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SUMMARIES OF
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ENVIRONMENTAL
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REGION X
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REGION X
CATEGORICAL PROGRAMS DIVISION
SUMMARIES OF
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION SOURCES AND SERVICES
Prepared by
Willis Tate
Staff Assistant
Categorical Programs Division
Environmental Protection Agency, Region
Seattle, Washington
March 1973
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INTRODUCTION
This report is a compilation of information centers of computerized
data bases and documents accessible to Region X on the following
programs: Pesticides, Radiation, Solid Waste and Noise Abatement and
Control.
Sections I, IIA, IIB, III and IV contain a brief overview of major
data bases, documents and a listing of subject areas each data base
r
and document cover. This report also includes the type of data system,
methodology for making sampling analysis, type of computer system and
sources of contact for information retrieval. The information included
will provide the region with visibility of the ongoing activities of
state, universities and other federal agencies. In addition to the
compilation of program data reports, information was also received
through telephone contacts with various organizations.
Most of the information services described in this report are now
available for usage. There are others still in a develoomental stage
and are expected to be operational within a few months.
This report is the initial stage of developing a Comprehensive
Management Information System in the Categorical Programs Division.
Continued efforts will be made to update report status. As requirements
dictate, new data bases will be added and subsequent information will
be revised.
In scope, this report is provided as an additional resource for
management effectiveness in program control. Because of the increasing
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need for improving the accessibility of data, it is essential that we
develop some means of conveying the various types of information
systems available to the user. This is also important if we are to
achieve a coordinated and integrated information system for all areas
of environmental concern.
In view of the specialized knowledge required to respond to many
questions, there is a frequent need for referring some inquiries to
more specialized services. This report will provide referral service
on specific types of data. To this extent, it will enable us to best
respond to the inquiries we receive and to ascertain that the user is
directed to the best information available for his need. Awareness of
information availability is often lacking as a result of inappropriate
or non-existent means of notification. The approaches presented in
this report are geared to alleviate such communication gaps.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 1,2
SECTION I. PESTICIDE SURVEILLANCE DATA 3
A. Pesticide Registration and Enforcement System .... 3
B. Pesticide Accident Surveillance System (PASS) .... 3
C. Pesticide Analysis Retrieval and Control System
(PARC) 3
D. Pesticide Air Monitoring Data System 4
E. Pesticide Human Monitoring Data System 4
F. Pesticide Community Studies Data System 4
G. National Soils Monitoring System 5
H. Pesticide Import File 5
I. Pesticide Sampling Information System 6
SECTION IIA. RADIATION SURVEILLANCE DATA 7
A. National Environmental Radiation Data System
(NERADS) 7
B. Institutional Total Diet Sampling Network 7, 8
C. Tritium Network 8
D. Human Bone Network 9
E. Pasteurized Milk Network (PMN) 9
F. Air Data Management 10
6. Surveillance Data Management 11
H. Standards Inventory System 11
I. Eskimo Surveillance 12
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION IIB. SUMMARY-OF RADIATION SURVEILLANCE DATA
REPORTS 13
1. AEC Research and Development (Hanford) 13
2. U. S. Navy Report (Department of Navy) 13
3. U. S. Navy Report (Puget Sound Naval Shipyard) ... 14
4. Environmental Radiation Surveillance Report
(Washington State) 14
5. EPA, Office of Radiation Programs 15
6. National Reactor Testing Station (NRTS) 15
7. National Environmental Research Center (NERC) .... 15
8. Environmental Surveillance Section, Surveillance
Branch 16
SECTION III. SOLID WASTE SURVEILLANCE DATA 17
A. Solid Waste Information Retrieval System (SWIRS) . . 17
B. Solid Waste Grants Program 17
C. Solid Waste Feedlot Data System 18
D. Solid Waste Disposal Site Inventory 18
SECTION IV. NOISE DATA 19
A. Noise Information System 19
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PESTICIDES SURVEILLANCE DATA
Section I.
TYPE OF SYSTEM
DATA BASE
DESCRIPTION/METHODOLOGY
COMPUTER SYSTEM
TYPE
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CONTACT
A. Pesticides Registration
and Enforcement System
B. Pesticide Accident
Surveillance System (PASS)
C. Pesticide Analysis
Retrieval and Control
System (PARCS)
This system includes storing and
retrieval capabilities of registra-
tion data (controls on distribution
of pesticide poisons). Descriptive
labels containing chemical ingred-
ients of a formula and its approved
practices for usage are received
from manufacturer and reviewed.
This system provides information on
pesticides episodes involving human,
animal and environmental injury.
Input to the system is received
through regional pesticide reports
and other systems such
as STORET, community studies pro-
jects and PARCS. The background
and impact of a pesticides episode
are reported, together with signif-
icant facts from the investigation.
Information derived from the program
will be used primarily for accident
prevention.
This system centralizes information
on pesticides to coordinate nation-
wide enforcement and analysis.
System will combine Beltsville
Systems to produce pesticides use
data issued annually. Reports will
provide general public and manufac-
turers with data on proper use,
toxicity, and ingredients of
pesticides. Manufacturer submits
application to register pesticide.
Analysis is performed on ingredients
If approved, pesticide data will enter
system.
IBM system 370/165
with minimum core
of 65,000 bytes
IBM system 360/50
Research Triangle
Data System (RTDS)
IBM system 370/155
Shiroishi, Ken. Chief
Automated Systems Control
Section
EPA, Headquarters
Grandpierre, E.L.J.,
Director, Office of Program
Development
EPA, Headquarters
Fry, Elgin, Chief, Technical
Systems Staff
EPA, Headquarters
Donaldson, Donald A.
Pesticide Accident Officer
EPA, Region X
Fry, Elgin, Chief, Technical
System Staff
EPA, Headquarters
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Section I.
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TYPE OF SYSTEM
DATA BASE
DESCRIPTION/METHODOLOGY
COMPUTER SYSTEM
TYPE
CONTACT
D. Pesticide Air Monitoring
Data System
E. Pesticide Human
Monitoring Data System
F. Pesticide Community
Studies Data System
Mark IV and IBM
system 360/50 with
minimum core of
100,000 bytes
This system serves as a warning
system for pesticide residue in
the air of various localities of
the U. S. Information provides a
basis for corrective action and
for research devising new methods
of minimizing pesticide content of
the atmosphere. Samples are collected
by instrumentation at various sites.
Information is recorded on specific kinds
of pesticide identified, number of
samples collected, etc., by site,
stations, county and state.
This system provides information on IBM system 360/50
the levels of pesticide residues found with minimum core
in human tissue of the general pop- of 200,000 bytes.
ulation throughout the U. S. Analysis
includes the amount of pesticide
residues found in human tissues. Data
are collected at hospitals throughout
the U. S. and sent to Chamblee
Laboratory. The information is
categorized by hospital, state, EPA
region, Clinical diagnosis, type of
specimen, race, sex, age, and interval.
This system provides a comprehensive IBM system 360/50
data base on health statistics of with minimum core
persons exposed to various pest- of 300,000 bytes
icides. It is primarily concerned with
age, occupation, location, sex,
exposure time, degree of exposure
and the type of safeguards used in
handling pesticides. There are
fourteen project stations over
the U. S.; data is collected
periodically and transferred to
Chamblee for computerizing.
Evans, Burton R., Director
Division of Epidemiology
EPA Lab, Chamblee, Ga.
Caras, Gus J., Chief,
Data Management Section
EPA Lab, Chamblee, Ga.
Yobbs, Anne R. M.D., Chief
State Service Branch
EPA Lab, Chamblee, Ga.
(404) 633-5262
Evans. Burton R., Director
Di vision of Epidemiology
EPA Lab, Chamblee, Ga.
Caras, Gus J., Chief,
Data Management Section
EPA Lab, Chamblee, Ga.
Evans, Burton R., Director
Division of Epidemiology
EPA Lab, Chamblee, Ga.
Caras, Gus J., Chief,
Data Management Section
EPA Lab, Chamblee, Ga.
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Section I.
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TYPE OF SYSTEM
DATA BASE
DESCRIPTION/METHODOLOGY
COMPUTER SYSTEM
TYPE
CONTACT
G. National Soils
Monitoring System
H. Pesticide Import File
This system aids in maintaining a
statistical data base on pesticide
levels in the soil. Annual reports
are presented on the Ecological
Monitoring Branch. This is a
national soil survey program;
sampling sites were selected from the
probability sample made some years
earlier for the "Conservation Needs
Inventory" (CNI). Information from
CNI was used to establish two
categories (1) cropland and (2) non-
cropl and.
This system provides information to
the Pesticides Branch in answering all
queries on pesticide products entering
the U. S. through EPA Region X. This
system is used in reviewing all new
entries of pesticide products to dis-
cover trends and new products and to
monitor foreign companies. Major
informational elements are broker
identification, product identification,
cosignee or importers name, import
entry number, products chemical name
amount and value of shipment. The
system consists of 36 records. Each
record concerns a particular foreign
manufacture or cosignee and contains
a customs form (PR 171) on each
pesticide product imported from that
manufacture or cosignee.
IBM system 370/165
with a minimum
core of 100,000
bytes
Wiersma, Bruce G., Head
Monitoring Section
EPA, Headquarters
(301) 344-2156
Falkson, Susan, System
Analyst, Data System Branch
EPA, Headquarters
Manual
Poss, Robert A., Chief,
Pesticides Branch
EPA Region X
(206) 442-1090
and
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Section I.
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TYPE OF SYSTEM
DATA BASE
DESCRIPTION/METHODOLOGY
COMPUTER SYSTEM
TYPE
CONTACT
I. Pesticide Sampling
Information System
Information from this system is used
to compile monthly status reports to
the Pesticide Enforcement Division at
EPA Headquarters. Reference informa-
tion is provided to aid in answering
all types of queries on product and
sampling. In addition, the system
provides information for case review
regarding enforcement action. Major
informational elements are violator
identification, product name and
identification, sample identification
and number, disposition of sample,
reason for sample collection, and
product dealer name and address.
Data is received from a collection
report initiated by a pesticide
inspector when a sample of a pesticide
product is collected. A copy of the
report serves as the file record and the
original is sent with the collected
sample for laboratory analysis and
disposition.
Manual
Poss, Robert A., Chief
Pesti cides Branch
EPA Region X
(206) 442-1090
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RADIATION SURVEILLANCE DATA
Section IIA.
TYPE OF SYSTEM
DATA BASE
DESCRIPTION/METHODOLOGY
COMPUTER SYSTEM
TYPE
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CONTACT
A. National Environmental
Radiation Data System (NERADS)
B. Institutional Total Diet
Sampling Network
This system aids in monitoring the
effects of radiation on humans and
the environment by collecting and
evaluating data on radiation levels
in air, water and food. System is
currently in a developmental stage
and therefore no reports are being
produced at this time. However,
the planned efforts are to produce
reports similar to the Radiological
Health Data and Reports. Data in
the system will include radionuclide
results in water, air, soil, food,
animals and plants as well as common
sample and site identification and
location description. All samples
are expected to be analyzed in
either of the two EPA radiation
laboratories where results will be
coded and sent to the Office of
Radiation Programs for keypunching.
This system aids in monitoring the
radiation level of food served to
9 to 12 year olds in the U. S.
Primary output of the system is
sample analysis results which are
included in a monthly report that
lists sampling locations and the
radionuclide level of sampled food.
Major informational elements are
sampling station identification and
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Data retrieval are
expected to be
controlled centrally.
(no firm plans have
been developed on
the hardware and
software specification)
Curry, Philip A., System
Analyst, Surveillance and
Inspection Division
EPA, Headquarters
14,000 records
averaging 160 bytes
per record.
Programmed on
Fortran.
20,000 bytes of core
storage on the Food &
Drug Administration
IBM system 360/50
Curry, Philip A.. System
Analyst, Surveillance and
Inspection Division
EPA, Headquarters
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Section IIA.
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TYPE OF SYSTEM
DATA BASE
DESCRIPTION/METHODOLOGY
COMPUTER SYSTEM
TYPE
CONTACT
C. Tritium Network
(continued from page 7)
location and the levels of
Strontium - 89, Strontium - 90,
Iodine - 131, Cesium - 137,
Barium - 140 and Potassium - 40.
Food samples are collected from 28
institutions for children, such as
orphanages and schools, under
contract to EPA in 23 states. Com-
plete meals for one child are
collected for one week once each
quarter. Samples are sent to the
EPA laboratories in Las Vegas, Nevada
and Montgomery, Alabama for analyses.
This system aids in protecting the
U. S. public from consuming water
containing harmful levels of tritium
by monitoring random samples of
ground and surface waters to establish
statistical benchmarks to evaluate
tritium levels. Principal output is
sample analysis results from various
reports on tritium level of water in
various locations. Major informational
elements include sample station
identification and location, tritium
content and error estimation. EPA and
state officials collect samples for
tritium analysis.
Manual (plans are
being made to
automate the system)
Curry, Philip A., Systems
Analyst, Surveillance and
Inspection Division
EPA, Headquarters
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Section IIA.
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TYPE OF SYSTEM
DATA BASE
DESCRIPTION/METHODOLOGY
COMPUTER SYSTEM
TYPE
CONTACT
D. Human Bone Network
E. Pasteurized Milk Network
(PMN)
This system is sample analysis
results which are included in a
quarterly report listing sample
locations and the accumulated
radionuclide level of the sampled
human bones. Major informational
elements are sample identification
and location, Strontium - 90,
calcium and bone type. Bone samples
are collected from deceased persons or
during surgery by federal and state
agencies. These samples are sent to
the EPA radiation laboratories in
Las Vegas, Nevada and Montgomery,
Alabama for analysis.
This system monitors the radiation
level of samples of pasteurized milk
to ensure that it is safe for U. S.
consumption. There are various
sampling stations, and sample analysis
is performed at regular intervals to
determine the radionuclide level.
Major informational elements included
in the network are sampling station
identification, location and the levels
of Strontium - 89, Strontium - 90,
Iodine - 131, Cesium - 137, Barium - 140,
and Potassium - 40. Monthly samples
from 63 stations (at least one per state)
are sent to either of the EPA radiation
laboratories in Montgomery, Alabama or
Las Vegas, Nevada where analysis is made.
Philip A., System
Curry,.
Analyst, Surveillance and
Food & Drug Admin-
istration IBM system
360/50 (system Inspection Division
requires 20,000 bytes EPA, Headquarters
of storage)
IBM system 360/50
requiring 20,000
bytes of core for
operation
Curry, Philip A., System
Analyst, Surveillance and
Inspection Division
EPA, Headquarters
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Section IIA.
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TYPE OF SYSTEM
DATA BASE
DESCRIPTION/METHODOLOGY
COMPUTER SYSTEM
TYPE
CONTACT
F. Air Data Management
This system provides air radio-
activity information. Samples are
taken daily from various locations.
Two reports are prepared for internal
use, a daily Air Report and a daily
Gross Beta Report. Two reports are
prepared for external use, a monthly
Air Report and a monthly Gross Beta
Radioactivity Concentration in Air
summary. The daily Air Report lists
frequency and quality of air samples
by station numbers. It is used to
monitor the regularity of reporting
by station. Daily Gross Beta Results
Reports are recorded, in picocuries
per cubic meter, readings from each
station by reporting number, name and
location. The monthly Air Report
lists all data from each station for
the reporting period. Monthly Gross
Beta Radioactivity Concentrations in
Air summary gives the number of
samples collected and the minimum,
average and maximum concentrations in
PCI/M**3 of each station. Twenty-four
hour samples of airborne particulates
from 21 Western states are collected
daily at each active station on 4 inch
diameter, glass filters at a flow rate
of about 350 cubic meters of air per
day. Samples are sent to NERC Las Vegas
for analysis.
Programs written on
COBOL and FORTRAN
operating on AEC's
CDC 6400 computer
system, with a
minimum core of
56,000 words
Curry, Philip A., System
Analyst, Surveillance and
Inspection Division
EPA, Headquarters
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Section IIA.
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TYPE OF SYSTEM
DATA BASE
DESCRIPTION/METHODOLOGY
COMPUTER .SYSTEM
TYPE
CONTACT
G. Surveillance Data
Management
H. Standards Inventory
System
Programs written on
COBOL and operating
on AEC's CDC 6400
with minimum core
of 16,000 words
This system presents data that is
generated by the processing of
environmental samples at the NERC
Las Vegas laboratory. The data is
used to analyze routine as well as
special environmental samples for
gross and specific alpha and beta
counting,radio chemistry and gamma
counting, specific radio chemistry
and gamma counting with qualitative
and quantitative special analysis.
Information provided includes city,
county, state, region, sample type,
sample sub-type, lab number, collec-
tion date, collection time, location
code, use code, and event.
This system consists of a current Program written on
inventory on radioactive standards by FORTRAN and opera-
isotopes. It is used to identify types ting on AEC's CDC
of isotopes on hand, their remaining 6400 computer with
activity, and the amount used during minimum core of
the reporting period. A Quality 45,000 words
Control Radioactive Standards Inventory
is prepared monthly and contains a
listing of all standards on inventory,
ordered by isotope and arranged by
amount of activity, quantity, number
of dilutions, half-life since
calibration, chemical form, supplier
and grams used during the reporting
period. A daily usage log is pre-
pared monthly and contains the date
an isotope was prepared for use, the
requestor, type of isotope, dilution
number, calibration date, amount used,
chemical form, supplier and purpose.
Snelling, Robert N., Chief,
Data Acquisition and
Analysis Branch
NERC Las Vegas, Nevada
Allison, George C., System
Analyst, Data Acquisition
and Analysis Branch
NERC Las Vegas, Nevada
Smiecinski. Ralph F., Chief
Quality Control Services
NERC Las Vegas, Nevada
Pi 11 on, James R., Systems
Analyst, Data Acquisition
and Analysis Branch
NERC Las Vegas, Nevada
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Section IIA.
TYPE OF SYSTEM
DATA BASE
DESCRIPTION/METHODOLOGY
COMPUTER SYSTEM
TYPE
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CONTACT
I. Eskimo Surveillance
This system aids Alaskan Eskimo
health programs by establishing
trends of individual Cesium - 137
ingested by location. Information
data include sex, weight, CS-137
concentrations, radiation dose index
and location. A TMC multichannel
analyzes is used to obtain a gamma
ray spectra tape from each Eskimo
analyzed in conjunction with a
personal history card. This data is
basically used to monitor excessive
exposure, develop trends and
identify areas of excessive intake
for possible corrective action.
Programs written on
FORTRAN and operating
on the AEC's CDC
6400 with a minimum
core requirements of
10,000 words.
The data base is
maintained on cards.
Eckert, John A., Chief
Dose Assessment
NERC Las Vegas, Nevada
Snelling, Robert N., Chief
Data Acquisition and
Analysis Branch
NERC Las Vegas, Nevada
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SUMMARY OF RADIATION SURVEILLANCE DATA REPORTS
REGION X
Section IIB.
ORGANIZATION
REPORT DESCRIPTION AND
TYPE OF DATA COLLECTED
ANALYSIS FREQUENCY
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CONTACT
1. AEC Research and
Development (Hanford)
2. U. S. Navy Report, Bureau
of Ships "Environmental
Monitoring and Disposal of
Radioactive Wastes From
Nuclear-Powered Ships and
Their Support Facilities"
The purpose of this report is to
present an evaluation of the effects
of the radioactive waste management
practices of all Hanford contractors.
A revised format is currently being
prepared to include surveillance
analysis of concentration, as well
as direct doses. Data collected:
air, water, milk, Columbia River,
gross beta and gross aloha.
Surveillance analysis made on all
possible means of direct doses to
the human body.
This report assesses the effect on
the environment of disposal of
radioactive wastes originating from
U. S. Naval propulsion plants and
their support facilities and con-
firms that procedures used by the
Navy to control discharges from U. S.
Naval nuclear-powered ships and their
support facilities are effective in
protecting the environment and the
health and safety of the general
public. Data collected: Water
(1) Liquid waste discharge in
harbors, (2) Liquid waste discharge
at sea, (3) Tritium, (4) Solid
radioactive waste disposal,
(5) Sediment Colbalt 60.
Annually
Annually
Corley, Jack, Battelle
Memorial Institute,
Pacific N.W. Laboratories,
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 942-3876
Weaver, Charles L., Acting
Director, Division of
Surveillance & Inspection
EPA, Headquarters
301-443-3177
Naval Ship System Command
Department of the Navy
Washington, D. C. 20360
(301) 443-3177
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Section IIB,
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ORGANIZATION
REPORT DESCRIPTION AND
TYPE OF DATA COLLECTED
ANALYSIS FREQUENCY
CONTACT
3. L). S. Navy Report, Bureau
of Ships "Disposal of Radio-
active Wastes From U. S.
Naval Nuclear-Powered Ships
and Their Support Facilities"
4. Environmental Radiation
Surveillance Report
(Washington State)
This report assesses the effect Annually
on the environment of disposal
of radioactive wastes originating
from U. S. Naval nuclear-powered
ships and their support facilities
at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.
Data collected: Water (1) Liquid
waste discharge in harbors,
(2) Liquid waste discharge at
sea, (3) Tritium, (4) Solid
radioactive waste disposal,
(5) Sediment Col bait 60
The Health Services Division of the Quarterly
Washington State Department of and
Social and Health Services, in Annually
cooperation with many local, State
and federal agencies, operates a
state-wide program to monitor con-
centrations of radioactivity in the
environment. This report includes
analysis results of all samples
collected during the period of July
through June of each year. Effective
July 1, 1972 a $15,000 EPA contract
was approved for radiation surveillance
in the State of Washington. Data
collected: Columbia River surface
water, air, milk and shellfish
analysis, gross beta and alphs
activities.
Weaver, Charles L.. Acting
Director, Division of
Surveillance & Inspection
EPA, Headquarters
301-443-3177
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
Bremerton, Washington
Moen, Arnold J., Head
Radiation Control Program
Washington St. Health Dept.
P. 0. Box 709, Olympia
Airport, Olympia, WA 98501
(206) 753-3459
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ORGANIZATION
REPORT DESCRIPTION AND
TYPE OF DATA COLLECTED
ANALYSIS FREQUENCY
CONTACT
5. EPA, Office of
Radiation Programs
6. National Reactor
Testing Station (NRTS)
7. National Environmental
Research Center (NERC)
This report includes data and reports Monthly
provided to the Bureau of Radiological
Health by federal agencies, State
Health Department, universities and
foreign governmental agencies. All
EPA surveillance networks are included.
Data collected: (1) Milk and food,
(a) milk surveillance, (b) food and
diet surveillance, (c) carbon-14 in
total diet and milk; (2) Water,
(a) gross radioactivity in surface
water, (b) Interstate Carrier drinking
water analysis, (c) Tritium surveillance
system; (3) Air surveillance network;
(4) Strontium-90 in human bone.
The NRTS report is currently being Annually or
published in Idaho} arrangements are Semi-annually
being made to receive regular publica-
tion in this office. The State of
Idaho has submitted a contract proposal
to EPA; surveillance analysis data from
the State is pending the results of this
proposal. Data collected: Air
surveillance network, milk surveillance,
food and diet, water (surface, drinking),
gross beta.
NERC published a preliminary report on Continually
all data presented in the "Radiological
Health Data and Reports." it analyzes all
data collected by EPA agencies, prepare
special radiation reports.
Wieder, Samuel, Radiation
Data Reports, ORP
EPA, Headquarters
(301) 443-4800
Idaho
Tate. Dennis, NERC-LV,
P. 0. Box 15027, Las Vegas,
Nevada 89114
(702) 736-2969
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Section IIB.
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ORGANIZATION
REPORT DESCRIPTION AND
TYPE OF DATA COLLECTED
ANALYSIS FREQUENCY
CONTACT
8. Environmental Surveillance
Section, Surveillance Branch
This is a summary report on EPA
Radiation surveillance networks
in Region X from 1960 through
1971. Data collected: (1) Milk
network, (2) Diet samples,
(3) Carbon-14 in total diet and
milk, (4) Tritium content of
total diet and milk, (5) Radiation
Alert Network, (6) Plutonium in
airborne particulates, (7) Plutonium
in precipitation, (8) Tritium in
surface water, (9) Tritium in tap
water, (10) Tritium analysis of
precipitation, (11) Radiological
analysis of Interstate Carrier water.
Special
Al ton, David W., Chief
Data and Reports,
Surveillance & Inspection
EPA, Headquarters
(301) 443-3177
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SOLID WASTE SURVEILLANCE DATA
Section III.
TYPE OF SYSTEM
DATA BASE
DESCRIPTION/METHODOLOGY
COMPUTER SYSTEM
TYPE
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CONTACT
A. Solid Waste Information
Retrieval System (SWIRS)
B. Solid Waste Grants
Program
This system provides a comprehensive
reference to publish international
literature on solid waste management
to speed technological transfer.
Documents entered in SWIRS are drawn
from international literature on solid
waste management covering a core list
of approximately 700 titles as well as
primary and secondary periodical lit-
erature. Other sources include patent
literature from the U. S. and eight
foreign countries. Microfilm files are
maintained to facilitate retrieval and
copies of all documents stored in the
library. A full citation, including
english titles of foreign language
documents, and informative abstract and
key word index terms, is prepared for
documents. SWIRS computerized data bank.
It contains information on 18,000
scientific and technical documents
used for comprehensive literature searches.
This system provides information on
federal, state and demonstration grants
programs. Progress records are maintained
on all grant programs, identifying current
status and termination dates. Information
is maintained by state and county. A
status of pending grants applications is
also identified.
IBM system 370/165
using WYLBUR soft-
ware
Connolly, John A.,
Technical Information
Officer, Technical
Information Branch
EPA, Headquarters
Manual
Hegdahl, Tobias A., Acting
Chief, Solid Waste Manage-
ment Branch, EPA Region X
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Section III.
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TYPE OF SYSTEM
DATA BASE
DESCRIPTION/METHODOLOGY
COMPUTER SYSTEM
TYPE
CONTACT
C. Solid Waste Feedlot Data
System
D. Solid Waste Disposal
Site Inventory (SWDSI)
This system will provide historical
data on major cattle feedlots in Region
X. Main source of information includes
the name of operation, geographic loca-
tion, size of operation (in acreage),
type, maximum number of heads and
distance from watercourse. Records
are maintained on public complaints and
enforcement action taken. Primary out-
put of the system is reports received
from the Department of Agriculture of
each state. This system is still in a
developmental stage and scheduled to be
complete the first quarter of FY 1974.
This system provides the capability to
monitor the status of solid waste
disposal sites in Region X. Output
includes site name, size and location
(state and county grid). In addition,
information is contained on environ-
mental conditions of each site by
identifying those sites with present
or potential water pollution problems
and by specifying whether active or
non-active. System also identifies
those sites that are currently under
compliance schedules and the date
compliance is to be completed. Infor-
mation can be updated as desired (no
surveillance program established at
this time). SWDSI computerized data
bank consists of four data files--
Region X Mission 5000 information on
sites under program as of July 1970
and three State files for Idaho,
Oregon and Washington dumps.
Manual
Wagner, Richard A.
Biologist
EPA Region X
IBM system 370/165
at NIH using
WYLBUR software
Hegdahl , Tobias A.
Hegdahl
Actin
cting Chief, Solid Waste
Management Branch
EPA Region X
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NOISE DATA
Section IV.
Paqe 19
TYPE OF SYSTEM
DATA BASE
DESCRIPTION/METHODOLOGY
COMPUTER SYSTEM
TYPE
CONTACT
A. Noise Information Service
The data contained in this system are
directly accessible from a remote
terminal. This system aids noise
abatement and research by disseminating
abstracts and relevant information on
noise studies to government agencies,
private firms and general public to
improve technology transfer. Output
is information retrieved by EPA
regions, NERCs and laboratories.
Major information elements included
in the system are author's name and
address, english and foreign publica-
tion title, corporate source, index
terms, source document identification.
Foreign and domestic noise literature
is being collected, evaluated and
selected for system entry by
Informatics, Inc., under contract to
the Office of Noise Abatement and
Control.
IBM system 360/65/50
System requires
180,000 bytes of
core for operation
Bach, David C., Program
Assistant, Office of
Noise Abatement and
Control
EPA, Headquarters
Hall, Marguerite L.,
Computer Specialist,
Data Systems Branch
EPA, Headquarters
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