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PUBLICLY AVAILABLE SYSTEMS FROM THE
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S
INFORMATION SYSTEMS INVENTORY
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed the Information Systems Inventory (ISI)
for use by its personnel, its governmental partners and clients, and the public. The purpose of the ISI
is to provide an index, and pathfinder to EPA's computer-based information systems and inventories.
These entries are taken from the January 1994 edition of the ISI.
This listing contains data about many of EPA's systems which are "publicly accessible". This is by no
means a comprehensive listing. If you need assistance in identifying an EPA system which is not
included on this list, please feel free to contact INFOTERRA/USA with as much information about the
system as you have, and we will be happy to look for more information for you.
Please note that each system includes a CONTACT. For any additional information regarding each
of these systems, including availability, cost, and further technical detail, you must contact this person
directly. INFOTERRA/USA is happy to provide this listing as a pointer to EPA systems that may
be of interest to you. We do not, however, operate as a distributor for any of the systems on the
list.
United States INFOTERRA, 3404 Phone:(202)260-5917
Environmental Protection 401 M Street, S.W. FAX: (202) 260-3923
Agency Washington. D.C. 20460 INTERNET:
U.S.A library-infoterra@
epamail.epa.gov
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ACID RAIN DATA SYSTEM EMISSIONS TRACKING SYSTEM [UAM]
CONTACT: LARRY MORITZ, ACID RAIN DIVISION-SOURCE ASSESSMENT BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, 6204J
401 M STREET SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202) 233-9144
PURPOSE: Compliance or Enforcement; Technology Development; Analysis
SOURCE(S): Required Reporting Organizations
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Online interactive (system dial up)
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: COBOL; ADABAS
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM ES/9000; IBM PC Stand Alone; IBM PC LAN Compatible
ABSTRACT: The Emissions Tracking System provides EPA with capability for capturing and validating emissions from sources
regulated under Title IV, Acid Rain Deposition, of the Clean Air Act. It provides for capture and review of hourly
emissions on a parameter-by-parameter basis (SO2 and NOX concentration; and data on performance of continuous
emissions monitoring systems).
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER TRACKING SYSTEM [AOTS]
CONTACT: PETER BAHOR, ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION DIVISION-ENFORCEMENT BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, WH550E
401 M STREET SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202) 260-7280
PURPOSE: Compliance or Enforcement; Analysis; Oversight
SOURCE(S): EPA
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Electronic output
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone
ABSTRACT: AOTS is a Headquarters-run database which is updated quarterly with regional administrative orders. Various data
elements are tracked including proposed and final issuance dates, as well as, penalty assessed information and violation
information.
AEROMETRIC INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SYSTEM [AIRS]
CONTACT: TOM LINK, TECHNICAL SUPPORT DIVISION-NATIONAL AIR DATA BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, MD14
RTF, NC 27711
PHONE: (919) 541-5456
PURPOSE: Compliance or Enforcement; Trend Assessment; Analysis
SOURCE(S): Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local); Required Reporting Organizations
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Online interactive (system dial up)
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: ADABAS/NATURAL
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM ES/9000; IBM PC LAN Compatible; IBM PC Stand Alone
ABSTRACT: AIRS stores air quality, point source emissions, and area/mobile source data required by Federal regulations from
the 50 states. Monitoring is required for the criteria pollutants based on population, pollutant sources, geographical area,
etc. Point sources emitting more than 100 tons per year of any criteria pollutant (except 5 tons per year for lead and 1000
tons per year for CO) must report actual or estimated annual emissions data. The Agency's publications are available
from NTIS. Extensive summary and online graphics available.
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AIRBORNE PARTICULATE AND PRECIPITATION DATA [ERD]
CONTACT: CHARLES PETKO, OFFICE OF RADIATION PROGRAMS-NATIONAL AIR AND RADIATION
ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA
1504 AVENUE A
MONTGOMERY, AL 36115
PHONE: (205) 270-3411
PURPOSE: Development of Regulations or Standards; Trend Assessment; Risk Assessment
SOURCE(S): Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local); Other Nongovernmental Organizations
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Hardcopy output
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: FORTRAN
COMPUTER TYPE: VAX
ABSTRACT: This data base contains data on gross beta concentration in samples of airborne participates and precipitation.
Location (city & state), 5 hour field estimate (picocuries per cubic meter), maximum, minimum, and average results for
some are provided. This system also contains millimeters of rainfall analyzed and reported in nanocuries per square
meter. Specific gamma is reported in picocuries per liter.
AMBDINT MONITORING SYSTEM [DATATRAK]
CONTACT: JAMES LUEY, WATER MANAGEMENT DIVISION-WATER QUALITY BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, 8WMWO
999 18TH STREET, SUITE 500
DENVER, CO 80202
PHONE: (303) 293-1577
PURPOSE: Development of Regulations or Standards
SOURCE(S): Required Reporting Organizations; EPA
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: DBASE III
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone
ABSTRACT: System design allows user to identify which permittees are monitoring what ambient surface water parameters. The
user can identify as many as 21 parameters including how often sampling was done at each site. System is used in
comparison studies and assist in wasteload allocation (WLA) modeling.
AN OPERATION SYSTEM FOR PREDICTING THE POPULATION HEALTH EFFECTS FROM
SHALLOW TRENCH OPERATION [PRESTOPOP]
CONTACT: CHENGYENG HUNG, CRITERIA AND STANDARDS DIVISION-WASTE STANDARDS AND RISK
ASSESSMENT
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, 6602J
401 M STREET SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202) 233-9204
PURPOSE: Development of Regulations or Standards; Compliance or Enforcement; Risk Assessment
SOURCE(S): EPA
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Hardcopy output
APPLICATION TYPE: Model
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: FORTRAN & BASIC
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone
ABSTRACT: The PRESTOEPAPOP model is designed to calculate the population health effects resulting from the disposal of
lowlevel radioactive waste in a shallow trench. The model is a system model which employed simple radionuclide
transport and exposure submodels. The operation system includes a user-fnendly interface software de signed to assist
users to prepare the input file required to execute the main program.
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AQUATIC TOXICITY INFORMATION RETRIEVAL [AQUIRE]
CONTACT: CHRISTINE RUSSOM, ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LABORATORY DULUTH-PREDICTIVE
TOXICOLOGY BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA
6201 CONGDON BLVD.
DULUTH, MN 55804
PHONE: (218) 720-5709
PURPOSE: Risk Assessment; Compliance or Enforcement; Development of Regulations or Standards
SOURCE(S): Literature; EPA
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Electronic output
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: FORTRAN
COMPUTER TYPE: VAX
ABSTRACT: AQUIRE contains information on the toxicity of any chemical (except oils) to fresh and saltwater organisms (not
including bacteria and amphibians). Acute, sublethal, and bioconcentration effects are recorded for freshwater and marine
organisms. Papers and final reports are reviewed and information on test conditions and results are entered into the
system's data base. The purpose of AQUIRE is to provide quick access to a comprehensive, systematic, computerized
compilation of aquatic toxic effects data.
ASIWPCA FILE
CONTACT: BOB KING, ASSESSMENT AND WATERSHED PROTECTION DIVISION-MONITORING BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, WH553
401 M STREET SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202) 260-7028
PURPOSE: Trend Assessment; Analysis
SOURCE(S): Other Data Systems; EPA; Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local)
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Online interactive (system dial up)
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: INHOUSE SOFTWARE
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM ES/9000
ABSTRACT: This system accesses various files and data and generates reports which are used to descnbe the quality of selected
water bodies in a state.
CASE STUDY DATABASE SYSTEM [CSDS]
CONTACT: NEWMAN SMITH, PERMITS AND STATE PROGRAMS DIVISION-STATE AND REGIONAL PROGRAMS
BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, 5303W
401 M STREET SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (703) 308-8757
PURPOSE: Administrative; Special Study; Analysis; EPA
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Electronic output
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: DBASE III
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone
ABSTRACT: This system was developed to facilitate locating case specific in formation and to support rule and guidance
development activities affecting facility location, corrective action, and closure. Over 200 case studies have been
organized into a library and detailed computerized data base system by data fields and key words. These case studies will
address the following topics: floodplains, poor foundation, surface water impact areas, special groundwater conditions,
air impact areas, proximity of units to population, disposal technology, treatment, laws and acts, waste types,
environmental effects, location, compliance and corrective action. CSDB is written in dBase III on an IBM PC.
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CENTER FOR EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT MODELING ELECTRONIC BULLETIN BOARD
SYSTEM [CEAM BBS]
CONTACT: ROBERT AMBROSE, ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LABORATORY ATHENS-ASSESSMENT BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA
960 COLLEGE STATION RD.
ATHENS, GA 30605
PHONE: (706) 546-3130
PURPOSE: Risk Assessment; Analysis; Development of Regulations or Standards
SOURCE(S): EPA; Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local)
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Online interactive (system dial up)
APPLICATION TYPE: Bulletin Board
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: WILDCAT (BBS SOFTWARE)
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone
ABSTRACT: The CEAM uses an electronic bulletin board system in the distribution and support of computer models.
CITY AND COUNTY FILES MASTER FILE [CMF|
CONTACT: BOB KING, ASSESSMENT AND WATERSHED PROTECTION DIVISION-MONITORING BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, WH553
401 M STREET SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202) 260-7028
PURPOSE: Analysis; Trend Assessment
SOURCE(S): Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local); Other Nongovernmental Organizations; EPA
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Online interactive (system dial up)
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: INHOUSE SOFTWARE (IHS)
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM ES/9000
ABSTRACT: CMF contains locations and population information for major cities in the U.S. This file is no longer active but the
data are still used.
CLEAN AIR STATUS AND TRENDS NETWORK [CASTNET]
CONTACT: JAMES REAGAN, QUALITY ASSURANCE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT DIVISION-DATA SYSTEMS
BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, 78A
RTF, NC 27711
PHONE: (919) 541-4486
PURPOSE: Trend Assessment; Anticipatory /Research; Risk Assessment
SOURCE(S): EPA; Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local); Other Nongovernmental Organizations
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Electronic output
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: FOCUS AND FORTRAN MOVING TO ORACLE
COMPUTER TYPE: VAX; IBM PC LAN Compatible
ABSTRACT: CASTNET incorporates data from the Acid Deposition System and National Dry Deposition Network. The ADS
data include precipitation chemistry and volume results from the US and Canada. The NDDN consists of up to 50 sites
with hourly meteorology and ozone and weekly Tiller particle sample chemistry results.
CLEAN AIR ACT ASSESSMENT PACKAGE 1988 FOR PERSONAL COMPUTERS [CAP88PC]
CONTACT: BARRY PARKS, LAS VEGAS FACILITY-FIELD STUDIES BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA
P.O. BOX 98517
LAS VEGAS, NV 89193
PHONE: (702) 798-2443
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PURPOSE: Compliance or Enforcement; Development of Regulations or Standards; Risk Assessment
SOURCE(S): Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local); Other Nongovernmental Organizations; Literature
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Distributed interactive (system available for offsite installation)
APPLICATION TYPE: Model
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: FORTRAN 77, "C"
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone
ABSTRACT: The CAP88PC software package allows users to perform full-featured dose and risk assessments in a personal
computer environment for the purpose of demonstrating compliance with 40 CFR 61.93(a). CAP88PC provides the
CAP88 methodology for assessments of both collective populations and maximally-exposed individuals, and allows users
to edit environmental transport variables. The complete set of dose and risk factors and stability array data used in CAP88
is provided. CAP88PC differs from the dose assessment soft ware AIRDOSPC in that it estimates risk as well as dose,
it offers a wider selection of radionuclide and meteorological data, it provides the capability for collective population
assessments, and it allows users greater freedom to alter transport variable values.
CLEAN LAKES CLEARINGHOUSE [CLC]
CONTACT: SUSAN RATCLIFFE
ADDRESS: TERRENE INSTITUTE
1717 K STREET, N.W. SUITE 801
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
PHONE: (202) 260-5404
SOURCE(S): Required Reporting Organizations; Literature
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Online interactive (system dial up)
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: BASIS
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM ES/9000
ABSTRACT: The Clean Lakes Cleannghouse collects, organizes, and disseminates information on lake restoration, management
and protection. The database includes citations and abstracts of technical reports, conference papers, journal articles, and
other published materials, indexed by keyword, title, author, state/region, and date. The database is maintained on the
U.S. EPA mainframe, with periodic downloads for use on computerized bulletin boards and user PC's. The
Clearinghouse staff responds to inquiries and provides printed bibliographies on lake topics.
COMPUTER-AIDED MANAGEMENT OF EMERGENCY OPERATIONS [CAMEO]
CONTACT: KATHLEEN BISHOP, CHEMICAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND PREVENTION OFFICE
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, OS120
401 M STREET SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202) 260-5338
PURPOSE: Risk Assessment; Analysis
SOURCE(S): Literature
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Distributed interactive (system available for offsite installation)
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: DBASE III
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone
ABSTRACT: This database was developed from the literature on 506 selected chemicals, evaluated for evidence that these
chemicals induce tumors in experimental animals and this assessment comprises the GeneTox Carcinogen Data Base.
Three major sources of information were used to create this evaluated data base: all 185 chemicals determined by the
International Agency for Research on Cancer to have sufficient evidence of carcinogenic activity in experimental animals;
28 selected chemicals bioassayed for carcinogenic activity by the National Toxicology Program/National Cancer Institute
and found to induce tumors in mice and rats; and 293 selected chemicals which had been evaluated in genetic toxicology
and related bioassays as determined from previous GeneTox reports.
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CONSOLIDATED LIST OF CHEMICALS SUBJECT TO REPORTING UNDER EMERGENCY
PLANNING & COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT [LOL]
CONTACT: KATHLEEN BISHOP, CHEMICAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND PREVENTION OFFICE
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, OS 120
401 M STREET SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202) 260-5338
PURPOSE: Compliance or Enforcement; Development of Regulations or Standards
SOURCE(S): EPA
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Distributed interactive (system available for offsite installation)
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: DBASE III
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone
ABSTRACT: The system is a database containing the specific chemicals listed for reporting under the Emergency Planning and
Community Right-To-Know Act along with threshold and importable quantities and RCRA codes. It is also available in
paper copies from the EPCRA hot line.
COORDINATED LIST OF CHEMICALS [CLC]
CONTACT: HEINZ P KOLLIG, ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LABORATORY ATHENS-MEASUREMENTS BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA
960 COLLEGE STATION RD.
ATHENS, GA 30613
PHONE: (706) 546-3770
PURPOSE: Anticipatory /Research; Risk Assessment; Special Study
SOURCE(S): EPA
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Distributed interactive (system available for offsite installation)
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: DBASE IV
ABSTRACT: The CLC provides information on who studies what in EPA's ORD laboratories.
DRINKING WATER SUPPLY FILE FDWS]
CONTACT: BOB KING, ASSESSMENT AND WATERSHED PROTECTION DIVISION-MONITORING BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, WH553
401 M STREET SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202) 260-7028
PURPOSE: Analysis; Trend Assessment
SOURCE(S): Other Data Systems; EPA; Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local)
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Online interactive (system dial up)
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: INHOUSE SOFTWARE
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM ES/9000
ABSTRACT: This system contains location information on drinking water sites in the United States.
EMAP LOUISIANIAN PROVINCE DATA INFORMATION SYSTEM [EMAPLP]
CONTACT: JOHN MCCAULEY, ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LABORATORY GULF BREEZE
ADDRESS: EPA RESEARCH LAB
1 SABINE ISLAND DRIVE
GULF BREEZE, FL 32561
PHONE: (904) 934-9353
PURPOSE: Special Study; Analysis
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
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ACCESS METHOD: Distributed interactive (system available for offsite installation)
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: CLIPPER DATABSE LANGUAGE FOR PC
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone; IBM PC LAN Compatible
ABSTRACT: The EMAP/LP data system allows users to enter data collected from field or laboratory operations into a PC
computer. Procedures are available to transfer and receive data remotely, QC data, export data to dBase III compatible
formats, and form creation.
ENFORCEMENT DOCUMENT RETRIEVAL SYSTEM [EDRS]
CONTACT: MERLE J MILLER, OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS AND PROGRAM
OPERATIONS-INFORMATION MANAGEMENT BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, LE133
401 M STREET SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202) 260-2614
PURPOSE: Compliance or Enforcement
SOURCE(S): EPA
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, AH Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Online interactive (system dial up)
APPLICATION TYPE: Text/Image
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: DBMS: BASIS; AVAILABLE ON 9TRACK TAPES ASCII
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM ES/9000
ABSTRACT: EDRS is an automated data base that contains the full text of enforcement documents (e.g., policy, guidance,
consent decree). Documents are fully indexed. The user can search the data base for applicable documents and text by
specifying words or phrases of interest. Access is available to anyone with a valid mainframe User ID.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCING INFORMATION NETWORK [EFIN]
CONTACT: VERA HANNIGAN, RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DIVISION-RESOURCE PLANNING AND ANALYSIS
BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, H3304
401 M ST. SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202) 260-6685
SOURCE(S): Literature; Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local); Other Nongovernmental Organizations
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Online interactive (system dial up)
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
ABSTRACT: EFIN provides information on financing alternatives for state and local environmental programs and projects in
abstracts of publications, case studies and contracts. EFIN services include an online database, electronic bulletin board,
hotline, and distribution of EPA publications pertaining to financing. Intended users are state and local officials and those
assisting them. Potential users helped plan EFIN. EFIN is accessed through the EPA Online Library System (OLS).
ENVIRONMENTAL FATE CONSTANTS INFORMATION [FATE]
CONTACT: HEINZ P KOLLIG, ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LABORATORY ATHENS-MEASUREMENTS BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA
960 COLLEGE STATION ROAD
ATHENS, GA 30613
PHONE: (706) 546-3770
PURPOSE: Risk Assessment; Development of Regulations or Standards; Anticipatory/Research
SOURCE(S): Literature; EPA; Other Data Systems
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Online interactive (system dial up)
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: FOCUS
COMPUTER TYPE: VAX
ABSTRACT: The FATE database provides environmental rate and equilibrium constants.
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ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING METHODS INDEX [EMMI]
CONTACT: WILLIAM TELLIARD, ENGINEERING AND ANALYSIS DIVISION-ANALYTICAL METHODS STAFF
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA
401 M STREET SW, WH552
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202) 260-5131
PURPOSE: Development of Regulations or Standards; Compliance or Enforcement; Anticipatory/Research
SOURCE(S): Literature; EPA; Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local)
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: SYSTEM J
COMPUTER TYPE #1: IBM PC Stand Alone
ABSTRACT: The EMMI is a computerized catalog of information on environmentally significant chemical substances monitored
by the EPA, methods for their analysis, and the regulatory and office-based lists on which they appear. EMMI combines
rapid look-up capabilities with a user-friendly interface and easily accessible data. Information on more than 2400 unique
analytes that are identified on 40 statutorily mandated and office-based lists, and approximately 900 analytical methods
is contained in the system. Regulatory lists include all Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, RCRA, SDWA, and CERCLA
lists.
EPA INFORMATION SYSTEMS INVENTORY [El]
CONTACT: STEVE HUFFORD, INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES DIVISION-INFORMATION
'MANAGEMENT BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, PM211D
401 M STREET SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202) 260-9732
PURPOSE: Oversight; Development of Regulations or Standards
SOURCE(S): EPA
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Distributed interactive (system"available for offsite installation)
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: CLIPPER
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone; IBM PC LAN Compatible
ABSTRACT: The EPA Information Systems Inventory is maintained on an IBM PC and currently holds roughly 650 records.
The ISI was developed to enhance the Agency's ability to track major information systems, facilitate the sharing of
information across media and program boundaries and improve the Agency's oversight of information systems
development. For each system in the Inventory, the follow ing information is included: system identification, descriptors
of database content, and administrative data about access, and legal authorities. The database is available in the EPA
Headquarters, Regional Libraries, and NTIS. The system is managed by the Information Management and Services
Division, OIRM.
EPANET
CONTACT: LEWIS A ROSSMAN, OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
DEMONSTRATION-RISK REDUCTION ENGINEERING LABORATORY
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, 663
26 W. MARTIN LUTHER KING DRIVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45268
PHONE: (513) 569-7603
PURPOSE: Development of Regulations or Standards; Technology Development; Risk Assessment
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Electronic output
APPLICATION TYPE: Model
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: WINDOWS
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone; IBM PC LAN Compatible
ABSTRACT: In meeting the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), EPANET is used to evaluate the tradeoffs
involved in making decisions concerning water supply systems hydraulic operation versus water quality objectives in
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meeting the SDWA. A suite of models are able to determine the time-of-travel, flow path, age of the water and quality
of the water throughout the distribution system. Growth and decay rates of contaminants and disinfectants can be modeled
in both steady state and dynamic modes.
EXPOSURE ANALYSIS MODELING SYSTEM [EXAMSI1]
CONTACT: LAWRENCE BURNS, ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LABORATORY ATHENS
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA ERL
960 COLLEGE STATION
ATHENS, GA 30605
PHONE: (706) 546-3511
PURPOSE: Risk Assessment; Analysis; Anticipatory/Research
SOURCE(S): EPA; Required Reporting Organizations; Other Data Systems
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Distributed interactive (system available for offsite installation)
APPLICATION TYPE: Model
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: FORTRAN
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone; VAX
ABSTRACT: The EXAMSII program is an interactive modeling system that allows users to specify and store the properties of
chemicals and ecosystems, to modify the characteristics of them via simple English-like commands, and to conduct
efficient, rapid evaluations and error analyses of the probable aquatic fate of synthetic organic chemicals. It is used for
ecological risk assessment, and provides reliable analyses of the mobility and persistence of pesticides and industrial
chemicals.
EXPOSURE MODELS LIBRARY ON CDROM
CONTACT: RICH WALENTOWICZ, EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT GROUP
ADDRESS: 401 M ST. SW, RD689
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202) 260-8922
PURPOSE: Risk Assessment; Analysis
SOURCE(S): EPA; Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local)
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Distributed interactive (system available for offsite installation)
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: VARIOUS
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone; IBM PC LAN Compatible; Apple Macintosh
ABSTRACT: The Exposure Models Library on CDROM presents about 70 exposure and assessment models for determining fate
and transport in various environmental media (air, groundwater, surface water, soil). Also included on the disc is a model
selection system and database with validation and uncertainty information. The purpose of this CDROM is to demonstrate
the use of this media and technology for distributing exposure models, documentation, and a model selection system for
use in exposure and risk assessment. The models were developed primarily by various EPA offices and other Federal
agencies and are in the public domain.
FACILITIES INDEX SYSTEM [FINDS]
CONTACT: CHRISTOPHER BULLOCK, PROGRAM SYSTEM DIVISION-SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND
DEVELOPMENT BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, 3405R
1550 WILSON BLVD.
ROSSLYN, VA 22209
PHONE: (703) 235-5599
PURPOSE: Compliance or Enforcement; Risk Assessment; Analysis
SOURCE(S): Other Data Systems; EPA
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Online interactive (system dial up)
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM ES/9000
ABSTRACT: FINDS is a computerized inventory of facilities regulated or tracked by EPA. All facilities are assigned unique
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Facility Identification numbers by FINDS which serve as cross-reference numbers to facility information residing in the
EPA program system. This function supports crossmedia data integration by tracking facility locations across EPA
program offices. It is used to assist in integrated enforcement analysis, "hot spot" determination, risk analysis, etc.
FEDERAL FACILITIES INVENTORY SYSTEM [FFIS]
CONTACT: KEN SHUSTER, PERMITS AND STATE PROGRAMS DIVISION
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, 5303W
401 M STREET SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (703) 308-8759
PURPOSE: Program Evaluation; Trend Assessment; Oversight
SOURCE(S): Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local)
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Electronic output
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: DBASE
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone
ABSTRACT: This system aids in the review of final cover designs proposed in a permit application for closure of a hazardous
waste land disposal site.
FISH ADVISORY SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP LOCATED ON NONPOINT SOURCE BULLETIN
BOARD
CONTACT: ALISON GREENE, STANDARDS AND APPLIED SCIENCES DIVISION-RISK ASSESSMENT AND
MANAGEMENT BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, WH585
401 M STREET SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202) 260-7053
DATA; Risk Assessment; Trend Assessment
SOURCE(S): Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local); EPA
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Online interactive (system dial up)
APPLICATION TYPE: Bulletin Board
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: PC BOARD
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone; Apple Macintosh; IBM PC LAN Compatible
ABSTRACT: The Fish Advisory Special Interest Group (SIG) provides state officials and the public with access to information
about state fish consumption advisories and bibliographic information related to these advisories. The SIG contains several
features including a "Help" options menu, an area which contains bulletins that announce/summarize recent journal
articles and reports, an area' where text and program computer files can be uploaded/downloaded and an area to post
public announcements.
FLEXIBLE MEMBRANE LINER ADVISORY EXPERT SYSTEM [FLEX]
CONTACT: ROBERT LANDRETH, RISK REDUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LABORATORY
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, CH
5995 CENTER HILL RD.
CINCINNATI, OH 45224
PHONE: (513) 569-7871
PURPOSE: Technology Development; Analysis
SOURCE(S): Other Nongovernmental Organizations; EPA
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Electronic output
APPLICATION TYPE: Expert System
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: C
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone
ABSTRACT: This expert system includes rules to assist in the interpretation & evaluation of chemical immersion data for PVC,
HOPE and CSPE Linear materials. Based on input, the system determines if there is evidence that the proposed liner
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material may not be resistant to the waste that will be deposited at the site. This expert system is PC-based; written in
Arity Prolog with subroutines in Inc.
GAGE AND DAM FILES [GD]
CONTACT: BOB KING, ASSESSMENT AND WATERSHED PROTECTION DIVISION-MONITORING BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, WH553
401 M STREET SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202) 260-7028
PURPOSE: Analysis; Trend Assessment
SOURCE(S): Other Data Systems; Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local); EPA
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Online interactive (system dial up)
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: INHOUSE SOFTWARE (IHS)
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM ES/9000
ABSTRACT: This system contains the locational data for gaging stations and dams throughout the United States.
GEOPHYSICS ADVISOR EXPERT SYSTEM, VERSION 2.0 [GAES.V2.0]
CONTACT: ALDO MAZELLA PHD, ADVANCED MONITORING SYSTEMS DIVISION-AQUATIC AND SUBSURFACE
MONITORING BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, AMW
944 E. HARMON AVE.
LAS VEGAS, NV89119
PHONE: (702) 798-2254
PURPOSE: Compliance or Enforcement; Oversight; Program Evaluation
SOURCE(S): Literature; Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local); EPA
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Distributed interactive (system available for offsite installation)
APPLICATION TYPE: Expert System
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: MS DOS; BASIC-TRUE
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone; IBM PC LAN Compatible
ABSTRACT: GAES, version 2.0, is designed to assist and educate non-geophysicists in the use of geophysics at hazardous waste
sites. A series of questions are asked about the site geology, contamination problem and cultural noise. In addition, the
program also contains a database of the physical and chemical properties of 94 substances selected from EPA's first
priority list. The properties in the database were compiled from over 270 peer-reviewed references. The program presents
a list of contaminants from which a selection may be made. Answers to questions in the program regarding the
contaminants are automatically entered. Based upon the answers given to the questions, the program provides a weighted
recommendation of what types of methods will be most useful to solve site problems.
GEOSYNTHETIC MODELING SYSTEM [GM]
CONTACT: ROBERT LANDRETH, RISK REDUCTION ENGINEERING LABORATORY
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, CH
5995 CENTER HILL RD.
CINCINNATI, OH 45224
PHONE: (513)569-7871
PURPOSE: Technology Development
SOURCE(S): Literature
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Electronic output
APPLICATION TYPE: Model
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: BASIC
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone
ABSTRACT: This is a menu driven modelling system to aid in the design of geosynlhetic components of a hazardous waste land
disposal site.
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GRAPHICAL EXPOSURE MODELING SYSTEMS/ PC GRAPHICAL EXPOSURE MODELING
SYSTEM [GEMS/PCGEM]
CONTACT: SONDRA HOLLISTER, ECONOMICS, EXPOSURE AND TECHNOLOGY DIVISION-EXPOSURE
ASSESSMENT BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, TS779
401 M STREET SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202) 260-3390
PURPOSE: Analysis
SOURCE(S): EPA
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Online interactive (system dial up)
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: MICRO DBMS ON MTS (MICHIGAN TERMINAL SYSTEM)
ABSTRACT: This database contains FTP emission test results from recall testing of vehicles adjusted to manufacturer's
specifications.
HIGH LEVEL AND TRANSURANIC RADIOACTIVE WASTE REPOSITORY RISK MODEL
[REPRISK]
CONTACT: RAY CLARK, CRITERIA AND STANDARDS DIVISION-WASTE STANDARDS AND RISK ASSESSMENT
BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, 6602J
401 M STREET SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202)233-9310
PURPOSE: Development of Regulations or Standards; Risk Assessment; Analysis
SOURCE(S): Literature; Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local); Other Nongovernmental Organizations
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
APPLICATION TYPE: Model
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone; IBM PC LAN Compatible
ABSTRACT: This computer code calculates the expected genetic and somatic health effects at a generic high level radioactive
waste geologic repository. The code calculates radionuclide releases to air, land surface, and rivers or lakes from a
repository as a result of expected events and accident events. The accidents are human intrusion (drilling), breccia pipes,
faults, meteorites and volcanoes. The expected events are shaft and borehole leakage and bulk rock transport. The
releases result either from destruction of waste packages or disturbance of the contaminated repository backfilled tunnels.
HYDROLOGIC EVALUATION OF LANDFILL PERFORMANCE MODEL [HELP]
CONTACT: ROBERT LANDRETH, RISK REDUCTION ENGINEERING LABORATORY
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA
5995 CENTER HILL AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45224
PHONE: (513)569-7871
PURPOSE: Compliance or Enforcement; Analysis
SOURCE(S): EPA; Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local); Other Data Systems
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Hardcopy output
APPLICATION TYPE: Model
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone
ABSTRACT: The Hydrologic Evaluation of Landfill Performance (HELP) Model was developed to help landfill designers and
evaluators estimate the amount of moisture percolation through different types of landfill covers and liners. This quasi-
two-dimensional, deterministic, computer-based water budget model was developed and adapted from the U.S.
Department of Agriculture CREAMS Hydrologic model and an earlier model (called HSSWDS). The Soil Conservation
Service's curve number method is used for calculating runoff. The model uses engineering, hydrologic, and climatologic
data as input and per forms a sequential analysis. Input data is in the form of rain fall, average temperatures, average
solar radiation, leaf area in dices and characteristics of cover materials and subsurface layers.
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HYDROLOGIC SIMULATION PROGRAM, FORTRAN [HSPF9]
CONTACT: THOMAS BARNWELL, ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LABORATORY ATHENS-ASSESSMENT BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA
960 COLLEGE STATION
ATHENS, GA 30613
PHONE: (706)546-3180
PURPOSE: Special Study; Anticipatory/Research; Risk Assessment
SOURCE(S): Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local); EPA; Other Nongovernmental Organizations
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Online interactive (system dial up)
APPLICATION TYPE: Model
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: FORTRAN
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM ES/9000; IBM PC LAN Compatible; VAX
ABSTRACT: The Hydrologic Program, written in Fortran is a comprehensive simulation program for watershed hydrology and
water quality. It includes algorithms for simulation of the water balance and pollutant runoff from agricultural and urban
watersheds. It also simulates water quality in streams and wellmixed reservoirs.
HYPERVENTILATE: A SOFTWARE GUIDANCE SYSTEM CREATED FOR VAPOR
EXTRACTION APPLICATIONS [HYPERVENT]
CONTACT: DAVID WILEY, POLICY AND STANDARDS DIVISION-REGULATORY ANALYSIS BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, OS410WF
401 M STREET SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (703) 308-8877
PURPOSE: Technology Development; Analysis
SOURCE(S): Literature
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Distributed interactive (system available for offsite installation)
APPLICATION TYPE: Model
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: FORTRAN
ABSTRACT: The Watershed Model simulates point and nonpoint loads of nutrients, COD, and sediment to the Chesapeake Bay.
INDUSTRIAL COMBUSTION EMISSIONS MODEL [ICE MODEL]
CONTACT: LARRY JONES, GLOBAL EMISSIONS AND CONTROL DIVISION-EMISSIONS MODELING BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, 62
401 M STREET SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (919) 541-7716
PURPOSE: Special Study; Trend Assessment; Development of Regulations or Standards
SOURCE(S): Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local); Other Nongovernmental Organizations
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Distributed interactive (system available for offsite installation)
APPLICATION TYPE: Model
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: FORTRAN
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM ES/9000; SUN Spare
ABSTRACT: The Industrial Combustion Emissions (ICE) Model is designed to evaluate acid deposition control strategies for the
second largest stationary source category (industrial boilers) of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and sulfate emission. The
model forecasts the growth in emissions from industrial boilers to the year 2030. It also evaluates emission control costs,
emission reduction potential, and other impacts of alternative emission control strategies for the reduction of these acid
deposition precursors. It projects emissions for every state and every fifth year.
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INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES DISCHARGE FILE [IFD]
CONTACT: BOB KING, ASSESSMENT AND WATERSHED PROTECTION DIVISION-MONITORING BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, WH553
401 M ST. SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202) 260-7028
PURPOSE: Analysis; Trend Assessment
SOURCE(S): EPA; Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local); Other Nongovernmental Organizations
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Online interactive (system dial up)
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: INHOUSE SOFTWARE (IHS)
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM ES/9000
ABSTRACT: Contains logistical information for facilities discharging into the nation's waters.
INTEGRATED RISK INFORMATION SYSTEM [IRIS]
CONTACT: LINDA TUXEN, OFFICE OF HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT-IMMEDIATE OFFICE
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, RD689
401 M STREET SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202) 260-5949
PURPOSE: Risk Assessment; Analysis
SOURCE(S): EPA; Literature; Other Data Systems
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Online interactive (system dial up)
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: ASCII
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone; IBM PC LAN Compatible
ABSTRACT: IRIS is the EPA's repository and primary vehicle for communication of chronic cancer and noncancer health hazard
information representing EPA consensus opinion following comprehensive review by intra-Agency scientific work groups.
IRIS contains substance specific hazard identification and dose-response information on over 500 substances. It is a useful
information resource that points the user to the underlying human and/or animal data used to support the Agency's
opinion. IRIS was developed in response to a growing need for consistent Agency risk information for use in decision-
making activities. Because of the assumptions and uncertainties used in risk assessment, IRIS risk information should be
used carefully and with scientific judgement.
INTEGRATED MODEL EVALUATION SYSTEM [IMES]
CONTACT: RICH WALENTOWICZ, EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT GROUP
ADDRESS: 401 M ST. SW, RD689
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202) 260-8922
SOURCE(S): Literature; EPA; Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local)
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Distributed interactive (system available for offsite installation)
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: C; DBASE; CLIPPER; WINDOWS SDK
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone; IBM PC LAN Compatible
ABSTRACT: The Integrated Model Evaluation System (IMES) is a PC-based application developed for exposure and risk
assessors interested in fate models. It assists users in the selection of appropriate fate models from the users' response
to query of site characteristics and desired model capabilities. The system also contains detailed information about the
models, such as model validation, input requirements, bibliographies, and applications.
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LAKE ANALYSIS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM [LAMS]
CONTACT: WILLIAM L RICHARDSON, ERL DULUTH-LARGE LAKES AND RIVER RESEARCH BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA
9311 GROHROAD
GROSSEILE, MI 48138
PHONE: (313) 692-7611
PURPOSE: Anticipatory/Research; Special Study
SOURCE(S): EPA; Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local); Literature
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Online interactive (system dial up)
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: DBASE, FOLIOVIEWS, BASIS
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone; IBM ES/9000
ABSTRACT: HAZARD provides automated search and retrieval capability of EPA reports, books and OSWER directives. Each
record is composed of several fields such as title, author, abstract, keywords, sponsoring organization/office, project
manager, NTIS number, contract number and call number. It includes key materials identified by the library network,
OSWER and ORD as important documents dealing with the Hazardous Waste Program under Superfund and RCRA.
LEACHATE COLLECTION ADVISORY EXPERT SYSTEM [LCES]
CONTACT: ROBERT LANDRETH, RISK REDUCTION ENGINEERING LABORATORY-MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
AND RESIDUALS MANAGEMENT
BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, CH
5995 CENTER HILL RD.
CINCINNATI, OH 45224
PHONE: (513) 569-7871
PURPOSE: Compliance or Enforcement
SOURCE(S): Literature; EPA
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Distributed interactive (system available for offsite installation)
APPLICATION TYPE: Expert System
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: KNOWLEDGE PRO
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone
ABSTRACT: This system aids in the evaluation of proposed leachate collection design(s) for hazardous waste land disposal sites.
LOWLEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSPORT AND RISK
ASSESSMENT CODE [PRESTOEPA]
CONTACT: CHENGYENG HUNG, CRITERIA AND STANDARDS DIVISION-WASTE STANDARDS AND RISK
ASSESSMENT BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, 6602J
401 M STREET SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202) 233-9204
PURPOSE: Development of Regulations or Standards; Compliance or Enforcement; Risk Assessment
SOURCE(S): EPA
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Hardcopy output
APPLICATION TYPE: Model
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: FORTRAN
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM ES/9000
ABSTRACT: PRESTOEPA is a computerized model which calculates the health effects to population exposed to radioactivity.
The radioactivity exposure is that which escapes from a shallow land burial site or through options from a deep geologic
burial site. DARTAB is used as a subroutine to calculate fatal cancers and genetic defects. RADRISK data is required
to run the model. Health effects to the general population and the critical population group are calculated as specified
by the user. A PC version which calculates health effects for a critical population group (PRESTOCPG/PC) is also
available.
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MACROINVERTEBRATE AND FISH COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT
CONTACT: RICHARD SPEAR, ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION-SURVEILLANCE AND MONITORING
BRANCH
ADDRESS: 2890 WOODBRIDGE AVE., MS220
EDISON, NJ 08837
PHONE: (908) 321-6685
PURPOSE: Trend Assessment; Program Evaluation; Special Study
SOURCE(S): EPA; Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local)
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Hardcopy output
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: DATA IS HARDCOPY
ABSTRACT: Samples are collected from rivers and streams to determine macroinvertebrate and fish community assessments. All
samples are collected by EPA and used for surface water quality assessments.
MULTICHAMBER CONSUMER EXPOSURE MODEL VERSION 2.1 [MCCEM]
CONTACT: PATRICK KENNEDY, ECONOMICS, EXPOSURE AND TECHNOLOGY DIVISION-EXPOSURE
ASSESSMENT BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, TS779
401 M STREET SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202) 260-3916
PURPOSE: Risk Assessment; Development of Regulations or Standards; Anticipatory/Research
SOURCE(S): Literature; EPA; Other Nongovernmental Organizations
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Electronic output
APPLICATION TYPE: Model
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: MICROSOFT QUICK BASIC
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone; IBM PC LAN Compatible
ABSTRACT: The MultiCh'amber Consumer Exposure Model (MCCEM) is a user friendly computer model that estimates indoor
concentrations for, and individual exposures to, chemicals released from products in residences. Concentrations can be
modeled in as many as 4 zones in a home. The user can input time-varying emission rates for a contaminant in each zone
of the residence, outdoor concentrations, and the zone where an individual is located, in a spreadsheet environment.
Time-varying exposure profiles can be developed. Air exchange rates and inter-zonal airflows are available for different
types of residences. The model'can be used to evaluate exposure and risk.
MULTIMEDIA EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT MODEL FOR EVALUATING THE LAND DISPOSAL
OF HAZARDOUS WASTES [MULTIMED]
CONTACT: GERRY LANIAK, ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LABORATORY ATHENS-ASSESSMENT BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA
960 COLLEGE STATION ROAD
ATHENS, GA 30605
PHONE: (706)546-3310
PURPOSE: Risk Assessment; Technology Development; Analysis
SOURCE(S): EPA; Literature; Other Government Agencies (Federal, Stale, local)
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Online interactive (system dial up)
APPLICATION TYPE: Model
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: FORTRAN CODE; PC ORIENTED
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM ES/9000; VAX; SUN Spare
ABSTRACT: MULTIMED simulates the transport and transformation of contaminants released to the multimedia environment
from a hazardous waste disposal facility. The simulation includes release to air and soil, including the unsaturated and
saturated zones, and possible interception of the subsurface contaminant plume by a surface stream. The model further
simulates the movement of a contaminant from the environmental medium to humans and other potentially affected
species.
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MUNICIPAL WASTE COMBUSTION ASH DISPOSAL FACILITIES DATA BASE [ASH DISPOS]
CONTACT: VICTOR LAMBOU, ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SYSTEMS LABORATORY
ADDRESS: CBTR/R51, R51
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32306
PHONE: (904) 644-5516
PURPOSE: Development of Regulations or Standards; Trend Assessment; Anticipatory/Research
SOURCE(S): EPA; Other Nongovernmental Organizations
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Electronic output
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: DBASE
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone
ABSTRACT: This is an inventory of approximately 150 sites. The system exists in dBase format.
NATIONAL UTILITY REFERENCE FILE [NURF]
CONTACT: LARRY JONES, GLOBAL EMISSIONS AND CONTROL DIVISION-EMISSIONS MODELING BRANCH
ADDRESS: AEERL, MD62
U. S. EPA
RTP, NC27711
PHONE: (919) 541-7716
PURPOSE: Special Study; Analysis
SOURCE(S): Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local)
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Distributed interactive (system available for offsite installation)
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: LOTUS 123
ABSTRACT: The National Acid Precipitation Assessment Program's (NAPAP's) emissions inventory activities focus on the
estimation of emissions from pollutants, which contribute to acid deposition. Electric utilities, which emit a large share
of total acid deposition precursor emissions, are important for modeling analyses. This project was conducted to create
a file containing comprehensive data on all electric utilities in the United States. The resulting 1985 National Utility
Reference File contains detailed unit level data for nearly 10,000 electricity generating units.
NATIONAL PESTICIDE INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SYSTEM [NPIRS]
CONTACT: F. JOE LIEB, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT DIVISION-SYSTEMS BRANCH
ADDRESS: CERIS/VIRGINIA WALTERS
1231 CUMBERLAND SUITE A
W. LAFAYETTE, IN 47906
PHONE: (317) 494-6614
PURPOSE: Development of Regulations or Standards; Compliance or Enforcement; Administrative
SOURCE(S): Other Data Systems
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Online interactive (system dial up)
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: ADABAS/NATURAL
COMPUTER TYPE: VAX
ABSTRACT: Over 23,000 active products and over 59,000 cancelled and transferred product registrations updated weekly. Lists
the allowable residues of pesticides in raw agricultural commodities, processed food, and animal feed updated monthly.
Over 230 registered chemical summaries are available updated when new Fact Sheets are published. Over 220,000
citations of studies submitted to EPA in support of pesticide chemical registrants updated monthly. Over 900 MSDSs from
27 chemical manufacturers of pesticides used in the protection of crops, turf, and ornamental plants. Online version of
C&P Press, MSDS Reference publications. Updated quarterly.
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NATIONAL 304(L) SHORT LIST DATABASE [GCSOLAR]
CONTACT: JAMES PENDERGAST, PERMITS DIVISION-WATER QUALITY AND INDUSTRIAL PERMITS BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, EN336
401 M STREET S.W.
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202) 260-9537
PURPOSE: Program Evaluation; Oversight
SOURCE(S): EPA
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Hardcopy output
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: DBASE
ABSTRACT: This data base is used to maintain an inventory of point sources that discharge toxic pollutants into waters identified
as water quality impaired under section 304(1) CWA requirements. The data base includes information on 686 point
sources discharging to those waters, and is used to track the issuance of individual control strategies for those point
sources.
NETWORK FLOW AND CONTAMINANT TRANSPORT MODEL FOR STATISTICAL AND
DETERMINISTIC SIMULATIONS USING PERSONAL COMPUTERS [NEFTRANS]
CONTACT: RAY CLARK, CRITERIA AND STANDARDS DIVISION-WASTE STANDARDS AND RISK ASSESSMENT
BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, 6602J
401 M STREET SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202) 233-9310
PURPOSE: Development of Regulations or Standards; Risk Assessment; Analysis
SOURCE(S): Literature; Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local); Other Nongovernmental Organizations
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
APPLICATION TYPE: Model
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: FORTRAN
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone; IBM PC LAN Compatible
ABSTRACT: This model calculates the ground water transport of radionuclicle decay chains where the members move with
different relative speeds due to differing geochemical interactions. The model uses one-dimensional Darcy flow equations
to analyze the ground water transport.
NPDES DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORT [DMR]
CONTACT: DELA NG, ENFORCEMENT DIVISION-COMPLIANCE INFORMATION AND EVALUATION BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, EN338
401 M STREET SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202)260-8313
PURPOSE: Compliance or Enforcement; Program Evaluation; Oversight
SOURCE(S): Required Reporting Organizations; Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local); EPA
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Hardcopy output
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: HARDCOPY FILES
ABSTRACT: In accordance with the Clean Water Act, facilities discharging any pollutant into national waters must obtain a
NPDES permit. EPA and state authorities collect effluent data on this standard form from all permitted facilities at least
annually for program management evaluation and compliance. These forms or microfiche are stored in manual files in
the regions and states for three years.
NY BIGHT WATER QUALITY HELICOPTER MONITORING PROGRAM [NY BIGHT]
CONTACT: RICHARD SPEAR, ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION-SURVEILLANCE AND MONITORING
BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, MS220
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2890 WOODBRIDGE AVE.
EDISON, NJ 08837
PHONE: (908) 321-6685
PURPOSE: Trend Assessment
SOURCE(S): EPA; Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local)
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Hardcopy output
ABSTRACT: The New York Bight Water Quality Monitoring Program is conducted using an EPA Helicopter for water quality
sample collection at 26 Long Island Coast stations and 44 New Jersey Coast stations in the beach network; 10 transects
(45 stations/transect, 116 miles off the coast) in the perpendicular network; and 15 stations for phytoplankton
identification along the NJ coast, Raritan Bay, Great Egg Harbor, and Delaware Bay. Parameters of interest include: fecal
coliforms, enterococci, temperature, dissolved oxygen, and phytoplankton identification.
OFFICE OF GROUND WATER AND DRINKING WATER AND THE OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY (OST) [DOCIT]
CONTACT: MORRIS M ABBITT, OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-POLICY AND COMMUNICATIONS STAFF
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, WH551
401 M STREET SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202) 260-3963
SOURCE(S): EPA
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: CLIPPER
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone
ABSTRACT: Contains a description of OGWDW and OST documents and products (videotapes, posters, etc.)
OPERATION SYSTEM FOR PREDICTING MAXIMUM INDIVIDUAL DOSE FROM SHALLOW
TRENCH OPERATION [PRESTOCPG]
CONTACT: CHENGYENG HUNG, CRITERIA AND STANDARDS DIVISION-WASTE STANDARDS AND RISK
ASSESSMENT
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, 6602J
401 M STREET SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202) 233-9204
PURPOSE: Development of Regulations or Standards; Compliance or Enforcement; Risk Assessment
SOURCE(S): EPA
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Hardcopy output
APPLICATION TYPE: Model
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: FORTRAN & BASIC
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone
ABSTRACT: The PRESTOEPACPG model is designed to calculate the maximum individual dose resulting from the disposal of
lowlevel radioactive waste in a shallow trench. The model is a system model which employed simple radionuclide
transport and exposure submodels. The operation system includes a user-friendly interface software de signed to assist
users to prepare the input files required to execute the main program.
PACKED COLUMN AERATION SYSTEM DESIGN PROCEDURE [PCAS]
CONTACT: MIKE CUMMINS
ADDRESS: 26 W. MARTIN LUTHER KING
CINCINNATI, OH 45268
PHONE: (519)569-7979
PURPOSE: Development of Regulations or Standards; Technology Development
SOURCE(S): Literature; EPA
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
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ACCESS METHOD: Hardcopy output
APPLICATION TYPE: Model
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: HP SERIES 300 DESKTOP COMPUTER BASIC LANG.
ABSTRACT: Cost optimized design of packed column air stripping unit for drinking water applications.
PARAMETER (FARM) FILE
CONTACT: BOB KING, ASSESSMENT AND WATERSHED PROTECTION DIVISION-MONITORING BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, WH553
401 M STREET SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202) 260-7028
PURPOSE: Analysis; Trend Assessment; Risk Assessment
SOURCE(S): Other Data Systems; EPA
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Online interactive (system dial up)
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: INHOUSE SOFTWARE
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM ES/9000
ABSTRACT: The system contains information for over 13,000 constituents and is used by both Permit Compliance System (PCS)
and STORET to indicate the item to be stored into these systems.
PESTICIDE INFORMATION NETWORK [PIN]
CONTACT: LESLIE DAVIES-HILLIARD, ENVIRONMENTAL FATE AND EFFECTS DIVISION-ENVIRONMENTAL
FATE AND GROUND WATER BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, H7507C
401 M STREET SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (703) 305-7499
PURPOSE: Compliance or Enforcement; Trend Assessment; Special Study
SOURCE(S): EPA; Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local); Other Nongovernmental Organizations
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Online interactive (system dial up)
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: UNIX, ORACLE
ABSTRACT: The Pesticide Information Network (PIN) is a menu-driven, interactive database containing pesticide information.
Currently available through the PIN are: The Pesticide Monitoring Inventory (PMI); Restncted Use Products File (RUP)
and the Chemical Index. The PIN is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is no fee system, except for
telephone charges incurred by the user. The PIN can be accessed by any personal computer with a modem or modem
access. It operates similar to a PC-to-PC bulletin board. Information retrieved from the system may be downloaded to
the user's computer. For more information contact PIN User Support at (703) 3057499.
PESTICIDE AND INDUSTRIAL CHEMICAL RISK ANALYSIS AND HAZARD ASSESSMENT
[PIRANHA]
CONTACT: LAWRENCE BURNS, ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LABORATORY ATHENS-BIOLOGY BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA
960 COLLEGE STATION
ATHENS, GA 30605
PHONE: (706) 546-3511
PURPOSE: Risk Assessment; Analysis; Special Study
SOURCE(S): Required Reporting Organizations; Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local); EPA
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Distributed interactive (system available for offsite installation)
APPLICATION TYPE: CIS
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: FORTRAN, ARC/INFO
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone; VAX
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ABSTRACT: PIRANHA is a tool kit for conducting ecological risk assessments of synthetic organic chemicals. It includes
databases of agricultural practices, biogeographical distribution of species at risk, meteorology and soils, and ecosystem
factors controlling mobility and persistence of pesticides and industrial chemicals in the natural environment. The system
incorporates a Geographic Information System (GISARC/INFO) database for regional site properties, and linked
simulation models for projecting chemical data onto biological and ecological risk assessments.
PESTICIDE TREATABILITY DATA BASE [PEST]
CONTACT: DAVID FERGUSON, WATER AND HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT RESEARCH DIVISION-RISK
REDUCTION ENGINEERING LABORATORY
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA
26 W. MARTIN LUTHER KING DRIVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45268
PHONE: (513) 569-7518
PURPOSE: Technology Development; Analysis; Compliance or Enforcement
SOURCE(S): Literature; EPA; Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local)
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Distributed interactive (system available for offsite installation)
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: DBASE IV
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone
ABSTRACT: The Pesticide Treatability Data Base lists more than 1500 pesticides currently in use in the United States or removed
from the market in the last 20 years. Physical and chemical properties of the compounds, treatability data, Freundlich
isotherm data, and other names by which the pesticides are known are listed when available as well as complete
references for the sources from which the data were derived.
PRELIMINARY RANKING EVALUATION SCORE [PRESCORE]
CONTACT: GREG REESOR, HAZARDOUS SITE EVALUATION DIVISION-SITE ASSESSMENT BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, OS5204G
401 M STREET SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (703) 603-9017
PURPOSE: Program Evaluation; Analysis; Administrative
SOURCE(S): Other Data Systems; Literature; EPA
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Distributed interactive (system available for offsite installation)
APPLICATION TYPE: Expert System
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: COMPILED C
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone; IBM PC LAN Compatible
ABSTRACT: The PREscore computer software has been developed to assist Super fund Site Assessment investigators perform
Hazardous Ranking System (HRS) scoring. The HRS is used to assess the relative threat associated with actual or
potential releases of hazardous substances to ground water, surface water, soil, and air. The HRS is the primary means
by which EPA evaluates site for placement on the National Priority List. PREscore has been designed to be user friendly,
allowing for flexible entry of specific site data into a series of hierarchical spreadsheets. Software features include instant
HRS score calculation, and continuous score display result ing in capability to test multiple site scoring scenarios. The
software contains ext. help screens and documentation capabilities.
PRETREATMENT COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT [PCME]
CONTACT: LEE OKSTER, ENFORCEMENT DIVISION-POLICY DEVELOPMENT BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, EN338
401 M STREET SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202) 260-8329
PURPOSE: Compliance or Enforcement; Administrative; Oversight
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Hardcopy output
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
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SOFTWARE PLATFORM: DBASE 111+
ABSTRACT: The PCME is a PC-based system used by POTWs to track the compliance status of regulated industrial users under
the pretreatment pro gram. The system is provided by EPA to POTWs with approved pre treatment programs as well
as states which run individual pretreatment programs.
PROXIMITY OF WASTE SITES TO SENSITIVE ENVIRONMENTS [PROXIMITY]
CONTACT: VICTOR LAMBOU, ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SYSTEMS LABORATORY LAS VEGAS
ADDRESS: CBTR/R51, R51
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32306
PHONE: (904) 644-6376
PURPOSE: Development of Regulations or Standards; Trend Assessment; Anticipatory/Research
SOURCE(S): Other Data Systems; Literature; Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local)
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Electronic output
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: DBASE
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone
ABSTRACT: This is an inventory of approximately 3,000 sites. The system is written in dBase III + and PC-based.
RACT/BACT/LAER CLEARINGHOUSE INFORMATION SYSTEM [BLIS]
CONTACT: JOSEPH STEIGERWALD, EMISSION STANDARDS AND ENGINEERING DIVISION
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, MD13
RTF, NC27711
PHONE: (919) 541-2736
PURPOSE: Technology Development
SOURCE(S): Other Gove/nment Agencies (Federal, State, local)
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Online interactive (system dial up)
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: FORTRAN, SAS, WYLBUR
ABSTRACT: CTDM tracks several types of data. Stable plume impingement in complex terrain is being studied by means of
tracers (SF6 Freon), and oil fog plumes emitted from artificial sources. Mephelometer and tracer measurements are being
made in plume and at 100 locations on the surface of 1.00 km wide Cinder Cone Butte, Idaho and on the surface of 1.5
km section of Hogback Ridge, New Mexico. These data are used for model development and stored in the CTM system.
Similar data is also available from a study near the Tracy Power Plant (Reno, NV).
REACH FILE [RF]
CONTACT: BOB KING, ASSESSMENT AND WATERSHED PROTECTION DIVISION-MONITORING BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, WH553
401 M STREET SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202) 260-7028
PURPOSE: Analysis; Trend Assessment; Risk Assessment
SOURCE(S): Other Nongovernmental Organizations; Other Data Systems
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Online interactive (system dial up)
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: PL1
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM ES/9000; IBM PC Stand Alone; IBM PC LAN Compatible
ABSTRACT: This file contains stream traces and locational data for virtually all of the stream segments in the U.S. It will allow
the analysis of water data hydrologically showing cause and effect relation ships. Most Office of Water systems will
access the data to integrate data by stream segment.
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RETENTION CURVE COMPUTER CODE [RETC]
CONTACT: DAVID BURDEN, CENTER FOR SUBSURFACE MODELING SUPPORT-APPLICATION AND ASSISTANCE
BRANCH
ADDRESS: ROBERT S. KERR ERL
P.O. BOX 1198
ADA, OK 74820
PURPOSE: Analysis; Anticipatory/Research
SOURCE(S): Literature; EPA; Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local)
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
APPLICATION TYPE: Model
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: DOS
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone
ABSTRACT: The RETC computer code provides an alternative to direct measurements of soil water retention curve and the
hydraulic conductivity curve by using theoretical methods to predict these properties from more easilymeasured and
available soil water retention data.
RISK*ASSISTANT FRISK*ASSIS]
CONTACT: RICH WALENTOWICZ, EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT GROUP-EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT METHODS
BRANCH
ADDRESS: 401 M ST SW, RD689
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202) 260-8922
PURPOSE: Risk Assessment; Analysis
SOURCE(S): EPA; Other Data Systems; Literature
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, AH Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Distributed interactive (system available for offsite installation)
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone
ABSTRACT: RISK*ASSISTANT is a microcomputer-based software system designed to evaluate exposures and human health
risks from chemicals in the environment. Provides extensive help in performing a Risk Assessment. R*A provides
analytical tools, databases, and information handling capabilities.
ROUTING SLIP MACHINE [RSM]
CONTACT: WILLIAM CLUGSTON, ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEMS DIVISION-APPLICATIONS SOFTWARE BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, PM218
401 M STREET SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202) 260-7545
PURPOSE: Administrative
SOURCE(S): EPA
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Distributed interactive (system available for offsite installation)
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: WINDOWS APPLICATION
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone
ABSTRACT: The Risk Assessment Library on CDROM presents close to 200 documents concerning human exposure to a wide
variety of chemicals. These documents, collected in paper and magnetic form, are a representative selection of documents
collected from EPA Offices to form the Risk Assessment Library of OHEA. The documents were scanned for optical
character recognition to create a database for distribution of exposure and risk assessment information. This CDROM
primarily includes selected documents of the following types: Health and Environmental Assessments; Health Assessment
Documents; Exposure and Risk Assessments; Miscellaneous methodology documents; Exposure and Risk Assessment
Guidelines. These documents discuss environmental occurrence and draw conclusions about toxicity.
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RREL TREATABILITY DATA BASE, VERSION 5.0 [RREL TDB]
CONTACT: GLENN M SHAUL, WATER AND HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT RESEARCH DIVISION-TOXICS
CONTROL BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, MLK445
26 W. MARTIN LUTHER KING DRIVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45268
PHONE: (513) 569-7408
PURPOSE: Analysis; Technology Development; Anticipatory/Research
SOURCE(S): Literature; EPA; Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local)
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Online interactive (system dial up)
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: DBASE IV, CLIPPER
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone; IBM PC LAN Compatible
ABSTRACT: The RREL Treatability Data Base is designed to assist in selecting technologies and/or estimating the degree of
treatment achievable for specific chemicals in all types of waters/wastewaters, soils, sediments and debris.
STATE REVOLVING FUND INFORMATION DATA BASE
CONTACT: KIT FARBER, MUNICIPAL SUPPORT DIVISION-STATE REVOLVING FUND BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, WH547
401 M STREET SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202) 260-3973
PURPOSE: Analysis; Program Evaluation; Oversight
SOURCE(S): EPA; Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local)
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Hardcopy output
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: DBASE FOR PC
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone; IBM PC LAN Compatible
ABSTRACT: The system contains information on State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs operated by each state. Information
includes: state agency administering SRF, state contact, other similar state loan and grant programs, eligible activities
funded, types of assistance provided, SRF loan interest rates, sources for capitalization of SRF, sources for required state
match, and leveraged SRF programs.
STATE REVOLVING FUND AWARD LIST
CONTACT: KIT FARBER, MUNICIPAL SUPPORT DIVISION-STATE REVOLVING FUND BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, WH547
401 M STREET SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202) 260-3973
PURPOSE: Analysis; Program Evaluation; Oversight
SOURCE(S): EPA
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Hardcopy output
APPLICATION TYPE: Spreadsheet
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: LOTUS 123 FOR PC
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone; IBM PC LAN Compatible
ABSTRACT: The system contains information on capitalization grants awarded to states under the State Revolving Fund (SRF)
program. Information is available on capitalization grants first awarded in Fiscal Year 1988 (FY88) through the present
time. Information is provided for each state and EPA region.
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STORE! DAILY FLOW SYSTEM [DFS]
CONTACT: BOB KING, ASSESSMENT AND WATERSHED PROTECTION DIVISION-MONITORING BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, WH553
401 M ST. SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202) 260-7028
PURPOSE: Analysis; Trend Assessment
SOURCE(S): Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local)
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Online interactive (system dial up)
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: PL1
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM ES/9000
ABSTRACT: This system contains the data from the USGS daily flow file. EPA gets an update file every six months which is
entered into the file. There are some analytical capabilities built in.
STORET WATER QUALITY SYSTEM [WQS]
CONTACT: BOB KING, ASSESSMENT AND WATERSHED PROTECTION DIVISION-MONITORING BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, WH553
401 M STREET SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202) 260-7028
PURPOSE: Trend Assessment; Analysis; Risk Assessment
SOURCE(S): Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local)
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Online interactive (system dial up)
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: PL1
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM ES/9000
ABSTRACT: The Agency's largest information management system it contains the results of monitoring activities at over 750,000
sites and is accessed by states and federal agencies. It also contains built-in analytical tools and data can easily be
downloaded to PCs. It is used to assess the nation's water both surface and ground water.
STORET FISH KILL FILE [FK]
CONTACT: BOB KING, ASSESSMENT AND WATERSHED PROTECTION DIVISION-MONITORING BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, WH553
401 M STREET SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202) 260-7028
PURPOSE: Trend Assessment; Analysis; Risk Assessment
SOURCE(S): Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local); EPA; Other Nongovernmental Organizations
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Online interactive (system dial up)
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: PL1
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM ES/9000
ABSTRACT: This file contains data from fish kills caused by pollution. It indicates the location, the number in the kill, and
possible causes. The data are reported by individuals as well as govern mental organizations. The file is maintained but
it is no longer being updated.
STREAM QUALITY MODEL [QUAL2E]
CONTACT: TOM BARNWELL, ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LABORATORY ATHENS-ASSESSMENT BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA
960 COLLEGE STATION
ATHENS, GA 30613
PHONE: (706)546-3180
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PURPOSE: Risk Assessment; Anticipatory/Research; Special Study
SOURCE(S): Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local); EPA; Other Nongovernmental Organizations
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Online interactive (system dial up)
APPLICATION TYPE: Model
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: FORTRAN
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone; VAX; SUN Spare
ABSTRACT: QU AL2E is designed to simulate the dispersion and advection of conservative and reacting constituents in branching
stream systems and rivers. Constituents modeled included conservative minerals, temperature, BOD, chlorophyll,
phosphorus, NH3, nitrate, nitrite, DO, coll form bacteria, radioactive material and arbitrary nonconservative material.
It considers nutrient cycles and algal growth. The program simulates the dynamic behavior of these constituents by
numerical integration of the one-dimensional form of the advection/dispersion transport equation. Any branching stream
system can be simulated. QUAL2E includes an uncertainty analysis module, UNCAS, that provides sensitivity analysis,
first order error analysis and Monte Carlo Simulation capabilities.
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER NETWORK [TIN]
CONTACT: JERRY MERSCH, TECHNICAL SUPPORT DIVISION-SOURCE RECEPTOR ANALYSIS BRANCH
ADDRESS: 4201 BUILDING, 14
DAVIS DRIVE
RTF, NC27711
PHONE: (919) 541-5635
SOURCE(S): EPA
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Online interactive (system dial up)
APPLICATION TYPE: Bulletin Board
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: TBBS/TDBS, ESOFT.INC.
ABSTRACT: The Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS) Technology Transfer Network (TTN) is a 641ine
bulletin board system offering information and technology to (he general public as well as all environmental government
agencies on all areas related to air pollution and its control. Specific areas of support are modeling, emissions
measurement, monitoring, training, control technology, and the Clean Air Act.
THREE DIMENSIONAL TIME VARIABLE WATER QUALITY MODEL [3DTVM]
CONTACT: LEWIS LINKER
ADDRESS: 410 SEVERN AVENUE, 3CB10
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21403
PHONE: (410)267-0068
PURPOSE: Program Evaluation; Analysis
SOURCE(S): Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local); Literature
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Hardcopy output
APPLICATION TYPE: Model
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: FORTRAN
ABSTRACT: The 3D Model is a coupled hydrodynamical water quality model of the tidal Chesapeake Bay. The model is used
to assess the eutrophic effects of pollutants in the Chesapeake.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT TEST SUBMISSIONS [TSCATS]
CONTACT: JAMES BRADSHAW, INFORMATION MANAGEMENT DIVISION-INFORMATION ACCESS BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, TS793
401 M STREET SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202) 260-1543
PURPOSE: Risk Assessment; Anticipatory/Research; Analysis
SOURCE(S): Required Reporting Organizations; Other Nongovernmental Organizations
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Online interactive (system dial up)
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
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COMPUTER TYPE: IBM ES/9000; IBM PC Stand Alone
ABSTRACT: TSCATS is an online index of nonconfidential unpublished health and safety studies submitted under the TSCA.
Text is stored on microfiche. Access is available through Chemical Information Systems (CIS) and the National Library
of Medicine Toxline file.
TRACKING RESPONSES TO ACID RAIN COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS DATABASE
CONTACT: ROBERT NEWMAN, ACID RAIN DIVISION-POLICY EVALUATION BRANCH
ADDRESS: 401 M ST. SW, 6204J
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202) 233-9104
PURPOSE: Trend Assessment; Program Evaluation; Analysis
SOURCE(S): Literature; EPA; Other Nongovernmental Organizations
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Hardcopy output
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: PARADOX 4.0, PARADOX APPLICATION LANGUAGE
ABSTRACT: The TRAC system tracks the impact of the Acid Rain Program on electronic utilities, states, and the economy. The
utility trade press is monitored for announcements of compliance plans and costs and state regulatory actions. In addition,
public utility commission reports are examined. Employment data is calculated based upon pollution control equipment
order data.
US VIRGIN ISLANDS AMBIENT MONITORING SURVEY [VI SURVEY]
CONTACT: RICHARD SPEAR, INFORMATION SERVICES DIVISION
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, MS220
2890 WOODBRIDGE AVE.
EDISON, NJ 08837
PHONE: (908) 321-6685
PURPOSE: Trend Assessment
SOURCE(S): EPA; Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local)
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Hardcopy output
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: STORET
ABSTRACT: The U.S. Virgin Islands Ambient Monitoring Survey has been conducted for two consecutive years for water quality
sample collection at 144 beach stations around St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John. Parameters on interest include: fecal
coliform, enterococci, dissolved oxygen, temperature, secchi depth, and turbidity. 30 stations were sampled for priority
pollutants in sediment and grain size analysis and 6 samples were analyzed for NVOA's, VOA's, Pesticides, and PCB's.
VAC3D
CONTACT: JONG SOO CHO, ROBERT S. KERR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LABORATORY-SUBSURFACE
SYSTEMS BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA ROBERT S. KERR ERL
P.O. BOX 1198
ADA, OK 74820
PHONE: (405) 332-8800
PURPOSE: Technology Development; Anticipatory/Research; Program Evaluation
SOURCE(S): EPA; Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local); Other Nongovernmental Organizations
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Distributed interactive (system available for offsite installation)
APPLICATION TYPE: Model
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: FORTRAN
ABSTRACT: A three-dimensional computer model is developed to simulate and evaluate the remediation system of soil venting.
This model uses the Finite difference method to solve multiple partial differential equations.
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VENDOR INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR INNOVATIVE TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES [VISITT]
CONTACT: LINDA FIEDLER -TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION OFFICE
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, OS110W
401 M ST. SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (703) 308-8799
PURPOSE: Technology Development; Trend Assessment; Anticipatory/Research
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Distributed interactive (system available for offsite installation)
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: CLIPPER 5.01
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC LAN Compatible; IBM PC Stand Alone
ABSTRACT: VISITT is an interactive database of innovative technologies for waste site remediation. This database contains
information provided to U.S. EPA's Technology Innovation Office by technology developers, manufacturers and
suppliers. It is provided as a service to potential technology users. Information on technologies includes technology
description, cost and performance data, equipment availability, experience, waste applicability and literature citations.
WASTE ANALYSIS PLAN REVIEW ADVISOR [WAPRA]
CONTACT: JERRY WATERMAN, WASTE MINIMIZATION DES. DISPOSAL RES.-MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE AND
RES. MANAGEMENT
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, CH
5995 CENTER HILL ROAD
CINCINNATI, OH 45224
PHONE: (513) 569-7834
PURPOSE: Compliance or Enforcement
SOURCE(S): EPA; Literature
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Distributed interactive (system available for offsite installation)
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: DBASE IV
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM PC Stand Alone
ABSTRACT: This system assists in the identification of chemical incompatibilities when different waste chemicals are handled
together. It also recommends the appropriate sampling equipment and analytical methods for monitoring the waste
streams. This expert system is a data base that facilitates the implementation of the evaluation procedures specified in
the waste analysis plan evaluation document. This is a PC-based system written in ARITY PROLOG.
WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS SYSTEM [WQAS]
CONTACT: BOB KING, ASSESSMENT AND WATERSHED PROTECTION DIVISION-MONITORING BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, WH553
401 M STREET SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202) 260-7028
PURPOSE: Analysis; Trend Assessment; Risk Assessment
SOURCE(S): Other Data Systems; EPA; Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local)
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Online interactive (system dial up)
APPLICATION TYPE: Graphics/Presentation
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: INHOUSE SOFTWARE
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM ES/9000
ABSTRACT: This system is used as an analytical tool which accesses various Office of Water files. It is used to retrieve
locational data; maps and plots can be generated as well.
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WATERBODY SYSTEM [WBS]
CONTACT: JOHN J CLIFFORD, ASSESSMENT AND WATERSHED PROTECTION DIVISION-MONITORING BRANCH
ADDRESS: U.S. EPA, WH553
401 M STREET SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
PHONE: (202) 260-3667
PURPOSE: Analysis; Risk Assessment; Trend Assessment
SOURCE(S): Other Government Agencies (Federal, State, local); EPA
AVAILABILITY: Publicly Available, All Portions Accessible
ACCESS METHOD: Online interactive (system dial up)
APPLICATION TYPE: Data Base
SOFTWARE PLATFORM: FOXPRO (MAINFRAME VERSION WILL BE IN DB2).
COMPUTER TYPE: IBM'ES/9000; IBM PC Stand Alone
ABSTRACT: WBS contains state-reported information on the water quality status of specific water bodies. States input data
including causes, sources, and monitoring basis.
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TNDEX-of ACRONYMS
3DTVM 26
AIRS 1
AOTS 1
AQU1RE 3
AS 17
BLIS 22
CAMEO 5
CAP88PC 4
CASTNET 4
CEAM BBS - 4
CLC 5, 6
CMF 4
CSDS 3
DATATRAK 2
DPS 25
DMR 18
DOCIT - 19
DWS 6
EDRS 7
EFIN 7
EMAPLP 6
EMMI 8
ERD 2
EXAMSII 9
FATE 7
FFIS 10
FINDS 9
FK 25
FLEX 10
GAES.V2.0 11
GCSOLAR 18
GD 11
GEMS/PCGEM 12
CM 11
HELP 12
HSPF9 13
HYPERVENT 13
1C 13
IFD 14
IMES 14
IRIS 14
ISI 8
LAMS 15
LCES 15
LOL 6
MCCEM 16
MULTIMED 16
NEFTRANS 18
NPIRS 17
NURF 17
NY BIGHT 18
PCAS 19
PCME 21
PEST 21
PIN 20
PIRANHA 20
PRESCORE 21
PRESTOCPG 19
PRESTOEPA 15
PRESTOPOP 2
PROXIMITY 22
QUAL2E 25
REPRISK 12
RETC 23
RF 22
RJSK*ASSIS 23
RREL TDB 24
RSM 23
TSCATS 26
TTN 26
UAM 1
VAC3D 27
VI SURVEY 27
VISITT 28
WAPRA 28
WBS 29
WQAS 28
WQS 25
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