy assessment activities
for EMAP, AMI and other R&D programs and activities. LEB/EPIC continued developing GIS
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data and/or techniques for Eco-Pest/Tox, the Lower Colorado study, Little Miami River Basin,
OH, the Neuse River Watershed, NC, Spring Valley munitions removal, Washington, DC, the
Upper Accotink Watershed, VA, the Delaware/Catskill Watershed, NY, and general land use and
land cover mapping in the Mid Atlantic. LEB/EPIC also provided routine data management, film
library and archive support to the agency to meet routine information needs and requests under the
Freedom of Information Act.
LEB/EPIC also continued a R&D project in multi-media technology to develop new and
better means of providing remote sensing products and services to Agency users. This included
continued research for the digital conversion of LEB/EPIC reports and archives. A Remote
Sensing Training CD-ROM entitled Remote Sensing: Fundamentals and Applications was
completed in FY99 and has been broadly distributed throughout the Agency in FY 2000 and FY
2001. Also in FY 1999, LEB/EPIC began developing a remote sensing website which became
operational in FY 2000. In FY 2001 updates to the website were made as new activities were
initiated or completed or new products or services were made available. The website contains a
wealth of information on the fundamentals of remote sensing and the technical support products,
services, and R&D activities of the Environmental Photographic Interpretation Center. The URL
for the site is: http://lvordl.las.epa.gov:9876/epic/default.htm.
OTHER PARTNERING ACTIVITIES
LEB/EPIC is partnering with EPA program offices and laboratories on several projects.
The Office of Air and LEB/EPIC are developing a method to estimate tropospheric aerosols using
satellite imagery. LEB/EPIC is assisting the NHEERL lab and the EMAP program in mapping
large river resources using National Technical Means. LEB/EPIC provided technical expertise to
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the National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) to evaluate multispectral and hyperspectral
image processing software packages as part of the NIMA Pathfinder Program. This program
evaluates government and commercial software packages to assist users in matching appropriate
software tools with their needs. LEB/EPIC is partnering with the Department of Energy (DOE)
and NIMA to develop image processing procedures for use with advanced remote sensing
systems. LEB/EPIC is continuing to partner with the USGS Geologic Division to develop spectral
libraries of environmental contaminates, focusing on organic pollutants such as PCB's. These
spectral libraries are used in remote sensing image analysis to identify and classify materials in the
image. The USGS is providing analytical chemistry support for the chemical analysis of field
samples. Several laboratory and field spectrometers are available from the USGS for LEB/EPIC
personnel to analyze and create spectral library databases of these compounds.
In March, 2001, LEB/EPIC co-sponsored with EPA Region 4's GIS & Information
Management Branch, a two-day conference, entitled Above & Beyond: An EPA Remote Sensing
Conference. The conference, held in Las Vegas, was attended by approximately 100 people
representing: all ten EPA regional offices; EPA GIS coordinators; EPA enforcement staff; Agency
remote sensing R&D and applications scientists; spatial data quality assurance specialists; spatial
data information planners; and representatives from other federal agencies, academia, and the
private sector. More than thirty speakers gave presentations relating to operational remote sensing
usage; latest developments in remote sensing tools and technology; remote sensing and GIS
accuracy assessment; and remote sensing research and development. The goal of this successful
conference was:
To inform and update EPA regional remote sensing coordinators, management and other
technical or interested staff of the latest developments in the field of remote sensing as they
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apply to environmental issues at the EPA. And to generate interest in and demonstrate the
technology, and to show how remote sensing is being utilized in other Regions, Offices, and
Programs in the Agency.
REMOTE SENSING/GIS ACCURACY ASSESSMENT SUPPORT
LEB/EPIC continued its support of remote sensing accuracy assessment by developing an
in-house truth GIS dataset for the North American Landscape Characterization (NALC) project in
the area of the Mid-Atlantic Integrated Assessment (MALA). High resolution aerial photographs
were used to develop land cover codes for the assessment of the NALC land cover data derived
from Landsat MSS imagery.
LEB/EPIC also further developed its remote sensing and GIS accuracy assessment work
by completing the truth dataset for the Delaware Catskill watershed in New York and the Upper
Accotink watershed in Virginia.
LEB/EPIC also initiated two interagency agreements with the U.S. Geological Survey
(USGS) to provide accuracy assessment data for the Multi Resolution Landcover Consortium
(MRLC) datasets for EPA Region 8 and EPA Region 9. Truth data will be developed by USGS
using National Technical Means data sources for over 2,000 data points in the two regions.
SPRING VALLEY SUPPORT
LEB/EPIC continued its in-house and contract support for on-going investigation of World
War I chemical and munitions contamination at the Spring Valley Superfund site in Washington
D.C. Through its contractor, EPIC produced a second, more comprehensive analysis of historical
aerial photos of American University and the Spring Valley area. LEB/EPIC also produced in-
house, six GIS databases of ground scars, pits, trenches and other relevant aerial photographic
signatures of potential waste disposal that are currently being used by the U.S. Army Corps of
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Engineers to develop formal risk assessment scenarios for arsenic sampling and additional
geophysical investigations.
FIELD SPECTRAL SUPPORT
LEB/EPIC provided field data collection of high resolution spectral data of invasive
vegetation species for the Great Lakes Remap project, Submerged Aquatic Vegetation for the
Chesapeake Bay Program, rangeland vegetation for the EMAP Western Pilot, and desert
vegetation for the investigation of perchlorate in the Las Vegas Wash.
LEB/EPIC LIBRARY/ARCHIVE
The LEB/EPIC library/archive contains over 25 years of aerial and satellite film
acquisitions, related products and documentation. In FY 2001, the archive contractor continued to
support LEB/EPIC and its remote sensing operations, and to make progress in the analog to digital
conversion and inventory control of the facility holdings. Inventory control, database update and
information integration has been greatly increased with the use of library management software.
These activities, combined with continued bar coding efforts, have facilitated more efficient item
searches and data retrieval. The analog-to-digital conversion activities, which were halted for
much of the year due to logistical problems, resumed and is proceeding well. Metadata is being
collected and the footprints of the film digitized. This data is then transferred to the U.S.
Geological Survey's EROS Data Center (EDC) for ingestion into their EarthExplorer database.
An interagency agreement between EPA/EPIC and USGS/EDC was initiated in FY 1999 to
facilitate this effort. EDC will provide EPA with metadata search and retrieval services based on
a graphical interface developed by EDC. The search and retrieval system will enable EPA users
to quickly search for and determine the extent and attributes of EPIC's aerial photographic and
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satellite image coverage for any location in the United States. The goal of this effort is to create a
searchable, easy to use, softcopy metadata database.
LEB/EPIC REPORT - HTML PROTOTYPE
In an effort to develop multi-media technical transfer technologies, LEB/EPIC continued
research for producing standard LEB/EPIC reports in interactive, digital format, delivered on
CDROM media. A prototype was developed in FY 99 using the LEB/EPIC Report TS-PIC-
9802237S, Aerial Photographic Analysis, Pavilion Avenue Field Study Area, Riverside, New
Jersey. The report was reproduced in an HTML format utilizing web browser technology as the
interface tool. Although definite technical problems remain, initial results were promising.
Research continued on this in FY 99, and in FY 2000 an Arc View prototype was developed under
the remote sensing contract. This prototype was completed for the LEB/EPIC Report TS-PIC-
20004486S, Aerial Photographic Analysis Report for the Georgia-Pacific Corporation Hardwood
Sawmill Site, Plymouth, North Carolina. In FY 2001 LEB/EPIC explored the potential use of new
compression software for reducing the size of data files associated with digital conversion of
LEB/EPIC image analysis reports, while at the same time maintaining image content and quality.
The ultimate goal is to develop a user-friendly, digital version of the LEB/EPIC reports which can
be produced cost-effectively.
MULTI-MEDIA TRAINING CDROM
LEB/EPIC completed a project in FY 99 to develop a first-of-its-kind remote sensing
training CD-ROM for environmental users. This CD-ROM, made available in FY 2000, presents
the fundamentals of analog and digital remote sensing using text, graphics, animation and sound to
provide basic remote sensing training for LEB/EPIC customers. This project was initiated through
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an interagency agreement with the General Services Administration under the FAST program. In
FY 2001 the CD-ROM was distributed within and outside the Agency to interested users.
REMOTE SENSING TRAINING
In FY 01 LEB/EPIC conducted a remote sensing training course for EPA Region 9 staff.
The course consisted of 4 1-day courses and was provided by two LEB/EPIC remote sensing
scientists to more than 40 EPA Region 9 and state staff covering the basics of aerial cameras,
films, photographs, maps, scale, displacement, object recognition and photographic signatures.
Regional staff from the Superfund, Waste Management, Water (wetlands, wastewater), and Policy
and Management Divisions, as well as confined animal feeding operation (CAFO) inspectors,
attended the course. Also covered, through hands-on image analysis training, were aerial photo
interpretation applications to drainage identification and mapping, land use/cover mapping, and
feature condition recognition and assessment. Part 2 of the course focused on specific areas of
interest to EPA Region 9 such as application of aerial photo interpretation to CAFO's, urban
feature recognition and assessment, and hazardous waste site analysis.
ABSTRACT
The Environmental Sciences Division of the Office of Research and Development in Las
Vegas, Nevada, provides remote sensing and aerial imagery acquisition and interpretation support
to the Program Offices and each of the 10 Regional Offices of the Environmental Protection
Agency. Support is provided for site-specific to regional environmental characterization and
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change analyses; emergency response to hazardous materials release situations; current site
condition assessments; historical reviews of site developments; waste site inventories for large
geographical areas, and topographic mapping of sites. Support is provided through the Division
facilities of the Landscape Ecology Branch in Las Vegas, Nevada and Reston, Virginia.
In FY 1999, LEB/EPIC initiated a new remote sensing research and development program.
Research plans were prepared and underwent peer review. At the close of FY 1999,
reconciliation of the peer reviewer's comments was underway, and research commenced for some
projects in FY 2000 and continued through FY 2001. A description of these projects can be
viewed on LEB/EPIC's new website at http://lvordl.las.epa.gov:9876/epic/default.htm.
This document describes program operations, management procedures, and types of
projects conducted for requesting offices.
SUPERFUND PROGRAM SUPPORT
In FY 2001, work was conducted on 120 Superfund aerial survey projects covering more
than 100 specific waste sites. Of these, 6 projects covering 6 sites were initiated as emergency
responses. Additionally, litigation support was provided to the Regions for 2 sites, and 26
overflights were completed to acquire new aerial photographs. Work on 36 of these projects was
carried over into FY 2002.
Finally, 9 miscellaneous projects providing general support to Superfund activities,
including data management and report/film archive maintenance and support, and QA SOP
development were budgeted from CERCLA funds. It is anticipated that in FY 2002, operations
will be conducted in much the same way as previous years.
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RCRA PROGRAM SUPPORT
In FY 2001, work was initiated on 5 Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
projects covering 5 RCRA sites. Almost all projects were in support of enforcement and
compliance activities. Work on 4 of these projects was completed in FY 2001.
ORD PROGRAM SUPPORT
In FY 2001, LEB/EPIC provided remote sensing and GIS support in the form database
development, research, data acquisition, processing, analysis and accuracy assessment activities
for EMAP, NALC, AMI and other R&D programs and activities. LEB/EPIC developed GIS data
and/or techniques for Eco-Pest/Tox, the Lower Colorado study, the Tensas River Basin, and land
use and land cover mapping in the Mid Atlantic. LEB/EPIC also provided routine data
management, film library and archive support to the agency to meet routine information needs and
requests under the Freedom of Information Act.
LEB/EPIC also initiated R&D projects in several new areas of multi-media technology to
develop new and better means of providing remote sensing products and services to Agency users.
These include the development of an interactive Remote Sensing Training CD-ROM, research for
the digital conversion of LEB/EPIC reports and archives, and the development and update of a
new LEB/EPIC remote sensing website.
The website was completed in FY 2000 and contains a wealth of information on the
fundamentals of remote sensing and the technical support products, services, and R&D activities
of the Environmental Photographic Interpretation Center. The site was maintained and updated
during FY 2001.
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OTHER PARTNERING ACTIVITIES
LEB/EPIC is partnering with EPA program offices and laboratories on several projects.
The Office of Air and LEB/EPIC are developing a method to estimate tropospheric aerosols using
satellite imagery. LEB/EPIC is assisting the NHEERL lab and the EMAP program in mapping
large river resources using National Technical Means. LEB/EPIC provided technical expertise to
the National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) to evaluate multispectral and hyperspectral
image processing software packages as part of the NIMA Pathfinder Program. This program
evaluates government and commercial software packages to assist users match appropriate
software tools with their needs. LEB/EPIC is partnering with the Department of Energy (DOE)
and NIMA to develop image processing procedures for use with advanced remote sensing
systems. LEB/EPIC is continuing to partner with the USGS Geologic Division to develop spectral
libraries of environmental contaminates, focusing on organic pollutants such as PCB's. These
spectral libraries are used in remote sensing image analysis to identify and classify materials in the
image. The USGS is providing analytical chemistry support for the chemical analysis of field
samples. Several laboratory and field spectrometers are available from the USGS for LEB/EPIC
personnel to analyze and create spectral library databases of these compounds.
In March, 2001, LEB/EPIC co-sponsored with EPA Region 4's GIS & Information
Management Branch, a two-day conference, entitled Above & Beyond: An EPA Remote Sensing
Conference. The conference, held in Las Vegas, was attended by approximately 100 people
representing: all ten EPA regional offices; EPA GIS coordinators; EPA enforcement staff; Agency
remote sensing R&D and applications scientists; spatial data quality assurance specialists; spatial
data information planners; and representatives from other federal agencies, academia, and the
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private sector. More than thirty speakers gave presentations relating to operational remote sensing
usage; latest developments in remote sensing tools and technology; remote sensing and GIS
accuracy assessment; and remote sensing research and development. The goal of this successful
conference was:
To inform and update EPA regional remote sensing coordinators, management and other
technical or interested staff of the latest developments in the field of remote sensing as they
apply to environmental issues at the EPA. And to generate interest in and demonstrate the
technology, and to show how remote sensing is being utilized in other Regions, Offices, and
Programs in the Agency.
REMOTE SENSING/GIS ACCURACY ASSESSMENT SUPPORT
LEB/EPIC continued its support of remote sensing accuracy assessment by developing an
in-house truth GIS dataset for the North American Landscape Characterizarion (NALC) project in
the area of the Mid-Atlantic Integrated Assessment (MALA). High resolution aerial photographs
were used to develop land cover codes for the assessment of the NALC land cover data derived
from Landsat MSS imagery.
LEB/EPIC also further developed its remote sensing and GIS accuracy assessment work
by completing the truth dataset for the Delaware Catskill watershed in New York and the Upper
Accotink watershed in Virginia.
LEB/EPIC also initiated two interagency agreements with the U.S. Geological Survey
(USGS) to provide accuracy assessment data for the Multi Resolution Landcover Consortium
(MRLC) datasets for EPA Region 8 and EPA Region 9. Truth data will be developed by USGS
using National Technical Means data sources for over 2,000 data points in the two regions.
SPRING VALLEY SUPPORT
LEB/EPIC continued its in-house and contract support for on-going investigation of World
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War 1 chemical and munitions contamination of the Spring Valley Superfund site in Washington
D.C. Through its contractor, LEB/EPIC produced a second, more comprehensive analysis of
historical aerial photos of American University and the Spring Valley area. LEB/EPIC also
produced in-house, six GIS databases of ground scars, pits, trenches and other relevant aerial
photographic signatures of potential waste disposal that are currently being used by the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers to develop formal risk assessment scenarios for arsenic sampling and
additional geophysical investigations.
FIELD SPECTRAL SUPPORT
LEB/EPIC provided field data collection of high resolution spectral data of invasive
vegetation species for the Great Lakes REMAP project, Submerged Aquatic Vegetation for the
Chesapeake Bay Program, rangeland vegetation for the EMAP Western Pilot, and desert
vegetation for the investigation of perchlorate in the Las Vegas Wash.
LEB/EPIC LIBRARY/ARCHIVE
The LEB/EPIC library/archive contains over 25 years of aerial and satellite film
acquisitions, related products and documentation. In FY 2001, the archive contractor continued to
support LEB/EPIC and its remote sensing operations, and to make progress in the analog to digital
conversion and inventory control of the facility holdings. Inventory control, database update and
information integration has been greatly increased with the use of library management software.
These activities, combined with continued bar coding efforts, have facilitated more efficient item
searches and data retrieval. The analog-to-digital conversion activities, which were halted for
much of the year due to logistical problems, resumed and is proceeding well. Metadata is being
collected and the footprints of the film digitized. This data is then transferred to the U.S.
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Geological Survey's EROS Data Center (EDC) for ingestion into their EarthExplorer database.
An interagency agreement between EPA/EPIC and USGS/EDC was initiated in FY 1999 to
facilitate this effort. EDC will provide EPA with metadata search and retrieval services based on
a graphical interface developed by EDC. The search and retrieval system will enable EPA users
to quickly search for and determine the extent and attributes of EPIC's aerial photographic and
satellite image coverage for any location in the United States. The goal of this effort is to create a
searchable, easy to use, softcopy metadata database.
LEB/EPIC REPORT - HTML PROTOTYPE
In an effort to develop multi-media technical transfer technologies, LEB/EPIC initiated
research in FY 1998 for producing standard LEB/EPIC reports in interactive, digital format,
delivered on CD-ROM media. A prototype was developed using the LEB/EPIC Report TS-PIC-
9802237S, Aerial Photographic Analysis, Pavilion Avenue Field Study Area, Riverside, New
Jersey. The report was reproduced in an HTML format using web browser technology as the
interface tool. Although definite technical problems remain, initial results were promising.
Research continued in FY 1999 and additional prototype reports were developed in FY 2000 in
cooperation with the Office of Emergency and Remedial Response (OERR). In FY 2001
LEB/EPIC explored the potential use of new compression software for reducing the size of data
files associated with digital conversion of LEB/EPIC image analysis reports, while at the same
time maintaining image content and quality. The ultimate goal is to develop a user-friendly,
digital version of the LEB/EPIC reports which may be produced cost-effectively.
MULTI-MEDIA TRAINING CD-ROM
LEB/EPIC initiated a project in FY 1998 to develop a first-of-its-kind remote sensing
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training CD-ROM for environmental users. This CD-ROM was completed in FY 1999 and
presents the fundamentals of analog and digital remote sensing using text, graphics, animation and
sound to provide basic remote sensing training for LEB/EPIC customers. This project was
initiated through an interagency agreement with the General Services Administration under the
FAST program. In FY 2001 the CD-ROM was distributed within and outside the Agency to
interested users.
REMOTE SENSING TRAINING
In FY 2001 LEB/EPIC conducted a remote sensing training course for EPA Region 9 staff.
The course consisted of 4 1-day courses and was provided by two LEB/EPIC remote sensing
scientists to more than 40 EPA Region 9 and state staff covering the basics of aerial cameras,
films, photographs, maps, scale, displacement, object recognition and photographic signatures.
Regional staff from the Superfund, Waste Management, Water (wetlands, wastewater), and Policy
and Management Divisions, as well as confined animal feeding operation (CAFO) inspectors,
attended the course. Also covered, through hands-on image analysis training, were aerial photo
interpretation applications to drainage identification and mapping, land use/cover mapping, and
feature condition recognition and assessment. Part 2 of the course focused on specific areas of
interest to EPA Region 9 such as application of aerial photo interpretation to CAFO's, urban
feature recognition and assessment, and hazardous waste site analysis.
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CONTENTS
NOTICE 2
FOREWORD 2
SUPERFUND PROGRAM SUPPORT 4
RCRA PROGRAM SUPPORT 4
ORD PROGRAM SUPPORT 4
OTHER PARTNERING ACTIVITIES 5
REMOTE SENSING/GIS ACCURACY ASSESSMENT SUPPORT 7
SPRING VALLEY SUPPORT 7
FIELD SPECTRAL SUPPORT 8
LEB/EPIC LIBRARY/ARCHIVE 8
LEB/EPIC REPORT HTML PROTOTYPE 9
MULTI-MEDIA TRAINING CDROM 9
REMOTE SENSING TRAINING 10
ABSTRACT 10
SUPERFUND PROGRAM SUPPORT 11
RCRA PROGRAM SUPPORT 12
ORD PROGRAM SUPPORT 12
OTHER PARTNERING ACnVITIES 13
REMOTE SENSING/GIS ACCURACY ASSESSMENT SUPPORT 14
SPRING VALLEY SUPPORT 14
FIELD SPECTRAL SUPPORT 15
LEB/EPIC LIBRARY/ARCHIVE 15
LEB/EPIC REPORT - HTML PROTOTYPE 16
MULTI-MEDIA TRAINING CD-ROM 16
REMOTE SENSING TRAINING 17
FY 2001 PROGRAM SUMMARY 20
INTRODUCTION 20
REMOTE SENSING TECHNICAL SUPPORT. 20
Technical Support Project Types 22
Emergency Response 22
Single-Date Analysis 24
Intensive Site Analyses 25
Waste Site Inventories 27
Super/and Site Atlas. 28
Removal and Remedial Action Documentation 28
Topographic Mapping 28
REMOTE SENSING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. 29
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT 30
General 30
Contractor Support. 32
Reorganization 32
Quality Assurance 33
Personnel, Equipment, and Material Requirements 34
FY 2001 PROGRAM SUMMARY. 34
Records Management 37
Equipment and Specialized Software Purchases 38
Other-Training 38
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FUTURE DIRECTIONS 39
APPENDIX A 41
FY 2001 REMOTE SENSING SUPPORT PROJECTS 41
APPENDIX B 68
LEB/EPIC PROJECT SUPPORT CONTACTS 68
APPENDIX C 70
REGIONAL REMOTE SENSING COORDINATORS 70
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REMOTE SENSING PROGRAM FOR EPA
FY 2001 PROGRAM SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION
The Environmental Sciences Division in Las Vegas, Nevada (BSD) of the Office of
Research and Development, provides remote sensing technical support including aerial
photograph acquisition and interpretation for site-specific to regional environmental
characterization and change analyses. Support is provided by the BSD to EPA Program Offices,
ORD Laboratories, and all 10 EPA Regional Offices. This support is provided through the
Environmental Photographic Interpretation Center (EPIC), a field station of the Landscape
Ecology Branch (LEB), and its remote sensing capabilities in Las Vegas, Nevada and in Reston,
Virginia.
In FY 1999, LEB/EPIC initiated a new remote sensing research and development
program. Research plans were prepared and underwent peer review. At the close of FY 1999 and
into FY 2000, reconciliation of the peer reviewers' comments was underway. Research on these
projects commenced in FY 2000 and continued through FY 2001.
REMOTE SENSING TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Analysis of air- and space-borne acquired imagery is the most commonly used remote
sensing technique for supporting the Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC),
CERCLA, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and other EPA programs and
investigations. The principal aerial photographic system used is the 9 inch by 9 inch mapping
camera. While color film is most frequently used for photo analysis, black and white film is often
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used for mapping, and color infrared films are often used to enhance such features as surface water
turbidity, soil moisture, and vegetation stress. Various types of aircraft are used at flight altitudes
ranging from 1,000 to 25,000 feet above the ground. Archival aerial photographs provide a
valuable source of information for the historical analysis of hazardous waste sites. Routine search
and acquisition of these photographs from sources nationwide is a significant step in our analysis
of sites. Finally, our image analysts who perform the interpretation of the aerial photographs are
fully qualified to furnish advice and expert witness testimony on findings from the analyses in
instances of litigation.
The most frequently applied spaceborne imagery is Landsat Thematic Mapper for
conducting broad area characterizations of environmental and natural resources, and land use and
land cover assessments and mapping.
LEB/EPIC conducts four basic types of remote sensing technical support projects under
the CERCLA, RCRA, and other programs. The highest priority projects are emergency responses
to hazardous material release situations requiring rapid assessment of conditions at a site. When
current information on a site is required, it is generally the practice to acquire new photographs for
the specific purpose. Single-date analysis may be conducted on this new imagery or on historical
imagery taken during a particularly significant period in the history of a site. Intensive site
analysis projects are performed on selected sites to document changing conditions over a period of
time and include analysis of both current and historical photographs. Finally, waste site
inventories are surveys over large areas that are used to establish a baseline reference of possible
sites.
A number of special-purpose products are produced from photographic data which are
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based on advanced technologies. Such products include topographic and flood-plain maps using
photogrammetry, and digital elevation and GIS data. Surveys, aerial photography, and automated
optical equipment are required to produce modern topographic maps. Such maps, at various
scales, provide highly accurate representations of sites that include horizontal distances, building
dimensions, volumes and dimensions of lagoons and landfills, and contours to provide elevational
data throughout the mapped area. The maps are used to record site features, well sites, or any
feature that needs to be accurately located. Other uses include planning, quantity estimates, and a
variety of special purposes.
Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps are used to provide information about a site between
approximately 1860 and the advent of regularly acquired aerial photographs in approximately
1930 and, later, to provide information not available from the photographs about ownership,
occupancy, land and building layouts, and materials on-site.
Technical Support Project Types
A summary of the following remote sensing technical support project types may be found in Table
1.
Emergency Response
Emergency requests are given top priority, and emphasis is directed toward rapid response.
An aircraft that has aerial photographic capabilities is dispatched to the site as soon as possible,
and emergency response procedures are put into effect in the photo processing laboratory. All
personnel are prepared and are on call to work around the clock to process the photographs,
analyze the film, document the analysis results, and ship the results to the requester as soon as
possible.
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Emergency requests, in response to a hazardous material release situation, require
TABLE 1. REMOTE SENSING TECHNICAL SUPPORT PROJECTS, PRODUCTS, AND
AVERAGE FY 01 COSTS++
Project Type
Emergency
Response
Single-Date
Analysis
Intensive Analysis
Area Inventory or
Place-Based
Analysis
Photogrammetry
Floodplain
Analysis
Litigation Support
Application
Hazardous
Materials
Release
Current
Information
Chance Analysis
Regional or Area
Survey
Mapping and
Quantitative
Analysis
Flood Extent
Prediction
Intensive Witness
Preparation
Product
Photos and Overlays,
Annotated Maps,
Interpretative
Description
Report with photos,
Maps, Overlays, and
Interpretive
Description
Report with Photos,
Maps, Overlays, and
Interpretive Description Using
Historical and
Current Data
Report with Photos,
Maps, Overlays, and
Interpretive Description
Topographic Maps,
Area and Volume
Calculations
Floodplain Contours
Specialized Analysis;
Depositions; Photo/
Map - Courtroom
Exhibits, Affidavits,
Expert Witness at trial
Turn-around
24 hours
6 to 36
weeks
4 to 12
months
2 to 12
months
3 to 6 months
2 to 6 months
2 weeks to
designated
appearance at
trial
Approximate
Cost/Site
$19,000++
$10,000**
$13,000++
$70.00 per
square mile
*
**$13,500
$10,000 to
$15,000
including
travel
+ +NOTE: Average costs were calculated for projects completed in FY 01.
*NOTE: Cost depends on contour intervals, size of site, population density, and on whether or not ground survey
teams are required to wear protective gear while surveying the site. The larger sites will average out to lower
cost per acre than the small sites. The costs have ranged from $10.00 to $1300.00 per acre depending on the
mapping requirement of each site. It is more cost effective to conduct the ground survey around the hazardous
waste site and not require the survey team to suit up into protective gear.
**NOTE: These figures are for planning purposes only. We have insufficient data at present to provide accurate cost.
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Call for cost estimate on specific sites.
information on conditions at the site. Extent and location of a visible spill, vegetation damage,
and threats to natural drainage and human welfare are typical of the types of information gathered
from emergency response activities at a spill site. Typical products for an emergency response
project include an immediate telephone report followed by photographic prints or positive film
transparencies with interpretations annotated on overlays to the photographs, annotated
topographic maps, and a short letter report describing results of the analysis. Scales for
emergency photo coverage vary with condition and area coverage requirements. A response time
of 1 to 5 days, depending on weather conditions and type of coverage required, is typical. On-
scene support by photo analysts is provided as required. The following contacts are available for
activating an emergency response:
Donald Garofalo (703) 648-4285 (Work Telephone) 7:00am-4:30pm (ET)
(301) 869-8409 (Home Telephone) 24-hours
1-800-918-5272 24-hours
Phillips A. Arberg (702) 798-2545 (Work Telephone) 7:30am-5:30pm (PT)
(702) 261-9911 (Home Telephone) 24-hours
Single-Date Analysis
Projects in this category are conducted on a routine basis to acquire current information on
a site or sites. These projects usually require acquisition of new aerial photography of a site,
although recent (existing) photographic coverage of a site may suffice. Analysis of the
photographs generally focuses on surface drainage conditions, evidence of leachate, vegetation
damage, adequacy of containment features, and threats to sensitive environments. Final products
normally include a report documenting the results of the analysis, with emphasis on the specific
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requirements of the requester. The report also includes photographs and maps with interpretation
annotated on clear overlays to pinpoint the site locations and conditions. These routine projects
can normally be conducted in 6 to 36 weeks after data collection; the length of time is dependent
on the number, size, and complexity of the sites and on the detail of information required.
Intensive Site Analyses
These projects are performed when the Regional or Program Office requests an analysis of
changing conditions at a site through time. They rely heavily on the availability of historical
aerial photographs. However, the historical photographs may be augmented with current photo
coverage when needed by the requester. Historical photographs that date back to the 1930's are
available for many areas.
Photographs of a site prior to the existence of any hazardous waste processing and disposal
activities or other man-made impacts are obtained when available. Later photographs are used to
monitor changes at the site over time. Special attention is paid to photographs taken on or near
dates identified as critical by the requester.
Most historical photographs are panchromatic (black and white). Few color or color
infrared photographs are available for the years prior to 1970. A major reference source for
historical photographs is the Earth Science Information Center (formerly the National
Cartographic Information Center) of the U.S. Geological Survey. The Center maintains an index
of the imagery holdings of the Earth Resources Observations System (EROS) Data Center (EDC)
of the Department of the Interior and the Aerial Photography Field Office of the Department of
Agriculture. The earliest photographs are available from the National Archives and Records
Administration. When photographs taken during a particularly significant period are not found in
Federal archives, State and local governments and private sources are investigated.
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In-depth analysis of historical photographs affords the opportunity to characterize
conditions and to identify specific activities at different points in time. By characterizing
conditions at a site for several dates, the sequence of events leading to the current conditions can
be understood. Intensive studies have been performed to characterize environmental or ecological
changes in surface drainage conditions; to identify the location of landfills, waste treatment
ponds/lagoons, and their subsequent burial and abandonment; to detect and identify the burial of
waste drums; to count the number of drums and to estimate the depth and horizontal extent of the
burial pits; and to recommend drilling sites for sampling and for identification of the sources of
the spillage and of the discharge of wastes.
Occasionally, photographs are not available for the location or time of interest. In these
cases, Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps have proven to be a useful source of data for historical
analysis. For more than a century, the Sanborn Map Company of Pelham, New York, has
published maps and atlases of more than 12,000 U.S. cities and towns. These large-scale, highly
detailed maps of commercial, industrial, and residential buildings are designed to provide
accurate, current, and detailed information to fire insurance companies about the buildings they
insure. The Sanborn Maps furnish information about ownership, occupancy, building layouts, and
materials on-site that are used in chemical and other manufacturing processes.
The current collection of Sanborn maps comprises over 700,000 single sheets in 50,000
volumes. The Library of Congress maintains this collection, and a published volume may be
purchased from the L.C. cataloguing the collection. Maps published prior to September 19,1906,
are available as photocopies or microfilm directly from the Library of Congress, Photo
Duplication Division. Authorization to use Sanborn maps published after that date must be
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obtained from Sanborn on a case-by-case basis, and requests for that authorization must be
presented to the Library of Congress before duplicates will be made.
Generally, an intensive site investigation requires 4 to 12 months to complete. However,
the time required to complete any single project will depend largely on the number of available
data sets that must be processed and analyzed. The photo analysis can be greatly enhanced when
pertinent background information is made available by the requester. Helpful information
includes known conditions or suspicions at specific points in time, drainage and ground water
studies pertinent to the sites or general areas, detailed maps and sketches, and names of facilities
and of operators associated with the site.
Products of intensive site investigations include a detailed report documenting the results
of the photographic interpretation. The reports usually include photographs and maps with major
observations annotated on clear overlays. Annotated photographic enlargements for field use, or
as courtroom exhibits are provided as required.
Waste Site Inventories
LEB/EPIC conducts general inventories over relatively large areas to detect and locate
hazardous waste sites. The inventories are conducted by using archival, recent, or newly acquired
aerial photographs and may be single-date or multi-date in nature. Site locations are annotated on
map sheets or on overlays to maps and photographs. No detailed site analyses are provided.
However, the interpreter will frequently flag those sites that appear to be particularly hazardous or
threatening. The use of archival photographs offers the most economical and accurate method of
compiling these inventories.
Should the requester desire current photographs, LEB/EPIC can acquire them at
specifications commensurate with the requester's information needs. The time required to
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complete an inventory will vary with the total square miles involved, the number of sites, the
chronological range, and the analysis requirements.
Superfund Site Atlas
Uncontrolled hazardous waste sites listed by the EPA as being eligible for remedial
response actions under Superfund are documented in photographic volumes for each of the 10
EPA Regions. The atlas, intended as a reference document and planning guide for hazardous
waste site cleanup under CERCLA, contains site location maps and color aerial photographs with
photo overlays showing the boundaries of the site, and the surrounding areas. Boundaries shown
indicate the general location of the sites, and are not intended to denote legal property lines or
ownership. Also included are individual site descriptions. The atlas covers those sites designated
as eligible on the National Priorities List (NPL) as of September 1984. The LEB/EPIC maintains
an index to available aerial photographic data for these priority sites.
Removal and Remedial Action Documentation
Aerial photographs are collected before, during, and following removal and remedial
actions at selected sites. Such documentation provides a useful record of the effectiveness of the
cleanup efforts.
Topographic Mapping
LEB/EPIC produces topographic and feature maps, generally at a small contour interval
(usually specified at 2 feet to 10 feet; however, any interval can be used), using precision
photogrammetry of a site on which control points have been established. This technique requires
specialized equipment, complex computations, aerial photography, and field surveys. These maps
are produced in conformance with National Map Accuracy Standards and EPA Photogrammetric
Mapping Specifications.
A typical product from a topographic mapping project might include an orthogonally
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correct black-and-white, enlarged photograph of a site and reproducible stable base map sheet(s)
containing highly accurate, detailed topographic and planimetric features. At a very large scale
(for example, 1 inch equals 50 feet), the map may show buildings, roads, railroads, drainage
features, bridges, culverts, fences, driveways, poles, sidewalks, individual trees, fire hydrants,
manholes, catch basins, and other features of similar size. Map scales, contour intervals, and
planimetric details can be varied to suit specific requirements.
There are several useful applications to topographic mapping in support of hazardous
waste site assessments and removal or other remedial actions. Highly accurate topographic and
planimetric details may be recorded without setting foot on the site. This capability can be
significant in overcoming problems related to gaining access to private lands and related to
protecting field personnel from hazardous conditions on-site. Maps may be useful in measuring
the area, volume, and locations of the hazardous material to be handled such as contaminated soil;
defining drainage patterns; determining the height and placement of containment berms, dikes,
and impoundments; and determining the depth of waste pits. Topographic mapping techniques are
also useful in support of geophysical monitoring or well monitoring in terms of establishing
precise location and orientation data. In addition, changes in size, shape, and other physical
characteristics of a waste site can be documented through sequential topographic mapping.
REMOTE SENSING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
In FY 1999, LEB/EPIC initiated a new remote sensing research and development program.
Research and development involves the scientific evaluation of existing and developing air- and
space-borne remote sensing systems and data in order to determine their utility for providing
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information at multiple scales about the earth, its ecological resources, and impacts on these
resources through natural and human-induced processes. LEB/EPIC remote sensing scientists
developed research plans in FY1999. The plans were sent out for scientific peer review. Most of
the reviewers' comments were returned and reconciled in FY 2000. Research commenced on
reconciled projects in FY 2000 and FY 2001. The five research projects are entitled:
1) Evaluation of the IKONOS 1 Satellite Remote Sensor for detecting, inventorying, and
characterizing Animal Feeding Operations (AFO's)
2) Imaging Spectroscopy for detecting fugitive environmental contaminants
3) The Detection and Mapping of Impervious Surfaces: a Multi-date, Multi-scale, Multi-sensor
Approach in a Mid-Atlantic Sub-Watershed
4) The Use of Thermal AVHRR Imagery To Construct An Estimator of Seasonal Heat Budgets
for Large Lakes in North America
5) Imaging Spectroscopy for Determining Rangeland Stressors to Western Watersheds
Results of this research are reported at scientific symposia, in appropriate reports, in
scientific journals and other publications, and on LEB/EPIC's new remote sensing website at
http://Ivordl.las.epa.gov:9876/epic/default.htm.
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
General
The Environmental Photographic Interpretation Center (EPIC), a field station of the ESD's
Landscape Ecology Branch (LEB), has staff in Las Vegas and at its headquarters facility in
Reston, Virginia, and is responsible for research and development and operational activities of the
remote sensing program. The LEB/EPIC responds to routine Regional and Program Office needs
for remote sensing support upon receipt of a written request from the Regional Program Office.
This written request should be sent to the attention of the director of the Environmental
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Photographic Interpretation Center. A concurrent telephone call and correspondence copy of the
request may also be directed to the appropriate Regional Remote Sensing Coordinator. The
LEB/EPIC director reviews the request and assigns it to an LEB/EPIC Work Assignment Manager
(WAM) for action. The WAM works with the requester to identify the study objectives, the
approach to be taken, the additional information required, the reports and data to be delivered, and
the estimated completion dates. Appendix B lists LEB/EPIC WAMs as well as other LEB
contacts who are available to assist those in the Regional or other EPA Offices who request LEB
support. When the requester's requirements are clear, a Work Assignment (WA) is prepared in
which the scope of work, deliverables, estimated costs, and schedules are identified. Projects are
generally performed through the Division's support contractors. In addition, within each Regional
Office is an identified individual who acts as a Remote Sensing Coordinator. This person acts as a
liaison between LEB/EPIC and the Region to accept Regional requests for LEB/EPIC support
work, assist requesters in identifying their remote sensing requirements, and coordinate the flow
of paperwork and project status information between the Region and LEB/EPIC. Appendix C
lists the Regional Remote Sensing Coordinators who act as liaisons between Regional or Program
Offices requesting LEB/EPIC support and the LEB/EPIC WAMs. Remote Sensing Coordinators
assist requesters by providing them with information on the type of support available through
LEB/EPIC, and the proper procedures to be used for initiating a remote sensing technical support
work request.
For emergency responses, the initiating request may be made by telephone from the
Regional Program Office. The request is immediately coordinated with the requesting office, and,
with their approval, a project is initiated.
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Expenditures of funds supporting this program are tracked on a project-by-project basis for
cost accounting and program management analyses. After receipt of a valid request, a work
assignment is developed and sent, after approvals, to the EPA remote sensing technical support
contractor who prepares a technical work plan and a completion schedule. Upon completion of a
project, the requester is provided the required number of report copies; one file copy is maintained
by the Landscape Ecology Branch remote sensing report library and archive.
As a part of an annual planning process to identify Regional remote sensing support needs
for the coming year, LEB/EPIC WAM's work with Remote Sensing Coordinators and
administrative and budget counterparts in the 10 regions. During this time progress and problems
are discussed, associated with the funding of project assignments at LEB/EPIC, and strategies are
developed for ensuring that Regional support requirements and funding needs are met.
Contractor Support
In support of LEB/EPIC, a professional contractor staff acquires photographs, develops
film, provides aerial photographic interpretation, and prepares final written reports with
photographic and other graphics displays. EPA scientists provide technical oversight of each
project, prepare statements of work, and monitor progress toward completion. In FY 2000 a new
remote sensing technical support contract was awarded. This is an off-site, non-dedicated contract
which was awarded for a one-year base period, and four one-year option periods.
Reorganization
In FY 1997 the Characterization Research Division (CRD-LV) reorganized and became
the Environmental Sciences Division (BSD) and the former Monitoring Sciences Branch (MSB)
under which LEB/EPIC is housed, became the new Landscape Ecology Branch (LEB). The LEB
is responsible for conducting remote sensing research and development and technical support to
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EPA Headquarters, Regional and Program Offices. The mission of the LEB is to conduct research
on, and perform assessments of, ecological health and trends at multiple scales. The Branch
comprises teams of scientists that develop and apply ecological indicators and methods for
collecting and integrating information on the health of our natural resources. Our focus is on the
conduct of high quality peer reviewed science and the support and satisfaction of our customers
within EPA.
Quality Assurance
New and more comprehensive Quality Assurance/Quality Control procedures and SOP's
were in place in FY 1996 and revised and updated in FY 2001. The BSD has developed a Quality
Management Plan (QMP). The LEB/EPIC support contractors are also required to prepare and
submit to EPA a Quality Assurance Program Plan which describes the contractors' capabilities and
approach to Quality Assurance. In addition, the contractors are required to prepare and submit
QA Project Plans (QAPP's) outlining specific QA/QC procedures to be followed during
completion of the principal contract activities. In the case of LEB/EPIC, for example, QA/QC
procedures were developed and/or updated for the following processes: data acquisition; data
processing; data analysis; and report production. A QA Review Form (a checklist) has been
developed by BSD which is attached to and" rilled out for each Work Assignment by the Work
Assignment Manager. The form is approved by the Project Officer and the designated QA
Officer. All of these procedures ensure that LEB/EPICs clients receive the highest possible
quality in the products and services requested.
In FY 1999, a peer review of the LEB/EPIC operation was completed. The peer review
panel met at ESD-LV and received presentations on all elements of the LEB/EPIC program. A
peer review report was prepared which outlined the recommendations of the peer review panel.
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The peer review report concluded that:
"... EPIC is doing an outstanding job in its traditional area of historic photo analysis, mostly
of Superfund and RCRA sites. However, the EPIC program is in a transition period for at
least two areas, 1) R&D of new remote sensing technologies (some of which are used
throughout EPA, not just hazardous waste programs), and 2) archiving historic imagery and
collateral data as it transitions from analog to digital imagery. We expect that these
activities will require additional new funding in addition to the existing funding, which
includes headquarters and regional contributions. In effect, EPIC should market its
capabilities agency-wide and particularly to individuals with discretionary funds."
A response to these and other peer reviewer recommendations which cited specific corrective
actions was prepared by LEB/EPIC and submitted to NERL management.
Personnel. Equipment, and Material Requirements
The resources to support the aerial photographic interpretation and analysis program are
derived from two sources. Base funding is provided through the Office of Research and
Development (ORD). These resources provide for in-house personnel and materials as well as
limited extramural support. Funding to support specific projects comes directly from the
requesting Program or Regional office. Resources primarily support contractor operations and
equipment acquisition. All capital equipment purchases are justified in accordance with
established EPA procurement procedures.
FY 2001 PROGRAM SUMMARY
During FY 2001 LEB/EPIC continued to fund task requests from the Regions and Program
Offices. While some of the Regional Superfund requests were not listed in the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Information System (CERCLIS) database,
they were fully justified as Superfund activities, and in many cases had higher priorities in the
Regions than those tasks identified in CERCLIS.
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Resources for FY 2001 are shown in Table 2. A total of $3528. IK in extramural funds was
available for direct support of remote sensing for hazardous waste site assessment and emergency
response under the Superfund and RCRA programs. This included supplemental funding of
$250.0K provided by OERR in FY 2001 to allow the Division to maintain its capability for
providing remote sensing support to the Regions. Also in FY 2001, LEB/EPIC received $63.0K
in ORD Superfund funding. Of the SF, RCRA and OERR funding, $1719.5K was carried over
from FY 2001 to FY 2002. Non-Superfund ORD funding in the amount of 931.5K to support the
R&D activities of the Landscape Ecology Branch was received in FY 2001. $899.7K of this ORD
funding was carried over to FY 2002. Smaller amounts of funding were received to support the
specific project requirements of other programs and/or offices.
In all, 51 photo interpretation projects were completed in FY 2001. An additional 22 were
carried over into FY 2001. In addition, 1 fracture trace and 2 wetland analyses were completed in
FY 2001. Also, eleven topographic mapping projects were completed in FY 2001 and 2 of these
were carried over into FY 2002. Also, 2 GIS projects were completed, and an additional GIS
project was carried over into FY 2002. Four emergency response support projects were
completed in FY 01 and an additional emergency response project was carried over into FY 02. In
addition, 26 overflights to obtain current aerial photographs of either sites or larger regional areas
were performed. An additional 8 overflights to acquire current aerial photography or digital
imagery were performed in support of the Western EMAP and Great Lake Species R&D projects.
Litigation support was provided for 2 sites. The remaining aerial survey projects were photo
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TABLE 2. FUNDING AVAILABLE IN FY 00 ($K)
SOURCE CARRYOVER FYQO TO FY01 FY01 FUNDS RECEIVED CARRYOVER FY01 TO FY02
SF RCRA OTHER SF RCRA OTHER SF RCRA OTHER
REGION 1
REGION 2
REGION 3
REGION 4
REGION 5
REGION 6
REGION 7
REGION 8
REGION 9
REGION 10
ORD
OSWER
OERR
TOTAL
350.0
75.0
50.0
160.0
93.0
100.0
270.0
5.0
55.0
5.0
-0-
-0-
200.0
1363.0
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
225.0
200.0
650.0
350.0
160.0
100.0
150.0
-0-
50.0
-0-
63.0
-0-
250.0*
2198.0
-0-
-0-
30.0
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
0.1
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
30.1
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
931.5
-0-
-0-
931.5
249.0
165.0
462.5
280.0
122.0
37.0
285.0
-0-
69.0
-0-
-0-
-0-
50.0
1719.5
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
5.0
-0-
-0-
899.7
-0-
-0-
899.7
Refer to Appendix A for a summary of FY 2001 projects.
*$200K of FY 01 funding went to the LEB/EPIC Archive Support contract.
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reproductions or historical photo acquisitions only (i.e., requiring no photo interpretation); image
analysis support to the Landscape Ecology Branch; regional office requests; occasional requests
for documents by the regions; and cost recoveries.
Records Management
Records management refers to the way in which LEB/EPIC organizes and catalogs its
technical reports and associated products that result from its day-today activities in support of
Regional and Program offices. Since 1975, more than 4,000 reports have been produced covering
hazardous waste sites and approximately 11,100 industrial sites (under Spill Prevention Control
and Countermeasures). Some 110,000 frames of film are currently on file at LEB/EPIC, and
80,000 additional frames have been archived in a national data bank at the EROS Data Center in
Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
LEB/EPIC has completed the creation of a computer-based technical report information
retrieval system. A database has been developed which encompasses both technical and
descriptive information about historical and single-date site analyses, and inventory reports
produced by LEB/EPIC since the inception of the program. The core database of the system was
completed in FY 1990, and initial copies of the published report were distributed to key program
contacts in the ten EPA regions. In FY 1996 the database was converted from a VAX mainframe
to a PC-based system and in FY 1997 a final PC-based searchable data base was completed. In
FY 1998 a Users Guide was developed to assist Regional users in accessing and searching the
database and upgrades were made to the computer-based search routine in FY 1999 and FY 2000
to make it more user friendly for use by LEB/EPIC's customers. The database and search engine
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was distributed to all ten EPA Regional Offices and to OERR at EPA headquarters in early FY
2000. The database and search engine is also planned to be placed on the new remote sensing
website. This PC-based program allows Regional users to rapidly search the database to locate any
report entered, and retrieve detailed information such as:
• Report name, number, and date
• Funding source
• Project Officer and Image Analyst
• Site location (USGS quad name and latitude/longitude, city, county, state)
• Imagery dates and types used
• Type of analyses performed
• Summary findings
The database is updated continuously as current projects are completed. Data base updates
are provided on a periodic basis to all ten EPA Regions, and Headquarters Program Offices.
Equipment and Specialized Software Purchases
In FY 2001, LEB/EPIC has continued to purchase and upgrade our software and hardware.
Specifically, we purchased geospatial software (Surfer) to support our R&D work on the Great
Lakes thermal study. We also added two new NT computers for supporting our image processing
and analysis work, and for running other GIS and geospatial software such as Arc View. As part
of our efforts to evaluate and develop methods suitable for converting our traditional hard copy
image analysis reports to digital form, we purchased Adobe Design Collection software. The
utility of this software for report conversion purposes will be evaluated during FY 2002.
Other -Training
In FY 2001 LEB/EPIC research scientists involved with conducting field work to support
their R&D projects commenced and/or completed the training course for Safety, Health and
Environmental Management Training for Field Activities. The LEB/EPIC director also
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completed the OSHA 600 Collateral Duty Safety & Health Course to enable him to function as the
EPA collateral duty officer for the EPIC-Reston field station.
FUTURE DIRECTIONS
LEB/EPIC is continuing its efforts to improve capabilities for imagery exploitation,
dissemination of its derivative products and their utilization throughout the EPA environmental
community. The new off-site remote sensing technical support contract awarded in FY 2000
continued throughout FY 2001 to provide comprehensive remote sensing support to EPA Regional
and Program Offices and laboratories. Also, a new LEB/EPIC archive/library contract (awarded
in early FY 2001) is helping LEB/EPIC to more efficiently organize, retrieve and track
LEB/EPIC's film and report products and make them more readily accessible to LEB/EPIC's EPA
customers.
In FY 1996 LEB/EPIC moved its EPA staff and technical oversight operations from its
Vint Hill Farms Station location near Warrenton, VA to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
headquarters in Reston, VA. Vint Hill Farms Station was on the post-closure list and closed at the
end of FY 1997. During FY 1996 LEB/EPIC ended twenty-three years of continuous operations
and support to the EPA from Building 166 on Vint Hill. LEB/EPIC, however, is continuing its
operations from the USGS. Our relocation to the USGS facility gives us more rapid access to
USGS maps and natural resources databases of value to the EPA mission, as well as access to
state-of-the-art remote sensing, GIS, and mapping equipment and expertise available at this
premier remote sensing agency. In addition, LEB/EPIC's cleared staff at the USGS facility has
access to the USGS Advanced Systems Center (on the grounds of the USGS) for using classified
remote sensing data assets and equipment to support the EPA mission.
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In FY 2001, LEB/EPIC partnered with other agencies that are leaders in the remote
sensing field. For example, we conducted research and development in cooperation with the
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to evaluate applications of new
hyperspectral remote sensors to environmental problems associated with mining activities.
LEB/EPIC is partnering with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to do mapping of
submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) in the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay. This project
involves the use of an advanced airborne hyperspectral remote sensing system to image SAV beds
and coastal wetlands. The USGS has an ongoing ground-based SAV mapping project and will
provide detailed water quality and vegetation information for areas imaged by the airborne sensor.
LEB/EPIC is also partnering with the USGS Geologic Division to develop spectral libraries of
environmental contaminates, focusing on organic pollutants such as PCB's. These spectral
libraries are used in remote sensing image analysis to identify and classify materials in the image.
The USGS is providing analytical chemistry support for the chemical analysis of field samples.
Several laboratory and field spectrometers are available from the USGS for LEB/EPIC personnel
to analyze and create spectral library databases of these compounds.
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APPENDIX A
FY 2001 REMOTE SENSING SUPPORT PROJECTS
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APPENDIX A: FY 2001 REMOTE SENSING SUPPORT
FY2001 SUPERFUND REMOTE SENSING SUPPORT
REGION NUMBER SITE
20101007S WEYERHAEUSER MILL COMPLEX, SPRINGFIELD, OR 3
20101124S THREE NEW ENGLAND SITES, TOPO-MAPPING AMEND 2
20101125S SHORT TERM TECHNICAL SUPPORT AMEND 1,2,3
20101126S PIKE HILL COPPER MINE, CORINTH, VT AMENDMENT1.2.3
20101127S MOHAWK TANNERY, NASHUA, NH AMENDMENT 1,2 +(P)
20101128S SUTTON BROOK DISPOSAL AREA, TEWKSBURY, MAAMED1.3 +(F)
20101129S NUCLEAR METALS, CONCORD, MA AMEND 1,2 +(F)
20101130S SCOVILL INDUSTRIAL LANDFILL, WATERBURY, CT.AMEND2 +(F)
1PLET
1/22/01
9/28/00
9/11/01
7/9/01
9/11/01
7/9/01
9/11/01
TYPE FYOO*
HA 3404
MAP
IP
MAP
MAP
MAP
MAP
MAP
FY2001**
11293
2477
14872
16053
15227
21104
11705
12602
Monday, November 19,2001
AW=FILM ARCHIVES WORK
CA=CURRENT ANALYSIS
CO=CURRENT OVERFLIGHT
DA=DRAINAGE ANALYSIS
ER=EMERGENCY RESPONSE
GIS=GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SYSTEM
HA=HISTORICAL SITE ANALYSIS
Page 1 of 16
IP=DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING
FT=FRACTURE TRACE ANALYSIS
LE=LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY
LS=LITIGATION SUPPORT
LU/LC=LAND USE/LAND COVER
MAP=THEMATIC/TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
PG=PHOTOGRAMMETRY SUPPORT
PS=PHOTO SUPPORT
RR=REPORT REPRODUCTION
TA=THERMAL ANALYSIS
WT=WETLAND ANALYSIS
+=NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST
+(F)=FINAL, +(P)=PROPOSED,
+(D)=DELETED
NO COMPLETION DATE SHOWN
= PROJECT CARRIED OVER
INTO FY 2002
*Source: Remote Sensing Program for EPA, FY 00 Program Summary **Source: EPIC FY 01 Project Tracking Data
42
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FY2001 SUPERFUND REMOTE SENSING SUPPORT
REGION NUMBER SITE
1 20101131S ELY MINE, VERSHIRE, VT AMEND. 1,2 +(F)
20101132S KERR-AMERICAN MINE, BLUE HILL, ME AMENDMENT 1,2,3
20101133S CALLAHAN MINING CORPORATION, BROOKSVILLE, ME A.1,3 +(P)
20101134S PETERSON/PURITAN, CUMBERLAND, Rl AMEND 1, 2,3 +(F)
20101135S KERR-AMERICAN MINE, BLUE HILL, ME AMEND 1, 2,3,4
20101136S CALLAHAN MINING CORP., BROOKSVILLE, ME AMEND 1,2,3 +(P)
20101137S PIKE HILL COPPER MINE, CORINTH, VT AMEND 1,2,3
20101138S SUTTON BROOK DISPOSAL AREA, TEWKSURY, MA AM.1,2
20101139S NUCLEAR METALS, CONCORD, MA AMEND. 1,2
COMPLET TYPE
9/11/01 MAP
MAP
MAP
9/11/01 MAP
3/22/01 HA
4/3/01 HA
7/13/01 HA
6/11/01 HA
7/2/01 HA
FYOO*
FY2001**
8756
20362
17882
26917
16583
13668
12435
31214
19363
Monday, November 19,2001
AW=FILM ARCHIVES WORK
CA=CURRENT ANALYSIS
CO=CURRENT OVERFLIGHT
DA=DRAINAGE ANALYSIS
ER=EMERGENCY RESPONSE
GIS=GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SYSTEM
HA=HISTORICAL SITE ANALYSIS
Page 2 of 16
IP=DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING
FT=FRACTURE TRACE ANALYSIS
LE=LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY
LS=LITIGATION SUPPORT
LU/LC=LAND USE/LAND COVER
MAP=THEMATIC/TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
PG=PHOTOGRAMMETRY SUPPORT
PS=PHOTO SUPPORT
RR=REPORT REPRODUCTION
TA=THERMAL ANALYSIS
WT=WETLAND ANALYSIS
+=NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST
+(F)=FINAL, +(P)=PROPOSED,
+(D)=DELETED
NO COMPLETION DATE SHOWN
= PROJECT CARRIED OVER
INTO FY 2002
*Source: Remote Sensing Program for EPA, FY 00 Program Summary **Source: EPIC FY 01 Project Tracking Data
43
-------
FY2001 SUPERFUND REMOTE SENSING SUPPORT
REGION NUMBER SITE
1 20101140S SCOVILL INDUSTRIAL LANDFILL. WATERBURY, CT AM.1,2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
20101141S ELY MINE, VERSHIRE, VT AMEND.1,2 +(F)
20101142S BROAD BROOK MILL, E. WINDSOR, CT AMEND.1,2,3 +(P)
20101143S BROAD BROOK MILL, E. WINDSOR, CT AMEND. 1 +(P)
20101144S PETERSON/PURITAN LANDFILL, CUMBERLAND, RI,AMEND1,2 +(F)
20101145S PIKE HILL, MOHAWK TANNERY, SUTTON BROOK, BR AMEND2
20101146S NUCLEAR METALS, SCOVILL LF, ELY MINE, AMEND 1,2
20101147S HATHEWAY AND PATTERSON SITE, MANSFIELD, MA AMND1 +(P)
20101148S HATHEWAY & PATTERSON SITE, MANSFIELD, MA AMND 1,2 +(P)
COMPLEX TYPE
2/1/01 HA
7/2/01 HA
2/12/01 HA
9/11/01 MAP
9/11/01 PS
9/11/01 MAP
9/11/01 MAP
9/11/01 HA
CO
FYOO*
FY2001**
14649
18284
14405
11281
9193
4932
1840
13301
21624
Monday, November 19,2001
AW=FILM ARCHIVES WORK
CA=CURRENT ANALYSIS
CO=CURRENT OVERFLIGHT
DA=DRAINAGE ANALYSIS
ER=EMERGENCY RESPONSE
GIS=GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SYSTEM
HA=HISTORICAL SITE ANALYSIS
Page 3 of 16
IP=DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING
FT=FRACTURE TRACE ANALYSIS
LE=LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY
LS=LITIGATION SUPPORT
LU/LC=LAND USE/LAND COVER
MAP=THEMATIC/TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
PG=PHOTOGRAMMETRY SUPPORT
PS=PHOTO SUPPORT
RR=REPORT REPRODUCTION
TA=THERMAL ANALYSIS
WT=WETLAND ANALYSIS
+=NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST
+(F)=FINAL, +(P)=PROPOSED,
+(D)=DELETED
NO COMPLETION DATE SHOWN
= PROJECT CARRIED OVER
INTO FY 2002
*Source: Remote Sensing Program for EPA, FY 00 Program Summary **Source: EPIC FY 01 Project Tracking Data
44
-------
FY2001 SUPERFUND REMOTE SENSING SUPPORT
REGION NUMBER SITE
1 20101149S TROY MILLS LANDFILL, TROY. NH AMENDMENT 1
COUPLET TYPE
HA
FYOO*
FY2001**
4251
1
201011 SOS CLINTON RIGBY BROOK, CLINTON. MA AMENDMENT 1
9/6/01 HA
284
FY2001 Cost Subtotal:
$386,557.00
Monday, November 19,2001
AW=RLM ARCHIVES WORK
CA=CURRENT ANALYSIS
CO=CURRENT OVERFLIGHT
DA=DRAINAGE ANALYSIS
ER=EMERGENCY RESPONSE
GIS=GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SYSTEM
HA=HISTORICAL SITE ANALYSIS
IP=DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING
FT=FRACTURE TRACE ANALYSIS
LE=LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY
LS=LITIGATION SUPPORT
LU/LC=LAND USE/LAND COVER
MAP=THEMATIC/TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
Page 4 of 16
PG=PHOTOGRAMMETRY SUPPORT
PS=PHOTO SUPPORT
RR=REPORT REPRODUCTION
TA=THERMAL ANALYSIS
WT=WETLAND ANALYSIS
+=NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST
+(F)=FINAL, +(P)=PROPOSED,
+(D)=DELETED
NO COMPLETION DATE SHOWN
= PROJECT CARRIED OVER
INTO FY 2002
*Source: Remote Sensing Program for EPA, FY 00 Program Summary **Source: EPIC FY 01 Project Tracking Data
45
-------
FY2001 SUPERFUND REMOTE SENSING SUPPORT
REGION NUMBER SITE
2 20102300S DISMAL SWAMP SITE, NJ AMEND 1, 2
2 20102312S BUSH INDUSTRIES, LITTLE VALLEY, NY AMEND 1,2
2 20102313S CATTARAUGUS CUTLERY LITTLE VALLEY NY AMEND2
2 20102315S PASCALS PROPERTY, WASHINGTON, NJ AMEND 1,2
2 20102316S JEFFERY FUELS BULK STORAGE SITE, NY AMED 1,2
2
2
2
2
20102318S LACKAWANNA FOUNDRY, LACKAWANNA, NY AMEND12
20102320S ICELAND COIN LAUNDRY, VINELAND, NJ AMEND 1, 2, 3 +(F)
20102321S SHORT TERM TECHNICAL SUPPORT (REGION 2) AMEND.1,2
20102322S CROWN CLEANERS OF WATERTOWN, INC NY AMEND 1,2 -t-(P)
MPLET
10/5/00
11/16/00
11/15/00
11/8/00
11/17/00
10/20/00
11/17/00
1/16/01
TYPE
PS
HA
HA
PS
HA
PS
HA
PS
HA
FYOO*
3031
6217
2454
5231
1154
3542
1530
FY2001**
512
6602
10425
1868
1124
1116
814
3307
3770
Monday, November 19,2001
AW=FILM ARCHIVES WORK
CA=CURRENT ANALYSIS
CO=CURRENT OVERFLIGHT
DA=DRAINAGE ANALYSIS
ER=EMERGENCY RESPONSE
GIS=GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SYSTEM
HA=HISTORICAL SITE ANALYSIS
Page 5 of 16
IP=DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING
FT=FRACTURE TRACE ANALYSIS
LE=LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY
LS=LITIGATION SUPPORT
LU/LC=LAND USE/LAND COVER
MAP=THEMATIC/TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
PG=PHOTOGRAMMETRY SUPPORT
PS=PHOTO SUPPORT
RR=REPORT REPRODUCTION
TA=THERMAL ANALYSIS
WT=WETLAND ANALYSIS
+=NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST
+(F)=FINAL, +(P)=PROPOSED,
+(D)=DELETED
NO COMPLETION DATE SHOWN
= PROJECT CARRIED OVER
INTO FY 2002
*Source: Remote Sensing Program for EPA, FYOO Program Summary **Source: EPIC FY 01 Project Tracking Data
46
-------
FY2001 SUPERFUND REMOTE SENSING SUPPORT
REGION NUMBER SITE
2 20102323S ITHACA GUN COMPANY, NY AMEND. 1. 2
COMPLET TYPE
12/15/00 HA
FYOO*
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
20102324S MERCURY REFINING SITE, ROESSLEVILLE, NY AMENDMENT 1,2,3 +(F) 3/28/01 HA
20102325S PATTERSON ROAD SITE, NJ AMENDMENT 1,2,3 1/22/01 PS
20102327S SHENANDOAH GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION SITE NY AM 2/7/01 PS
2+(F)
20102328S UNION SPRINGS WELL SITE AMENDMENT 1,2 6/8/01 PS
20102329S ZONOLITE-TRENTON SITE, HAMILTON, NJ AMEND. 1,2 7/9/01 HA
20102330S WEEDSPORT FACILJTY-VERMICULITE INVEST. NY AMND 1,2 7/12/01 PS
20102331S DIAMOND HEAD OIL REFINERY DIV. SITE, KEARNY, NJ AMEND 1 +(P) HA
20102332S LAWRENCE AVIATION INDUSTRIES SITE, BOOKHAVEN, NY,2 +(F) HA
FY2001**
3831
15051
7509
5077
5808
12950
3670
4318
13040
Monday, November 19,2001
AW=FILM ARCHIVES WORK
CA=CURRENT ANALYSIS
CO=CURRENT OVERFLIGHT
DA=DRAINAGE ANALYSIS
ER=EMERGENCY RESPONSE
GIS=GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SYSTEM
HA=HISTORICAL SITE ANALYSIS
Page 6 of 16
IP=DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING
FT=FRACTURE TRACE ANALYSIS
LE=LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY
LS=LITIGATION SUPPORT
LU/LC=LAND USE/LAND COVER
MAP=THEMATIC/TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
PG=PHOTOGRAMMETRY SUPPORT
PS=PHOTO SUPPORT
RR=REPORT REPRODUCTION
TA=THERMAL ANALYSIS
WT=WETLAND ANALYSIS
+=NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST
+(F)=FINAL, +(P)=PROPOSED,
+(D)=DELETED
NO COMPLETION DATE SHOWN
= PROJECT CARRIED OVER
INTO FY 2002
*Source: Remote Sensing Program for EPA, FY 00 Program Summary **Source: EPIC FY 01 Project Tracking Data
47
-------
FY2001 SUPERFUND REMOTE SENSING SUPPORT
REGION NUMBER SITE
2 20102333S WESTINGHOUSE FOUNDRY SITE, ATTICA, NY.AMENDMENT 1
COMPLEX TYPE
HA
FYOO*
FY2001**
1375
FY2001 Cost Subtotal:
$102,167.00
Monday, November 19, 2001
AW=FILM ARCHIVES WORK
CA=CURRENT ANALYSIS
CO=CURRENT OVERFLIGHT
DA=DRAINAGE ANALYSIS
ER=EMERGENCY RESPONSE
GIS=GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SYSTEM
HA=HISTORICAL SITE ANALYSIS
IP=DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING
FT=FRACTURE TRACE ANALYSIS
LE=LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY
LS=LITIGATION SUPPORT
LU/LC=LAND USE/LAND COVER
MAP=THEMATIC/TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
Page 7 of 16
PG=PHOTOGRAMMETRY SUPPORT
PS=PHOTO SUPPORT
RR=REPORT REPRODUCTION
TA=THERMAL ANALYSIS
WT=WETLAND ANALYSIS
+=NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST
+(F)=FINAL, +(P)=PROPOSED,
+(D)=DELETED
NO COMPLETION DATE SHOWN
= PROJECT CARRIED OVER
INTO FY 2002
*Source: Remote Sensing Program for EPA, FY 00 Program Summary **Source: EPIC FY 01 Project Tracking Data
48
-------
FY2001 SUPERFUND REMOTE SENSING SUPPORT
REGION NUMBER SITE
3 20103429S COLGATE PAY DUMP, BALTIMORE, MD AMEND 1,2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
20103432S PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP CO2 RELEASE, PA AMEND1,2
20103434S FORT DETRICK (AREA B) FREDERICK, MD AMEND 1, 2,3
20103435S SHORT TERM TECHNICAL SUPPORT (REGION 3) AMEND 1,2
20103436S LOUISA MINE MINE STUDY AREA, LOUISA, VA AMEND. 1
20103437S BOARHEAD FARMS, UPPER BLACK EDDY, PA AMEND.1,2 +(F)
20103438S NORWOOD WILSON, SR. FARM, HOPEWELL, VA AMED1,2.3,5
20103439S SPRING VALLEY, WASHINGTON, DC AMEND. 1,2,3,4
20103440S TRIUMPH EXPLOSIVES FIREHOLE, ELKTON, MD AMEND 1,2
MPLET
12/1/00
11/28/00
1/31/01
1 1/20/00
1/8/01
3/2/01
6/6/01
3/5/01
TYPE FYOO*
HA 7897
HA
HA
HA
ER
PS
HA
HA
PS
FY2001**
7188
6861
19582
14697
9632
3819
21498
25969
2116
Monday, November 19,2001
AW=FILM ARCHIVES WORK
CA=CURRENT ANALYSIS
CO=CURRENT OVERFLIGHT
DA=DRAINAGE ANALYSIS
ER=EMERGENCY RESPONSE
GIS=GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SYSTEM
HA=HISTORICAL SITE ANALYSIS
Page 8 of 16
IP=DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING
FT=FRACTURE TRACE ANALYSIS
LE=LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY
LS=LITIGATION SUPPORT
LU/LC=LAND USE/LAND COVER
MAP=THEMATIC/TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
PG=PHOTOGRAMMETRY SUPPORT
PS=PHOTO SUPPORT
RR=REPORT REPRODUCTION
TA=THERMAL ANALYSIS
WT=WETLAND ANALYSIS
+=NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST
+(F)=FINAL, +(P)=PROPOSED,
+(D)=DELETED
NO COMPLETION DATE SHOWN
= PROJECT CARRIED OVER
INTO FY 2002
*Source: Remote Sensing Program for EPA, FY 00 Program Summary
**Source: EPIC FY 01 Project Tracking Data
49
-------
FY2001 SUPERFUND REMOTE SENSING SUPPORT
REGION NUMBER SITE
3 20103442S CAMBRIDGE TOWN GAS, CAMBRIDGE, MD AMEND 1,2
3 20103443S ARCHIVE METADATA AML CONVERSIONS, AMEND 1,2
3 20103445S LACKAWANNA REFUSE, OLD FORGE BOROUGH, PA AMD 1,2,4 +(D)
3 20103446S LEHIGH ELECTRIC & ENGINEERING CO..PA AMEND 1,2,3 +(D)
3 20103447S TAYLOR BOROUGH DUMP, TAYLOR BOROUGH, PA, AMND3.4 +(D)
3 20103448S WESTERN NORRISTOWN DUMP AREA, PA AMND.1
3 20103449S AVTEX FIBERS. FRONT ROYAL, VA AMEND1,2,4.5CANC+(F)
3 20103450S FORMER FORT FOOTE, PRINCE GEORGE'S CO, MD AMD1
3 20103451S FORMER FT.LINCOLN SITE, OFF. OF RES.& DEVMT.DC, 1
COMPLET TYPE
6/20/01 PS
AW
8/29/01 HA
9/11/01 CO
8/29/01 CO
7/30/01 HA
7/17/01 FT
HA
HA
FYOO*
FY2001**
3716
15431
14201
13042
12451
18176
10676
6571
6858
Monday, November 19, 2001
AW=FILM ARCHIVES WORK
CA=CURRENT ANALYSIS
CO=CURRENT OVERFLIGHT
DA=DRAINAGE ANALYSIS
ER=EMERGENCY RESPONSE
GIS=GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SYSTEM
HA=HISTORICAL SITE ANALYSIS
Page 9 of 16
IP=DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING
FT=FRACTURE TRACE ANALYSIS
LE=LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY
LS=LITIGATION SUPPORT
LU/LC=LAND USE/LAND COVER
MAP=THEMATIC/TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
PG=PHOTOGRAMMETRY SUPPORT
PS=PHOTO SUPPORT
RR=REPORT REPRODUCTION
TA=THERMAL ANALYSIS
WT=WETLAND ANALYSIS
+=NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST
+(F)=FINAL, +(P)=PROPOSED,
+(D)=DELETED
NO COMPLETION DATE SHOWN
= PROJECT CARRIED OVER
INTO FY 2002
*Source: Remote Sensing Program for EPA, FY 00 Program Summary **Source: EPIC FY 01 Project Tracking Data
50
-------
FY2001 SUPERFUND REMOTE SENSING SUPPORT
REGION NUMBER SITE
3 20103452S FORMER MALONEY CHEMICAL LAB.ORGANIC UNIT 3,DC 1
3
3
20103454S BIG JOHN SALVAGE.HOULT RD,FAIRMONT,WV,AM1 +(F)
20103455S FORMER NAVAL RADIO STATION, ARLINGTON.VA AMEND 1
20103456S FORMER DIAMOND ORDNANCE FUZE LAB. WASH.DC AMD1
COUPLET TYPE
HA
HA
PS
PS
FYOO*
FY2001**
6237
1913
762
742
FY 2001 Cost Subtotal:
$222.138.00
Monday, November 19, 2001
AW=FILM ARCHIVES WORK
CA=CURRENT ANALYSIS
CO=CURRENT OVERFLIGHT
DA=DRAINAGE ANALYSIS
ER=EMERGENCY RESPONSE
GIS=GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SYSTEM
HA=HISTORICAL SITE ANALYSIS
IP=DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING
FT=FRACTURE TRACE ANALYSIS
LE=LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY
LS=LITIGATION SUPPORT
LU/LC=LAND USE/LAND COVER
MAP=THEMATICm)POGRAPHIC MAP
Page 10 of 16
PG=PHOTOGRAMMETRY SUPPORT
PS=PHOTO SUPPORT
RR=REPORT REPRODUCTION
TA=THERMAL ANALYSIS
WT=WETLAND ANALYSIS
+=NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST
+(F)=FINAL, +(P)=PROPOSED,
+(D)=DELETED
NO COMPLETION DATE SHOWN
= PROJECT CARRIED OVER
INTO FY 2002
*Source: Remote Sensing Program for EPA, FY 00 Program Summary **Source: EPIC FY 01 Project Tracking Data
51
-------
FY 2001 SUPERFUND REMOTE SENSING SUPPORT
REGION NUMBER SITE
4 20104478S ALCOA PROPERTIES, ALCOA, TN AMEND 1, 2
4 20104486S GEORGIA-PACIFIC HARDWOOD SITE AMEND 1, 2
4 20104487S CALLAWAY & SON DRUM SERVICE, FL AMEND 1,2 +(F)
4 20104488S ANODYNE, INC. MIAMI BEACH, FL AMEND 1,2,3,6+(F)
4 20104489S CALLAWAY & SON DRUM SERVICE AUBURNDALE, FL 6 +(F)
4 20104491S SIXTY-ONE INDUSTRIAL PARK, MEMPHIS, TN AMEND 1
4 20104492S SHORT TERM TECHNICAL SUPPORT - REGION 4 AMEND1
4 20104493S AMERICAN CREOSOTE WORKS, PENSACOLA, FL AMEND1,2,3 +(F)
4 20104494S RED PANTHER CHEMICAL, CLARKSDALE, MS AMEND 1
MPLET
12/4/00
1/12/01
2/19/01
6/12/01
11/16/00
1/5/01
4/18/01
5/14/01
TYPE FYOO*
HA 29475
HA 20387
HA
LS 3641
HA 4674
HA
IP
HA
HA
FY200I**
3785
3505
6799
12663
6387
17369
7333
18082
12548
Monday, November 19,2001
AW=FILM ARCHIVES WORK
CA=CURRENT ANALYSIS
CO=CURRENT OVERFLIGHT
DA=DRAINAGE ANALYSIS
ER=EMERGENCY RESPONSE
GIS=GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SYSTEM
HA=HISTORICAL SITE ANALYSIS
Page 11 of 16
IP=DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING
FT=FRACTURE TRACE ANALYSIS
LE=LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY
LS=LITIGATION SUPPORT
LU/LC=LAND USE/LAND COVER
MAP=THEMATIC/TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
PG=PHOTOGRAMMETRY SUPPORT
PS=PHOTO SUPPORT
RR=REPORT REPRODUCTION
TA=THERMAL ANALYSIS
WT=WETLAND ANALYSIS
+=NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST
-t-(F)=FINAL, +(P)=PROPOSED,
+(D)=DELETED
NO COMPLETION DATE SHOWN
= PROJECT CARRIED OVER
INTO FY 2002
*Source: Remote Sensing Program for EPA, FYOO Program Summary **Source: EPIC FY 01 Project Tracking Data
52
-------
FY2001 SUPERFUND REMOTE SENSING SUPPORT
REGION NUMBER SITE
4 20104495S INEZ COAL SLURRY SPILL, KY AMENDMENT 1
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
20104496S ANNISTON PCB SITE, ANNISTON, AL AMENDMENT 1,2
20104497S MORTON CLARK HEAD START SCHOOL, BRADENTON, FL AM1
20104498S SOUTHERN WOOD PIEDMONT, BUNNELL, FL AMEND.1
20104499S AMERICAN CREOSOTE WORKS, INC.LOUISVILLE.MS.AMEND2 +(F)
20104500S FLURA CHEMICAL SITE, NEWPORT, TN, AMEND.1
20104501S T.H. AGRICULTURE & NUTRITION SITE, ALBANY, GA AMD.1 +(F)
20104502S GULF STATES STEEL (GSS), GADSDEN, AL AMEND. 1,3
20104503S RALEIGH STREET DUMP, TAMPA, FL AMENDMENT 1,2,3
COUPLET TYPE
9/11/01 ER
6/8/01 HA
9/6/01 HA
8/1/01 HA
9/21/01 HA
7/24/01 PS
9/10/01 HA
HA
7/23/01 CA
FYOO*
FY2001**
20066
16224
12482
14373
12314
6049
12970
4645
808
FY2001 Cost Subtotal:
$188,402.00
Monday, November 19,2001
AW=FILM ARCHIVES WORK
CA=CURRENT ANALYSIS
CO=CURRENT OVERFLIGHT
DA=DRAINAGE ANALYSIS
ER=EMERGENCY RESPONSE
GIS=GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SYSTEM
HA=HISTORICAL SITE ANALYSIS
Page 12 of 16
IP=DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING
FT=FRACTURE TRACE ANALYSIS
LE=LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY
LS=LITIGATION SUPPORT
LU/LC=LAND USE/LAND COVER
MAP=THEMATIC/TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
PG=PHOTOGRAMMETRY SUPPORT
PS=PHOTO SUPPORT
RR=REPORT REPRODUCTION
TA=THERMAL ANALYSIS
WT=WETLAND ANALYSIS
+=NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST '
+(F)=FINAL, +(P)=PROPOSED,
+(D)=DELETED
NO COMPLETION DATE SHOWN
= PROJECT CARRIED OVER
INTO FY 2002
*Source: Remote Sensing Program for EPA, FY 00 Program Summary **Source: EPIC FY 01 Project Tracking Data
53
-------
FY 2001 SUPERFUND REMOTE SENSING SUPPORT
REGION NUMBER SITE
5 20105571S MARINA-CLIFFS/NORTHWESTERN BARREL, Wl A 1,2
5 20105572S TREMONT CITY LANDFILL, CLARK COUNTY, OH AMDS
5 20105574S SHORT TERM TECHNICAL SUPPORT-REGION 5.AMEND1,2
5 20105575S DUCK & OTTER CREEKS, OREGON, OH AMENDMENT 1,2,3,5
5 20105576S MATERIAL RECOVERY SERVICES LANDFILL, Wl AM12,3.4,5
5 20105577S VALLEYCREST LANDFILL (A.K.A. NO.SANITARY) OH A.1,3
5 20105578S FORMER NEWARK AIR FORCE BASE, HEATH, OH AMEND1
5 20105579S LOCKFORMER SITE, LISLE, IL AMENDMENT 1,3
5 20105580S SUMMIT AUTO FLUFF, SUMMIT, IL AMENDMENT 1
\fPLET
4/4/01
11/28/00
1/5/01
8/16/01
7/17/01
7/26/01
6/19/01
TYPE FYOO*
HA 1547
HA 5422
IP
HA
ER
HA
HA
HA
ER
FY2001**
3820
5736
4107
32351
18472
20636
14526
13199
11641
Monday, November 19,2001
AW=FILM ARCHIVES WORK
CA=CURRENT ANALYSIS
CO=CURRENT OVERFLIGHT
DA=DRAINAGE ANALYSIS
ER=EMERGENCY RESPONSE
GIS=GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SYSTEM
HA=HISTORICAL SITE ANALYSIS
Page 13 of 16
IP=DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING
FT=FRACTURE TRACE ANALYSIS
LE=LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY
LS=UTIGATION SUPPORT
LU/LC=LAND USE/LAND COVER
MAP=THEMATIC/TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
PG=PHOTOGRAMMETRY SUPPORT
PS=PHOTO SUPPORT
RR=REPORT REPRODUCTION
TA=THERMAL ANALYSIS
WT=WETLAND ANALYSIS
+=NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST
+(F)=FINAL, +(P)=PROPOSED,
+(D)=DELETED
NO COMPLETION DATE SHOWN
= PROJECT CARRIED OVER
INTO FY 2002
*Source: Remote Sensing Program for EPA, FY 00 Program Summary **Source: EPIC FY 01 Project Tracking Data
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FY2001 SUPERFUND REMOTE SENSING SUPPORT
REGION NUMBER SITE
5 20105581S FORD ROAD LANDFILL, ELYRIA, OH, AMENDMENT 1,2,3
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
COUPLET TYPE
HA
FYOO*
FY 2001 Cost Subtotal: $125,876.oo
20106003S SUPERFUND SHORT TERM TECHNICAL SUPPORT.AMND.1,2
20106004S SIKES PIT, TX AMENDMENT 1, 2,3,4,5,6 +(F)
20106005S MARION PRESSURE TREATING SITE, LA AMEND. 1,2 +(F)
20106007S SANTO DOMINGO PUEBLO, PENA BLANCA NM AME1B27
20106008S EMERGENCY RESPONSE IMAGERY SUPP. HAYNESVILLE, LA 2
20106009S IMPERIAL REFINING, ARDMORE, OK AMENDMENT 1 +(F)
20106638S ASARCO SMELTER (EMERGENCY) EL PASO, TX, AMEND.1
FY2001**
1388
9/11/01
12/8/00
5/23/01
12/11/00
9/11/01
IP
LS 30584
HA 11164
PS 497
ER
PS
ER
12366
86876
5198
12003
1427
3844
33464
FY 2001 Cost Subtotal:
$155,178.00
Monday, November 19, 2001
AW=FILM ARCHIVES WORK
CA=CURRENT ANALYSIS
CO=CURRENT OVERFLIGHT
DA=DRAINAGE ANALYSIS
ER=EMERGENCY RESPONSE
GIS=GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SYSTEM
HA=HISTORICAL SITE ANALYSIS
Page 14 of 16
IP=DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING
FT=FRACTURE TRACE ANALYSIS
LE=LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY
LS=LITIGATION SUPPORT
LU/LC=LAND USE/LAND COVER
MAP=THEMATIC/TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
PG=PHOTOGRAMMETRY SUPPORT
PS=PHOTO SUPPORT
RR=REPORT REPRODUCTION
TA=THERMAL ANALYSIS
WT=WETLAND ANALYSIS
+=NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST
+(F)=FINAL, +(P)=PROPOSED,
+(D)=DELETED
NO COMPLETION DATE SHOWN
= PROJECT CARRIED OVER
INTO FY 2002
*Source: Remote Sensing Program for EPA, FYOO Program Summary * *Source: EPIC FY01 Project Tracking Data
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FY2001 SUPERFUND REMOTE SENSING SUPPORT
REGION NUMBER SITE
7
7
7
7
7
7
20107741S MCCOOK (EX) ARMY AIRFIELD AMEND. 1,2,3,4,5
20107742S JOHNSON COUNTY INDUSTRIAL AIRPORT, KS AMEND3
20107743S SHORT TERM TECHNICAL SUPPORT - REGION 7
20107745S WINONA POST, SHANNON COUNTY, MO, AMEND 1
20107746S ARMOUR ROAD SITE, NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO AMEND1 +(F)
20107747S THOMASVILLE WOOD PRODUCTS, THOMASVILLE, MO.AM1
COUPLET TYPE
5/30/01 HA
7/19/01 HA
HA
HA
HA
9/11/01 HA
FYOO*
923
864
FY2001**
58673
46472
7406
6253
3588
2412
FY2001 Cost Subtotal:
$124,804.00
Monday, November 19, 2001
AW=FILM ARCHIVES WORK
CA=CURRENT ANALYSIS
CO=CURRENT OVERFLIGHT
DA=DRAINAGE ANALYSIS
ER=EMERGENCY RESPONSE
GIS=GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SYSTEM
HA=HISTORICAL SITE ANALYSIS
Page 15 of 16
IP=DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING
FT=FRACTURE TRACE ANALYSIS
LE=LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY
LS=LITIGATION SUPPORT
LU/LC=LAND USE/LAND COVER
MAP=THEMATIC/TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
PG=PHOTOGRAMMETRY SUPPORT
PS=PHOTO SUPPORT
RR=REPORT REPRODUCTION
TA=THERMAL ANALYSIS
WT=WETLAND ANALYSIS
+=NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST
+(F)=FINAI_ +(P)=PROPOSED,
+(D)=DELETED
NO COMPLETION DATE SHOWN
= PROJECT CARRIED OVER
INTO FY 2002
*Source: Remote Sensing Program for EPA, FY 00 Program Summary
**Source: EPIC FY 01 Project Tracking Data
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FY2001 SUPERFUND REMOTE SENSING SUPPORT
REGION NUMBER SITE
9 20109943S CASMALIA SITE. CA AMENDMENT 1,2 +(F)
9 20109944S OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AMEND 1,2,3
9 20109945S ALLIED SIGNAL, PHOENIX, AZ AMENDMENT 1, 2
9 20109946S UNIDYNAMICS/WHITE TANK MNT., PHOENIX, AZ AMND. 1,3
9 20109947S US/MEXICO TIRE PILES - AMENDMENT 1
FF 2001 Cost Subtotal: $75,0/0.00
FY2001 SUPERFUND TOTAL COST:
COMPLET TYPE
2/16/01 HA
IP
HA
HA
CA
FYOO*
FY2001**
4673
7779
6200
16984
39434
$1,380,192.00
Monday, November 19,2001
AW=FILM ARCHIVES WORK
CA=CURRENT ANALYSIS
CO=CURRENT OVERFLIGHT
DA=DRAINAGE ANALYSIS
ER=EMERGENCY RESPONSE
GIS=GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SYSTEM
HA=HISTORICAL SITE ANALYSIS
Page 16 of 16
IP=DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING
FT=FRACTURE TRACE ANALYSIS
LE=LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY
LS=LITIGATION SUPPORT
LU/LC=LAND USE/LAND COVER
MAP=THEMATIC/TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
PG=PHOTOGRAMMETRY SUPPORT
PS=PHOTO SUPPORT
RR=REPORT REPRODUCTION
TA=THERMAL ANALYSIS
WT=WETLAND ANALYSIS
+=NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST
+(F)=FINAL. +(P)=PROPOSED,
+(D)=DELETED
NO COMPLETION DATE SHOWN
= PROJECT CARRIED OVER
INTO FY 2002
*Source: Remote Sensing Program for EPA, FYOO Program Summary **Source: EPIC FY 01 Project Tracking Data
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APPENDIX A: FY 2001 REMOTE SENSING SUPPORT
FY2001RCRA REMOTE SENSING SUPPORT
REGION NUMBER SITE
COUPLET TYPE
FYOO* FY2001**
20103444R ALLIED SIGNAL, HOPEWELL, VA AMENDMENT 1
6/13/01 PS
4247
20103453R TRANGUCH GASOLINE SPILL SITE, HAZELTON, PA AMEND1
9/12/01 CA
7488
2010601 OR PCS NITROGEN, GEISMAR, LA AMENDMENT 1
2/9/01 WT
785
20107744R WILLIAMS PIPELINE, AUGUSTA, KANSAS, AMENDMENT 1,2
3/21/01 PS
3876
Monday, November 19, 2001
Page 1 of 2
AW=FILM ARCHIVES WORK
CA=CURRENT ANALYSIS
CO=CURRENT OVERFLIGHT
DA=DRAINAGE ANALYSIS
ER=EMERGENCY RESPONSE
GIS=GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SYSTEM
HA=HISTORICAL SITE ANALYSIS
IP=DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING
FT=FRACTURE TRACE ANALYSIS
LE=LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY
LS=LITIGATION SUPPORT
LU/LC=LAND USE/LAND COVER
PS=PHOTO SUPPORT
RR=REPORT REPRODUCTION
TA=THERMAL ANALYSIS
WT=WETLAND ANALYSIS
+=NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST
+(F)=FINAL, +(P)=PROPOSED,
+(D)=DELETED
NO COMPLETION DATE SHOWN =
PROJECT CARRIED OVER INTO
FY2002
*Source: Remote Sensing Program for EPA, FYOO Program Summary
**Source: EPIC FY 01 Project Tracking Data
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FY2001RCRA REMOTE SENSING SUPPORT
REGION NUMBER SITE COMPLET TYPE FY00* FY2001**
FY2001 RCRA TOTAL COSTS: $16,396.00
Monday, November 19,2001 Page 2 of 2
AW=FILM ARCHIVES WORK HA=HISTORICAL SITE ANALYSIS PS=PHOTO SUPPORT NO COMPLETION DATE SHOWN =
CA=CURRENT ANALYSIS IP=DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING RR=REPORT REPRODUCTION PROJECT CARRIED OVER INTO
CO=CURRENT OVERFLIGHT FT=FRACTURE TRACE ANALYSIS TA=THERMAL ANALYSIS FY2002
DA=DRAINAGE ANALYSIS LE=LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY WT=WETLAND ANALYSIS
ER=EMERGENCY RESPONSE LS=LITIGATION SUPPORT +=NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST
GIS=GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION LU/LC=LAND USE/LAND COVER +(F)=FINAL, +{P)=PROPOSED,
SYSTEM +(D)=DELETED
*Source: Remote Sensing Program for EPA, FY 00 Program Summary **Source: EPIC FY 01 Project Tracking Data
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APPENDIX A: FY 2001 REMOTE SENSING SUPPORT
FY2001 WETLAND REMOTE SENSING SUPPORT
REGION NUMBER SITE
8 20108001W WETLAND ANALYSIS, WEST VALLEY CITY, UT AMEND 3 CNC
COMPLETE TYPE
5/30/01 WT
FY2001*
1071
FY2001 WETLAND TOTAL COST:
$1,071.00
Monday, November 19, 2001
AW=FILM ARCHIVES WORK
CA=CURRENT ANALYSIS
CO=CURRENT OVERFLIGHT
CEO=COST ESTIMATE ONLY
DA=DRAINAGE ANALYSIS
ER=EMERGENCY RESPONSE
GIS=GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SYSTEM
Page lofl
HA=HISTORICAL SITE ANALYSIS
IP=DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING
FT=FRACTURE TRACE ANALYSIS
LE=LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY
LS=LITIGATION SUPPORT
LU/LC=LAND USE/LAND COVER
*Source: EPIC FY 01 Project Tracking Data Base
PS=PHOTO SUPPORT
RR=REPORT REPRODUCTION
TA=THERMAL ANALYSIS
WT=WETLAND ANALYSIS
+=NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST
+(F)=FINAL, +(P)=PROPOSED,
+(D)=DELETED
NO COMPLETION DATE SHOWN =
PROJECT CARRIED OVER INTO
FY2002
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APPENDIX A: FY2001 REMOTE SENSING SUPPORT
FY 2001 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
REGION NUMBER SITE
ALL 201RD001R RIPARIAN METRIC RESEARCH, AMENDMENT 1,2.3
COUPLET TYPE
9/11/01 IP
FY2001*
36370
ALL 201RD002R INDICATORS FOR PESTICIDES STUDIES AMEND. 1, 2
9/11/01 GIS
105962
ALL 201RD003R MAIA/NEW YORK WATERSHEDS - GIS SUPPORT AMEND2
GIS
53503
Monday, November 19,2001 Page Iof7
AW=FILM ARCHIVES WORK
CA=CURRENT ANALYSIS
CO=CURRENT OVERFLIGHT
DA=DRAINAGE ANALYSIS
ER=EMERGENCY RESPONSE
GIS=GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SYSTEM
HA=HISTORICAL SITE ANALYSIS
IP=DIGITAL IMAGE
PROCESSING FT=FRACTURE
TRACE ANALYSIS
LE=LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY
LS=UTIGATION SUPPORT
LU/LC=LAND USE/LAND COVER
PS=PHOTO SUPPORT
RR=REPORT REPRODUCTION
TA=THERMAL ANALYSIS
WT=WETLAND ANALYSIS
+=NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST
+(F)=FINAL, +(P)=PROPOSED,
+(D)=DELETED
NO COMPLETION DATE SHOWN =
PROJECT CARRIED OVER INTO
FY2002
*Source: EPIC FY 01 Project Tracking Data
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FY2001 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
REGION NUMBER SITE
ALL 201RD004R EMAP WESTERN PILOT FIELD ACTIVITIES AMEND. 1,2,3,4
COMPLEX TYPE
9/11/01 HA
FY2001*
192898
ALL 201RD005R WESTERN EMAP LANDSCAPE ECOLASSESSMENT AMD 1,2
9/11/01 LE
111912
ALL 201RD006R NORTH AMERICAN LANDSCAPE PROJECT SUPPORT.AMND3.6
6/25/01 LE
60458
Monday, November 19, 2001 Page 2 of 7
AW=FILM ARCHIVES WORK
CA=CURRENT ANALYSIS
CO=CURRENT OVERFLIGHT
DA=DRAINAGE ANALYSIS
ER=EMERGENCY RESPONSE
GIS=GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SYSTEM
HA=HISTORICAL SITE ANALYSIS
IP=DIGITAL IMAGE
PROCESSING FT=FRACTURE
TRACE ANALYSIS
LE=LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY
LS=LITIGATION SUPPORT
LU/LC=LAND USE/LAND COVER
*Source: EPIC FY 01 Project Tracking Data
PS=PHOTO SUPPORT
RR=REPORT REPRODUCTION
TA=THERMAL ANALYSIS
WT=WETLAND ANALYSIS
+=NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST
+(F)=FINAL, +(P)=PROPOSED,
+(D)=DELETED
NO COMPLETION DATE SHOWN =
PROJECT CARRIED OVER INTO
FY2002
62
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FY 2001 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
REGION NUMBER SITE
ALL 201RD007R LANDSCAPE ASSMT. IN THE WHITE RIVER BASIN, AK AMD2
COMPLET TYPE
9/11/01 LE
FY2001*
69477
ALL 201RD008S EMERGENCY TECHNICAL SUPPORT AMEND. 1, 2
9/11/01 ER
2243
ALL 201RD009S SPRING VALLEY (PG), WASHINGTON, D. C.AM 1,2,3,4,5
5/21/01 PG
13966
Monday, November 19,2001 Page 3 of 7
AW=FILM ARCHIVES WORK
CA=CURRENT ANALYSIS
CO=CURRENT OVERFLIGHT
DA=DRAINAGE ANALYSIS
ER=EMERGENCY RESPONSE
GIS=GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SYSTEM
HA=HISTORICAL SITE ANALYSIS
IP=DIGITAL IMAGE
PROCESSING FT=FRACTURE
TRACE ANALYSIS
LE=LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY
LS=LITIGATION SUPPORT
LU/LC=LAND USE/LAND COVER
PS=PHOTO SUPPORT
RR=REPORT REPRODUCTION
TA=THERMAL ANALYSIS
WT=WETLAND ANALYSIS
+=NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST
+(F)=FINAL, +(P)=PROPOSED,
+(D)=DELETED
NO COMPLETION DATE SHOWN =
PROJECT CARRIED OVER INTO
FY2002
*Source: EPIC FY 01 Project Tracking Data
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FY2001 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
REGION NUMBER SITE
ALL 201RD01 OR WESTERN EMAP PILOT - AMENDMENT 1,2,3,4
COUPLET TYPE
TA
FY2001*
80909
ALL 201RD011R LITTLE MIAMI, OH RIVER BASIN AMENDMENT 1,2
9/11/01 LE
3036
ALL 201RD012R GREAT LAKES INVASIVE & AGGRESSIVE SPECIES AMND.1,4
9/11/01 LU
267993
Monday, November 19, 2001 Page 4 of 7
AW=FILM ARCHIVES WORK
CA=CURRENT ANALYSIS
CO=CURRENT OVERFLIGHT
DA=DRAINAGE ANALYSIS
ER=EMERGENCY RESPONSE
GIS=GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SYSTEM
HA=HISTORICAL SITE ANALYSIS
IP=DIGITAL IMAGE
PROCESSING FT=FRACTURE
TRACE ANALYSIS
LE=LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY
LS=LITIGATION SUPPORT
LU/LC=LAND USE/LAND COVER
*Source: EPIC FY 01 Project Tracking Data
PS=PHOTO SUPPORT
RR=REPORT REPRODUCTION
TA=THERMAL ANALYSIS
WT=WETLAND ANALYSIS
+=NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST
+(F)=FINAL, +(P)=PROPOSED,
+{D)=DELETED
NO COMPLETION DATE SHOWN =
PROJECT CARRIED OVER INTO
FY2002
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FY2001 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
REGION NUMBER SITE
ALL 201RD013S THERMAL IR RESEARCH. 2 RHODE ISLAND SITES, AMEND 1
COMPLET TYPE
6/8/01 TA
FY2001*
28976
ALL 201RD014R ACCURACY ASSMT.OFMRLC LAND COV.REG.5,7&10AMEN3,5
9/11/01 LU
109491
ALL
201RD015S PRODUCTION OF RECTIFICATION SOP AMENDMENT 1,2
9/11/01 HA
6268
Monday, November 19, 2001 Page 5 of 7
AW=FILM ARCHIVES WORK
CA=CURRENT ANALYSIS
CO=CURRENT OVERFLIGHT
DA=DRAINAGE ANALYSIS
ER=EMERGENCY RESPONSE
GIS=GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SYSTEM
HA=HISTORICAL SITE ANALYSIS
IP=DIGITAL IMAGE
PROCESSING FT=FRACTURE
TRACE ANALYSIS
LE=LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY
LS=LITIGATION SUPPORT
LU/LC=LAND USE/LAND COVER
PS=PHOTO SUPPORT
RR=REPORT REPRODUCTION
TA=THERMAL ANALYSIS
WT=WETLAND ANALYSIS
+=NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST
+(F)=FINAL, +(P)=PROPOSED,
+(D)=DELETED
NO COMPLETION DATE SHOWN =
PROJECT CARRIED OVER INTO
FY2002
*Source: EPIC FY 01 Project Tracking Data
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FY2001 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
REGION NUMBER SITE
ALL 201RD016R SAN PEDRO WATERSHED, AZ AMENDMENT 1,2,3,4
COMPLET TYPE
6/19/01 HA
FY2001*
8132
ALL 201RD017R 1946 NAVAL AIR CRASH.NOV.PEN.ANTARCTICA, AMND.1,2
5/21/01 PG
6058
ALL 201RD018R ATTILA SUPPORT (REAP)
9/11/01 GIS
10086
Monday, November 19, 2001 Page 6 of 7
AW=FILM ARCHIVES WORK
CA=CURRENT ANALYSIS
CO=CURRENT OVERFLIGHT
DA=DRAINAGE ANALYSIS
ER=EMERGENCY RESPONSE
GIS=GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SYSTEM
HA=HISTORICAL SITE ANALYSIS
IP=DIGITAL IMAGE
PROCESSING FT=FRACTURE
TRACE ANALYSIS
LE=LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY
LS=LITIGATION SUPPORT
LU/LC=LAND USE/LAND COVER
PS=PHOTO SUPPORT
RR=REPORT REPRODUCTION
TA=THERMAL ANALYSIS
WT=WETLAND ANALYSIS
+=NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST
+(F)=FINAL, +(P)=PROPOSED,
+(D)=DELETED
NO COMPLETION DATE SHOWN =
PROJECT CARRIED OVER INTO
FY2002
*Source: EPIC FY01 Project Tracking Data
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FY 2001 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
REGION NUMBER SITE COUPLET TYPE FY2001*
ALL 201RD019R 3822 EAST QUEEN SITE, SPOKANE, WA - AMENDMENT 1 PS 5635
ALL 201RD021R ASSESSING URBAN GROWTH & LAND COVER TRENDS.AMN1 9/11/01 LU 10791
RESEARCH TOTAL $1,184,164.00
Monday, November 19, 2001 Page 7 of 7
AW=FILM ARCHIVES WORK HA=HISTORICAL SITE ANALYSIS PS=PHOTO SUPPORT NO COMPLETION DATE SHOWN =
CA=CURRENT ANALYSIS IP=DIGITAL IMAGE RR=REPORT REPRODUCTION PROJECT CARRIED OVER INTO
CO=CURRENT OVERFLIGHT PROCESSING FT=FRACTURE TA=THERMAL ANALYSIS FY2002
DA=DRAINAGE ANALYSIS TRACE ANALYSIS WT=WETLAND ANALYSIS
ER=EMERGENCY RESPONSE LE=LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY +=NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST
GIS=GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION LS=LITIGATION SUPPORT +(F)=FINAL, +(P)=PROPOSED,
SYSTEM LU/LC=LAND USE/LAND COVER +(D)=DELETED
*Source: EPIC FY 01 Project Tracking Data
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APPENDIX B
LEB/EPIC PROJECT SUPPORT CONTACTS
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APPENDIX B
LEB/EPIC PROJECT SUPPORT CONTACTS
AND WORK ASSIGNMENT MANAGERS
The following LEB/EPIC staff are available to provide information to Regional and other EPA offices
and staff regarding LEB products and services, technical specifications to meet the requester's
requirements, and ordering instructions.
REGION
1
2
3
4
5
LEB/EPIC WAM
Terry Slonecker
slonecker.t(5)epa.gov
Dave Jennings
jennings.david(5>epa.2ov
Mary Lacerte
lacerte.marv(5)epa.eov
Pete Stokely
stokelv.peter(5>epa. eov
Joan Bozik
bozik. j oan(5)epa. go v
Don Garofalo
garofalo.donald(5)epa.Eov
Joan Bozik
bozik.joan©epa.gov
Don Garofalo
garofalo.donald(S)epa.eov
PHONE
703-648-4289
703-648-4293
703-648-4137
703-648-4292
703-648-4288
703-648-4285
703-648-4288
703-648-4285
REGION
6
7
8
9
10
LEB/EPIC WAM
Phil Arberg
arberg.phil(3)epa. eov
Phil Arberg
arberg.phil(5)epa.gov
Taylor Jarnagin
jarnagin.tavlor@epa.gov
Phil Arberg
arberg.phil(S)epa.gov
Phil Arberg
arberg.philOepa. gov
PHONE
702-798-2545
702-798-2545
703-648-4797
702-798-2545
702-798-2545
Photogrammetric/Topographic Mapping Support
All Regions - David B. Jennings (703) 648-4293
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APPENDIX C
REGIONAL REMOTE SENSING COORDINATORS
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APPENDIX C
REGIONAL REMOTE SENSING COORDINATORS (RSCs)
The following are EPA Regional staff who act as liaisons between the Regions and LEB/EPIC. These
people assist EPA Regional personnel and offices in ordering LEB/EPIC products and services. They
have also completed various remote sensing training programs offered by LEB/EPIC and are qualified to
answer questions, mostly of a non-technical nature, regarding LEB/EPIC's capabilities.
REGION
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
5
RSC
DickWilley
Richard Piligian
Keith Glenn
Diana Curt
Vic Guide
Carmen
Santiago-Ocasio
Neil Burns
Walt Francis
Steve Ostrodka
Steve Peterson
PROGRAM
SUPERFUND
RCRA
ESD
SUPERFUND
ESD
SUPERFUND
SUPERFUND
RCRA
SUPERFUND
SRT
PHONE
(617) 918-1266
(617) 918-1757
(732) 321-4454
(212) 637-4311
(215) 814-2733
(404) 562-8948
(404) 562-8289
(312) 353-4921
(312) 886-3011
(312) 353-1422
REGION
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
10
10
RSC
fena McClurg
La Donna Walker
Aaron Zimmerman
Larry Stafford
Larry Diede
Tony Selle
Ron Leach
Michael Gill
BUlBogue
Vickey Renshaw
PROGRAM
RCRA
SUPERFUND
RCRA
SUPERFUND
RCRA
SUPERFUND
RCRA
SUPERFUND
ESD
RCRA
PHONE
(214) 665-8314
(214) 665-6666
(913) 551-7333
(913) 551-7394
(303) 312-6428
(303) 312-6774
(415) 972-3362
(415) 972-3054
(206) 553-1676
(206) 553-2586
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