&EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency Office of Information Resources Management (PM-211D) 220-R-92-001 April 1992 State/EPA Data Management Program Environmental Information Management: A STATE GUIDE Printed on Rec\clecl Paper ------- To: State and Native American Representatives, and EPA staff Protecting our environment and the public health is a huge task— one that EPA cannot do alone. We depend heavily on our partnerships with State and local governments, Indian tribes, other Federal agencies, businesses, and the general public. Strengthening the State-EPA partnership is the reason that the State/EPA Data Management (SEDM) Program was started in 1987. The State/EPA Data Management Program is building the foundation for cooperative State-EPA relationships to accomplish the goals of data sharing, data integration, and information exchange. By jointly leveraging our invest- ments in information resources through information sharing and integrated data analysis, we are making a significant difference to environmental protec- tion and risk reduction across our nation. Environmental Information Management: A State Resource Guide, a product of the SEDM Program, is a quick reference to some of the many sources of environmental data and environmental information assistance programs and services that are currently available to States and Native Americans. The intent of the guide is to point you to the myriad of potential sources of environmental information and assistance that can help you to attain your environmental protection goals. We very much welcome your comments on the State Resource Guide. There is a form at the back of the guide to make it easy for you to provide updates and comments to help us improve this resource. Sincerely, Alvin M. Pesachowitz, Director Office of Information Resources Management ------- Environmental Information Management: A STATE RESOURCE GUIDE Information Sharing Branch Information Management and Services Division Office of Information Resources Management U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Washington, DC 20460 ------- This Environmental Information Management: A State Resource Guide is a product of the national State/EPA Data Management (SEDM) Program. The SEDM Program supports EPA's mission by optimizing EPA and State investments in information resources. The Program fosters nation-wide initia- tives designed to improve data sharing, data integration, and information exchange among EPA and State environmental agencies. The SEDM Program is managed by the Office of Information Resources Management (OIRM) and implemented by Regional and State coordinators. Please direct comments or questions about this document to Michele Zenon, Information Sharing Branch Chief and National SEDM Program Manager: (202) 260-5913 National SEDM Program U.S. EPA/OIRM (PM-21 ID) 401 M Street, SW Washington, DC 20460 EPA E-mail: Zenon.Michele Fax number: (202) 260-3923 For your convenience, a reply card is provided at the end of this document. To receive a copy of this document, mail your written request to the above address. Any or all portions of this manual may be copied or reproduced without permission. ------- FOREWORD Implementing environmental programs is a shared responsibility among Federal, State, and local governments. In many cases, States implement Federal environmental programs in lieu of the Federal government. Clearly, States have an increasingly significant role to play in ensuring adequate protection of human health and the environment. To most effectively implement environmental programs, States must have access to and use current and accurate information. Their information needs are diverse; their requirements may range from information on current environmental publications to Federal regulatory actions to environ- mental monitoring data. To maximize their resources, States must also be aware of, and take advantage of, various programs and organizations that can provide financial or technical assistance to facilitate the attainment of environmental protection goals. The intent of this guide is to point State organizations toward a myriad of potential sources of environmental information and assistance. This resource guide, prepared by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's State/EPA Data Management (SEDM) Program, is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, its purpose is to identify some of the many sources of environmental data and to describe a few of the environmental information assistance programs and services that are currently available to States. This guide is organized as follows: • Part I: Assistance from EPA • Part II: Other Federal Sources of Assistance • Part III:Other Sources of Assistance Addresses, phone numbers, and reference documents are clearly highlighted for each of the resources presented. We hope that you will find this guide to be a valuable reference tool. This is the first edition, and it is anticipated that it will be updated periodically. If you are aware of any changes or additions or if you have any comments, please fill out the reply card at the back of this document. Note: Any and all costs listed in this guide are current as of publication date and subject to change without notice. The costs are provided for relative pricing information. SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE-\ ------- CONTENTS Foreword PART I: ASSISTANCE FROM EPA Introduction 1 SEDM Program 2 SEDM Financial Assistance Program 4 Communications and Outreach 6 Other Broad-Based Assistance 7 EPA State,Grant Programs 8 National Enforcement Investigations Center 11 Computer and Data Assistance 13 National Computer Center 14 National GIS Program 16 Systems Development Center 19 Environmental Monitoring Assessment Program 21 SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE - iii ------- Records Management 22 Access to EPA Information 23 EPA's Public Access Program 23 Library Network and Information Services 26 Clearinghouses, Hotlines, Bulletin Boards, and Dockets .... 30 Training Assistance 35 Additional Sources of EPA Assistance 37 Groups and Organizations 37 Other Key EPA Publications 39 PART II: OTHER FEDERAL SOURCES OF ASSISTANCE Introduction 41 Access to Information 42 Additional Sources of Federal Assistance 46 Groups and Organizations 46 Interagency Multi-Media Efforts 48 Key Federal Publications 51 *» PART III: OTHER SOURCES OF ASSISTANCE Introduction 53 State Organizations 54 Native American Organizations 58 Environmental Special Interest Groups 60 iv - SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE ------- ------- INTRODUCTION The mission of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is to protect the public from environmental hazards, to enhance the quality of our natural environment, and to expand our knowledge of the environment. Organizations throughout EPA work to fulfill this mission by implementing a variety of environmental programs and by conducting support activities such as research and development and information management. While each organi- zation has a unique role, Agency staff throughout Headquarters and the Regional Offices conduct similar types of activities, such as State program technical and financial assistance. In fact, many EPA organizations have established effective networks of Regional coordinators to assist States. The intent of this guide is not to preempt those relationships, but rather to identify and promote additional sources of assistance that are available at the national level. Part I of this document describes: • Three of EPA's broad-based assistance programs to States: The State/EPA Data Management (SEDM) Program EPA State grant programs National Enforcement Investigations Center • A variety of data management and systems development programs • Mechanisms for accessing EPA information and publications • EPA training resources • Other Agency sources of assistance. SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE - 1 ------- SEDM PROGRAM Developing solutions to the environmen- tal problems facing the nation today and in the future requires comprehensive strat- egies that span all media and actively involve all levels of government and the public. EPA's environmental data and data management sys- tems must also reflect a fully integrated view of our diverse environmental problems in order to support sound decision-making. Over the last several years, EPA has taken a strong leadership role in gathering, manag- ing, and disseminating high quality environ- mental data. To do so, the Agency has begun to standardize data collection methods and formats and to invest in sophisticated tools for data integration and analysis. An integral part of this strategy is the SEDM Program. The Mission of the SEDM Program The SEDM Program is of strategic importance to EPA's overall efforts to enhance vital information resources and to move toward more productive State and Federal roles in environmental protection. SEDM's mission is to optimize EPA and State investments in information resources through data sharing, data integration, and information exchange (see Figure 1). By working with States, EPA Regions and Program Offices, and other governmental agencies, the SEDM Program develops and sustains the foundation for cooperative State-EPA relationships. Accomplishments Since its inception, the SEDM Program has completed many successful activities. In the early years of the Program, initiatives focused on providing States with greater access to EPA data and data systems. The most visible of these initiatives was connecting all 50 States and Puerto Rico with high speed access to EPA's National Computer Center. The last data line became operational in April 1991. Through the SEDM Program and in cooperation with the environmental Program Offices, Regions have also assisted States in acquiring needed hardware and software, provided State personnel with accounts on EPA data systems, and developed protocols for resolving data disputes. Today, efforts of the SEDM Program con- tinue to be targeted at aligning the strategic interests and resources of EPA with those of its State partners. More than ever before, States enter into joint ventures with EPA to develop geographic information systems and other ana- lytical tools. The improved communications provided by the SEDM Program allow partici- pants to share resources and lessons learned so that everyone benefits. 2 - SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE ------- DATA SHARING Promotes and sustains the effective management and sharing of EPA and State data resources to meet regulatory and environmental decision-making requirements. DATA INTEGRATION Fosters the use of appropriate and innovative technology for data integration to support multi-media environmental protection efforts in the States and EPA. INFORMATION EXCHANGE Promotes the increased availability and more effective use of all forms of information—environmental, scientific, technological, management, and administrative—by EPA and States to support environmental decision-making. Figure 1. New Vision for the SEDM Program Benefits The SEDM Program offers broad-based assistance to States in the forms of technical and financial assistance and outreach. When implemented effectively, the SEDM Program provides the following benefits: • Greater efficiency in data collection, which causes significant improve- ments in data handling and routine program operations. • Enhanced data quality to ensure more accurate, timely, and reli- able information is available to guide programmatic decisions and support program oversight. • Improved data integration to more effectively target regulatory and com- pliance activities on risk reduction. • A more productive working relation- ship between EPA and the States which focuses on environmental pro- tection and minimizes data disputes. • Improved information exchange among EPA, other Federal agencies, and States which results in more effective use of information resources. Organization The primary implementors of the SEDM Program are the National SEDM Program Manager, ten EPA Regional Coordinators, and State participants. The National SEDM Pro- gram Manager and staff, located within EPA's Office of Information Resources Management (OIRM) in Washington, DC, set overall pro- gram goals and administer program resources. Regional Coordinators have the flexibility in implementing the Program to tailor activities to the needs of the individual Regions and States. To improve data sharing, data integration, and information exchange, SEDM Coordina- tors have established an extensive network of contacts in the Headquarters, Regional, and State environmental Program Offices. This network is rapidly expanding to also include other State and Federal agencies with environ- mental information. SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE - 3 ------- SEDM FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM In 1991, EPA initiated the SEDM Financial Assistance Program to support the development of innovative data management projects. The main objectives for these projects are to: • Build and maintain the infrastructure needed for effective State/EPA data management and sharing. • Integrate data across media and programs so that environmental managers can target their efforts on environmental results. Applicants eligible for funds include States (including eligible U.S. territories and possessions), local governments, federally recognized tribal entities, and universities and colleges. Projects in all stages of development—from established programs to those needing start-up funds—are eligible for support. The SEDM Program funds both small data management projects (less than $25,000), as well as larger projects ($50,000 to $100,000). Organizations are required to contribute at least 5% of the total cost of their project in dollars or in-kind goods/services. Projects are evaluated and funded by EPA Regional Offices. Proposals are evaluated based upon five broad criteria of equal value: • Appropriateness to the SEDM Program • Integrated/multimedia approach • Potential benefit • Technical soundness • Technology transfer plans. In addition, each Region may develop subcriteria in each category to reflect local priorities and goals. Submitting Applications To apply for funds, eligible applicants should request an application kit, including a Guidance for Applicants document, from the appropriate EPA Regional grants management office. Applications must be submitted according to dates established by EPA Regional Offices. Your Regional SEDM Coordinator should always be your first point of contact for more information on the SEDM Financial Assistance Program. (Figure 2 shows the EPA Regions, and Table 1 contains the names and phone numbers of Headquarters and Regional contacts). 4 - SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE ------- «ma^S. • tt^\ r Figure 2. EPA Regions Table 1. EPA Headquarters and Regional SEDM Contacts SEDM Contacts Headquarters Region 1: Region 2: Region 3: Region 4: Region 5: Region 6: Region 7: Region 8: Region 9: Region 10: Michele Zenon Chris Diehl George Nossa Wendy Bartel Richard Ferrazzuolo Susanne Buthman Dick Watkins Norma Anderson Bill Murray MarkHemry Jim Peterson (202)260-5913 (617)565-3361 (212)264-9850 (215)597-3215 (404)347-2316 (312)886-6708 (214)655-6540 (913)551-7240 (303) 294-1994 (415)744-1804 (206)553-2977 SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE - 5 ------- COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH Establishing communication linkages among all of the stakeholders in the SEDM Program poses significant challenges— the SEDM network is broad and diverse in nature. To meet the challenge, a major focus for the SEDM Program has been improving communications between EPA and States. With the decentralized structure of the SEDM organization, a continuous flow of information among participants is critical to avoiding redundant endeavors and fostering a spirit of cooperation. The national SEDM Program has undertaken an outreach effort involving numerous methods of communicating, including national and Regional information management conferences, a national news bulletin, e-mail, and teleconferences. EPA sponsors national conferences to bring together senior Federal environmental program managers from different media and their peers from States, Indian tribes, and other Federal agencies. The purpose of these conferences is to identify new approaches for sharing and integrating data across media and programs. EPA Regional Offices have also sponsored numerous conferences with State participation to further explore opportunities for improving data quality, sharing, and integration. EPA recently christened the SEDM Source, a quarterly news bulletin that discusses SEDM-related activities. To be placed on the mailing list for the news bulletin, write to: Editor the SEDM Source U.S. EPA/OIRM (PM-211D) 401 M Street, SW Washington, DC 20460 Fax number: (202) 260-3923 Please include your name, position, organization, address (including mail code), city, state, zip code, and/or telephone number or EPA e-mail ID. For more information about national SEDM conferences or to participate in work groups and other initiatives, please contact your SEDM Regional Coordinator. 6 - SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE ------- OTHER BROAD-BASED ASSISTANCE While the SEDM Program focuses on improving information management capabilities, other EPA organizations and programs are also available to provide broad-based assistance to States as they implement environmental programs. This technical and financial assistance is diverse and supports efforts ranging from environmental monitoring to training to enforcement-case development. The following discussion provides two examples of EPA assistance available to States: • State grant programs • The National Enforcement Investigations Center (NEIC). SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE - 7 ------- EPA STATE GRANT PROGRAMS EFA's grant programs are a primary source of technical and financial assistance to State environmental programs. EPA has the authority to implement nearly 20 grant programs under a number of environmental statutes, including the Clean Air Act (CAA); Clean Water Act (CWA); Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA); Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA); the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA); the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); and the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA). In addition to authorizing EPA to administer the State grants, the environmental statutes also specify the types of activities that are within the scope of the grant award, authorize funding, and establish State cost sharing requirements. State activities conducted under EPA grants are diverse and may include actions such as: • Data collection, analysis, integration, and sharing • Technical assistance • Training • Monitoring . • Surveillance • Research and demonstrations • Investigations • Enforcement activities • Program development. (Table 2 outlines these EPA grant programs.) Typically, State grants are negotiated and awarded annually. EPA then evaluates the grants in accordance with statutory require- ments and Agency policy. For more information on EPA State grant programs or application procedures, write to the appropriate EPA Regional grants management office. (See Table 3 on page 10.) 8 - SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE ------- EPA STATE GRANT PROGRAMS* Radon State Grants Surface Water Grant Program Water Quality Management Grants State Revolving Loan Program National Estuary Program Non-point Source Grant Program Clean Lakes Program Underground Injection Control Program Public Water Systems Supervision Grant Program Wetlands Grants Program Air Pollution Planning and Control Grants Technical Assistance Grants Hazardous Waste Financial Assistance Underground Storage Tank Grants Pesticides Enforcement Grants Pesticides Program Implementation Toxic Substances Enforcement Grants SEDM Financial Assistance Program Pollution Prevention Grants *Due to the dynamic nature of the grants process, this list may not be all-inclusive. Table 2. A partial list of EPA's State grant programs References The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (PREX 2.20:1991, 1991 Edition) describes the many assistance programs available at the Federal level. To obtain a copy of this document, contact the Government Printing Office (GPO) at: (202) 783-3238 Superintendent of Documents Government Printing Office Washington, DC 20402 HELP!— EPA Resources for Small Governments (21V-1001, September 1991), by EPA's Office of Regional Operations and State/Local Relations, was designed to help local officials of smaller jurisdictions find technical, educational, and financial assistance easily and quickly. The information is from a 1990 inventory of EPA activities available to small communities. More information may be obtained by writing to the Small Community Coordinator, U.S. EPA (H-1501), 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460. SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE - 9 ------- Regional Grants Management Offices EPA Region 1 Planning Analysis and Grants Branch Grants Info, and Analysis Section U.S. EPA Region 1 JFK Federal Building Boston, MA 02203 EPA Region 2 Grants Administration Branch U.S. EPA Region 2 (2GRA) Jacob K. Javitz Federal Building 26 Federal Plaza New York, NY 10278 EPA Region 3 Grants Management and Audit Branch Grants Management Section U.S. EPA Region 3 (3PM70) 841 Chestnut Building Philadelphia, PA 19107 EPA Region 4 Resources Management Branch Grants and Contracts Admin. Section U.S. EPA Region 4 345 Courtland Street, NE Atlanta, GA 30365 EPA Region 5 Contracts and Grants Branch Grants Management Section U.S. EPA Region 5 (5MCG-10) 77 West Jackson Boulevard Chicago, IL 60604 EPA Region 6 Assistance Branch Grants and Audit Section U.S. EPA Region 6 (6M-AG) First Interstate Bank Tower 1445 Ross Avenue (Suite 1200) Dallas, TX 75202-2733 EPA Region 7 Program Integration Branch Grants Administration Section U.S. EPA Region 7 (PLMG/PINT) 726 Minnesota Avenue Kansas City, KS 66101 EPA Region 8 Grants and Superfund Contracts Branch U.S. EPA Region 8 (8PM-GSC) 999 18th Street (Suite 500) Denver, CO 80202-2466 EPA Region 9 Policy and Grants Branch Grants Management Section U.S. EPA Region 9 75 Hawthorne Street San Francisco, CA 94105 EPA Region 10 Comptroller Branch Grants Management Section U.S. EPA Region 10 (MD-100) 1200 Sixth Avenue Seattle, WA 98101 Table 3. Regional grants management offices may be contacted for more information on State grant programs. 10 - SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE ------- NATIONAL ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATIONS CENTER EFA's National Enforcement Investiga- tions Center (NEIC) is located in Denver, Colorado. NEIC serves as the principal source of expertise involving civil and criminal litigation support for com- plex investigations and other support having national and/or significant Regional impact on EPA and State regulatory programs. As part of the Office of Enforcement (OE) and in coordination with the Regional Offices and other EPA Program Directors and their staffs, NEIC: • Plans, develops, and provides evi- dence and information interpreta- tion for case preparations in all pro- gram areas. • Provides expertise and guidance to the OE for the development of multi- media enforcement strategies and evidence management. • Provides national expertise to Head- quarters and Regional Offices of EPA and the Department of Justice in evaluating a broad range of waste disposal and emission problems, monitoring technology, and remedial programs not normally available on Regional staffs. OE/NEIC provides support to States to assist them in building stronger environmental enforcement programs. Assistance, including funding, is provided indirectly to States through four State organizations: • Northeast Hazardous Waste Project (States: CT, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VA, VT, WV) (609) 292-0987 25 Market Street, CN 085 Trenton, NJ 08625 Midwest Environmental Enforce- ment Association (States: I A, IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, OK, SD, WI) (708)742-1249 595 S. State Street, Suite 210 Elgin, IL 60123 Southern Environmental Enforce- ment Network (States: AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN) (205)242-7369 Alabama State House 1 1 South Union Street Montgomery, AL 36130 SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE -11 ------- • Western States Hazardous Waste Project (States: AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, NM, NV, UT, WA) ISS (602)542-3881 gf^ 1275 West Washington *^ Phoenix, AZ 85007 (Note: The States of Kansas, Mon- tana, Texas, and Wyoming are not associated with any of the organiza- tions listed above, and Ohio is listed with two organizations.) These organizations allow member States to share resources, information, and experiences to more effectively enforce their environmental laws. The membership of these organizations includes offices of attorneys general, regulatory agencies, criminal and civil investigators, and State and local government members of the environmental enforcement teams. Assistance from OE/NEIC is provided to these organizations in three areas: • Information Management—Comput- erized information sharing systems have been developed. Because of the confidential nature of criminal cases, the systems have been designed as pointers that provide the name of a contact person who can then provide detailed information on the matter at hand. • Training— NEIC aids in designing and delivering training programs for environmental enforcement teams. • Networking— NEIC is building a network of contacts in the enforce- ment community for sharing similar experiences in building court cases. For more information, call or write: (303)236-5100 National Enforcement Investigations Center U.S. EPA P.O. Box 25227, Bldg. 53 Denver Federal Center Denver, CO 80225 12 - SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE ------- COMPUTER AND DATA ASSISTANCE In addition to being the source, State agencies are also the initial and primary users of the data requested by EPA to manage delegated environmental programs. Thus, EPA's ability to obtain these data, as well as the ultimate success of the State/EPA partnership, depends on successfully devising data management policies and systems that support State efforts to achieve common environmental goals. There are a variety of EPA resources available to States to assist them in their management of data. The purpose of this section of the State Resource Guide is to identify some of these resources which are focused on data and data systems, explain their functions, and specify general contact information. Described in this section are services provided by EPA's: • National Computer Center • National GIS Program • Systems Development Center • Environmental Monitoring Assessment Program • Records Management Program. SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE - 13 ------- NATIONAL COMPUTER CENTER The National Computer Center (NCC) is one of the largest, most modern, high- speed computer centers in the nation. Its mis- sion is to support EPA in the area of scientific and administrative applications. Residing at NCC are most of EPA's mission critical data systems, such as STORET, AIRS, and RCRIS. NCC serves EPA users and other qualified agencies and contractors through a vast tele- communications network which allows the dis- tribution of computer services to remote loca- tions. Along with hardware, software, and the means to communicate data, NCC provides user support and problem solving services which can be grouped into eight categories: >• Planning and Acquisitions— identify- ing requirements and planning and procuring mainframe, mini, or per- sonal computer hardware and software and telecommunications equipment. >• Computer Operations— monitoring and maintaining mainframe processors. >• Telecommunications— planning, installing, and implementing requested data communications services. >• Technical Support— installing and maintaining telecommunications soft- ware and system software products. >• User Support— working with users to define the problem and then directing the problem to the appropriate special- ist for resolution. >• Training— providing instruction in the software services available in the vari- ous hardware configurations at NCC. (See also Training Assistance section.) > Database Support Services— support- ing the Central Database Administra- tor in all facets of central database administration. >• Information Centers—providing users with the opportunity to receive individual assistance and to explore current data processing techniques. NCC has also developed the ADP Exchange Program. This Program allows EPA and State personnel to spend three days in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, learning about the operations of the Center. For general information on the Program, States should call NCC Customer Support (see next page). For information on costs, States should contact their Regional SEDM Coordinator. For more information on NCC training opportunities, see the section on Training Assistance starting on page 35. To request an electronic mail account on EPA's system, States should first contact their EPA Regional Coordinator. (See SEDM Pro- gram section.) To obtain an e-mail ac- count, a State user must have an EPA sponsor. Once a State has an e-mail box, they can ask their Regional SEDM Coordinator to arrange for them to be added to the SEDM State E-mail Reference List. Weekly reports and other items of general interest are posted to the list. It is also an easy way for States to send messages and information to other States. To request access to various EPA informa- tion systems, States should first contact their EPA Regional Coordinator. Regional Coordi- nators can also assist their States in locating the State site for the NCC telecommunication ac- 14 - SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE ------- cess and in resolving other access and telecom- munications issues. For more information, contact NCC. To assist with a problem, technicians will require a name, NCC User-ID, telephone number, and, if needed, an account number. NCC Customer Support (800) 334-2405 or (919) 541 -7862 NCC Telecommunications Support (800) 334-0741 National Computer Center .fo U.S. EPA *^ Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Non-EPA users may access other NCC resources through the National Technical Information Service (NTIS). NTIS sets up an account through which billing for EPA services and computing resources is accomplished. [Note: State personnel should first contact their Regional SEDM Coordinator to arrange ac- cess to EPA databases.] For more information, non-EPA or non-State personnel should call:: (703) 487-4763 U.S. Department of Commerce NTIS 5285 Port Royal Road Springfield, VA 22161 Each NTIS account specifies the number of users allowed, which systems will be used, and any dollar maximums. Once that financial agreement is in place, user accounts are as- signed and activated. Individual account usage is then billed to the organization which estab- lished the financial agreement. References The Information Systems Inventory (ISI), maintained by EPA's Office of Information Resources Management, is a computerized inventory of EPA data systems. Updated annually, the ISI contains the best available summary information on roughly 500 of EPA's current information systems. It is available in electronic and paper formats in many EPA libraries, or it may be purchased through the NTIS by calling (703) 487-4650. The ISI, including user's guide, costs $80 for the personal computer (PB 91-507558) and Macintosh prototype (PB 91-507566) versions and $31 for the hardcopy version (PB 91-172940). For more information on NCC services, consult the Guide to NCC Services which is published by the National Data Processing Division (NDPD) in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The guide provides introductory materials for new users and reference materials on hardware, telecommunications, and e-mail. Some additional publications that are useful reference materials are the LAN Administrator's Technical Reference Guide (December 1989), the EPA IRM Hardware & Software Standards (September 1991), and the NDPD Operational Policies Manual (June 1991). To obtain a copy of any of the above documents, call NCC's customer support line. NDPD also publishes a newsletter called the NCC Connection. To be placed on the mailing list for the newsletter, contact the Washington Information Center at (202) 260-7200. A bulletin board system using ALL-IN-1 also provides news about NCC-related activities. SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE - 15 ------- NATIONAL GIS PROGRAM A geographic information system (GIS) combines map, model, and monitoring data into one comprehensive analytic frame- work which assists engineers, scientists, and managers in identifying and assessing environ- mental problems and trends. A GIS provides sophisticated tools for database creation, data- base management, analysis of spatial and para- metric information, and map production. A GIS has the potential to illustrate to managers and decision-makers the impacts of environ- mental policies and programs. The mission of EPA's National GIS Program is to provide leadership and support to decision-makers for identifying and evaluating environmental conditions through the development and promotion of GIS applications and tools. These applications and tools enable decision-makers to integrate and visualize the rich existing base of environmental information. Since the inception of the National GIS Program in 1987, GIS installations and teams have been established in every Regional Office across EPA to serve as the GIS coordinating bodies for Regional applications and support. EPA's national support infrastructure is comprised of four major components: OIRM is responsible for the development of GIS policy and for the management and coordination of EPA's GIS information resources, the National Data Processing Division provides many types of GIS technical support, the Spatial Analysis Laboratory of the Environmental Monitoring Systems Laboratory at Las Vegas focuses on GIS applied research and development, and the Regional and Headquarters GIS support teams, as described earlier. National Mapping Requirements Program OIRM has established a National Map- ping Requirements Program (NMRP) to coor- dinate the geographic and related spatial data requirements of the Agency. The NMRP was designed to be a dynamic, on-going program for EPA personnel to identify present and long- term mapping requirements, to communicate those needs to the appropriate Federal agency, and to provide mechanisms for acquiring the needed geographic information. Under the NMRP, EPA personnel, in cooperation with their State counterparts, jointly develop their mapping requirements. NMRP videotapes are also available to assist in determining mapping requirements. The videos are based upon a series of national mapping seminars that describe products and services available through the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). In addition, a Resources Guidance Manual is available that describes spatial data provided by the respective agencies of the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC). The manual also discusses current trends, capabilities, and spatial data products of the Federal mapping community. Finally, plans are also underway to expand and automate the NMRP Request Form and submission process. 16 - SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE ------- Geographic Resource Information and Data System To reduce the costs of data acquisition and application development throughout EPA, the Agency has implemented a Geographic Resource Information and Data System (GRIDS). GRIDS is the EPA's spatial data library, and it also provides access to GIS utilities. The types of spatial data available in GRIDS include demographic/ population data, digital elevation models, hydrography and transportation, and USGS Geographic Names Information System. The GIS News Alert is a module to disseminate information on system enhancements, suggestions, and data availability to the user community. GRIDS resides on the NCC mainframe and is accessible via the EPA Wide Area Network. As with most other systems residing on the mainframe, it is available for use by EPA, other Federal agencies, State and local governments, and universities. Non- EPA users are permitted to use the system, provided that they are working for or in cooperation with a Headquarters or Regional EPA Office. Use of the geographic data coverages may be subject to licensing agreements, but data are often available for the cost of either connect time on the network or the costs of reproduction and shipping. For more information on the National GIS Program, contact Thomas G. Dewald, Program Manager: (703) 557-3083 National GIS Program U.S. EPA (3405R) 401 M Street, SW Washington, DC 20460 For information on NMRP, contact Jeff Booth at the above address or: (703)557-3088 For information on GRIDS, contact Robert Pease at the above address or: (703)557-3018 For information on applied research and development, contact Mason Hewitt at: (702)798-2377 Environmental Monitoring System Laboratory (EMSL)/ORD U.S. EPA P.O. Box 93478 Las Vegas, NV 89 193-3478 SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE - 17 ------- Q_] References The EPA CIS News news bulletin facilitates communication regarding relevant issues among EPA's GIS managers and analysts. To be included on the mailing list, contact Mike Long at: (703)557-3140 National GIS Program U.S. EPA/OIRM (3405R) 401 M Street, SW Washington, DC 20460 In addition, an electronic bulletin board system will be available in mid-1992. The system will be accessed through existing user accounts on the EPA telecom- munications network. The National GIS Program also publishes several documents. GIS Worksta- tion Implementation Guidelines (Draft August 1991) provides instructions on planning for GIS workstation technology and describes the role of the system administrator, provides tips for preparing a workstation implementation plan, and identifies system connectivity issues and requirements. The GIS Portfolio, due in mid-1992, will describe case studies of GIS implementation throughout the nation. To obtain copies of these and other GIS documents, contact Mike Long at the address given above. 18 - SEDM's STATE RESOVRCE GUIDE ------- SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT CENTER The Systems Development Center (SDC) is EPA's Center of Excellence for systems development projects that support, develop, and enhance EPA's mission critical data systems. Its purpose is to assist the Agency's programs in developing high-quality environmental data and systems for data management and dissemination. The first priority is improving the quality, usability, and access to EPA's data and data systems. The SDC evaluates new systems devel- opment methodologies and technologies to improve EPA's system and software devel- opment methods and strives to better inte- grate them into the development process, thus adding greater consistency and structure to EPA's systems environment. The SDC focus- es on building a modern infrastructure for systems development with features such as: • Information engineering to improve systems quality and consistency • Computer-Aided Systems Engineer- ing (CASE) tools to assist system developers • Project management standards for better scheduling and cost estimation. The SDC works to educate the information resources management (IRM) community with regards to EPA IRM standards, policies, and procedures, as well as technology and development issues. One of the SDC's challenges is to keep Regions and States informed of and involved with Headquarters' systems-related activities. Likewise, the Regions and States should inform the SDC of their systems-related activities and needs and should remain current with EPA Headquarters' initiatives. For more information, call the SDC at: (703) 557-3000 Systems Development Center U.S. EPA (3405R) 401 M Street, SW Washington, DC 20460 SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE - 19 ------- References EPA publishes a large number of documents on systems development, data standards, and other relevant topics. Some key references are: Agency Catalog of Data Policies and Standards, (21M-1019, Draft) provides up-to- date information on the current data standards that should be followed in developing, implementing, operating and maintaining all EPA information systems and services. Information Resources Management Policy Manual (EPA 2100, July 1987) contains policy that governs the management of information, including: the sharing of data between EPA and State environmental agencies; the development of data standards; development and use of Agency software; acquisition and operation of ADP resources; and information security and records management. Information Security Manual (EPA 21M-1008, December 1989) provides information on how to maintain information availability, integrity, and confidentiality. System Design and Development Guidance (EPA 21M-1011, June 1989) is a series of documents which provide a methodology for defining missions needs and for designing an information system that will satisfy OIRM review. Supplement to Volumes A & B: Guidance for Developing Image Processing Systems in EPA (February 1991) provides guidance for EPA managers interested in determining whether electronic image processing technology may be a cost-effective alternative for their information management needs. Supplemental Guidance to Volume B: EPA/ADP Applications Guidance to Hardware/Software Selection (August 1990) provides a structured approach for selecting hardware, software, and communication options to meet the requirements of an automated system. Operations and Maintenance Manual (April 1990) is also a supplement to the System Design and Development Guidance. It presents the important aspects of managing a software system during the operations and maintenance phase of the system lifecycle. For a copy of any of the above documents, contact: OIRM/IMSD U.S. EPA(PM-211D) 401 M Street, SW Washington, DC 20460 20 - SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE ------- ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING ASSESSMENT PROGRAM In the 1980s, EPA's Science Advisory Board (SAB) criticized the effectiveness of EPA's environmental monitoring program. The SAB indicated that EPA had not collected enough data over a long enough time period to assess the status of ecological resources or to measure overall progress toward legally mandated goals of mitigating or preventing adverse ecological effects. The Board recommended that EPA set up a program to monitor ecological status and trends through long-term data gathering on national and Regional scales, rather than short-term, locally focused data gathering. In response to the Board's recommenda- tions, EPA initiated the Environmental Moni- toring Assessment Program (EMAP) within the Office of Research and Development in 1988. EMAP is not intended as a substitute for other monitoring and research efforts; instead, it is a framework for integrating existing and new data. EMAP networks will provide unbiased, statistical estimates of sta- tus, trends, and associations with quantifi- able confidence limits on regional and national scales for time periods of years to decades. EMAP will also provide a frame- work for cooperative planning and imple- mentation efforts in cooperation with other agencies and organizations that have active ecological and natural resource monitoring programs. EMAP will also supply data to the new EPA Center for Environmental Statistics, located in the Office of Policy Planning and Evaluation, whose mission will be to char- acterize holistic trends in environmental quality by integrating data from many sources and media. EMAP is coordinating with many other Programs Offices within EPA, as well as with other Federal agencies and States. EPA offices include: Water; Policy, Planning and Evaluation; Atmospheric Research and Exposure Assessment Laboratory; and Research and Development. Federal agencies include the Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Army Corps of Engineers. EMAP will also draw upon the monitoring efforts of the National Wetlands Inventory and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NO A A) Coastal Oceans Program. Non-governmental EMAP participants include universities and environmental conservation groups such as the Nature Conservancy. This coordination avoids duplicative monitoring efforts, facilitates the exchange of data, and increases the expertise available for refining program design and interpreting monitoring results. For more information about EMAP, call or write: (202)260-7238 Office of Modeling, Monitoring Systems, and Quality Assurance U.S. EPA (RD680) 401 M Street, SW Washington, DC 20460 SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE -21 ------- RECORDS MANAGEMENT EFA's Records Management Program, located within OIRM, is responsible for reviewing Federal and EPA requirements gov- erning the management of recorded informa- tion, evaluating the lifecycle of records, defining the roles and responsibilities of the records manager, and presenting a model for a Regional Records Center. In addition to preserving the Agency's official records, the Program promotes access to needed information by sponsoring confer- ences and training on records management. The Program also publishes a newsletter and various documents related to records manage- ment (see references below). EPA's Records Management Program has undertaken a multi-year project to totally revise the Agency's records disposition schedules. A major question to be addressed during the revision is the disposition of records that are inter- governmental in nature, either because they relate to a program (such as permitting) that is delegated to States, or because related records are held at both the State and Federal levels. The review will address questions such as the responsibilities of the parties for maintaining records, who is the holder of the official records, and disposition requirements. Agency records management staff will assist States interested in any aspect of the management and disposition of intergovern- mental records. For more information, contact Michael Miller, National Program Manager for Records Management, at: (202)260-5911 OIRM/IMSD(PM-211D) U-S-EPA 40 1M Street SW Washington, DC 20460 References The Model Regional Records Management Operating Procedures Manual (Draft) provides guidance on establishing a records management program. The manual addresses issues of efficiency as well as performance. Other guidance documents are available on managing a records management program, evaluating vital records, and many other topics. To obtain copies of documents, call or write to the address above. EPA Info Access, published by EPA Headquarters Library, is a monthly publication on information and records issues. To receive a complementary subscription, write: Info Access Editor Network Coordinator (PM-211A) U.S. EPA Headquarters Library 401 M Street, SW Washington, DC 20460 22 - SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE ------- ACCESS TO EPA INFORMATION EPA' s commitment to data sharing requires standard ways for the public to access data and services in a cost-effective manner. In response to this need, the Agency has developed a number of tools, services, and organizations to assist the public and, in particular, States in obtaining and using environmental information. Services include clearinghouses, libraries, and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) offices. Most services are coordinated through EPA's National Public Access Program. This program and its related services are described in the pages that follow. If the desired information is a telephone number of an EPA employee, call the EPA Locator: (202) 260-2090 EPA's PUBLIC ACCESS PROGRAM The demand by the public to access information maintained by the government, particularly environmental information, has increased significantly within the past few years. EPA has experienced this demand through receipt of increasing numbers of requests for its information from members of the public. Congress has also been responding to the public's desire to obtain environmental information by proposing legislation that contains public access requirements for the Agency. These factors, combined with a desire by EPA to use public education campaigns to facilitate the attainment of stated Agency goals (such as risk reduction and pollution prevention), highlight the importance of public access efforts within EPA. SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE - 23 ------- EPA is currently addressing public access through a variety of approaches and mechanisms. OIRM has established a National Public Access Program to provide leadership and coordination for these diverse public access efforts. To meet this goal of providing leadership and coordination, OIRM has conducted the various activities and produced several products as described below: • Public Access Forums— OIRM conducted several forums for senior management to increase their awareness of public access to EPA information mechanisms and issues. The forums provided useful input for the development of a draft policy and strategy on public access. The forums also enabled managers to better anticipate and plan for public access activities within their respective organizations. • Public Access Policy— B ased in part on the information gathered from the forums, OIRM is developing a policy that provides guidelines on how the Agency should handle public access to environmental information. The draft policy states that EPA has a responsibility to provide cost effective, efficient, and appropriate access to Agency information within available resources and to make information available in forms that are useful to the public. • Guidance on Implementing Policy— EPA is developing an Agency-wide strategy to provide guidance for implementing EPA's Public Access Policy. Recommen- dations for EPA's public access strategy have been drafted. Interagency Conference— EPA sponsored the first interagency con- ference on public access on May 20- 21, 1991. It offered departmental and agency officials an opportunity to discuss issues surrounding public access to government information, particularly that which is collected or generated and maintained in an elec- tronic format. The conference also provided an opportunity for Federal agencies to share their experiences. Access EPA— OIRM has published a series of guides to better facilitate access to EPA information resources, services and products. (See Reference on the next page.) Public Information Center— The EPA Public Information Center (PIC) is the primary point of communica- tions between EPA and the public, and it responds to thousands of requests per month on all major environmental topics. A new PIC has been established at EPA Head- quarters that is more accessible for visitors. In addition to its functions as a referral center and dissemination point for non-technical consumer- oriented information, the new PIC offers an array of information videos, displays, and databases. More infor- mation on the PIC is given in the section entitled Library Network and Information Services. EPA Publications Procedures— EPA is working to streamline the process of planning, designing, printing, and disseminating pub- lications. 24 - SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE ------- References Access EPA is a series of directories that provide contact information and descriptions of services offered by libraries, databases, information centers, clearinghouses, hotlines, dockets, records management programs, and related information sources. OIRM produces the Access EPA series to improve access to environmental information provided by EPA and other public sector organiza- tions. Currently, there are seven directories in the series and one consolidated volume entitled Access EPA. Each directory is updated annually. Access EPA replaces EPA's Information Resources Directory (IRD). Publication Title Access EPA Access EPA: Public Information Tools Access EPA: Major EPA Dockets Access EPA: Clearinghouses and Hotlines Access EPA: Records Management Programs Access EPA: Major EPA Environmental Databases Access EPA: Library and Information Services Access EPA: State Environmental Libraries EPA# EPA/IMSD/91-100 EPA/IMSD/91-101 EPA/IMSD/91-102 EPA/IMSD/91-103 EPA/IMSD/91-104 EPA/IMSD/91-105 EPA/IMSD/91-106 EPA/IMSD/91-107 NTIS# PB-151563 PB-151571 PB-151589 PB-151597 PB-151605 PB-151613 PB-151621 PB-151639 The Government Printing Office (GPO) will sell the consolidated volume of Access EPA. The GPO stock number is 055-000- 00378-5, and the price is $ 18. To order, call: "25s (202) 783-3238 The National Technical Information Service (NTIS) will sell all eight titles. To order, call: (800) 553-NTIS SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE - 25 ------- LIBRARY NETWORK AND INFORMATION SERVICES There are 28 EPA network libraries located in Headquarters, Regional Offices and specialized, scientific labo- ratories to support EPA nationwide. Addi- tional EPA information services include the Environmental Criteria and Assessment Office, the Legislative Reference Library, and the Public Information Center. (Profiles of these services are on the following pages.) EPA's libraries and information services contain a combined collection of more than 136,000 books, 5,100 journals subscriptions, 364,000 hard copy reports, 3,200,000 docu- ments on microfilm and microfiche, 9,000 journal article reprints, and 25,000 maps. Most of the library network's holdings are cata- loged on the Online Library System (OLS) and stored in the National Catalog Database. The OLS is a computerized card catalog for EPA's library network which is updated every two weeks. This central library catalog system improves access to the wealth of infor- mation available from the EPA libraries, plus EPA reports indexed by NTIS. It consists of several related databases that can be used to locate books, reports and articles on a variety of topics. The major databases on the OLS are the National Catalog, Hazardous Waste Collection, Climatic Change, Clean Lakes, and Chemical Information Collection. The OLS is accessible at EPA libraries and also accessible through NCC for only the cost of a phone call. For more information on how to log onto the OLS, contact the nearest EPA library. To obtain the OLS User Guide and other system documentation, contact the EPA library in RTP at: (919)541-2777 Many types of libraries (e.g., municipal, university, State agency, EPA, etc.) partici- pate in interlibrary loan programs that allow a user to access materials locally that are available at other libraries. The fees involved depend upon the lending library, though the fees usually are the nominal costs of mailing of materials from one library to another. Some libraries also are part of cooperative Regional efforts providing computerized public access catalogs. These collective card catalogs allow the search of multiple libraries' collections simultaneously. Contact your local library to find out if it is involved in such a program. In general, anyone can access the public information available through EPA's network libraries and information services; however, each library varies in terms of services provided, information collection subjects, and operating hours. They also have varying priorities for handling inquiries from various parties. For specifics, contact the information service of interest or the local EPA Regional Office's library. (See Table 3.) 26 - SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE ------- EPA Headquarters and Regional Libraries Headquarters Library U.S.EPA(PM-211A) 401 M Street, SW, Room 2904 Washington, DC 20460 (202) 260-5921 Region 1 Library U.S. EPA JFK Federal Building Boston, MA 02203 (617) 565-3300 Region 2 Library U.S. EPA 26 Federal Plaza, Room 402 New York, NY 10278 (212)264-2881 Region 3 Information Resource Center U.S. EPA (3PM52) 841 Chestnut Building Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215)597-0580 Region 4 Library U.S. EPA (G6) 345 Courtland Street, NE Atlanta, GA 30365-2401 (404) 347-4216 Region 5 Library U.S. EPA 77 West Jackson Boulevard 12th Floor Chicago, IL 60604 (312)353-2022 Region 6 Library U.S. EPA First Interstate Bank Tower 1445 Ross Avenue Dallas, TX 75202-2733 (214) 655-6444 Region 7 Library U.S. EPA 726 Minnesota Avenue Kansas City, KS 66101 (913)551-7241 Region 8 Library U.S. EPA (8PM-IML) 999 18th Street, Suite 500 Denver, CO 80202-2466 (303)293-1444 Region 9 Library U.S. EPA 75 Hawthorne Street, 13th Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 (415)744-1510 Region 10 Library U.S. EPA (MD-108) 1200 Sixth Avenue Seattle, WA 98101 (206)442-1289 Table 3. EPA's libraries contain a wealth of information accessible to States. The Headquarters and Regional libraries are listed above, and additional libraries are on the next page. SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE - 27 ------- Additional EPA Libraries Andrew W. Breidenbach Environmental Research Center Library U.S. EPA 26 W Martin Luther King Dr Cincinnati, OH 45268-4545 (513) 569-7707 Atmospheric Sciences Modeling Division Library Atmospheric Research and Exposure Assessment Laboratory (MD-80) U.S. EPA RTP,NC27711 (919)541-4536 Central Regional Labora- tory Library U.S. EPA 839 Bestgate Road Annapolis, MD 21401 (301)266-9180 Environmental Monitoring Systems Laboratory Library U.S. EPA P.O. Box 93478 Las Vegas, NV 89193-3478 (702) 798-2648 Environmental Research Laboratory Library U.S. EPA Sabine Island Gulf Breeze, FL 32561-5299 (904)934-9218 Environmental Research Laboratory Library U.S. EPA College Station Road Athens, GA 30613-7799 (404) 546-3302 Environmental Research Laboratory Library U.S. EPA 6201 Congdon Boulevard Duluth, MN 55804 (218)720-5538 Environmental Research Laboratory Library U.S. EPA 200 SW 35th Street Corvallis, OR 97333 (503)757-4731 Environmental Research Laboratory Library U.S. EPA 27 Tarzwell Drive Narragansett, Rl 02882 (401) 782-3025 Law Library (LE-130L) U.S. EPA, Room 2902 401 M Street, SW Washington, DC 20460 (202)260-5919 Legislative Reference Library (A-102) U.S. EPA, Room 2439 401 M Street, SW Washington, DC 20460 (202) 260-5425 Library Services Office U.S. EPA (MD-35) RTP,NC27711 (919)541-2777 Motor Vehicle Emission Laboratory Library U.S. EPA 2565 Plymouth Road Ann Arbor, MI 48105 (313)668-4311 National Enforcement Investigations Center Library U.S. EPA DFC, Bldg 53, Box 25227 Denver, CO 80225 (303) 236-5122 Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards Library U.S. EPA 523 Mutual Plaza (MD-16) RTP,NC27711 (919)541-5514 Office of Toxic Substances Chemical Library (TS-793) U.S. EPA, Room B002 401 M Street, SW Washington, DC 20460 (202) 260-3944 Region 2 Field Office Library U.S. EPA 2890 Woodbridge Avenue, Building 209 (MS-245) Edison, NJ 08837 (201) 321-6762 Robert S. Kerr Environ- mental Research Library U.S. EPA P.O. Box 1198, Kerr Lab Rd. Ada, OK 74820 (405) 332-8800 28 - SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE ------- ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA AND ASSESSMENT OFFICE Within the Office of Research and Development, Office of Health and Environ- mental Assessment, the Environmental Crite- ria and Assessment Office (ECAO) prepares human health-based risk assessment documents and conducts research on systemic toxicity and chemical mixtures. ECAO also has the responsibility for providing site-, situation- and chemical specific assessments covering single and complex chemical exposures. ECAO serves as a focal point for the col- lection, summarization, evaluation and assess- ment of all available data, from both national and international sources, concerning the toxic effects that may result from exposure to various environmental pollutants. A wide vari- ety of organizations use the documents gener- ated by ECAO—they include intra-agency offices; other Federal agencies; local, State, and foreign governments; international agen- cies; the academic community; and special interest groups in the private sector. Requests for information about ECAO documents should first be directed to the National Technical Information Service (see page 43). If NTIS does not maintain the infor- mation, contact the ECAO at (513) 569-7531 or write to the ECAO-Cin, 26 West Martin Luther King Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45268. |_|_| References The Public Information Center Publications List is updated monthly with documents currently available through the PIC. (See next page.) Certain libraries are designated as Government Depository Libraries, and they are reference sources for many official government publications. The Directory of US Government Depository Libraries is available at no charge from the Government Printing Office (see Part II). SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE -29 ------- PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTER The Public Information Center (PIC) provides a wide variety of non-technical information about EPA and its programs to the general public and EPA staff. As the primary point of communications between EPA and the public, the PIC responds to more than 5,000 inquiries per month on all major environmental topics, including: acid rain, air quality, drinking water, gas mileage, indoor air pollution, toxic substances, pesticides, radon, recycling, and wetlands. The PIC services include: • Handling general inquiries regarding EPA activities and environmental concerns. • Acting as a referral center for techni- cal inquiries and non-EPA inquiries. • Providing on-site information services to visitors and staff. • Networking with EPA project officers to offer public information services where possible. • Assisting EPA staff with compiling informational packets. There is no charge for these services or for a list of currently available publications. For more information, call or write: (202)260-7751 Public Information Center U.S. EPA 401 M Street, SW Washington, DC 20460 CLEARINGHOUSES, HOTLINES, BULLETIN BOARDS, & DOCKETS EPA develops clearinghouses to establish a core of substantive information and provide a means for interested users to access information. The clearinghouses act as central access points for hard-to-locate technical reports and documents, and many use hotlines and bulletin boards to provide convenient access for remote users. A docket is a collec- tion of documents that is the basis for EPA rulemaking actions. Detailed information on all of these sources can be found in the Access EPA series, which was described earlier under the Public Access Program. Generally, there is no charge for verbal inquiries to the information services listed below, other than the cost of a long distance call. For specifics on any charges associated with an information source, contact the source directly at the number listed. This section profiles EPA's Publications and Information Center, a clearinghouse for scientific and technical information, and lists many other clearinghouses, hotlines, bulletin boards, and dockets. 30 - SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE ------- EPA PUBLICATIONS AND INFORMATION CENTER The EPA Publications and Information Center (EPIC) is a major resource for an extensive body of public-oriented and scien- tific/technical environmental information. The Center responds through more than 40 different program representatives to the pub- lic, the regulated community, academia, and other Federal and regulated State agencies in the dissemination of publications and multi- media products. (513)569-7980 EPA Publications and Information Center Office of Research and Development U.S. EPA 26 West Martin Luther King Drive Cincinnati, OH 45268 OTHER SELECT CLEARINGHOUSES, HOTLINES, BULLETIN BOARDS, AND DOCKETS GENERAL INFORMATION SOURCE Center for Environmental Research Information (CERI) Environmental Financing Information Network (EFIN) INFOTERRA Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse (PPIC) DESCRIPTION TELEPHONE , NUMBER Focal point for exchange of scientific (5lS) 589-7562 and technical information within the > j Federal government and to the public Financing alternatives for State/local (202) 260-0420 environmental programs and projects; ! : holds abstracts and names of financial/ program experts; for access call : NCSL's LEGISNET: (303) 830-2200, National Small Flows Clearinghouse: (800) 624-8301, or Public Technology's LEX: (202) 626-2400 International environmental information Pollution prevention, source reduction and recycling of industrial hazardous waste. Includes a reference library, electronic reference, hotline and outreach efforts (202) 260-5917 (703) 821-4800 SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE - 31 ------- AIR AND RADIATION INFORMATION SOURCE Air Docket Air Risk Information Support Center (AIR RISC) Hotline BACT/LAER Clearinghouse Control Technology Center (CTC) Hotline EPA Model Clearinghouse National Air Toxics Information Clearinghouse (NATICH) DESCRIPTION Contains the public record of information used in the promulgation or revisi6n;,6f Agency rulemakirig and certain other decisions under the Clean Air Act - . Health, exposure and risk assessment of toxic air pollutants [Best Available Control Technology at Lowest Achievable Emission Rate] Air pollution control technology related to new source review permitting requirements Air emissions and air pollution control technology for all air pollutants including air toxics emitted by stationary sources Interpretation of modeling guidance Includesa related electronic bulletin bqard_ ^~ _^ •• ''. __ ^_ Air toxics (non-criteria air pollutants) and the development of air toxics control programs 32 - SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE ------- HAZARDOUS AND SOLID WASTE INFORMATION SOURCE Alternative Treatment Technology Information Center (ATTIC) CERCLIS Helpline Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Hotline National Response Center Hotline RCRA Docket Information Center RCRA/SuperfunoVOUST Assistance Hotline Superfund Docket and Information Center UST Docket TELEPHONE DESCRIPTION NUMBER Hazardous waste technologies (301) 670-6294 Includes a hotline, electronic bulletin board, and reference library Comprehensive Environmental (202) 260-0056 Response, Compensation, and (202) 260-0057 Liability Information System Emergency Planning and Community (800) 535-0202 Right-to-Know Act (Title HI of SARA) Contact this 24-hour hotline to (800) 424-8802 report accidental releases of oil and hazardous substances Indexes and provides public access to (202) 260-3046 all regulatory materials supporting the Agency's actions under RCRA and disseminates current technical and non-technical Office of Solid Waste publications RCRA, Underground Storage Tanks, (800) 424-9346 Superfund/CERCLA, and Pollution Prevention/Waste Minimization Responds to all inquiries for (202) 260-9760 information on the Superfund program and requests for access to docket files and copies of designated documents Provides public access to regulatory (202) 260-9720 information supporting the Agency's regulatory actions on underground storage tanks SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE - 33 ------- PESTICIDES AND Toxic SUBSTANCES INFORMATION SOURCE Asbestos Ombudsman Clearinghouse/Hotline FIFRA (Pesticides) Docket Toxic Substances Docket TSCA Assistance Information Service ._ DESCRIPTION ,!'.1.-..'l.i_"^. Asbestos abatement < Sjupirai^,the^^er^][nsecticide, Fungicide, and SRodenticide Act Houses the official copies of all Office of Toxic Substances administrative records supporting regulatory decisions '"•„_' , _ . _- Toxic Substances Control Act regulatory information WATER INFORMATION SOURCE Clean Lakes Clearinghouse Drinking Water Docket Environmental Financing Information Network (EFIN) National Small Flows Clearinghouse Nonpoint Source Pollution Exchange Safe Drinking Water Hotline TELEPHONE * * NUMBR " « (202)260^3027. (2021260^420, DESCRIPTION - _• Lake restoration, management, and protection Supports the Safe Drinking Water Act Section 1412 (See description on page 31) Small community water and wastewatertreatment _____ o'|.o£ ^||^ . - ™-T~T- __•'•-"i-'TIJJ Nonpoint sources of water pollution (202) 260|7|10 Safe Drinking Water Act and Amendments 34 - SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE ------- TRAINING ASSISTANCE Many organizations throughout EPA, particularly the Program Offices, offer training and technical assistance to States. These training courses are often held in or near EPA Regional Offices and range from highly technical sessions to hands-on health and safety training to professional development programs. The following pages describe ADP training available through EPA's National Computer Center and reference other sources of information on available training. NCC TRAINING Through NCC, the National Data Processing Division provides ADP training at a reasonable cost to employees of, and contractors to, EPA, other Federal agencies, and State and local governments. The training is available in several formats: • Classroom instruction courses— courses are usually at NCC or the Washington Information Center (WIC), but they may also be provided at the requestor's site. • Computer-based training— with this self- paced instruction, the student responds to questions from the computer/teacher. • Interactive video instruction— it involves the most advanced technology and is made available through Regional Offices. • Videotape training— NCC has a library of training classes on VHS videotapes. There is no cost if the attendee registers for courses at NCC or the WIC. If training personnel from NCC or the WIC conduct the training on-site, the cost is $750 per day, and the arrangements need to be made through the Regional Training Coordinator who ensures that adequate funding is avail- able. The training videotapes are distributed free of charge through the Regional Training Coordinatorthough only a limited numbers of tapes are available to each Region. The training is coordinated through two training offices. PC and Macintosh training is provided through the WIC; NCC provides training on the mainframe, E-mail, and LANs SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE -35 ------- among others. The training office for NCC can be contacted at: The training office for the WIC can be contacted at: (800)334-2405 EPA National Computer Center Training Office (MD-34B) Research Triangle Park, NC 277 1 1 (202)260-3201 EPA Washington Information Center 401 M Street, SW Washington, DC 20460 References NCC and many Program and Regional Offices provide various types of training to States. Further information is available through the course offerors, such as the EPA Regional Training Coordinator for Regional training or NCC for their catalog of training courses. Other examples are listed below. The EPA Institute provides personal development training. For more information on the specific courses they offer, write: EPA Institute (PM-224) U.S. EPA 401 M Street, SW Washington, DC 20460 The Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (OSWER) lists its training courses in The OSWER Source Book (EPA/540/9-99/001) May 1991. To receive a copy, reference both the publication title and number and write to OSWER at the: Technology Innovation Office U.S. EPA (OS-110) 401 M Street, SW Washington, DC 20460 EPA lists numerous pollution prevention resources and training courses in Pollution Prevention Training Opportunities. To receive a copy, write to the: Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse SAIC 8400 Westpark Drive McLean, VA 22102 36 - SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE ------- ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF EPA ASSISTANCE In addition to the aforementioned EPA resources, there are also various Agency organizations and publications that may be of assistance to States. Although many Agency groups work with States on an ongoing basis as they implement their programs, only a few key organizations that focus on information sharing are mentioned here. Similarly, while there are many EPA publica- tions available, this document merely provides a short list of potential resources. GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS Many organizations throughout EPA incorporate the views of State and local govern- ments into EPA operations. These committees also serve as liaisons between EPA and other governmental entities. A few of the more prominent groups that deal with data manage- ment issues are described below. NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND TECHNOLOGY The mission of the National Advisory Council for Environmental Policy and Tech- nology (NACEPT), formerly known as the National Advisory Council for Environmental Technology Transfer (NACETT), is to bridge the gap from problem identification to envi- ronmental solutions through successful program implementation and consensus building. NACEPT, established in 1988, is a voluntary organization comprised of represen- tatives from business and industry, academia, governments, and non-government orga- nizations. The EPA Deputy Administrator appoints members for three-year terms. There are currently 54 officially appointed NACEPT members. SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE - 37 ------- NACEPT was born out of the realization that the national response to growing environ- mental degradation and the increasing rate of environmental change, complexity, and com- petition for limited resources required consen- sus-building approaches. NACEPT was intended to demonstrate that empowering the Agency to extend itself beyond its traditional boundaries would produce improved program implementation results by leveraging Agency knowledge and limited resources with public and private partners throughout the world. In addition to providing information on overall concerns, NACEPT relies on committees, with subcommittees as nec- essary, for advice on specific issues. The standing committees are: Pollution Prevention Education, Trade and Environment, State and Local Programs, Technology Innova- tion and Economics, and Environmental Measurements and Chemical Accident Pre- vention. All matters decided at the committee level are forwarded to the full council for review and action before being forwarded to the EPA Administrator for consideration. The goal of NACEPT's State and Local Programs Committee is to foster improve- ments in the capacity of State and local governments to carry out their environ- mental management responsibilities. With the growing demand for new solutions to environmental problems, the need for effective cooperation, coordination, and communica- tions between and among levels of govern- ment has never been greater. For more information, contact NACEPT through EPA's Office of Cooperative Environmental Management (OCEM) at: (202) 260-9741 NACEPT OCEM (A-101F6) U.S. EPA 401 M Street, SW Washington, DC 20460 EPA IRM STEERING COMMITTEE The EPA IRM Steering Committee is composed of State, Regional and Headquar- ters' Senior Managers appointed by the Deputy Administrator. -It-meets-twice a year and is chaired by Alvin Pesachowitz, Director of OIRM. The Steering Committee advises EPA on information policy and resource man- agement issues. Much of its work is conducted by smaller task forces which report back to the Steering Committee with findings and recom- mendations. An example of a task force is the Locational Accuracy Task Force (L ATF), which studied the issue of a locational accuracy stan- dard for the Agency and then reported back to the Steering Committee with findings and recommendations. Including State, Regional, and Headquarters' representatives on the LATF allowed for a variety of perspectives to be heard and incorporated into the findings. For more general information, contact your Regional SEDM Coordinator. More specific information may be gained by contacting Alvin Pesachowitz at: (202) 260-4465 OIRM(PM-211) U.S. EPA 401 M Street, SW Washington, DC 20460 38 - SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE ------- STATE/LOCAL RELATIONS DIVISION The State/Local Relations Division, within EPA's Office of the Associate Administrator for Regional Operations and State/Local Relations, advises and informs the EPA Administrator with regards to intergovern- mental relations and concerns. It recom- mends and coordinates the Administrator's, Deputy Administrator's, and/or other EPA Headquarters officials' personal involvement in relations with State/tribal/county/local government officials through its State/EPA Operations Committee and other forums. On environmental issues, programs, and initiatives, the State/Local Relations Division serves as the point of contact for groups rep- resenting State, tribal, and local governments, as well as the governments themselves. With the responsible program and Regional Offices, the Division identifies and seeks solutions to emerging intergovernmental issues. It ensures the State/tribal/local perspectives are brought to bear in the development of EPA policies and programs in the media offices. The Divi- sion also coordinates and provides technical assistance between Headquarters/Regional components and State/tribal/local governments in resolving broad, issue-oriented intergov- ernmental problems. It works with Regional Administrators to develop and encourage adoption of improved methods for dealing with State, tribal, and local governments on specific EPA initiatives. For more information, contact: (202)260-4719 State/Local Relations Division Office for Regional Operations and State/Local Relations (HI502) U.S. EPA 401 M Street, SW Washington, DC 20460 OTHER KEY EPA PUBLICATIONS The following list provides a sampling of the types of materials available, grouped by subject area, from or about EPA. Many other references are listed with their relevant subject areas throughout the text of this document. EPA Journal is a bimonthly magazine which deals with the protection of the nation's land, air, and water resources. A subscription (EPAJ) is $8/year. Call GPO at (202) 783-3238. AIRSLetter, by EPA's National Air Data Branch, is published quarterly to keep Aero- metric Information Retrieval System (AIRS) users informed of current and future initia- tives. There is no charge for AIRS users. To get on the mailing list, write: AIRSLetter Editor, National Air Data Branch (MD-14), EPA, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711. Directory of EPA/State Contacts by Specialty (EPA/540/8-90/002, February 1990), by EPA's Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, presents information on personnel SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE -39 ------- who provide technical, legal, administrative, and financial expertise in support of Superfund activities. Copies may be requested from EPIC at (513) 569-7980. EPA Headquarters Telephone > Directory— WITS Edition August 1991 (055-000-00379- 3) is $12 from GPO at (202) 783-3238. EPA Organization and Functions Manual, by EPA's Office of Administration, outlines EPA organizational structures and responsi- bilities to the division level. A free copy may be obtained from EPA Distribution by calling (202) 260-2118. EPA Regulatory Agenda, by EPA's Informa- tion and Regulatory Systems Division, pro- vides scientific information on the status of regulations that are under development, revi- sion, and review at the Agency. It is published in April and October. To be on the mailing list for this free publication, call (202) 260-5480. Glossary of Environmental Terms andAcro- nymList (December 1989,19K-1000)by EPA's Office of Public Affairs, gives the user a gen- eral sense of what some commonly used terms and phrases mean in relatively non-technical language. A free copy may be obtained from the PIC by calling (202) 260-7751. IRM Strategic Plan 1991-1995, by EPA's Office of Administration and Resources Management (OARM), defines the mission of EPA's IRM program and establishes the resource needs and responsibilities generally required to achieve that mission. For a copy, contact: OIRM/IMSD, U.S. EPA (PM-21 ID), 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460. Pollution Prevention News, EPA's Office of Pollution Prevention, is a monthly publi- cation on pollution prevention. To receive a complimentary subscription, write: Pollution Prevention News, U.S. EPA (PM-222B), 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460. Preserving Our Future Today— Your Guide to the United States Environmental Protec- tion Agency is published by EPA's Office of Communications and Public Affairs. A copy can be obtained from the PIC by calling (202) 260-7751. Tech Trends, by EPA's Technology Innova- tion Office, is published five times per year. It is the innovative technologies journal for Superfund removals and remedial actions and RCRA corrective actions. To receive a com- plimentary subscription, write: Tech Trends Mailing List, U.S. EPA (OS-HOW), 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460. TechnicalAssistance Directory (CERI-91-29) by EPA ORD is available through EPIC at (513) 569-7980. Technical Information Packages (TIPs), by EPA's Office of International Activities (OIA), provides information on key environ- mental issues for international distribution. Each TIP explains the environmental issue, the related environmental and health effects, the standards and regulations, the technologies for addressing the issue, and a complete cita- tion for each of the documents included in the TIP. In addition, each TIP includes a list of EPA experts, a more extensive bibliography, and contacts for access to existing databases and training opportunities. For more informa- tion, call OIA at (202) 260-4870. Who's Who in EPA, by EPA's Office of Administration, provides organizational charts and listings of principal officers at the Agency. It is updated on a yearly basis. A free copy may be obtained from EPA Distribution by calling (202) 260-2118. 40 - SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE ------- ¥ rui Lru ------- INTRODUCTION In addition to EPA, a number of other Federal government agencies protect human health and the environment as a component of their overall missions. In fact, many Federal organizations collect, use, and distribute environmental data in their daily activities, particularly the U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Energy, Interior, and Transportation. Agencies throughout the Federal government have formed alliances to more effectively share and use their environmental information. These organizations can provide access to a wide variety of environmental data, publications, maps, and services. Some of these Federal programs, resources, and committees are discussed in the following pages. They include: • National Technical Information Service • National Cartographic Center • National Wetlands Inventory • Council on Environmental Quality • Federal Information Centers • EPA/Federal Agency Environmental Roundtable • Interagency multi-media programs. States, however, are also encouraged to pursue other sources of information available through the U.S. Government's Executive and Legislative Branches, such as the Library of Congress and various Congressional organizations. SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE - 41 ------- ACCESS TO INFORMATION The Federal government develops, collects, and distributes a diverse array of materials that contain environmental information. A number of Federal organizations also provide assistance in accessing environmental information sources. Some of these national information resources are described in the following pages. NATIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION SERVICE The National Technical Information Service (NTIS) provides access to U.S. and foreign government-sponsored research and development results. NTIS is a pri- mary source for government scientific and technical information, and they have a catalog of the products and services offered. NTIS: • Announces summaries of completed and ongoing U.S. and foreign government-sponsored research and development and engineering activities. • Provides the complete technical reports for most of these results. • Manages the Federal Computer Prod- ucts Center, which provides access to software, data files, and databases produced by Federal agencies. • Manages the Center for the Utiliza- tion of Federal Technology, which runs the most active inventions licensing program in the U.S. Gov- ernment. • Offers U.S. firms access to foreign government research and engineer- ing programs. NTIS is the lead U.S. Government agency in the exchange of technical information. Costs vary according to the product or service in question. For more informa- tion, call or write the NTIS at: (800) 553-NTIS National Technical Information Service U.S. Department of Commerce 5285 Port Royal Road Springfield, VA 22161 42 - SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE ------- NATIONAL CARTOGRAPHIC CENTER The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)/Soil Conservation Service's National Cartographic Center offers a variety of ser- vices and information. The Center responds to requests for national soils geographic data- bases and their interpretative attribute files, as well as GIS resource data and maps. For information, contact: (817)334-5292 or (817)334-5559 National Cartographic Center Soil Conservation Service U.S. Department of Agriculture P.O. Box 6567 Fort Worth, Texas 761 15 NATIONAL WETLANDS INVENTORY The U.S. Department of Interior/Fish and Wildlife Service's National Wetlands Inventory characterizes the wetland resources in the U.S. It provides status and trend information. A geo-referenced wetland database using geographic information system technologies is under development. To obtain National Wetlands Inventory maps, contact: (800) USA-MAPS To obtain further information on the National Wetlands Inventory, contact: (813)893-3624 National Wetlands Inventory U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 9720 Executive Center Drive Monroe Building, Suite 101 St. Petersburg, FL 33702-2440 GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE The General Accounting Office (GAO) evaluates the activities of Federal departments, agencies, and organizations. Many assessments have been conducted to address environmental programs, activities and issues. Some parties, including State officials, may receive GAO reports free of charge. To obtain copies of GAO reports or a list of available reports, contact: (202)275-6241 Document Handling and Information Services Facility U.S. GAO P.O. Box 60 15 Gaithersburg, MD 20877 SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE -43 ------- GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE The Government Printing Office (GPO) prints and binds publications issued from Congress and the departments and agencies of the Federal government. The GPO sells publications through mail orders and government bookstores. It also administers the depository library program through which selected government publications are made available in libraries throughout the country. GPO has catalogs of new or popular publications which are available through them. The cost depends upon the publication. For orders and inquiries, contact: (202)783-3238 Superintendent of Documents Government Printing Office Washington, DC 20402 COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), part of the Executive Office of the President, collects environmental statistics from across Federal agencies and publishes them as a section of its annual Environmental Quality report and also in periodic environmental trends publications. The Environmental Quality report is available from CEQ, GPO, and NTIS. For more information on CEQ activities or publications, contact: (202) 395-5750 Council on Environmental Quality 722 Jackson Place NW Washington, DC 20503 44 - SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE ------- FEDERAL INFORMATION CENTERS The General Services Administration (GSA) has established Federal Information Centers (FICs) throughout the United States to assist the public in locating particular Federal agencies or individuals to address their specific concerns. Since FICs can be accessed via local telephone service, refer to the government listings in the telephone directory for the nearest metropolitan area. |[_J_J| References Two of the more commonly referenced GPO publications are the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). The Federal Register publicizes proposed rules written by Federal agencies along with notices of public hearings. It is published every government business day. A yearly subscription to the paperback version (FR) is $340. The CFR codifies final regulations having general applicability and legal effect which have previously appeared in the Federal Register. The various books in this series (CFR91) are issued irregularly, and a yearly subscription to paperback books is $620. Both are available through GPO at the address on the previous page. Both of these publications are also available at many libraries (general public as well as EPA). SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE - 45 ------- ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF FEDERAL ASSISTANCE Since a variety of governmental organizations have environmental responsibilities, there are numerous sources of information available. This section does not present a comprehensive listing of these sources, but rather illustrates the types of available resources. GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS A number of interagency groups and organizations have been formed to more effectively address environmental issues and activities. These groups share information and forge cooperative environ- mental solutions to complex problems. FEDERAL GEOGRAPHIC DATA COMMITTEE The Federal Geographic Data Committee, established under the authority of OMB Circu- lar A-16, promotes the coordinated develop- ment, use, sharing, and dissemination of sur- veying, mapping, and related spatial data. The Committee is comprised of representatives from fourteen Federal departments and inde- pendent agencies. Subcommittees have been formed to coordinate several categories of data, including base cartographic, cadastral, cultural and demographic, geodetic, geologic, ground transportation, soils, vegetation, and wetlands. In addition, workgroups have been established to work on issues common to all data categories, such as standards, technology, and liaison to the non-Federal community, including States, localities, the private sector, and academia. The Committee publishes the FGD Newsletter, which describes its efforts. To obtain more information, contact: (703)648-4533 Executive Secretary Federal Geographic Data Committee U.S. Geological Survey 590 National Center Reston, Virginia 22092 46 - SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE ------- EPA/FEDERAL AGENCY ENVIRONMENTAL ROUNDTABLE The EPA/Federal Agency Environmental Roundtable is a standing Federal agency group, with members from approximately fifty individual Federal departments or agencies, that meets on a regular basis to exchange infor- mation concerning existing or pending EPA policy, strategy, standards, and regulations. The Roundtable is convened under author- ity of Executive Order 12088, issued by the President. Section 1-2 requires that "each Executive agency shall consult with the Administrator and with State, interstate, and local agencies concerning the best techniques and methods available for the prevention, control, and abatement of environmental pol- lution," and Section 1-3 indicates that "the Administrator shall provide technical advice and assistance to Executive agencies in order to ensure their cost-effective and timely com- pliance with applicable pollution control standards." The Environmental Roundtable is convened to partially fulfill this consultative and technical assistance mandate between EPA and the other Federal agencies. The Roundtable also provides a forum for the exchange of information on pollution prevention, abatement, or control techniques utilized in all environmental programs, as well as successful hazardous waste cleanup technologies attempted by Federal agencies throughout the nation. For further information, contact: (202)260-5908 Office of Federal Facilities Enforcement (OE-2261) U.S. EPA 40 1M Street, SW Washington, DC 20460 REGION 5 ROUNDTABLE ON INTERAGENCY COOPERATION EPA Region 5 has recently begun to form an interagency roundtable to address ecosys- tems management issues in the Midwest. Since there are many Federal, State, and local agencies and other public groups involved in ecosystems information, research, education, and management, this group will seek to adopt a cooperative interagency approach to facili- tate the accomplishment of mutual goals. Ini- tial participants included representatives from the U.S. Forest Service, National Parks Ser- vice, International Joint Commission, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), EPA Great Lakes National Program Office and EPA Region 5, Illinois Natural History Survey, Illinois Department of Conservation, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, and Michigan State University. The EPA Region 5 Roundtable on Inter- agency Cooperation in ecosystems intends to meet on a semi-annual basis beginning with a meeting on November 12-14, 1991. The first action to be undertaken will be to create staff- level workgroups and to develop an annual plan for work among agencies. For more information, contact: (312)353-6148 Mr. Louis Blume Planning and Management Division U.S. EPA Region 5 77 W. Jackson Boulevard (MB-19J) Chicago, Illinois 60604 SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE - 47 ------- The Federal and State governments have undertaken many large, multi-media projects to restore environmental health to our nation's water bodies. These projects have in common an ecosystem approach to solving environmental problems; the approaches are comprehensive and dependent on the active participation of a very large group of govern- ment agencies and private organizations. Examples of four multi-media, geographic- specific projects—Chesapeake Bay, Puget Sound, Great Lakes, and Gulf of Mexico—are highlighted in the following discussion. CHESAPEAKE BAY The Chesapeake Bay is the country's larg- est estuary— efforts to restore this area are of national significance. The Bay program is making progress through the efforts of various Federal and State agencies, special interest organizations, and citizen advocate groups. The success of this program is dependent on a cooperative, multi-media arrangement. In addition to EPA and environmental agencies in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, many other agencies are active in the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay program by formal agree- ment, including the Soil Conservation Ser- vice, the Forest Service, the USDA, the Fish and Wildlife Service, USGS, and NOAA. Other participants without agreements include the National Park Service, National Highway Administration, and the Coast Guard. Citizens groups include the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and the Chesapeake Executive Council's Citizen Advisory Committee. EPA established a Chesapeake Bay Liai- son Office to coordinate the cleanup initiatives of State and Federal agencies under the overall direction of the Chesapeake Executive Coun- cil. The Liaison Office maintains a computer center that stores monitoring data; reviews, processes, and analyzes that data; and builds mathematical models to estimate pollution loads and to project the impact of various control alternatives on Bay water quality. For more information about the Bay program, scheduled meetings, or other current activities, call the Chesapeake Regional Information Service at: 1-(800)662-CRIS For more information about the EPA's role in the Bay restoration, call or write: (800)523-2281 (301) 267-0061 Chesapeake Bay Program U.S. EPA Annapolis City Marina 410 Severn Avenue, Suite 109 Annapolis, MD 21403 48 - SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE ------- PUGET SOUND The Puget Sound Estuary Program was established in 1985 by EPA and the Washing- ton Department of Ecology. The program's primary objective is to minimize contamina- tion of Puget Sound and to protect its living resources. One of the key program ele- ments is its "urban bay approach," which focuses on site-specific pollution control measures within the well-defined bodies of water and associated drainage basins. The strength of the urban bay approach comes from its geographic focus, use of action teams in the field, and use of available data to minimize wasteful or redundant studies and maximize immediate action. The efficiency of existing contaminant control programs is maximized by focusing multi-agency actions on prioritized contaminated sites. Over 450 different groups participate in the Puget Sound program. Organizations include: NOAA, the National Marine Fisheries Service, and the Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle. A regional urban bay program serves as a focal point for administrating the various programs. For more information on the Puget Sound program, call or write: (206) 493-9300 or l-(800)-54-SOUND Puget Sound Water Quality Authority Mail Stop PV15 P.O. Box 40900 Olympia, WA 98504-0900 GREAT LAKES In 1978, the Great Lakes National Pro- gram Office (GLNPO) was created to oversee the United States' fulfillment of its obligations under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agree- ment with Canada. The goal of the Water Quality Agreement is to "restore and maintain the physical, chemical, and biological integrity of the Great Lakes Basin ecosystem." This emphasis on a comprehensive ecosystem approach to water quality management is the cornerstone of GLNPO's operations. GLNPO's ecosystem approach to envi- ronmental management resulted from a grow- ing understanding of the many inter-related and inter-dependent factors that govern the eco- logical health of estuary systems. The ecosys- tem approach has dictated the involvement and cooperation of many different organizations. It is GLNPO's task to bring together the many different U.S. programs and provide a forum for them to work together to achieve relationships that promote multi-media solu- tions to environmental problems. In addition to EPA, GLNPO coordinates with NOAA, USGS, the Army Corps of Engineers, the Fish and Wildlife Service, the Soil Conservation Ser- vice, the Coast Guard, Environment Canada, the Ontario Provincial Government, and the International Joint Commission. For more information on the Great Lakes project, call or write: (312)353-2117 Great Lakes National Program Office 9th Floor 77 West Jackson Boulevard, (G-9J) Chicago, IL 60604 SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE - 49 ------- GULF OF MEXICO In August of 1988, the Gulf of Mexico Program was established in response to signs of serious long-term environmental damage appearing throughout the marine ecosystem of "America's Sea." The main purpose of the Program was to develop and implement a management strategy aimed at protecting, restoring, and maintaining the health and productivity of the Gulf. Because of the complexity and serious- ness of the problems in the Gulf, a number of government agencies and private organiza- tions have joined together to work on solu- tions. The Gulf of Mexico Program relies on the support of many of the same organizations that are involved with the Great Lakes, Chesa- peake Bay, and Puget Sound Programs. The Gulf Program distributes the informa- tion it collects to the scientific community, legislative bodies, policy makers, resource managers, public interest groups, industry, and the public. This cooperative process has proven effective in efforts to educate and inform organizations involved with the resto- ration of the Gulf ecosystem. The Gulf Program maintains an electronic bulletin board, accessible by anyone with a computer and modem. The system allows users to search its Catalog of Environmental Data Bases and a Directory of Gulf Specialists. The catalog and directory help users locate information such as organizations, reference documents, databases, information sources, and points of contact. For more information on the Gulf of Mexico Program, call or write: (601) 688-3726 The Gulf of Mexico Program Office Building 1103, Room 202 Stennis Space Center, MS 39529-6000 50 - SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE ------- here are numerous publications about the relationship between the Federal J_L government and the environment. It is far beyond the scope of this document to catalog all of them. Instead, this section should be viewed as providing examples of the types of reference documents available, both from the government itself and from commercial entities. The Guide to Key Environmental Statistics in the U.S. Government is a valuable resource guide. This document provides information on the U.S. government programs that develop and distribute key environmental statistics. The document addresses the following types of statistics: ° Environmental pressures, such as energy, mining, agriculture, manu- facturing, and transportation ° Environmental quality, such as ambi- ent air and water quality, toxic con- tamination, and soil erosion 0 Human and institutional responses to environmental problems, such as governmental and industrial activi- ties and expenditures to prevent or control pollution. The information in the guide is organized by Federal department and agency, and a sepa- rate record is presented for each of the 76 statistical programs. Each record includes background information, statistical coverage, data collection methods and frequency, geographic coverage, contacts, recent publi- cations, and availability of data bases. In addi- tion, the guide contains a key word index and an index of databases. This guide is available in hard copy as well as on disk. The Guide was originally published in April 1990 by the World Resources Institute. The document is undergoing extensive revisions and an updated version was made available in the spring of 1992. For orders and inquiries, contact: (202) 260-3726 Center for Environmental Statistics Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation U.S. EPA (PM-223) 401 M Street, SW Washington, DC 20460 MATERIAL BELONGS TO:' US EPA TOXICS LIBRARY WASHINGTON, DC 20460 (202) 260-3944 SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE - 51 ------- TheFederallRMDirectory (February 1991) is developed by the Interagency Committee on Information Resources Management (IAC/ IRM) to facilitate and encourage the sharing of IRM information among the IAC/IRM mem- bers and other Federal IRM managers. The document identifies IRM contacts throughout the Federal government. Copies can be obtained by contacting GSA at: (202) 501-2426 Information Resources Management Service (IRMS-KAP) U.S. General Services Administration 18th & F Street, NW Washington, DC 20405 The Federal Executive Directory supplies complete contact information for more than 32,500 key officials in the Executive Office of the President, Cabinet Departments, major Federal administrative agencies, and the U.S. Congress. It is published every two months, and a one-year subscription is $155. The Fed- eral Regional Executive Directory provides complete contact information on field offices of Federal government agencies and de- partments. It is published semi-annually, and a one-year subscription is $110. (202) 333-8620 Carroll Publishing Company 1058 Thomas Jefferson Street, NW Washington, DC 20007 The Directory of Environmental Information Sources, 3rd Edition provides sources for obtaining Federal and State government infor- mation (Docketroom, Congressional Desk, Legislative Information Office, Public Infor- mation Office, and EPA/OSHA offices); pro- fessional and trade organizations and associa- tions, and environmental publications and databases. For each entry, itincludes addresses, phone numbers, descriptive paragraphs, and pricing and membership information where applicable. The cost is $69. The 1992-1993 Environmental Telephone Directory covers U.S. Senators and Representatives and their environmental aides, U.S. Senate and House committees and subcommittees dealing with environmental issues, EPA, other Federal and executive agencies dealing with the environ- ment, and State environmental agencies. The cost is $59. (301) 921-2323 Government Institutes, Inc. 4 Research Place, Suite 200 Rockville, MD 20850 The Federal Yellow Book has listings of Administrators and top staff aides in the Executive Office of the President/Office of the Vice President, the 14 Cabinet-level Federal departments, more than 60 independent Fed- eral agencies, regional offices of selected Fed- eral departments and agencies, and Federal Information Centers in 72 cities. It is published quarterly, and a one-year subscription is $175. The Congressional Yellow Book has complete listings of Congressional leadership: Senators, Representatives, key specialists, and commit- tee and subcommittee staff. It is published quarterly, and a one-year subscription is $175. (212) 627-4140 Monitor Publishing Company 104 Fifth Avenue, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10011 52 - SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE ------- p Jo ¥ run LnJ ------- INTRODUCTION Certain associations, conferences, and councils are committed to strengthening the bond and increasing the coordination of local, State, and Federal government activities. Their aim is to keep abreast of issues that may affect their constituents and to influence environmental policy and funding. Members have found strength in numbers by having one or more associations represent and voice their collective interests. These respected groups can elevate, present, and act on local, State, and Federal concerns, including issues related to information management. The purpose of Part III is to point out the types of assistance available through the following types of organizations: • State organizations • Native American organizations • Environmental special interest groups. SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE -53 ------- STATE ORGANIZATIONS Several organizations have been established to promote the concerns and interests of States nationwide, including environmental issues. These entities maintain ongoing communications with States, as well as with Federal government representatives, to ensure that issues are identified and addressed. Such organizations also collect environmental data and seek to improve intergovernmental information sharing. Some of the most active and well represented State organizations are briefly described in the following pages. NATIONAL GOVERNORS' ASSOCIATION The National Governors' Association (NGA) includes the governors of the nation's fifty States, its commonwealths, and territo- ries. Through NGA, governors work together to deal with issues of public policy and gover- nance. NGA's mission is to provide a biparti- san forum to help shape and implement national policy and to solve State problems. The NGA is involved with environmental concerns and has focused on building informa- tion partnerships, developing hazardous waste generation policies, and addressing environ- mental management issues. Recent NGA envi- ronmental initiatives have included working with the Federal government to develop regu- lations and policies regarding cleanup of haz- ardous waste sites and clean air legislation. NGA's Information Management Program Steering Committee is involved with improving information sharing and using integrated data more effectively in decision-making. These activities are coordinated with several Federal agencies and industry representatives. NGA offers nearly twenty energy and environment-specific publications and fre- quently sponsors national conferences on environmental issues, including an annual conference on information management. For further information, call or write: (202) 624-5300 National Governors' Association Hall of the States 444 North Capitol Street, Suite 250 Washington, DC 20001 54 - SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE ------- COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS The Council of State Governments (CSG) works to strengthen State governments by promoting intergovernmental cooperation; collecting, processing, generating, and dis- seminating information needed by States; and serving as a catalyst and representa- tive on issues and opportunities affecting the States. Among the services that CSG offers are: • Providing staff services to organiza- tions of State officials in various fields of activity • Arranging conferences, offering research, surveys, and data search to the private sector • Operating a computerized library and resource database • Providing a telecommunication- based inquiry service. CSG's Center for the Environment and Natural Resources was established to assist State leaders in developing and improving environmental policy. Recently, the Center has also been charged with identifying new issues in science and technology that will affect State environmental policy. The Center is guided by a steering committee comprised of State legislators, attorneys general, and executive branch officials from all regions of the nation. CSG recent and current research topics include: environmental management, solid waste, drinking water systems, medical waste management, wastewater clean-up, and geographic information activities. CSG's publication list includes over twenty environment-specific books. One which may be of particular interest is The State Geographic Information Activities Compendium (#C-002- 91) which offers a comprehensive look at the coordination and implementation of hundreds of State GIS programs nationwide. The cost is approximately $79. Order the compendium by calling (800) 800-1910. For further information on CSG, call or write: (606)231-1939 Council of State Governments P.O. Box 11910 3572 Iron Works Pike Lexington, KY 40578 |_J_J References Information on these organizations and others referenced in this section were obtained from the Encyclopedia of Associations: National Organizations of the U.S. and the Encyclopedia of Associations: Regional, State and Local Organizations, which are available through most EPA Regional, State, college and university, and local libraries. SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE - 55 ------- NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) is a national bipartisan organization of State legislators and legislative staff which ensures States a strong, cohesive voice in the Federal decision-making process and fosters interstate communication and cooperation. NCSL provides research, technical assistance, and a forum for policy-makers to exchange ideas on the most pressing State issues. NCSL is also an effective and respected rep- resentative for the interests of State govern- ments before Congress and Federal agencies. NCSL also disseminates information on environmental issues. Its publication list includes books on solid waste management, recycling, global climate, groundwater leg- islation, and other environmental information. NCSL's State-specific services include: responses to information requests, technical assistance, publications, conferences, semi- nars, training sessions, and videotapes. NCSL's State-Federal Assembly includes a steering committee on the environment and natural resources. The Assembly informs leg- islators of developments in State-Federal rela- tions. For further information, call or write: (202)624-5400 National Conference of State Legislatures 444 North Capitol Street, NW Suite 500 Washington, DC 20001 Note: The NGA, NCSL, and CSG have recently formed a State Information Policy Consortium. The primary goal of the consor- tium is to provide a forum where State and Federal officials may meet to discuss inter- governmental information resources manage- ment problems. This consortium hopes to strengthen the Federal-State partnership as outlined in recently introduced legislation such as the Federal Information Resources Act(§1044) and OMB's revision of Circu- lar A-130. Since NGA, NCSL, and CSG were in the process of establishing memoranda of understanding at the time of this document's publication, more information on this new consortium is not available. OTHER STATE ORGANIZATIONS Other State organizations also collect data which may be vital to EPA and other organizations. Many of these organizations are affiliated with the NGA, NCSL, and CSG. They include: • The Association of State and Interstate Water Pollution Control Administra- tors (ASIWPCA) represents the Admin- istrators of State and interstate govern- mental agencies legally responsible for prevention, abatement, and control of water pollution. ASIWPCA promotes the coordination among State agencies and those of the EPA, Congress, and other Federal agencies. Call or write: (202) 624-7782 ASIWPCA 444 North Capitol Street, NW Suite 330 Washington, DC 20001 56 - SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE ------- The Association of State Drinking Water Administrators represents the collective interests of State drinking water programs and presents the views of States to Congress, EPA, and other profes- sional organizations. Call or write: (703)524-2428 ASDWA 1911 North Fort Meyer Drive Arlington, VA 22209 The Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials consists of directors and support staff of State and territorial solid and hazardous waste. Call or write: (202)624-5828 ASTSWMO 444 North Capitol Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 Interstate Conference on Water Prob- lems consists of State and regional agen- cies, non-profit organizations, and univer- sities concerned with conservation, devel- opment, and administration of water and land-related resources. Call or write: (612)223-5828 ICWP 415 Hamm Building 408 Saint Peter Street St. Paul, MN 55 102 State and Territorial Air Pollution Program Administrators (STAPPA) aims to improve the effectiveness of State and local air pollution control programs and to coordinate the activities of State and local officials in this field. STAPPA headquarters serves as liaison with EPA, Congress, industrial organi- zations, environmental organizations, and others who are interested in protecting air resources. Call or write: (202) 624-7864 STAPPA 444 North Capitol Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 The Council of Governors' Policy Advisors provides technical expertise, analysis, and information to further the objectives and effectiveness of NGA representing the interests of State governments. Call or write: (202) 624-5386 CGPA 400 North Capitol Street, NW Suite 285 Washington, DC 20001 The National Association of State Bud- get Officers serves as a liaison between States and the Federal government to pro- mote intergovernmental cooperation. Their Committee on Financial Management, Systems, and Data Reporting identifies, evaluates, and provides information on systems, techniques, and mechanisms for analysis, evaluation, and management of government programs. Call or write: (202) 624-5382 NASBO 400 North Capitol Street, NW Suite 295 Washington, DC 20001 SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE - 57 ------- NATIVE AMERICAN ORGANIZATIONS Certain Native American organizations influence environmental policies and directions. These organizations are also important because, over the next few years, some federally recognized tribal entities will be involved in an EPA program known as "Treatment as States." Tribes that qualify will be required to adhere to many of the environmental laws that govern States. With this new status, those tribes will, by law, provide environmental data to EPA. A few of the organizations that represent Native Americans are described in this section. COUNCIL OF ENERGY RESOURCE TRIBES The Council of Energy Resource Tribes (CERT) is one of the most environmentally active Native American organizations. CERT's purpose is to promote the general welfare of members through the protection, conservation, control, and prudent manage- ment of their oil, coal, natural gas, and other resources. CERT provides on-site technical assistance to tribes in all aspects of energy resource management. Protecting the environment is a funda- mental goal of CERT. This information helps these leaders make well-informed deci- sions— decisions which create a healthy balance between prospering economies and caring for air, land, water, wildlife, and people. CERT's Tribal Environmental Insti- tute offers a variety of educational work- shops. Topics include: tribal ownership and operation of public water systems, solid and hazardous waste disposal and manage- ment, water quality, and hazardous and radioactive waste transportation. CERT also sponsors two EPA intern programs to foster environmental education for tribes. CERT's environmental specialists visit reserva- tions to provide technical assistance, con- duct needs analyses, and develop water qual- ity guides. 58 - SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE ------- CERT also has a non-profit subsidiary called CERT Technical Services Corpo- ration (CERT TSC), which was formed to make the expertise and experience gained from over 2,500 technical projects available to both member and non-member tribes, Indian organizations, government agencies, and private entities or individuals. Services are offered on a direct contract basis. CERT TSC publishes a newsletter to disseminate environmentally related information and to enable those working in the field of tribal environmental protection to share ideas, solutions to problems, and approaches. CERT TSC also publishes handbooks which provide detailed guidance and examples for preparing applications for primary enforce- ment responsibility. For more information, call or write: (303) 297-2378 The Council of Energy Resource Tribes 1999 Broadway, Suite 2600 Denver, CO 80202-5726 OTHER NATIVE AMERICAN ORGANIZATIONS Some other environmentally active Native American organizations include: • The National Congress of American Indians seeks to protect, conserve, and develop Indian natural and human resources; serve legislative interests of Indian tribes; and improve health, education, and economic conditions. Call or write: (202)546-9404 Native American Rights Fund pro- vides legal counsel in the protection of Indian lands and resources and main- tains a National Indian Law Library. Call or write: (303) 447-8760 Native American Rights Fund 1506 Broadway Boulder, CO 80302 NCAI 900 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20003 SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE - 59 ------- ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS Special interest groups are an integral part of the environmental arena. These private organizations provide additional insight into environmental issues and concerns. Many of these groups collect and share environmental data with State and Federal agencies through formal and informal agreements. A few prominent groups are listed here. ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is a public interest organization of lawyers, scientists, and economists dedicated to the protection and improvement of environmental quality and public health. EDF works toward responsible reform of public policy in the fields of toxic chemical regulation, toxicology, radiation, air quality, energy, water resources, agriculture, ozone depletion and the greenhouse effect, wildlife, and international environment. EDF initiates legal actions and litigation in environmental public service and education campaigns. EDF promotes research, public edu- cation, and administrative and legislative action. The organization maintains an Evironmental Information Exchange (EIE) computerized service which provides State and Federal environmental agencies access to scientific, economic, legal, and regulatory information. Although the role of the EIE system is currently under review, it maintains data gleaned from studies in toxics, solid waste, and pollution prevention which has been shared with several Federal agencies. EDF studies are funded with Federal, State, industry, and private grants. The findings of these studies are available upon request. For more information, call or write: (212)505-2100 Environmental Defense Fund 257 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10010 60 - SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE ------- THE NATURE CONSERVANCY The Nature Conservancy is dedicated to the preservation of ecological diversity through the protection of natural areas. The Conservancy identifies ecologically signifi- cant lands and protects them through gift, pur- chase, and advice to government or private agencies. The Conservancy also provides long-term stewardship for one thousand con- servancy-owned preserves and makes most conservancy lands available on request for nondestructive use by educational and scien- tific organizations. The Conservancy compiles statistics and maintains a computerized National Heritage Inventory (data on flora and fauna in the U.S. and abroad). This inventory resides in the Biological and Conservation Data Sys- tem, a PC-based data management package that facilitates the collection, distribution, and exchange of information including sites, land ownership parcels, managed areas, and sources of information. This data can be ex- ported to CIS (ARC/INFO ) or other data- base applications. The Conservancy has memoranda of understanding in place with several govern- ment agencies including the EPA, the Depart- ment of Defense, the Forest Service, BLM, and USGS. The Conservancy has a unique way of establishing its Natural Heritage Pro- grams and Conservation Data Centers — it enters into a partnership with States and, as the program develops, it is slowly trans- ferred over to State management. So far, ap- proximately 80% of the State programs have been transferred. For more information, call or write: (703)841-5300 The Nature Conservancy 18 15 North Lynn Street Arlington, VA 22209 SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE - 61 ------- OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS Many other environmental special inter- est groups exist. Some of the more prominent groups include: • World Wildlife Fund and Conservation Foundation recently merged, and are now know as the World Wildlife Fund. Together they seek to protect the biological resources upon which human well-being depends. Their activities are scientifically based and support public and private conservation agencies and governments in carrying out projects and services. For more information call or write: (202)293-4800 World Wildlife Fund 1250 Twenty-Fourth Street, NW Washington, DC 20037 National Audubon Society is interested in ecology, energy, and the conservation and restoration of natural resources with emphasis on wildlife, wildlife habitats, soil, water, and forests. The Society conducts research programs to aid endangered species, supports a force of 35 wardens to patrol wildlife sanctuaries, and produces educational materials. Divisions include government relations and science. Call or write: (212)832-3200 National Audubon Society 950 3rd Avenue New York, NY 10022 National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is a federation of State and territorial conservation organizations and asso- ciate members. NWF encourages the intelligent management of the life- sustaining resources of the earth and promotes a greater appreciation of these resources, their community relationship, and wise use. NWF also gives organiza- tional and financial assistance to local conservation projects. NWF sells an extensive directory of conservation organizations. Call or write: (202) 797-6800 National Wildlife Federation 1400 Sixteenth Street, NW Washington, DC 20036-2266 Sierra Club is a group of individuals concerned with nature and its interrela- tionship with man. It strives to: protect and conserve the natural resources of the U.S. and world, undertake scientific and educational studies concerning man's environment and the natural ecosystems of the world, and educate others about the need to preserve and restore the quality of the environment and the integrity of those systems. Their committees include air quality, hazardous materials, interna- tional environment, solid waste, and water resources. Call or write: 15s (415)776-2211 Sierra Club 730 Polk Street San Francisco, CA 94 109 62 - SEDM's STATE RESOURCE GUIDE ------- The National SEDM Program welcomes your comments on the State Resource Guide. If you have more information, information which should be added, or general feedback on the guide as a whole, we want to hear about it. Thank you in advance for your input! 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