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Environmental Protection 1992 Edition
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Dedication
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
developed ACCESS EPA for citizens and other EPA
partners and clients. The purpose of ACCESS EPA is
to provide a pathfinder to EPA information services,
contacts and products.
Public access to information strengthens EPA ’s
ability to fulfill its mission. Informed citizens
can fully participate in critical environmental
decision making and give EPA the feedback necessary
to steer the development of programs.
I believe that equitable access to information is an
important foundation for sharing the benefits of a
clean environment. To assure that communities can
effectively locate EPA information, we have provided
ACCESS EPA to public and Federal Depository
libraries nationwide. According to Administrator
Reilly, “A more environmentally and scientifically
literate public will be better able to ensure
government gets its priorities right on the big
issues.”
I am pleased to offer ACCESS EPA to empower public
environmental action. We very much welcome your
comments on ACCESS EPA. The form at the back of
the directory makes it easy to help further improve
access to environmental information.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA/220-B-92-014
1992 Edition
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCT iON v
CHAPTER 1
Public Information Tools I
CHAPTER 2
Major EPA Dockets 101
Docket Duplication Fees 102
CHAPTER 3
Clearinghouses and Hotlines 121
CHAPTER 4
Records Management Programs 183
Supplementary Information
Agency Records Management Policy 242
CHAPTER 5
Major EPA Environmental Databases 249
Supplementary Information
Means of Access 326
Systems Under Development 329
CHAPTER 6
Ubrary and Information Services 331
National Library Network Program 335
CHAPTER 7
State Environmental Libraries 407
Supplementary Information
Alternate State Environmental Contacts 478
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CHAPTER 8
EPA Scientific Models . 485
APPENDICES
Acronym List 559
State Directory of Libraries arid Information Services 569
INDEX 586
ACCESS EPA INFORMATION UPDATE FORM 605
GPO ORDER FORM 607
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INTRODUCTiON
PURPOSE
ACCESS EPA is a directory of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and
other public sector environmental information resources. First published in 1991,
this is the second, revised edition of the directory.
AUDIENCE
There is information for everyone interested in the environment: citizens,
consumers, householders; scientists; federal, state, local, and tribal governments;
businesspeople; students and researchers.
CONTENT
Contact information and a description of services is given for each information
resource. Each chapter begins with a brief introduction and table of contents. In
some instances, supplementary material is provided at the end of the chapter.
With the exception of Chapter 7, “State Environmental Libraries,” each of the
chapters describes EPA information. After the eight chapters of information
contacts are the foliowing reference tools: acronyms that appear throughout
ACCESS EPA; an index of Library and Information Services by State; and a
name/title/subject index.
COMMENTS
Because EPA is very interested in comments on this publication, an evaluation
form is included on page 605.
SCOPE
ACCESS EPA is a pathfinder to many major information resources, such as
clearinghouses, hotlines, records, databases, models, and documents. In addition
to providing an overview of more than 300 information resources, ACCESS EPA
leads to more environmental information available through the contacts listed.
NEW IN THE 1992 EDITION
There are more than 60 new entries in the 1992 edition of ACCESS EPA. The new
“EPA Scientific Models” Chapter will be of special interest to the scientific and
research community. The remaining 240 entries were updated for this edition.
Ordering information for ACCESS EPA is on pages 33—34.
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CHAPTER 1: Public Information Tools
Public Information Tools is arranged to enhance the reader’s understanding of
sources of environmental information. An overview of EPA, and its Regional
and field structure is followed by five national sources for the distribution of
EPA informatiorc EPA’s Public Information Center (NC); the EPA Publications
and Information Center (EPIC); the Center for Environmental Research
Information (CERJ); the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO); and the
National Technical Information Service (NTIS), U.S. Department of Commerce.
Public Infonnation Tools also contains a range of items that are in themselves
avenues to further information within EPA. These entries are useful “tools” for a
wide audience that includes EPA staff, the general public, students, and
members of the scientific community. Entries include documents and related
information resources.
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CONTENTS
SECTION 1: BACKGROUND INFORMAT iON g
History 5
Organizational Chart 6
Organizational Structure 7
Regional Offices 11
Field Offices 11
Regional Map 13
Regional Contact Points 14
SECTION 2: NATIONAL SOURCES 17
Public Information Center (P lC) 18
EPA Publications and Information Center 19
Center for Environmental Research Information (CERI) 21
National Technical Information Service (NTIS) 22
US. Government Printing Office (GPO) 24
Federal Depository Library Program Regional Library List 27
SEC11ON3: DOCUMENTS 32
ACCESS EPA 33
Agency Catalog of Data Policies and Standards 35
Agency Operating Guidance 37
Assistance Administration Manual 38
A Catalogue of Hazardous and Solid Waste Publications 40
Compendium of Superfund Program Publications 41
Consumer Information Catalog 43
Council on Environmental Quality Annual Report 44
Directory of OAQPS Information Services 45
Environmental Enforcement A Citizen’s Guide 46
Environmental Information Management
A State Resource Guide 48
EPA Budget Summary 50
EPA Directives 51
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EPA Headquarters Telephone Directory .53
EPA Historical Publications 54
EPA Information Resources Management Policy Manual 55
EPA Journal 57
EPA Journal Holdings Report 59
EPA Publications Bibliography 61
EPA System Life Cyde Guidance Series 62
EPA Research Program Guide P1-1992 64
Glossary of Environmental Terms and Acronym and Abbreviation List 65
HELP! EPA Resources for Small Governments 66
Index to EPA Test Methods 68
INFOTERRA/USA Directory of Environmental Sources 70
Office of Research and Development (ORE)) Locator 72
ORD Publication Announcement 73
Risk Assessment, Management, Communicatioru
A Guide to Selected Sources 74
Risk Assessment Review 76
Science Advisory Board (SAB) Reports 71
Superfund Access Information Series 79
Technical Assistance Directory 81
Technical Information Packages (TIPs) 82
Technology Transfer Newsletter 84
SECTION 4: GENERAL RESOURCES 85
Environmental Impact Statements (P15) 86
EPA Test Methods 88
Federal Technology Transfer Act 89
Freedom of information Act (FOIA) 90
Green Marketing 92
Health and Environmental Assessment Reports 93
Legislation 96
Tribal Information 98
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SECTION 1: Background Information
HISTORY
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for
implementing the Federal laws designed to protect the environment. EPA
endeavors to accomplish its mission systematically by proper integration of a
variety of research, monitoring, standard-setting, and enforcement activities. As
a complement to its other activities, EPA coordinates and supports research and
anti-pollution activities of State and local governments, private and public
groups, individuals, and educational institutions. EPA also monitors the
operations of other Federal agencies with respect to their impact on the
environment.
EPA was created through Reorganization Plan #3 of 1970, which was devised to
consolidate the Federal Government’s environmental regulatory activities into a
single agency. The plan was sent by the President to Congress on July 9, 1970,
and the Agency began operation on December 2, 1970.
EPA was formed by bringing together 15 components from 5 executive
departments and independent agencies. Air pollution control, solid waste
management, radiation control, and the drinking water program were
transferred from the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (now the
Department of Health and Human Services). The Federal water pollution control
program was taken from the Department of the Interior, as was part of a
pesticide research program. From the Department of Agriculture, EPA acquired
authority to register pesticides and to regulate their use, and from the Food and
Drug Administration inherited the responsibility to set tolerance levels for
pesticides in food. EPA was assigned some responsibility for setting
environmental radiation protection standards from the Atomic Energy
Commission, and absorbed the duties of the Federal Radiation Council.
The enactment of major new environmental laws and important amendments to
older laws in the 1970’s and 80’s greatly expanded EPA’s responsibilities. The
Agency now administers ten comprehensive environmental protection laws: the
Clean Air Act (CAA); the Clean Water Act (CWA); the Safe Drinking Water Act
(SDWA); the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Uability Act (CERCLA, or “Superfund”); the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act (RCRA); the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
(FIFRA); the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); the Marine Protection,
Research, and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA); Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation
Control Act (UMTRCA); and the Pollution Prevention Act.
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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
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The Agency’s Headquarters is in Washington, DC. It is the nerve center of EPA
and maintains overall planning, coordination, and control of EPA programs.
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Organizationally, EPA is headed by an Administrator, who is supported by a
Deputy Administrator; and three Associate Administrators for Regional
Operations and State/Local Relations, Communications, Education, and Public
Affairs, and Congressional and Legislative Affairs. The Assistant Administrators
are responsible for Administration and Resources Management; Enforcement;
Policy, Planning, and Evaluation; Office of International Activities; Water; Solid
Waste and Emergency Response; Air and Radiation; Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances; and Research and Development. In addition, there are
separate offices for the General Counsel and the Inspector General. The Agency
also has several staff offices including Aciministrative Law Judges, Civil Rights,
Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Science Advisory Board,
Cooperative Environmental Management, Executive Support, Executive
Secretariat, and the Pollution Prevention Policy Staff.
Office of the Administrator (AO)
The Administrator is responsible to the President for providing the overall
supervision and direction of the Agency. The Office of the Administrator is
supported by a Deputy Administrator; and three Associate Administrators for
Regional Operations and State/Local Relations, Communications, Education,
and Public Affairs, and Congressional and Legislative Affairs. The Office of the
Administrator is also composed of staff offices including: Administrative Law
Judges, Civil Rights, Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Science
Advisory Board, Executive Support, Cooperative Environmental Management,
Executive Secretariat, and the Pollution Prevention Planning Staff.
Office of Administration and Resources Management (OARM)
The Office of the Assistant Administrator for Administration and Resources
Management has primary responsibility for policy and procedures governing
resources management, human resources management, environmental health
and safety, facilities management, administrative services, organization and
management analyses, systems development, information management services,
automated data processing systems, and procurement through contracts and
grants. In performance of the above functions and responsibilities, the Assistant
Administrator represents the Administrator in communications with the Office
of Management and Budget; Office of Personnel Management; General
Accounting Office; General Services Administration; Department of Treasury;
and other Federal agencies prescribing requirements for the conduct of
Government budget, fiscal, management, and administrative activities.
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Office of Enforcement (OE)
The Office of the Assistant Administrator for Enforcement serves as the primary
advisor to the Administrator in matters concerning enforcement; and provides
the principal direction and review of civil enforcement activities for air, water,
waste, pesticides, toxic substances, and radiation. The Office manages a national
criminal enforcement program; ensures coordination of media office
administrative compliance programs and civil/criminal enforcement activities;
provides technical expertise for enforcement activities to Headquarters, Regions,
and States through the National Enforcement Investigations Center; and
manages the program for assuring compliance by federal facilities with all
environmental implementing regulations.
Office of General Counsel (OGC)
The Office of General Counsel provides legal service to all of the organizational
elements of the Agency with respect to all programs and activities of the Agency;
provides legal opinions, legal counsel, and litigation support; and assists in the
formulation and administration of the Agency’s policies and programs as legal
advisor.
Office of Policy, Planning, and Evaluation (OPPE)
The Office of the Assistant Administrator for Policy, Planning, and Evaluation
serves as the Agency’s focal point for oversight and coordination of all policy,
program guidance, and evaluation functions. The Office is responsible for policy
and economic analysis, regulatory management and evaluation, and strategic
planning.
Office of InternatIonal ActivitIes (O IA)
The Office of the Assistant Administrator for International Activities performs
the primary role in developing and maintaining a sophisticated understanding
of the international political climate that wifi influence domestic and
international consideration of environmental problems. The Office advises the
Administrator on the most appropriate timing, forum, and other modalities for
dealing with international environmental issues, and exercises the lead
responsibility within EPA for devising strategies to advance the U.S. position..
The Office manages meetings with representatives of other governments and
multilateral organizations consistent with such strategies.
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Office of Inspector General (OIG) U:
The Office of Inspector General conducts audits and investigations relating to
programs and operations of EPA; provides leadership and coordination; and
recommends policies for Agency activities to promote economy and efficiency,
and to prevent and detect fraud and abuse. The Office informs Agency senior
management and the Congress of serious problems, abuses, and deficiencies
relating to EPA programs and operations, and of the necessity for and progress
of corrective action.
Office of Water (OW)
The Office of the Assistant Administrator for Water is responsible for the
Agency’s water quality activities, which represent a coordinated effort to restore
the Nation’s waters. The functions of this program include development of
national programs, technical policies, and regulations relating to drinking water,
water quality, and ground water; environmental and pollution sources
standards development; wetlands protection; technical direction, support, and
evaluation of regional water activities; enforcement of standards; development
of technical assistance and technology transfer programs; provision of training in
the field of water quality; economic and long-term environmental analysis; and
marine/estuarine protection.
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (OSWER)
The Office of the Assistant Administrator for Solid Waste and Emergency
Response provides Agencywide policy, guidance, and direction for the Agency’s
solid waste and emergency response programs. The Office is responsible for the
development of guidelines and standards for the land disposal of hazardous
wastes and for underground storage tanks; technical assistance in the
development, management, and operation of solid waste management activities;
analyses on the recovery of useful energy from solid waste; development and
implementation of a program to respond to hazardous waste sites and spills; and
the enforcement of applicable laws and regulations.
Office of Air and Radiation (OAR)
The Office of the Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation is responsible
for the air activities of the Agency, which include development of national
programs, technical policies, and regulation for air pollution control;
development of national standards for air quality, emission standards for new
stationary sources, and emission standards for hazardous pollutants; technical
direction, support and evaluation of Regional air activities; enforcement of
standards; and provision of training in the field of air pollution control. Related
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activities include technical assistance to states and agencies having radiation
protection programs, and a national survefflance and inspection program for
measuring radiation levels in the environment.
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances (OPPTS)
The Office of the Assistant Administrator for Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic
Substances is responsible for the development of national strategies for the
control of toxic substances; criteria for assessing chemical substances; standards
for test protocols for chemicals; rules and procedures for industry reporting and
regulations for the control of substances deemed to be hazardous to man or the
environment; enforcement of standards; and evaluating and assessing the impact
of new chemicals and chemicals with new uses to determine the hazard and, if
needed, develop appropriate restrictions. It coordinates activities on the
assessment and control of toxic substances. Additional activities include control
and regulation of pesticides and reduction in their use to assure human safety
and protection of environmental quality; establishment of tolerance levels for
pesticides which occur in or on food; monitoring of pesticide residue levels in
food, humans, and nontarget fish and wildlife and their environments;
investigation of pesticide accidents; and coordination of the Agency pollution
prevention program.
Office of Research and Development (ORD)
The Office of the Assistant Administrator for Research and Development is
responsible for the research and development needs of the Agency’s operating
programs and the conduct of an integrated research and development program
for the Agency. The Assistant Administrator for Research and Development
serves as the Agency’s principal science advisor and is responsible for the
development, direction, and conduct of a national environmental research,
development, and demonstration program in health risk assessment, health
effects, engineering and technology, processes and effects, acid rain deposition,
monitoring systems and policy, standards, and regulations. The Office provides
for dissemination of scientific and technical knowledge, including analytical
methods, monitoring techniques, and modeling methodologies; and provides
technical and scientific advice on Agencywide technical program issues.
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REGIONAL OFFICES
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To ensure that EPA is truly responsive to the American people, it has established
10 Regional offices. The Regional Administrators are responsible within the 3
boundaries of their Regions for the execution of the Agency’s Regional
programs.
Regional Administrators cooperate with Federal, state, interstate and local
agencies, industry, academic institutions, and other private groups to ensure that
Regional needs are considered and Federal environmental laws implemented.
Regional Administrators are responsible for developing, proposing, and
implementing Regional programs for comprehensive and integrated
environmental protection activities; conducting effective Regional enforcement
and compliance programs; translating technical program direction and
evaluation provided by various Assistant Administrators, Associate
Administrators, and Headquarters Staff Offices into effective operating
programs at the Regional level, and assuring that such programs are executed
efficiently; exercising approval authority for proposed state standards and
implementation plans; and providing overall and specific evaluations of
Regional programs. EPA maintains its Region 1 Office in Boston; Region 2 in
New York; Region in Philadelphia; Region 4 in Atlanta; Region Sin Chicago;
Region 6 in Dallas; Region in Kansas City; Region S in Denver; Region 9 in San
Francisco; and Region 10 in Seattle.
F iELD OFFICES
The EPA maintains field offices in the following categories: laboratories,
investigations, and administration. The Agency’s research and development
programs are centered at four environmental research centers in Las Vegas,
Nevada; Research Triangle Park, North Carolina; Cincinnati, Ohio; and
Corvallis, Oregon. Each center is the location of one or more major research
laboratories. In addition, the Agency operates a number of smaller research
laboratories throughout the country. Administration and resources management
offices are located in Cincinnati and Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. A
National Enforcement Investigations Center is located in Denver.
NOTE: Information contained in this section was provided or reviewed by the Office of
Administration, Management and Organization Division.
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EPA REGIONAL OFFICES
EPA RegIon I
JFK Federal Building
Boston, MA 02203
(617) 565 -3420
Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine,
New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont
EPA RegIon 2
26 Federal Plaza
New York, NY 10278
(212) 264-2657
New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico,
Virgin Islands
EPA RegIon 3
841 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 597-9800
Delaware, District of Columbia,
Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia,
West Virginia
EPA Region 4
345 Courtland Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30365
(404) 347-4727
Alabama, florida, Georgia, Kentucky,
Mississippi, North Carolina, South
Carolina, Tennessee
EPA Region 5
77 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 353-2000
illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota,
Ohio, Wisconsin
EPA Region 6
1445 Ross Avenue
t)aflas, TX 75202-2733
(214) 655-6444
Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico,
Oklahoma, Texas
EPA Region 8
One Denver Place
999 18th Street
Denver, CO 80202-2405
(303) 293-1603
Colorado, Montana, North Dakota,
South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming
EPA Region 9
75 Hawthorne Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 744-1305
Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada,
American Samoa, Guam, Trust
Territories of the Pacific
EPA Region 10
1200 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 442-1200
Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
EPA Region 7
726 Minnesota Avenue
Kansas City, 1(5 66101
(913) 551-7000
Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska
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Regional Contact Points
The following are public contact points located throughout EPA’s ten Regions.
Each of the Regions has a number of primary contacts including:
• A general number, which can assist the caller in locating EPA personnel
in that Region;
• A Public Affairs/External Affairs number, at which the caller can
obtain information about public outreach efforts;
• A Hazardous Waste Ombudsman, which assists the public and the
regulated community in resolving problems concerning any program or
requirement under the Hazardous Waste Program (see also page 142);
and
• A Small Business Ombudsman, which provides information to private
citizens, small communities, small business enterprises, and trade
associations representing the small business sector regarding regulatory
activities (see also page 181).
In addition, several Regions maintain other information hotlines and
dearinghouses to assist residents with specific issues. These additional sources,
which range from waste minimization to recycling, are listed under the
respective Regions below.
Region 1—CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT
General Number (617) 565-3420
External Affairs (617) 565-2713
Hazardous Waste Ombudsman (617) 573-5758
Small Business Ombudsman (617) 565-3617
Public Information Center (617) 565-3300
Unleaded Fuel Hotline (617) 565-4996
Region 2—NJ, NY, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
General Number (212)264-2657
External Programs/Public Affairs (212) 264-2512
H 7ardous Waste Ombudsman (212) 264-2980
Small Business Ombudsman (212) 264-4711
Public Information Office
(Niagara Falls) (716) 285-8842
RCRA Hotline and
Superfund Hotline (within Region) (800) 346-5009
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Region 3—DE, DC, MD, PA, VA, WV U:
General Number (215) 597-9800
External Affairs (215) 597-6938 g
Public Affairs (215) 597-9370
Hazardous Waste Ombudsman (215) 597-9636
Small Business Ombudsman (215) 597-9807
General Information Hotline (215) 597-2176
(800) 438-2474
Region 4—AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN
General Number (404) 347-4727
Public Affairs (404) 347-3004
Hazardous Waste Ombudsman (404)347-3004
Small Business Ombudsman (404) 347-7109
Public Information Center (404) 347-3004
Region 5—IL, IN, M I, MN, OH, WI
General Number (312) 353-2000
Public Affairs (in IL) (312) 353-2072
Hotline (within Region—IN, Ml, MN, OH, WI) (800) 621-8431
Hazardous Waste Ombudsman (312) 886-0981
Small Business Ombudsman (312) 353-2073
Region 6—AR, LA, NM, OI(, TX
General Number (214) 655-6444
External Affairs (214) 655-2200
Hazardous Waste Ombudsman (214) 655-6760
Small Business Ombudsman (214) 655-2200
Environmental Emergency Hotline
(within Region) (214) 655-2222
Region 7—IA, KS, MO, NE
General Number (913) 551-7000
Public Affairs (913) 551-7003
Hazardous Waste Ombudsman (913) 551-7050
Small Business Ombudsman (913) 551-7519
Regional Action Line
(within Region) (800) 223-0425
Emergency Response (913) 236-3778
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Region 8—CO. MT. ND, SD, UT, WV
General Number (303) 293-1603
External Affairs (303) 294-1119
Public Affairs Branch (303) 294-1120
Hazardous Waste Ombudsman (303) 294-1111
Small Business Ombudsman (303) 294-1111
Emergency Response Hotline (303)294-1788(24 hours)
(within Region) (800) 424-8802
Region 8 Toll Free Line (800) 227-8917
Region 9—AZ CA, HI, NV, Amedcan Samoa, Guam
General Number (415) 744-1305
External Affairs (415) 744-1015
Public Affairs (415) 744-1585
Hazardous Waste Ombudsman (415) 744-2110
Small Business Ombudsman (415) 744-1635
Public Inquiry Response Line (415) 744-1500
Region 10—AK, ID, OR, WA
General Number (206) 553-4973
External Affairs (206) 553-1107
Hazardous Waste Ombudsman (206) 553-2782
Small Business Ombudsman (206) 553-4280
Public Information Center (206) 553-4973
(within Region) (800) 424-4EPA
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SECTION 2: NatIonal Sources
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National Sources includes five major access points for EPA information. The
majority of documents, reports, and technical material generated by EPA can be ‘-
found in one of the following five locations.
Three of these are EPA operations, the Public Information Center (PlC) located
in Washington, DC; the EPA Publications and Information Center (EPIC); and
the Center For Environmental Research Information (CERI) in Cincinnati. PlC is
the national visitors center and speci 11i?es in nontechnical information and
referrals. EPIC is the Agency clearinghouse for publications and a center for
publications distribution, while CEM focuses on technical documents from the
Office of Research and Development (ORD). All act in some capacity as referral
centers and distribution points for EPA documents.
The National Technical Information Service (NTIS), a self-supporting branch of
the Department of Commerce, collects, archives, and reproduces documents
from a variety of government agencies including the Environmental Protection
Agency. The Government Printing Office (GPO), headquartered in Washington,
DC, prints, distributes, and sells government documents in bookstores
throughout the country. GPO administers a system of depository libraries
nationwide which collect the material printed by GPO for federal agencies.
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NATIONAL SOURCES
PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTER (PlC)
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Public Information Center, PM-211B
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Public Contact: Visitors Center and Tours (202) 260-1077
Gloris Butler
James Keys
Operational Support/Telephone and Mail Requests
Kevin Rosseel, Director (contractor)
Alison Cook, Manager (contractor)
Telephone: (202)260-7751
Fax: (202) 260-6257
Sponsoring Office: Office of Administration and Resources Management,
Office of Information Resources Management,
Information Management and Services Division,
Information Access Branch
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (telephone)
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (open to visitors)
Monday - Friday
Description Of Services: P lC is a primary point of contact between EPA and
the public. It refers calls and letters to the appropriate sources for technical
information, and distributes a variety of general-interest items. The P lC is also a
visitor’s center featuring environmental videos, photographic displays, and
databases. Interested groups are encouraged to tour the facility as an
introduction to the Agency as well as to learn about the environment.
Primary Focus: PlC is a link between EPA program offices, information
resources, and the general public.
Audience: Anyone, including the general public, students and educators, EPA
and other government staff, and business, civic, and environmental groups.
Ordering Information: Copies of documents are available by calling or writing
directly to P lC at the above address.
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EPA PUBLICATIONS AND INFORMATION CENTER
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Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Publications and Information Center (EPIC)
26 West Martin Luther King Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45268
Public Contacts: Earl Eastwood
Deborah McNealiey
Telephone: (513) 569-7980
Sponsoring Office: Office of Administration and Resources Management,
Cincinnati
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Description of Services: EPIC is the focal point for the exchange of scientific !
technical and public-oriented environmental information produced by EPA.
Over 10 million copies of 8,000 current titles are maintained for dissemination
within the Center. These are maintained on a master automated inventory
system, EPIC System. information in EPIC System includes Agency publications
and multimedia products by title; responsible program; on-hand, month-to-
month, and year-to-date quantities; publication numbers; and NTIS order
numbers with pricing information.
Approximately 2,500 new titles are added annually to the EPIC System database.
Sixteen sites throughout the Agency currently have access to the system to search
and order EPA publications and multimedia products. Expansion of the EPIC
system to more EPA offices is under way.
Primary Focus: Scientific/technical and public-oriented environmental
information, both hard copy and multimedia products.
Audience: Services are provided to Agency employees; federal, state, and local
agencies; businesses; civic and environmental groups; academia; and the public,
both nationally and internationally.
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Ordering Information: Single or multiple copies are available.
US. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Publications and Information Center (EPIC)
26 West Martin Luther King Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45268
Phone: (513) 569-7980 Fax: (513) 569-7186
EPIC System allows for order entry, query, inventory for on-hand, month-to-
month quantities, mailing list/customer information, and management
reporting. EPIC System is updated daily.
EPIC System is available on EPA ’s mainframe for EPA staff only.
Primary Contact Lee Steczynsld
Phone: (513) 569-7769 Fax: (513) 569-7186
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Center for Environmental Research
Information (CERI)
26 West Martin Luther King Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45268
Public Contact: Dorothy Williams
Telephone: (513) 569-7562
Fax: (513)569-7566
Sponsoring Office: Office of Research and Development,
Center for Environmental Research Information
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Description of Services: CERI is the focal point for the exchange of scientific
and technical environmental information produced by EPA. It supports the
activities of the Office of Research and Development (ORD), its laboratories, and
associated programs nationwide.
Primary Focus: CERI’s technical information components are responsible for
the production and distribution of scientific and technical reports, and for
responding to requests for publications. CERI publishes brochures, capsule and
summary reports, handbooks, newsletters, project reports, and manuals.
Audience: Services are provided to EPA employees; federal, state, and local
agencies; businesses; and the public.
Ordering Information:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Center for Environmental Research
Information (CERI)
26 West Martin Luther King Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45268
Phone: (513) 569-7562 Fax: (513) 569-7566
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NATIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION SERVICE (NTIS)
Address: National Technical Information Service (NTIS)
Springfield, VA 22161
Public Contact: N/A
Telephone: (703) 4874650
Fax: (703) 321-8547
Sponsoring Office: U.S. Department of Commerce
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
DescriptIon Of Services: NTIS, an agency of the U.S. Department of
Commerce, is the central source for the public sale of U.S. and foreign
Government-sponsored research, development, engineering, and business
reports. NTIS manages the Federal Computer Products Center, which provides
access to software datafiles and databases produced by Federal agencies.
Approximately 70,000 new technical reports of completed research are added
annually to the NTIS database. Anyone seeking the latest technical reports may
search the NTIS Bibliographic Database online, using the services of vendors or
organizations that maintain the database for public use. The entire database in
machine readable form may be leased directly from NTIS.
NTIS is a unique agency supported by its customers. All costs such as salaries,
production, acquisition, marketing, and postage are paid from sales income, not
from tax-supported congressional appropriations.
Primary Focus: NTIS focuses on technical and nontechnical information from
government agencies, with a heavy emphasis on the publications of the
Departments of Commerce, Defense, Energy, Health and Human Services,
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the Environmental
Protection Agency. NTIS provides archival service for all of its publications.
Audience: The primary audience of NTIS is the business and scientific
community. Services are also available to the general public, libraries, and
educational and environmental groups.
Ordering Information: All documents at NTIS have a unique identifying
number (many EPA numbers begin with “PB”). These numbers should be used
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when placing orders. Standing orders are also available for selected groups of
documents, among them the EPA Superfund collection of documents. These
standing orders allow regular readers to subscribe annually to publications, thus-
guaranteeing the immediate receipt of new documents as soon as they become
available.
National Technical Information Service (NTIS)
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161
Phone: (703) 487-4650 Fax: (703) 321-8547
Rush Service: (800) 557-NTIS
Telex: 89-9405 (Domestic)
64617 (International)
Online Service Orders:
BRS: (800) 3454277
CISTI, in Canada: (613) 993-1210
DATA-STAR (800) 221-7754
DIALOG: (800) 334-2564
ESA/IRS, in Italy: (3916) 94180361 (Fax)
ORB1T: (800) 456-7248, in Virginia: (703) 442-0900
STN International: (800) 848-6533, in Ohio and Canada: (800) 848-6538
Method of Payment: Orders may be charged to an NTIS Deposit Account,
American Express, VISA, or Mastercard. Checks or money orders in U.S. dollars
are to be made payable to NTIS.
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U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE (GPO)
Address: U.S. Government Printing Office
710 North Capitol Street, NW
Washington, DC 20401
Public Contact: Contact your Regional Depository Library (a list
follows this entry) for the bookstore or depository
library nearest you, or call the number listed below.
Telephone: (202) 783-3238
Fax: (202) 512-2250 (Inquiries/Ordering publications)
Hours: 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Description of Services: The mission of GPO is the production or procurement
of printing for Congress and the agencies of the Federal Government. GPO also
disseminates information to the public through the Superintendent of
Documents publications, sales, and depository library programs. Established as
the official printer of the Nation, GPO is part of the legislative branch of
government.
Through its documents program, GPO disseminates what is possibly the largest
volume of informational literature in the world. The Superintendent of
Documents offers approximately 17,000 titles to the public at any given time.
These are sold principally by mail order and through a series of bookstores
across the country.
Primary Focus: GPO ’s primary mandate is to facilitate the printing of
Congressional work in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The Congressional
Record and Federal Register are printed daily. Although it is often referred to as
the “Nation’s largest publisher,” GPO neither initiates nor exercises control over
the publications it sells. Virtually all government publications are issued by
Congress and the various agencies of the Federal Government. GPO prints or
procures the printing of these publications and distributes them through its sales
and/or depository programs.
Depository Ubrary Program: The publications sales program embraces only a
fraction of the titles issued by government agencies. To assure public access to
this wealth of information, the Government Printing Office administers the
Federal Depository Library Program. Each year, approximately 1,400 Depository
Libraries select titles relevant to their local needs from the thousands of new
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publications issued by the government. More than 50 Regional Depository
Libraries (see list on page 27) receive undassified government publications of 8
interest to the public and retain them permanently, in either hard copy,
microfiche, or electronic format (CD ROM, floppy diskettes, and so forth). All
Federal Depository Libraries are open to those who wish to visit and use their
depository collections. Users can also take advantage of reference assistance and
other services that may be available , For more information about the Depository
Libraries contact
Media Coordinator, Stop SM
Federal Depository Library Program
U.S. Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402
Audience: Services are provided to the general public of all ages and interest
levels.
Ordering Information: There are approximately 17,000 publications available
for sale from the Superintendent of Documents. To facilitate public awareness of
and access to these publications, GPO produces a variety of catalogs, lists, and
other informational materials. The most important of these are:
• U.S. Government Books, a catalog of popular publications.
• New Books, a bimonthly listing of all new titles placed on sale in the previous
two months.
• Government Periodicals and Subscription Services (Price Lists 36).
• Subject Bibliographies, over 220 separate catalogs prepared for certain subject
categories.
These catalogs are free and provide complete ordering information, prices, stock
numbers, and annotations.
Superintendent of Documents
U.S. Government Printing Office
Washington, DC 20402
Phone: (202) 783-3238
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EST)
Monday - Friday
Fax: (202) 512-2233 Subscriptions only
(202) 512-2250 Inquiries/Ordering Publications
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Telex: 710-822-9413 (International orders)
Online Service Orders:
DIALOG Information Retrieval System
(File Code 166, GPOPRE)
(800) 334-2564
Method of Payment: Deposit account with GPO; Mastercard and Visa;
personal check (mail orders only); make checks payable to Superintendent of
Documents.
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Alabama Colorado
Auburn University at Montgomery Government Publications Library
Library #0069
#00088 University of Colorado at Boulder
7300 University Drive Campus Box 184
Montgomery, AL 36117-3596 Boulder, CO 80309-0184
(205) 244-3650 (303) 492-8834
Fax: (205) 244-0678 Fax: (303) 492-2185
Government Documents #0012 Denver Public Library #0071
Drawer S 1357 Broadway
University of Alabama Libraries Denver, CO 80203
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-9784 (303) 640-8847
(205) 348-6046 Fax: (303) 640-8817
Fax: (205) 348-8833
Connecticut
Alaska Connecticut State Library #0075
Sewed by Washington State Library 231 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
AmerIcan Samoa (203) 566-4971
Served by the University of Hawaii Fax: (203) 566-3322
Arizona Delaware
Department of Library, Archives Served by the University of Maryland
and Public Records #0022
State Capitol 3rd Floor District of Columbia
Phoenix, AZ 85007 Served by the University of Maryland
(602) 542-3701
Fac (602) 542-4400 or 5424500 florida
Library West #0103
Arkansas University of Florida Libraries
Documents Service Gainesville, FL 32611
Arkansas State Library #0036B (904) 392-0366
One Capitol Mall Fax: (904) 392-7251
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 682-2869 GeorgIa
Fax: (501) 682-1529 University of Georgia Libraries #0114
Athens, GA 30602
Ca lIfornia (404) 542-8949
Government Publications Section Fax: (404) 542-6522
California State library #0040
P .O. Box 942837 Guam
Sacramento, CA 94237-0001 Served by the University of Hawaii
(916) 653-0085
Fax: (916) 654-0241
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Hawaii
Hamilton Library #0129
University of Hawaii
2550 The Mall
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-8230
Fax: (808) 956-5968
Idaho
Documents Section #0135
University of Idaho Libraries
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 885-6344
Fax: (208) 885-6817
I l l inois
Illinois State Library #0140
300 South Second Street
Springfield, IL 62701-1796
(217) 782-4887
Fax: (217) 782-6437
Indiana
Indiana State Library #170
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 232-3686
Fax: (317) 232-3728
Iowa
University of Iowa Libraries #0189A
Iowa City, IA 52242
(319) 335-5926
Fax: (319) 335-5830
Kansas
University of Kansas #0199
6001 Malott Hall
Lawrence, KS 66045-2800
(913) 864-4660
Fax: (913) 864-5380
Kentucky
University of Kentucky Libraries #0208
Lexington, KY 40506-0039
(606) 257-3139
Fax: (606) 257-1563
Louisiana
Middleton Library #0222
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
(504) 388-2570
Fax: (504) 388-6992
Prescott Memorial Library #0230
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA 71272-0046
(318) 2574962
Fax: (318) 257-2447
Maine
Raymond Folger Library #0235
University of Maine
Orono, ME 04469-0139
(207) 581-1680
Fax: (207)581-1653
Maryland
Hornbake Library #0242
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
(301) 405-9165
Fax: (301)314-9419
Massachusetts
Boston Public Library #0268A
666 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02117
(617) 536-5400 ext. 226
Fax: (617) 267-8273 or 267-8248
Michigan
Detroit Public Library #0275
5201 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 482024093
(313)833-1440
Fax: (313) 833-5333
Government Documents Service
Library of Michigan #0273
717 West Allegan Street
P .O. Box 30007
Lansing, MI 48909
(517) 373-0640
Fax: (517) 373-8933
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409 Wilson Library #0295
University of Minnesota
309 South 19th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55455
(612) 624-5073
Fax: (612) 626-9353
Mississippi
Williams Library #0312
University of Mississippi
University, MS 38677
(601) 232-5857
Fax: (601) 232-7465
Missouri
Ellis Library-Government Documents
University of Missouri at Columbia
#0321
Columbia, MO 65201
(314) 882-6733
Fax: (314) 882-8044
Montana
Maurene and Mike Mansfield Library
University of Montana #0341
Missoula,M’T 59812-1195
(406) 243-6700
Fax: (406) 243-2060
Nebraska
Love Library #0345
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE 68588-0410
(402) 472-2562
Fax: (402) 472-5131
Nevada
University of Nevada Library #0353
Reno, NV 89557-0044
(702) 784-6579
Fax: (702) 784-1751
New Hampshire
Served by the University of Maine
New Jersey
U.S. Documents Division #0376
Newark Public Library
5 Washington Street
Newark, NJ 07101-0630
(201) 733-7813
Fax: (201) 733-5648
New Mexico
General Library #0383
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-1466
(505) 277-5441
Fax: (505) 277-6019
Documents Librarian
New Mexico State Library #0386
325 Don Gaspar Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87503
(505) 827-3825
Fax: (505) 827-3888
New York
Legislative & Governmental Service
New York State Library #0387
Cultural Education Center
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12230
(518) 474-4636
Fax: (518) 474-5786
North Caroiina
BA/SS Department-Documents
CB #3912, Davis Library #0447
University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
(919) 962-1151
Fax: (919) 962-0484
North Dakota
Documents Office #0455
North Dakota State University Library
P .O. Box 5599
Fargo, ND 58105
(701) 237-8863
Fax: (701)237-7138
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Documents Department #0456
Chester Fritz Library
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ML) 58202
(701) 777-3316
Fax: (701)777-3319
Northern Mañana
Served by the University of Hawaii
Ohio
Documents Section #0460
State Library of Ohio
65 South Front Street
Columbus, OH 43266.0334
(614) 644-7051
Fax: (614) 752-9178
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Department of Libraries
#0487
200 Northeast 18th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73105-3298
(405) 521-2502 ext. 252
Fax: (405)525-7804
Oklahoma State University Library
#0488
Stillwater, OK 74078
(405) 744-6546
Far (405) 744-5183
Omg
Millar Library #0506A
Portland State University
P .O. Box 1151
Portland, OR 97207
(503) 725-4123
Fax: (503) 725-4524
Pennsytvania
State Library of Pennsylvania #0508
Box 1601
Harrisburg, PA 17105
(717) 787-3752
Fax: (717) 783-2070
Puerto Rico
Served by the University of Florida
Rhode Island
Served by the Connecticut State
Library
South Carolina
Cooper Library #0560
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29634-3001
(803)656-5174
Fax: (803) 656-3025
Thomas Cooper Library #0562
University of South Carolina
Sumter & Green Street
Columbia, SC 29208
(803) 777-4841
Fax: (803) 777-4661
South Dakota
Served by the University of Minnesota
Tennessee
Memphis State University Library
#0590A
Memphis, TN 38152
(901) 678-2206
Far (901)678-2511
Texas
Texas State Library #0591
Box 12927 Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711
(512) 463-5455
Fax: (512) 463-5436
Texas Tech University Library #0614
Lubbock, TX 79409-0002
(806) 742-2268
Fax: (806)742-1920
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Merrill Library lilAC 30 #0618 Government Documents Section #0653 U
Utah State University West Virginia University Library
Logan, UT 84322-3000 Morgantown, WV 26506-6069
(801) 750-2684 (304) 293-3640
Fax: (801) 750-2677
Wisconsin
Vermont State Historical Society of Wisconsin
Served by the University of Maine Library
#0668
Virgin Islands 816 State Street
Sewed by the University of Florida Madison, WI 53706
(608) 262-2781
Virginia Fax: (608) 262-4711
Alderman Library #0640
University of Virginia Milwaukee Public Library #0670
Charlottesville, VA 22903-2498 814 West Wisconsin Avenue
(804) 924-3133 Milwaukee, WI 53233
Fax: (804) 924-4337 (414) 278-2167
Fax: (414) 278-2137
Washington
Washington State Ubrary #0642 Wyoming
P.O. Box 42478 Sewed by Utah State University
Olympia, WA 98504-2478
(206) 753-4027
Fax: (206) 753-3546
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SECT iON 3: Documents
This section describes documents that provide an insight into the functions of the
Environmental Protection Agency, or serve as pathfinders to additional
information.. With the exception of two documents, the Consumer Information
Catalog (CC), and the Council On Environmental Quality Annual Report (CEQ), all
publications in this section were produced by EPA or its agents.
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Publication Type: Directory
EPA Document
Number: EPA/IMSD-91-100
Sponsoring Office: Office of Administration and Resources
Management, Office of Information Resources
Management, Information Management and Services
Division, Information Access Branch
Public Contact: Ann Dugan (contractor)
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Public Information Center, PM-211B
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-2049
Fax: (202) 260-6257
Description of Publication: EPA produces the ACCESS EPA directory to
improve access to environmental information services provided by EPA and
related public sector organizations. The directory is maintained by EPA ’s Office
of Information Resources Management (OIRM) to support the Agency’s mission.
Because EPA believes that public access to environmental information fosters
environmental awareness, the directory is made available through the
Government Printing Office (GPO) and the National Technical Information
Service (NTIS). The directory provides contact information and a description of
services provided. ACCESS EPA indudes information on documents, dockets,
dearinghouses and hotlines, records, databases, models, EPA libraries, and State
Libraries.
Purpose: This publication helps the general public gain access to EPA. The
directory is designed to be brief, concise, and easy to use.
Audience: EPA staff, federal and state environmental agencies, libraries,
contractors, and the general public.
Frequency of Publication: Annual.
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Ordering Intormatlon:
National Technical Information Service (NTIS)
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161
Phone: (703) 487-4650 Fax: (703) 321-8547
Rush Service: (800) 557-NTIS
NTIS Number: P892-147438
EPA Document Number: EPA/220-8-92-014
• U .S. Government Printing Office
710 North Capitol Street, NW
Washington, DC 20402
GPO Number: 055-000-004064
Phone: (202) 783-3238 Fax: (202) 275-0019
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AGENCY CATALOG OF DATA POUCIES AND STANDARDS
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EPA Document
Number: 21M-1019
Sponsoring Office: Office of Administration and Resources Management,
Office of Information Resources Management,
Information Management and Services Division,
Information Management Branch
Public Contact: Jeff Sabol
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
OIRM/IMSD, PM-211D
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-8974
Fax: (202) 260-3923
Description of Publication: This catalog contains all Agency-wide standards
issued by EPA; lists the federal standards and guidelines that are issued by the
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as Federal Information
Processing Standards (PH ’S); and describes international standards that are
relevant to EPA ’s mission and functions. It is updated periodically when EPA
issues new Agency-wide data standards or when other improvements to the
catalog are identified.
Purpose: This catalog provides centralized means for disseminating EPA data
policies and standards to the broad community using and/or providing Agency
information resources. The catalog is an essential communication tool to promote
compliance with standards and policies, thereby fostering better data
integration.
Audience: EPA system managers, information resource officials, IRM
contractors, and anyone who provides or uses Agency data (for example, the
regulated community, state resource agencies, other federal agencies, the general
public, and contractors).
Frequency of Publication: Irregular, usually annually.
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Ordering Information;
National Technical Information Service (NTIS)
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161
Phone: (703) 4874650 Fax; (703) 321-8547
Rush Service: (800) 557-NTIS
PB Number N/A
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Publication Type: Operating plan
Sponsoring Office: Office of Policy, Planning, and Evaluation,
Strategic Planning & Management Division
Public Contact: Chuck Kent
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Strategic Planning & Management Division, PM-222
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-5439
Fax: (202) 260-7883
Description of Publication: This is a one year explanation of the work the
Agency wifi do in order to accomplish its four-year, long-range objectives, as
outlined in the strategic plan. It includes EPA programmatic activities for each
AA-ship induding Administrator’s Overview and measures of progress. These
measures of progress are tracked using the Strategic Targeted Activities for
Results System (STARS). A quarterly STARS report is available upon request.
Purpose: Annual operating plan for EPA programs and regions.
Audience: Anyone interested in the planning and management of EPA.
Frequency of Publication: Annual.
Ordering Information:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Strategic Planning & Management Division, PM-222A
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: (202) 260-5439 Fax: (202) 260-7883
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ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATiON MANUAL
Publication Type: Manual
EPA Document
Number; 5700 1984 Edition, Changes 1 and 2
Sponsoring Office: Office of Administration and Resources
Management, Office of Administration,
Grants Administration Division
Public Contact: Bruce Feldman
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Grants Policy and Procedures Branch, PM-216F
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-5268
Fax: (202) 260-1828
Description of Publication: The Assistance Administration (AA) Manual
provides the policies and procedures for managing administrative aspects of all
EPA financial assistance programs, except the Scientific Overseas Program.
Purpose: The manual is organized to facilitate tracking the application, award,
and post-award phases of the assistance process. It further provides information
concerning the requirements for establishing a new financial assistance program
within EPA.
Audience: EPA Program and Project Officers throughout the Agency, Grants
Management Staff, and potential applicants and recipients for financial
assistance programs.
Frequency of Publication: The manual is updated as EPA policy and
procedures mandate.
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Ordering Information: U ,
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Grants Administration Division
Grants Operations Branch
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: (202) 260-9266 Fax: (202) 260-1828
National Technical Information Service (NTIS)
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161
Phone: (703) 4874650 Fax: (703) 321-854?
Rush Service: (800) 557-NTIS
NTIS Number: PB85903199/PB86903101 /PB88903101
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A CATALOGUE OF HAZARDOUS AND SOLID WASTE PUBUCA11ONS
Publication Type: Catalog
EPA Document
Number: EPA/530-B-92-001
Sponsoring Office: Office of Solid Waste,
Communications, Analysis, and Budget Division
Public Contact: N/A
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCR.A)
Docket Information Center, 05-305
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (800) 424-9346 (RCRA/SF Hothne)
(703) 920-9810 (in DC metro area)
Fax: N/A
Description of Publication: Generated by the Office of Solid Waste, this is a
list of Office of Solid Waste Publications that are frequently requested and the
source from which they are available. Abstracts and subject index are included.
Purpose: Provides distribution information for hazardous and solid waste
publications.
Audience: EPA staff, environmental groups, regulated community, and the
public.
Frequency of Publication: Irregular (at least once annually).
Ordering Information:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act (RCRA) Docket Information Center, OS-305
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: (202) 260-9327 RCRA/SF Hotline: (703) 920-9810
(800) 424-9346
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EPA Document
Number: EPA/540/8-91/014
Sponsoring Office: Office of Solid Waste and Emergency
Response, Office of Emergency and Remedial
Response, Office of Waste Programs Enforcement
Public Contact: Superfund Document Center
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Emergency and Remedial Response, 05-245
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: N/A
Fax: N/A
Description of Publication: This publication is a comprehensive listing of all
current documents used in managing the Superfund Program. It contains a
bibliography of all Superfund publications including policy directives, guidance
documents, technology information, innovative technology, and related
documents. Offices that produced documents listed in this publication include
the Office of Emergency and Remedial Response, the Office of Waste Programs
Enforcement, the Technology innovation Office, the Office of Air Quality
Planning and Standards, and the Office of Research and Development.
Induded in the publication is a description of the Superfund Program and how
it works; subject, title, and numeric indices; and bibliographic abstracts. The
NTIS standing order program for Superfund documents is also explained.
Purpose: Lists, in one comprehensive document, all current publications in the
Superfund program.
Audience: EPA staff, regulators, law firms, contractors, students, and anyone
involved in Superfund cleanup.
Frequency of Publication: Annual.
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Ordering Information:
National Technical Information Service (NTIS)
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161
Phone: (703) 487-4650 Fax: (703) 321-8547
Rush Service: (800) 557-NTIS
NTIS Number: PR-881
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CONSUMER INFORMA11ON CATALOG a,
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Publication Type: Catalog
EPA Document
Number: N/A
Sponsoring Office: Consumer Information Center
General Services Administration
Public Contact: Paula Moser
Address: Consumer Information Center
General Services Administration
Room G-142
Washington, DC 20405
Telephone: (202) 501-1794
Fax: (202) 501-4281
Description of Publication: This is a free catalog listing of about 200 free and
low-cost publications from a variety of federal agencies. The publications cover
environment, health, federal benefits, money management, housing, child care,
employment, small business, education, food and nutrition, consumer
protection, and more.
Purpose: A source of practical federal consumer information publications
useful to the general public.
Auclence: General public, teachers, and librarians.
Frequency of Publication: Quarterly.
Ordering information:
Free Catalog
Consumer information Center
Pueblo, CO 81009
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COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ANNUAL REPORT
Publication Type: Annual Report
EPA Document
Number: N/A
Sponsoring Office: Council on Environmental Quality
Public Contact: ICristina Rohan
Address: Council on Environmental Quality
722 Jackson Place, NW
Washington, DC 20008
Telephone: (202) 395-5750
Fax: (202) 395-3744
Description of Publication: The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ),
part of the Executive Office of the President, produces an annual report to
Congress on the state of the environment. This report details environmental
issues and trends. Information relating to EPA is included in the report.
Purpose: Acts as a record of environmental trends for those engaged in
environmental policy and study.
Audience: The public, teachers, government agencies, and Congress.
Frequency of Publication: Annual.
Ordering Information:
Government Printing Office
710 North Capitol Street, NW
Washington, DC 20402
Phone: (202) 783-3238
Order Number: 041-011-00086-6—1990 Report
041-011-00087-4--—1991 Report
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DIRECTORY OF OAQPS INFORMATION SERVICES
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Source Type: Directory
EPA Document
Number: EPA 450/2-91-004
Sponsoring Office: Office of Air and Radiation,
Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards
Public Contact: Bill Hamilton
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Mail Drop 15
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Telephone: (919) 541-5498
Fax: (919) 541-0804
Description of Source: This directory lists electronic bulletin boards,
clearinghouses, conferences, reports, manuals, newsletters, and support centers
in EPA’s Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS).
Purpose: Source of information transfer activities within EPA ’s Air Quality
Management Program.
Audience: State and local air pollution control personnel; EPA regional office
and Headquarters air pollution control personnel.
Frequency of Update: Annual.
Ordering Information:
Bill Hamilton
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Mail Drop 15
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: (919) 541-5498 Fax: (919) 541-0804
Cost Free
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ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT: A CITIZENS GUIDE
Publication Type: Bibliographic Guide
EPA Document
Number: N/A
Sponsoring Office: Office of Enforcement
Public Contact: Alex Varela
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Enforcement, LB-i 33
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-8714
Fax: (202) 260-7553
Description of Publication: Environmental Enforcement: A Citizen’s Guide
discusses EPA’s methods of encouraging compliance with environmental laws. It
explains the structure of the environmental enforcement system, the tools for
enforcement, and the state and federal officials who use them. This pamphlet
summarizes the government process that enforcement officials use in taking
action against noncompliers.
Purpose: Encourages public awareness of environmental laws and the public’s
involvement with enforcement. It teaches citizens what the laws are arid what
citizens can do to help.
Audience: This is an excellent source of information for state and local
governments, public libraries, schools, environmental interest groups, and other
individuals concerned with environmental enforcement.
Frequency of Publication: The guide was originally published for Earth Day,
1990. A second printing was made in the Fall of 1991.
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National Technical Information Service (NTIS)
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield , VA 22161
Phone: (703) 4874650 Fax: (703) 321-8547
Rush Service: (800) 557-NTIS
NTIS Number: PB9O-2 67402
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ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT:
A STATE RESOURCE GUIDE
Publication Type: Guide
EPA Document
Number: 220-R-92-OO1
Sponsoring Office: Office of Administration and Resources Management,
Office of Information Resources Management,
Information Management and Services Division,
Information Sharing Branch
Public Contact: Michele Zenon
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
State/EPA Data Management Program, PM-211D
401 M Street, SW
Washi}tgton, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-3540
Fax: (202)260-3923
Description of Publication: The Environmental Information Management: A State
Resource Guide is a product of the national State/EPA Data Management (SEOM)
Program. The program fosters initiatives designed to improve data sharing, data
integration, and information exchange among EPA and State environmental
agencies. The State Resource Guide 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.
Purpose: The State Resource Guide facilitates identification of potential sources
of environmental information and assistance that can help States and tribes
attain their environmental protection goals.
Audience: State, local, and tribal governments; Federal agencies; businesses;
and the general public.
Frequency of Publication: N/A
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Ordering Information:
0
National SEDM Program
US. EPA/OIRM, PM-211D
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
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EPA BUDGET SUMMARY
Publication Type: Annual Report
EPA Document
Number: N/A
Sponsoring Office: Office of Administration and Resources Management,
Office of the Comptroller
Public Contact: Tracy Dahbura
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
OARM/OC/ Budget Division, PM-225
401M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-4157
Fax: (202) 252-0084
Description of Publication: The EPA budget summary is produced each year,
concurrent with the release of the President’s budget. The summary details
EPA ’s portion of the President’s budget to Congress for the upcoming fiscal
year.
Purpose: Announces the upcoming fiscal year’s budget for EPA.
Audience: Constituent groups, press, and the public
Frequency of Publication: Annual.
Ordering Information:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
OARM/OC/Budget Division 1 PM-225
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: (202) 260-8340
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EPA DIRECTiVES
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Publication Type: EPA Directives (Manuals, Orders, and Notices)
EPA Document
Number: N/A
Sponsoring Office: Office of Administration and Resources
Management, Office of Administration
Public Contact: Thelma Adams
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Management and Organization Division
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-5000 (For information on Directives)
(202) 260-5797 (To order copies of Directives)
Fax: (202) 260-4997
Description of Publication: Directives are written procedures and policies
which are printed in either manuals, orders, or notices.
Manuals are rather lengthy directives or combinations of closely related
directives which usually consist of several chapters used to prescribe or establish
policies and operating procedures in functional areas.
Orders are rather short directives which cannot be logically included in an
established manual but are necessary for effective management and operation of
the Agency.
Notices contain nondirective material of a general or informational nature.
Purpose: The purpose of Directives is to provide Agencywide policy and
procedures governing internal operating practices for the Environmental
Protection Agency.
Audience: All Agency employees; EPA contractors; and the public.
Frequency of Publication: Varies; depends on when policy and procedures
are issued or changed.
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Ordering Information:
US. Environmental Protection Agency
Distribution Unit, G-100
FMSD/Heatlquarters
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
(No cost for single copies. Entire set available for a fee.)
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EPA HEADQUARTERS TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
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Publication Type: Directory
EPA Document
Number: EPA/208-B-92-002
Sponsoring Office: Office of Administration and Resources
Management, National Data Processing Division
Public Contact: Superintendent of Documents
Address: U.S. Government Printing Office
710 North Capitol Street, NW
Washington, DC 20402-9325
Telephone: (202) 783-3238
Fax: (202) 512-2233
Description of Publication: The directory offers an organizational listing for
EPA, an alphabetical listing of personnel, a subject guide to offices, Email
addresses, a hotline directory, listings for regional offices, and general
information.
Purpose: Provides telephone numbers and location of individual EPA staff
members, and shows the organizational structure and functional responsibilities
of EPA offices.
Audience: Federal and state agencies, professional associations, environmental
groups, and the general public.
Frequency of Publication: Twice a year with supplements.
Ordering information:
Superintendent of Documents
U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO)
710 North Capitol Street, NW
Washington, DC 20402-9325
Phone: (202) 783-3238 Subscription Master Stock number is
755-003-00000-0, single copies available;
ask for directory by title.
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EPA HISTORICAL PUBUCATIONS
Source Type: Pamphlets and oral interviews
Sponsoring Office: Office of Administration and Resources Management,
Management and Organization Division
Public Contact: See ordering information below
Telephone: N/A
Description of Source: The four pamphlets provide a colorful historical
narrative on the history of EPA. The oral interview series will shed light on the
insights of those who have led the Agency.
Purpose: These publications will give EPA staff a sense of its own history and
mission. At the same time, they will give the general public an idea of how the
U.S. Government has managed environmental affairs.
Audience: General public, teachers, scholars, environmental groups.
Frequency of Update: Irregular.
Ordering Information:
• National Technical Information Service (NTIS)
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161
Phone: (703) 4874650 Fax: (703) 321-8547
Rush Service: (800) 557-NTIS
NTIS Number: P892-182377
• Government Printing Office
710 North Capitol Street, NW
Washington, DC 20402
Phone: (202) 783-3238
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Public Information Center
401 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: (202) 260-7751 Fax: (202) 260-6257
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EPA INFORMATiON RESOURCES MANAGEMENT POLICY MANUAL
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Publication Type: Manual
Subject: IRM Policy
EPA Document
Number: N/A
Sponsoring Office: Office of Administration and Resources Management,
Office of Information Resources Management,
Information Management and Services Division
Public Contact: Information Management Branch
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Information Management and Services Division
PM-21 1D
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-7820
Fax: (202) 260-3923
Description of Publication: This manual provides the basic policy framework
for the Information Resources Management (IRM) Program in the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Procedural guidance is issued in a
separate publication.
Purpose: Provides understanding of basic principles and policies governing
EPA ’s IRM Program. Establishes the authorities and responsibilities under
which the IRM Program functions at EPA. All contractors doing IBM work for
the Agency must be familiar with the Agency’s policies in this area.
Audience: All EPA organizations and their employees, and facilities and
personnel of agencies (including state agencies, contractors, and grantees) of the
EPA who are involved in IRM work for the Agency.
Frequency of Publication: Revisions issued as needed.
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US. Environmental Protection Agency
Distribution Unit, G-100
FMSD/Headquarters
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
(See page 51 for other directives)
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EPA JOURNAL
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Publication Type: Magazine
EPA Document
Number: 175—N series
Sponsoring Office: Office of Communications, Education, and
Public Affairs
Public Contact: Marilyn Rogers
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Communications, Education, and
Public Affairs, A-107
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-2133
Fax: (202) 252-0231
Description of Publication: The EPA Journal is a bimonthly magazine on
environmental topics, usually theme oriented.
Purpose: Informs the public and EPA employees about current environmental
problems and possible solutions.
Audience: Scientists, state and local environmental officials, science teachers,
community groups, and industry, and the general public.
Frequency of Publication: Bimonthly.
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Ordering Information:
• For sample copy:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Public Information Center, PM-211B
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: (202) 260-7751
• For subscription informatioru
Superintendent of Documents
US. Government Printing Office (GPO)
Washington, DC 20402-9325
Phone: (202) 783-3238
Stock Number: Varies; ask for publication by title.
Cost $10/year
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EPA JOURNAL HOLDJNGS REPORT
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Publication Type: Directory
EPA Document
Number: 220B/92/019
Sponsoring Office: Office of Administration and Resources Management,
Office of Information Resources Management,
Information Management and Services Division,
Information Access Branch
Public Contact: Jonda Byrd
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Information Management and Services Division
PM-211D
26 West Martin Luther King Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45268
Telephone: (513) 569-7183
Fax: (513) 569-7186
Description of Publication: This publication contains the Journal Holdings for
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Library Network. The approximately
3,500 titles and 12,000 holdings represent a wealth of data available from the
libraries at EPA Headquarters, Regions, and Laboratories. AU EPA network
libraries reported their journal holdings for inclusion in this report. The journals
are listed alphabetically by title. A list of EPA libraries is also included.
Purpose: The Journal Holdings List encourages resource sharing and improves
access to journal articles.
Audience: Federal, state, environmental, and university libraries; EPA staff;
students of environmental science; and environmental practitioners will find this
publication useful.
Frequency of PublIcation: Annual.
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Ordering Information:
National Technical Information Service (NTIS)
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161
Phone: (703) 4874650 Fax: (703) 321-8547
Rush Service: (800) 557-NTIS
NTIS Number: P592-132810
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Publication Type: Bibliography
EPA Document
Number: N/A
Sponsoring Office: Sponsored jointly by the Office of Administration and
Resources Management, and the Office of Research
and Development
Public Contact: Jonda Byrd
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Information Management and Services Division
MS-291
26 West Martin Luther King Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45268
Telephone: (513) 569-7183
Fax: (513)569-7186
Description of Publication: This publication contains bibliographic dtations
with abstracts for reports generated by EPA. It lists and indexes EPA technical
reports and journal articles submitted to National Technical Information Service
(NTIS).
Purpose: Provides information on EPA publications available from NTIS.
Audience: Anyone interested in EPA publications.
Frequency of Publication: Quarterly.
Ordering Information:
National Technical Information Service (NTIS)
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161
Phone: (703) 4874650 Fax: (703) 321-8547
Rush Service: (800) 557-NTIS
NTIS Number: PB9O-9042xx series. Ask for the latest issue in this series.
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EPA SYSTEM UFE CYCLE GUIDANCE SERIES
Publication Type: Manual
EPA Document
Number: N/A
Sponsoring Office: Office of Administration and Resources Management,
Office of Information Resources Management,
Information Management and Services Division
Public Contact: Information Management Branch
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Information Management and Services Division
PM-21 1D
401 MStreet,SW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-7820
Fax: (202) 260-3923
Description ot Publication: The System Life Cycle Guidance Series consists of
several volumes which address documentation requirements for the different
stages of the information system life cycle.
“Volume A: Mission Needs Analysis” provides documentation requirements for
defining a problem and justifying the need for an information processing
solution. The objective of this document is to provide guidance towards
satisfying requirements specified in EPA’s IRM Policy Manual for the acquisition
and management of information.
“Volume B: Preliminary Design and Options Analysis” provides detailed
guidance for analyzing and selecting the most cost effective solution for the
problem defined in the mission needs analysis.
“Volume C: System Design, Development, and Implementation” provides
system developers with specific guidance concerning software program
management, design, and related required documentation.
Supplemental Guidance to Volume B: EPI4JAVP Applications Guidanc.e To Hardware!
Software Selection helps project managers, system managers, and analysts
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involved in the design and implementation of systems for the EPA determine the
most appropriate hardware, software, and communication configuration. 3
Operations and Maintenance Manual deals with the operations and maintenance
phase of the system’s life cycle.
“Guidance for Developing Image Processing Systems in EPA, EPA System
Design and Development Guidance: Supplement to Volumes A & B” advises
EPA managers on the basic questions and topics that must be addressed to
successfully demonstrate the need to make a capital investment in an image
processing system.
Purpose: Provides guidance in the design, development, implementation, and
maintenance of EPA information systems.
Audience: Anyone engaged in systems development for or with the
Environmental Protection Agency. This includes, but is not limited to, EPA staff
and contractors to the EPA.
Frequency of Publication: Revisions issued as needed.
Ordering Information:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Information Management Branch, PM-211D
401 M Street, SW, M-2003
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: (202) 260-5914
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EPA RESEARCH PROGRAM GUIDE FY-1 992
Publication Type: Guide
EPA Document
Number: EPA/600/9-91 1025
Sponsoring Office: Office of Research and Development,
Center for Environmental Research Information
Public Contact: Dorothy Williams
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Center for Environmental Research
Information (CERI)
01W Publications Unit
Cincinnati, OH 45268
Telephone: (513) 569-7369
Fax: (513) 569-7566
Description of Publication: This report provides information on the research
EPA is planning for this fiscal year, how much is to be spent on each program
area, and whom to contact for further details.
Purpose: Encourages qnalifled parties to make their capabilities known to EPA
research managers, thereby facilitating the exchange of technical experience and
expertise.
Audience: Environmental organizations outside of EPA.
Frequency of Publication: AnnuaL
Ordering lntormatlon:
US. Environmental Protection Agency
Center for Environmental Research Information (CERE)
ORD Publications Unit
26 West Martin Luther King Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45268
Phone: (513) 569-7562 Fax: (513)569-7566
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GLOSSARY OF ENViRONMENTAL TERMS AND ACRONYM AND
ABBREVIATION LIST g
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Publication Type: Glossary
EPA Document
Number: 19 1 ( 4002
Sponsoring Office: Office of Communications, Education,
and Public Affairs
PublIc Contact: Roy Popkin
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Communications, Education, and Public
Affairs, A-107
401 M Street, SW, Room M-2123
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-6640
Fax: (202) 252-0231
Description of Publication: This publication lists the terms, acronyms, and
abbreviations commonly used at EPA and in the environmental field.
Purpose: Explains terms, acronyms, and abbreviations pertaining to
environmental issues.
Audience: Anyone working with environmental documents or programs,
induding EPA employees and the general public.
Frequency of Publication: N/A
Ordering Information:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Public Information Center, PM-211B
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: (202) 260-7751
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HELP! EPA RESOURCES FOR SMALL GOVERNMENTS
Source Type: Directory
EPA Document
Number: 21U-1001
Sponsoring Office: Office of Regional Operations and State/Local
Relations (OROSLR)
Public Contact: Superintendent of Documents
Address: U.S. Government Printing Office
710 North Capitol Street
Washington, DC 20402
Telephone: (202) 783-3238
Description of Source: A simple, easy-to-use guide to resources with names
and telephone numbers of people who can directly help local officials of small
communities.
Section 1 contains reference charts which are organized by type of activity. The
categories are: National, Regional, Publications and Videos, Special Projects. arid
Indian Tribe and Alaskan Native Villages.
Section 2 contains additional information about major, nationally-offered EPA
activities for small communities. A list of small community contacts is also
included.
Purpose: HELP! is written so that volunteer officials who run the Nation’s
small towns (20,000 of which are under 1,000 in population) can easily access
help that EPA offers through outreach, education, financing, and technology
transfer.
Audience: Local officials and people who facilitate infrastructure improvement
for them (engineers, consultants, nonprofit service providers, etc.).
Frequency of Publication: Annual.
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Ordering Information:
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Government Printing Office
710 North Capitol Street, NW
Washington, DC 20402
Phone: (202) 783-3238
Order Number: 055-000-00393-9
Cost $3.00
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INDEX TO EPA TEST METHODS
Publication Type: Index
EPA Document
Number: EPA 901/3-88-001
Sponsoring Office: U -S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Region 1 Library
Public Contact: Peg Nelson (contractor)
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 1 Library
JFK Federal Building
Boston, MA 02203
Telephone: (617) 565-3298
Fax: (617) 565-3346
Description ot Publication: Test methods are approved procedures for
measuring the presence and concentration of physical and chemical pollutants;
evaluating properties, such as toxic properties, of chemical substances; or
measuring the effects of substances under various conditions. The printed Index
to EPA Test Methods consists of the following three sections:
• Numeric List by method number
• Alphabetical List by chemical substance or method name
• Source List by document number
Purpose: Attempts to coordinate, in one publication, an index to sources of
EPA test methods and sampling procedures for laboratory analysis.
Audience: EPA staff, laboratory personnel, and practitioners required to
specify and perform laboratory analysis and sampling procedures.
Frequency of Publication: Irregular—Updated in dBase II I Plus file.
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Ordering Information:
Printed copy
National Technical Information Service (NTIS)
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161
Phone: (703) 487-4650 Fax: (703) 321-8547
Rush Service: (800) 557-NTIS
NTIS Number: PB88-200100/AS
• Disk copy
Contact Region 1 Library
Phone: (617) 565-3298
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INFOTERRA/USA DIRECTORY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SOURCES
Source Type: Directory
EPA Document
Number: EPA/IMSD/91-014
Sponsoring Office: Office of Administration and Resources Management,
Office of Information Resources Management,
Information Management and Services Division,
Information Sharing Branch
Public Contact: INFOTERRA staff (contractors)
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
INFOTERRA/USA, PM-21 IA
401 M Street, SW
Washington., DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-5917
Fax: (202) 260-3923
Description of Source: The INFOTERRA/USA Directory of Environmental
Sources is a directory of 445 United States environmental organizations (sources)
registered with the INFOTERRA/USA National Focal Point. INFOTERRA is the
international environmental information exchange network coordinated by the
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Each entry contains contact
information, fields of environmental expertise, and a description of services. The
sources are grouped by the type of organization originating the informatioxt
federal, state, or local government; academic; or nongovernmental interest
groups. For ease of access, both alphabetical and subject indexes are provided.
Purpose: This resource provides the user with contact information for over 400
U.S-based organizations that have agreed to provide environmental information
to requestors at little or no charge.
Audience: This resource will be useful to any individual who is interested in
locating sources of environmental information in the United States.
Frequency of Update: Irregular.
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Ordering Information:
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National Technical Information Service (NTIS) g
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161
Phone: (703) 487-4650 Fax: (703) 321-8547
Rush Service: (800) 557-NTIS
NTIS Number: PB92-102433
Cost $50.00 hard copy
$19.00 microfiche
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OFFiCE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (ORD) LOCATOR
Publication Type: Directory
EPA Document
Number: CEffi 91-55
Sponsoring Office: Office of Research and Development,
Center for Environmental Research Information
Public Contact: Dorothy Williams
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Center for Environmental Research
Information (CERI)
OR]) Publications Unit
Cincinnati, OH 45268
Telephone: (513) 569-7369
Fax: (513)569-7566
Description of Publication: This publication is a telephone directory of ORB
employees.
Purpose: Provides the office telephone numbers of ORB staff.
Audience: EPA employea
Frequency of Publication: Annual.
Ordering Information: At present, this publication is available to EPA
employees only.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Center For Environmental Research Information (CERI)
ORI) Publications Unit
26 West Martin Luther King Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45268
Phone: (513) 569-7562 Fax: (513) 569-7566
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Publication Type: Publication Announcement
EPA Document
Number: Changes each quarter
Sponsoring Office: Office of Research and Development,
Center for Environmental Research Information
Public Contact: Dorothy Williams
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Center for Environmental Research
Information (CERI)
ORD Publications Unit
Cincinnati, OH 45268
Telephone: (513) 569-7369
Fax: (513) 569-7566
Description of Publication: This document lists titles of printed publications
from ORD. Complete reports listed in the 01W Publication Announcement are
available from the National Technical Information Service (NTIS).
Purpose: Provides interested parties with access to the broad range of currently
available documents produced by 0 1 W.
Audience: Environmental decision-makers of the technical, industrial, and
academic communities.
Frequency of Publication: Quarterly.
Ordering information:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Center For Environmental Research Information (CERI)
ORD Publications Unit
26 West Martin Luther King Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45268
Phone: (513) 569-7562 Fax: (513) 569-7566
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RISK ASSESSMENT, MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATION:
A GUIDE TO SELECTED SOURCES
PublIcation Type: Bibliography
EPA Document
Number: For EPA numbers see ordering information.
Sponsoring Off Ice: Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Library
(formerly 01’S Chemical Library), Noncontidential
Information Services Section
PublIc Contact: Geff King (contractor)
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Library
TS-793
401M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-3944
Fax: (202) 260-4659
Description of Publication: Risk Assessment, Management, and Communication:
A Guide to Selected Sources is a series of risk management bibliographies.
References are gathered from the environmental, medical, and scientific
literature induded in the following databases: ABI/Inform, Cambridge
Scientific Abstracts, Conference Papers Index, Enviroline, Life Sciences
Collection, Magazine Index, NTIS, PATS International, and NLM’s Toxline and
Medline. The original Guide appeared in March 1987 and was followed by
quarterly updates. These earlier updates constitute Volume 1 of the current
semiannual series. In the most recent edition, Volume 4, Number 1, the citations
cover documents added to the above databases during the period from
November 1989 to July 1991. Documents in this series are subdivided into Risk
Assessment, Risk Management, and Risk Communication sections.
Purpose: The series will be helpful to all practitioners in the field of risk
assessment, and to the general public with an interest in this field.
Audience: Emergency Preparedness managers at national, state, and local
levels; employees of private industry developing risk management plans; and
members of the scientific community involved in risk studies.
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Ordering Information:
National Technical Information Service (NTIS)
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161
Phone: (703) 487-4650 Fax: (703) 321-8547
Rush Service: (800) 557-NTIS
EPA Numbers NTIS Numbers
Guide EPA/IMSD-87-002 PB87-185500
1st Update EPA/IMSD-87-002a PB88-203402/AS
2nd Update EPA/IMSD-87-002b PB87-100102
3rd Update EPA/IMSD-87-002c PB8 S-128178
Volume 2, No. 1 EPA/IMSIJ-88-002a PB88-21 0596
Volume 2, No. 2 EPA/IMSD-88-002b PB89-189641
Volume 3, No. 1 EPA/IMSD-89-004 PB9O-237116
Volume 3, No. 2 EPA 560/7-90-007 PB9O-272106
Volume 4, No. 1 EPA 560/7-91-008 PB92-114412/AS
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RISK ASSESSMENT REVIEW
Publication Type: Newsletter
EPA Document
Number: Changes with each issue
Sponsoring Office: Office of Research and Development,
Center for Environmental Research Information
Public Contact: Dorothy Williams
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Center for Environmental Research
Information (CERI)
ORD Publications Unit
Cincinnati, OH 45268
Telephone: (513) 569-7369
Fax: (513) 569-7566
Description of Publication: This newsletter describes activities in EPA Risk
Assessment fields, and advertises training, fact sharing, and opportunities for
bulletin board interaction.
Purpose: Coordinates risk assessment activities.
Awhence: All EPA employees and members of the general public working in
risk assessment.
Frequency of Publication: Bimonthly.
Ordering Information:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Center For Environmental Research Information (CERI)
01W Publications Unit
26 West Martin Luther King Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45268
Phone: (513) 569-7562 Fax: (513) 569-7566
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EPA Document
Number: Varies with publication
Sponsoring Office: Office of the Administrator,
Science Advisory Board
Public Contact: Joanna Foellmer
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Science Advisory Board, A-101
401 M Street, SW, Room 1145 West Tower
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-4126
Staff Office
(202) 260-6552
Fax: (202) 260-9232
Description of Publication: SAB was established by Congress to provide
independent scientific and engineering advice to the Administrator of EPA on
the technical basis for EPA regulations. SAB deals with risk assessment (hazard
identification, dose-response assessment, exposure assessment, and risk
characterization) and only that portion of risk management that deals stricily
with the technical issues associated with various control options. Issues of
Agency and Administrative policy are beyond the scope of SAB mandate and
involvement.
SAB produces approximately 25 scientific reports a year in addition to a monthly
newsletter called Happenings, and the Annual Report Of The Staff Director. SAB
conducts its business in public view and benefits from public input during its
deliberations .
Purpose: The publications of SAB keep the public informed concerning the
scientific advice given to the Administrator of EPA. The meetings and reports of
SAB are available to the public.
Audience: Scientists, engineers, consultants, law firms, students, and the public
at large.
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Happenings—Monthly.
Annual Report of the Staff Director—AnnuaL
Scientific/engineering reports, letters,
consultations, and commentaries—about 30 per year.
Ordering Information:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Science Advisory Board, A-101
401 M Street SW, Room 1145 West Tower
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: (202) 260-4126 Fax: (202) 260-9232
Staff Office: (202) 260-6552
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Source Type: Directones
Sponsoring Office: Office of Administration and Resources Management,
Office of Information Resources Management,
Information Management and Services Division,
Information Access Branch
Public Contact: Felice Sacks (contractor)
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Hazardous Waste Superfund Collection, PM-211A
401 M Street, SW, Room M2904
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-5934
Description of Source: This series is intended as a guide to hazardous waste
information contained in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA)
Hazardous Waste Superfund Collection (HWSFC). The Collection, maintained at
EPA’s Headquarters Library, is a special library collection that provides a
unified resource of hazardous waste information, consisting of: EPA reports,
commercially published books, Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response
(OSWER) guidance and policy directives, Records of Decision, health
assessments, toxicological profiles, audiovisual materials, legislation,
regulations, and journals available through the EPA Library Network.
The series encompasses the following publications:
Guide to References—serves as a pathway to sources of information about
hazardous waste in general and, specifically, EPA’s Superfund program
and overlapping programs.
• Catalog—annotated and summary reports on all items in the Collection
arranged by document type.
• Key Documents—an in-depth description of each document type in the
Collection. It includes bibliographic references as well as sources of
documents, contacts, public access, and availability of the document.
• Journals—an annotated guide to journals and other serials covering
hazardous waste topics. It provides publisher, frequency of publication,
sample titles, and issues available at the HQ library. It also categorizes
journals by subject.
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• Databases—fact sheets on databases supported by EPA and containing
data related to hazardous waste. Information includes content and
purpose as well as public and EPA access.
• HWSFD Diskettes—the Hazardous Waste Superfund Database in
diskette form for loading onto a personal computer. The Database
includes abstracts of titles in the Hazardous Waste Superfund
Collection at EPA Headquarters library.
• Database Users Manual—a guide for using the personal computer
version of the Hazardous Waste Superfund Database.
• Thesaurus—a keyword guide for terms used to search the personal
computer version of the Hazardous Waste Superfund Database.
• Regulations and Legislation—provides information about regulatory and
legislative sources forming the framework of EPA ’s ha7ndous waste
programs and contained within the Hazardous Waste Superfund
Collection.
• Building a Hazardous Waste Collection—a “how to” book on acquiring
basic items for a hazardous waste collection.
Purpose: These publications will improve access for EPA staff and others to
ha7ardous waste information pertaining to regulatory, legislative, technical,
bibliographic, and computerized sources.
Audence: EPA staff, federal and state environmental agencies, libraries,
contractors, and the general public.
Frequency of Update: Annual, except for the Catalog, which is produced twice
a year.
Ordering Information:
National Technical Information Service (NTIS)
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161
Phone: (703) 4874650 Fax: (703) 321-8547
Rush Service: (800) 557-NTIS
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EPA Document
Number: Changes for each publication
Sponsoring Office: Office of Research and Development,
Center for Environmental Research Information
Public Contact: Dorothy Williams
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Center for Environmental Research
Information (CERI)
ORD Publications Unit
Cincinnati, OH 45268
Telephone: (513) 569-7369
Fax: (513) 569-7566
Description of Publication: The programs, areas of expertise, and primary
contacts in each of the major Office of Research and Development operations are
conveyed in this directory.
Purpose: The information is provided to improve communication and
technology transfer.
Audience: This directory will be useful for the environmental community,
other federal agencies, and individuals who need to locate specific programs
within ORD.
Frequency of Publication: Semiannual.
Ordering Information:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Center For Environmental Research Information (CERI)
ORD Publications Unit
26 West Martin Luther King Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45268
Phone: (513) 569-7562 Fax: (513) 569-7566
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TECHNICAL INFORMA11ON PACKAGES (TiPS)
Source Type: Mini resource library
EPA Document
Nun er: See below
Sponsoilng Office: Office of International Activities,
Office of Research and Development
Public Contact: Office of International Activities
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of International Activities, A-106
401 M Street, SW
Washington. DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-4870
Fax: (202) 260-9653
Description of Source: TIPs is a miniature resource library that focuses on 14
environmental topics. Each topic is described in a cover brochure and is
supported by 4 to 30 EPA documents. The cover brochure also lists EPA experts
and ordering information.
Purpose: TIPs compiles in one location a large amount of technical
environmental information.. TIPs can be accessed through selected sites
worldwide. A directory is available that lists the TIPs locations worldwide.
Audience: Developing countries where environmental information is difficult
to obtain. Anyone who needs a quick, concise starting point for any of the topics
covered in TIPs.
Frequency of Update: Irregular.
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National Technical Information Service (NTIS)
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161
Phone: (703) 4874650 Fax: (703) 321-8547
Rush Service: (800) 557-NTIS
NTIS Number: N/A
EPA Number
Ensuring Safe Drinking Water EPA/600/M-91 /012
Mining Waste Management EPA/600/M-91/027
Pesticide Waste Disposal EPA/600/M-91/028
Air Quality Management EPA/600/M-91/029
Solid Waste Disposal EPA/600/M-91/030
Hazardous Waste Management EPA/600/M-91/031
Small Community Wastewater Systems EPA/600/M-91/032
Water Quality EPA/600/M-91/033
Risk Assessment EPA/600/M-91/034
Pesticide Usage Guidelines EPA/600/M-91 /035
Pollution Prevention EPA/600/M-91/036
Environmental Impact Assessments EPA/600/M-91 /037
EPA Information Sources EPA/600/M-91/038
Environmental Management EPA/600/M-91/039
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Publication Type: Publication Announcement
EPA Document
Number: Changes for each document
Sponsoring Office: Office of Research and Development,
Center for Environmental Research Information
Public Contact: Dorothy Willianis
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Center for Environmental Research
Information (CERI)
01W Publications Unit
Cincinnati, OH 45268
Telephone: (513) 569-7369
Fax: (513)569-7566
Description of Publication: This document lists titles and descriptions of
printed publications that are available from CERI.
Purpose: Provides interested parties with access to the broad range of currently
available technology transfer documents produced by the Office of Research and
Development.
Audience: Environmental decision makers, engineers, federal, state, and local
government personnel.
Frequency of Publication: Semiannual.
Ordering information:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Center For Environmental Research Information (CERJ)
01W Publications Unit
26 West Martin Luther King Drive
Cincinnati OH 45268
Phone: (513) 569-7562 Fax: (513) 569-7566
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Induded in General RESOUrCeS are a variety of important resources of general
interest to the public. This chapter includes topics with more than one document
or referral point such as Environmental Impact Statements, legislation, EPA test
methods, Freedom of Information Act, and the Federal Technology Transfer Act.
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS (EIS)
Source Type: Document
Sponsoring Office: Office of Enforcement,
Office of Federal Activities
Public Contact: Terry Cullins (202) 260-5083
Pearl Young (202) 260-5076
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Federal Activities
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-5083
Fax: (202) 252-0129
Description of Source: An EIS is a document required of federal agencies by
the National Environmental Policy Act for major projects or legislative proposals
significantly affecting the environment. A tool for decision making, it describes
the positive and negative effects of the undertaking and lists alternative actions.
An BS can be generated from all Federal agencies, among them the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). EPA reports all filed environmental
impact statements in the Federal Register weekly. In addition, EPA ’s comments
on the EJS are also published in the weekly Federal Register. For each P15 listed in
the Register, a public contact is listed, along with the filing agency name and
phone number.
Purpose: Keeps the public informed on major projects or proposals that
significantly affect the environment.
Audience: Federal, State, and local agencies, and the general public.
Ordering InformatIon: Copies of the Federal Register may be obtained from the
Government Printing Office.
U.S. Government Printing Office
710 North Capitol Street, NW
Washington, DC 20401
Phone: (202) 783-3238
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For referral information on environmental impact statements and copies of EPA
comments only: o
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Federal Activities
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: (202) 260-5076
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EPA TEST METhODS
Source Type: Referral point
Subject: EPA Test Methods
Sponsoring Office: Office of Research and Development,
Environmental Monitoring Management Council
Public Contact: David Friedman
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Research and Development, RD -680
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-3535
Fax: (202) 260-4346
Description of Services: This is a referral point for information on EPA test
methods. These tests methods are used in complying with Agency regulations
and for general environmental monitoring.
Audience: The regulated community, other government agencies, commercial
testing laboratories, and EPA counterparts in foreign countries.
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Source Type: Federal Technology Transfer Act
Sponsoring Office: Office of Research and Development
Public Contact: Larry Fradkin
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Technology Transfer and
Regulatory Support
Office Of Research and Development
26 West Martin Luther King Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45268
Telephone: (513) 569-7960
Fax: (513) 569-7132
Description of Resource: The Federal Technology Transfer Act of 1986 (FTFA)
makes possible cooperative research and development agreements (CRDAs)
between federal laboratories, industry, and academic institutions. CRDAs set
forth the terms of government/industry collaboration to develop and
commercialize new technologies. According to the Act, these agreements will
foster the technological and industrial innovation that is “central to the
economic, environmental, and social well-being of citizens of the United States.”
Information about the FTrA and the associated CRDAs can be obtained from
this office.
Purpose: EPA’s 12 research laboratories employ over 800 scientists and
engineers. Many of these laboratories combine world class expertise with state-
of-the-art equipment and fully permitted testing facilities. Certain types of
environmental research, such as development of innovative technologies for
treating hazardous wastes, require the collaboration of experts in many different
fields. This type of interaction is easily adapted at EPA laboratories, because
they are inter -disciplinary in nature. A one-page flier on the Opportunities for
Cooperative R&D with EPA: The Federal Technology Transfer Act is available at the
above address.
Audience: Industry, other government agencies, and universities.
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FREEDOM OF INFORMA11ON ACT (FOR)
Source Type: Manual
EPA Document
Number: FO IA Manual 1550
Sponsoring Office: Office of the Administrator,
Executive Seaetariat,
Freedom of Information
Public Contact: Jeralene B. Green
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Freedom of Information Office, A-101
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-4048
Fax: (202) 260-0295
Description of Source: The Freedom of Information Act allows the public to
gain access to its government’s information. A FOJA request is a written request
for records held or believed to be held by the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA). The Agency Freedom of Information Office coordinates and oversees the
Agency FOIA program, develops and reviews FOIA procedures and policies,
provides advice to Agency FOLk personnel in the Program and Regional offices,
prepares the annual FOIA report to Congress, routes arid tracks FOIA requests,
monitors Agency FOLk activities, keeps official and public files, monitors quality
of responses, and provides training or training opportunities to Agency Freedom
of Information personnel. This office deals with those documents which are not
readily accessible to the public, such as policy and administrative documents.
Purpose: Fulfills the Agency’s requirements under the Freedom of Information
Act The Act may be found in Title 5, Section 552 of the U.S. Code. EPA’s
regulations concerning implementation of FOLk are found in Title 40, Code of
Federal Regulations, Chapter 1, Part 2.
Audience: Requesters under FOIA can include any individual (including non-
U.S. citizens), corporation or association, public interest group, and state, local,
or foreign government.
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Publications: The Freedom of Information Act Manual—1550, 1986 Edition, is
available through the FOIA Office. The manual, which is presently being g
updated, is also available at the following address.
Ordering Information:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Freedom of Information Office, A-101
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Cost None
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GREEN MARKETING
Source Type: Informational materials
Sponsoring Office: Office of Solid Waste
Public Contact: Carol Weisrter
Address: U .S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Solid Waste, 09-301
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-4489
Fax: (202) 260-4196
Desctiptlon of Source: Information about EPA’s positions on green marketing
and environmental labeling issues. Green Marketing indudes the advertising
and labeling of consumer products that indicate the environmental attributes of
the product.
Purpose: Provides information on a subject that is changing quickly and of
special interest to consumers and manufacturers.
Audience: Other government agencies and the general public.
Frequency of Update: As necessary.
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Source Type: Assessments, Risk Assessment Guidelines
Sponsoring Office: Office of Research and Development,
Office of Health and Environmental Assessment
Public Contact: Technical Information Staff
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Health and Environmental Assessment
RD-689
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-7345
Fax: (202) 260-8061
Description of Source: The Office of Health and Environmental Assessment
(OHEA) is EPA ’s focal point for the scientific assessment of the degree of risks
imposed by environmental pollutants in varying exposure situations on human
health and ecological systems.
OHEA prepares a variety of health, risk, and exposure assessments for the
various EPA regulatory and enforcement offices and publishes guidelines and
methods documents, journal articles, and symposia proceedings. Descriptions of
these documents follow.
• Air Quality Criteria Documents (AQCDs)—The AQCDs are evaluations of
the available scientific literature on the health effects of criteria
pollutants and are the primary source of information used by EPA
decision makers in setting or revising the National Ambient Air Quality
Standards.
• Drinking Water Criteria Documents (DWCVs)—The DWCDS are
comprehensive health effects evaluations of data on pharmacokinetics,
human exposure, acute and chronic toxicity to animals and humans,
epidemiology and mechanisms of toxicity, with specific emphasis on
data providing dose-response information.
• Exposure Assessments (EAs)—These documents assess the magnitude,
frequency, duration, and route of human exposures occurring at a
specific site as a result of an industrial operation or the dumping of
hazardous materials.
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• Guidelines and Methodologies—These documents study the range of
assumptions, models, and data to provide the scientific basis for
evaluating risk and assuring credibility, consistency, and uniformity in
assessments used to support regulatory decisions.
• Health Assessment Documents (HADs)—HADs are comprehensive
evaluations of the known health data, including carcinogenicity,
mutagenicity, and developmental and reproductive effects, from
exposure to particular chemicals or compounds. The HADs serve as the
scientific database for establishing relationships between exposure
concentrations and potential health risks.
• Health Effects Assessments (HEAs)—HEAs are brief, quantitatively
oriented, preliminary assessments of relevant health effects data.
• Health and Environmental Effects Documents (HEEDs)—HEEDs are
summaries of the literature concerning health hazards associated with
environmental exposures to particular chemicals or chemical
compounds. They provide health-related limits and goals for
emergency and remedial actions under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA/
Superfund). HEEDs contain Health Effects Assessments (HEA) and
Reportable Quantities (RQ) and supersede previously developed Health
and Environmental Efficts Profiles (1-JEEP) and Hazard Profiles. HEEDs
become part of the RCRA and CERCLA public dockets.
• Risk Assessments: Carrinogenicity, Mutagenicity, Developmental Toxicity,
Reproductive Ejfrcts (RA; CA; MA; or Repro Assess)—Risk Assessments are
analyses of varying length and scope of scientific data on chemical
substances as these data relate to human health.
• Reportable Quantities (RQCAR and RQTOX)—RQs are brief data
summaries used to establish levels of chemical substances that must be
reported to the National Response Center if a spill occurs. There are
two types of RQ documents: Reportable Quantities for Carcinogens in
Hazardous Waste (RQCAR) and Reportable Quantities for Chronically
Toxic Hazardous Substances (RQTOX). RQs become part of the
CERCLA docket
• Summary Review of Health Effects: Health Issue Assessments (Tier-fl—Tier-
1 documents are the first step in the evaluation process for HAPs. The
Tier-i assessment is an initial review of the scientific literature
concerning the most important health effects associated with a given
chemical or class of chemical substances.
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• Ambient Water Quality Criteria Documents (WQCDs)—The WQCDs
provide an assessment of the potential risk of adverse effects of a 3
pollutant on aquatic life and on human health.
• Chemical Assessments and Related Activities/Documents Published in NTIS
(CARA/NTIS)— CARA/NTIS is a catalog of scientific assessments and
projects produced in OHEA and published in NTIS.
Purpose: The documents serve as the scientific basis for EPA regulatory and
enforcement decisions.
Audience: Risk assessors and regulators; EPA staff; federal, state, and local
governments; academia; environmental groups; industry; international
organizations; and the general public.
Ordering Information:
• Center for Environmental Research Information (CERI)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
26 West Martin Luther King Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45268
Phone: (513) 569-7562 Fax: (513) 569-7566
• National Technical Information Service (NTIS)
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161
Phone: (703) 4874650 Fax: (703) 321-8547
Rush Service: (800) 557-NTIS
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LEGISLAT iON
Source Type: Legislative Information and Referral
Sponsoring Office: Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs
Public Contact: Joan A. Flatten
Pant Abraham
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Legislative Reference Library, A-102
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-5425
Fax: (202) 260-8866
Description of Source: The Legislative Library is maintained by the Associate
Administrator for Congressional and Legislative Affairs to provide federal
environmental legislation for the Agency. The Library lists and reports on the a
status of bills pending before the current and past Congresses, and also prepares
legislative histories arid secures legislative histories from other sources. The
library abstracts the Congressional Record each day Congress is in session and any
individual may request to be placed on the mailing list for the Abstract. The
Legislative Reference Library receives all Congressional documents for the
Agency.
Purpose: Keep the public informed of the status of legislative information
affecting the Environmental Protection Agency.
Audience: The general public and all individuals interested in legislative
information.
Publications: Following are a list of publications of interest to the public with
ordering information.
• Congressional Record. Contains an edited transcript of all activities that
take place on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S.
Senate.
• Federal Register. Daily notice of public regulations issued by Federal
Agencies along with notices of Federal hearings.
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• Code of Federal Regulations. This document codifies final regulations
having general applicability and legal effect that have previously
appeared in the Federal Register.
• Statutes At Large. These volumes contain public laws in the first part of
the volume, followed by private laws, presidential prodamations,
reorganization plans, and constitutional amendments.
• U.S. Code. The United States Code (U.S.C.) contains the codification of
the laws, arranged according to subject matter, under 50 title headings.
Ordering Information:
U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO)
710 North Capitol Street, NW
Washington, DC 20402-9325
Phone: (202) 783-3238
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TRIBAL INFORMAT iON
Tribal information and referral
Sponsodng Office: C)ffice of Regional Operations and State/Local
Relations
PUblIC Contact: Janice Berry-Chert
Address: US. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Regional Operations and State/Local
Relations, H-i 502
4OiMStreet.SW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-3870
Fax: (202) 260-9365
DesaipUon of Proyam: The Office of Regional Operations and State/Local
Relations (ORO/SLR) endeavors to enhance and integrate EPA ’s approach to
working with states and localities and to coordinate more closely with the
regional offica
The State/Local Relations Division (SLR) has been directed to develop an
institutional mechanism for consulting with Native American organizations on
proposed Agency policy and plans. The Agency’s Indian Policy recognizes
federally chartered tribal organizations as independent governments.
An EPA Tribal Indian Communications Plan establishes long-range goals for
communication with Indian governments that are being implemented over a
period of years as the Agency acquires and dedicates increasing resources for its
regulatory activities on Indian lands.
Purpose: The purpcse of the program is to develop and implement strategies
specifically directed at environmental problems on Indian Reservations.
Auclence: The 280 Native American tribes and 220 Alaskan Native Villages.
Database: Indian Net, a database of tribal nations, has been developed to
provide a communication link between Indian Nations and environmental
information. Indian Net is operated by the Americans for Indian Opportunity
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For more information contact
Anne Fenn Casey Ambutas
Indian Coordinator Maryann Starus
EPA Region 1 (PAG 2300) Indian Coordinator
JFK Federal Building EPA Region 5 (5ME-19J)
Boston, MA 02203 77 West Jackson Street
(617) 565-3927 Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 353-1394
Arthur Linton
Indian Coordinator Indian Coordinator
EPA Region 4 (9EAB-4) EPA Region 7
345 Courtland Street, NE 762 Minnesota Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30365 Kansas City, KS 66101
(404) 881-3776 (913) 551-7291
Ernest Woods Roccena Lawatch
Indian Coordinator Indian Coordinator
EPA Region 6 (6E-FF) EPA Region 9 (E-4)
1445 Ross Avenue 1235 Mission Street
12th Floor, Suite 1200 San Francisco, CA 94103
Dallas, TX 75270 (415) 744-1602
(214) 655-2260
Steven Roy
Caren Rothstein Indian Coordinator
Indian Coordinator EPA Region 10
EPA Region 8 (8OEA) 1200 Sixth Avenue
999 18th Street Seattle, WA 98101
Denver, CO 80202 (206) 553-2118
(303) 294-1114
Martin D. Topper, Ph.D.
Robert Hargrove National Indian Program Coordinator
Christine Yost U.S. Environmental Protection
Indian Coordinator Agency
EPA Region 2 (2IPM-E1) 401 M Street, SW
26 Federal Plaza Washington, DC 20460
New York, NY 10278 (202) 260-5051
(212) 264-6722
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GENERAL RESOURCES
Janice Berry-Chert Special Assistant to the Deputy
State and Local Relations Administrator
Indian Coordinator Indian Programs
Regional Operations and State/Local Office of the Deputy
Relations (H-1502) Administrator (A-101)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 401 M Street, SW
401 M Street, SW Washington, DC 20460
Washington , DC 20460 (202) 260-4711
(202) 260-3870
Publications:
EPA Indian Policy. May 1991. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of
Federal Activities and the Office of Regional Operations/State and Local
Relations, H-1502, 401 M Street SW, Washington, DC 20460.
EPA Nattue American Network A RCRA Information Exchange. (Newsletter).
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Solid Waste and Emergency
Response (OSWER), 05-305,401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460.
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CHAPTER 2: Major EPA Dockets
Major EPA Dockets contains information on the collections and services of the
Agency’s docket programs. It is designed as a guide for EPA staff, other
government agencies and the public who require information about EPA
rulemakings.
Rulemaking, or regulation development as it is called in EPA, is defined as the
agency process for formulating, amending, or repealing a rule. Rules establish
the particular policies and procedures used in carrying out the statutory goals
established by Congress.
As part of the rulemaking process, the Agency is responsible for providing
public access to information considered in developing rules and seeking public
comments on new draft rules.
A “rulemaking docket” is a collection of documents that is the basis for EPA
rulemaking actions. Some statutes refer to a “rulemaking record” or a “docket,”
and others refer to the “record.” Those same terms or “public docket” are often
used to describe the collection of documents available to the public which reflect
the Agency’s consideration and promulgation of a rule.
MISCELLANEOUS DOCKET IN TRANSITION
The Public Information Reference Unit (PIRU), formerly listed as an EPA docket,
is in the process of closing. PJRU had maintained miscellaneous series of
documents that are more conveniently made available with other documents on
their subject Documents formerly listed in PIRU are being transferred to dockets
for air, water, and so forth, as appropriate.
The Office of Information Resources Management, which had managed PIRL I,
continues to coordinate EPA dockets and provide Agency policy, guidance, and
access information on dockets. For information on documents formerly available
through PIRU, or for general EPA docket information, contact the EPA Docket
Coordinator, Office of Information Resources Management, National Records
Management Program, at (202) 260-3639.
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DUPLICATION FEES
In June 1988 a docket interim fee schedule draft policy was approved by the
Office of General Counsel and the Office of Comptroller, Finandal Management
Division. Following are the fees set by the policy
• If 267 pages or less are copie& No charge.
• If more than 267 pages are copied, an administrative fee of $25.00 plus
$0.15 for each page starting with page 268.
charges for photocopying are to be paid by check (personal or company) or by
money order, made out to the US. Environmental Protection Agency.
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CONTENTS I
Air Docket 105
Drinking Water Docket 106 2
Federal Agency Hazardous Waste Compliance Docket 107
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) Docket
(Pesticides Docket) 109
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Docket Information Center (RIC) 111
Superfund Docket 113
Superfund Regional Dockets 115
Toxic Substances Docket 117
Underground Storage Tank (UST) Docket 119
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AIR DOCKET
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Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Air Docket, LE-131
401 M Street, SW, Room M-1500
Waterside Mall (ground floor)
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-7548
Fax: (202) 260-7883
Email Box Name: N/A
Manager: Jacqueline Brown
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
The EPA Air Docket, maintained by the Office of General Counsel, contains the
public record of information used in the promulgation or revision of Agency
rulemaking and certain other decisions under the Clean Air Act. All files are
available for public inspection and copying. A variety of indices facilitates access
to the individual dockets and to each document therein.
Ruling, Statute Authority Citation: Clean Air Act, Section 307(d).
Content: The Air Docket files are composed of Federal Register notices;
background documents, for example, scientific and technical reports; transcripts
of public hearings; and correspondence/memoranda and public comments.
Approximately 75 percent of the docket records are available for review in
microfiche.
Service Provided: A public reading room is equipped with a photocopier,
microfiche reader/printers, and a fiche-to-fiche duplicator.
Security: No dearance is necessary.
MSntenance Term of Docket Before Retiring to Federal Records Center
(FRC): One year.
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request: FOIA requests are forwarded to
the EPA Freedom of Information Office for processing.
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DRINKING WATER DOCKET
Adckess: US. Environmental Protection Agency
Drinking Water Docket, WH-550D
401 M Street, SW, Room EB-15
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-3027
Hotline: (800) 426-4791
Fax: N/A
Ernell Box Nne: PATRIQAMINAMI
Manager: Patricia Minami
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Ruling, Statute Authority Citation: These regulations are developed under the
authority of the Safe Drinking Water Act, Section 1412.
Content This Docket consists of hard copies of materials used to develop
MCLG and MCL regulations under the Sale Drinking Water Act, and related
Federal Register notices. The Drinking Water Docket currently contains
information on the following regulatory phases of the Safe Drinking Water Act
(SDWA) (1) Volatile Organic Chemical (VOC) (Phase 1); (2) Fluoride (Phase
LIA); (3) Synthetic Organic Chemical (SOC) (Phase iT); (4) Surface Water
Treatment Rule (SWTR); (5) Radionuclides (Phase ifi); (6) Total Coliforms; (7)
Lead/Copper; (8) Phase V SOCs and lOCs (Inorganic Chemicals). Others will be
developed as new Maximum Contaminant Level Goals (MCLGs) and Maximum
Contaminant Levels (MCLs) are proposed. NOTE: This Docket is contractor-
staffed.
Service Provided: All materials connected with regulating drinking water may
be reviewed at the above location. A fee is charged for materials copied. NOTE:
Publications may be obtained from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline, 1-800-426-
4791.
Sctxtty All materials are available for public review by appointment in Room
15 of the East Tower basement No clearance is necessary.
Freedom at Information Act (FOIA) Request: FOJA requests are forwarded to
the EPA Freedom of Information Office for processing.
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FEDERAL AGENCY HAZARDOUS WASTE COMPLIANCE DOCKET
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Address: U.S. Environmental Protechon Agency
401 M Street, SW, OE-2261 8
Washington, DC 20460 0
Telephone: (800) 548-1016 (Hotline)
Fax: N/A
Email Box Name: N/A
Manager: Deborah Lyne (contractor)
Project Manager: Augusta Wills
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (EST)
Monday - Friday
The Federal Agency Hazardous Waste Compliance docket is a key component in
identifying and resolving environmental problems at federal facilities that
engage in hazardous waste activity or have the potential to release hazardous
substances into the environment.
Ruling, Statute Authority Citation: Section 120(c) of CERCLA, as amended by
the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA), requires
EPA to establish a docket that contains information regarding federal facilities
which manage hazardous waste or have potential hazardous waste problems.
The docket contains information on federal facilities that is submitted by federal
agencies to EPA under Sections 3005, 3010, and 3016 of the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and under Section 103 of CERCLA.
Content: The information submitted to EPA on each federal facility, as required
by the above provisions, is contained in docket repositories located in the EPA
Regional office where the facility is found. A complete national index of the
information found in the Regional docket repositories is maintained at EPA
Headquarters in Washington, DC and is available to the public upon request.
Service Provided: Docket Hotline (Offsite) (800) 548-1016. This hotline is
available to assist the general public and federal agencies with questions related
to the docket. This is not a public reading room, general questions about federal
facilities, policy decisions, regulations, or legislation unrelated to the docket are
typically referred to the RCRA/Superfund Hotline (800) 424-9346 or EPA
Headquarters Library (page 337). Copies of the complete docket listing are
available upon request by calling the docket hotline.
Security: Not applicable.
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Maintenance Term of Docket Before Retiring to Federal Records Center
(FRC): A facility may be taken off the docket for several reasons. The five most
frequent reasons for removal from the docket are:
• Determination of Small Quantity Generator (SQG) status
• Facility not federally owned or operated
• Redundant listing
• Failure to meet facility defiiution
• No hazardous waste generated
Facilities are not removed after a Preliminary Assessment (PA) has been
performed or if it is determined that no further remedial action is planned. The
facility remains on the docket because (1) the status of the facility could change;
and (2) EPA reserves the right to reinspect any facility if additional information
becomes available , In addition, a facility that has been removed from the docket
can be relisted at any time if its status changes, for example, if a spill occurs at
the facility. Determinations as to its status are made by the Region responsible
for the facility, with EPA Headquarters input as necessary.
Freedom of Information Act (FOLA) Request: FOIA requests are forwarded to
the EPA Freedom of Information Office for processing.
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FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE, AND RODENTICIDE ACT (F 1FRA) 0
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(Mailing) Pesticides Docket g
Office of Pesticide Programs, H-7506C
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
(Physical Location) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Pesticide Programs Public Docket
Crystal Mall, Building #2, Room 1132
1921 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
Telephone: (703) 305-5805
Fax: (703) 305-5884
Email Box Name: N/A
Manager: Deena W. Vann (contractor)
Project Manager: Susan M. Lawrence
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) Docket consists
of the Federal Register Docket, the Special Review and Registration Standard
Docket, and Special Dockets.
Ruling, Statute Authority Citation: The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended in 1988. The Special Review and
Registration Standard Dockets are required under regulations 40 CFR 154.15 and
40 CFR 155.32 respectively.
Content: The Federal Register Docket houses background documents and public
comments on proposed actions announced by Office of Pesticide Programs
(OPP) in the Federal Register. The Special Review and Registration Standard
Dockets indude all Position Documents, Registration Standards, Science
Chapters, public comments, references, letters, other pesticide documents
received by OPP under Special Review, and minutes of meetings between EPA
and outside parties concerning pesticides under Special Review and those
evaluated in the Registration Standard process. Special dockets are created when
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an ON’ Program Office wants to place a set of documents on public display. The
docket records are available in hard copy; some are available on microfiche. EPA
publications on pesticide issues are also available.
Service Provided: VisitorsmustsigninattheGuardDeskontheflrstfloorof
Crystal Mall, Building #2,1921 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA, near
the Crystal City Metro stop. Records also may be requested by writing to the
mailing address. Users may request to be placed on the mailing list to receive at
no charge a “Monthly Index of Additions to the Registration Standard and
Special Review Dockets” by calling or writing the Pesticides Docket.
Security: Most records are available for public review. Some records containing
Confidential Business Information (CBI) may not be readily available.
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request: FOIA requests are forwarded to
the EPA Freedom of Information Office for processing.
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INFORMATiON CENTER (RIC)
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Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
ROtA Docket Information Center (RIC)
Office of Solid Waste, 05-305
401 M Street, SW, Room M-2427
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-9327
(800) 424-9346 (Hotline)
(703) 920-9817 (in DC)
Fax: (202) 260-9327
Email Box Name: BRUNESKE.KATHY
Manager: Kathy J. Bruneske (contractor)
PrOjeCt Manager: Barbara Roth
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Agency personnel)
9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. (public)
Monday - Friday
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Docket Information Center (RIC)
indexes and provides public access to all regulatory materials supporting the
Agency’s actions under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and
disseminates current technical and nontechnical Office of Solid Waste
publications. Many dosed dockets are now on microfilm, available for use only
in the Docket Reading Room.
Ruling, Statute Authority Citation: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act,
as amended by the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984; the Safe
Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1986; the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act of 1986; and Medical Waste Tracking Act of 1988, Section
3011.
Content: Background and technical documents pertinent to each stage of
rulemaking, public comments on regulatory issues, transcripts of public
hearings, correspondence, EPA meeting summaries, RCRA Federal Register
notices, administrative records, guidance documents, policy directives, delisting
petitions, Health and Environmental Effects Profiles (HEEPs), Health and
Environmental Effects Documents (1-LEEDs), Regulatory Interpretation Letters
(RILs), listing background documents for the RCRA waste codes, Office of Solid
Waste publications (including booklets, brochures, fact sheets), Office of Solid
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Waste memoranda, rulemaking petitions, and historical collection of Office of
Solid Waste publications.
Service Provided: The RCRA Docket maintains a public reading room. A fee is
charged for materials copied. Docket staff are available to assist Agency
personnel from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and visitors from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.;
appointments are preferred. There are also copies of free nontechnical Office of
Solid Waste publications and RCRA-related Fetal Register notices available.
Security: No clearance is necessary.
Freedom of Information Act (FO 1A) Request: FOJA requests are forwarded to
the EPA Freedom of lnformation Office.
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Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Superfund Docket, 05-245
401 M Street, SW, Room M-2427 a
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-3046
Fax: N/A
Onstte Manager: Annemarie Senol (contractor)
Project Manager: Betti Van Epps (202) 260-9333
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
The Superfund Docket supports the OSWER Superfund program.
Ruling, Statute Authority Citation: Titles I, II I, and IV of the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980, as
amended by the Superfund Amendments Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986;
Title ifi of SARA, the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act
of 1986; Section 3012 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as
amended by Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments (HSWA) (1984); and
Section 311 of the Clean Water Act
Content: The Superfund Docket is the public viewing location for rulemaking
materials which support the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response
Superfund program. These rulemaking materials include Superfund Federal
Register notices, public comments, the Agency’s response to comments, and
background reference materials. Current rulemakings include: the National Oil
and Hazardous Substance Pollution Contingency Plan and revisions, including
the National Priorities List (NPL); CERCLA Reportable Quantity Adjustments;
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Programs; and Superfund
Policy Evaluations. The Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended by the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, legislation and copies of the
Records of Decision for National Priorities List sites also are available for
viewing at the Superfund Docket.
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The Superfund Docket does not maintain copies of Superfund guidance
documents and directives. These documents are available for purchase from:
National Technical Information Service
US. Department of Commerce
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161
Phone; (703) 4874650
Rush Service: (800) 557-NTIS
Service Provided: Provides access to Superfund regulatory documents,
Superfund Fednul Register notices, and Records of Decision. Appointments are
preferred. Questions concerning Superfund regulations, policy, or documents
may be directed to the RCRA/Superfund 1-lotline at (800) 424-9346 or (703)920-
9810.
Securfty: No clearance is necessary but receivers of documents must register
and surrender driver’s license or other photo identification while viewing
documents.
Meintenwce Term of Docket Before Retiring to Federal Records Center
(FRC): Retained indefinitely to support litigation.
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request: IVIA requests are forwarded to
the EPA Freedom of Information Office for processing.
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SUPERFUND REGIONAL DOCKETS
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All site-specific material for National Priorities List sites are maintained by the
individual Superfund Regional Dockets. These site-specific materials include: 8
preliminary assessments, remedial investigations, feasibility studies, and a
information on potentially responsible parties. The Superfund Regional t)ockets
also include the regulatory support documents found at the Superfund Docket
for the sites in that Region, including the Hazard Ranking System score sheets,
the listing support documents, and copies of public documents.
NAME AND ADDRESS TELEPHONE
Nancy Smith, HSS-CAN-7 (617) 573-9697
US. EPA, Region I
J.F. Kennedy Federal Bldg.
Boston, MA 02203-2211
Ben Conetta (212) 264-6696
US. EPA, Region 2
26 Federal Plaza, Room 13-100
New York, NY 10278
Margaret Jennis, 3HW13 (215) 597-8229
U.S. EPA, Region 3
841 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Deborah Vaughn-Wright (404) 347-5065
US. EPA, Region 4
345 Courtland Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30365
Jeanne Griffin, 5HSM-TIJB7 (312) 886-3007
US. EPA, Region 5
230 South Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60604
Ed Sierra, 6H-MA (214) 655-6740
US. EPA, Region 6
1445 Ross Avenue
Dallas, TX 75202-2733
Karla Ashberry (913) 551-7595
US. EPA, Region 7-Library
726 Minnesota Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66101
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NAME AND ADDRESS TELEPHONE
Gregory Oberley, 8HWM-SM (303) 294-7598
US. EPA, Region 8
999 18th Street, Suite 500
Denver, CO 80202-2405
Lisa Nelson (415) 744-2347
US. EPA, Region 9
1235 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
David Bennett, HW-093 (206) 553-2103
US. EPA, Region 10
1200 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
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Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Toxic Substances Docket, TS-793 8
401 M Street, SW, Room (3-004
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-7099
Fax: (202) 260-4655
Email Box Name: STEPHENS.DONNA
Manager: Doug Sellers
Assistant: Donna Stephens
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) Public Information Section
houses the official copies of all OPPT administrative records supporting
regulatory decisions promulgated under the legislation cited below.
Ruling, Statute Authority Citation: Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), 15,
USC. 2601, October 11, 1976; Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-
Know Act; Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) Title ifi,
Section 313 of 1986-Title 111,42 U.S.C., 11001, 11023.
Content: The contents of the Dockets vary according to the proposed regulation
and the particular section of the act which is being promulgated. However, all
Dockets generally contain the following types of supporting documentation:
FSeral Register notices; various health, environmental and exposure assessment
documents; published references; communications; records/transcripts of public
and informal meetings; records of informal hearings; public comments, and test
data.
Service Provided: The Docket maintains and operates a public reading room,
and is equipped with a high speed photocopier, fiche-to-fiche copier, and fiche
reader/printer.
Security: No clearance is necessary.
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Maintenance Term of Docket Before Retiring to Federal Records Center
(FRC): No dockets have been retired. Dockets from 1977 to the present are
available in hard copy. Most 1977—1988 dockets are available on microfiche.
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request: FOIA requests are forwarded to
the EPA Freedom of Information Office for processing. No telephone requests
are accepted.
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Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Underground Storage Tank Docket, 05-400
401 M Street, SW, Room M-2427
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-9720
Fax: N/A
Email Box Name: N/A
Manager: Caleb Corkery (contractor)
Project Manager: Beverly Thomas
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
The Underground Storage Tank (UST) Docket provides public access to
regulatory information supporting the Agency’s regulatory actions on
underground storage tanks. As of January 1, 1989, there are eight dockets:
(1) UST Notification; (2) Technical Standards for UST; (3) Financial
Responsibility for UST containing Petroleum Products; (4) State Program
Approval; (5) Report to Congress on Exempt Tanks; (6) Administrative
Assessment of Civil Penalties and Revocation and Suspension of Permits; and
(7) Financial Responsibility for USTs Containing Hazardous Materials;
(8) Issuance of an Administrative Hearing on RCRA Section 9003(h).
Ruling, Statute Authority Citations: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
(RCRA) Amendment of 1984, Subtitle I (“eye”).
Service Provided: Responds to inquiries regarding regulatory documents. For
answers to specific questions about regulations call the UST HOTLINE:
(800) 424-9346.
Security: No security clearance is necessary.
Maintenance Term of Docket Before Retiring to Federal Records Center
(FRC): Dockets will be retained as long as necessary to support the final
regulations.
Freedom of information Act (FOiA) Request; FOIA requests are forwarded to
the EPA Freedom of Information Office for processing.
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CHAPTER 3: Clearinghouses and Hotlines
Many clearinghouses, hotlines, and electronic bulletin boards have been
developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to respond to
legislative initiatives requiring the Agency to provide outreach, communications
and technology transfer.
Clearinghouses facilitate the networking and exchange of critical information.
Many clearinghouses use bulletin boards and hotlines to provide convenient
access for remote users. Clearinghouses are also useful as a central access point
for hard-to-locate technical reports and documents.
With the exception of The National Response Center, all clearinghouses and
hotlines listed in this chapter are maintained by EPA and its agents.
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Air Risk Information Support Center Hotline 125
Control Technology Center 126
Emission Factor Clearinghouse 128 a
EPA Model Clearinghouse 130
Green Lights Program 131
Indoor Air Quality Information Center 132
National Air Toxics Information Clearinghouse 133
National Radon Hotline 134
Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards
Technology Transfer Network Bulletin Board System 135
Reasonably Available Control Technology,
Best Available Control Technology,
and Lowest Achievable Emission Rate Clearinghouse 136
HAZARDOUS AND SOLID WASTE
Alternative Treatment Technology Information Center 138
Clean-Up Information Bulletin Board System 139
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation,
and Liability Information System Helpline 140
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know
Information Hotline 141
Hazardous Waste Ombudsman Program 142
Methods Information Communications Exchange 143
National Response Center 144
Records of Decision System Hothne 145
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act/Superfund/
Underground Storage Tank Hotline 146
Solid Waste Information Clearinghouse and Hothne 147
INTERNATIONAL
INFOTERRA 149
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PESTiCIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
Asbestos Ombudsman Clearinghouse/Hotline 151
National Pesticide Information REtrieval System 153
National Pesticide Telecommunications Network 155
Toxic Substances Control Act Assistance Information Service 156
POLLUTiON PREVENTiON
OzonAction 157
Pollution Prevention Information aeannghouse 158
Stratospheric Ozone Information Hotline 160
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Office of Research and Development Electronic
Bulletin Board System 161
WATER
Clean Lakes Clearinghouse 163
Environmental Financing Information Network 165
Ground Water and Drinking Water Resource Center 167
National Small Rows Clearinghouse 168
Nonpoint Source Information Exchange 170
Safe Drinking Water Hothne 172
Storm Water Hotline 173
Wastewater Treatment Information Exchange 174
Wetlands Protection Hotline 176
CROSS-PROGRAM
EPA Institute 177
Geographic Information Systems Bulletin Board 178
Inspector General Hothne 179
Risk Communication Hothne 180
Small Business Ombudsman Clearinghouse/Hothne 181
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Address: AIR RISC
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Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, MD-13
or Environmental Criteria Assessment Office, MD-52
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Telephone: (919) 541-0888
Fax: (919) 5414028 or 2045
Primary Contact: Holly Reid or Dan Guth, Co-chairs
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
lime Zone: Eastern
Subject Emphasis: Health, exposure, and risk assessment of
air pollutants
Description of Services: The Air Risk Information Support Center Hothne has
been developed to assist state and local air pollution control agencies and EPA
Regional offices with technical matters pertaining to health, exposure, and risk
assessment of air pollutants.
Audience: Services are provided to state and local air pollution control agencies
and EPA Regional offices.
Sponsoring EPA Offices: Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, and
Office of Health and Environmental Assessment.
Publications: Directory of Information Resources, Glossary of Terms Related to
H&th, Exposure, and Risk Assessment, public education materials, and selected
technical assistance reports are available.
Hotilne Database: Technical Assistance Response Program (TARP).
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CONTROL TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Acronym: CFC
Ad&ess: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Emission Standards Division
Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, MD43
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Telephone: (919) 541-0800
Fax: (919)541-0072
Bob Blaszczak, ESD/OAQPS
Chuck Darvin, AEERL lORD
Hours: 7:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m..
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
Sub$ect Emphasis: Air emissions and air pollution control technology for
all air pollutants including air toxics emitted by
stationary sources, and information on the Federal
Small Business Assistance Program
Description of Services: The CIt Hotline provides technical support and
guidance on air pollution emissions and control technology, as well as general
information on the Federal Small Business Assistance Program. Service includes:
Hotline: direct, quick access to EPA experts; Engineering Assistance: short
term, detailed assistance to resolve source specific issues; Technical Guidance:
C rC documents, computer software, and workshops.
Audience: Services are provided to primarily state and local air pollution
control agencies, and EPA Regional Offices. Services to others may be limited or
provided on a cost reimbursable basis.
Sponsoring EPA Offices: Emission Standards Division, Office of Air Quality
Planning and Standards, Office of Air and Radiation; Air and Energy
Engineering Research Laboratory, Office of Research and Development
Publications: CTC NEWS (Bulletin), CTC sponsored reports on Engineering
Assistance and Technical Guidance Projects, microcomputer software and
training material are available.
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Hothne Database: The crc operates an electronic bulletin board which is part
of the Office of Air Quality Planning and Standard (OAQPS) Technology
Transfer Network (TTN) electronic bulletin board system. The crc bulletin
board provides access to many crc Services including requests for assistance, a
document/software orders, and downloading of crc software and reports. To
access the crc bulletin board set communication software as follows: Data
Bits -8, Parity - N, Stop Bits -1. call the OAQPS TTN using communication
software at (919) 541-5742 for 1200 or 2400 bps modem, or (919) 541-1447 for
9600 bps modem. Select crc from main OAQPS 1TN menu.
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EMISSION FACTOR CLEARINGHOUSE
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Emission Factor Clearinghouse, MD-14
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Telephone: Clearinghouse
(919) 541-5477
The CHIEF Bulletin Board
By modem 1200 or 2400 baud equipment
(919) 541-5742
9600 baud equipment
(919) 541-1447
Fax: (919) 541-0684
Primary Contacts: Clearinghouse—Dennis Shipman
(919)541-5477
The CHIEF Newsietter—Whitmel M. Joyner
(919) 541-5493
The CHIEF Bulletin Board—Michael Hamlin
(919) 541-5232
Air CHIEF Compact Disc—Anne Pope
(919) 541-5373
General Information—Info CHIEF Hothne
(919)541-5285
Hours: 7:15 a.m. - 4:4.5 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
Sub4ect EmphasIs: Air pollutant emission factors, for criteria and
toxic pollutants from stationary and area
sources, as well as mobile sources
Description of Services: The Clearinghouse is a means of exchanging
information on air pollution control matters, between and among federal, state
and local pollution control agencies, private citizens, universitIes, contractors,
and foreign governments. It addresses the criteria pollutants (Particulate!
PM-lU, Total Organic Compounds, 502, NO , CO . and Lead) and toxic
substances from stationary and area sources, as well as mobile sources.
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Audience: Full information about the Clearinghouse and any of its aspects
mentioned here is available to anyone who requests it.
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Sponsoring EPA Office: Technical Support Division, Office of Air Quality
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Publications: The CHIEF Newsletter. This newsletter is issued quarterly, and it
contains:
• Newly developed emission factors or inventory procedures which may
not yet have been printed and distributed.
• News of recent publications of use to its readers, with information on
how to obtain them and with the name of a knowledgeable contact on
the subjects.
• Information on obtaining PC programs useful in estimating or
inventorying air pollutant emissions.
• Requests from government elements or from individual readers for
assistance in dealing with general or specific air pollution emissions.
• Inquiries about EPA emission inventory policy and guidance.
• Other items deemed of interest to readers and to the issuing office.
The Newsletter is accompanied in its efforts at information exchange by the
Clearinghouse For Inventories and Emission Factors (the CHIEF) electronic
bulletin board. The Newsletter and the CHIEF are available to anyone who
contacts the sponsoring office and asks for access to them. Present circulation of
the Newsletter is about 4,500.
Clearinghouse Databases: Clearinghouse for Inventories and Emission
Factors electronic bulletin board. Requirements for access to the Cl-IIEF are a
computer, a communications software package, and a modem with parameters
set at 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and 0 parity. The CHIEF contains emissions
databases (including some toxics information), bulletins, messages, copies of all
past Newsletters, and Email services. Major files include the Compilation of Air
Pollutant Emission Factors (AP-42) series; SPECIATE, with speciation factors to
estimate toxic emissions; XATEF, a PC database management system containing
toxics emission factors. SIMS, the Surface Impoundment Modeling System; and
AFSEF, with access to AIRS Facifity Subsystem Emission Factors. The CHIEF
bulletin board hours are 24 hours per day, except Mondays 8:00 a.m. to noon for
maintenance. All the databases on the CHIEF electronic bulletin board are also
contained on the Air CHIEF CD-ROM.
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EPA MODEL CLEARINGHOUSE
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards
Source Receptor Analysis Branch, MD-14
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Telephone: (919) 541-5683
Fax: N/A
Primary Contact: Dean A. Wilson
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
Subject Emphasis: Interpretation of modeling guidance
Description of Services: Established at the request of the EPA Regional
Offices, the EPA Model Clearinghouse reviews dispersion modeling techniques
for criteria pollutants in specific regulatory applications. Public access to
historical Agency decisions concerning deviations from modeling guidelines, as
well as periodic reports published by the Clearinghouse, can be accomplished
through PC computer hookup [ (919) 541-5742] to the Support Center for
Regulatory Air Models, Bulletin Board System (SCRAM BBS).
Audience: Services are provided to EPA Regional Offices.
Sponsoring EPA Office: Technical Support Division, Office of Air Quality
Planning and Standards, Source Receptor Analysis Branch.
Publications: Historical memoranda and reports are available through the
SCRAM BBS.
Clearinghouse Database: N/A
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Address: The Bruce Company
1850 K Street, NW, Suite 290
Washington, DC 20006
Telephone: (202) 775-6650
Fax: (202) 775-6680
Primary Contact: Maria Theesen (contractor)
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
Subject EmphasIs: Energy efficient lighting
Description ot Services: The Green Lights Program provides information on
energy efficient lighting and how companies can join and become a partner or
ally with the Green Lights Program. An EPA Speaker travels around the United
States encouraging companies to join. Five hundred companies have joined, and
seven states have agreed to convert all state and government buildings to energy
efficient lighting in the next 5 years.
Audience: Large and small companies.
Sponsoring EPA Office: Office of Air and Radiation, Office of Atmospheric
and Indoor Air Programs.
Publications: Monthly “Update,” annual report.
Clearinghouse Database: Green Lights Program.
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INDOOR AIR QUALITY INFORMATION CENTER
Acronym: IAQu1C
Address: Indoor Air Quality Information Center
P .O. Box 37133
Washington, DC 20013-7133
Telephone: (301) 585-9020
(800) 4384318
Fax: (301) 588-3408
Primary Contact: Susan Dolgin (202) 233-9030
Hours: 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
Subject Emphasis: Indoor air quality
Description of Services: Scheduled to open in mid-1992, the IAQ Information
Center provides access to a full range of information about indoor air quality
problems. The Information Center is equipped with toll-free, operator-assisted
telephone access, and is able to provide written information including fact sheets
and brochures, perform literature searches, and make referrals to appropriate
federal, state, and regional resources.
Audience: General public; building design, construction, and management
professionals; IAQ researchers and experts; private sector diagnostic and
mitigation firms; school administrators; government officials; health
practitioners; and the real estate industry.
Sponsoring EPA Office: Indoor Air Division, Office of Atmospheric and
Indoor Air Programs, Office of Air and Radiation.
Publications: A wide variety of EPA documents and a selection of documents
from other federal agencies on indoor air quality issues.
Clearinghouse Database: N/A.
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NATIONAL AIR TOXICS INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE
Acronym: NATICH
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Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, MD-13
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Telephone: (919) 541-0850
Fax: (919) 541-4028
Primary Contact: Vasu Kilaru
Hours: NATICI-l help line:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday
lime Zone: Eastern
Subject Emphasis: Air toxics (noncriteria air pollutants) and the
development of air toxics control programs
Description of Services: The primary purpose of the National Air Toxics
Information Clearinghouse is to collect, classify, and disseminate air toxics
(noncriteria pollutant) information submitted by state and local air agencies, and
to make the audience aware of published air toxics information from EPA, other
federal agencies, and similar relevant sources. State and local information
includes general Agency facts, regulatory program descriptions, acceptable
ambient limits, permitted facilities, source testing data, emissions inventories,
and monitoring.
Audience: Services are provided to state agencies, local agencies, and the public.
Sponsoring EPA Office: Pollutant Assessment Branch, Emission Standards
Division, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards.
Publications: Brochures concerning the database; NATICH database report on
state, local, and EPA air toxics activities; Bibliography of Selected Report and
Federal Register Notices related to air toxics; ongoing Research and Regulatory
Development Projects.
Clearinghouse Database: NATICH (Online access to database is available 24
hours a day).
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NATiONAL RADON HOTLINE
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Radon Division, ANR 464
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
National Radon Hotline
Box 16622
Alexandria, VA 22302
Telephone: (800) 767-7236
(800) SOS-RADON
24 hour toll free hofline
Fax: N/A
Primary Contact Tom O’Keeffe (202) 260-345
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Time Zone: Eastern
Subject Emphasis: Information on radon health effects and testing
homes for radon. Radon information callers will
receive a brochure.
Description of Services: A message records names and addresses of callers,
and a brochure on radon is sent via first class mail.
Audience: Services are provided to the general public.
Sponsoring EPA Offices: Policy and Public Information Branch, Radon
Division, Office of Radiation Programs; and the Office of Air and Radiation in
cooperation with the Advertising Council (nonprofit organization of the media
and advertising industry).
Publications: A radon hotline brochure is available.
Hotilne Database: N/A.
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TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER NETWORK BULLETiN BOARD SYSTEM
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Acronym: OAQPS TTN
Address: Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards
Technology Transfer Network
Bulletin Board System
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Telephone: (919) 541-5742
(919) 541-5384 (Voice)
Fax: N/A
PrImary Contact: l-iersch Rorex, System Manager
Hours; 7 days a week
Time Zone: Eastern
Subject Emphasis: Air pollution and related topics
Description of Services: The OAQPS ITN is a network of electronic bulletin
boards that provides information and technology exchange in different areas of
air pollution control ranging from emission test methods to regulatory air
quality models. The purpose of the boards is to foster technology transfer among
all parties interested in the solution of the nation’s air pollution problems.
Audience: State and local air pollution control personnel, the private sector,
EPA, and foreign countries.
Sponsoring EPA Office: Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, Office
of Air and Radiation.
Publications: “Making Air Pollution Connections,” VHS video.
Clearinghouse Database: N/A.
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REASONABLY AVAILABLE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY,
BEST AVAILABLE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY,
AND LOWEST ACHIEVABLE EMISSION RATE CLEARINGHOUSE
Acronym: RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards
Emissions Standards Division, MD-13
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Telephone: (919) 541-0800
Fax: (919) 541-0072
Primary Contact: Bob Blaszczak, ESD/OAQPS
Joe Steigerwald, ESD/OAQPS
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
Subject Emphasis: Air Pollution Control Technology related to
New Source Review Permitting Requirements
Description ot Services: RAC /BACT/LAER Clearinghouse provides state
and local air pollution control agencies, EPA Regional offices, and other
interested parties with current information on control technology
determinations. These determinations relate to emission controls for existing
sources of nonattainment pollutants (RACT) and new source review permits for
major new or modified sources (BACT and LAER) required under the Clean Air
Act Determinations and are made on a case-by-case basis.
Audience: Services are provided to state and local Air Pollution Control
Agencies, EPA Regional offices, and anyone involved in control technology
determinations relating to permitting activities.
Sponsoring EPA Offices: Emission Standards Division, Office of Air Quality
Planning and Standards, Office of Air and Radiation.
Publications: RACT/BACT/L4ER Clearinghouse: A Compilation of Control
Technology Determinations, First supplement to 1990 edition, EPA 450/3-91-015
(available through NTIS 1-800-553-6847 order #PB91-231548/AS).
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Clearinghouse Database: RACT/BACT/LAER Information System (BUS)
wifi become part of the Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS)
Technology Transfer Network (flN) electronic bulletin board system on I
October 1, 1992. To access BUS, set contmunication software as follows: Data
Bits -8; Parity - N; Stop Bits -1. Call the OAQPS TTN using communications
software at (919) 541-5742 for 1200 or 2400 bps modem or (919) 541-1447 for 9600
bps modem. Select BUS from main OAQPS flN menu.
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ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY INFORMATiON CENTER
Acronym: A lT EC
Address: ATTIC/Technical Support! SCG
4 Research Place, Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20850
Telephone: (301) 670-6294 (System Operator)
(301) 670-3808 (Online Computer Access)
Fax: (301)670-3815
Primary Contact: Gary Turner (System Operator)
Joyce Perdek (RREL Project Manager)
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (System Operator)
Monday - Friday
Database is accessible 24 hours a day
Time Zone: Eastern
Subject Emphasis: Alternative treatment dean-up technology for
hazardous waste
Description of Services: ATTIC is a comprehensive information retrieval
system containing data on alternative treatment technologies for hazardous
waste. ATTIC is a collection of hazardous waste databases that are accessed
through a computer bulletin board. The bulletin board indudes features such as
news items, bulletins, and special interest conferences including the
Bioremediation Special Interest Group. It also features a message board that
enables users to share ideas and questions. The central component of ATTIC is
the ATTIC Database which contains abstracts and summaries from technical
documents and reports that are both keyword and free-text searchable.
Audience: ATTIC is accessible free of charge to all members of the federal,
state, and private sectors involved in site remediation.
Sponsoring EPA Offices: Office of Research and Development, Risk
Reduction Engineering Laboratory (RREL).
Publications: Abstracts of reports are dowrdoadable from the system. Copies of
complete reports are available on request.
Clearinghouse Database: ATTIC.
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Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Technology Innovation Office, 0 5-1 10W
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (301) 589-8366 (System Access)
(301) 589-8368 (System Operator)
or (703) 308-8827 (Project Officer)
Fax: (301)589-8487
Primary Contacts: Beth Ann Kyle (System Operator) (contractor)
Daniel Powell (Project Officer)
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Time Zone: Eastern
Subject Emphasis: Hazardous waste site clean-up technologies, activities
Description of Services: The CLU-IN Bulletin Board offers a number of
services including online messages and bulletins; computer files, programs, and
databases; and Special Interest Group areas. Messages and bulletins may be read
online while longer computer files, databases, and models may be either
uploaded (sent) or downloaded (received) through CLU-IN. The system targets
those involved in hazardous waste remediation and corrective action activities,
and is intended to provide an efficient mechanism for the exchange of
technological information. The universe of users includes EPA Headquarters,
Regional, and laboratory staff; state and local officials; contractors; consultants;
academic institutions; private organizations; and the public.
Audience: CLU- [ N is open to the public although access to several special
interest group areas is restricted.
Sponsoring EPA Office: Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response
(OSWER), Technology Innovation Office.
Publications: System Facts /wet, User’s Manual.
Bulletin Board Database: See description of services.
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COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION,
AND UABIUTY INFORMATION SYSTEM HELPLINE
Acronym: CERCLIS Helpline
Address: CERCUS
401 M Street, SW, Room LiOl
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-0056 or 0057
Fax: N/A
Primary Contact: Virgil P. Whitehurst
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Answering service all other hours
Time Zone: Eastern
Subject Emphasis: CERCUS (Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Information System)
Description of Services: The CERCLIS Helpline provides technical support
and referrals to users of the CERCLJS database. It also serves as a central
point-of-contact for CERCUS users.
Audience: Services are provided to CERCLLS, Waste LAN(s), Clean LAN(s)
users, EPA staff, and the public.
Sponsoring EPA Offices: Office of Emergency and Remedial Response, and
the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response.
Publications: N/A.
Hotilne Database: CERCLIS.
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INFORMATiON HOTLINE
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Address: Booz • Allen & Hamilton, Inc.
1725 Jefferson Davis I-lighway
Arlington, VA 22202
Telephone: (703) 920-9877
(800) 535-0202
(800) 553-7672 (TDD)
Fax: (7 ( 13) 486-3333
Primary Contact: Dan Kovacs (contractor)
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
Subject Emphasis: Emergency Planning and Community
Right-to-Know Act (Title I l of the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA)
Description of Services: The EPA ’s Emergency Planning and Community
Right-to-Know Information Hotline’s primary function is to provide regulatory,
policy, and technical assistance to federal agencies, local and state governments,
the public, the regulated community, and other interested parties in response to
questions related to the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know
Act (Title UI of SARA). The Hotline provides information on the availability of
documents related to Title UI of SARA and provides copies of selected
documents related to Title ifi of SARA on a limited basis.
AudIence: Services are provided to federal agencies, state agencies, local
agencies, citizens, attorneys and consultants, and the regulated community.
Sponsoring EPA Offices: Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response and
Office of Pesticides and Toxic Substances.
Publications: The Hotline provides information on the availability of
documents related to Title ifi of SARA and provides copies of certain documents
on a limited basis.
Hotline Database: N/A.
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HAZARDOUS WASTE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM
Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Hazardous Waste Ombudsman Program, 05-130
401 M Street, SW, Room SE 315
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 260-9361
(800) 262-7937
N/A
Primary Contact:
Headquarters
Bob Knox (202) 260-9361
Hours:
Region
Region
Region
Region
Region
8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Region
Region
Region
Region
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6 (214) 655-6760
7 (913)551-7050
8 (303)294-1111
9 (415) 744-2110
10 (206) 442-2782
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Region 9)
Time Zone:
Subject Emphasis:
Regionally specific
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
RCRA)
Description of Services: The hazardous waste management program
established under RCRA is the most complex regulatory program developed by
EPA. It assists the public and regulated community in resolving problems
concerning any program or requirement under the Hazardous Waste Program.
The Ombudsman Program, located at Headquarters and in each Regional office,
handles complaints from citizens and the regulated community, obtains facts,
sorts information, and substantiates policy.
Audience: Services are provided to the public and the regulated community.
Sponsoring EPA Office: Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response.
Publications: Fliers, brochures, and a handbook are available upon request.
Clearinghouse Database: N/A.
1 (617)573-5758
2 (212) 264-2980
3 (215) 597-9636
4 (404) 347-3004
5 (312)886-0981
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METHODS INFORMATION COMMUNICATiONS EXCHANGE
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Address: Methods Information Communications Exchange
Falls Church, VA 22043
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Telephone: (703) 821-4789
Fax: N/A
Primary Contact: Sara Hartwell (Contractor)
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
Subject Emphasis: Analytical test methods for the characterization of
hazardous waste in support of Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Description of Services: The methods section implemented ‘MICE’ in 1991 to
better handle incoming technical questions or comments on its “Test Methods for
Evaluating Solid Waste—Physical/Chemical Methods” (SW-846). Questions
regarding the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP), organic
analyses, inorganic analyses, miscellaneous tests, and quality control are
answered by chemists who work with SW-846 on a daily basis. The MICE is
integrated to an answering machine which is available 24 hours a day. Callers
are instructed to leave their name, affiliation, phone number, and question or
comment. The messages are retrieved on a daily basis. The questions are
researched and the phone calls are returned within one business day.
Audience: Services are provided to federal agencies, state agencies, and the
regulated community (for example, laboratories and industries).
Sponsoring EPA Office: Office of Solid Waste, Characterization and
Assessment Division, Technical Assessment Branch, Methods Section.
Publications: N/A.
Clearinghouse Database: Methods Information Communications Exchange
Database (MICE).
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NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER
Acronym: NRC
Address: National Response Center
US. Coast Guard Headquarters
2100 Second Street, SW, Room 2611
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Telephone: (202) 267-2675
(800) 424-8802
Fax: (202)267-2181
Primary Contact: Commander David W. Beach
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Time Zone: Eastern
Subject Emphasis: Oil, hazardous chemical, biological, and radiological
releases
Description of Services: The National Response Center receives reports of oil,
hnardous chemical, biological, and radiological releases. The NRC then passes
those reports to a predesignated federal On-Scene Coordinator (OSC), who
coordinates cleanup efforts, and other responsible federal agencies.
Audience: N/A.
Sponsoring EPA Office: The NRC receives reports required by the 1986
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, Clean Water Act, and
Comprehensive Emergency Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980
(CERCLA).
Publications: N/A.
Clearinghouse Database: N/A.
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Address: RODS Hotline
Computer Sciences Corporation
401 M Street, SW, Room LiOl
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-3770
Fax: N/A
Primary Contact: Thomas Batts
Hours: *8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
Subject Emphasis: Superfund Records of Decision
Description of Services: The RODS Hotline assists in using the RODS
database, produces database reports, and provides information concerning the
RODS database.
Audience: Services are provided to federal agencies, state agencies, local
agencies, the private sector, citizens, attorneys, and consultants. Only EPA
personnel and authorized contractors may have direct access to the database.
Sponsoring EPA OffIces: Office of Emergency and Remedial Response, and
the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response.
Publications: N/A.
Hotline Database: RODS (Records of Decision System) Database.
‘NOTE: 834) a.m. - 6:00 p.m. weekends and after hours call the following phone number:
(202) 252-0056
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RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT/SUPERFUND/
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK HOTLINE
Acronym: RCRA/SF/OUST
Address: RCRA/SF/OUST Hotline
1725 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
Telephone: (703) 920-9810
(800) 424-9346
(800) 553-7672 (TDD)
Fax: (703) 486-3333
Primary Contact: Dan Kovacs (contractor)
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
Subject Emphasis: RCRA, Underground Storage Tanks (UST),
Superfurtd/CERCLA, and Pollution
Prevention/Waste Minimization
Description of Services: The Environmental Protection Agency’s RCRA/SF/
OUST Hotline’s primary function is to provide assistance to the public and
regulated community and other interested parties in understanding EPA’s
regulations pursuant to RCRAF UST, CERCLA, and Pollution Prevention/Waste
Minimization. In addition to providing regulatory support, the Hothne also
provides information on RCRA, UST, CERCLA, and Waste Minimization!
Pollution Prevention documents.
Audience: Services are provided to federal agencies, state agencies, local
agencies, private sector, citizens, attorneys, consultants, and the regulated
community.
Sponsoring EPA Office: Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response.
Publications: Provides information on the availability of documents related to
RCRA, UST, and the CERCLA/Superfund. RCRA/Superfund/OUST Monthly
Report available at NIIS.
Hotline Database: N/A.
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Address: Solid Waste Information Clearinghouse
P.O. Box7219
8750 Georgia Avenue, Suite 140
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Telephone: (800) 67-SWICH (Hotline)
Fax: (301) 585-0297
PrImary Contact: Lori Swain
Hours: On site visits by appointment only
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Hotline 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
SWICH computer system available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
lime Zone: Eastern
Subject Emphasis: All aspects of solid waste management,
including the following main topics: source
reduction, recycling, composting, planning,
education and training, public participation,
legislation and regulation, waste combustion,
collection, transfer, disposal, landfill gas, and
special wastes
Description of Services: Developed and partially funded by the Solid Waste
Association of North America (SWANA) and EPA. SWIC 1-li was developed to
help increase the availability of information in the field of solid waste
management, and is comprised of a library system and an electronic bulletin
board (EBB). The library includes journals, reports, studies, proceedings,
periodicals, case studies, curricula, films, and videotapes all focusing on solid
waste issues. Many of the publications will be abstracted. The EBB provides
updated information on solid waste issues including: meeting and conference
information, message inquiries, case studies, new technologies, new
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publications, expert contact information, and state and federal legislative and
regulatory changes.
Audience: Information available through SWIG! is extensive and will be used
to provide assistance to government agencies, professional associations,
industry, citizen groups, and other interested parties.
Sponsoring EPA Office: Office of Solid Waste.
Publications: Quarterly newsletter SWICH ON, and annual library catalog.
Clearinghouse Database: The EBB operates continuously, and is the primary
way to use SWICH services. To obtain access through your computer and
modem you will need to register with SWICH. A public computer work station
will be available for SWTCH users who want to visit the facility and use the EBB
and Library Database. The SWICH Library Catalog will be available for viewing
through the EBB and can be ordered through either the EBB system or the
Hothne. Orders for documents or information can be made through the EBB or
Hotline for a small per page charge for photocopying; SWICH users will be
billed accordingly.
Hotline Database: SWIG! EBB.
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INFOTERRA
Address: US. Environmental Protection Agency
INFOTERRA/USA National Focal Point, PM-211A
401 M Street, SW, M 2904
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-5917
Fax: (202) 260-6257
Primary Contact: Carol Stiles (contractor)
Project Manager: Emma McNamarra
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
Subject Emphasis: International environmental information
Description of Services: INFOTERRA is an international environmental
referral and research service made up of 140 countries coordinated by the United
Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Nairobi, Kenya. The mission of the
1NFOTERRA network is to link national and international institutions and
experts in a cooperative venture to improve the quality of environmental
decisionmaking worldwide.
The U.S. National Focal Point for the INFOTERRA network is located at EPA
Headquarters. The services of INFOTERRA/USA include responding to requests
for international environmental information through document delivery,
database searching, bibliographic products, and referrals to experts.
Additionally, INFOTERRA/USA serves the Agency as a clearinghouse for
international requests.
Audience: Services are provided to policymakers, scientists, researchers,
industry, and the public.
Sponsoring EPA Offices: Office of Administration and Resources
Management, Office of Information Resources Management, Information
Management and Services Division, Information Sharing Branch.
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Publications: The INFOTERRANSA Directory of Environmental Sources, a
monthly newsletter (International Update), a quarterly newsletter (Caribbean
Currents), brochures, fact sheets, and specialized bibliographies.
Clearinghouse Database: INFOTERRA Directory of Sources Database.
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Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Asbestos Ombudsman, A-149C
401 M Street, SW
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Telephone: (703) 305-5938
(800) 368-5888
Fax: (703) 305-6462
Primary Contact: Karen V. Brown
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
(Message recorder is on 24 hours a day)
Time Zone: Eastern
Subject Emphasis: Asbestos abatement
Description of Services: The assigned mission of the Asbestos Ombudsman
Clearirtghouse/Hotline is to provide to the public sector, induding individual
citizens and community services, information on handling and abatement of
asbestos in schools, the work place, and the home. Interpretation of the asbestos
in schools requirements is provided. Publications to explain recent legislation are
also available. The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) of 1986
assigned duties of the EPA Asbestos Ombudsman to include:
• Receipt of complaints and requests for information.
• Rendering assistance with complaints and requests for information.
• Making recommendations to the Administrator of the EPA as deemed
appropriate.
Audience: Services are provided to private citizens, state agencies, local
agencies, local public and private school systems, abatement contractors, and
consultants .
Sponsoring EPA Office: Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business
Utilization.
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Publications: Publications on asbestos in schools and general asbestos
publications are mailed out upon request.
Clearinghouse Database: N/A.
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Telephone: (317) 494-6614
Fax: (317) 494-9727
Primary Contact: Virginia Walters
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern Standard
Subject Emphasis: EPA product registration information with
focus on agriculture
Description of Services: NPIItS, a subscription database of the Center for
Environmental and Regulatory Systems (CERIS), provides information to
subscribers only on pesticide products (cunent and historical) which have been
registered by the EPA. Registration support documents, commodity/tolerance
data, Material Safety Data Sheets, Fact Sheets, and state product registration data
are provided.
New this year is access to CER&Net, which provides electronic mail and
international news information including EPA Pesticide Regulatory Notices.
Audience: This is a membership organization for pesticide manufacturers and
users, libraries, law firms, and state/federal agencies.
Sponsoring EPA Office: Office of Pesticide Programs.
Publications: NPIRS information packet, and the NPIRS newsletter.
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Clearinghouse Database: This database is provided through subscription
access which includes:
• National Pesticide Information Retrieval System.
A database system for pesticide products.
• Pesticide Document Management System.
A bibliographic database which describes all types of studies submitted
to the EPA in support of the registration of pesticides.
• Material Safety Data Sheets (C&P Press, Division of Whiley Press).
• EPA fact sheets.
• Product Registration.
• Tolerance Index.
Database of chemical tolerances established by EPA on commodities,
feedcrops, and processed foods -
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(800) 858-7377 (Medical and government personnel)
Fax: (806) 743-3094
Primary Contact: Frank L. Davido
Hours: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Time Zone: Eastern
Subject Emphasis: Pesticides
Description of Services: NPTN, managed by Texas Tech University, Lubbock
Texas, is a free service providing a variety of impartial information concerning
pesticides; pesticide product information; information on recognition and
management of pesticide poisonings; toxicology and symptomatic reviews;
referrals for laboratory analyses, investigation of pesticide incidents, and
emergency treatment information; safety information; health and environmental
effects; and cleanup and disposal procedures.
Audience: General public, federal and state organizations, medical
professionals, and news media.
Sponsoring EPA Office: Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic
Substances, Office of Pesticide Programs, Field Operations Division.
Publications: A brochure on NPTN is available by calling the above number.
Clearinghouse Database: N/A.
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TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT
ASSISTANCE INFORMATION SERVICE
Acronym: ThCA Assistance Information Service
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Assistance Division, TS-799
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 554-1404
Fax: (202) 554-5603
For document requests only
Primary Contact: Wanda Woodburn
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
Subject Emphasis: Toxic Substances Control Act (ThCA)
regulatory information
Description of Services: The TSCA Assistance Information Service provides
information on ThCA regulations. Technical as well as general information is
available.
Audience: Services are provided to industry, labor and trade organizations,
environmental groups, and the general public.
Sponsoring EPA Office: Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics,
Environmental Assistance Division.
Publications: Publications such as Federal Register notices arid other
documents which provide information on TSCA regulatory activities are
available.
Clearinghouse Database: N/A.
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OzonAction Programme PPIC/OzonAction
Tour Mirabeau do SAIC
39-43, quai Andre Citroen 7600-A Leesburg Pike
75739 Paris Cedex 16 Falls Church, VA 22043
France USA
Telephone: 331-40 58 88 50 (703) 821-4800
System Telephone: 331-40 5888 78 (703) 506-1025
Fax: 331-40 5888 74 (703) 8214775
Primary Contact: Myles Morse—ORD/OEETD (202) 260-3161
Hours: Bulletin Board System—24 hours a day
lime Zone: U.S.A.: Eastern (EST) France: ESTplus6 hours
Subject Emphasis: Ozone depleting substance (ODS) alternatives;
pollution prevention; and source reduction, recycling,
and substitution.
Description of Services: OzonAction is designed to provide national and
international programmatic and technical information on alternatives to ozone
depleting substances identified for phase out under the Montreal Protocol. Data
and information is provided on five industry use sectors: solvents, coatings, and
adhesives; aerosols; foams; halons; and refrigeration and air conditioning.
OzonAction contains technology case studies, a database of ODS-reduction
products and services; national and corporate programme summaries; experts;
literature database of significant ODS reduction documents; and message
centers. OzonAction also relays the solvent substitute database known as
OZONET, compiled by the Industry Cooperative for Ozone Layer Protection
(ICOLP). OzonAction will be used nationally as the electronic network arm of
the Office of Air and Radiation’s Stratospheric Ozone Information Hotline (see
page 160) to assist in conveying ODS information and EPA approved
alternatives as required under Title VI of the Clean Air Act.
Audience: International governments and industry. Nationally, state and local
governments, industry, and academic institutions.
Sponsoring EPA Offices: Office of Environmental Engineering and
Technology Demonstration, and the Office of Air and Radiation.
Publications: Newsletters, flyers, and annotated bibliographies.
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POLLUTION PREVENTION INFORMATiON CLEARINGHOUSE
Acronym: PPIC
Address: PPIC
Science Applications International Corporation
7600A Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22043
Telephone: (703) 821-4800
PIES System: (703) 506-1025
(Settings: 8 databits, 1 stop, no parity,
simulation VT-100)
Fax: (703)821-4775
(703) 442-0584
Primary Contact: Myles Morse
(202) 260-3161
Hours: Qearinghouse—9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(24 hours/answering machine)
BBS—available 24 hours per day!
lime Zone: Eastern
Subject Emphasis: Pollution prevention; source reduction and
recycling of industrial waste
Description of Services: The PPIC is designed to provide technical, policy,
programmatic, legislative, and financial information dedicated to reducing
industrial pollutants through technology transfer, education, and public
awareness. It is a national and international communication network that targets
multi-media source reduction and recycling opportunities. The Oearinghouse
has four information exchange components:
• The Repository: a hard copy reference library containing the most
up-to-date information on pollution prevention.
• Pollution Prevention Information Exchange System (PIES): a
computerized conduit to information databases and document
ordering. This Bulletin Board System is accessible by any PC equipped
with a modem.
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industry-specific materials on prevention opportunities as well as
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(ICPIC) implemented by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
ICPIC shares several of the main databases with the PIES network and actively
participates in expanding these databases with pertinent international
information. The ICPIC system relays the activities of the UNEP industry
working groups which presently indude: leather tanning, textiles, solvents,
metal finishing, pulp and paper, biotechnology industries, petroleum, mining,
and food processing industries. The PIES and ICPIC networks are linked,
allowing national and international users to communicate, and share their
pollution prevention experience. For more information contact
Address: UNEP IE/PAC or
OzonAction Programme PPIC/OzonAction
Tour Mirabeau do SAEC
39-43, quai Andre Citroen 7600-A Leesburg Pike
75739 Paris Cedex 16 Falls Church, VA 22043
France USA
Telephone: 331-405888 50 (703) 8214800
System Telephone: 331-40588878 (703) 506-1025
Fax: 3314058 8874 (703) 821-4775
Primary Contact: Myles Morse—ORD/OEETD (202) 260-3161
Audience: Services are provided to federal, state, local, and international
governments; industry and trade associations; public and private institutes;
public interest groups; and academia.
Sponsoring EPA Offices: Office of Environmental Engineering and
Technology Demonstration, and the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics.
Publications: Fliers, pamphlets, information packets, bibliographies, factsheets,
and related publications on a variety of pollution prevention topics are available.
Clearinghouse Computer Network: Pollution Prevention Information
Exchange System (PIES) (703) 506-1025. A toll free number is available to
qualified state and local government officials by calling the PPIC. The system is
on 24 hours a day.
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STRATOSPHERIC OZONE INFORMATION HOTUNE
Acronym: None
Address: do The Bruce Co.
501 3rd Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Telephone: (800) 296-1996
Fax: (202) 783-1106
Primary Contact: Eric Firstenberg (contractor) (202) 783-7100 (ext. 129)
Project Officer: David Lee
Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
Subject Emphasis: Stratospheric ozone depletion and protection
Description of Services: The Stratospheric Ozone Information Hotline offers
consultation on ozone protection regulations and requirements under Title VI of
the Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA) of 1990. Title VI covers the following
key aspects of the production, use, and safe disposal of ozone-depleting
chemicals: 1) production phaseout and controls; 2) servicing of motor vehicle air
conditioners; 3) recycling and emission reduction; 4) technician and equipment
certification; 5) approval of alternatives; 6) a ban of nonessential uses; 7) product
labelinzj and 8) federal procurement. The hotline is a distribution center and
referral point for information on other general aspects of stratospheric ozone
depletion and its protection. The hotline maintains a library of relevant policy
and science documents, reports, articles, and contact lists.
Audience: Regulated community; federal, state, and local entities; EPA staff;
and the general public.
Sponsoring EPA Offices: Office of Air and Radiation, Office of Atmospheric
and Indoor Air Programs, Global Change Division.
Publications: Title VI of CAAA and all published rules, Federal Register notices,
science and policy reports, and Fad Sheets.
Clearinghouse Database: N/A
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Center for Environmental Research Information
26 West Martin Luther King Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45268
Telephone: A modem is used to set your computer or terminal to:
(513) 569-7610
for local calls at 1200 or 2400 baud
(800) 258-9605
for long distance calls at 1200, 2400, or 9600 baud
(513) 569-7700
for local calls at 1200, 2400, or 9600 baud
Fax: (513) 569-7566
P,lmary Contact: Charles W. Cuion
(513) 569-7272
Hours: 24 hour a day access to ORD BBS
Time Zone: Eastern
Subject Emphasis: Communication and technology transfer
Description of Services: The OR!) BBS is an online, text-searchable database
of every ORD publication produced since 1976 (more than 17,350 citations). Each
citation includes title, abstract, ordering information, and much more. The OR!)
BBS also offers such features as messages, bulletins of new information, public
domain files, online registration for OR!) meetings, and currently has five
specialty areas, such as water, regional operations, expert systems,
biotechnology, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QAIQC).
Authence: The ORD BBS is open to everyone with immediate access to its
features.
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Sponsoring EPA Office: Office of Research and Development.
Publications: Online ordering of ORD publications.
Clearinghouse Database: See description of services.
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Address: Clean Lakes Clearinghouse
The Terrene Institute
1700 IC Street, NW, Suite 1005
Washington, DC 20006
Telephone: (202) 833-8317
(800) 726-LAKE
Fax: (202) 296-4077
Primary Contact: Steve Livengood, Terrene Institute (grantee)
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Database available 24 hours a day by modem:
U.S. EPA Online Library System
(919) 541-0700
U.S. EPA Nonpoint Source Bulletin Board
(301) 589-0205
Time Zone: Eastern
Subject Emphasis: Restoration, management, and protection of lakes
Description of Services: The clearinghouse collects, organizes, and
disseminates information on lake issues including the following: restoration,
management, and protection. The database includes citations and abstracts of
technical reports, conference papers, journal articles, and other publications,
indexed by keywords, title, author, state/region, and date. The database is
currently maintained on the U.S. EPA mainframe, with periodic downloads for
use on computerized bulletin boards and user’s PCs. The Clearinghouse staff
responds to inquiries and provides printed bibliographies on lake topics.
Auclence: U.S. EPA staff, other federal agencies, state and local governments,
lake managers, and associations, researchers, and others with a need for
technical references on lake issues.
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Sponsoring EPA Offices: Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds,
Assessment and Watershed Protection 1)ivision, Watershed Branch.
Publications: The Terrene Institute plans to market the database on diskette
through a commercial publisher starting in 1992. Annual updates (print and
diskette) and occasional bibliographies will also be published after the diskette
version is available.
clearinghouse Database: Clean Lakes Database.
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Acronym: EFIN
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EFIN, WH-547
401 M Street, SW, East Tower, Room 1117
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-0420
Fax: (202) 260-1827
Primary Contact: June Lobit
USEPA EFIN Center
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
Subject Emphasis: Financing alternatives for state and local
environmental programs and projects (for example,
public drinking water, wastewater treatment, and
solid waste infrastructure). Information on State
Revolving Funds and Public-Private Partnerships is
included.
Description of Services: EFIN provides an online database with publication
abstracts and referrals to a network of public financing and environmental
program experts. Help with database and literature searches is available, upon
request. The EFIN database is accessed directly through several electronic
information systems—Public Technology, Inc. (FF1) LOCAL EXCHANGE (LEX),
National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) LEGISNET, National Small
Rows Clearinghouse (NSFC) Wastewater Treatment Information Exchange
(WTIE), and Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Government
Finance Network (GF-NET). Call these organizations for EFIN access directions:
PTI/LEX (202) 626-2400, NCSL/LEGISNET (303) 830-2200, NSFC/WTIE (800)
624-8301, GFOA/GF-NET (312) 977-9700. The NSFC does not require
membership for EFIN access. EPA staff access EFIN through the NCSL. Users
need a computer with communications software and a modem.
Audience: Services are available to EPA staff, state and local officials,
associations, the financial industry, and interested parties.
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Sponsoring EPA Offices: Office of Wastewater Enforcement and Compliance,
and Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, Office of Water; Office of
Administration and Resources Management; and Office of Solid Waste and
Emergency Response.
Publications: The Network has an annotated bibliography of publications.
Examples of EPA publications that will be distributed include: Paying for Safe
Water Alternative Financing Mechanisms for State Drinking Water Programs;
Funding of ExpandS Uses Activities by State Revolving Fund Programs; Local
Financing for Weilkead Protection; Building Support for Increasing User Fees; and
Public-P rimte Partnership Case Studies: P7pfiIes of Success in Providing
Environmental Services.
Clearinghouse Database: Environmental Financing Information Network.
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401 M Street, SW, WH-550A
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-7786 0
Fax: (202) 260-4383
Primary Contact: Patricia Wood (contractor)
Project Officer: Charlene Shaw
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
Subject Emphasis: Ground water and drinking water documents and
audiovisual materials
Description of Services: The Resource Center distributes ground water and
drinking water publications and maintains a bibliographic database of
documents produced by the Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water.
Audience: Services are provided to EPA employees; federal, state, and local
agencies; businesses; and the public.
Sponsoring EPA Office: Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water.
Publications: The Resource Center distributes ground water and drinking
water documents and related audiovisual materials.
clearinghouse Database: Resource Center Information System (RCIS).
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NATIONAL SMALL FLOWS CLEARINGHOUSE
Address: National Small Rows Clearinghouse
West Virginia University
P .O. Box 6064
Morgantown, WV 26506-6064
Telephone: (304) 293-4191
(800) 624-8301
Fax: (304) 293-3161
Primary Contact: Pam Scherle
Hours: 8:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
Subject Emphasis: Small community wastewater treatment
Description of Services: The purpose of the Clearinghouse is to collect,
dassify, and disseminate information on small alternative wastewater
technology to assist small communities in wastewater management. The
Clearinghouse distributes publications (general information, technical manuals,
brochures, and case studies) and videotapes, performs literature searches,
operates a toll-free hotline, produces free newsletters, and operates a computer
bulletin board.
Audience: Services are provided to state agencies, technical assistance
organizations, consulting engineers, and local officials.
Sponsoring EPA Offices: Office of Water, Office of Wastewater Enforcement
and Compliance.
Clearinghouse Databases:
• Small Flows Bibliographic Database
A literature database on small and alternative wastewater systems
technologies.
• Innovative and Alternative (I/A) Facilities Technologies Database
Stores information on approximately 1900 facilities using a combined
total of more than 2600 innovative and alternative wastewater
technologies.
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Stores contact and product information for manufacturers of small
community wastewater treatment systems/equipment and consultants
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Stores the various regulations for onsite and small community
wastewater systems for all 50 states.
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NONPOINT SOURCE INFORMATION EXCHANGE
Acronym: NPS Information Exchange
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds
Assessment and Watershed Protection
Division, WH-553
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-3665
Fax: (202)260-1517
Primary Contact: E l aine Bloom (contractor)
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
Subject Emphasis: Nonpoint source water pollution and other water
environment-related issues.
Description of Services: NPS Information Exchange publishes the bulletin
NPS News-Notes 8 times a year. Target audience is state and local water quality
managers (and other interested public officials, environmental groups, private
industry, citizens, and academics). Circulation is over 8,000.
NPS Electronic Bulletin Board System (NPS BBS) is a telecommunications system
that provides current information to an audience similar to that of News-Notes. It
is used as a means to exchange text and program computer files, as an
information resource, and as a forum for open discussion. Several “mini-bulletin
boards” accessed through the main board allow parties with specialized interests
to share information.. Some of these Special Interest Group (SIG) Forums are
Agriculture, Waterbody System Support, NPS Research, and Fish Consumption
Advisories. Also on-line are searchable databases such as the Clean Lakes
Clearinghouse, NPS News-Notes database, Water Quality Educational Materials
Index, and Fish Consumption Bans and Advisories database.
Whenever possible, the NI’S Information Exchange will direct requests for NPS
information and documents to appropriate sources within EPA.
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Audience: Services are provided to state NPS program managers, educational
institutions, professionals, environmentalists, and the general public.
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per year.
Clearinghouse Database: N/A.
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SAFE DRINKING WATER HOTUNE
Acronym: SDW Hotline
Address: (For written inquiries)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water
(WH-550)
Resource Center
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (800) 426-4791 (Hotline)
Fax: N/A
Primary Contact: N/A
Hours: 8:30 an. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
Sublect Emphasis: Safe Drinking Water Act and Amendments
Description of Services: The Safe Drinking Water (SUW) Hotline assists both
the regulated community (public water systems) and the public with their
understanding of the regulations and programs developed in response to the
Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1986.
Audience: Services are provided to public water systems managers, EPA
Regions, state water supply programs, local government, consultants, engineers,
law firms, private industry, environmental groups, and the general public.
Sponsoring EPA Offices: Office of Water, Office of Ground Water and
Drinking Water.
Publications: Drinking Water publications (for example, fact sheets,
pamphlets, health advisories, and so forth) may be requested through the SDW
Hotline or may be ordered from EPA’s Public Information Center at (202) 260-
7751.
Hotline Database: National Primary Drinking Water Regulations—Personal
Computer Application via DRIPSS Special Interest Group (703) 339-0420.
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NPDES Program Branch
EN 336, Room NE-214
Permits Division, OWEC
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (703) 8214823
Fax: (703) 8214721
Primary Contact: Palmer Smith (contractor)
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday (except holidays)
Time Zone: Eastern
Subject Emphasis: Storm water program
Description of Services: The Office of Wastewater Enforcement and
Compliance established an informational telephone hotline for the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) storm water program.
Responds to requests for information pertaining to the NPDES Storm Water
Regulations (40 CFR 122,123,124).
The Storm Water Hotline serves as a direct link between those affected by this
new regulation and those involved in its implementation by providing
information on the requirements of the Storm Water Program.
Audience: Regulated community, states, EPA regions, and consultants.
Sponsoring EPA Office: Office of Wastewater Enforcement and Compliance,
NPDES Program Branch.
Publications: Storm water regulations, guidance manuals, application forms,
and other related materials available through the Hotline.
Clearinghouse Database: N/A.
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WASTEWATER TREATMENT INFORMATION EXCHANGE
Acronym: WTIE-BBS
Address: Wastewater Treatment Information Exchange
National Small Flows Clearinghouse
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6064
Morgantown, WV 26506-6064
Telephone: (800) 544-1936
Fax: (304)293-3161
Primary Contact: Loukis Kissonergis
Hours: 24 hours a day
(2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Reserved for maintenance)
Time Zone: Eastern
Subject Emphasis: Small community wastewater programs
Description of Services: The computer bulletin board maintained at the
National Small Flows Clearinghouse, called the Wastewater Treatment
Information Exchange Bulletin Board Service (WTIE-BBS), provides a direct
forum for discussion of ideas and exchange of information about small-scale
wastewater systems. WTIE-BBS is a free service accessible anywhere in the
United States on a 24-hour basis. It allows users to “post” questions and notices,
to converse with others, and to download information.. WTIE-BBS services
indude electronic mail, electronic conferencing, surveys, and news bulletins.
Audience: This service is available to anyone with access to a personal
computer, a modem, and a communications software package. WTIE-BBS
encourages participation by everyone who is interested in wastewater issues.
Users include private citizens, local and federal officials, consulting engineers,
wastewater plant operators, and so forth.
Sponsoring EPA Offices: Office of Wastewater Enforcement and Compliance.
Publications: WTIE-BBS User’s Guide. This document describes in detail how to
access and use the system.
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This database is accessible through WTIE-BBS and provides abstracts of C
publications about financing alternatives for state and local
environmental projects.
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WETLANDS PROTECTION HOTLINE
Address: Ceo/Resource Consultants, Inc.
1555 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 500
Arlington, VA 22209
Telephone: (800) 832-7828
Fax: N/A
Primary Contact: John Ruffing (contractor)
(703) 527-5190
Project Officer: Judy Johnson
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday (Excluding federal holidays)
Time Zone: Eastern
Subject Emphasis: Wetlands
Description of Services: The Environmental Protection Agency’s Wetlands
Protection Hotline responds to requests for information regarding the values and
functions of wetlands and options for their protection. The Hotline acts as a
central point of contact for the Wetlands Division of the Office of Wetlands,
Oceans, and Watersheds to provide a wide range of information on wetlands
protection efforts involving EPA and other organizations. In addition, the
Hotline uses an extensive contact list to direct callers to additional sources of
information or to appropriate regulatory agencies for assistance. The Hotline
also provides information on the availability of wetlands related documents and
accepts requests for certain wetlands publications.
Audience: Federal, state, and local regulators; private industry; environmental
groups; and the general public.
Sponsoring EPA Offices: Office of Water, Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and
Watersheds, Wetlands Division.
Publications: Wetlands Division publications are distributed directly (for
example, fact sheets, information booklets, and pamphlets).
Hotline Database: Wetlands Protection Hotline.
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Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Institute, PM-224
401 M Street, SW, Room 3241
Washington, DC 20460 9
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Telephone: (202) 260-3351
Fax: (202) 260-9786
Primary Contact: Paul A. Martin
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
lime Zone: Eastern
Subject Emphasis: Institute training
Description of Services: As the national clearinghouse for all Agency training
activities, from environmental services to enforcement to personal and
professional development, the Institute focuses on in-house training, but serves
as the Agency’s training “broker” with other agencies. The EPA Institute, in
addition, is a trainer of trainers, consultant to training course designers, and
registrar for all Institute approved courses.
Audience: Provides services to all EPA employees, other federal agencies, state
and local environmental agencies and associations, and environmental
organizations.
Sponsoring EPA Offices: Office of Adn-tiriistration and Resources
Management, Office of Human Resources Management.
Publications: A training calendar.
Clearinghouse Database: N/A.
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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATiON SYSTEMS BULLEI 1Il BOARD
Acronym: GISNET
Address: GISNET 3405R
401 M Sheet, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (703) 557-3011
Fax: (703)557-3186
Primary Contact: Ed Partington
Hours: 24 hours a day
lime Zone: Eastern
Subject Emphasis: Geographic Information Systems and the National
Mapping Program at EPA
Description of Services: GISNET is an online PC-based bulletin board system
from EPA ’s National GIS Program. GISNET will improve Agencywide exchange
of information useful in the development of geographic information systems
(GIS). In addition, GISNET wifi play an integral part in the GIS National
Program’s outreach effort It will be a focal point for the distribution of
information on GIS issues, policies, and activities.
Audience: Federal, state, and local GIS analysts and managers.
Sponsoring EPA Offices: Office of Administration and Resources
Management, Office of Information Resources Management, Program Systems
Division .
Publications: None.
Clearinghouse Database: N/A.
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Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Inspector General Hotline, A-109
Room 307 NE
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (800) 424-4000
Fax: (202) 260-6976
Primary Contact: Ed Maddox
Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
Subject Emphasis: Fraud, waste, or mismanagement in
EPA-funded activities
Description of Services: The Inspector General Hotline was established to
receive and control complaints alleging fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement
within the Environmental Protection Agency.
Audience: Services are provided to federal employees, contractors, and the
public.
Sponsoring EPA Office: Office of the Inspector General.
Publications: An Inspector General Hotline poster is available.
Hothne Database: N/A.
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RISK COMMUNICAtiON HOTUNE
Address: U.S Environmental Protection Agency
Risk Communication Hotline, PM-223X
Room 425, West Tower
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone (202) 260-5606
Fax: (202) 260-9757
Primary Contact: Ernestine Thomas
Hours: 8:30 am. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
lime Zone: Eastern
Subject Emphasis: Risk communication
Description of Services: The Risk Communication Hothne responds to
questions from EPA program and regional offices, the academic/scientific
community, and the general public. The hotline provides information on EPA’s
Risk Communication Program, responds to questions on risk communication
issues and literature, and makes referrals to other related agency sources of
information. A small library is maintained with a bibliographic database,
reports, articles, books, conference summaries, risk communication materials,
and training materials. Available publications are mailed out upon request.
Audience: Services are provided to EPA staff at Headquarters and Regional
Offices, industries, academic/scientific researchers, and EPA contractors.
Sponsoring EPA Office: Office of Policy, Planning, and Evaluation.
Publications: Risk communication materials.
Hotllne Database: In process of creating a database using FOLIO software.
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Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Small Business Ombudsman, A-149C
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (703) 305-5938
(800) 368-5888
Fax: (703) 305-6462
Primary Contact: Karen V. Brown
Hours: 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
(Message recorder is on 24 hours a day)
Time Zone: Eastern
Subject Emphasis: Regulations and information relevant to small
business and assistance to small business to enhance
voluntary compliance
Description of Services: The mission of the EPA Small Business Ombudsman
Clearinghouse/Hotline is to provide information to private citizens, small
communities, small business enterprises, and trade associations representing the
small business sector regarding regulatory activities. Mailings are made to
update the audience on recent regulatory actions. Special attention is directed to
apprising the trade associations representing small business interests with
current regulatory developments. Technical questions are answered following
appropriate contacts with program office staff members. Questions addressed
cover all program aspects within EPA. Inquiries are received both by mail and
telephone.
Audience: Services are provided to small business enterprises, private citizens,
trade associations, small community and state governments, technical
consultants, and laboratories.
Sponsoring EPA Office: Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business
Utilization.
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Publications: A list of over 200 EPA publications is maintained for distribution
upon request
Clearinghouse Database: N/A.
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CHAPTER 4: Records Management Programs
Records Management Programs is designed to allow EPA staff arid the public to
identify records management contacts in each facility or program, and to
facilitate communications among records managers Agencywide. It contains
information about the records management programs and the services they
offer.
Entries are arranged by EPA organizational structure. Headquarters records
management programs are listed first, followed by the ten Regions in which the
network is located. Additional records programs, including Laboratories and
Superfund, are listed after the entry for their Regional records management
program.
The mission of the Agency’s records management program is to provide records
management leadership and expertise to all Agency programs. The main
objectives of the Agency’s records management program are to ensure access, to
facilitate environmental decisionmaking, and manage records in the most
efficient and economical manner. These objectives are achieved through a
comprehensive program of policy and guidance development, communication
and outreach initiatives, education and training, and direct services to programs.
The National Records Management Program at Headquarters provides the
overall framework to accomplish the mission, issues Agencywide policy and
guidance, and provides client and records network communication.
Headquarters programs, Regions, and Laboratories designate Records
Management Officers to implement records management programs and carry
out records management responsibilities in their area. The “Agency Records
Management Policy” (see Chapter 4, Supplementary Information) explains the
Agency’s records management structure and responsibilities and references the
Federal legislation and supporting regulations which govern the records
management programs of all Federal Agencies.
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CONTENTS
National Records Management Program
Washington, DC 189 u
Headquarters Records Management Program
Washington, DC 191
Principal Records Management Contacts for EPA Headquarters Offices 192
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (OSWER)
Records Management Program
Washington, DC 195
Regional Records Management Program (Region 1) 196
Hazardous Waste Superfund Remedial
Records Management Program (Region 1) 197
Hazardous Waste Superfund Removal
Records Management Program (Region 1) 198
Environmental Research Laboratory/ORE) (Narragansett),
Records Management Program 199
Regional Records Management Program (Region 2) 200
Hazardous Waste Superfund
Records Management Program (Region 2) 201
Regional Records Management Program (Region 3) 202
Hazardous Waste Superfund Remedial
Records Management Program (Region 3) 203
Central Regional Laboratory (CRL)
Records Management Program 204
Regional Records Management Program (Region 4) 205
Hazardous Waste Superfund
Records Management Program (Region 4) 206
Office of Administration and Resources Management
Records Management Program
Research Triangle Park, NC 208
Air and Energy Engineering Research Laboratory
Records Management Program 210
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Atmospheric Research and Exposure Assessment Laboratory
Records Management Program 211
Environmental Research Laboratory/OR!)
Records Management Program
Athens, GA 212
Environmental Research Laboratory/OR])
Records Management Program
Gulf Breeze, FL (Region 4) 213
Health Effects Research Laboratory/OR])
Records Management Program 214
National Air and Radiation Laboratory
Records Management Program 215
Environmental Criteria and Assessment Office
Records Management Program
Research Triangle Park, NC 216
Regional Records Management Program (Region 5) 217
Waste Management Division
Records Management Program (Region 5) 218
Office of Administration and Resources Management
Records Management Program
Cincinnati, OH 219
Environmental Monitoring Systems Laboratory/OR])
Records Management Program 220
Environmental Research Laboratory/OR])
Records Management Program
Duluth, MN 221
National Vehide and Fuel Emissions Laboratory (NVFEL)
Records Management Program 222
Environmental Criteria and Assessment Office
Records Management Program
Cincinnati, OH 223
Regional Records Management Program (Region 6) 224
Hazardous Waste Superfund Remedial
Records Management Program (Region 6) 225
Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Laboratory
Records Management Program 226
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Regional Records Management Program (Region 7) .227
Hazardous Waste Superfund Remedial
Records Management Program (Region 7) 228
Hazardous Waste Superfund Removal
Records Management Program (Region 7) 229
Environmental Services Division (Region 7) 230
Regional Records Management Program (Region 8) 231
Hazardous Waste Superfund Remedial
Records Management Program (Region 8) 232
Hazardous Waste Superfund Removal
Records Management Program (Region 8) 233
Regional Records Management Program (Region 9) 234
Hazardous Waste Superfund
Records Management Program (Region 9) 235
Environmental Monitoring Systems Laboratory (EMSL)
Records Management Program 236
Regional Records Management Program (Region 10) 237
Hazardous Waste Superfund
Records Management Program (Region 10) 238
Environmental Research Laboratory
Records Management Program
Corvallis, OR 240
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATiON
Agency Records Management Policy 242
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NATIONAL RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
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Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Information Management and Services Division o
Office of Information Resources Management
401 M Street, SW, PM-211D
Washington, DC 20460
Fax: (202) 260-3923
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Michael L. Miller
Responsibility: National Program Manager for Records
Management
Telephone: (202) 260-5911
Email Name: MILLERMICHAEL—OIRM
Name: Gloris J. Butler
Responsibility: Coordinator for Records Management
Network and Dockets Network
Telephone: (202) 260-3639
Email Name: BUTLERGLORIS
Description of Program: The National Records Management Program is
responsible for providing leadership and direction for the Agency’s national
records management program. Among its responsibilities are developing an
overall records management strategy; producing the policy, procedures, and
guidance necessary to implement that program; cooperating with other units in
DIRM in developing policies and guidance on the application of technology to
records management; coordinating the program within the Agency and with
interested outside parties such as the National Archives and Records
Administration; representing the Agency in interagency records management
groups; and assisting records programs across the Agency with advice and
technical expertise, especially the Superfund and Dockets programs.
Description of Services Provided: The National program provides a wide
range of services to EPA records managers and staff. It develops guidance
products and training materials to meet the needs of the Agency’s records
management staff; responds to requests for technical assistance on all aspects of
records management; operates the Docket and Records Management Networks;
coordinates communications and networking among records and dockets
managers Agencywide; promotes improved communications among records and
dockets managers through meetings, site visits, conferences, and the publication
of INPOACCESS, the Records Management Programs Directory and numerous other
publications; and coordinates relations with the National Archives and Records
Administration.
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Description of Finding Aids: The National staff maintains the official set of
Agency records disposition schedules, which serve as a high level finding aid to
all Agency records. The National program staff also maintains a complete set of
Agency records management policy, guidance, and procedures, as well as a
reference collection of records management related materials.
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401 M Street, SW, PM-211D
Washington, DC 20460
Fax: (202) 260-3923
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Harold Webster
Responsibility: Headquarters Records Officer
Telephone: (202) 260-5912
Email Name: WEBSTERHAROLD
Description of Program: The Headquarters records management program is
responsible for providing operational records management support for all
Headquarters programs.
Description of Services Provided: The Headquarters program provides a
wide range of services to Headquarters offices to assist them in properly
managing their records. The Headquarters records management program
provides technical assistance on all aspects of records management, records
disposition, and filing procedures; briefs program managers on records
management responsibilities; trains staff in records management procedures;
and assists in retiring records to the Washington National Records Center.
The National Records Management Program has also established a Records
Management Council consisting of a principal contact from each major
Headquarters program. The principal contact oversees records management in
that program, reviews draft policies and procedures, and advises the
Headquarters program on records management issues and needs. A list of the
Council members follows this entry.
DescriptIon of Finding Aids: The Headquarters staff maintains a complete list
of all records stored at the Washington National Records Center.
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PRiNCIPAL RECORDS MANAGEMENT CONTACTS FOR EPA
HEADQUARTERS OFFICES
Name: Frank Rusincovitch
Responsibility: Office of the Administrator
Mail Code: A-101
Telephone: (202) 2604070
Email Name: R IJSINCOVITCH.FRANIC
Name: Fredella Baylor
Responsibility: Office for Regional Operations and State/Local
Relations
Mall Code: 1 - 1-1501
Telephone: (202) 260-4719
Email Name: BAYLOR.FREDELLA
Name: Susan Mulvaney
Responsibility: Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs
Mail Code: A403
Telephone: (202) 260-5420
Email Name: MULVANEY.S
Name: Sheri Johnson
Responsibility: Office of Communications, Education, and
Public Affairs
Mall Code: A-107
Telephone: (202) 260-5283
Email Name: JOF INSON.SHER1
Name: Carrie Pope
Responsibility: Office of International Activities
Mail Code: A406
Telephone: (202) 260-4304
Email Name: POPE.CARRIE
Name: Pat Johnson
Responsibility: Office of Administration and Resources Management
Mail Code: PM-208
Telephone: (202) 260-4438
Email Name: N/A
Name: Bruce Rothrock
Responsibility: Office of Enforcement
Mali Code: LE-133
Telephone: (202) 260-3125
Emaii Name: ROTHROC1CBRUCE
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Name: William Stewart PU
icesponsibiiity: Office of General Counsel
Mall Code: LE- 130M 8
Teleph one: (202) 260-8880
Email Name: STE WART. WILLIAM
Name: Mary Free
Responsibility: Office for Policy, Planning and Evaluation
Mali Code: PM-219
Telephone: (202) 260-4020
Email Name: FREE.MARY
Name: Robert Thorlakson
Responsibility: Office of the Inspector General
Mail Code: A-109
Telephone: (202) 260-2973
Email Name: N/A
Name: Deborah Ross
Responsibility: Office of Water
Mail Code: WH-556
Telephone: (202) 260-0173
Email Name: ROSS. DEB
Name: Lisa Jenkins
Responsibility: Office of Solid Waste and Emergency
Response (OSWER)
Mail Code: OS-no
Telephone: (202) 260-7951
Email Name: JEN ICINS.USA
A full OSWER entry follows this list.
Name: Blanche Scott
Responsibility: Office of Air and Radiation
Mail Code: ANR-443
Telephone: (202) 260-7418
Email Name: SCOTL BLANCHE
Name: Kathy Calvo
Responsibility: Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxic Substances
Mall Code: TS-793
Telephone: (202) 260-6229
Email Name: CAL VO.KATHY
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Name: Lois B. Riley
ROSPOflSIbH KY Office of Research and Development
Mail Code: RD-674
Telephone: (202) 260-9139
Email Name: RILEY .LOIS
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
09-110
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Fax: (202) 260-8929
PrIncipal Contact(s):
Name: Lisa Tracy Jenkins
Responsibility: OSWER Records Management Program Coordinator
Telephone: (202) 260-7951
Email Name: JEN ICINS.LISA
Description of Program: The OSWER Records Management Program
coordinates records management for all programs within OSWER, both at
Headquarters and in the Regions, and assists OSWER program offices with
records management activities.
Description of Services Provided: The OSWER Records Management
Program provides a wide range of services to OSWER records managers and
staff. The program manager works with the National Records Management
Program to develop guidance products and training specifically tailored to
OSWER programs and staff; responds to requests for technical assistance on all
aspects of records management; and works with OSWER Headquarters and
Regional personnel to improve and, where appropriate, automate theft records
management procedures. The OSWER Records Management Program
coordinates communications and networking among records managers within
OSWER Headquarters offices, between OSWER Headquarters and the Regional
offices, among Regional Hazardous Waste Division offices, and between OSWER
and the National Records Management Program; promoting communication
among records managers within OSWER through meetings, site visits, and the
OSWER work group. The Program sponsors projects to assist all Regions in
improving their records management programs.
Description of Finding Aids: N/A
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REGION 1 REGIONAL RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 1
Regional Records Management Program
JFK Federal Building, PIM
Boston, MA 02203
Fax: N/A
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Margo Palmer
Responsibility: Regional Records Officer
Telephone: (617) 565-1495
Email Name: PALMERMARGO
Name: Barbara A. Callahan (contractor)
Responsibility: Records Manager, Congress Street Records Centers
Telephone: (617) 5654905
Email Name: CALLAHAN. BARBARA
Description of Program: Operates records centers for the Air Management
Division, the Water Management Division, and the Regional Office. The
program assists in the management of administrative, program, and technical
support files for all Regional programs. Major areas of activity include designing
and equipping the records centers; proposing Regional policies, procedures, and
standards for Regional records management; and developing program-specific
ifie structures.
Description of Services Provided: The Regional Records Management
Program provides program assistance in the following areas: conducting space
planning, retiring, and retrieving records; generating records holding reports;
creating file plans; developing ifie structures; assisting with records disposition;
and developing storage and retrieval systems.
Description of Finding Aids: Container Tracking System: An automated
system (Clipper) that locates records by room number and container and
provides a description of the records, activity level, and restrictions.
Regional Counsel Records Tracking System: An automated system (dBase HI)
that tracks records for cases, state programs, and other ifies and matches them
with Records Control Schedule numbers, cut-off dates, retirement dates, and
destruction dates.
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Address: US. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 1
Waste Management Division
Records Center (lIES CAN 6)
90 Canal Street
Boston, MA 02203
Fax: (617) 573-9662
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Brenda Haslett
Responsibility: Remedial Administrative Record Coordinator,
Superfund Records Manager
Telephone: (617) 573-9640
Email Name: N/A
Name: Evano L. Cunha (contractor)
ResponsIbility: Head Librarian, Waste Management Division
Records Center
Telephone: (617) 573-5729
Email Name: N/A
Description of Program: The program operates the Waste Management
Division Records Center and is responsible for the creation and management of
the Administrative Record for Superfund Remedial sites and the organization of
the Superfund site files. Files indude Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
(RCRA) and Superfund Administrative Records, National Priority List (NPL)
and Federal Facilities Dockets, and the Compendium Collections.
Description of Services Provided: The program provides support for EPA
staff in the areas of records maintenance, reference, retrieval, microfilming, and
litigation research. It also operates a public research room and responds to
telephone calls and written inquiries from the public.
Description of Finding Aids: The program maintains automated systems for
both RCRA and Superfund file structures and document tracking systems and
Contract Lab Program (CLP) tracking data. The RCRA records are compiled on
an in-house system (Docutrak).
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REGION 1 HAZARDOUS WASTE SUPERFUND REMOVAL
RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 1
New England Regional Laboratory
Environmental Services Division (EEB-LEX)
60 Westview Street
Lexington, MA 02173-3185
Fax: (617) 860-4397
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Pam Bruno (EPA)
Responsibility: Administrative Record Coordinator—Removals
Telephone: (617) 860-4309
Email Name: BRUNO.PAM
Name: Lyn McCoy (contractor)
Responsibility: Superfund Removal Records Librarian
Telephone: (617) 860-4600
Email Name: MCCOY.LYN
Description of Program: The Superfund Removal Records Management
Program provides records management support to the Emergency Planning and
Response Branch and is responsible for the creation and management of
Administrative Records for Superfund Removal Actions. Laboratory Records are
controlled within the program&
Description of Services Provided: The program provides support for EPA
staff in the areas of Administrative Record creation, site ifie organization,
reference, records retrieval, and litigation research. It also coordinates storage,
retention, and disposition of records. The ifies in the collection indude removal
site files, spill reports, and other miscellaneous superfund documents. The
program also provides public access to Removal Administrative Records and
other nonrestricted documents.
Description of Finding Aids: Superfund removal records are organized in site
flies by subject. The program is the process of implementing an online catalog of
documents using Inmagic software.
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Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Research Lab/OR])
27 Tarzwell Drive
Narragansett, RI 02882
Fax: (401) 782-3030
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Neal F. Lackie
Responsibility: Wet Lab Manager Property Officer
Telephone: (401) 782-3119
Email Name: LACKIE.NEAL
Description of Program: Provides records management support to the
laboratory.
Description of Services Provided: Maintains property records files.
Coordinates storage, retention, and disposition of records. Serves as contact
point between laboratory and the Federal Records Center and handles the
retirement of records to the Center.
Description of Finding Aids: N/A
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REGION 2 REGIONAL RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 2
Regional Records Management Program
26 Federal Plaza, Room 937
New York, NY 10278
Fax: (212) 264-8100
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Carol Equo
Responsibility: Regional Records Officer
Telephone: (212) 264-1414
Email Name: EQUO.CAROL
Description of Program: The program assists in the management of
administrative, program, and technical support files for all Regional programs.
Major areas of activity indude proposing Regional policies, procedures, and
standards for Regional records management, and developing program-specific
ifie structures.
Description of Services Provided: The Regional Records Management
Program provides program assistance in the following areas: conducting space
planning, retiring and retrieving records, generating records-holding reports,
creating file plans, developing ifie structures, and developing storage and
retrieval systems.
Description of Finding Aids: N/A
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Emergency and Remedial Response t)ivision
26 Federal Plaza, Room 759
New York, NY 10278
Fax: N/A
PiincIpaI Contact(s):
Name: Jenriie Delcimento
Responsibility: Superfund Records Manager and Remedial
Coordinator Administrative Records
Telephone: (212) 264-8676
Email Name: N/A
Description of Program: The program operates the Emergency and Remedial
Response Division Records Center and is responsible for the creation and
management of the Administrative Record for Superfund sites and the
ganization of the site files. Files include Superfund Administrative Records,
National Priority List (NPL) and Federal Facilities Dockets, and the National
Record of Decision and Compendium Collections.
Description of Services Provided: The program provides support for Division
staff in the areas of records maintenance, Freedom of Information Act (FO IA)
support, site file compilation, reference, records retrieval, and Administrative
Record compilation. It also provides public access to the Administrative Record
and responds to telephone calls from the public.
Description of Finding Aids: N/A
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Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 3
Information Research Center
841 Chestnut Building
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Fax: (215)597-0811
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Barbara J. Brown
Responsibility: Regional Records Manager
Telephone: (215) 597-0580
Email Name: BROWN.BARBARAJ
Description of Program: Oversees the Regional Records Management Program
in Region 3. The program assists in the management of administrative, program,
and technical support files for all Regional programs. Major areas of activity
include designing and equipping the records centers; proposing Regional
policies, procedures, and standards for Regional records management; and
developing program-specific ifie structures.
Description of Services Provided: The Regional Records Management
Program provides program assistance in the following areas: conducting space
planning, retiring and retrieving records, generating records-holding reports,
creating ifie plans, developing file structures, developing storage and retrieval
systems, deciding retention and disposition of records, coordinating cleanup
days, holding quarterly meetings, and conducting training.
Description of Finding Aids: Maintain official set of agency record control
schedules and records management manuals as well as records policy and
guidance material.
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REGION 3 HAZARDOUS WASTE SUPERFUND REMEDIAL
RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
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Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 3 (3HW16) a
Waste Management Division
841 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Fax: N/A
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Anna M. Butch
Responsibility: Superfund Records Manager
Telephone: (215) 597-3037
Email Name: BUTCH.ANNA
Description of Program: The program operates the Waste Management
Division Records Center and is responsible for the creation and management of
the Administrative Record for Superfund sites and the organization of the site
ifies. Files include Superfund Administrative Records, National Priority List
(NFL) and Federal Facilities Dockets, and the National Record of Decision and
Compendium Collections.
Description of Services Provided: The program provides support for EPA
staff in the areas of records maintenance, reference, retrieval, and litigation
research. Responds to telephone calls from the public.
Description of Finding Aids: N/A
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CENTRAL REGIONAL LABORATORY (CRL)
RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Central Regional Laboratory
839 Bestgate Road
Annapolis, Ml) 21401
Fax: (410) 573-2698 or 2702
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Elise Malinovsky
Responsibility: Laboratory Records Manager
Telephone: (410) 573-2647
Email Name: EPA9311O
Name: AnnetteLage
Responsibility: CRL Analytical Records Manager
Telephone: (410) 266-9180
Email Name: CM522
Name: Ann Johnson
Responsthility: Administrative Records Manager
Telephone: (410) 573-2603
Email Name: JOHNSON.ANN
Description of Program: Provides administrative and laboratory records
management support to the laboratory.
Description of Services Provided: Coordinates storage , retention, and
disposition of facility records. Laboratory records include Superfund and non-
Superfund analytical data generated by the CRL and the Contract Laboratory
Program (CLP). Support is also provided to EPA staff in the areas of retrieval
and litigation research.
Description of Finding Aids: In-house automated tracking system for
analytical records indexed by case number on both CRL and CLP.
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Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 4
Information Services Section
345 Courtlanci Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30365
Fax: (404) 347-4702
Ptlncipal Contact(s):
Name: Rebecca Slack-Kemp
Responsibility: Regional Records Officer
Telephone: (404)347-2316
Email Name: KEMP.REBECCA
Description of Program: The program assists in the management of
administrative, program, and technical support files for all Regional programs.
Major areas of activity include developing and implementing a Regional records
management plan; providing training, technical guidance, and assistance in
records management to all programs; developing program-specific file
structures; and implementing the records disposition program.
Description of Services Provided: The Regional Records Management
Program provides program assistance in the following areas: retiring and
retrieving records, creating file plans, applying records disposition schedules,
developing ifie structures, and developing storage and retrieval systems. The
program offers an on-site checkout of records approved for public inspection
and copying facilities.
Description of Finding Aids: In-house folder-level tracking system (SQUIRM)
for Superfund Records.
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REGION 4 HAZARDOUS WASTE SUPERFUND
RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 4
Waste Management Division, Waste Program Branch
345 Courtland Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30365
Fax: (404) 347-7817
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Harold L.Key
Responsibility: Superfund Records Manager
Telephone: (404) 347-2930
Email Name: KEY.HAROLD
Name: Debbie Jourdan
Responsibility: Administrative Records Coordinator
Telephone: (404) 347-2930
Email Name: JOURDAN.DEBBIE
Name: Tom Love (contractor)
Responsibility: Head Librarian,, Superfund Records Center
Telephone: (404) 347-0506
Email Name: LOVE.T
Name: Gussie Lofton (contractor)
Responsibility: RCRA Records Manager
Telephone: (404)347-0506
Email Name: LOFTON.GUSSIE
DescrIption of Program: The program operates the Waste Management
Division Records Center and is responsible for the creation and management of
the Administrative Record for Superfund Remedials and Removals and the
organization of the Superfund site files. Files indude Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act (RCRA) and Superfund Administrative Records, National Priority
List (NPL) and Federal Facilities Dockets, and the National Record of Decision
and Compendium Collections.
Description of Services Provided: The program provides support for EPA
staff in the areas of records maintenance, reference, retrieval, and litigation
research. Responds to telephone calls from the public.
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Description of Finding Aids: The Regional staff maintains a complete listing of US
all RCRA and Superfund site files and a list of records retired to the Federal
Records Center. The Regional staff also maintains a complete set of
administrative records for the Remedial and Removal programs in Region 4. g
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OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION AND RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
(RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK) RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Administration and Resources Management
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Fax: (919) 541-3552
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Stacy Blackman
Responsibility: Research Triangle Park Records Officer
(Mail Drop 36)
Telephone: (919)541-3031
Email Name: BLACKMAN.S
Name: Deborah Singer-Redner
Responsibility: NDPD Records Manager
Telephone: (919) 5414487
Email Name: SINGER.DEB
Name: Tern Burrell (MD-29)
Responsibility: Personnel Records
Telephone: (919)541-4359
Email Name: BURRELL.TERRI
Name: Bertha it Johnson
Responsibility: Contracts Records Manager
Telephone: (919) 541-3761
Email Name: JOI- INSON.BERTHA
Description of Program: The records management program of the Office of
Administration and Resource Management (OARM) in Research Triangle Park
is organized at the divisional level with each division providing its own records
manager who in turn provides services to the division. The program operates the
Research Triangle Park Records and Storage Center for inactive records at its
facility at Page Road and 140.
Description of ServIces Provided: Each divisional level records manager
maintains the records of that division, implements records disposition and
retirement procedures, and provides records management support and expertise
within the division. The Research Triangle Park Records and Storage Center
provides assistance in records retirement and disposal and will pick up and
deliver records.
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Description of Finding Aids: Each division maintains finding aids to its
records. The Research Triangle Park Records and Storage Center maintains a
computerized listing of boxes in storage there.
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AIR AND ENERGY ENGINEERING RESEARCH LABORATORY
RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Air and Energy Engineering Research
Laboratory/ORD
MD-49
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Fax: (919) 541-1536
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Martha Daniel
ResponsibIlity: Laboratory Records Manager
Telephone: (919) 541-2922
Email Name: DANIEL .MARTHA
Description of Program: Provides records management support to the
laboratory.
Description of Services Provided: Coordinates storage, retention, and
disposition of records. Serves as contact point between laboratory and the
Federal Records Center and handles the retirement of records to the Center.
Description of Finding Aids: N/A
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ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH AND EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT RU
LABORATORY RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
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Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency S
Atmospheric Research and Exposure Assessment
Laboratory
MD-75
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Fax: (919) 541-7588
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Grace Griffin
Responsibility: AREAL Records Manager
Telephone: (919) 541-2352
Email Name: AREAL.POS
Description of Program: Provides records management support to the
laboratory.
Description of Services Provided: Coordinates storage, retention, and
disposition of records. Serves as contact point between laboratory and the
Federal Records Center and handles the retirement of records to the Center.
Advises senior staff on records management regulations.
Description of Finding Aids: Maintains paper copies of records disposition
schedules and listings of records retired to the Federal Records Center.
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ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LABORATORY/ORD (ATHENS)
RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Research Lab/ORD
College Station Road
Athens, GA 30613-0801
Fax: (706) 546-2018
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Annie J. Smith
Responsibility: Records Management Officer (Laboratory)
Telephone: (706) 546-2245
Email Name: ERL/ATJ- 1ENS
Description of Program: Provides records management support to the
laboratory.
Description of Services Provided: Coordinates storage, retention, and
disposition of records. Serves as contact point between laboratory and the
Federal Records Center and handles the records to the Center.
Description of Finding Aids: N/A
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RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
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Environmental Research Laboratory/OR])
Sabine Island
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561-3999
Fax: (904) 934-9201
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Connie Shoemaker
Responsibility: Laboratory Records Manager
Telephone: (904) 934-9226
Email Name: SHOEMAKER.CONNIE
Description of Program: Provides records management support to the
laboratory. Proposes records management policies, procedures, and standards
for the laboratory.
Description of Services Provided: Provides staff with central file depository.
Assists in retrieving information upon request. Provides copies of documents
through the library upon request by the public. Coordinates storage, retention,
and disposition of records. Serves as contact point between laboratory and the
Federal Records Center and handles the retirement of records to the Center.
Description ot Finding Aids: Indexing system for conespondence is not
automated. A numerical system based on the EPA Directives System is used.
Indexing system used for contributions and library activities is automated by
ERL/GB and is available upon request.
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HEALTH EFFECTS RESEARCH LABORATORY/ORD
RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Health Effects Research Laboratory, RSD/ERC/ORD
MD-70
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Fax: N/A
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Jerry Cerding
Responsibility: Technical Information Manager
Telephone: (919) 541-5157
Email Name: CERDING.JERRY
Description of Program: Provides records management support to the
laboratory.
Description of Services Provided: Coordinates storage, retention, and
disposition of records. Serves as contact point between laboratory and the
Federal Records Center arid handles the retirement of records to the Center.
Description of Finding Aids: The records of all the technical information
products are ified by an internal Health Effects Research Laboratory (HERL)
publication number, with the hard-copy records stored in the Environmental
Research Center (ERC) in Research Triangle Park. The computerized files reside
within the HERL Management Information System (MIS) on a VAX computer in
Research Triangle Park.
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Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency S
National Air and Environmental Radiation
Laboratory
Program Management Office
1504 Avenue A
Montgomery, AL 36115-2601
Fax: (205) 270-3454
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Robert E. Lincoln
Responsibility: Provides for access to records
Telephone: (205) 270-3410
Email Name: LINCOLN.R
Description of Program: Provides records management support to the
laboratory.
Description of Services Provided: Coordinates storage, retention, and
disposition of records. Serves as contact point between laboratory and the
Federal Records Center arid handles the retirement of records to the Center.
Description of Finding Aids: N/A
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ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA AND ASSESSMENT OFFiCE
(RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK) RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Health and Environmental
Assessment, ORt)
Environmental Criteria and Assessment
MD-52
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Fax: (919)541-5078
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Doug Fennell
Responsibility: Records Manager
Telephone: (919) 541-3789
Email Name: TSS.ECAO.RTP
Description of Program: Provides records management support to the office.
Description of Services Provided: Assists in the management of criteria
documents, scientific assessments, and other special reports as required by
various legislative authorities. Provides access records to Agency staff and the
public, including documents and bibliographic reference files. Services include
storage and retrieval of information related to projects.
Description of Finding Aids: The Air Quality Criteria Document docket files
are indexed in accordance with Office of General Counsel (OGC) guidelines. The
Hazardous Air Pollutant (HAP) and Inhalation Reference Concentration (RFC)
project files are indexed in a similar system developed by Environmental
Criteria and Assessment Office (ECAO). The index information is entered into a
dBase file.
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Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 5 8
Records Management Program
77 West Jackson (MI-13J)
Chicago, IL 60604
Fax: N/A
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Lynn Calvin
Responsibility: Regional Records Officer
Telephone: (312) 353-1481
Email Name: CALVI7N.LYNN
Name: John Bernstein
Responsibility: Records Custodian
Telephone: (312) 886-7678
Email Name: BERNSTEIN.JOHN
Description of Program: The program assists in the management of
administrative, program, and technical support files for all Regional programs.
Major areas of activity include designing and equipping the records centers,
proposing Regional policies, procedures, and standards for Regional records
management, and developing program-specific file structures.
Description of Services Provided: The Regional Records Management
Program provides program assistance in the following areas: developing
Regional and programmatic records programs; conducting space planning,
retiring, and retrieving records; generating records-holding reports; creating file
plans; developing ifie structures; and developing storage and retrieval systems.
Description of Finding Aids: N/A
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REGiON 5 WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION
RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 5
77 W. Jackson (SH, 7J)
Chicago, IL 60604
Fax: (312) 353-6775
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Jan Pfundheller
Responsibility: Waste Management Division Records Manager
Telephone: (312) 353-5821
Email Name: PFUNDHELLERJANET
Name: Marilyn Jansa (contractor)
Responsibility: Head Librarian/Superfund Records
Telephone: (312) 886-0894
Email Name: N/A
Name: Sharon Kiddon
Responsibility: RCRA Records
Telephone: (312) 886-6173
Email Name: N/A
Description of Program: The Waste Management Division Records Center
houses Superfund Remedial and Removal Records, Administrative Records,
RCRA facility files, UST/LUST files, and Seep files, Superfund and RCRA
Technical Library and OSWER Directives, Aerial Photo Library, and Geological
Survey Map Collection. A locked Cl ) ! area is located near and under the
Supervision of the Records Manager.
Description of Services Provided: Provides support for EPA staff in the areas
of record maintenance, reference, retrieval, and litigation research. Operates
public research area and responds to telephone calls from the public.
Description of Finding Aids: Indexes to Administrative Records, circulation
system, and Site/Facility file holdings are maintained in dBase 3÷.
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OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION AND RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
( NCINNAT1) RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Adminstration and Resources Management ix
26 West Martin Luther King Drive
Cincinnati, OFf 45268
Fax: (513) 569-7186
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Sam Conner
Responsibility: Records Officer
Telephone: (513) 569-7742
Email Name: CONNER.SAM
Description of Program: The records management program of the Office of
Administration and Resources Management (OARM) in Cincinnati is organized
at the divisional level with each division providing its own records manager
who in turn provides services to the division. The program operates the
Cincinnati Records and Storage Center for inactive records at its facility.
Description of Services Provided: Each divisional level records manager
maintains the records of that division, implements records disposition and
retirement procedures, and provides records management support and expertise
within the division. The Cincinnati Records and Storage Center provides
assistance in records retirement and disposal and will pick up and deliver
records.
Description of FInding Aids: Each division maintains finding aids to its
records. The Cincinnati Records and Storage Center maintains a computerized
listing of boxes in storage there.
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ENVIRONMENTAL MONifORING SYSTEMS LABORATORY/ORD
RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Monitoring Systems Laboratory
26 West Martin Luther King Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45268
Fax: (513) 569-7424
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Diana L.lrwin
Responsibility: Provides access to records
Telephone: (513) 569-7485
Email Name: IRW [ N.DIANA
Description of Program: Provides records management support to the
laboratory.
Description of Services Provided: Coordinates storage, retention, and
disposition of records. Serves as contact point between laboratory and the
Federal Records Center and handles the retirement of records to the Center.
Description of FkK ng Aids: Indexing system is manual. Indexed according to
Records Management Manual alphanumeric system, thereunder by fiscal year.
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RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
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Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency S
Environmental Research Laboratory
6201 Congdon Boulevard
Duluth, MN 55804
Fax: (218)720-5704
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Kimberley A. Johnson
Responsibility: Administrative Services Coordinator
Telephone: (218)720-5704
Email Name: JOHNSON.KIMBERLY
Description of Program: Provides records management support to the
laboratory.
Description of Services Provided: Coordinates storage, retention, and
disposition of records. Serves as contact point between laboratory and Federal
Records Center and handles the retirement of records to the center.
Description of Finding Aids: N/A
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NATIONAL VEHICLE AND FUEL EMISSIONS LABORATORY (NVFEL)
RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
National Vehide and Fuel Emissions
Laboratory Library
2565 Plymouth Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Fax: (313) 688-4368
PrincIpal Contact(s):
Name: Debra Taisma (contractor)
Responsibility: Head Librarian, provides access to records
Telephone: (313) 668-4311
Email Name: OMS/AMS/SAFETY [ AUN: LIBRARIAN)
Description of Program: Provides records management support to the
laboratory.
Description of Services Provided: Coordinates storage, retention, and
disposition of records. Serves as contact point between laboratory and the
Federal Records Center and handles the retirement of records to the Center.
Description of FInc ng Aids: The librarian maintains a complete list of all the
records stored within the NVFEL record storage facility. Records are arranged
by the individual division and branch and thereunder by type and year.
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Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency S
Environmental Criteria and Assessment Office
26 West Martin Luther King Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45268
Fax: (513) 569-7475
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Linda Schwaegerle—Administrative Records
Responsibility: Administrative Officer
Telephone: (513) 569-7535
Email Name; SCHWAEGERLE.LINDA
Name: Sue Arentsen—Research Records (contractor)
Responsibility: Technical Information Unit Manager
Telephone: (513)569-7598
Email Name: ARENTSEN.SUE
Description of Program: Provides records management support to the
laboratory.
Description of Services Provided: Assists in the management of criteria
documents and office files. Provides access to records for Agency staff, including
document and reference files. Services indude collection management and
circulation. Assists in retiring records to the Federal Records Center.
Description of Finding Aids: DBase is used as an access tool.
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REGION 6 REGIONAL RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 6
Communications Services Unit
1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 1200
Dallas, TX 75202
Fax: (214) 655-2146
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Nancy Yarberry
Responsibility: Regional Records Officer
Telephone: (214) 655-6690
Email Name: YARBFSRRY.NANCY
Description of Program: The program coordinates the maintenance of records
in the centralized file rooms and assists in the management of administrative,
program, and technical support files for all Regional programs. Major areas of
activity include proposing Regional policies, procedures, and standards for
Regional records management and developing program-specific file structures.
Description of Services Provided: The Regional Records Management
Program provides program assistance in the following areas: coordinates the
maintenance of records in centralized ifie rooms and the transfer and storage of
records, provides training for personnel on records management, creates and
updates file plan guidance, generates records holding reports, and develops
storage and retrieval systems.
Description of Finding Aids: Modified dBase U I tracking system; a folder
system instead of an indexing system; and automated color code/bar code
system.
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REGION 6 HAZARDOUS WASTE SUPERFUND REMEDIAL US
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Region 6
Hazardous Waste Management Division
1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 1200
Dallas, TX 75202-2733
Fax: (214) 655-6460
PrincIpal Contact(s):
Name: Linda Falk
Responsibility: Superfund Records Management Coordinator
Telephone: (214) 655-6720
Email Name: N/A
Name: Fat Nelson
Responsibility: RCRA Records Manager
Telephone: (214) 655-6750
Email Name: NELSON. PAT
Description of Program: The program operates the Hazardous Waste
Management Division Records Center and is responsible for the creation and
management of the Administrative Record for Superfund Remedials and
organization of Superfund site files. Files include Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act (RCRA) site files, Superfund Adnilnistrative Records, site
assessment records, National Priorities List (NFL) site files, cost documentation
packages, enforcement records, as well as NFL and Federal Facilities Dockets,
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (OSWER) directives, and the
National Record of Decision and Compendium Collections.
Description of Services Provided: The program provides support to EPA staff
in the areas of records maintenance, reference, retrieval, microfilmirtg, and
litigation research. Responds to telephone calls and Freedom of Information Act
(l o lA) requests from the public.
Description of Finding Aids: Color coded alpha/numeric scheme for site files.
Modified dBase ffl+ tracking system with barcoded ID badges and ifie folders.
Document level indexing of NPL site files using INMAGIC software is in
development stages.
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ROBERT S. KERR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LABORATORY
RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Laboratory
P.O. Box 1198
Ada, OK 74820
Fax: (700) 743-2256
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Anna M. Runyan
Responsibility: Laboratory Records Management Officer
Telephone: (700) 743-2224
Email Name: ERL/ADA
Description of Program: Provides records management support to the Office
of the Director.
Description of Services Provided: Coordinates storage, retention, and
disposition of records. Serves as contact point between Laboratory and the
Federal Records Center and handles the retirement of records to the Center.
Description of Finding Aids: N/A
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Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 7 8
Records Center
726 Minnesota Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66101
Fax: (913) 551-7467
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Patricia L. Jones
Responsibility: Records Management Officer
Telephone: (913) 551-7238
Email Name: JONES PAT
Name: Patricia Shirley (contractor)
Responsibility: Records Center Manager
Telephone: (913) 551-7156
Email Name: SHIRLEY.PAT IUCIA
Description of Program: Provides efficient management and control of
publications and records in all forms from creation through active and inactive
maintenance and finally ultimate disposition. This includes coordination with
Regional Program contacts to ensure that effective procedures are established to
identify, maintain, and preserve information and vital records needed to protect
the interest of EPA Region Vii and its employees.
Description of ServIces Provided: Storage of semicurrent records; establish
guidelines for the Program’s operations; advise Regional Staff on the disposition
of their records; conduct records inventory; develop and maintain a Regional file
structure; organize, distribute, and reorder publications; and train Regional Staff
in records management techniques.
Description of Finding Aids: N/A
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REGiON 7 HAZARDOUS WASTE SUPERFUND REMEDIAL
RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 7
Waste Management Division
726 Minnesota Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66101
Fax: (913)551-7052
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Barry R Thierer
Responsibility: Waste Management Division
Records Center Manager
Telephone: (913) 551-7515
Email Name: THIERER BARRY
Name: Jennifer S. Anderson
Responsibility: RCRA Records Center Manager
Telephone: (913) 551-7644
Email Name: ANDERSON.JENNIFER
Description of Program: The program operates the Waste Management
Division Records Center and is responsible for the creation and management of
the Administrative Record for Superfund Remedials and the organization of the
Superfund site files. Files include Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
(RCRA) and Superfund Administrative Records, all Superfund and RCRA site
files, I- IRS packages, Federal Facilities Dockets, and the National Record of
Decision and Compendium Collections.
Description of Services Provided: The program provides support for EPA
staff in the areas of records maintenance, reference, retrieval, microfilming, and
litigation research.. Operates public research room and responds to telephone
calls from the public.
Description of Finding Aids: The program maintains automated systems for
both RCRA and Superfund file structures and document tracking system. The
Superfund records are indexed on an Administrative Record Indexing and
Tracking System, Contract Laboratory Program (CLI’) indexing, dBase, and
INMAGIC.
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REGION 7 HAZARDOUS WASTE SUPERFUND REMOVAL
RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
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Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 8
Region 7
Environmental Services Division
Emergency Planning and Response
25 Funston Road
Kansas City, KS 66115
Fax: (913) 551-5218
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Teri Hankins
Responsibility: Removal Records Manager
Telephone: ( 913 ) 551-5151
Email Name: SIT E .ADMJN
Description of Program: Operates the Emergency Planning and Response
Branch records program and is responsible for the aeation and management of
removal site files and spill reports.
Description of Services Provided: The program provides support for EPA
staff in the areas of records maintenance, reference, retrieval, and litigation
research. Makes records including Administrative Record available to the public
and responds to Freedom of Information Act requests (FOTAs) and other
requests from the public.
Description of Finding Aids: Sites are accessed by a combination site name
and a numeric code.
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REGION 7 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 7
Environmental Services Division
25 Funston Road
1’ZansasCity,KS 66115
Fax: (913) 551-5218
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Dr. Patricia Swami
ResponsIbilIty: Division Records Manager
Telephone: (913) 551-5211
Email Name: SWANN.PATRICIA
DescriptIon of Program: Assists in the management of administrative program
and technical support files for all Division programs. Major areas of activity
include proposing policy, procedure, and standards for Division records
management and developing program-specific file structures.
Description of Services Provided: Provides assistance in the following areas:
conducting space planning, retiring and retrieving records, generating records-
holding storage and retrieval systems. Assists programs in writing directives.
Description of Finding Aids: N/A
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Region 8
Regional Administrators Office, 8A
999 18th Street, Suite 500
Denver, CO 80202
Fax: (303) 294-7537
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Jackie Rivera
Responsibility: Regional Records Officer
Telephone: (303) 293-1603
Email Name: RJVERA.JACK [ E
Description of Program: The program assists in the management of
administrative, program, and technical support files for all Regional programs.
Major areas of activity include proposing Regional policies and procedures,
standards for Regional records management, and developing program-specific
file structures.
Description of Services Provided: The Regional Records Management
Program provides program assistance in the following areas: conducting space
planning, retiring and retrieving records, creating file plans, developing file
structures, developing storage and retrieval systems, and personnel training.
Description of Finding Aids: N/A
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RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Ad*ess: US. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 8
Superfund Remedial Branch, Enforcement Section
999 18th Street, Suite 500 (8HWM-SR)
Denver, CO 80202
Fax: (303) 293-1238
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Carole S. Macy
Responsibility: Administrative Records Remedial !
Records Management Coordinator
Telephone: (303) 294-7038
Email Name: MACY.CAROLE
Description of Program: The program operates the Superfund Records Center.
The Center is responsible for the organization and management of the
Superfund site files and for the creation of the Administrative Record.
Collections include Superfund site files, National Priority List (NFL) and Federal
Facilities Dockets, National Records of Decision, Guidance Compendiums, and
Site Assessment records.
Description of Services Provided: The program provides support for EPA
staff in areas of records maintenance, reference, retrieval, microfilming,
indexing, data input, and litigation research. Operates public research room and
responds to telephone calls from the public.
Description of Finding Aids: The program maintains automated systems for
Superfund Site Files and document tracking systems. Document level indexing
for the site file is supported by INMAGIC software.
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Region 8
Emergency Response Branch, Enforcement Section
999 18th Street, Suite 500 (8HWM-ER)
Denver, CO 80202
Fax: (303) 330-1238
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Antonia (Tina) Artemis
Responsibility: Administrative Records Removal !
Records Management Coordinator
Telephone: (303) 294-7039
Email Name: ARTEM IS.TJNA
Description of Program: The program operates the Hazardous Waste
Management Division, Emergency Response Branch Records Center and is
responsible for the creation and management of the Administrative Record for
Superfund Removals, removal site files, and oil spifi reports. The program
organizes site files for inactive sites.
Description of Services Provided: The program provides support for EPA
staff in the areas of records maintenance, reference, retrieval, and litigation
researcK Makes records available to the public and the records center.
Responds to requests from the public.
Description of Finding Aids: INMACIC is used for automated indexing
system.
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Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 9
Information Resources Management Branch
75 Hawthorne, M.S. P .5-3
San Francisco, CA 94105-3901
Fax: (415)484-1474
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Marilyn K. RyaB
Responsibility: Regional Records Management Officer
Telephone: (415) 744-1507
Email Name: RYALL.MARrLYN
Description of Program: The program assists in the management of
administrative, program, and technical support files for afl Regional programs.
Major areas of activity include designing and equipping the records centers,
proposing Regional policies, procedures and standards for Regional records
management, developing program-specific ifie structures, implementing a
Records Management Task Force, and providing records management training.
Description of Services Provided: The Regional Records Management
Program provides program assistance in the following areas: conducting space
planning, retiring and retrieving records, generating records holding reports,
creating file plans, developing file structures, developing storage and retrieval
systems, and preparing preliminary program plans for provision of “records
management consulting services” to the Regional personnel.
Description of Finding Aids: N,/A
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Region 9
Superfund Records Center
75 Hawthorne Street, H-6-1
San Francisco, CA 94105
Fax: (415) 744-1796
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Elaine Yee
Responsibility: Superfund Records Manager!
Administrative Records Coordinator
Mall Code: H-7-4
Telephone: (415) 744-2380
Email Name: YEE.ELAINE
Name: Diane C. White
Responsibility: Superfund Records Center Manager
Telephone: (415) 744-2166
Email Name: WHITE.DLANE
Description of Program: The program operates the Waste Management
Division Records Center and is responsible for the creation and management of
the Administrative Record for Superfund Remedials and Removals and the
organization of the Superfund site files. Files indude Superfund Administrative
Records, National Priority List (NFL) and Federal Facilities Dockets, NFL site
ifies, cost recovery documentation packages, site assessment files, and the
National Compendium Collection.
Description of Services Provided: The program provides support for EPA
staff in the areas of records maintenance, reference, retrieval, microfilming,
litigation research, off-site storage, and compilation of administrative records.
Operates public research room and responds to telephone calls from the public.
Develops guidance documents and training materials to meet the needs of the
Superfund staff.
Description of Finding Aids: The program uses Imagetrax for document level
indexing, bar-coding, and automated circulation.
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RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Monitoring Systems
Laboratory (EMSL)
Office of Program Management and Support
P.O. Box 93478
Las Vegas, NV 89139-3478
Fax: (702) 798-2380
Principal Contact(s):
Name: L P lirabeth Sutton
Responsibility: Records Management Officer
Telephone: (702) 798-2564
Email Name: SUTTON. ELIZABETH
Name: Pamela C. Taylor
Responsibility: Lab Records Manager (Corvallis, Oregon)
Telephone: (503) 754-4582
Email Name: TAYLORYAMELA
Description of Program: Provides records management support to the
laboratory.
Description of Services Provided: Coordinates storage, retention, and
disposition of records. Serves as contact point between laboratory and the
Federal Records Center and handles the retirement of records to the Center.
Description of Finding Aids: Maintains records management policy, guidance,
and procedures as well as reference collection of records management-related
materials.
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Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 10
Records Management Program
1200 Sixth Avenue, MD-142
Seattle, WA 98101
Fax: (206) 553-8509
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Robin Gonzalez
Responsibility: Chief, Information Management Branch
Telephone: (206) 553-2977
Email Name: GONZALEZ. ROBIN
Name: Fern Honore
Responsibility: Records Manager (contractor)
Telephone: (206) 553-4480
Email Name: N/A
Description of Program: The program assists in the management of
administrative, program, and technical support files for all Regional programs.
Major areas of activity indude designing and equipping the records centers;
proposing regional policies, procedures, and standards for Regional records
management; and developing program-specific file structures.
Description of Services Provided: The Regional Records Management
Program provides program assistance in the following areas: conducting space
planning, retiring and retrieving records, creating file plans, developing file
structures, and developing storage and retrieval systems.
Description of Finding Aids: N/A
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RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 10
Hazardous Waste Division
1200 Sixth Avenue, HW413
Seattle, WA 98101
Fax: N/A
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Lynn Williams
Responsibility: Superfund Records Manager/Administrative Records
Coordinator—Remedial and Removal
Telephone: (206) 553-2121
Email Name: W ILLIAMS.LYNN
Name: Kathe Rutsala (contractor)
Responsibility: Head Librarian/Records Manager—Superfund
Telephone: (206) 553-4494
Email Name: RUTSALA.KATHE
Name: Margaret E. Hughes (contractor)
Responsibility: RCRA Records Manager
Telephone: (206) 553-6687
Email Name: HUGHES. MARGARET
Description of Program:
Hazardous Waste Division (HWD) Records Center
The Records Center is responsible for the creation and management of
Administrative Records for Superfund Remedials and Removals and the
organization of all Superfund site files, National Priority List (NPL) and Federal
Facilities Dockets, and guidance and technical materials.
RCRA Records Management Program
The Waste Management Branch/RCRA operates a separate Record Center and
records management program. The program has full responsibility for the
management and organization of all Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
(RCRA) records generated in Region 10/Seattle. Branch guidance and technical
reference materials are also maintained.
RCRA records indude those generated by the Permits, Compliance, Solid Waste
& State Program sections, and the Program Management section.
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Hazardous Waste Division (HWD) Records Center
The program provides support for EPA staff in the areas of records maintenance, g
reference, retrieval, organization, and indexing of Administrative Records, and
inventory, miaofilming and bar code control for all Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) records.
It provides public access to Superfund and RCRA Administrative Records and
responds to telephone calls from the public.
RCRJ4 Records Management Program
The program provides assistance with, and regulated access to, all records and
reference materials.
Description of Finding Aids:
Hazardous Waste Division (HWD) Records Center
The program maintains automated systems for Superfund file structures, for
inventory/circulation control, and for guidance material. Document level
indexing is supported by a dBase/Foxbase system developed in the region.
RCRA Records Management Program
Regional RCRA facility/site files are arranged by state, and the last four digits of
their 12-character EPA ID number. These records are undergoing conversion to
the regionally developed RCRA “Rainbow System” of internal file organization.
This color-coded system provides ready intellectual and physical access to the
status and contents of each facility/site me.
Other records series are generally arranged chronologically, or by subject.
A logbook and OUT-cards are used to register and identify materials borrowed
from all records, reference materials, and files. Dbase programs are also under
development to facilitate tracking and usage of materials, and to disseminate
information on reference sources within the Branch.
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RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Address: US. Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Research Laboratory
200 SW 35th Street
Corvaffis, OR 97333
Fax: (503) 7544799
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Pamela C. Taylor
ResponsibilIty: Laboratory Records Manager
Telephone: (503) 754-4582
Email Name: TAYLORPAMELA
Description of Program: Provides records management support for the
laboratory.
Description of Services Provided: Coordinates storage, retention, and
disposition of records. Serves as contact point between laboratory and the
Federal Records Center and handles the retirement of records to the Center.
Description of Finding Aids: Indexing system for correspondence is not
automated. A numerical system based on the EPA Directives system is used.
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AGENCY RECORDS MANAGEMENT POLiCY
The following statement concerning the Agency’s records management program
is excerpted from the Information Resources Management Policy Manual, Series
2100, issued July 21, 1987. It forms the basis of the Agency’s records
management program and delineates the responsibilities of Agency offices and
the role of the records management officers.
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1. PURPOSE . This policy prescribes objectives, responsibilities and
procedures for the conduct of the Agency’s records/information
management program.
2. SCOPE AND APPUCABILITY . This policy applies Agencywide to both
program and administrative records.
3. BAO(GROUND . Records created or acquired by an official or employee of
the Agency in the course of conducting Government business are the
property of the United States Government. Persons who create or acquire
custody or possession of official records by virtue of their positions as
officials or employees do not necessarily attain a proprietary interest in such
records. Official records are public records and belong to the Government
rather than to the employee. The penalties for the willful and unlawful
destruction, removal from files and private use of official records are
contained in 18 U.S.C. 2071. All EPA employees are responsible for
reporting any actual or threatened unlawful loss or removal of official
records to the Agency Records Management Officer, Information
Management and Services Division.
Detailed information on records management procedures and guidance are
contained in the EPA Records Management Manual.
4. AUTHORITIES .
a. Federal Records Act of 1950, as amended (44 U.S.C. 3101-3107).
b. 36 CFR 1220 and 41 CFR 201-22.
c. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980.
d. 0MB Circular A-130, Management of Federal Information Resources.
5. POLICY .
a. The Agency shall make and preserve records to provide adequate and
proper documentation of the organization, functions, policy decisions,
procedures and essential transactions; and to protect the
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legal and financial rights of the Government and of persons directly
affected by Agency activities.
b. As required by law, the official records of the Agency shall not be
destroyed without the prior approval of the National Archives and
Records Administration. This approval authority is provided in the
form of EPA Records Control Schedules. These schedules list official
records of the Agency (including many non-official records) and
prescribe the periods of authorized retention. All EPA employees are
responsible for insuring that records disposal actions agree with these
schedules.
c. Records (of all media, paper, electronic, audiovisual, maps, etc.) shall
be retained in accordance with Agency retention schedules. After the
specified record retention period, records shall be disposed of or
forwarded to the Federal Records Center per Agency procedures.
d. The Agency shall preserve and protect information that is vital to the
essential functions of the Agency during a national emergency or that
is essential to the legal rights and interests of individual citizens and
the Government.
e. The Agency shall apply, whenever practicable, appropriate standards
and ifie structures to facilitate efficient filing, storage and retrieval of
records.
f. The acquisition and use of state-of-the-art information storage and
retrieval systems (e.g., microform, electronic digital image, computer
assisted retrieval), shall be approved when technically feasible, cost-
effective and when it most appropriately satisfies program needs.
g. The Agency shall establish uniform criteria for the acquisition of
information storage and retrieval technologies.
K Machine-readable and audiovisual records (i.e., microform records)
shall be maintained and protected in accordance with applicable
statutes and regulations.
The acquisition of filing equipment and supplies for use within the
Agency shall be as economical as possible to meet filing requirements.
Filing equipment is not to be requested solely to improve appearance,
office decor, elevate status nor because of a desire for the latest
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design. Letter-size equipment shall be used unless there is a
requirement for legal-size. Used or reconditioned equipment shall be
used when available. As equipment becomes excess to local needs, it
shall be turned into the Property Office for further disposition.
j. The integrity of the Agency’s official files shall be insured at all times,
so that all official records relating to the operations of the Agency are
documented in the official files.
6. RESPONSIBILmES ,
a. The Assistant Administrators, Inspector General, General Counsel,
Associate Administrators, Regional Administrators, Laboratory
Directors and Headquarters Staff Office Directors shall provide for the
implementation of the records/information management program
within their respective areas. They shall:
(1) Assure that the objectives of the EPA records management
program are achieved. These objectives indude the following:
(a) Prevent the creation of unnecessary records in any media.
(b) Promote the application of filing systems and structures for the
efficient organization, maintenance and use of records to
facilitate retrieval and use.
(c) Ensure that records of continuing value are preserved but that
valueless or non-current information are disposed of or
transferred to storage in a timely manner in accordance with
Agency records control and disposition schedules.
(d) Ensure that the acquisition and use of all direct paper to
microform systems and equipment or electronic digital image
are technically feasible, cost-effective and most appropriately
satisfy program needs.
(e) Ensure that appropriate criteria justifying the acquisition of
information storage equipment are applied.
(f) Preserve and protect information that is vital to the essential
functions of the Agency during a national
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emergency or that is essential to the legal rights and interests
of individual citizens and the Government.
(g) Provide for the Agencywide management of machine-readab le
and audiovisual records in accordance with applicable statutes
and regulations.
(2) Designate individuals within their respective areas to act as
Records Management Officers and Vital Records Officers.
(3) Assure that file custodians are designated within their area of
responsibility.
(4) Assure that records control schedules are applied to the records in
their area.
b. The Director, Information Management and Services Division shall
provide overall supervision and policy guidance in records
management on an Agencywide basis.
c. Records Manazement Officers.
(1) The Agency Records Management Officer in the Information
Management and Services Division, shall:
(a) Develop policy, directives, instructional materials governing
the organization, maintenance and disposition of all records,
including machine-readable and audiovisual.
(I ’) Provide staff advice, guidance, assistance and training in all
aspects of the records/information management program.
(c) Coordinate program efforts and evaluate program
effectiveness by making periodic surveys of information
systems.
(d) Coordinate the review and approval of requests for source
document m.icrographics/electronic image storage and
retrieval systems, equipment and services.
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(e) Review and approve acquisition of records storage equipment
at Headquarters.
(f) Plan and coordinate the EPA Vital Records Program.
(g) Coordinate the retirement and retrieval of Headquarters
records to the Federal Records Center.
(2) Records Management Officers at Headquarters shall serve as
coordinators of the records program in their areas.
(3) Records Management Officers in Regional offices and laboratories,
when designated, shall perform responsibilities corresponding to
those of the Agency Records Management Officer (see
subparagraph c(1) above in their areas).
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Cl-IA PTER & Major EPA Environmental Databases
EPA has developed many computerized information systems to fulfill legislative
requirements and to support the Agency’s mission to protect the environment.
Major EPA Environmental Databases serves as a guide to accessing EPA automated
data sets that are national in scope and contain environmental program
information as opposed to administrative information.
Major EPA Environmental Databases is organized by subject area. Each system’s
description includes purpose, types of data available, how to access the data, user
assistance, and other information to assist potential users in determining how
EPA data can help them.
All systems described in Major EPA Environmental Databases are maintained by
EPA with the exception of the Environmental Response Notification System
(ERNS). Although ERNS is maintained by the U.S. Department of Transportation,
it is included because of the relevance of its information to EPA’s environmental
mission
Access to the data described in this chapter is described under the “Means of
Access” heading for each entry. Public access mechanisms include access to a
mainframe, commercial database vendor, bulletin-board system, floppy diskette
distribution, magnetic tape, microfiche, printed reports, or CD ROM.
Supplementary material at the end of the chapter describes EPA systems
currently under development, and provides full descriptions of the most
frequently used public access mechanisms including the EPA mainframe
wmputing systems, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) process, the National
Library of Medicine (NLM), and the National Technical Information Service
WflS).
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Aerometric Information Retrieval System (AIRS) 253
Air Quality Subsystem (AQS)
AIRS Facility Subsystem (AFS)
Ceo-Common Subsystem (GCS)
AIRS Area/Mobile Source System (AMS)
HAZARDOUS AND SOLID WASTE
Wennial Reporting System (BRS) 257
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability
Information System (CERCLIS) 259
Contract Laboratory Program (CLP) Analytical Results Database (CARD) .... 261
Oil and Hazardous Material Technical Assistance Data
System (OHMTADS) 264
Records of Decision System (RODS) 267
Resource Conservation and Recovery Information System (RCRIS) 269
PES11CIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
Qiemicals in Commerce Information System (CCIS) 271
Pesticide Information Network (PIN) 274
Section Seven Tracking System (SSTS) 276
Toxic Release Inventory (Tm) 278
Toxic Substances Control Act Test Submissions Online Database (TSCATS).. 282
WATER
Federal Reporting Data System (FRDS) 286
Ocean Data Evaluation System (ODES) 288
Permit Compliance System (PCS) 291
Storage and Retrieval of U.S. Waterways Parametric Data (STORET) 294
Biological Data System (BIOS)
Daily Flow System (DFS)
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Information Systems Inventory (ISI) . 297
Emergency Response Notification System (ERNS) 300
Enforcement Docket (DOCKET) 303
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Program (EMAP) 305
Environmental Monitoring Methods Index (EMMI) 307
Facility Index System (FINDS) 310
Geographic Resources Information and Data System (GRIDS) 312
Grants Information and Control System (GICS) 314
Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) 317
Online Library System (OLS) 321
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Means of Access 326
EPA Mainframe Computing Systems
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
National Library of Medicine (NLM)
National Technical Information Service (NTIS)
Systems Under Development 329
Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act 313
Targeting System (ETS)
The Non -Contract Laboratory Program Superfund Analytical Services
Tracking System
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Acronym: AIRS
Previous Names: AIRS replaces the old National Emission Data System
(NEDS), Storage and Retrieval of Aerometric Data
(SAROAD), and the Compliance Data System (CDS)
databases.
Sponsoring Office: Office of Air and Radiation,
Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards
Primary Contact: Chuck Isbell
Telephone: (919) 541-5448
Fax: (919) 541-5663
Means of Access: AIRS is available on EPA’s mainframe. EPA and state
and local governments must use an IBM 3270
computer terminal or its compatible to access AIRS.
Other non-EPA users can request AIRS data through
the FOIA process from National Air Data Branch
(NADB) staff. Standard reports from the database are
available through the Freedom of Information Act
process or online through AIRS.
Registration Process: EPA and its partners (for example, states, contractors,
and grantees) must obtain a user ID through the
National Data Processing Division to access the EPA
mainframe. To obtain access to AIRS, EPA users must
then contact Virginia Ambrose at (919) 541-5454.
Hourt EPA mainframe—24 hours/day, except from
8:00 p.m. Sunday to 7:00 a.m. Monday (EST).
Subject Emphasis: AIRS is the national repository for information about
airborne pollution in the United States. AIRS is comprised of three subsystems:
the Air Quality Subsystem (AQS); the AIRS Facility Subsystem (AFS), and the
Ceo-Common Subsystem (GCS). A fourth subsystem, the AIRS Area/Mobile
Source Subsystem (AMS), is presently under development.
Purpose of System: There are seven “criteria pollutants” for which data must be
reported to EPA and stored in AIRS: PM 10 (particulate matter less than 10
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microns in size), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, lead,
reactive volatile organic compounds (VOC), and ozone. States are required by
the Code of Federal Regulations to report ambient air quality data on a quarterly
basis and point-source emission data on an annual basis for the above-
mentioned criteria pollutants. The following subsystems are available once the
user has accessed AIRS:
AFS is used to track emissions and compliance data from industrial
plants. AFS data are utilized by states to prepare State Implementation
Plans to comply with regulatory programs and by EPA as an input for
the estimation of total national emissions. AFS is undergoing a major
redesign to support facility operating permits required under Title V of
the Clean Air Act.
AQS is used to assess the overall status of the nation’s air quality and to
prepare reports for Congress as mandated by the Clean Air Act.
• The purpose of GCS is to provide reference information, such as
Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) codes, that are used
with all of the other AIRS subsystems.
• AMS, which will be operational in June 1992, will provide methods for
computing emissions as well as serve as an inventory of emissions from
area and mobile sources.
Users: AIRS is used by EPA Headquarters and Regions as well as state and
local agencies. Industries, public interest groups, and academia access the
information in AIRS via the FOIA process.
Information In System: The subsystems in AIRS contain the following
information:
• AFS has emissions and compliance data on air pollution point sources
tracked by EPA and state and local environmental regulatory agencies.
• AQS contains measurements of ambient concentrations of air pollutants
and associated meteorological data.
• CCS stores reference information (such as codes and code descriptions
to identify places, pollutants, processes, geopolitical entities, and
numerical values) to be used with all of the AIRS subsystems.
• AMS will contain estimates of area-wide emissions from mobile
sources, forest fires, fugitives transport, and other area-wide emission
sources.
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information Source: AIRS information comes from the following sources:
• APS—state and local agencies
• AQS—state and local agencies
• GCS—lookup tables a
• AMS—state and local agencies and EPA
Frequency of System Update: Online updates daily.
System Software: ADABAS NATURAL and COBOL.
System Features: The menu-driven system offers online browse, online and
batch update, flexible and fixed-format report retrievals, and search capabilities.
QA/QC: Internal edit checks and logic checks are used within the system.
Access Restrictions: Users are proffled and determinations are made as to
the data they wifi be allowed to access. Only certain users, determined by the
system manager, may access confidential air pollution data.
Fees: EPA, state and local governments, and their contractors do not pay any
fees. FOIA requesters mast agree to pay computer search costs in excess of
$25.00 and submit retrieval requests to EPA via the FOLk process.
Technical Support: Available user documentation includes 13 volumes of the
AIRS User’s Guides. These volumes provide detailed descriptions of the AIRS
subsystems and instructions for their use. For technical support on AIRS, contact
the subsystem managers:
AFS User’s HELPLINE
(800) 367-1044
AFS—Permitting
Lillian Bradley
(919) 541-5694
AQS User’s HELPLINE
(800) 333-7909
GCS User’s HELPLINE
(800) 333-7909
AMS
Andrea Kelsey
(919) 541-5549
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Outreach Efforts: A National AIRS conference is held annually that includes
overview sessions, user caucuses, and bathing. The conference is attended by
EPA and its contractors, Regions, states, and localities. A newsletter, entitled
AiRS LetteT, is published quarterly which contains both technical and general
AIRS information. This newsletter is sent to AIRS users as well as all other
interested parties. Training is also held for personnel at EPA Headquarters,
Regions, states, and localities.
Both the APS and AQS subsystems produce standard reports. The AFS standard
reports include Plant Compliance Summary, Emissions by SIC-code, and
Distribution of Emissions. AQS Standard Reports contain information on
maximum values for individual monitors by pollutant, the ten highest values
recorded at a monitor presented by quarter or year, and all raw data values for a
specific time frame. These standard reports, which are available online or
through the FOIA process, are fixed format reports developed to respond to
recurring FOLA requests for that type of information.
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Acronym: BRS
Sponsoring Office: Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
Office of Solid Waste
Primary Contact: John Fogarty
Telephone: (202) 2604697
Fax: (202) 260-0284
Means of Access; BRS is available on EPA’s mainframe. Previous years’
Biennial Reports are available in hard copy and
microfiche from the National Technical Information
Service at (800) 3364700 or (703) 4874650.
Registration Process: EPA and its partners (for example, states, contractors,
and grantees) must obtain a user ID from the
National Data Processing Division to access the EPA
mainframe.
Hours: EPA mainframe—24 hours/day, except from
8:00 p.m. Sunday to 7:00 a.m. Monday (EST).
Subject Emphasis: BRS describes the demographics of and monitors the
trends in hazardous waste generation, management, and minimization.
Purpose of System: BRS data help provide an overview of the progress of the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) program through tracking
trends in hazardous waste generation, management, and minimization. BRS also
assists EPA in assessing the impact of regulatory decisions and is used by EPA
and states to develop waste capacity analyses required under the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA).
Users: EPA Headquarters, Regions, and states.
Wormation in System: BRS contains waste generation, management, capacity,
and minimization information for RCRA large-quantity generators and for
treatment, storage, and disposal facilities subject to RCRA permitting
ftquirements.
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Information Source: Information is submitted by the regulated community to
states and EPA Regions who then upload information to the national system.
Frequency of System Update: National system is updated every 2 years.
System Software: FOCUS
System Features: BRS is an interactive system which offers a variety of
analytical and reporting options.
QAJQC: Quality assurance/quality control is a shared responsibility between
the states and EPA Regions and Headquarters. Online edit checks are used as
well as reviews of the data.
Access Restrictions: Access to the EPA mainframe is available mainly to
RCRA program personnel in EPA Headquarters, Regions, and states.
Fees: Fees for public requests are based on the FOIA fee schedule.
Technical Support: Technical support is available to users through:
BRS User Support Hotline
(800) 876-0352
8: 0 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST)
Monday - Friday
User documentation, induding a user’s guide, a training manual, and a data
element dictionary, is also available.
Outreach Efforts: Training is offered every other year for forms processing and
system use for EPA and state personnel. User group meetings are held annually.
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Acronym: CERCLIS
Previous Names: N/A
Sponsoring Office: Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
Office of Emergency and Remedial Response
(Superfund)
Primary Contact: Mike Cullen
Telephone: (202) 260-2131
Fax: (202) 260-3847
Mewis of Access: CERCLIS is available on EPA ’s mainframe for
EPA staff only. Magnetic tape versions of all
nonenforcement-sensitive information in the database
are available quarterly from the National Technical
Information Service at (800) 553-NTIS or (703) 487-
4650.
Registration Process: EPA and its partners (for example, states, contractors,
and grantees) must obtain a user ID through the
National Data Processing Division to access the EPA
mainframe. To obtain access to CERCLIS, users must
then contact Mike Cullen at (202) 260-2131.
Hours: EPA mainframe—24 hours/day, except from
8:00 p.m. Sunday to 7:00 a.m. Monday (EST).
Subject EmphasIs: CERCLIS is the Superfund database which contains
information on all aspects of hazardous waste sites from initial discovery to
listing on the National Priorities List.
Purpose of System: CERCLIS is used to support management of all phases of
the Superfund program.
Users: Headquarters and Regional Superfund program personnel and other
government agencies, such as the U.S. Corps of Engineers and the Center for
Disease ControYs Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. CERCLIS is
also used by industries and the general public.
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Information in System; CERCUS maintains information on hazardous waste
sites, including an inventory of sites, planned and actual site activities, and
financial information.
Information Source: Information is provided to CERCLIS from the Regional
program offices (through a Regional Information Management coordinator) and,
to a limited extent, from the Corps of Engineers.
Frequency of System Update: Mainframe system is updated the fifth working
day of each month; NTIS information is updated monthly.
System Software: System 2000
System Features; The menu-driven system offers batch retrieval, interactive
update, ad hoc query, and help features.
QA/QC; CERCUS has edit checks, including allowable-value edits and logic
checks. Audit reports are produced at Headquarters.
Access Restrictions: Access to EPA ’s mainframe is available only to
Superfund program staff due to the presence of enforcement-sensitive
information. Additionally, various levels of restriction exist within the system,
including read/write restrictions and restrictions relating to enforcement-
sensitive information..
Fees: Fees for requests from the public are based on the FOIA fee schedule.
Cost for NTIS tapes is currently about $220 for each quarterly Sue.
Technical Support: For user support, contact
CERCUS User Support Hotline
(202) 252-0056
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST)
Monday - Friday
Outreach Efforts: Standard training and management overviews are offered
upon request to EPA staff associated with CERCLIS. An annual CERCLIS user’s
meeting is held, and EPA’s Information Management Coordinator meetings are
held twice a year.
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Acronym: CARD
Previous Names: None
Related Databases: Non-Contract Laboratory Program Superfund
Analytical Services Tracking System (Non-CLP)
Sponsoring Office: Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
Office of Emergency and Remedial Response,
Hazardous Site Evaluation Division
Primary Contact: CARD User Support
David Eng
Telephone: (703) 684-9025
Fax: (202) 260-0524
Means of Access: CARD is available on the EPA mainframe for EPA
and its partners (for example, states, contractors, and
grantees). Users must obtain an ID through the
National Data Processing Division to access the EPA
mainframe. For information on how to access CARD
and for user support information, contact
CARD User Support Hotline
(703) 684-9025
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EST)
Monday - Friday
Registration Process: To secure user ID, password, and FIMAS account for
EPA ’s mainframe, contact your Regional Security
Representative for CARD.
User Support at:
Sample Management Office (SMO)
WAR and Co.
300 North Lee Street
Alexandria, VA
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EST)
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Subject Emphasis: CARD features contaminant and QA/QC results on
Superfund sites and Contract Laboratory Programs (CLP) Analytical Result for
the years 1988—present.
Purpose of System: The Contract Laboratory Program (CLP) Analytical
Results Database (CARD) tracks and monitors CLP analytical services as
reported by CLP laboratories. The CLP is EPA’s major vehicle for obtaining
chemical analyses from Superfund sites. CARD was developed to provide an
automated means of accessing CU’ data to support Superfund and CLP program
management and other activities. CARD also expedites the flow of analytical
and environmental information within Superfund, enabling more efficient
utilization of the data. Specifically, CARD is used for:
• Analytical data retrieval by Regional Waste Management Divisions and
contractors for site decisionmaking.
• Retrieval of data for Regional data review using Computer-Aided Data
Review and Evaluation (CADRE) software.
• Oversight of CLP laboratories by Regional and Headquarters
personnel.
• QA/QC results studies.
• Trend analysis for methods development and refinement.
Users: The primary user population for CARD is EPA Superfund data users.
Information In System: CARD stores CU’ analyses, including identification
and concentration values for each hazardous substance found in each sample
taken at Superfund sites, along with pertinent physical descriptions such as
sample matrix and weight or volume. CARD also contains the results of analyses
of laboratory procedures that ensure instrument, laboratory, and method
performance. Also included in CARD are the results of Contract Compliance
Screening which determines the completeness of the data and verifies laboratory
compliance with QA/QC standards specified in the contract.
Information Source: Data in CARD came from contract laboratory deliverables
(electronic), Sample Management Office (SMO) Traffic Reports, Contract
Compliance Screening (CCS), and AOB informatioa
Frequency of System Update: CARD is updated daily through SMO.
System Software: ADABAS, NATURAL, SAS, C, ARBITER “MAGIC” is a PC
tool residing at the user’s PC in conjunction with a mainframe link application
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called ARBIrEK that interfaces with CARD for easier, faster, and more effective
access to CARD.
System Features: CARD provides uploading and downloading of analytical
data anywhere and at any time and links with user applications (for example, a
CADRE, RISK ASSISTANT). Data can be viewed with different User Profile and
at varying levels of security. MAGIC provides user-friendly access to CARD.
QAJQC: System QA/QC follows the EM/Office of Solid Waste and Emergency
Response Life Cycle Management and Federal Information Processing Codes
Standard, in addition to National Data Processing Division Strict ADABAS
Reviews.
Access Restrictions: All users need user-approved account (mainframe) ID
and password, and must be approved by CARD security representative.
Fees: Users must pay a mainframe usage charge. Non-EPA users must pay any
extra handling charge.
Technical Support: For CARD user support, contact
CARD User Support (703) 684-9025
CARD Technical Hotline (703) 735-1971
Outreach Efforts: CARD offers training and guest speakers for forums,
meetings, conferences, seminars, or caucuses. The inviting party must pay for
travel cost and request speaker 1 month in advance.
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OIL AND HAZARDOUS MATERIAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE DATA
SYSTEM
Acronym: OHMTADS
Previous Names: N/A
Sponsoring Office: Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
Office of Emergency and Remedial Response,
Emergency Response Division (ERD)
PrImary Contact: Rich Norris
Telephone: (202) 260-1355
Fax: (202) 260-1889
Means of Access: OHMTADS information can be accessed through five
means, all of which have been contracted out to
vendors:
• Online
• Diskette
• Microfilm
• Magnetic tape
• CD-ROM
Online access and diskettes are available from:
Chemical Information Systems (OS), Inc.
7215 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(301) 321-8440
(800) OS-USER (outside MD)
For microfilm and magnetIc tape versions, contact
National Technical Information Service
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161
(703) 487-4650
(800) 553-NTIS
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For CD-ROM access, contact:
Micromedex, Inc.
600 Grant Street
Denver, CO 80203-3527
(800) 525-9083
Silver Platter Information
1 Newton Executive Park
Newton Lower Falls, MA 02162
(617) 969-2332
Registration Process: For online access through Chemical Information
Systems (CS), EPA and its partners (for example,
states, contractors, and grantees) must contact Rich
Norris at (202) 260-1355. Other users may contact CIS
directly at the above number. For all other types of
access, contact the specific vendor listed above.
Hours: CS—24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
Subject Emphasis: OHMTADS contains information (for example, chemical
properties, regulatory information, safety data, toxicity data, response
information) on hazardous substances.
Purpose of System: OHMTADS was developed to aid EPA’s Emergency
Response Division in responding to oil and hazardous substance emergencies.
Users: The system is used by ERD as well as Superfund and other On-Scene
Coordinators in Headquarters and the Regions, foreign governments, and
chemical companies.
information in System: OHMTADS includes chemical identification
information, such as chemical name, manufacturer’s name for the chemical
(trade name), Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) number, and physical properties.
OHMTADS also contains lists of regulations covering production, use, or
distribution of chemicals. In addition, Ol-IMTADS houses data pertinent to
cleanup efforts such as:
• Toxicity to humans, flora, and fauna
• Flashpoint reactions with other substances
• Protective equipment necessary for cleanup operations
• Transportation information
• Disposal information
• Methods of evacuation
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Information Source: There are various sources for different types of
information.
Frequency of System Update: The system has been continuously updated
since 1990.
System Software: Text Data Retrieval System (TDRS)
System Features: System capabilities include: downloading, ad hoc report
generation, and searches for chemicals by chemical properties.
QAIQC: Experts check the system for technical accuracy.
Access Restrictions: There are no access restrictions at this time.
Fees: Fees are established by individual vendors.
Technical Support: For administrative and technical assistance, contact
Rich Norris
Emergency Response Division
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response
(202) 260-1355
Outreach Efforts: Training occurs at the Regional level for EPA users. The
OHMTADS workgroup responds to problems in the system, as necessary.
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Acronym: RODS
Previous Names: N/A
Sponsoring Office: Office of Emergency and Remedial Response, Office
of Solid Waste and Emergency Response
PrImary Contact: Mike Cullen
Telephone: (202) 260-2il31
(202) 260-3847
Means of Access: RODS is available on EPA’s mainframe. Tapes of the
system are available via the Freedom of Information
Act process. The National Technical Information
Service at (800) 553-NTIS or (703) 487-4650 maintains
hard copies of Records of Decision as well as Records
of Decision abstracts.
Registration Process: EPA and its partners (for example, states, contractors,
and grantees) must obtain a user ID through the
National Data Processing Division to access the EPA
mainframe. To obtain access to RODS, users must
then contact Thomas Baits at (202) 260-3770.
Hours: EPA mainframe—24 hours/day, except from
8:00 p.m. Sunday to 7:00 a.m. Monday (EST).
Subject Emphasis: RODS provides the justification for the remedial action
(treatment) chosen under the Superfund program.
Purpose of System: RODS was developed to track site dean-ups under the
Superfund program and to justify the type of treatment chosen at each site.
Additionally, RODS stores information on the technologies being used to dean
up sites.
Users: The system is used by EPA and its partners, law firms, engineers, and
the general public.
Information In System: RODS houses information on technology justification,
site history, community participation, enforcement activities, site characteristics,
scope and role of response action, and remedy.
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Information Source: Regions submit to Headquarters all information housed in
RODS,
Frequency of System Update: Update is ongoing as documents are received
from the Regions.
System Software: BASIS
System Features: RODS is a menu-driven system that can be used to generate
reports.
QAIQC: Checks are made to ensure the data meet the character, spacing, and
length requirements of the system.
Access Restrictions: No restricted access at this time.
Fees: Tapes of the database are available via the FOIA process for a current cost
of about $90 a tape.
Technical Support: For user support, contact
RODS Help Line
(202) 260-3770
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (EST)
Monday - Friday
RODS also publishes a user’s manual and a training manual.
Outreach Efforts: Training demonstrations are held at events such as the
National Technical Seminar for EPA staff. RODS also produces a pamphlet that
is available to the general public on request Contact Thomas Baits at (202) 260-
3770.
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RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY INFORMATION SYSTEM
Acronym: RcRIS
Previous Names: Hazardous Waste Data Management System
(HWDMS) and the Corrective Action Reporting
System (CARS)
Sponsoring Office: Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response,
Office of Solid Waste
Primary Contact: Patricia Murray, RCRIS National Database
Administrator
Telephone: (202) 260-4697
Fax: (202) 260-0284
Means of Access: RCRIS is available on EPA’s mainframe. The National
Technical Information Service provides access to the
system’s information, with the exception of
enforcement-sensitive information, on magnetic tape.
Call (800) 553-NTIS or (703) 487-4650 to order copies.
Registration Process: EPA and its partners (for example, states, contractors,
and grantees) must obtain a user ID through the
National Data Processing Division to access the EPA
mainframe. To obtain access to RCRIS, users must
then contact Patricia Murray at (202) 2604697.
Hours: EPA mainframe—24 hours/day, except from
8:00 p.m. Sunday to 7:00 aim Monday (EST) and
federal holidays.
Subject Emphasis: RCRIS is a national system which supports the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) program through the tracking of events
and activities related to facilities which generate, transport, and treat, store, or
dispose of hazardous waste.
Purpose of System: RCRIS allows RCRA program staff to track the
notification, permit, compliance, and corrective action activities required under
RCRA.
Users: The system is used by EPA Headquarters and Regions as well as states
with RCRA implementation responsibilities.
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Information In System: RCRIS tracks a range of information related to facilities
involved with hazardous waste, including handler identification, permit
application status, compliance monitoring and enforcement information, RCRA
program management information, and facility management planning
information. RCRIS also tracks corrective-action information which supports the
permit-writing and enforcement activities of the corrective-action program.
Information Source: Information comes from the regulated community
through notification forms and permit applications. This information, along with
inspection information, is entered into the system by the Regions and states and
uploaded to the RCRIS National Oversight Database system.
Frequency of System Update: The RCRJS National Oversight mainframe
system is updated at the national level at least monthly; NTIS information is
updated quarterly.
System Software: FOCUS
System Features: RCRIS is art interactive system that offers a variety of
reporting and processing capabilities.
QAIQC: Screen edits during data entry, merged data edits, preload edit checks,
and data assessment reports are used.
Access Restrictions: Access to RCRIS via EPA’s mainframe is available only
to EPA and state RCRA implementors and their approved contractors because of
the presence of enforcement-sensitive information.
Fees: Fees for report requests from the public are based on the FOLk fee
schedule. The current cost for tapes through NTIS can be obtained by calling
NTIS.
Technical Support: For user support, contact
RCRIS User Support
(800) 767-7274
7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (EST)
Monday - Friday
User documentation, including a User’s Guide and Data Element Dictionary, is
available for the system. A system Technical Specifications Guide is also
available.
Outreach Efforts: Various types of training, including videotapes of basic data-
entry training, are offered to Headquarters, Regional, and state personnel. RCRIS
Users’ Group meetings are held annually.
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Previous Names: N/A
Sponsoring Office: Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic
Substances, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
Primary Contact: Carolyn Thornton—non-Confidential Business
Information (non-CBI) version
Eyv one Petty_Confidential Business Information
(CBI) version
Telephone: Carolyn Thorrtton—(202) 260-8620
Eyvone Petty—(202) 260-1444
Fax: (202) 260-4655 (non-CBI)
(202) 260-1657 (CBI)
Means of Access: The non-CBI version of CICIS is available on EPNs
mainframe as well as via magnetic tape and online
through the National Technical Information Service
(NTIS) at (800) 553-NTIS or (703) 487-4807.
Two commercial vendors also make non-CBI CICIS
information available:
Scientific and Technical Network International
maintained by Chemical Abstract Service (CAS)
File: CAS ONLINE
2540 Olentangy River Road
P.O. Box 3012
Columbus, OH 43210
(800) 848-6533
Dialog Information Services
maintained by Lockheed
File Number: 52
3460 Hiilview Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(800) 334-2564
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Information on the non-CDT version of CICTS is also
available in two publications from the Government
Printing Office at (202) 783-3238:
Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Substance
Inventory, 1985 Edition
[ Document code S/N 055-000-00254-1]
1990 Supplement to the 1985 Edition of the TSCA
Chemical Substances Inventory
[ S/N 055-000-00361-1]
The CBI version is maintained on EPA’s IBM 4381
only.
Registration Process: EPA and its partners (for example, states, contractors,
and grantees) must obtain a user ID through the
National Data Processing Division to access the EPA
mainframe. To obtain access to the CDI version of
CICIS, users must then contact Eyvone Petty at (202)
260-1444. To obtain access to the non-CDT version of
GUS, users must then contact Carolyn Thornton at
(202) 260-8620.
Hours: Non-CBI—EPA mainfranw—24 hours/day, except
from 8:00 p.m. Sunday to 7:00 a.m. Monday (EST).
CDT—EPA 4381—&00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday (ES’ ! ).
Subject Emphasis: GUS contains an inventory of chemicals manufactured in
commerce or imported for Toxic Substances Control Act regulated commercial
purposes.
Purpose of System: 005 allows EPA to maintain a comprehensive listing of
over 70,000 chemical substances that are manufactured or imported for
commercial purposes and are regulated under the Toxic Substances Control Act.
Users: The system is used by EPA, other government agencies, chemical
manufacturers, and the public.
information in System: GUS maintains certain data on substances including
chemical identification information (Chemical Abstract Services Registry
numbers, synonyms, and definitions of substances), production volumes in
ranges, and submitter identification information.
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Information Source: Information was obtained from manufacturers and
importers of chemical substances in the initial inventory reporting period and is
now submitted by these parties under Premanufacture Notification review
requirements.
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Frequency of System Update: The EPA version is updated continuously
while the publicly available version is updated quarterly.
System Software: ADABAS NATURAL
System Features: CICIS offers batch retrievals as well as ad hoc query and
reporting capabilities. CICIS is menu-driven.
QNQC: Procedures are in place to verify the data and to review CBI claims.
Access Restrictions: EPA will perform searches of the TSCA Chemical
Substance Inventory only if the requestor has a bonafide intent to manufacture or
import chemical substances pursuant to the procedures stipulated in 40 CFR
720.25. Direct access to the CBI version of the system is restricted. Direct access
to the non-CBI mainframe version of the system is available only to EPA and its
data-sharing partners. All others must subscribe through NTIS, CAS, or Dialog.
Fees: The fee for the 1985 edition of the inventory is currently $161.00 for the
U.S. and Canada and $201.25 for all other areas. The 1990 supplement is $15.00
in the U.S. and $18.75 in all other areas (including Canada). Fees for other public
services are established by NTIS and other vendors.
Technical Support: N/A
Outreach Efforts: System staff members attend conferences to notify potential
users about non-CBI CIC1S.
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PESTICIDE INFORMA11ON NETWORK
Acronym: PIN
Previous Names: Pesticide Monitoring Inventory (PMII)
Sponsoring Office; Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic
Substances, Office of Pesticide Programs
Primary Contact: Leslie Davies-Hilliard
Telephone: (703) 305-7499
Fax: (703) 305-6309
Maficode: H7507C
Means of Access: Personal computer and modem
Registration Process: Currently the user’s name is his or her password.
This will change in mid-1992. The user wifi then be
required to choose a personal password.
Hours: 24 hours a thy, 7 days a week
Subject Emphasis: PIN provides a contacts directory, pesticide applicator
training bibliography, pesticide monitoring inventory, pesticide environmental
fate and effects data summaries, and current regulatory information on
pesticides in special review, cancelled or suspended pesticides, and restricted
use product information.
Purpose of System: PIN serves as a mechanism for collecting and
disseminating pesticide information and provides a source of expertise for
pesticide-related activities.
Users: PIN is used by EPA, other federal and state agencies, pesticide-
associated industries, environmental consultants, and anyone involved with
pesticide manufacture, use, regulation, enforcement, and research.
Information In System: Currently the system contains three information files:
Chemical Index, Pesticide Monitoring Inventory, and Restricted Use Products.
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In mid-1992 the following data sets wifi be added:
• Pesticide Applicator Training
• Environmental Fate and Effects Data Summaries
• Regulatory Information
• Contacts Directory
Information Source: PIN information comes from EPA, other federal and state
agencies, universities, and the pesticide industry.
Frequency of System Update: Updates occur on an “as-needed” basis;
Restricted Use Product information is updated monthly.
System Software: Currently ASCOM4 and REVELATION; after a system
upgrade in mid-1992, the software will be UNIX and ORACLE.
System Features: Use of PIN is free, available 24 hours a day, provides
contacts on pesticide issues, has a bulletin board network for public and private
use, and is a source for pesticide monitoring information and for regulatory
information on pesticides.
QA/QC: Overall system integrity is performed by the PIN user support staff.
Access Restrictions: There are no access restrictions at this time.
Fees: There are no user fees at this time.
Technical Support: For PiN technical support, contact
PIN User Support (7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. EST)
(703) 305-7499
Outreach Efforts: The system has been publicized over the years in direct
mailouts, meetings, seminars, trade journals and publications, Federal Register
notices, and demonstrations. Communication parameters to access the system
are:
Phone (703) 305-5919
Baud (currently) 2400 (will be expanded to 9600)
Databits 7
Stop 1
Parity Even
Duplex Full
Terminal Emulation VT 100
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SECIION SEVEN TRACKING SYSTEM
Acronym: SSTS
Previous Names: SSTS evolved from the FIFRA and TSCA Enforcement
System (FATES).
Sponsoring Office: Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic
Substances, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics,
Office of Compliance Monitoring
Primary Contact: Ann Clavin
Telephone: (202) 260-9438
Fax: (202) 260-0646
Means of Access: SSTS resides on EPA’s mainframe. Non-Confidential
Business information (non-CBl) may be requested
from primary contact (see above) through Freedom of
Information Act (FO IA) requests.
Registration Process: EPA Headquarters, the Regions, and the 5 5Th
contractor personnel must obtain a user if) through
the National Data Processing Division to access EPA’s
mainframe. To obtain access to SSTS, users must
contact Ann Clavin at (202) 260-9438.
Hours; EPA mainframe—24 hours/day, except from
8:00 p.m. Sunday to 7:00 a.m. Monday (EST).
Subject Emphasis: SSTS tracks the registration of all pesticide-producing
establishments and tracks annually the types and amounts of pesticides, active
ingredients, and devices that are produced, sold, or distributed in each year.
Purpose of System: SSTS meets the requirements of Section 7 of the Federal
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) to track the registration and
pesticide-production volumes for all pesticide-producing establishments. The
information is used by EPA for enforcement-targeting purposes.
Users: EPA and its partners (for example, states, contractors, and grantees).
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Information In System: SSTS includes information on the types and amounts
of pesticides, active ingredients, and devices that are produced, sold, or
distributed. The system also contains the names and addresses of the pesticide-
producing establishments and their parent companies.
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Information Source: Establishments are required to submit information each
year by March 1st regarding their activities in the previous calendar year. New
establishments are required to report information within 30 days of registration.
Frequency of System Update: Information is updated twice weekly.
System Software: ADABAS NATURAL
System Features: Search and data-retrieval capabilities are available.
QPJQC: Online data checks are used, including verifying valid product
registration numbers and ensuring listed cities are in listed states.
Access Restrictions: Access to Confidential Business Information (031) is
restricted.
Fees: There is none for EPA and its partners. Fees for report requests from the
public are based on the FOLk fee schedule.
Technical Support: A user’s manual is available. Users can call the SSTS
Hotline at (703) 821-4715 or 4717 for technical assistance. The hotline is in
operation 5 days a week, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Outreach Efforts: There are plans for a video teleconference for SSTS users and
there is a monthly new sletter for EPA Regional personnel.
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TOXIC RELEASE INVENTORY
Acronym: TIll
Previous Names: N/A
Sponsoring Office: Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic
Substances, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
Primary Contact: Steve Newburg-Rinn
Telephone: (202) 260-3757
Fax: (202) 2604655
Email Name: NEWBURG-RINN.STEVE
Means of Access: Tifi is available on EPA’s mainframe (see Registration
Process for eligibility for accounts) and through the
National Library of Medicine’s (NLM) Toxicology
Network (TOXNET). Till is also available on
magnetic tape, CD ROM, and dBase and Lotus
diskettes (by state). These products may be ordered
through the National Technical Information Service
by calling (800) 553-NTIS or (703) 487-4650 or through
the Government Printing Office (GPO) by calling
(202) 783-3238 for CD ROM versions and (202) 275-
0186 for all other electronic products. Microfiche
versions of the data are available at a library in every
U.S. county. The Title ifi Reporting Center in
Washington, DC offers a reading room and responds
to requests for information. A wide variety of
publications are produced, including a National Report
which provides an annual overview of the data.
These publications are available through GPO at (202)
783-3238 or by writing to:
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know
Document Distribution Center
P.O. Box 12505
Cincinnati, OH 45212
Data requests do not require use of FOJA, nor are
there restrictions on access to non-Confidential
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Business Information (CBI) data. Confidential
Business Information (CBI) data are not part of the
system.
Registration Process: EPA and its partners (for example, states, contractors, 0
and grantees) must obtain a user ID through the
National Data Processing Division to access EPA ’s
mainframe. To obtain access to TRI, EPA users must
then contact Steve Newburg-Rinn at (202) 260-3757.
Other users must contact the TM representative at
NLM for registration. The address is as follows:
Specialized Information Services
National Library of Medicine
8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20894
(301) 496-6531
Hours: EPA mainframe—24 hours/day, except from
8:00 p.m. Sunday to 7:00 a.m. Monday (liST).
NILM—24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
Subject Emphasis: TM contains information from facilities on the amounts of
over 300 listed toxic chemicals that the facilities release directly to air, water, or
land or that are transported (transferred) off-site.
Purpose of System: TM was mandated by the Emergency Planning and
Community Right-to-Know Act (Title III of the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act) which is based on the premise that citizens have a right to
know about toxic chemicals in their communities. TM’s purpose is to encourage
planning for response to chemical accidents and to provide the public and
government information about possible chemical hazards in communities.
Users: TM is available to EPA, Congress, state and local governments,
academia, industry, media, environmental organizations, trade associations, and
the general public.
Information in System: TM contains facility and substance identification,
environmental chemical release, off-site waste transfer, and waste treatment/
minimization information.
Information Source: Facilities submit forms containing relevant information
directly to EPA.
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Frequency of System Update: flU is updated continually on EPA mainframe;
semiannually on NLM’s TOXNET. Diskettes, CD ROMs, and other means of
access are updated annually.
System Software: ADABAS NATURAL (for EPA mainframe). The NLM
system uses NLM’s proprietary software.
System Features: NLM’s version has menus and offers search (Boolean)/sort
features as well as calculation and report generation capabilities.
QAJQC: Extensive QA/QC procedures are in place, including verification of
data entry, data quality reports which check for data entry and submitter errors,
and verification of critical release fields.
Related Databases: At present there are none. EPA is developing means to
establish relationships with several other databases in the next year. These will
include air, water, hazardous waste, and facility systems.
Access Restrictions: Access to EPA’s mainframe may only be obtained by
EPA staff and its information-sharing partners.
Fees: NLM fees are currently $35/hour from 10:00 a.m. to 5:0(1 p.m. (EST),
$25/hour off-peak. Fees for other means of distribution (for example,
publications, magnetic tape, and diskettes) are established by NTIS and GPO.
Technical Support: For basic information on TRI data contact
Title ifi Reporting Center
470-490 L’Enfant Plaza, Suite 7103
Washington, DC 20022
(202) 260-1501
8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (EST)
Monday - Friday
For other user support needs contact
Title U I User Support Service
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 260-3531
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (EST)
Monday - Friday
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Toxic Chemical Release Inventory System (TRIS)
User Support
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 260-9419
8:00 an to 4:30 p.m. (EST)
For technical or regulatory questions, contact:
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to Know
Information Hotline
(800) 535-0202
(202) 260-9652 (TDD)
(800) 553-7672 (TDD)
8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (EST)
Monday - Friday
Outreach Efforts: Training on the mainframe system is held for EPA and
contractor staff. Demonstrations and training on NLM database, workshops, and
meetings are held for EPA Headquarters and Regions as well as states and other
organizations, such as environmental groups. NLM promotes Tifi at about six
conferences per year. Tifi staff also attend conferences, including those of the
American Library Association, the National Environmental Health Association,
and the Special Libraries Association..
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TOXiC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT TEST SUBMISSIONS ONLINE
DATABASE
Acronym: TSCATS
Previous Names: N/A
Sponsoring Office: Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic
Substances, Office of Pollution Prevention arid Toxics
Primary Contact: Geraldine Nowak
Telephone; (202) 2604524
Fax: (202) 2604659
Means of Access: For online and CD ROM access and magnetic tape
versions contact
Documentation is on microfiche. TSCATS database is
available to EPA staff and other users online through
the National Library of Medicine’s (NLM’s)
TOXLINE network, Chemical Information Systems,
inc. ((IS), Chemical Abstracts Service ST Network,
the Syracuse Research Corporation, and through
Dialog Information Services, Inc. and other
information services.
For magnetic tape and microfiche versions contact
National Technical Information Service (NTIS)
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161
(800) 553-NTIS
(703) 4874650
For online access and microfiche versions contact
Chemical Information Systems, Inc.
7215 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(800) US-USER (outside MD)
(301) 321-8440
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For CD ROM access contact
Silverplatter
37 Walnut Street
Wellesley Hills, MA 02181 0
(617) 239-0306
For microfiche versions contact
Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Library
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, SW, 8002
Washington, DC 20460
Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Public
Docket
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, SW, G004
Washington, DC 20460
Registration Process: Contact one of the following vendors for online
access:
National Library of Medicine
TOXLINE file
8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20894
(301) 496-6193
Chemical Information Systems, Inc.
TSCATS file
7215 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
(800) QS-USER (outside MD)
(301) 321-8440
Dialog Information Services, Inc.
Dialog-Toxline
File Number: 156
3460 Hillview Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(800) 3-DIALOG
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STN International
TOXLIST file
2540 Olentangy River Road
P .O. Box 02228
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 447-3600
Hours: NLM—24 hours/day, 7 days/week
CIS—24 hours/day, 7 days/week
Dialog—24 hours/day, 7 days/week
STN—24 hours/day, 7 days/week
Subject Emphasis: TSCATS contains unpublished, non-Confidential Business
information (non -CBI) data used to monitor health, ecological, and safety effects
of the toxic chemicals used within industries.
Purpose of System: Information maintained in TSCATS fulfills reporting
requirements under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), sections 4,8(d),
and 8(e) and allows health, ecological, and safety effects of chemicals to be
assessed.
Users: TSCATS is used by EPA; federal, state, and local health and
environmental organizations; the research community; and trade and
professional organizations.
Information In System: TSCATS contains citations and abstracts of studies on
those chemicals regulated under sections 4,8(d), and 8(e) of TSCA. Specifically,
information such as purpose of study, methodology, health effect, arid route of
administration is included, In addition to formal chemical testing studies,
information is also maintained on case reports and episodic incidents, such as
spills. Industries also submit FYI (for your information) studies which contain
information on human exposure, toxicity test results, environmental fate,
epidemiology, and other information that may be pertinent to risk assessment.
information Source: Industries submit the information to EPA.
Frequency of System Update: The database is updated quarterly.
System Software: The user interface depends upon the specific vendor.
System Features: TSCATS offers search and online and offline print
capabilities.
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QAIQC: TSCATh studies are reviewed and evaluated as part of EPA ’s chemical
screening process. QA/QC procedures are followed during data input at
Syracuse Research Corporation.
Access Restrictions: There are no restrictions on access. C
Fees: Fees for online access and for the tapes and microfiche versions are
established by the vendors. There is no charge to EPA and its partners to access
the mainframe at Syracuse.
Technical Support: A TSCATS User Guide and file description is available
from each vendor. The Chemical Library (202) 260-3944 may be called for search
queries and documents.
Outreach Efforts: A TSCATS fact sheet is available upon request at
(202) 260-3944 arid an outreach program is under development.
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FEDERAL REPORTING DATA SYSTEM
Acronym: ERDS
Previous Names: N/A
Sponsoring Office: Office of Water,
Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water
Primary Contact: Abe Siegel
Telephone: (202) 260-2804
Fax: (202) 260-3464
Means of Access: FRDS is available on EPA’s mainframe. Public access
to FRDS can be obtained by subscribing to an EPA
user account through the National Technical
Information Service.
Registration Process: EPA and its partners (for example, states, contractors,
and grantees) must obtain a user ID through the
National Data Processing Division to access the EPA
mainframe. To obtain access to FRDS, these users
must then contact FRDS User Support at (703) 339-
0137. Other users may obtain access to the EPA
mainframe through NTIS at (703) 4874807.
Hours: EPA mainframe—24 hours/day, except from
8:00 p.m. Sunday to 7:00 a.m. Monday (EST).
Subject Emphasis: FRDS is a repository of information about Public Water
Supplies (PWS) and their compliance with monitoring requirements, maximum
contaminant level regulations, and other requirements of the Safe Drinking
Water Act (SDWA) of 1986.
Purpose of System: The purpose of FRDS is to make available the information
necessary to perform functions associated with SDWA, such as program
oversight, enforcement, public water system characterization, trend analysis, and
determinations of significant noncompliance.
Users: ERDS is used by EPA Headquarters and Regions, states, and industry.
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Information in System: FRDS contains information on PWSs, including
identification information, noncompliance related events, violations of SDWA,
enforcement actions, identification of significant noncompliers, and information
on variances, exemptions, and waivers. States may also maintain discretionary
information in FRDS.
Information Source: SDWA requires PWS owners and operators to report
monitoring results to the state or Region. State and Regional enforcement
officials assess these results and submit reports to EPA Headquarters.
Frequency of System Update: The system is updated on a minimum of a
quarterly basis.
System Software: System 2000, COBOL.
System Features: FRDS is hierarchical with some relational characteristics.
FRDS has interactive reporting capabilities and allows ad hoc queries.
QA/QC: QA is performed through the data verification process in the Regions.
Random samples are taken, and data in the system is compared against these
results.
Access Restrictions: Once a user accesses FRDS, either directly through the
EPA mainframe or through NTIS, access to all system information is available.
Fees: Members of public requesting through the FOIA process are charged if
the cost of answering the request is over $25.
Technical Support: For user support, contact
FRDS User Support
(703) 339-0420
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (ES F)
Monday - Friday
User documentation is also available.
Outreach Efforts: Training is performed periodically in both Headquarters and
the Regions, and FRDS staff members participate in conferences.
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OCEAN DATA EVALUATION SYSTEM
Acronym: ODES
Previous Names: None
Sponsoring Office: Office of Water
Primary Cofltact: Robert King
Telephone: (202) 260-7028
Fax: (202) 260-7024
Means of Access: ODES is available on EPA’s mainframe.
Registration Process: EPA and its partners (for example, states, contractors,
and grantees) must obtain a user ID through the
National Data Processing t)ivision to access the EPA
mainframe. To obtain access to ODES, users must
then contact Robert King at (202) 260-7028.
Hours: EPA mainframe—24 hours/day, except from
8:00 p.m. Sunday to 7:00 a.m. Monday (EST).
Subject Emphasis: ODES maintains marine water quality and biological data.
Purpose of System: ODES was initially developed to provide managers and
analysts with marine monitoring data to assist in meeting the 301(h) sewage
discharge statutes. The system, which was expanded to house monitoring data
for both marine and fresh water supplies, now contains information associated
with the following environmental programs:
• 301(h) sewage discharge
• The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
• Ocean dumping
• National Estuary Program
• 403c industrial discharge
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• Great Lakes Remedial Action Program
• National Coastal Waters Programs
Users: ODES is used by publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) and their
supporting contractors, federal agencies, state agencies, EPA programs, and
universities.
Information in System: ODES houses a variety of marine monitoring data
pertaining to water quality, oceanographic descriptions, sediment pollutants,
physical/chemical characteristics, biological characteristics, and estuary
information.
Information Source: Facilities (POTWs) submit relevant information directly to
EPA, agency.
Frequency of System Update: ODES is updated approximately once a week.
System Software: SAS, FORTRAN, and CLIST.
System Features: ODES is an integrated, menu-driven system with prompts in
“plain English.” The system provides access to analytical tools, which allow
users to perform data retrievals and statistical analyses, and to mapping!
plotting tools.
QAIQC: Submitters have final review of data before entry into the system.
QA/QC procedures range from intense review of data to statistical scanning
depending on the program. Users can access QA/QC reports for all data.
Access Restrictions: There is no restricted access at this time.
Fees: There are no fees as long as user is working with one of the programs
associated with ODES. If the user is not associated with such an EPA program,
fees will be charged.
Technical Support: ODES has two user-support hotllnes:
Tetra Tech, Inc.
(206) 822-9596
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time Zone)
Monday - Friday
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American Management Systems
(703) 841-6109
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (ESF)
Monday - Friday
ODES system is complemented by the following technical publications: a user
guide, a data submission manual, a tool description manual, and brief synopses
of the data.
Outreach Efforts: Training and workshops are conducted for EPA staff.
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Previous Names: N/A
Sponsoring Office: Office of Water
Primary Contact: Dela Ng
Telephone Number: (202) 260-8313
Fax: (202) 260-5282
Means of Access: itS is available on EPA’s mainframe.
Registration Process: EPA and its partners (for example, states, contractors,
and grantees) must obtain a user I] ) through the
National Data Processing Division to access the EPA
mainframe. To obtain access to PCS, users must then
contact Dela Ng at (202) 260-8313 or Regional itS
contacts. Other users may request information—
except enforcement information—through the
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) process.
Hours: EPA mainframe—24 hours/day, except from
8:00 p.m. Sunday to 7:00 a.m. Monday (EST).
Subject Emphasis: PCS is a computerized management information system
which contains data on National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) permit-holding facilities. PCS keeps extensive records on more than
65,000 active water-discharge permits on sites located throughout the nation.
Purpose of System: PCS was developed to meet the informational needs of the
NPDES program under the Clean Water Act. PCS tracks permit, compliance, and
enforcement status of NPDES facilities.
Users: PCS is used by EPA programs, Regions and states, especially water
programs.
Information In System: There are 13 types of data within PCS: permit facility,
permit event, compliance schedule, compliance schedule violation, outfall
schedule, permit limit, discharge monitoring report, single event violation,
enforcement action, inspections, pretreatment compliance inspection/audit,
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pretreatment performance summary, and evidentiary hearing. Each permit
record contains many types of information induding that which: identifies and
describes the facility to which the permit has been granted, specifies the
pollutant discharge limits for that facility, records the actual amounts of
pollutants measured in the facility’s wastewater discharges, and tracks the
facility’s compliance schedule and violations.
Information Source: Permitees, EPA Regions, and states submit information.
Frequency of System Update: PG is updated twice weekly.
System Software: ADABAS NATURAL.
System Features: Online retrieval, PC download ability, standard reports, and
batch reports are available. In all of these functions, the prompts the user
receives can be varied according to the user’s familiarity with the system.
QA/OC: Two levels of edit checking are used. The first level verifies the
completeness and validity of data in each transaction. Required fields are
checked for values; numeric fields are checked to ensure that the value entered
was numeric; and code fields are checked against valid PCS values. The second
level verifies the transaction’s relationship to existing data for that facility (for
example, an outfall schedule cannot be added unless the facility record exists).
Access Restrictions: EPA and its partners have access to PCS through EPA’s
mainframe. Other users may request information (except for enforcement
information) through the IOTA process.
Fees: Fees for non-EPA users are based on Freedom of information Act fee
schedule.
Technical Support: Available user documentation includes the following:
Inquiry User’s Guide, Generalized Retrieval User’s Guide, Data Entry, Edit and Update
User’s Guide, Data Element Dictionary, PCS-PAL User’s Guide, and Guide to National
Computing Center Services. Assistance is also available through Regional/state
PCS contacts and through:
PG User Support Line
(202) 260-8529
8:00 tin, to 400 p.m. (EST)
Monday - Friday
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Outreach Efforts: EPA Headquarters and Regional training activities include
both classroom instruction and personal computer training presentations.
Classroom instruction is offered throughout the country on a continuing basis
and includes Basic PCS Training, Advanced PCS Training, Generalized Retrieval
Training, Manager’s Overview, and ad hoc classes. PCS outreach also occurs at 0
the PCS users meeting which meets every 6 months and at the annual PCS
Steering Committee Meeting. PCS staff attend conferences, including the
Washington Information Center Open House and the National State/EPA Data
Management Conferences. A PCS overview pamphlet, entitled PCS Executive
Summary, is also available to EPA staff from the user support line.
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STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL OF U.S. WATERWAYS PARAMETRiC DATA
Acronym: STORET
Previous Names: N/A
Sponsoring Office: Office of Water,
Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds, and
Office of Information Resources Management
Primary Contact: Loule H. Hoelman
Telephone: (202) 260-7050
Fax: (202) 260-7024
Means of Access: STORET is available on EPA’s mainframe. Access to
STORET for the public can be obtained by
subscribing to an EPA user account through the
National Technical Information Service.
Registration Process: EPA and its partners (for example, states, contractors,
and grantees) must obtain a user ID through the
National Data Processing Division to access the EPA
mainframe. To obtain access to STORET, users must
then contact Mike Holman at (703) 557-3131. For state
employees, STORET IDs can be obtained through
Regional contacts. Other users may obtain online
access to the EPA mainframe through NTIS at (703)
487-4807.
Hours: EPA mainframe—24 hours/day, except from
8:00 p.m. Sunday to 7:00 a.m. Monday (EST).
Subject Emphasis: STORET is a repository of waterway parametric data,
including information on ambient, intensive survey, effluent, and biological
water quality of the waterways within and contiguous to the United States.
Purpose of System: STORET was first developed by the U.S. Public Health
Service in 1964 to coiled and disseminate basic information on chemical,
physical, and biological quality of the nation’s waters. Today, EPA’s STORET is
applicable to programs initiated under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act,
as amended, with emphasis on Section 305(b). STORET is also applicable to
programs initiated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and Resource
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Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and to the functions of the Office of
Water, Office of Drinking Water and the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency
Response, Office of Solid Waste.
Users: STORET is used by EPA programs, Regions, states, especially those in
water programs, other federal agencies, contractors, and universities.
Information In System: There are 11 flIes within STORET: REACH, Industrial
Facilities Discharge file (IFD), Drinking Water, Gage, Biological Data System
(BIOS), Daily Flow System (DFS), Water Quality System (WQS), Parameter, City,
County, and Fish Kills (FK). Descriptions of the major files within STORET
follow:
• BIOS contains information on sites or samples collected at sites
concerning the distribution, abundance, and physical condition of
aquatic organisms in waters within and contiguous to the United States,
as well as descriptions of their habitats.
• DFS contains daily observations of stream flow and miscellaneous
water quality parameters collected at gaging stations belonging to the
U.S. Geological Survey’s national network.
• WQS contains information on monitoring site location and sample data
from monitoring events (primarily physical and chemical).
Information Source: Information is contributed to STORET by a number of
organizations, including federal, state, interstate agencies, universities,
contractors, individuals, and water laboratories. Each provider of information is
responsible for the information it submits to STORET; STORET is a user-owned
system.
Frequency of System Update: STORET is updated once weekly.
System Software: PU . and SAS.
System Features: Statistical analysis, graphics, batch retrieval, interactive
retrieval, and key word search capabilities are available.
QA/QC: States submitting information follow quality assurance and quality
control procedures as specified in Section 106 of the Clean Water Act. This
information undergoes both edit and logic checks.
Access Restrictions: Although information contributors may lock their
STORET information, almost all information is available to all users.
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Fees: There are no fees for EPA and its partners (for example, states,
contractors, and grantees) or other federal agencies. Fees are charged based on
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) schedules which vary by user group. NTIS
establishes fees for CPU time and conned charges.
Technical Support: For technical support, contact
STOIC User Support Line
(800) 424-9067
7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (EST)
Monday - Friday
Outreach Efforts: Training activities are handled through Headquarters for the
entire country including Regions, states, and local governments. State and local
government training requests should be made through their respective EPA
Regional program offices. Training requests from federal agencies, universities,
or the public sector should be made in writing to the primary contact (see
above).
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Previous Names: N/A
Sponsoring Office: Office of Administration and Resources Management,
Office of Information and Resources Management,
Information Management and Services Division
Primary Contact: 151 System Manager
Telephone: (202) 260-8974
Fax: (202) 260-3923
Means of Access: 151 is available both in a hard copy format and in a
microcomputer format (IBM PC compatible). EPA
staff may utilize the microcomputer versions of the
ISI which are located in all EPA libraries, the
Washington Information Center (WIC), and in Senior
Information Resources Management Officials’ offices.
Users external to EPA may purchase hard copies
and/or diskette versions through the National
Technical Information Service at the following
address:
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161
(800) 553-NTIS
(703) 487-4650
Users external to EPA may also use the
microcomputer version located in any EPA library
(refer to Chapter 6, Library and Information Services, for
library locations) or in the:
Public Information Center (P lC)
U.S. EPA
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 260-2080
Registration Process: There is no formal registration process required for
EPA staff to use the 151.
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Hours: WIC—&00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday (EST)
PIC—8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday - Friday (EST)
Visitors hours—9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (EST)
Subject Emphasis: The IS! contains basic information on roughly 500 EPA
systems.
Purpose of System: The IS! allows users to identify and locate systems that
contain detailed information on subjects in which they are interested.
Users: The IS! is used by EPA Headquarters, Regions, state and local
governments, contractors, and the general public.
Information in System: The 191 provides an abstract and lists names and
telephone numbers of contacts who can provide further information on each
system. The 151 describes each system’s technical environment, status, sponsor,
and purpose. At a minimum, the ISJ provides the following information for each
system:
• System name and acronym
• Responsible organization
• Contact address and phone
• Legislative authority
• Purpose and source of data
• System classification
• User access
• Hardware/software platform
• System abstract
• System keywords
Information Source: Information is submitted by EPA database managers.
Frequency of System Update: The 151 is updated annually.
System Software: The PC version is written in CLIPPER
System Features: The automated version allows users to search through the
system rapidly and flexibly to locate information. The hardcopy version is
indexed four different ways to allow non-computer users access to the same
information according to their needs.
QA/QC: Quality assurance and quality control is performed during data entry.
Access Restrictions: No restrictions.
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Fees: NTIS establishes fees for hard copy and microcomputer versions of the
ISL Use by EPA staff, or by the public in EPA libraries, is free.
Technical Support: A User’s Guide exists for the PC version.
Outreach Efforts: EPA staff members are informed of the 151 through many
networks, including the State/EPA Data Management Network, the Regional
Information Resources Management Branch Chiefs, the EPA system managers,
and the PC Site Coordinators. The ISI is demonstrated at the WIC Open House
and is contained in NTIS’s catalog of products.
Ordering Information:
National Technical Information Service (NTIS)
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161
Phone: (703) 487-4650 Fax: (703) 321-8547
(800) 553-NTIS
NTIS Number: PB91-1 72940 ISI Document
PB91-507558 PC version, 5 1/4-inch diskette
PB91-1 72957 ISI Users Guide—PC version
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE NO11FICATION SYSTEM
Acronym: ERNS
Previous Names: N/A
Related Databases: National Response Center’s IRIS database, EPA’s
Continuous Release Database (CR-ERNS)
Sponsoring Office: Office of Solid Waste Emergency Response,
Office of Emergency and Remedial Response,
Emergency Response Division,
Primary Contact: David Ouderkirk
Telephone: (202) 260-7731
Fax: (202)260-9155
Means of Access: ERNS is available on the U -S. Department of
Transportation’s (DOT’s) VAX minicomputer in
Cambridge, MA. Online access is restricted to EPA
and other authorized federal governmental
personnel. EPA’s Emergency Response Division in
the Office of Emergency and Remedial Response
provides fact sheets, hard copies, diskettes, or tapes
of requested information.. Information on ERNS may
be obtained through the Freedom of Information Act
(FOJA) process or the PENS information line at (202)
260-2342.
Registration Process; For information call the PENS Information Line at
(202) 260-2342 (voice mail system).
Hours: ERNS Information Line -24 hours/day (voice mail)
Subject Emphasis: PENS is used to store information on notifications of
releases of oil and hazardous substances into the environment.
Purpose of System: PENS supports the release notification requirements of
section 103 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act (CERCLA), as amended; section 311 of the aean Water Act; and
sections 300.51 and 300.65 of the National Oil and Hazardous Substances
Contingency Plan. Additionally, PENS serves as a mechanism to document and
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verify incident-location information as initially reported and is utilized as a
direct source of easily accessible data needed for analyzing oil and hazardous
substances spills. ERNS information is used for the following purposes:
guidance and regulatory development, Congressional inquiries, response
preparedness, compliance and enforcement support, statistical and trend 0
analyses, program planning and management, and responses to requests for
information from the public.
Users: ERNS is used by emergency response personnel, enforcement personnel,
and others within EPA interested in release notification and response as well as
other federal agencies, EPA Regions, states, and localities.
information In System: ERNS contains many types of information on specific
notifications of releases of oil and hazardous substances, including the
following: discharger information, date of release, material released, cause of
release, damage/injuries/deaths, amount released, source of release, incident
location, response actions taken, authorities notified, and environmental
medium into which the release occuned.
Information Source: ERNS combines data from the National Response Center
Database with data from the 10 EPA Regions. Information is recorded in ERNS
when a release is initially reported to the federal government by any party.
Initial notifications, which comprise most of the information in ERNS, supply
preliminary information on a release and are cited as unverified data.
Depending on the severity of the release and any response actions taken, the
EPA or Coast Guard On-scene Coordinator (OSC) may obtain further
information at the site of the release or through discussions with state and local
officials.
Frequency of System Update: ERNS is updated continuously.
System Software: System 1032
OAJQC: Logic checks are built into the system to review addresses, DOT ID
numbers, and Chemical Abstract Service (CM) registry numbers; a Data Quality
Committee and audit reports provide for review and enhancements to data.
Access Restrictions: All information is accessible except for information about
the caller who reported the release. Online access is restricted to EPA and other
authorized federal government personnel.
Fees: Fees are charged to the public according to FOLA schedules.
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Technical Support: For technical support, a message detailing the nature of the
request may be left on the:
ERNS Information Line
(202) 260-2342
An information-line staff-member wil l then respond to the request.
ERNS fact sheets are available through the ERNS Information Line.
Outreach Efforts: Annual, national EPA ERNS workgroup conferences discuss
ERNS issues. Fact-sheets can be obtained from the ERNS Information Line, such
as three currently available which discuss ERNS in general, oil notifications, and
CERCLA hazardous substance notifications. EPA sponsors ERNS training for
EPA Regions on subjects such as the menu-driven version of ERNS.
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Previous Names: N/A
Sponsoring Office: Office of Enforcement
PrImary Contact: Merle Miller
Telephone: (202) 260-2614
Fax: (202) 260-3129
Means of Access: DOCKET is available on EPA’s mainframe for EPA
staff only. The public can access nonsensitive
enforcement information through publications or
diskettes available through the National Technical
Information Service at (800) 553-NTIS or (703) 487-
4650.
Registration Process: EPA and contractors must obtain a user ID through
the National Data Processing Division to access the
EPA mainframe. To obtain access to DOCKET, users
must then contact Merle Miller at (202) 260-2614.
Hours: EPA mainframe—24 hours/day, except from
8:00 p.m. Sunday to 7:00 a.m. Monday (EST).
Subject Emphasis: The Enforcement Docket tracks information on civil
judicial enforcement cases for all environmental statues.
Purpose of System: DOCKET is used to manage and track EPA ’s civil judicial
caseload.
Users: DOCKET is used by EPA enforcement programs and other federal
agencies, including the Department of Justice, Congress, and EPA attorneys.
Information in System: All information related to civil judicial enforcement
activity, including case information, facility information, and defendant
information, is maintained in DOCKET. The system is also capable of tracking
administrative enforcement cases.
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Information Source: Attorneys in the EPA Regions provide information to the
system.
Frequency of System Update: The mainframe system is updated continually;
NTIS information is updated quarterly.
System Software: ADABAS NATURAL
System Features: DOCKET provides various reporting options and other
online applications, as well as batch retrieval from the EPA mainframe.
QA1QC: Attorneys review data on their cases each month The system has built-
in edit and logic checks.
Access Restrictions: Access to DOCKET on the EPA mainframe is available
only to EPA contractor data analysts in Regions, the National Enforcement
Investigations Center (NEIC), and others in the Office of Enforcement due to the
presence of enforcement-sensitive information.
Fees: NTIS currently charges $320 for an annual diskette version ($80 for single
quarter copy) and $230 ($57.50 for single quarter copy) for the printed version.
Technical Support: Regional and Headquarters analysts respond to technical
system questions. Headquarters analysts can be contacted for technical support
at (202) 260-2567.
Outreach Efforts: Flyers are sent out upon request from EPA explaining how
to obtain DOCKET information through NTIS.
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PrevIous Names: None
Sponsoring Office: Office of Research and Development,
Office of Modeling, Monitoring Systems, and Quality
Assurance
Primary Contact: Denice M. Shaw
Telephone: (702) 798-2698
Fax: (702) 798-2184
Means of Access: Contact Denice Shaw for tape or electronic access.
Registration Process: N/A
Hours: 8:00 am. - 5:00 p.m. PST
Subject Emphasis: Spatial data and EMAP field data.
Purpose of System: The system provides access to EMAP-collected data and
relevant external data and documents the condition of U.S. ecological resources.
Users: EMAP is used by the EMAP community, EPA regions, program offices,
and cooperating agencies.
information in System: EMAP contains map coverages (in ARC/INFO
format), grids (ARC/INFO), other selected images, and tabular data files.
information Source: EMAP data comes from various sources (other agencies,
EMAP field data).
Frequency of System Update: EMAP is updated on an irregular basis.
System Software: ARC/INFO, EDRAS.
System Features: EMAP features a user-friendly interface, geographic site-
selection, cartographic output, data conversion, and statistical overlay
capabilities.
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QAIQC: Complete details are provided in the EMAP GIS Resource Manual.
Access Restrictions: There are restrictions on selected data sets at this time.
Fees: N/A.
Technical Support: N/A.
Outreach Efforts: N/A.
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ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING METHODS INDEX
Acronym: EMMI
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Sponsoring Office: Office of Water,
Office of Water RegulatIons and Standards,
Industrial Technology Division
Primary Contact; William A. Telliard (contractor)
Telephone: (202) 260-7120
Fax: N/A
Means of Access: EMMI is available on diskettes which may be
installed on a PC. A hard copy form of the previous
version (List of Lists) is also available upon request at
(703) 557-5040.
Registration Process: Diskettes may be obtained by calling (703) 557-5040.
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Subject Emphasis: EMMI is an automated inventory of information about
chemical substances regulated by EPA. EMMI cross-references the substances,
the EPA lists (for example, Priority Pollutant List, Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act Appendix Vifi and LX Lists, and the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act Sections 110 and 313 Lists) on which the substances appear,
and the analytical methods commonly used to identify the substances.
Purpose of System: EMMI was developed to serve as EPA’s single source of
chemical lists and as a means for cataloguing standard EPA analytical methods.
Users: EMMI is used by EPA Headquarters and Regions, indusfties, and
consultants.
Information in System: EMMI contains information on 2,600 regulated
chemical substances, which are identified on 80 statutorily mandated and office-
based lists, and over 900 analytical methods. EMMI includes information on
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method availability and method source by substance and across media and
regulatory programs. Information maintained for each substance includes:
• Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) number
• Names and synonyms
• Physical properties
• Analytic methods used to identify the substance
For each method the following information is maintained:
•Ongin
• Necessary instrumentation
• Detection limits for specific substances
For each list the following information is tracked:
• List name
• Source
• Responsible office
• Chemicals on the list
• Reportable quantities associated with the substances
Information Source: The first version was developed in 1985 and has since
been updated based on new lists which are promulgated and new substances
which are regulated. This information is obtained from the Code of Federal
Regulations, Federal Register notices, and EPA program offices.
Frequency of System Update: EMMI is updated annually.
System Softwwe: System J compiling language for IBM PC.
QAIQC: Algorithms are used during data-entry to check specific data fields,
such as CAS number; double-entry of data is used to verify entry; 100% of the
data is reviewed after data-entry is completed.
Access Restrictions: There are no access restrictions at this time.
Fees: Members of the public are charged for the diskettes.
System Features: EMMI allows searches and reports to be run according to
key fields EMMI offers a fast way to look up environmentally significant
analytes, the list of those analytes, and the methods used to test for those
analytes. EMMI also allows the user to access the data in a variety of ways;
including analytes by list, methods by organization and analytes by method.
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EM IvLI wifi print reports on analyte information, list or method comparisons, and
will export information in a DBF fi le for further processing.
Technical Support: For user support, contact
EMMI Coordinator
EMMI User Support
U.S. EPA Sample Control Center
P.O. Box 1407
Alexandria, VA 22313
Fax: (703) 684-0610
Email Name: EMMI. Support
Outreach Efforts: Demonstrations are given at the Washington Information
Center Open House and at various conferences, such as the Pittsburgh
Conference on Analytical Chemistry arid the Water Pollution Control Federation.
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FACILITY INDEX SYSTEM
Acronym: FINDS
Previous Names: N/A
Sponsoring Office: Office of Information Resources Management
Primary Contact: Dan Parker
Telephone: (703) 557-2985
Fax: (703) 557-3186
Means of Access: FINDS is available on EPA’s mainframe. Public
access to FINDS can be obtained by subscribing to an
EPA user account through the National Technical
Information Service (NTIS). A magnetic tape
containing the entire FINDS database can be obtained
from NTIS. These tapes, which are updated on a
quarterly basis, can be ordered at (703) 487-4650.
Registration Process: EPA and its partners (for example, states, contractors,
and grantees) must obtain a user ID through the
National Data Processing Division to access the EPA
mainframe. To obtain access to FINDS, these users
must then contact Dan Parker at (703) 557-2985. Other
users may obtain access to the EPA mainframe
through NTIS at (703) 487-4807.
Hours: EPA mainframe—24 hours/day, except from 8:00
p.m. Sunday to 7:00 a.m. Monday (EST).
Subject Emphasis: FINDS is an inventory of information on facilities
regulated/tracked by EPA programs. It features reference information on
program systems which contain more detailed data on each facility.
Purpose of System: FINDS was developed to support cross-media analyses as
well as regulatory and enforcement actions by pointing to other EPA databases
that regulate or track a facility. FINDS serves as a mechanism for assigning
unique EPA Facility ID codes to regulated facilities.
Users: FINDS is used by EPA programs, Regions, states, industry, the general
public, and the news media.
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information in System: Each FINDS record provides basic information about
each facility and identifies sources of more detailed information. The data
elements in FINDS indude the following: facility name, address, EPA Facility
11) code, Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code, Dun & Bradstreet (DUNS)
number, source (program), source ID (program system ID) number, Indian Land
indicator, and federal facility indicator. The systems about which FiNDS
contains program information are the following: Aerometric Information
Retrieval System (AIRS), Chemicals in Contmerce Information System (GUS),
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability
Information System (CERCLIS), Enforcement Docket System (DOCKET), Dun &
Bradstreet (FACrS), Federal Facilities Information System (FF15), Permit
Compliance System (PCS), Resource Conservation and Recovery Information
System (RcRIS), and Toxics Release Inventory (TRJ).
Information Source: Data entry and update is performed in EPA Headquarters
and Regional offices.
Frequency of System Update: FINDS is updated continuously.
System Software: ADABAS NATURAL
System Features: FINDS provides built-in lookup tables, user-friendly help
screens, and online search capabilities.
QAIQC: Data entry is subject to a review process to ensure that a facility is not
assigned more than one EPA Facility ID number. There are also quality
assurance procedures based upon system edit checks and regular data audits.
Access Restrictions: Read and read/write access are assigned as appropriate.
Write access is for data entry and update only.
Fees: There are none for EPA and its partners (for example, states, contractors,
and grantees). Others are charged based on Freedom of Information Act (FO IA)
schedules for tapes or printouts with specified data sets. NTIS charges fees for
the tapes and online access capability.
Technical Support: A User Guide and FINDS System Documentation are
available. For further information, contact
System Development Center User Support Hotline
(800) 424-9067
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST)
Monday - Friday
Outreach Efforts: National EPA Systems User Conferences are attended and
briefings are given at various EPA and state meetings.
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GEOGRAPHIC RESOURCES INFORMAI 1ON DATA SYSTEM
Acronym: GRIDS
Previous Names: None
Sponsoring Office: Office of Administration and Resources Management,
Office of Information Resources Management
Primary Contact: Bob Pease
Telephone: (703) 557-3018
Fax: (703) 557-3186
Mail Code: 3405R
Email Name: B.Pease
Means of Access: GRIDS is available on EPA’s mainframe and is
accessible via a national telecommunication network.
Registration Process: For information contact the EPA system manager.
GRIDS User Support
(800) 424-9067
Bob Pease
Office of Information Resources Management
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, SW, 3405R
Washington, DC 20460
Ed Partington
Office of Information Resources Management
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, SW, 3405R
Washington, DC 20460
Hours: EPA mainframe—24 hours/day, except from
8:00 a.m. Sunday to 7:00 a.m. Monday (EST).
Subject Emphasis: GRIDS focuses on geographic data.
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Purpose of System: GRIDS promotes data sharing and reduced costs
associated with the development of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
applications through providing national access to commonly needed geographic
data products.
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Users: GRIDS is used by EPA personnel, employees of federal, state, and local
governments, and universities.
information in System: GRIDS contains geographic data.
Information Source: EPA, other federal geographic data producers (for
example, USGS, Census Bureau).
Frequency of System Update: N/A.
System Software: FOCUS.
System Features: GRIDS allows users to select desired subsets of national
spatial data sets, such as those maintained by the United States Geological
Service, the Bureau of the Census, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. GRIDS
primary use is to reduce costs associated with the development of GIS
applications by providing access to these commonly needed spatial data sources.
QA/QC: N/A.
Access Restrictions: Non-EPA users are permitted access if they are working
for or in cooperation with EPA Headquarters or a Regional office.
Fees: None.
Technical Support: For GRIDS user support, call (800) 424-9067.
Outreach Efforts: The GRIDS system is demonstrated at national conferences
(for example, WIC Open House, EPA Data Management Conference, and the
Geographic Information Systems Design Expo (GISDEX).
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GRANTS INFORMA11ON AND CONTROL SYSTEM
Acronym: GICS
Previous Names: N/A
Sponsoring Office: Office of Administration and Resources Management,
Office of Information Resources Management
Primary Contact: Connie Dwyer
Telephone: (202) 260-5300
Fax: N/A
Means of Access: GICS is available on EPA ’s mainframe. Monthly
reports summarizing specific types of information are
available at no charge by subscription. Contact Betty
McClaugherty at (202) 260-5308.
Registration Process: EPA and its partners (for example, states, Regions, or
Program Offices) must obtain a user ID through the
National Data Processing Division to access the EPA
mainframe To obtain access to GICS, Headquarters
users must then contact Connie Dwyer at (202) 260-
5300 or Betty McClaugherty at (202) 260-5308 and
Regional users must then contact Regional GICS
coordinators.
Hours: EPA mainframe—24 hours/day, except from 8:00
p.m. Sunday to 7:00 a.m. Monday (EST).
Subject Emphasis: GICS is a national information management system
containing administrative, project, and financial data for all EPA grants,
interagency agreements, and cooperative agreements. There are many modules
in the system:
• The Municipal Construction Grants Program module provides
information on wastewater-treatment (WWT) active-construction-grant
projects.
• The State Revolving Fund (SRF) Program module tracks federal
funding provided to the states for WWT projects. It provides states with
optional project tracking and contracts management This is also
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extended to the “SRF Workstation.” The workstation integrates GICS
SRF information with state financial information for complete
management of state SRFs.
• The Non-Construction Grants Program module contains any program’s 0
nonconstruction grants information, including Superfund, Pesticides,
and Research and Development.
• The Non-Point Source (NPS) Program Module is under development.
Purpose of System; GICS is used for program planning and oversight, project
tracking and management, and information reporting. The Municipal
Construction Grants Program’s module tracks the processing of all wastewater
treatment grant applications and active construction grant projects funded by the
Construction Grant Program (authorized by the Clean Water Act) from
application to construction and closeout. Pursuant to the Water Quality Act of
1987, federal funding provided to each SRF Program is tracked. The Non-
construction Grants Program module tracks progress of many other EPA grants-
related programs.
Users: Depending on the mod We, GICS users include EPA Headquarters,
Regions, and states.
Information in System: The Municipal Construction Grants Program’s module
contains administrative, financial, technical, and project status information on
each construction grant funded by EPA. The SRF portion contains identification
and financial information on Capitalization Grants and SRF projects. The Non-
construction Grants Program module contains information on all other EPA
grants programs, including Non-Point Source, Superfund, and Radon.
Information Source: Depending on the module, GICS information is entered
by EPA Headquarters, states, or Regions.
Frequency of System Update: GICS is updated continuously.
System Software: ADABAS/NATURAL
System Features: GICS offers a customized online data-entry module, report
writer, look-up tables, batch capabilities, and an online dictionary.
QA/OC: Online data—entry edits are used, and audit reports are system-
generated.
Access Restrictions: Access to EPA’s mainframe is restricted to EPA and its
partners (for example, states, contractors, and grantees).
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Technical Support: For more information regarding GICS, contact Connie
Dwyer at (202) 260-5300 or Regional GICS coordinators. User documentation for
each module is available as well as a reference manual that explains tools and
technical information.
Outreach Efforts: Training is conducted at users’ conferences for EPA
Headquarters and Regions as well as state government organizations; formal
training has been conducted nationally and throughout the Regions. Staff
personnel attend the national GICS conference and Grants Administration
conferences.
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Previous Names: N/A
Sponsoring Office: Office of Research and Development,
Office of Health and Environmental Assessment
Primary Contact: IRIS User Support Unit (contractors)
Telephone: (513) 569-7254
Fax: (513) 569-7916
Means of Access: The public can access IRIS through the National
Library of Medicine’s (NLM’s) Toxicology Data
Network (TOXNET). IRIS information can also be
obtained by purchasing disks from the National
Technical Information Service at (800) 553-NTIS or
(703) 4874650.
EPA/state users can update IRIS2 monthly by
accessing the IRIS2 pc-based diskette version of IRIS
mainframe in RTP and downloading an update
module using Arbiter software.
Registration Process: To register, contact:
EPA
For access information for EPA and States regarding
IRIS2 PC-based system contact:
IRIS User Support Unit
TOXNET
IRIS Representative
Specialized Information Services
National Library of Medicine
8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, Maryland 20894
(301) 496-6531
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NTIS
National Technical Information Service
U.S. Department of Commerce
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161
(703) 487-4807
Hours: NLM—24 hours/day, 7 days/week
Subject Emphasis: Summaries of health risk and EPA regulatory information
on over 500 specific chemicals are maintained. IRIS contains the EPA consensus
opinion on potential chronic human health effects related to chemical hazard
identification and dose-response assessment.
Purpose of System: IRIS was developed in response to a growing demand for
consistent chemical substance risk information, representing Agency consensus
opinions, for use in decisionmaking and regulatory activities. IRIS does not
provide situational information on instances of exposure. It directs users to the
underlying animal and human data on which this risk information is based.
Because of the assumptions and uncertainties used in risk assessment, IRIS risk
information should be used carefully and with scientific judgment.
Users: EPA; federal, state, and local agencies; academia; interest groups; the
international community; and the regulated community.
Infonnation in System: The core of iRIS is a collection of computer files that
contain descriptive and quantitative information such as:
‘Oral reference dose and inhalation reference concentrations for chronic
noncarcinogenic health effects, confidence statements, and EPA
scientific contacts.
• Oral slope factors and unit risks for chronic exposure to carcinogens,
statements of confidence, uncertainties, and EPA sdentific contacts.
• Drinking water health advisories from the Office of Drinking Water.
• EPA regulatory action summaries.
• Supplementary data on acute health hazards and physical/chemical
properties.
• Complete Bibliographic citations.
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Information Source: Two Agency workgroups, the Reference Dose/Reference 3
Concentration Workgroup and the Carcinogen Risk Assessment Verification
Endeavor, develop the EPA consensus risk summary information.. Both of these
groups are comprised of senior EPA scientists from risk assessment programs in
Headquarters and Regions. 0
Frequency of System Update: Updates occur monthly for IRIS2 and TOXNET.
Quarterly for NTIS diskettes.
System Software: CLIPPER
System Features: Access to IRIS through N1LM’s TOXNET allows free text
search capability, full Boolean logic, a powerful and flexible command language,
and a variety of online user assistance features. Online and offline printing of
entire or specified portions of records is available as are a variety of customized
print options. To aid users in accessing and understanding the data in IRIS
chemical files, the following supportive information is provided online:
• Alphabetic and Chemical Abstract Services (CAS) Registry number lists
of chemicals in IRIS.
• Background documents.
• User’s guide.
• EPA technical contacts.
• Glossaries.
QA/QC: Methodologies are peer reviewed by EPA’s Science Advisory Board.
Extensive review procedures are included in IRIS official procedures, such as
concurrence by all workgroup members. Additionally, online checks and edits
are included in the system.
Access Restrictions: There is no restricted access at this time.
Fees: TOXNET fees are currently $35/hour (10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST),
$25/hour off-peak. Each NTIS update costs $140.00.
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Technical Support: For IRIS technical support, contact
iRIS User Support Unit (contractors)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Criteria and Assessment Office
Office of Research and Development
26 West Martin Luther King Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45268
(513) 569-7254
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (CST)
Monday - Friday
Messages may be left after hours, arid calls will be returned.
Outreach Eftorte: Exhibits, speeches, and training are given. Each EPA Region
has an IRIS coordinator who performs outreach activities. Efforts are targeted
primarily at professional organizations.
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Sponsoring Office: Office of Administration and Resources Management,
Office of Information and Resources Management,
Information Management and Services Division,
Information Access Branch
Primary Contact: Jonda Byrd
Telephone: (513) 569-7183
Fax: (513) 569-7186
Means of Access: OLS is available to EPA employees and the public
directly, online, through EPA’s mainframe.
EPA staff
Connecting to the mainframe through
telecommunications software:
At “Enter system choice” prompt type IBMPSI
Select F. EPA OLS
Connecting to the mainframe through SNA Gateway:
Select 6. Public Access
Select 1. OLS
Public
Dial-In Access (919) 549-0720
At first system prompt type II3MPSI
Select F. EPA OLS
Internet Address: EPAIBM.RTPNC.EPA.GOV
Select 6. Public Access
Select 1. OLS
Hours: EPA mainframe—24 hours/day, except from
8:00 p.m. Sunday to 7:00 a.m. Monday (EST).
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Subject Emphasis: OLS references the information resources maintained by
the EPA library network.
Purpose of System: The purpose of OLS is to improve access to the wealth of
information available from the EPA Headquarters, Regional, and Laboratory
libraries.
Users: OLS is used by EPA, consultants, and the general public.
Information In System: OLS contains bibliographic citations from books, EPA
and other federal agency technical reports, conference proceedings, indices,
audiovisual materials, maps, journals, and a variety of other documents. OLS
provides summaries of selected titles. Information contained in the following
databases is also listed in OLS:
• National Catalog (NCAT)—NCAT contains items cataloged in the
Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) and reports indexed and
maintained by NTIS.
• Hazardous Waste Superfund Collection Database (HAZW)—HAZW
contains items maintained in the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency
Response’s Hazardous Waste Superfund Collection.
• Clean Lakes Database (LAKE)—LAKE contains items indexed by the
Clean Lakes Clearinghouse in EPA’s Office of Water on subjects such as
lake management, protection, and restoration.
• Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) Chemical Collection
Database (CHEM)—CHEM contains citations of microfiche copies of
articles in the OPFT Chemical Collection System.
• Regional Files—OLS contains lists of holdings from certain EPA
Regional libraries.
information Source: Information in 013 is obtained from EPA program
offices, Regional offices, and NTIS.
Frequency of System Update: 01$ is updated as follows: OCLC—every two
weeks; NTIS—quarterly; others—vary.
System Software: BASIS
System Features: 01$ provides key-word access and may be searched using
user-friendly menus. Searchers can use fields, such as title, author, subject, key-
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word, or year of publication to perform searches. Further description of OLS
capabilities is available in user documentation.
QAJQC: Quality assurance and quality control is performed primarily by OCLC
staff for the National Catalog. QA/QC for the other databases is performed by 0
the database sponsor.
Access Restrictions: There is no restricted access at this time.
Technical Support: The Public Access OLS User Guide is available from the
Public Information Center (PlC) (202) 260-7751 or (202) 260-2080. For other
technical questions contact John Knight at (919) 541-2794.
Outreach Efforts: A brochure is available upon request by contacting the
Public Information Center (PlC) (202) 260-2080. Demonstrations of OLS are given
at professional conferences, meetings, and EPA open houses held in EPA
libraries. Demonstrations can be requested by contacting any EPA library or
Jonda Byrd.
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MEANS OFACCESS
EPA’s Mainframe Computing Systems
EPA’s National Computer Center (NCC) provides the primary mainframe
computing resources through which EPA’s staff at Headquarters, Regions, and
Laboratories access EPA’s databases. In addition, selected EPA databases can be
accessed on the NCC computer systems by EPA’s data sharing partners, such as
state and local governments, contractors, and grantees. Private companies,
corporations, and individuals can request access to some Agency databases
through the National Technical Information Service (NTIS—discussed on page
328 of this appendix).
To access the various computer systems, EPA users must first have an EPA user
ID. This ID can be obtained by submitting a request to the appropriate EPA
Account Manager or ADP Coordinator who will then request registration from
the Time Sharing Service Management System (TSSMS) office at the NCC. Upon
approval of the request, the user is sent an ID, a password, and general user
information. For further information on EPA computing services, contact the
NCC User Support Hotline at (800) 334-2405.
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Another mechanism that can be utilized by the public to request information
from EPA is the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. A FOIA is a written
request for records held or believed to be held by EPA where a record is defined
as any existing document, memorandum, report, photograph, sound or magnetic
recording, computer tape, drawing, or other medium in which information has
been preserved. FC)IAs are usually utilized when there are not other direct
methods, such as hotlines or dearinghouses, available through which the public
can request the information. EPA will release the requested information unless it
falls under one of the following nine exemptions:
• Matters of national defense or foreign policy.
• Internal Agency rules.
• Information exempted by other statutes.
• Trade secrets, commercial, or financial information—Confidential
Business Information (CBJ).
• Privileged inter- or intra-Agency memoranda.
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• Personal privacy. 0
• Records or information compiled for law enforcement purposes.
• Records of financial institutions.
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• Geographical or geophysical information and data concerning wells.
FOIA authorizes EPA to charge requestors the direct cost for any searching,
reviewing, and duplication required to respond to the request if these costs
exceed $25.00. To submit a FOIA request to EPA, a written letter, detailing the
subject matter of interest, should be submitted to:
Jeralene B. Green
FOIA Officer
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, A-101
401 M Street, SW.
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 3824048
National Library of Medicine (NLM)
Certain EPA systems utilize the resources of the National Library of Medicine
(NLM) to make information available to the public. NLM provides access to
information through the Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System
(MEDLARS), an online computer system. Most EPA systems are maintained on
one component of MEDLARS, TOXNET (TOXicology Data NETwork), width is
oriented to information on hazardous effects and toxicology of various chemical
substances. TOXNET, which runs on a series of mini-computers, is managed by
NLM’s Toxicology Information Program.
TOXNET was designed to be user-friendly and offers many modules for
building and reviewing records and many sophisticated search and retrieval
features, including free text searching. Extensive online user assistance is
available, and the TO)(NET Gateway allows access to other files in MEDLARS.
Additional features, including cross-file searching and printing and special
menus for users with little computer experience, are under development.
TOXNET is available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, with the exception of a brief
daily maintenance period. TOXNET fees are currently $35/hour (10:00 a.m. to
500 p.m. EST) and $25/hour during all other times. TOXNIET may be accessed
using any standard telecommunications software package, including Grateful-
Med, or through COMPUSERVE, TELENFF, INFONET, or TYMNTET
telecommunication networks.
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To access TOXNET, users must register by contacting the following office:
National Library of Medicine
Specialized Information Services Division
8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20894
(301) 496-6531
National Techn Ical Information Service (NTiS)
The National Technical Information Service (NTIS), a component of the
Department of Commerce, is used extensively by many EPA system managers to
make information available to the public.
NTIS sells publications as well as information in electronic formats, including
diskettes, CD ROMs, magnetic tape, and digital tape. Additionally, NTIS offers
online access to certain EPA systems by providing an account to EPA’s
mainframe at the National Computer Center (NCC) in Research Triangle Park,
NC Private companies, corporations, and individuals can make requests for
online access directly to NTIS. NTIS will request clearance from the appropriate
database manager, coordinate all registration agreements, and bill the customer
directly for computer services provided by the NCC. NTIS is a self-supporting
organization which receives no appropriated funds. Therefore, all products are
sold on a cost-plus-fee basis.
For additional information, NTIS can be contacted at
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161
(800) 553-NTIS (for ordering publications and other products)
(703)4874650 (for ordering publications and other
products)
(703) 4874807 (for online service information)
(919) 541-2586 (TE}D)
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SYSTEMS UNDER DEVELOPMENT I
There are currently several systems under development at EPA which meet the
criteria for “major systems” as defined in the introduction to this directory,
induding
• The Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act 313
Targeting System (ETS).
• The Non-CLP Superfund Analytical Services Tracking System.
Although these systems have not been fully implemented, they are briefly
described below in order to better inform individuals about the types of
information which will be available within the Agency and how to obtain it.
Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act 313 Targeting
System (ETS)
The Emergency Planning and Community Eight to Know Act (EPCRA) 313
Targeting System (ETS), which is being developed by the Office of Prevention,
Pesticides, and Toxic Substance’s Office of Compliance Monitoring, is intended
to identify facilities that have not met EPCRA reporting requirements and to
support the EPCRA Inspection Program’s inspection targeting and non-
compliance notification processes in an automated fashion. The national system
will reside on the EPA mainframe in ADABAS while the Regions wifi have PC
versions in Clipper. This system is currently in the pilot stage in six Regions and
should be fully implemented in fiscal year 1992. For further information, contact
David Meredith
Office of Compliance Monitoring
Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, SW.
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 260-7864
Non-Contract Laboratory Program Supertund Analytical Services Tracking
System
The Superfund program is EPA ’s largest user of chemical analytical services
provided through the Contract Laboratory Program (CLP) and other sources
(categorized as non-CLP) due to Superfund’s need for data to support
enforcement activities, including litigation. To ensure that these activities are
successful, the data must be technically sound and legally defensible. Therefore,
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careful oversight and management, including extensive tracking and quality
assurance (QA), of EPA ’s analytical services is critical.
The Non-Contract Laboratory Program Superfund Analytical Services Tracking
System, currently being developed by the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency
Response’s Hazardous Site Evaluation Division, will track and monitor
management-level non-CLP analytical services information similar to the CLP
Analytical Results database (CARD), which tracks CL? analytical services. The
new system will house key information on the magnitude, quality, and specific
use of non-CL? analytical services (both fixed laboratory and field analytical
services) which support Superfund. The development of this system was
required by the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (OSWER)
Directive 9240.0-2 and its accompanying guidance directive.
The system will allow users to:
• Track nonCLP analytical services in terms of laboratory or field facility,
analysis type, or activity type.
• Monitor contractor’s selection of non-CL? analytical services.
• Identify all samples analyzed by a laboratory in the event of problems
with that laboratory.
Information for the system will be collected at the Regional level and then sent to
EPA Headquarters on a quarterly basis for national compilation.
The system is still in prototype development. For further information, contact
David Eng
Hazardous Site Evaluation Division
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, SW
Mail Code OS-230
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 2604619
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CHAPTER 6: Library and In formation Services
Library and Infonnatitim Services provides information on the collections of each of
the EPA libraries and information service operations. It describes the wide range
of general and specialized services offered to EPA staff and other users.
The mission of the EPA Library Network is to improve access to information for
EPA decisionmaking. The National Library Network Program provides the
overall framework to accomplish the mission, issues Agencywide policy and
guidance, and provides client and library network communication.
Library and Information Services is arranged by EPA organizational structure. An
overview of the EPA Library Network is followed by Headquarters information
services. Libraries in the ten Regions are then described, with the Regional
Library listed first, followed by Laboratory libraries in that Region.
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National Library Network Program . 335
Headquarters Library, Washington, DC 337
Legislative Reference Library, Washington, DC 341
Law Library, Washington, DC 343 L I )
Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Library (OPPT),
Washington, DC 345
Region 1 Library, Boston, MA 347
Environmental Research Laboratory Library, Narragansett, RI 350
Region 2 Library, New York, NY 352
Region 2 Field Office Library, Edison, NJ 354
Region 3 Information Resource Center, Philadelphia, PA 356
Central Regional Laboratory Library, Annapolis, MD 359
Region 4 Library, Atlanta, GA 361
Library Services Office, Research Triangle Park, NC 364
Environmental Research Laboratory Library, Gulf Breeze, FL 366
Environmental Research Laboratory Library, Athens, GA 368
Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards Library (OAQPS),
Research Triangle Park, NC 370
Atmospheric Sciences Modeling Division
Library (AREAL), Research Triangle Park, NC 372
Region 5 Library, Chicago, IL 374
Andrew W. Breidenbach Environmental
Research Center Library (AWBERC), Cincinnati, OH 377
Environmental Criteria and Assessment Office,
Technical Information Unit ( ‘FlU), Cincinnati, OH 380
National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory (NVFEL) Library,
Ann Arbor, Ml 382
Environmental Research Laboratory Library, Duluth, MN 384
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Region 6 Library, Dallas, TX. 387
Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Library, Ada, OK. 389
Region 7 Library, Kansas City, KS 392
Region 8 Library, Denver, CO 394
National Enforcement Investigations Center Library (NEIC),
Denver, CO 396
Region 9 Library, San Francisco, CA 398
Environmental Monitoring Systems Laboratory Library (EMSL),
Las Vegas, NV 401
Region 10 Library, Seattle, WA 403
Environmental Research Laboratory Library (ERL-C),
Corvallis, OR 405
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Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Information Management and Services Division
Office of Information Resources Management
401 M Street, SW, PM-211 D
Washington, DC 20460
Fax: (202) 260-3923
Principal Contact(s):
Name: Jonda Byrd
Responsibility: National Program Manager for Libraries
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
A.W. Breidenbach Environmental Research Center
26 West Martin Luther I cing Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45268
Telephone: (513) 569-7183
Email Box Name: BYRD.JONDA
Fax: (513) 569-7186
Name: Mary Hoffman (contractor)
Responsibility: Network Coordinator for Libraries
Telephone: (202) 260-7762
Email Name: HOFFMAN.MARY
Fax: (202) 260-6257
Description of Program: The National Library Network Program supports the
Network by providing resource sharing tools, a network strategy,
communications mechanisms, and other management support to assure that the
libraries fully support the Agency’s mission.
The U.S. Protection Agency is comprised of a Headquarters Office in
Washington, DC, 10 Regional offices, and specialized, Scientific Laboratories
located throughout the country. There are EPA network libraries located in
Headquarters, Regional offices, and Laboratories to support this organizational
structure.
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Description of Services Provided: The libraries and other information
services contain a combined collection of more than 150,000 books, 5,100 journal
subscriptions, 364,000 hard copy reports, 3,200,000 documents on microfilm and
microfIche, 9,000 journal article reprints, and 25,000 maps.
Several libraries have special information products tailored to EPA library needs
and special collections on specific subjects. In 1986, the Headquarters Library
developed the Hazardous Waste Superfund Collection for the entire network.
Titles are held by 17 selected EPA libraries.
Description of Finding Aids: The information resources of the EPA library
network are listed in the network’s Online Library System (OLS). As a central
library catalog for the system, it provides access to the wealth of information
available from the libraries. The OLS offers author, title, and keyword access to
documents and makes it possible to retrieve information relevant to almost any
request. Abstracts of selected titles enhance the value of OLS.
To facilitate ease of access to the documents in the Hazardous Waste Superfund
Collection (HWSFC), the Hazardous Waste Superfund Database (HWSFD) was
developed. The database, which is updated bimonthly, contains keywords and
abstracts of all the documents in the collection. The HWSFD is available on OLS.
The public can now access the OLS with a computer and modem. Free access to
the system is available by direct dialing the Agency’s National Computer Center
in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The public may also access the OLS
through Internet, a broad network of interconnected computer networks. For
detailed information on the procedures for accessing OLS via direct dial or the
Internet network, see the OLS entry on page 321 in Chapter 5, Major EPA
Environmental Databases. Contact the Public Information Center at (202) 260-
2080 for the Public Acc s Online Librrznj System (OLS) User’s Guide. Those who
require more complex information can set up an account for an enhanced
version of OLS.
In addition to the EPA network catalog, most of the EPA library network’s
holdings can be found on OCLC’s (Online Computer Library Center), national
cataloging system with 2700 member libraries.
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Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Headquarters Library
401 M Street, SW, Room 2904
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-5921 or 5922
Email Name: L IBRARY.HQ
Fax: (202) 260-6257
OCLC Code: EJB/03B
Project Officer: Jonda Byrd
Staff (contractors): Head Librarian Lois Ramponi
Head Librarian
Hazardous Waste Felice Sacks
Reference Librarian Robin Cook
Reference Librarian Cathy flanagan
Reference Librarian/Water Mary Beth Weaver
Interlibrary Loan Librarian Carol Bechtel
Acquisitions Librarian Michelle Tsai
Technical Services
Address: EPA Library Technical Services Center
401 M Street, SW, PM-211B
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-5358
Staff (contractors): Head Librarian/Technical Services Greti Cox
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
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The EPA Headquarters Library provides information services covering a wide
range of environmental and related subjects of interest to EPA staff. Restricted
services are available to the general public. Major subject areas include:
• Hazardous Waste
• Management
• Water
• Test Methods
There is also a collection of materials on soda!, economic, legislative, legal,
administrative, and management projects related to all aspects of environmental
policy.
The Headquarters Library collection is comprised of 14,000 books; 625 current
subscriptions to journals, abstracts and indexes, newsletters, and newspapers;
20,585 hard copy documents and technical reports generated by government
sources or the private sector; 365,000 documents on microfiche, including
technical reports produced by EPA and its predecessor agencies; and a microfilm
collection that includes back files of newspapers, abstracts and indexes, and
periodicals.
Library Services
Acquisitions: The acquisitions unit processes orders for subscriptions and
reference materials for the Headquarters Library only. The library also orders
EPA documents, technical manuals, books, and journals from the National
Technical information Service (NTiS) and the U.S. Government Printing Office
(GPO).
Cataloging: The cataloging unit processes books, journals, and other documents
from all EPA libraries into the Online Library System (OLS).
Circulation: Bcoks, journals, and documents from the Headquarters Library
collection are circulated to EPA employees.
Interlibrary Loan (ILL): The library borrows books and other materials not in
the library collection for use by EPA staff and contractors. Requests are accepted
from other libraries via OCLC, mail, telephone, and fax.
Reference: On-site ready reference service is available to EPA staff and the
public. More extensive reference service is provided to EPA staff as required.
Online Services: Computerized searching of commerdal databases and
selected EPA databases is performed for EPA employees to retrieve information
for policy decisions, report preparation, data analysis, and background research
and for preparation of special subject bibliographies.
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Online Systems: Chemical Information System (CIS), DIALOG, LEXIS/NEXIS, 0
National Library of Medicine (NLM), Congressional Quarterly (CQ) Washington •
Alert, Hazardous Waste Superftmd Database (HWSFD), Integrated Risk
Information System (IRIS), Information Systems Inventory ( 1ST), Reuters, Econet,
and Gemnet
CD ROM Systems: The following titles are available at stand-alone
workstations: MEDLINE (1983—present), NTIS (1985—present), GPO
(1976—present), CHEMBANK, Books in Print Plus, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI),
Occupational Safety and Health (OSH-ROM), TOXLINE (1981—present),
Pestbank, Po1Tox I (1982—present), Public Affairs Information Service (PATS)
(1972—present), Energy and Environment Disc (1980—present), Enviro/
Energyline Abstracts Plus, Aquatic Sciences & Fisheries Abstracts (1982—present),
Water Resources Abstracts (1967—present), AirCHIEF, and EPA/NOAA LINC
database.
Publications Currently Available:
These bibliographies are compiled based on special requests by EPA employees.
• Environmental Statistics
• Technology Transfer: Hotlines
• Wetlands Protection
• Marine Debris
• Management Bibliographies:
- Managing in the Public Sector
— Resistance to Change
— Office of the Future: The Manager’s Role
- Effective Performance Appraisal
- Total Quality Management
— Strategic Planning
— Project Management
• Management Bibliographies (continued):
- Leadership: Quality Management for the Future
— Management Transition
— Managing a Diverse Work Force
- Contract Management
— Effective Conference Planning
— Teamwork: Employee Involvement
— Leadership Styles
— Public Policy Mechanisms: Non-regulatory Options for
Environmental Protection
- The Customer Strategy
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Brochures:
• Searching for Answers: A Guide to the CD-ROM Collection
• Special Library Collection: Hazardous Waste
• Access to Journals: A subject guide to the Headquarters Library Journal
Collection
• Video Collection Catalog
• EPA Headquarters Library: We Speak Your Language When It Comes
to Your Information Needs
Bulletins:
• The Catalyst (monthly)
• Water Cycle (monthly)
• OERR Infoline (monthly)
Equipment: One photocopy machine for patrons, six microform reader!
printers, one CD ROM player, one VCR, tape players, a large screen monitor,
two patron IBM PC ’s, and a Macintosh computer with laser printers.
Bulletin Boards: (Jean-Up Information Bulletin Board (CLU-IN), Pollution
Prevention Information Exchange System (PIES) of the Pollution Prevention
Information Clearinghouse (PPIC), Office of Research and Development (ORD)
Bulletin Board System (BBS).
Audiovisual Materials: The library maintains a collection of audio and
videotapes. The majority of the titles are about management related topics,
although there is a growing collection on hazardous waste issues and general
environmental issues. Audiovisual materials circulate to EPA staff overnight or
over the weekend. Special arrangements can be requested if the materials are
needed for longer periods of time, depending on the demand for the material.
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Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Legislative Reference Library, A-102
401 M Street, SW, Room 2439
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-5425
Email Box Name: PLAflEN.JOAN
Fax: (202) 260-8866
OCLC Code: N/A
Staff: Head Librarian Joan Flatten
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
The Legislative Reference Library is maintained by the Associate Administrator
for Congressional and Legislative Affairs, to provide federal environmental
legislative information for the Agency.
The collection contains more than 8,000 documents produced by Congress,
including copies of bills, reports, public laws, committee prints, committee
hearings, legislative histories, the Congressional Record (5—6 years), Senate and
House calendars and phone books, the Congressional Directory, and other
congressional reports when possible. The collection also contains many
reference guides and a number of periodicals.
The library tracks the status of current environmental, budget, and federal
personnel legislation. The information is organized by subject, bill number,
committee, and so forth. The library maintains a card catalog of the
congressional hearings it retains.
The library compiles lists and reports on the status of bills pending before the
current and past Congresses, and also prepares legislative histories and secures
legislative histories from other sources. Abstracts of the Congressional Record are
compiled each day Congress is in session and any individual may request to be
placed on the mailing list for these abstracts.
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Ubrary Services
Acquisitions: The Legislative Reference Library receives all congressional
documents for the Agency.
Circulation: Copies of materials are provided to EPA employees as long as
supplies last. When supplies are exhausted and can no longer be acquired, file
copies of documents may be photocopied.
Reference Services: The library staff provides reference assistance to EPA
employees and the public as time permits.
Equipment: PCs, and a photocopier.
Online Systems: The library conducts searches on the LEGI-SLATE database.
Publications currently available:
• Congressional Publications (bills, reports, laws, hearings)
• Congressional Research Service Documents
• Office of Technology Assessment Reports
• EPA Laws
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LAW LIBRARY
WASHINGTON, DC
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Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Law Library, LE43OL
401 M Street, SW, Room 2902
Washington, DC 20460
TeLephone: (202) 260-5919
Email Box Name: LIBRARY.LAW
Fax: (202) 260-7883 or 7884
OCLC Code: EJC/03G
Staff: Head Librarian Barbara Pedrini Morrison
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
The Office of General Counsel (0CC) maintains the EPA Law Library to provide
legal information services primarily to its staff, although services are also
extended to the Agency’s enforcement personnel, the Administrative Law
Judges, the Environmental Appeals Board, program attorney-advisers, and
Regional office employees.
The collection contains approximately 11,000 volumes of legal and
law-related material concentrating on federal law, with special emphasis on
administrative and environmental law. Included are statutes, codes, regulations,
case reporters, digests, citators, and legal reference sources, as well as looseleaf
services, newspapers, and 75 current law reviews and periodicals. In particular,
the Law Library owns Statutes at Large from 1931 to the present and U.S. Code
Congressional and Administrative News from 1946 to the present.
Of special interest are archival holdings of the EPA General Counsel Opinions
and, in hardcopy and microfiche, Title 40 (Protection of the Environment) of the
Code of Federal Regulations from 1972 to the present, as well as microfiche of other
(YR titles from inception: T. 5, Administrative Personnel; T. 21, Food and
Drugs; T. 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters; T. 41, Public Contracts and
Property Management; T. 42, Public Health; and T. 48, FAR System.
The microfiche collection also covers the Congressional Record (1969 to date), the
Pedenil Register (1970 to date) and legislative histories of laws relevant to EPA ’s
mission.
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Ubrary Services
Acquisitions: The Law Library staff selects all new collection materials and
processes orders for those items, as well as for the books and journals required
by individual 0CC offices.
Cataloging: New acquisitions are cataloged by the Law Library staff who enter
records on the OCLC database for incorporation into the EPA Online Library
System (OLS).
Circulation: Materials circulate to in-house Agency staff and, by messenger
pickup. to the local community. Loan records are maintained manually.
Interlibrary Loan (ILL): Interlibrary loan is restricted to local borrowers able to
utilize messenger services. Reproduced material is made available through fax or
overnight mail delivery.
Reference Services: Services are provided to the Office of General Counsel
(0CC), the Office of Enforcement, the Administrative Law Judges, the
Environmental Appeals Board, the Regional Counsels, EPA legal staff at
Headquarters, the EPA Library Network, private law firms, and law schools
across the country.
Online Services: Searches are performed for attorneys, attorney-advisors, and
judges who require citations for court decisions, full text of judicial opinions, law
review artides, treaties, and related legal information..
Online Systems: Justice Retrieval and Inquiry System (JURIS), Enforcement
Document Retrieval System (EDRS), LEXIS, and OCLC.
Equipment: Photocopier and microform reader/printer are available for patron
use.
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Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
Library (OPPT), TS-793
401 M Street, SW, Room NE-B002
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-3944
Email Box Name: LIBRARY.TSCA
Fax: (202) 260-4659
OCLC Code: EJE/03T
Project Officer: Gerry Brown
Staff (contractors): Head Librarian Tim Schoepke
Reference Librarian Randall Brinkhuis
Reference Librarian Blanca Chou
Reference Librarian Don Yong
Reference Librarian Lisa Capozzoli
Reference Librarian Geffry King
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) Library is in the
Information Management Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances (OPPTS).
The library collection covers chemical literature in the following areas:
• Chemical Toxicity
• Toxicology
• Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
• Environmental Health and Safety
• Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
The Library supports programs under TSCA and EPCRA.
The OPPT Chemical Library has 5,000 books, 94 current journals, a collection of
20,660 technical reports (including those supported by OPTS), a microform
wllection of 140,074 scientific and technical journal articles, and three national
newspapers.
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Library Services
Acquisitions: Acquisitions staff orders monographs, serials, and technical
reports for the OPPT Library.
Cataloging: All books, reports, and reference materials acquired are cataloged
on-site and entered into the EPA Online Library System (OLS).
Circulation: Books and reports circulate to EPA employees. The library uses the
EPA Online Library System circulation system module.
lnterlibrary Loan QLL): The Library loans circulating material and photocopies
through Interlibrary Loan. The Library maintains cooperative agreements with
other libraries to borrow books, reports, and photocopies for Office of Pollution
Prevention and Toxics, Office of Research and Development (ORD), and Office
of Drinking Water (ODW) staff. ILL transactions are conducted through OCLC.
Reference: Extensive reference service is provided for 0Th, ORD, and 05W
staff. Reference service is also available for other EPA employees, including
regional EPA staff, EPA contractors, and the general public. Library staff
handles requests from the Toxic Release Inventory User Support (‘FRI-US) line
for EPA staff, industry, and the general public.
Online Services: Uterature searches are compiled for 0Th, ORD, and 05W
staff.
Online Systems: CAS Online, Chemical Information System (CS), DIALOG,
LEXIS/NEXIS, National Library of Medicine (TOXL]NE/TOXNET), Integrated
Risk Information System (IRIS), Chemicals in Commerce Information System
(CICS), Toxic Release Inventory System (TRI), and Roadmaps.
CD ROM Systems: The following titles are available at a stand-alone
workstation: TOXLINE, CHEM-ID, Toxic Release Inventory (TRJ).
Publications Currently Available:
• TOXINFO
• Biotechnology News
• Biotechnology Pathfinder
Equipment: One photocopier, two microfiche reader/printers, microfilm
reader/printer, microfiche duplicator, six IBM compatible personal computers,
and two CD ROM players.
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REGION 1 LIBRARY
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
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Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 1 Library/LIB
JFK Federal Building
Boston, MA 02203
Telephone: (617) 565-3300
Email Box Name: LIBRARY.REG1
Fax: (617) 565-3346
OCLC Code: EHA/O IA
Project Officer: Michael T. MacDougali
Staff (contractors): Head Librarian Peg Nelson
Reference Librarian Judy Saravis
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Research Library for Solid Waste
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Research Library for Solid Waste/HER-CAN6
JFK Federal Building
Boston, MA 02203
Telephone: (617) 573-9687
Fax: (617) 573-9662
Staff (contractors): Head Librarian Fred Friedman
Flours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(Open to public by appointment only)
Monday - Friday
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The EPA Region I Library was established in 1967 at the New England Basins
Office of the Federal Water Pollution Control Administration. The collection has
been extensively developed in the areas of:
• Air Pollution and Control
• Environmental Law
• Health Effects
• Pesticides and Toxic Substances
• Solid and Hazardous Waste
• Test Methods (EPA)
• Water Pollution and Control
• Wetlands
The combined Regional and law library is operated by the Information Branch of
the Planning and Management Division. The combined collections consist of
approximately 10,000 books, 5,000 documents, 7,000 EPA reports, 100,000
microfiche, and 125 journal titles in two locations: Main Library and the New
England Regional Laboratory Library in Lexington, MA.
Special collections include the Hazardous Waste Superfund Collection, Wetlands
collection, Envirofiche since 1980, subject files, the Federal Register on microfiche
since 1970, a collection of EPA Test Methods, and a Public Information Collection
(P lC).
The library provides a full range of services to more than 700 EPA staff, plus
other federal, state, and municipal agencies. It is open to the public.
The Research Library for Solid Waste was established within the Waste
Management Division in 1989 to collect, catalog, disseminate, provide research
assistance, and publish information in the subject fields of nonhazardous solid
waste and recycling, principally concerning the New England Region. It also
handles information about innovative technological developments, case studies,
and solid waste management programs internationally, concentrating on
Europe, Japan, and the Third World. Typical requests cover the following
subjects: recycling, disposal of types of waste materials, composting, and waste
minimization.
Ubrary SeMces
Acquisitions: The library budgets for and orders most of the books and
periodicals for the Region.
Cataloging: The library catalogs all books, documents and unnumbered EPA
reports using the EPA Online Library System and adds holdings to OCLC. A
printed book-catalog offers local subject headings and title access to the
collection.
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circulation: All materials, except reference, circulate for a 2-week period to
qualified borrowers. ILL materials circulate for 4 weeks.
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Interlibrary Loan (ILL): irtterlibrary loans are transacted primarily through
OCLC, but American Library Association (ALA) forms or phone requests are
accepted. Organizations (in the Region) without libraries may apply for
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Reference: Both phone and on-site reference assistance are available to anyone.
Online Services: The Library maintains access to multiple computer database
systems and will search for EPA and regional governmental agencies, but not the
public. OLS, CD ROM, or the PC-based systems are available to the public.
Online Systems: CAS Online, Dun & Bradstreet, DIALOG, National Library of
Medicine (NLM), Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS), Enforcement
Document Retrieval System (EDRS), Records of Decision System (RODS), and
Department of Justice’s Justice Retrieval and Inquiry System (fURlS).
CD ROM Systems: CHEMBANK, OSH-ROM, Enviro/Energyline Abstracts
Plus, Educational Resources information Center (ERIC), and Federal Register are
available on the LAN. McGraw-Hill Science and Technology and Kirk-Othiner
Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology are also available.
Publications currently available:
• What’s New (monthly acquisitions)
EApment: A microfiche reader/printer and a photocopy machine are available
to all library patrons for the free reproduction of up to 20 pages. CD ROMs
through a PC workstation and an OLS terminal are available for public access.
Bulletin Boards: Pollution Prevention Information Exchange System (PIES),
Office of Research and Development Electronic Bulletin Board System (ORD
BBS), Alternative Technology Treatment Information Center (A1TIC), and
Clean-Up Information Bulletin Board (CLU-IN).
Audiovisual Materials: There are over 50 tides in the combined film/videotape
collection. Loan policies for audiovisual titles correspond to those for other
library materials, except for the one-week borrowing period.
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ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LABORATORY LIBRARY
NARRAGANSETT, RHODE ISLAND
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Research Laboratory Library
27 Tarzwell Drive
Narragansett, RI 02882
Telephone: (401) 782-3025
Email Box Name:
Fax: (401) 782-3030
OCLC Code: EHB/0lB
Project Officer: Richard Lapan
Staff (contractors): Head Librarian Rose Ann Gamache
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Friday
The Environmental Research Laboratory Narragansett (ERLN), with its Field
Station in Newport, Oregon, is the Agency’s center for marine, coastal, and
estuarine water quality research.
The library at ERLN is a highly specialized scientific and technical library,
providing support services for the following research areas:
• Estuarine and marine disposal and discharge of complex wastes,
dredged materials, and other wastes.
• Water use designation and quality criteria for estuarine and
marine water and sediment.
• Environmental assessment of ocean discharge.
These research program areas involve the development, evaluation, and
application of techniques and test systems for measuring and predicting the
transport, fate, and biological and ecosystem effects of complex and other wastes
in estuarine and marine systems.
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The primary function of the library is to obtain and provide specialized BR
reference materials and library services for technical and administrative B
personnel working at ERLN. Secondly, the library wifi service information
requests from other EPA facilities and libraries. The library consists of a single
centralized core library and numerous specialized individual libraries located
physically as is convenient to the respective users. The library is comprised of
3,368 books, 38 journal subscriptions, abstracts, and bulletins. Also, a small
document collection including EPA reports is held. us
Subject areas are:
• Marine Biology
• Marine Organisms
Ubrary Services
Selection, acquisition, current awareness, circulation, reference, irtterlibrary loan,
information retrieval, translations, and cataloging.
Acquisition: Books, technical reports, reprints, and microforms are ordered for
research staff.
Circulation: EPA staff and contractors may borrow materials from the library.
Materials are subject to recall by library staff for inventory or for other
requestors.
Interlibrary Loan: The library borrows materials for EPA staff and contractors.
CD ROM Systems: Toxic Release Inventory (Tifi), Aquatic Sciences and
Fisheries Abstracts, Pol-.Tox, and Current Contents (Life Sciences).
Online Systems: Grateful Med. ECL1PS database, Environmental Monitoring
Methods Index (EMMI).
Equipment: A photocopy machine and two personal computers are available
for library use.
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REGION 2 UBRARY
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
Address: US. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 2 Library
26 Federal Plaza, Room 402
New York, NY 10278
Telephone: (212) 264-2881
Email Box Name: UBRARY.REG.2
Fax: (212) 264-5433
OCLC Code: ETA/02A
Project Officer: Robert Messina
Staff (contractors): Head Librarian Eveline M. Goodman
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
EPA Region 2 is comprised of New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the U.S.
Virgin Islands. The Region 2 library was organized in 1965 under the auspices
of the Federal Water Pollution Control Administration. It is currently part of the
Information Systems Branch, within the Office of Policy and Management.
The library provides a range of reference services, primarily to EPA program
staff and other federal, state, and municipal agencies. Secondary reference
services and information support is provided to the general public, including
consultants, private industry, students, and citizen groups.
The Region 2 Library collection comprises approximately 2,354 monographs and
books; 5,107 federal, state, and local documents and technical reports; 15
videocassettes; and 76 journal subscriptions, as well as a microfiche collection of
approximately 160,000 reports, mainly EPA. The Library also possesses the
Federal Register (1986 to date) and the 1987 Toxic Release Inventory on microfiche.
It has subject collections in hazardous and solid waste, environmental law, and
computer/systems management.
Ubrary Services
Acquisitions: Books, technical reports, newsletters, journal subscriptions, Ct)
ROMs, maps, and audio- and videocassettes are acquired for the library.
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cataloging: All books and library materials are cataloged into the EPA Online SR
Library System (OLS), the national catalog, via OCLC.
Circulation: All materials, except the reference collection, circulate to EPA staff
for a four-week period. Journals and maps circulate for a two-week period.
Other libraries may borrow via interlibrary loan.
Interlibrary Loan (iLL): ILLs, for both lending and borrowing, are transacted
through OCLC; but requests using American Library Association ILL forms are
accepted. Requests are accepted via telephone, in writing, or electronic mail.
Online Services: Online literature searches are performed for EPA staff only.
Online Systems: EPA Online Library System (OLS), DIALOG, Integrated Risk
Information System (IRIS), Hazardous Waste Superfund Database (HWSFD),
Information Systems Inventory (ISI), JURIS, LEXIS/NEXIS, and the Toxic
Release Inventory (TRI) System.
CD ROM Systems: The following CD ROM databases are available via the
local area network: NTIS, GPO, Pol-Tox I, CHEMBANK, OSH-ROM, Toxline,
Pestbank, Microsoft Bookshelf, Enviro/Energyline (Bowker), BNFLEX, and
Federal Register on CD ROM. Computer Select and the Toxic Release Inventory
(Tifi) are available at a stand-alone workstation.
Reference Services: The library staff provides reference assistance to all
library visitors, and telephone reference is also available.
Publications Currently Available:
• Guide to Library Services
• Information Almanac (bimonthly)
• Library Acquisitions (monthly)
• Current Contents (monthly)
• CD ROM Users Guide for the LAN
• CD ROM Quick Reference
Equipment: Two IBM PCs, a MAC PC, two microfiche reader/printers, two
microfiche readers, and a CD ROM player are available in the library.
Bulletin Boards: Office of Research and Development Electronic Bulletin Board
System (01W BBS) and the Pollution Prevention Information Exchange (PIES)
Bulletin Board System.
Audiovisual Materials: The library has a small collection of audio and visual
materials which are available to EPA staff. Materials circulate for 2 weeks.
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REGiON 2 FIELD OFFICE UBRARY
EDISON, NEW JERSEY
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 2 Field Office Library, MS-245
2890 Woodbridge Avenue, Building 209
Edison, NJ 08837
Telephone: (908) 321-6762
Email Box Name: *1 IRARY ED
Fax: (908) 321-6613
OCLC Code: EIC/02B
Project Officer: Carol Equo
Staff (contractors): Head Librarian Dorothy Szefczyk
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
The library was organized in 1966 under the auspices of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Administration. It was originally heavily oriented toward
water, but now includes materials on all EPA programs, including the following:
• Air
• Hazardous Wastes
• Pesticides
• Radiation
• Solid Waste
• Toxic Substances
• Water
At present, the collection consists of 3,500 books, 6,000 technical reports, 97
journal subscriptions, and 200,000 reports on microfiche.
Library users indude EPA staff, contractors, state agencies, academic
institutions, consultants, students, and the general public.
Ubrary Services
Acquisitions: The library orders all books, reports, and periodicals for the
Edison facility.
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Cataloging: The library catalogs all books and reports and adds holdings to
OCLC. A card catalog offers access to the collection. •
Circulation: Books and reports circulate for 4 weeks, periodicals for 1 week to
EPA staff and their contractors. No loans to the general public. The circulation
system is automated.
Interlibrary Loan (ILL): Requests are accepted in writing, by phone, or FAX.
Member of OCLC, New Jersey Library Network, and the New Jersey Union List
of Serials.
Reference Services: Reference service is available to EPA staff and contractors,
and to the general public on a limited basis.
Online Services: Online literature searches are performed for EPA staff only.
Computer Assisted Literature Search Service: DIALOG, Integrated Risk
Information System (IRIS), Hazardous Waste Superfund Database (HWSFD),
and the Online Library System (OLS).
Bulletin Boards: Office of Research and Development Bulletin Board System
(ORD BBS).
Publications Currently Available:
• Library Acquisitions (monthly)
• Current Contents (twice a month)
Equipment: Two microfiche reader/printers and a photocopy machine are
available for library users. Visitors are charged 10 cents per page.
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REGION 3 INFORMATION RESOURCE CENTER
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
RegionS Information Resource Center, 3PM52
841 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 597-0580
(215) 597-6633 Hazardous Waste Technical
Information Center
Email Box Name:
UBRARYLREG3
Fax:
OCLC Code:
(215) 597-7906
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ATFN: Info. Resource Center, 3PM521
EJA/03A
Project Officer:
Diane McCreary
Staff (contractors):
Hazardous Waste Technical
Information Center Librarian
Dawn Shellenberger
Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
(24 hour access to staff)
The Region 3 Information Resource Center (IRC) provides information support
for a wide range of environmental programs and activities conducted by the
Regional office. It also serves as an information resource for the general public.
Subject areas include:
• Air Pollution
• Employee Development
• Environmental Law
• Hazardous Waste
• Management
• Wetlands
• Pesticides
• Radiation
• Toxic Substances
• Toxicology
• Water Pollution
There are special collections on wetland ecology and hazardous waste. In
addition, a special effort is made to acquire published information on
Address:
Telephone:
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environmental conditions and trends within the five states and the District of M
Columbia which comprise Region 3.
The Region 3 IRC consists of 15,000 books, 225 subscriptions, and 8,200 technical
reports in hard copy. There are 76,000 technical reports, 30,000 environmental
impact statements, 20,000 artides and other publications on environmental topics
in microform, and 1,000 maps.
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Library Services
Acquisitions: The Region 3 IRC coordinates the acquisition of published
material throughout the Regional Office. This includes desk copies for
individual use as well as library acquisitions.
Cataloging: The IRC updates OCLC records; original cataloging is done at
Headquarters.
Circulation: EPA staff and contractors can borrow materials. The circulation
system is automated.
lnteriibrary Loan (ILL): The IRC will loan most materials on interlibrary loan.
There is a limit of 5 requests per week for non-EPA libraries. The loan period is 4
weeks and there is no charge.
Reference: The library staff provides reference assistance to EPA staff, state
employees, and the general public.
Online Services: Literature searches are performed for EPA and state
employees. CD ROM databases are available to the public for searching at no
charge. Most searches are done on specific topics. Chemical data and full text
searches are also requested.
Online Systems: Chemical Information System (CS), DIALOG, Ground Water
On-line, LEXIS/NEXIS, MEDLARS, TOXNET, Records of Decision System
(RODS), and Alternative Technology Treatment Information Center (ATTIC),
EPA Online Library System (OLS), Dow Jones.
CD ROM Systems: The Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) is available at a
standalone workstation. NTIS, Chembank, Pestbank, and Federal Register are
available on the LAN.
Publications Currently Available:
• New Acquisitions List (quarterly)
• Subject Bibliographies
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Equipment: A photocopier and two microfiche reader/printers, microfilm
reader/printer, microfiche duplicator, Macintosh II with laser printer, IBM-AT
with printer, IBM PS/2 Model 60 with laser printer, two IBM PS/2 Models 50
and CD-Net with nine drives are available.
Audiovisual Materials: The WC maintains a self-study collection of primarily
audiocassette packages for the use of EPA staff. Other EPA offices may borrow
them as welL There is also a small collection of videos on general environmental
topics available to educators.
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CENTRAL REGIONAL LABORATORY LIBRARY
ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND
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Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Central Regional Laboratory (CRL) Library
839 Bestgate Road, 3ES20
Annapolis, MD 21401-3013
Telephone: (410) 573-2799
Email Box Name: JOHNSON.ANN
Fax: (410) 573-2698
OCLC Code: EJD/03C
Project Officer: Frederick Dreisch
Staff (contractors): Head Librarian Ann Johnson
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
The Central Regional Laboratory (CRL) library was established in support of the
Regional Laboratory which started in Annapolis in 1964. The subjects in the
collection focus on:
• Chesapeake Bay
• Qiem.istry
• Automated Laboratory Technology
• Estuarine Research
• Analytical Chemistry
To serve the highly diversified expertise of the laboratory scientists and
engineers, material is provided in aquatic biology, analytical chemistry,
automated laboratory techniques, industrial wastewater monitoring, toxic and
hazardous substances, and mathematical modeling.
CRL holdings total 1,400 technical books, 5,000 reprints, 70 journal subscriptions,
and a large collection of EPA reports. CRL reports deal with water quality
management of the Chesapeake Bay and other estuaries of the Mid-Atlantic
region, and the continental shelf off Maryland and Delaware.
Library services available are acquisition, interlibrary loan, literature searches,
current awareness, and reference and information services.
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The library users include the laboratory staff, EPA libraries, federal and state
agencies, academic institutions, the scientific community, students, and the
general public.
The library houses an extensive special collection on the Chesapeake Bay.
Ubrary Services
Acquisitions: Books and journals covering topics including chemical and
automated laboratory technology for EPA staff only.
Circulation: Materials are checked out to EPA staff only and there is no
automated system.
Interlibrary Loan (ILL): Materials are loaned out to the EPA Network via
American Library Association (ALA) form or by telephone.
Reference: Reference assistance is available to EPA staff, the public, and
federal and state agencies.
Online Services: The library performs computerized literature searches for
CRL staff.
Online Systems: DIALOG, Online Library System (OLS), Chemical
Information System (US).
CD ROM Systems: EPA/NOAA LINC.
Publications currently available: iNFO Structure, an internal library
newsletter.
Equipment: One microfiche reader/printer.
Audiovisual Materials: All audiovisual materials are for CRL staff only.
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REGION 4 LIBRARY
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
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Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 4 Library, G6
345 Courtland Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30365-2401
Telephone: (404)347-4216
Email Box Name: LIBRARY.REGIV
Fax: (404)347-4486
OCLC Code: EKA/04A
Project Officer: Rebecca Kemp
Staff (contractors): Head Librarian/Coordinator Elizabeth Bibby
Head Librarian Priscilla Pride
Superfund Librarian Beverly Fulwood
Reference Librarian John Nemeth
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
(EPA Staff)
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Public)
Monday - Friday
The Region 4 Library is operated by the Information Management Branch, Office
of Policy and Management. The Library was established in May, 1973,
and provides a full range of library and information services, covering subjects
from air and water pollution to toxics and hazardous waste with a variety of
technical reports, reference books, journals, and online computer services.
Along with its large collection of environmental materials, the library offers
reference! research services, online literature searches, interlibrary loan,
selected chemical and pesticide files, and current awareness services.
At present the library owns approximately 4,000 reference books, 44,000
technical reports, 220 journals and newsletters, and an extensive microffim
collection of EPA reports, environmental impact statements and the Federal
Register. Of special interest are the environmental problems of the Southeastern
United States, namely, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North
Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
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There are 15 major collections in the Region 4 Library consisting of: Audiovisual
Materials, General Books on the Environment, Chemical Collection, EPA
Documents, Federal Register, journals, law, maps, NTIS Reports, Environmental
Impact Statements, Federal Register on microfiche, Public Display, Reference
Collection, Soil Surveys, Special Collections (Pollution Prevention, Total Quality
Management, Comparative Risk, Noise, Water), Superfund Documents, and
United States Geological Survey Publications.
25,000 topographical, geographic, and wetlands inventory maps covering the
eight states in the Region are available for staff and public use. Maps generally
do not circulate. An engineering blueprint copier is available.
The Library also houses the Regional Public Information Center (PlC).
Library Services
Acquisitions: Materials ordered include EPA documents, technical manuals,
books, and journals. Subject areas include air, water, and hazardous waste,
which are ordered from several vendors. The library also orders from the
National Technical Information Service (NTIS). The materials are ordered at the
request of EPA program offices and through a collection development process of
updating, replacing, and collection expansion.
Cataloging: Cataloging is done by library technical personnel on-site and the
records are on the EPA Online Ubrary System (OLS).
Circulation: Materials may circulate to all EPA personnel, contractors, and in
some instances state and local governments. The public may borrow EPA
documents, but not other materials (some items may be copied). Students may
borrow only through their university library. Unless designated as reference
books, most items circulate for three weeks.
Interlibrary Loan (ILL): Interlibrary loan is available to EPA staff only. Other
libraries may borrow through ILL.
Online Services: Online literature searching is available to EPA staff only.
Typical literature search topics indude toxicological information, treatment of
hazardous waste, recycling, and bioremediation.
Online Systems: DIALOG, Dun & Bradstreet, National Library of Medicine
(NLM), Records of Decision System (RODS), EPIC (OCLC), EPA Publications
and Information Center (EPIC) database, and Information America.
CD ROM Systems: Microsoft Bookshelf, National Technical Information
Service (NTIS) Bibliographic Database, MEDLINE, CI-IEMBANK, Material
Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and PEST-BANK are available on the Region’s LAN.
EPA/NOAA LIINC is available at a standalone workstation.
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Reference Services: Ready reference and limited reference services are
provided to the public, state and local governments, and contractors. Public
Information materials are provided to the public. All services including research 2
services are available for EPA staff.
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• Basic Guide to EPA Library Region 4 Resources and Services
• Superfund Highlights
Equipment: Includes four PS/2s connected to a LAN, CD ROM player
(jukebox), photocopier, engineering copier, a microfiche duplicator, and two
microfiche reader/printers.
Bulletin Boards: Clean-Up Information Bulletin Board (CLU-IN), Gulfline
Bulletin Board, 01W Bulletin Board, Drinking Water Bulletin Board, New
Resources Review Bulletin Board.
Audiovisual Materials: Twenty videocassettes are available covering air,
water, pollution prevention, and general information about EPA. The collection
is available for loan to EPA staff and limited usage by the public. Audiovisual
materials generally circulate for three days. The library does not loan
audiovisual equipment.
Public Information Center (PlC): The P lC is stocked with EPA brochures and
literature on a variety of topics such as add rain, global warming, and radon.
The library provides schools, organizations, and individuals with general
interest information through the PlC.
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LIBRARY SERVICES OFFICE
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NORTH CAROUNA
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Library Services Office, MD- a s
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Telephone: (919) 541-2777
Email Box Name: THORN. ROSE
Fax: (919) 541-1405
OCLC Code: EKB/04B
Project Officer: John Knight
(919) 541-2794
Staff (contractors): Head Librarian!
Air Information
Center Reference Rosemary Thorn
Interlibrary Loan Sharon Arnette
Literature Searching Eliz. Villeponteaux
Hours: &O0 aa - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
The Research Triangle Park (RIP) Library provides support to the
Environmental Research Center, the Office of Air Quality Planning and
Standards (OAQPS), the Environmental Criteria and Assessment Office
(ECAO), the National Computer Center, and local Agency contractors.
Collection concentration is on chemical toxicity, all aspects of air pollution as
well as the basic sciences, with some coverage of business and economics. The
collection’s historical coverage of air pollution is particularly strong. Hard
copies of obscure materials from Air Pollution Abstracts (1966-1976) are
maintained.
The Library operates an Air Information Center (MC) for the OAQPS. This
Center handles requests for air pollution information and documents from all
over the world. The MC provides free literature searches to state and local air
pollution agency employees.
Services include extensive literature searching; interlibrary loan utilizing a
combination of off-site photocopying, truck delivery service from local libraries,
and blanket purchase agreements with major research libraries in this country
and abroad; and reference and acquisitions.
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The Library is staffed with government personnel and through a contract with fl
the University of North Carolina School of Information and Library Science.
Contractor personnel are primarily library school graduate students.
Ubrary Services
Acquisftions: Purchase books and documents on request for researchers and
purchase journals based on ILL-use statistics.
Cataloging: The library staff does copy cataloging on OCLC and sends original
cataloging to the EPA National Cataloging Center (NCC).
Circulation: Materials circulate to EPA employees and on-site contractors. A
manual circulation system is being used at the present but the library has
purchased an automated circulation system from Follett.
Interlibrary Loan (ILL): The library participates in free loans and copies to all
institutions’ libraries.
Reference: Services are provided for everyone who calls or contacts via mail.
Online Services: All on-site federal and contractor employees are granted
literature searches. Topics generally requested include chemical and biological
data, all aspects of air pollution, legal or legislative information, and current
events affecting EPA.
Online Systems: DIALOG, National Library of Medicine (NLM), and the EPA
Online Library System (OLS).
CD ROM Systems: TOXLINE, MEDLINE, NTIS, PC-SIG, Material Safety Data
Sheets, Computer Select, Lotus CD-Prompt, CHIEMBANK, PEST-BANK, Toxic
Release Inventory (TM), OSH-ROM, GPO, EIINECS Plus-CD, Agricola, Enviro/
Energylirte, Faulkner’s Microdata Infodisk, and Gale Associations.
Publications: Information Center and Library Services.
Equipment: A public photocopier, CD ROM, two microfiche reader/printers, a
microfiche duplicator, and a public access terminal.
Bulletin Boards: Any that are available through the Information Center
services.
In October, 1985, the EPA opened an Information Center (MC II) in the RIP
Library. The Center is designed to handle questions, one-on-one training,
demonstrations, and assistance for Agency personnel using personal computers
and software packages.
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ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LABORATORY LIBRARY
GULF BREEZE, FLORIDA
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Research Laboratory (ERL) Library
Sabine Island
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561-5299
Telephone: (904) 934-9218
Email Box Name: E.P INNELL
Fax: (904) 934-9201
OCLC Code: EKC/041-1
Project Officer: Connie Shoemaker
Staff (contractors): Head Librarian Liz Pinnell
Hours: 7:30 am. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
The Gulf Breeze Environmental Research Laboratory (GBERL) Library,
established in 1967, provides information services to GBERL employees and the
general public. The library collection comprises approximately 5,000 volumes;
165 journals, bulletins, abstracts, and indexes; 1,500 documents; and 38,000
microform tides. Subject areas include:
Aquatic Toxicology
• Estuarine Research
• Genetic Engineering
• Marine Ecology
• Microbiology
• Pathobiology
• Pesticide Science
Ubrary Services
Library services include selection, acquisition, and cataloging of new materials;
circulation of materials to laboratory staff and interlibrary loan to other libraries;
manual and online literature searches of commercial and government databases;
and on-site reference service to laboratory staff and the public as well as
telephone-ready reference.
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The library archives and distributes copies of all laboratory publications.
Computer-generated bibliographies of this collection, complete with author and
keyword indexes, are available on request.
Interlibrary Loan (iLL): The library borrows books and other materials not in
the library collection for use by EPA staff and contractors. Requests are accepted
from other libraries via OCLC, mail, telephone, and fax.
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Online Systems: DIALOG, Ground Water On-line, National Library of
Medicine (NTLM), STN, Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS), and the EPA
Online Library System (OLS).
CD ROMs: Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), Pestbank, and Sigma-Aldrich
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
Equipment: A photocopy machine and microform reader/printer are available
to laboratory staff for the reproduction of material not covered by copyright. The
library uses two Epson PCs and five VT220 terminals to access the laboratory
VAX 11/785 minicomputer and other external databases. One PC is equipped
with a CD ROM reader.
Bulletin Boards: Office of Research and Development Electronic Bulletin Board
System (OR]) BBS).
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ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LABORATORY LIBRARY
AThENS, GEORGIA
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Research Laboratory Library
College Station Road
Athens, GA 30613-7799
Telephone: (706) 546-3302
EmaIl Box Name:
Fax: (706) 546-2018
OCLC Code: E jCD/04D
Staff: Head Librarian Janice Suns
Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Monday - Thursday
8:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Fr iday
The Athens Environmental Research Laboratory (ERL) library provides
information services covering a wide range of environmental and management
subjects of interest to EPA staff and the general public. Providing the necessary
information sources to meet the needs of the Laboratory research staff is of
utmost importance. Subject areas include:
• Aquatic Toxicology
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Engineering
• Mathematical Modeling
• Microbiology
• Pesticides
• Water Quality
The Athens Library collection comprises: 8,500 books; 80 current subscriptions
to journals and bulletins; 7,600 documents and technical reports generated by
government sources or the private sector; 52,000 documents on microfiche,
including technical reports produced by EPA; and a microfilm collection that
includes back files of abstracts and indexes, and periodicals.
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Acquisitions: Books, newsletters, journal subscriptions, and technical reports
are ordered by the librarian for the Athens ERL staff.
cataloging: Partial cataloging is done through OCLC; no original cataloging is
performed.
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Circulation: Documents from the Athens ERL Library collection are circulated
to EPA staff and the general public. The library does not have an automated
circulation system.
Interlibrary Loan (ILL): Interlibrary loan services are available to other EPA,
government, and university libraries. The library uses the OCLC interlibrary
loan subsystem to borrow books, journals, and other research materials not
maintained in the library collection for the use of EPA staff.
Reference: On-site reference service is available to EPA staff and the public.
Mote extensive reference service is provided to EPA staff as required.
Online Services: Computerized searching of databases is performed for
Athens ERL employees to retrieve information for report preparation, data
analysis, and background research and for preparation of special subject
bibliographies.
Computer Assisted Literature Services: CAS Online, Chemical Information
System (CS), and DIALOG, EPA Online Library System (OLS).
Equipment: Photocopy machine and microform reader/printers are available
to library patrons.
Bulletin Boards: Office of Research and Development Electronic Bulletin Board
System (ORD BBS).
Audiovisual Materials: The library has audio cassettes and video cassettes.
Videos are related to computer software programs and human resources topics.
Audios are related to management and sell-help topics.
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OFFICE OF AIR QUALITY PLANNING AND STANDARDS LIBRARY (OAQPS)
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NORTH CAROUNA
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards
Library, MD-16
523 Mutual Plaza
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Telephone: (919) 541-5514
Email Box Name: THORN.ROSE (contractor)
OCLC Code: EKE/04G
Project Officer: John Knight
(919) 541-2794
Staff (contractors): Librarian University of North Carolina
School of Information and Library
Science Graduate Student
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Librarian’s hours vary
The Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS) Library was
established as a unit of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare and
was transferred from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Durham, North Carolina, in 1968.
Since then it has undergone several parent organization changes and in April,
1971, was designated as part of the Environmental Protection Agency.
In 1981, the library began to be staffed by student interns as part of the contract
between Library Services/Research Triangle Park (RTP) and the University of
North Carolina-Chapel Hill. The University provides student help on a half-time
basis. The OAQPS library is a branch of the Library ServiceslRTP. Reference
questions related to air pollution and research can be directed to that library (see
pages 364).
The library consists of approximately 200 books, 45 journals and bulletins, a
selection of EPA OAQPS and ORD reports in hard copy, and a complete
collection of EPA reports on microfiche. The subject focus is on air pollution and
control technology, including material on costs, chemical technology, and
minerals. The reference collection emphasizes chemistry and engineering.
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Library Services
Acquisitions: The library procures new materials for the use of OAQPS
personnel, including monographs, journals, and government reports.
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Cataloging: Records are bemg entered into the EPA Online Library System
(OLS).
Circulation: Materials from the collection are circulated to EPA employees and
contractors.
interiibrary Loan (ILL): ILL requests by EPA personnel are forwarded to
Library Services/RTP if the material cannot be supplied from OAQPS materials.
ILL requests from other Libraries for OAQPS materials are completed by the
OAQPS librarian.
Reference: On-site reference service is available to EPA staff and the public.
Because of limited in-house facilities, the librarian may contact Library Services !
RTP or local universities to obtain necessary information.
Online Systems: With the addition of a computer, library staff can access the
EPA Online Library System (OLS) and obtain printouts for EPA staff.
Equipment: A microfiche reader/printer and a photocopier are available.
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ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES MODEUNG DIVISION LIBRARY
(AREAL UBRARY)
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NORTH CAROUNA
Address: US. Environmental Protection Agency
Atmospheric Research and Exposure Assessment
Laboratory (AREAL)
Atmospheric Sciences Modeling Division
Library, MD-SO
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Telephone: (919) 541-4536
Email Box Name: ASMD/AREAL
OCLC Code: EKF/04L
Staff: Technical Publication Evelyn Poole-Kober
Editor
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
The Atmospheric Sciences Modeling Division Library is unique in that it is
included in both the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) library networks.
Originating in 1958 at the Robert S. Taft Sanitary Engineering Center in
Cincinnati, OH and becoming in 1971 part of the EPA at Research Triangle Park,
NC and NOAA Silver Spring, MD, the Library is located in the ASMD Office of
Director.
The library’s major field of interest is the meteorological aspects of air pollution,
including numerical and physical model development and application, climate
change analysis, and geophysical studies.
The collection contains approximately 50,000 documents, including books,
journals, technical reports, microfiche of dimatic data reports, film of synoptic
data, surface and vorticity charts, and topographic maps and atlases.
The library is staffed by NOAA, and a full range of services are provided NOAA
personnel on assignment to the EPA and ASMD, and reference services are
provided to the EPA staff and on-site contractors.
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Library Services
Acquisitions: The library processes orders for new and renewal journal
subscriptions, books, equipment, and other essential materials to enhance the
collection.
Cataloging: The library processes books into the EPA and NOAA national
library catalogs through the EPA National Cataloging Center, Washington, DC. w
Circulation: The library circulates books, journals, and documents to the
ASMD, EPA, and NOAA personnel, and on-site contractors.
Interlibrary Loans (ILL): The library is a member of OCLC and fills mail and
Email ILL requests from member institutions and others, including academic,
public, and special libraries.
Reference: The library provides reference services to ASMD and laboratory
staff, on-site contractors, EPA and NOAA libraries, and the public.
Literature Searches: Literature searches are limited to ASMD and laboratory
staff, and on-site contractors.
Online Systems: No online search services are available, except through the
EPA Online Library System (OLS), NOAA Network, and the Triangle Area
Network. Extensive searches are requested through EPA or NOAA libraries.
CD ROM Systems: NOAA LINC library network collection.
Equipment: The library has a microfiche reader; one microfiche
reader/printer; CD ROM for the NOAA network, a photocopier, and one PC (for
library staff use only).
Bulletin Boards: The library has access to local bulletin boards through
OMNET Electronic Mall Services subscribed to through NOAA.
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REGION 5 LIBRARY
CHICAGO, ILUNOIS
Address:
Telephone:
Email Box Name:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 5 Library
77 W. Jackson Boulevard, 12th floor
Chicago, IL 60604-3590
(312) 353-2022
T ILLEY.LOU
Fax:
OCLC Code:
(312) 353-1155
ELAIO5A
Project Officer:
Staff (contractors):
Lou W. Tilley
Librarian
Penny Boyle
Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
The Region 5 Library was established in January 1972 and is a part of the
Region’s Office of Public Affairs. Much of the initial collection was acquired
from pre-EPA offices in Chicago in the Department of Health, Education, and
Welfare’s Public Health Service and the Department of the Interior’s Federal
Water Pollution Control Administration (later Federal Water Quality
Administration).
The library is staffed by U.S. EPA and contractor personnel and provides
services to U.S. EPA staff and, on a more limited basis, to the general public.
Subject areas are:
• Air Pollution
• Air Quality
• Ground Water
• Hazardous Wastes
• Noise
• Pesticides
• Recycling and Resource Recovery
• Solid Waste Management
• Toxic Substances
• Water Pollution
• Water Quality
• Water Supply (drinicing water)
The emphasis is on the Great Lakes and the six states in the Region; Illinois,
Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
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The current collection consists of 18,000—20,000 technical documents and reports UU
in paper copy generated by international, federal, interstate, state, regional, and •
local government agencies (including the U.S. EPA) and by private endeavors.
There are currently about 7,500 book titles in the collection and about 325 journal
subscriptions (including abstracts/indexes, bulletins, newspapers, and so forth) ft
in effect. There are some 110,000 microfiche items in the collection, including a
fairly complete collection of U.S. EPA and predecessor agency reports, the
Federal Register, and so forth.
There is a sizable collection of the U.S. Geological Survey Water Supply Papers
and a fairly complete collection of the Water Resources Data for Region 5 states
and other contiguous states. Paper copy of proceedings of most of the Great
Lakes enforcement conferences held in the Region 5 states is available in the
library.
Other special collections include ETC Statefiche, EIS microfiche (1973—1985) with
indexes, 85,000 APTIC items in microfiche, and about 75 videocassette tapes. A
law library collection in the Office of the Regional Counsel (ORC) is staffed by a
Regional Counsel employee halftime each day. A Great Lakes library collection
(currently part of the Regional Library) is staffed by a part-time contract
employee.
There is a vertical file collection of pamphlet/reprint/brochure materials, a
Women’s Collection, a Total Quality Management (TQM) collection, and a
special collection of Hazardous Waste material (computer-searchable in the
Online Library System).
Ubrary Services
Acquisitions: Processes procurement actions for subscriptions (new/renewal),
books, documents, technical reports, microforms, and so forth, as requested by
program staff in the Region and to enhance the library/reference collections.
Cataloging: Processes books, documents, and other materials for the Regional
collection and staff in the program offices.
Circulation: Materials from the Regional collection are loaned or routed to
Regional Office staff as requested or for SDI (Selective Dissemination of
Information).
Interlibrary Loan: Materials not in the Regional collection are borrowed on loan
for Regional staff from other U.S. EPA libraries or other libraries as requested.
Loans are made routinely to other U.S. EPA libraries, other types of libraries,
and other authorized borrowers.
Reference: On-site ready reference is available to Regional staff and, on a more
limited basis, to the general public.
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Online Services: Computerized searching of online databases is performed for
U.S. EPA staff.
Online Systems: BRS, OS (Chemical Information System), DIALOG,
Hazardous Waste Superfund Database (HWSFD), LEXIS/NEXIS, MEDLARS
(including TOXNET), Translations Database, RODS Database, and the EPA
Online Library System (OLS). The Law Library has access to the Enforcement
Document Retrieval System (EDRS) and JIJRIS systems.
CO ROMs: Toxic Release Inventory çrRJ).
Bulletin Boards: Office of Research and Development Electronic Bulletin Board
System (ORD BBS), Dean-Up Information (CLU-IN), and Fedlink’s Automated
Library Information Exchange (ALIX).
Publications Currently Available:
• Lllnnry infonnation Link: Selected Acquisitions List
• OLS Fact Sheet
• Assorted bibliographies.
Equipment: Microform readers and reader/printers are available to patrons for
reading/reproducing microforins. There are limitations on printer usage by
non-US. EPA staff. The library staff has access to an IBM PC, a Macintosh, the
Regional LAN, and a Xerox photocopier.
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ANDREW W. BREIDENBACH ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER 1 1
UBRARY(AWBERC) 1
CINCINNAII, OHIO
Address: U.S. Envirorunental Protection Agency
Andrew W. Breidenbach Environmental Research 4
Center Library Ci
26 West Martin Luther King Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45268-4545
Telephone: (513) 569-7705
Email Box Name: HARMONY .STEPH
Fax: (513) 569-7709
OCLC Code: ELB/05B
Project Officer: Larry Clime
Staff (contractors): Head Librarian Stephena Harmony
Acquisitions Joan Honeck
Interlibrary Loan Lilian Bosworth
Ref erence Nancy Austin
Risk Assessment Robert Rettig
Library Systems Virginia Crawford
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EPA staff)
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (public)
Monday - Friday
The Andrew W. Breidenbach Environmental Research Center (AWBERC)
Library is a composite of the holdings, dating from 1950, of the Public Health
Service and the Federal Water Pollution Control Administration. The facility,
established in 1971, served at one time as the scientific and technical focal point
for all EPA libraries. It was moved to its present location in 1976.
The major subjects areas include:
Bacteriology
• Biotechnology
• Toxicology
• Wastewater Treatment
• Water Pollution
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• Hazardous Waste
• Risk Assessment
• Water Quality
The library is operated by the Information Resources Management Division. The
holdings consist of 20,000 books; 7,000 bound periodicals; 600 current journal
and newsletter subscriptions; 4 newspapers; 1,600 hard copy documents; over
300,000 technical reports on microfiche produced by EPA and other government
agencies; and a microfilm collection that includes back ifies of abstracts and
periodicals.
Special collections include the Risk Assessment Collection, Hazardous Waste
Superfund Collection, Total Quality Management, Solid Waste Reports, Legal
Collection, Environment Canada Reports, and EPA Test Methods.
Ubrary Services
Acqulsftions: Books, journals, technical reports, microfilm, and documents are
ordered for the AWBERC Library.
Cataloging: Books, documents, and journals are cataloged into the EPA Online
Ubrary System (OLS). Library staff does copy cataloging on OCLC and sends
original cataloging to EPA Headquarters Technical Services.
Circulation: Materials are circulated to EPA personnel only; all other requests
are handled through interlibrary loan (ILL). Books will be loaned, journal
artides and technical reports will be reproduced.
interlibrary Loan (iLL): The interlibrary loan department participates in the
OCLC ILL subsystem. They maintain cooperative agreements with many
federal, academic, and special libraries and are a member of the Greater
Midwest Regional Medical Libraries Network.
Reference: Reference assistance is available to EPA staff and to the public as
time permits. Reference support includes the preparation of bibliographies,
instruction on how to use library resources, CD ROM search instruction, and
tours of library space.
Online Services: The library performs computerized literature searches of
commercial databases for EPA personnel in Cincinnati, as well as any EPA
library that does not have online searching capabilities. The library also provides
end-user searching of several CD ROM databases to EPA staff.
Online Systems: Bibliographic Retrieval Service (BRS), STN, Chemical
Information System ((IS), DIALOG, Dun & Bradstreet, LEXIS/NE)CIS, National
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Library of Medicine (NLM), OLS, ORBIT, Current Contents (Life Sciences;
Agriculture; Engineering; and Physical Science), ECLIPS, EMMI, and Sampling •
and Analysis Records.
CD ROM Systems: MEDLINE, TOXLINE, GeoRef, and NTIS on Silver Platter,
Occupational Health Services Material Safety Data Sheets (OHS MSDS), Enflex,
AN/Inform, Biological Abstracts, Computer Select, DNA Star, HSDB, RTECS,
Pol-Tox I, Books in Print Plus, Enviro/Energyline, Water Resources Abstracts, w
EBSCO’s Serial Directory, Worldwide Standards Service, and EPA/NOAA
LINC
Publications Currently Available:
• Advanced NTIS CD RUM Searching Manual
• Basics of Silver Platter Searching Manual
• Guide to Using the CD-NET (CD RUM Databases on the LAN)
• Information Online
• MEDLINE/TUXLINF Searching Manual
• Introduction to the AWBERC Library Services and Collection
• Literature Searches You Can Do Yourself on Compact Disc
• Tips for Visitors Using the EPA Library
• AWBERC Library Fact Sheet on CD ROM Databases
Equipment: A photocopy machine and microform reader/printers are available
to library patrons for the reproduction of library materials. There are llmitations
on usage by non-EPA staff. There are also two public access CD RUM
workstations.
Bulletin Boards: Office of Research and Development Electronic Bulletin Board
System (ORE) BBS).
Audiovisual Materials: The library has a large collection of EPA training
seminars conducted in the 1970ts on videocassette, general environmental films,
and two updated methods from the Technical Support Division, Office of
Drinking Water, on VHS. Materials circulate to EPA staff arid the public.
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ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA AND ASSESSMENT OFFICE
TECHNICAL INFORMAT iON UNIT (T1U)
CINCINNA11, OHIO
Address: US. Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Criteria and Assessment Office
Technical Information Unit, GM
26 West Martin Luther King Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45268
Telephone: (513) 569-7598
Email Box Name: ARENTSEN.S
OCLC Code: N/A
Project Officer: Linda Schwaegerle
Staff (contractors): Head Librarian Sue Arentsen
Reference Librarian Pat Sunshine
Hours: 7:30 an. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
The Technical Information Unit (TIU) was established in December, 1986. It
provides technical support to Environmental Criteria and Assessment Office —
Cincinnati (ECAO-Cin) scientists, and is responsible for acquiring, processing,
and maintaining a collection of documents and references related to the risk
assessment of environmental pollutants in human health. Special collections
include the ECAO slide library, ECAO’s Selected Risk Assessment
Publications/References, and the Core Collection (commonly cited references).
TIU also oversees the hardcopy background documents for the IRIS database.
TIU’s collection consists of more than 1,000 ECAO reports and documents, and
more than 100,000 hardcopies of references cited in those reports and
documents.
TIU provides literature searches, current awareness, and circulation services to
the ECAO scientific staff and to other EPA staff as necessary. It is responsible
for maintaining and organizing records used in the production of documents,
and for the appropriate disposition of documents and references no longer
needed by ECAO.
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Special Collections:
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• Core Collection of “commonly cited” references and other
research materials of current interest to ECAO staff.
• IRIS hardcopy files for more than 1000 chemicals. Used to support the
information contained in the IRIS database.
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Ubrary Services
Acquisitions: Acquisitions are primarily the documents developed and/or
reviewed by ECAO staff
Cataloging: T [ U is currently automating its collection of hardcopy references,
including those references and documents in the IRIS hardcopy files.
Circulation: Materials are circulated to ECAO staff.
Interlibrary Loan (ILL): TIU does not loan material through ILL. TILJ utilizes
the main library’s ILL services.
Reference: Reference services are provided to ECAO staff.
Online Services: Online literature searches are performed for ECAO-Cin staff
on the DIALOG and NLM systems. TIll staff typically search for information on
the toxicity of chemical substances.
Online Systems: DIALOG, MEDLINE, TOXLINE, TOXLIT, Hazardous
Substances Data Bank (HSDB), Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances
(RTECS).
Publications Currently Available: New Research Material.
Equipment: IBM-compatible PC5.
Bulletin Boards: Office of Research and Development Electronic Bulletin Board
System (ORI) BBS).
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NATIONAL VEHICLE AND FUEL EMISSIONS LABORATORY LIBRARY
(NVFEL) ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions
Laboratory Library
2565 Plymouth Road
Ann Arbor, Ml 48105-2498
Telephone: (313) 668-4311
Email Box Name: *OMS/AMS/SAFETY
Fax: (313) 6684368
OCLC Code: ELC/05D
Project Officer: Greg Suomala
Staff (contractors): Head Librarian Debra Taisma
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
The National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory (NVFEL) Library is
operated by the Administrative Management Staff. It provides information
services concentrated on automotive engineering to EPA staff and the general
public Subject areas indude:
• Air Pollution From Mobile Sources
• Alternative Alcohol Fuels
• Motor Vehicle Retrofit Devices
The NVFEL collection comprises: 450 books, 55 current subscriptions to
journals, abstracts and indexes, bulletins, and newspapers; 20,000 hard copy
documents and technical reports generated by government sources or the private
sector; 10,000 documents on microfiche, including technical reports produced by
EPA and its predecessor agencies; and a microfiche collection that includes back
issues of the Federal Register and Applications for Certification. The Library also
has 11,000 Society of Automotive Engineers papers related to topics in
automotive emissions, fuel economy, and new automotive technology.
The library also contains unique information pertinent to the NVFEL. This
includes such information as Advisory Circulars, Applications for Certification
of Light and Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Fuel Economy Guides (1974 to present) and
Rulemaking Analysis.
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Library Services a
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Acquisitions: In addition to procuring new materials for the library, the
librarian processes orders for subscriptions and reference materials ordered by
NYFEL division offices.
Cataloging: The librarian processes books, journals, and other documents into
the EPA Online Library System (OLS).
Circulation: Documents from the NVFEL library collection are circulated to
EPA employees. Permission must be obtained from the librarian to circulate to
outside users.
interlibrary Loan (ILL): The library provides ILL services to all libraries in
accordance with copyright law and existing agreements. Requests are accepted
from EPA libraries through OCLC, in writing or by telephone, and from other
libraries through OCLC or by mailed ALA form.
Reference: On-site reference service is provided to EPA staff and to users from
the university community, industry, and the general public, unless extensive.
The Librarian also acts as the NI/EEL public information source and handles the
NVFEL records management program.
Online Services: The EPA library located in Cincinnati, OH, performs
literature searches for the NVFEL Library. EPA employees requesting literature
searches must contact the NVFEL librarian.
Publications Currently Available:
• EPA NVFEL Technical Report List
• EPA NVFEL Final Report List
• NVFEL Fact Sheets
Equipment: Photocopy machine, microfiche reader/printer, IBM PC and a
binding machine. Copying facilities are available to the public, with a limit of 25
pages.
Bulletin Boards: None.
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ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LABORATORY LIBRARY
DULUTh, MINNESOTA
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Research Laboratory Library
6201 Congdon Boulevard
Duluth, MN 55804
Telephone: (218) 720-5538
Email Box Name: *Effl/DlJflJfll
Fax: (218) 720-5539
OCLC Code: ELD/05C
Project Officer: Steven Hedtke
Staff (contractors): Head Ubrarian John Bankson
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
The Environmental Research Laboratory (ERL) and its field stations, Large Lakes
Research Station, Grosse Isle, Ml, and Monticello Ecological Research Station,
Monticello, M M, are the Agency’s center of expertise for research and technical
support on freshwater toxicology and ecology. ERL-Duluth has four research
branches: Predictive Toxicology, Ecosystem Response, Regulatory,
Ecotoxicology, and Landscape Ecology.
The library was founded in 1967 for the purpose of assisting the research staff
and other government scientists dealing with freshwater pollution problems.
The library contains 5,000 books, 125 active/cunent journal subscriptions, an
extensive reprint collection, microfiche reports, and more than 6,000 federal,
state, and local documents and technical reports. It also owns 200 topographical
maps of Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Its major fields of interest are:
• Analytical Chemistry
• Aquatic Toxicology
• Biology
- Aquatic
• Comparative Toxicology
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• Effluent Testing fl
• Freshwater Ecology
• Global Climate Change
— Ecological Effects
• Information Systems
— Management and Development :i
• Mechanisms of Toxic Action
• Predictive Models
• Water Pollution
• Wetlands
The library indexes and distributes copies of all laboratory journal publication
reprints. Computer-generated bibliographies of these reprints are available upon
request.
Ubrary Services
Acquisftions: The library orders books, reports, and articles for in-house staff.
Cataloging: The Library staff does its own cataloging and enters records into
the OCLC database.
Circulation: Materials circulate to EPA staff and contractors. Faculty from local
universities and research centers are allowed to check out materials. The public
may use library materials on the premises only.
lnterlibrary Loan (ILL): Photocopies of articles are free of charge. Books and
technical reports are lent for I month through ILL. Requests for library materials
are accepted through OCLC and Mirütex, by telephone, Fax, and mail.
Reference: Reference services are provided to ERL-Duluth staff and the public,
by phone and on-site.
Online Services: Computerized literature searching is performed for ERL-
Duluth staff only.
Online Systems: Bibliographic Retrieval Service (BRS), OCLC, EPIC, Scimate.
Equipment: Includes a microfiche reader, photocopier, computer, and a printer.
Bulletin Boards: Office of Research and Development Bulletin Board System
(01W BBS).
Audiovisuals Materials: N/A
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Publications Currently Available:
• ERL-Duluth Publication List, 1967-present
• ERL-Duluth Serials List, 1992
• ERL-Duluth Bibliography of Research Products, 1967—1990
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Project Officer:
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Linda McGlothlen
Staff (contractors):
Head Librarian
Phyl Barrus
Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Reference materials for water quality planning constituted the beginning of the
collection which became the EPA Region 6 library in July, 1971. The library
includes materials on all EPA programs:
• Air Pollution
• Hazardous Waste
• Noise
• Pesticides
• Radiation
• Risk Assessment
• Soil Science
• Solid Waste
• Toxic Substances
• Water Pollution
• Water Quality
This material particularly relates to the states within the Region: Arkansas,
Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
The Region 6 library collection (including the law library) consists of more than
3,000 books; 61 journal subscriptions including newsletters; 15,046 hardcopy
documents; and 48,000 technical reports in microfiche. The library has a
collection of U.S. Department of Agriculture/Soil Conservation Surveys by
counties covering the five-state region; Hazardous Waste Collection; Risk
Assessment Collection; and Toxicological Profiles from the Agency for Toxic
Substances and Disease Registry.
REGION 6 LIBRARY
DALLAS, TEXAS
Address:
Telephone:
EmaIl Box Name:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 6 Library
1445 Ross Avenue
First Interstate Bank Tower
Dallas, TX 75202-2733
(214) 655-6427
R6.LIBRARY
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In FY92 the law library and Regional library were combined.
Ubrary Services
Acquisftlons: The library technician processes orders for new and renewal
journal subscriptions and books. The technician also assists and approves
procurement requests for Region 6 program staff as the material is added to the
library collection.
Cataloging: The library processes books, documents, EPA reports, arid journals
using OCLC and entering the records into the EPA Online Library System (OLS).
Circulation: Documents from the Region 6 library collection are circulated to
EPA employees, local contractors, and state offices through the EPA Region 6
Library Circulation System.
interlibrary Loan (ILL): The library provides ILL services to libraries. Requests
are accepted in writing, by telephone, and through the OCLC ILL subsystem. It
borrows publications from other government agencies and local public libraries.
Reference: The library serves EPA staff and their contractors. The library also
assists the general public with reference information.
Online Services: The library performs literature searches for the Region 6
employees.
Online Systems: National Library of Medicine (NLM), Hazardous Waste
Superfund Database (J-IWSFD), StarText (local Fort Worth Star Telegram
Newspaper), Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS), EPA Online Library
System (OLS), and DIALOG.
CD ROMs: EPA/NOAA LINC
Publications Currently Available:
• Journal Listing
• New Materials in the Library (monthly)
Equipment: A photocopier, microfiche reader/printer, microfiche duplicator,
and a MacIntosh terminal with a laser printer are available to library users.
Bulletin Boards: Center for Exposure Assessment Modeling Bulletin Board
(CEAMBB), Pollution Prevention information Exchange Bulletin Board (PIES),
HMIXBB, and Clean-Up Information Bulletin Board (CLU-IN).
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ROBERT S. KERR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LIBRARY
ADA, OKLAHOMA
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Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Library
P.O. Box 1198, Kerr Lab Road
Ada, OK 74820
Telephone: (405) 332-8800
Email Box Name: RSKERL. LIBRARY
Fax: (405) 332-8800
OCLC Code: EMB/06B
Project Officer: Jerry Jones
Staff (contractor): Head Librarian Joyce Wffliams Bergin
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
The Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Laboratory (RSKERL) Ubrary is
operated by the Administrative Support Staff. The laboratory, one of the 14
major research laboratories of EPA’s Office of Research and Development, is the
Agency’s center of expertise for investigation of ground water, the soil, and the
subsurface environment. Important areas of research at RSKERL include the
chemical and microbial contamination of ground water and mathematical
and computer modeling of contaminants in ground water as they are
transported through the subsurface environment. Fate and transport of
chemicals in the subsurface environment, as well as degradation of
contaminants, are topics of study at RSKERL.
The library, established in 1966 as part of the Federal Water Pollution Control
Administration, functions in support of the research programs of the laboratory
by providing access to scientific and technical information relevant to the
laboratory’s mission.
Major subject areas covered are:
• Agriculture
• Biology
• aemistry
• Hydrology
• Modeling
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• Soil Science
• Ground Water Pollution
• Subsurface Environments
The holdings consist of approximately 4,200 books, 148 journal and newsletter
subscriptions, 200 maps, and 53,885 documents, either in hardcopy or on
microfiche, including technical reports produced by EPA and its predecessor
agencies, and a comprehensive collection of U.S. Geological Survey Water
Supply Papers.
Library servIces include acquisitions, circulation, reference, literature searching,
interlibrary loan, computer assisted literature searches, and current awareness.
Reference services are available to the neighboring university community, the
Oklahoma Department of Libraries, and the general public.
Ubrary Services
Acquisitions: The library collects in the areas of chemistry, chromatography,
spectrometry, pesticides, contaminate degradation, mathematical and computer
modeling, and all aspects of ground water contamination. The library purchases
research documents and microfiche from NTIS.
Cataloging: The library does only copy cataloging at this time.
Circulation: Materials are checked out to EPA and contract employees assigned
to Kerr Lab. Student employees from the local university may also check out
library materials. The Lab has an agreement with East Central University that
allows faculty to use the library and check out materials.
Interfibrary Loan (lU.): All material excluding reference tools and journals are
loaned out The Library lends materials via the OCLC network within the
guidelines of the Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code). The library occasionally
lends to the Oklahoma State Library system. The library borrows materials only
for EPA staff and contract employees assigned to the Kerr Lab.
Reference: Ready reference and in-depth assistance is provided for all EPA,
contract, and student employees assigned to Kerr Lab. Bibliographic instruction
is available upon request. Telephone and written requests from the State Library
system, university and special libraries, and the general public are answered
either by direct information or through referral to appropriate sources for
additional informatioa Visitors to the lab receive ready reference and other
assistance as time and staffing permit.
Online Services: Online database searches are performed for EPA and contract
employees assigned to the Kerr Lab. The staff assists with CD ROM database
searches. The most common search requests are fate and transport of chemicals,
contamination of ground water, waterwells, and aquifer restoration.
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Online Systems: DIALOG. fl
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CD ROM Systems: The following are available at stand-alone workstations:
Books in Print Plus, Silverplatter’s TOXLINE, NTIS, and PEST-BANK, Analytical
Abstracts, SciTech, and EPA/NOAA LINC, Environmental Periodicals
Bibliography, Enviro/Energyline Abstracts, Compendex Plus, Water Resources :i
Abstracts, Computer Select, CD-CI-IROM, Kirk Othmer, Sigma-Aldrich (MSDS),
Grolier’s Electronic Encyclopedia, McGraw-Hill Science and Technical Reference
Set.
Bulletin Board: An in-house bulletin board via the VAX.
Publications Currently Available:
• RSKERL Ubrary User’s Guide
• Serials Holding Ust
• Focus Sheet (list of current acquisitions)
Equipment: A photocopy machine (shared with other Lab staff), two
microform reader/printers, three microfiche readers, two microfilm readers,
three CD ROM workstations, three PCs, and one Merlin express lettering
machine. The Ubrary also has a Digital terminal for the patrons’ access to the
Online Library System (OLS) via the Lab’s mainframe. The Library uses a
Gaylord book-charging machine in its circulation system.
Audiovisual Materials: The library has a few videocassettes which can be
checked out to EPA and contract employees assigned to the Kerr Lab.
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REGION 7 LIBRARY
KANSAS CiTY, KANSAS
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 7 Library
726 Minnesota Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66101
Telephone: (913) 551-7358
Email Box Name: UBRARY.REG7
Fax: (913) 551-7467
OCLC Code: ENA/07A
Project Officer: Shannon Campbell
Staff (contractors): Head Librarian/Coordinator Barbara MacKinnon
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
The Region 7 library is operated by the Facilities Management Support Branch of
the Office of Policy and Management.
The Ubrary provides information on a wide range of environmental subjects,
but especially on:
• Agriculture
• Air Pollution and Control
• Hazardous Waste
• Pesticides
• Solid Waste Management
• Water Pollution and Control
• Wetlands
The library’s holdings consist of 1,650 books, 15,000 documents and technical
reports, 150,000 documents on microfiche, and approximately 125 periodical
subscriptions.
Ubrary ServIces
Acqulsftlons: The Library staff orders books, documents, reports, and
subscriptions for the Region..
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Cataloging: The library staff catalogs according to OCLC and enters the
records onto the EPA Online Library System (OLS).
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Circulation: Library materials, with the exception of reference, are circulated to
Region 7 staff for 1. month. Reference materials may be borrowed until close of
business that day.
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lnterllbrary Loan (ILL): Interlibrary loans are transacted primarily through
OCLC
Reference Services: Full reference and search services are provided to EPA
staff. Help in locating EPA publications is provided to the public. State and local
government agencies also receive reference services.
Online Services: Searches are performed for Region 7 staff.
Online Systems: DIALOG, Records of Decision System (RODS), Hazardous
Waste Superfund Database (HWSFD), EPA Publication Information Center
(EPIC) System, Groundwater Online, Chemical Information System (CIS), and
Computer-aided Environmental Legislative Data System (CELDS). National
Library of Medicine (NLM) is available in the region but not really used in the
library.
CD ROMs: Moody’s Company Data and EPA/NOAA LINC are available at a
stand-alone workstation.
Publications Currently Available:
• List of Journal Subscriptions
• Description of Services Available to the Public
• Description of Services Available to EPA Staff
Equipment: A photocopy machine, microfiche reader/printer, three LAN
workstations, a MacIntosh, a CD workstation, and CD tower are available in the
library.
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REGION 8 LIBRARY
DENVER, COLORADO
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 8 Ubrary, 8PM-JML
999 18th Street, Suite 500
Denver, CO 80202-2466
Telephone: (303) 293-1444
Email Box Name: LIBRARY.REG.8
Fax: (303) 294-1087
OCLC Code: EOA/08A
Staff: Head Librarian Barbara L. Wagner
(303) 294-1391
Hours: Noon -4:00 p.m. (public)
Monday - Friday
8:00 am. - 4:00 p.m. (EPA staff)
Monday - Friday
Organized in 1973, the Region 8 library includes materials on all EPA programs:
air, water, hazardous and solid waste, pesticides, toxic substances, and
radiation, particularly as they relate to the states within the Region; Colorado,
Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. To support other
Agency programs, the collection incorporates publications relating to
economics, management, and employee development.
General library services including reference, research, database searching, and
interlibrary loan are available to Regional office staff. EPA reports are available
for loan to other libraries, government agencies, businesses, organizations, and
the public in the Region.
Ubrary Services
Acqulsftlons: Books, reports, journal titles, and maps are ordered on request
for the Region 8 staff.
Cataloging: Cataloging records are input to the EPA Online Library System
(OlS) using OCLC.
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Circulation: Materials are checked out on-site to any Region 8 resident, except UU
students. The Library uses the EPA OLS Circulation System.
Interlibrary Loan (ILL): Borrow for EPA staff only. Library staff follow BCR
ILL code and ALA code when requesting materials through ILL. The OCLC ILL
subsystem is used. The Region 8 library will lend materials to other libraries.
Requests are accepted on ALA forms and on OCLC.
Reference: Reference services are provided to everyone who comes to the
library. Service by telephone or mail is provided to those who live in Region 8
outside the Denver-Boulder metropolitan area, or those asking about Region 8
activities or publications.
Online Services: Searches are done for EPA staff and state and tribal
governments.
Online Systems: CARL (Colorado Association of Research Libraries),
DIALOG, and other EPA databases.
CD ROMe: Pesthank, Federal Register, and EPA/NOAA LINC are available at
a stand-alone workstation.
Publications Currently Available: Assorted flyers on library services.
Equipment: Two microfiche reader/printers, three Telexes, four PCs, a
photocopier, and two PC/CD ROM workstations.
Audiovisual Materials: Audiocassettes on staff development topics are loaned
to EPA staff only. Videotapes are loaned to anyone, except students. Audiovisual
materials are loaned for 2 weeks.
The library is a member of the Central Colorado Library System, which provides
courier services for the libraries in the region.
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NATIONAL ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATIONS CENTER UBRARY (NEIC)
DENVER, COLORADO
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
National Enforcement Investigations Center Library
Building 53, Box 25227
Denver Federal Center
Denver, CO 80225
Telephone: (303) 236-5122
Email Box Name: LIBRARY.NEIC
Fax: (303)236-5116
OCLC Code: EOB/08B
Staff: Head Librarian Dorothy Biggs
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
The library of the National Enforcement Investigations Center (NEIC) of EPA’s
Office of Enforcement was established in Denver in January, 1972.
The collection comprises case files, technical reports, data compilations and
background information used to develop the basis for field studies and
enforcement actions; research and development reports on municipal, industrial
and agricultural pollution abatement practices; enforcement conference
documents and environmental law materials; technical reference materials
covering chemistry, pesticides, toxic substances, air technology and hazardous
wastes. Holdings include 2,000 books, 124 journals, and numerous paper and
microfiche documents. The Consent Decree Repository holds more than 1,000
consent judgments with related documents.
The library distributes technical and enforcement reports produced by the NEIC
staff. The library shares its resources through interlibrary loan services via
OCLC, telephone, and mail requests. All services are provided without charge.
Ubrary Services
Acqulsttions: The library orders books, journals, and documents including the
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
CatalogIng: Cataloging is done on OCLC.
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Circulation: Materials circulate to staff only, and the library has an automated NI
system. I
lnterllbrary Loan (ILL): Materials are loaned and copies are made at no charge.
Staff also make fiche-to-fiche copies.
Reference Services: Provide reference services in support of the NEIC mission
to staff and other environmental enforcement personnel. Staff also answer w
requests and provide referral to the public by phone.
Online Services: Searches are done primarily for EPA staff, Regional offices,
and state personnel. Topics include chemical, legal, and business.
Online Systems: chemical Information System (CS), Scientific and Technical
Information Network (STN), DIALOG, National Library of Medicine (NLM),
Hazardous Waste Superfund Database (HWSFD), Integrated Risk Information
System (IRIS), Enforcement Document Retrieval System (EDRS), Online Library
System (OLS), Datatimes, LEXIS/NEXIS, Westlaw, Colorado Area Research
Libraries (CARL), E1TS, Ground Water On-Line (GWOL).
Publications Currently Available:
• News Extras from the Information Center (monthly)
• NEIC Publication List (revised in January and June)
• A Description of Automated Information Systems Accessible by NIEIC
Equipment: Includes a photocopier, microfiche reader/printer, a microfilm
reader/printer, and a microfiche copier. The library provides a common use area
to allow NEIC staff access to computer, graphics, and word processing
equipment.
Bulletin Boards: Office of Research and Development Electronic Bulletin Board
System (ORD BBS), Automated Library Information Exchange (ALIX), Pollution
Prevention Information Exchange System (PIES).
Audiovisual Materials: A number of audio cassettes and some video cassettes
that are loaned to NEIC staff. Topics include management and personnel.
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REGION 9 UBRARY
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 9 library MS: P-5-3
75 Hawthorne Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Telephone: (415) 744-1510
Email Box Name: UBRARY.RBG9
Fax: (415) 744-1474
OCLC Code: ERA! 09A
Project Officer: Warren Beer
Staff (contractors): Head Librarian Colette Myles
Pollution Prevention Karen Sundheim
Librarian
Superfunci Librarian iJeborra Samuels
Hours: 8:00 ant. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
900 am. -3:00 p.m.
Reference desk hours
The Region 9 library is part of the Information Resources Management Brancit
The library provides a full range of reference services to the EPA staff, as well
as providing EPA Program information and reference services to the general
public. The collection includes the following major subject areas:
• Air Pollution
• Hazardous Waste
• Law
• Pesticides
• Pollution Prevention
• RCRA/Superfund
• Water Pollution
• Environmental Health and Safety
The library collection includes more than 7,000 books, more than 70,000 reports
(EPA, federal, and private sector), approximately 250 journals, and more than
450,000 reports on microfiche. The library also maintains a collection of
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topographical maps published by the U.S. Geological Survey and a collection of RU
wetland maps. The library maintains a collection of OSWER directives, Records •
of Decision, and the Hazardous Waste Superfund Collection.
Library Services
Acquisitions: The library processes all requests for books, reports and journal 4
subscriptions submitted by the staff, in addition to ordering items needed to
enhance the collection.
Cataloging: The technical services staff catalogs books, EPA reports, and other
Agency publications and adds the holdings to OCLC. Access to the collection is
wovid by using the EPA Online Library System (OLS), the EPA online
catalog. Staff add records to the Region 9 catalog on the OLS for items not found
on OCLC.
Circulation: All materials, except those in the reference collection or specified
by library policies, circulate to staff for a four week period and to other libraries
via interlibrary loans. A DBase Ill program is currently being used for
circulation.
Interlibrary Loan (ILL): The Region 9 library maintains cooperative agreements
with many academic, public, and special libraries as well as being a member of
OCLC. Books, journals, and other research materials may be borrowed from
other libraries for EPA staff members.
Literature Searches: The library has access to a wide variety of databases and
can perform searches for the EPA staff.
Online Systems: EPA Online Library Systems (OLS), DIALOG; EDRS
(Enforcement Document Retrieval System); Ground Water On-line; TOXNET
(National Library of Medicine); Integrated Risk Information System ( mIS); and
Records of Decisions (RODS).
CD ROM Systems: The following titles are available at a stand-alone
workstation: TOMES, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), PESTBANK.
Reference: Three reference librarians and three library assistants are available
to answer telephone and on-site inquiries from the EPA staff and the public.
Reference support includes use of the reference collection, access to other
libraries and information sources, and instruction on use of the catalog, indexes,
and directories.
Publications Currently Available: The library publishes a quarterly
Newsletter/Acquisitions List, The Library Line, which informs the EPA staff of
additions to the collection and highlights services and new databases. Another
publication, Journal Holding List, is an annual list of periodical holdings.
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Equipment: Two microfiche reader/printers and a copy machine are available
to library patrons. The public is charged $0.10 per page. The library has two
Telex terminals to access the OLS, the library catalog as well as other EPA
databases. The library has a joint EPA/NOAA Union Catalog. The library also
has one PC which can be used to access the CD ROM database, as well as
various agency bulletin boards.
Bulletin Boards: Pollution Prevention Information Exchange System (PiES),
Office of Research and Development Electronic Bulletin Board System (01W
BBS), Alternative Technology Treatment Information Center (ATTIC), Clean-Up
Information (CLU-IN).
Audiovisual Materials: A collection of videocassettes circulates to EPA staff
and other state agencies for a 1-week period.
The library has started special collections for RCRA/Superfund documents,
Pollution Prevention, and ocean dumping.
Tours: Library tours are conducted monthly. This is a good way for new
employees to familiarize themselves with library services and for long-term
employees to acquaint themselves to new services.
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ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SYSTEMS
LABORATORY LIBRARY (EMSL) U
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
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Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Monitoring Systems Laboratory
Library
(P.O. Box 93478, Zip 89193-3478)
944 E. Harmon Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Telephone: (702) 798-2648 or 2646
Email Box Name: LIBRARY.LV
Fax: (702) 798-2637
OCLC Code: ERB/09B
Project Officer: Brian K. Spavin
Staff (contractors): Head Librarian Camille Clark Wallin
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (EPA staff and contractors)
8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (public)
Monday - Friday
The Environmental Monitoring Systems Laboratory (EMSL) library is operated
by the Office of Program Management and Support Information Services
Group. The library was established in 1966 as part of the Public Health Service,
Southwestern Radiological Health Laboratory.
The Laboratory’s mission is to develop, evaluate, and apply methods and
systems for monitoring the environment. The present collection supports this
mission.
Ubrary Services
Acqulsftlons: The library orders all books, periodicals, and reports for
EMSL-LV staff.
Cataloging: The Library staff does copy cataloging through OCLC. These
records are incorporated into the EPA Online Library System. All original
cataloging is done by EPA Headquarters Library staff.
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Circulation: All materials, except reference, circulate to EMSL-LV staff and
contractors only. The library has an automated circulation system.
lnterllbrary Loan (iLL): The library uses OCLC to borrow books and materials
not maintained in the library collection for use by EPA staff and contractors.
Requests are accepted through OCLC, in writing, by telephone, and by fax.
Reference Services: Reference services are provided to EPA staff and on-site
contractors. Limited service is available to the public.
Online Services: Literature searches are conducted for EPA personnel and on-
site contractors only.
Computer Assisted Literature Search Service: The library has access to
DIALOG, Groundwater Online, and the EPA Online Library System (OLS).
Bulletin Boards: Office of Research and Development Bulletin Board System
(ORD-BBS).
Publications Currently Available:
• New from the EMSL-LV Library (bimonthly acquisitions)
• User’s Guide, Technical Library: Environmental Monitoring Systems
Laboratory-Las Vegas
Equipment: A photocopy machine, microfiche reader/printer, and a duplifiche
printer and developer are available to library users. The library also has access to
a Fax machine. The library staff currently use VAX terminals.
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Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 10 Library, MD408
1200 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
Telephone: (206) 553-1289 or 1259
EmaIl Box Name: LIBRARY.REG.X
Fax: (206) 5534672
OCLC Code: ESA/ IOA
Project Officer: Julianne Sears
(202) 553-2969
Staff (contractors): Librarian Marilyn 1-lurlow
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
The library, established in 1971, currently includes materials on all EPA
programs. Holdings include about 7,500 books, 38,000 reports in hard copy,
16,000 documents, 100,000 microforms, and 165 journal subscriptions.
Special collections include Region 10 reports, Office of Puget Sound materials,
the Hazardous Waste Superfund Collection, and documents pertaining to the
Region 10 states: Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Library staff provide a full range of services to approximately 475 Regional staff,
including those at their Laboratory and in Region 10’s five state operations
offices. Other federal, state, and municipal agency employees, as well as
outside users, have on-site access to the collection, as well as limited reference
service and borrowing privileges.
Ubrary Services
AcquisitIons: All requests for books, reports, and journals submitted by staff
(including Laboratory and Operations offices) are processed by the library, in
addition to materials selected by library staff.
Cataloging: All incoming items are processed for rapid retrieval. Most are
cataloged using OCLC.
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Circulation: All materials circulate to Regional office staff. EPA technical
reports are circulated to all Region 10 requestors. Region 10 EPA reports are
available for loan throughout the country.
interfibrary Loan (ILL): Jnterlibrary loans are transacted primarily through
OCLC, but phone requests and American Library Association forms are also
accepted. The library also participates in the University of Washington Library’s
Resource Sharing Program and utilizes the Washington Library Network
(WLN), as well.
Reference: On-site ready reference service, both phone and walk-in, is
available to EPA staff and others. In depth reference service is provided to EPA
staff as required.
Online Services: The library accesses a wide variety of databases and performs
searches for Regional office staff.
Online Systems: Chemical Information System (CIS), DIALOG, Ground Water
On-line, LEXIS/NEXIS, National Library of Medicine (NLM), TOXNET,
TOXLINE; the Department of Justice’s Justice Retrieval and Inquiry System
(JURIS), EPA’s Enforcement Document Retrieval System (EDRS), Hazardous
Waste Superfund Database (HWSFD), Information Systems Inventory (151), and
Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS), Online Library System (OLS).
CD ROM Systems: NTIS, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), OSH-ROM, and
Pesthank.
Publications Currently Availthle:
• Puget Sound Bibliography • Audio-Visual List
• Wetlands Bibliography • Recent Additions List
• PC’s Bibliography • Hanford Bibliography
• Valdez Bibliography • Library Services Brochure
• Periodicals List • Online Searching Brochure
Equipment: Two microform reader/printers, portable microfiche reader,
microfiche duplicator, CD ROM player, four LAN stations, one Macintosh, and
an Epson..
Bulletin Boards: Alternative Treatment Technology Information Center
(ATTIC), Pollution Prevention Information Exchange System, (PIES), Office of
Research and Development Electronic Bulletin Board System (ORD BBS), Solid
Waste, and PEDLINIC.
Audiovisual Materials: The library maintains a collection of over 200 16mm
films, videos, and slide/tape shows which circulate to Regional residents at no
charge.
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ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LABORATORY UI
UBRARY—CORVALLIS (ERL-C) I
CORVALLIS, OREGON
Address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Con’allls Environmental Research Laboratory
Library
200 SW 35th Street
Corvallis, OR 97333
Telephone: (503) 754-4731 or 4740
Email Box Name: MCVEETY.R
Fax: (503) 754-4799
OCLC Code: ESB/1OB
Project Officer: William Tiffany
Staff (contractors): Head Librarian/ Renie C. McVeety
Site Manager
Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
The Environmental Research Laboratory-Corvallis (ERL-C) Library was
established in 1966, when the Pacific Northwest Water Laboratory of the
Federal Water Pollution Control Administration was opened. ERL-C is the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency’s national research center for:
• Terrestrial and Watershed Ecology
• Ecological Effects of Global Climate Change
• Stratospheric Ozone Depletion
• Atmospheric Pollutants, Including Add Rain
• Loss of Biological Diversity
• Wetlands
• Ecological Consequences of Genetically Engineered Organisms
• Effects of Chemicals on Wildlife and Terrestrial Resources
• Landscape and Regional Ecology
laboratory research programs address several broad areas: the ecological effects
of airborne pollutants, such as ozone, add rain, and air toxics; the effects of toxic
chemicals on plants, animals, and ecological systems; the assessment and
restoration of contaminated or degraded environments; characterization and
assessment of the vulnerability of ecological systems, such as wetlands, to
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human impacts; the ecological risks from the terrestrial release of bio-engineered
organisms and other biological control agents; and the ecological effects of global
climate change, stratospheric ozone depletion, and loss of biological diversity.
The mission of the library is to support the information needs of Laboratory
scientists and managers. The library collection consists of 3,000 books, more than
125 subscriptions to journals and bulletins, and an extensive ifie of government
documents, including EPA reports and state and federal research reports. A
comprehensive reprint collection on acid precipitation and air ecology is
maintained in a nearby location.
Ubrary Services
Acquisitions: Books are purchased at the request of laboratory employees to
support ongoing research.
Cataloging: All books and library materials are cataloged into the EPA Online
Library System (OLS).
Circulation: Library materials are loaned to EPA staff and on-site contractors.
Local university staff also borrow materials. Students and private citizens may
use the materials in the library.
interllbrary Loan (ILL): Books not available in the ERL-C library or through the
Oregon State University Library are obtained using a network of interlibrary
loan resources, including the computerized facilities of OCLC.
Reference: Ready reference service is available for EPA staff and the general
public. The library also networks with other EPA and special libraries extending
the resources for reference requirements that go beyond the on-site collection.
Online Systems: DIALOG, National Library of Medicine (NLM), and EPIC
databases, and Oregon State University CD ROM network.
CD ROM Systems: Eight Ct) ROM databases are available to staff and users
induding Agricola, Arctic and Antarctic Regions, Fish and Wildlife Worldwide,
and Water Resources Abstracts. The EPA/NOAA LINC CD ROM Catalog is also
available to staff and users.
Equipment: A public access area includes a Mac Hoc with scanner and Dayna
file, an IBM PC )(T with 6-disk CD ROM server, a slidemaker, a microfilm/fiche
printer, and a photocopier. Staff equipment includes a Mac 11 c c, and IBM PC XT.
Publications Currently Available:
• ERL-C Library Journals Holding List
• A variety of 1-page user help sheets for operating systems and
accessing databases.
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CHAPTER 7: State Environmental Libraries
State Environmental Libraries is part of an EPA initiative to support information
sharing between EPA and the States. It indudes descriptive information on State
environmental library collections and services, and contact information for
access. Supplemental information provides an “Alternate State Environmental
Contacts” list of environmental information contacts for States with no
environmental libraries listed.
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Alabama Public Library Service 411
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Library 412
Arizona Attorney General Office Criminal Division (WURAT) 414
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Library 415
Arizona Department of Water Resources Library 416 ‘°
Arkansas Department of Pollution Control and Ecology Records Section 417
California State Water Resources Control Board Law Library 418
California Air Resources Board Library 419
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
Technical Reference Library 420
California Integrated Waste Management Board Library 421
California State Resources Agency Library 422
Delaware Superfund Branch Library 423
Florida Environmental Library of Sarasota County 424
Florida Department of Environmental Regulation Information Center 425
State of florida Department of Natural Resources
Florida Geological Survey Library 426
Florida District Library St. Johns River Water Management District 427
Southwest Florida Water Management District Library 428
Florida Reference Center South Florida Water Management District 429
Georgia Fernbank Science Center Library 430
Environmental Protection Division Library
Georgia Department of Natural Resources 431
Hawaii State Library 432
Idaho DEQ Resource Library 433
illinois Hazardous Waste Research and Information Center Library 434
illinois Environmental Protection Agency Library 435
illinois Department of Energy and Natural Resources Library 436
University of illinois at Urbana-Champaign University Library 437
illinois Pollution Control Board Scientific/Technical Section Library 438
Indiana Department of Environmental Management Law Library 439
Iowa Department of Natural Resources Technical Library 440
Kansas Department of Health and Environment Library 441
Kentucky Environmental Protection Information Center 442
Louisiana Air Quality Information Resources Center 443
Louisiana Ground Water Protection Library 444
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Louisiana Water Resources Library . 445
Maryland State Department of the Environment
Toxics Information Center 446
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority Library 448
State Library of Massachusetts 449
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Surface Water Quality Division 450
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Library 451
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Library 452
Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Library 454
New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services 455
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Energy
Information Resource Center 456
New Mexico Environment Library 458
North Carolina Library
North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and
Natural Resources 459
North Dakota State Department of Health
and Consolidated Laboratories
Environmental Health Section 460
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Library 461
Oklahoma Department of Libraries 462
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Library 463
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources
Technical Reference Library 464
Puerto Rico Centro de Informacion Junta de Calidad Ambiental 466
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Library ... 467
Texas Air Control Board Library 468
Texas Water Commission Library 469
Utah Department of Environmental Quality Library 470
Virginia Bureau of Toxic Substances Library
Virginia Department of Health 471
Virginia State Water Control Board Library 472
Washington Department of Ecology Library 473
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 475
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Alternate State Environmental Contacts 478
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ALABAMA
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Address: Alabama Public Library Service E
6030 Monticello Drive
Montgomery, AL 36130
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Telephone: (205) 277-7330
(800) 392-5671 (only in the state of Alabama)
Fax: (205) 272-9419
Director: Patricia L. Harris
Librarians: Judy Shepard
Hilda Dent
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Central
Description of Collection and Services: The library does not have a special
environmental collection.
interl lbrary Loan Policy: Will lend only to public libraries, academic libraries,
and special libraries, not to individuals.
Online Database(s) Used: DIALOG
Agency Hotline: N/A
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ALASKA
Address: Alaska Department of Environmental
Conservation (DEC) Ubrary
410 Willoughby Avenue
Juneau, AK 99801-1795
Telephone: (907) 465-5006
Fax: (907) 465-5274
Ubrarlan: Katie Sloan
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Alaska (1 hour earlier than Pacific)
Description of Collection and Services: The library contains approximately
12,000 books and documents, including books classified by the Library of
Congress system, Alaska State documents, Alaska municipal documents,
University of Alaska documents, documents from other states and countries,
conference and symposium proceedings, EPA documents, federal documents,
and environmental impact statements.
The library subsalbes to 85 periodicals held in the Juneau central office, and
administers subscriptions received elsewhere in the State (approximately 200) at
DEC offices.
Approximately one-fifth of the collection is cataloged. The library offers a
“periodical awareness service ” to DEC employees where the tables of contents of
magazines are copied and sent to anyone interested. The employees then ask for
the articles to be sent to them from the library or via interlibrary loan (ILL).
The collection covers the following subject areas:
• Water Pollution
• Hazardous and Solid Waste
• Environmental Health
• Oil Spill Pollution and Prevention/Management/Planning
• Air Pollution
• Seafood, Dairy, and Food Sanitation
• Mining
• Water Treatment Facilities
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interlibrary Loan Policy: The Alaska DEC library does not charge an ILL fee. US
The library responds to ILL requests received when possible and refers those it
cannot fill to other agencies. The DEC requests a number of ILL ’s from other
libraries, many from the EPA library in the Region. While the DEC library is a
branch of the Alaska State Library and open to the public, 95 percent of its
circulation and ILL activity is for DEC and other State employees.
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Online Database(s) Used: DIALOG, Western Library Network, Capital City
libraries Catalog, EPA National Catalog
Agency Hotline: N/A
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ARIZONA
Address: Attorney General Office
Criminal Division WURAT
1275 West Washington
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Telephone: (602) 542-1401
Fax: (602) 542-4385
Executive
Consultant: Mary Lu Moore
Associate
Ubrarlan: Vacant
Hours: 7:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Mountain
Description of Collection and ServIces: The collection includes
approximately 800 items covering the following subject areas:
• AcidRain
• Air Pollution
• Surface and Ground Water
• Waste Treatment
• Water Flow and Storage
• Water Pollution
• Water Quality
• Water Rights
• Indian Water Rights
Interlibrary Loan Policy: The library does not loan outside the agency.
Online Database(s) Used: N/A
Agency Hotilne: N/A
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ARIZONA
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Address: Arizona Department of Environmental Quality E
Library
3033 North Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Telephone: (602) 257-6959
Fax: N/A
Librarian: Maryalice Waldrip
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Mountain
Description of Collection and Services: The library contains approximately
300 Arizona and other State reports and 10 journal subscriptions covering the
following subject areas:
• Air Pollution
• Water Quality
• Water Pollution
• Ground Water
• Surface Water
• Solid Waste
• Hazardous Waste
• Recycling
Interlibrary Loan Policy: N/A
Online Database(s) Used: N/A
Agency Hotline:
Telephone Subject Hours
(602) 257-2330 Emergency Response Unit 8:00 - 5:00
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ARIZONA
Address: Arizona Department of Water Resources
Library
15 South 15th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Telephone: (602) 542-1550
Fax: N/A
Librarian: Felice Bews
Hours: 10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.
Tuesday - Thursday
Time Zone: Mountain
Description of Collection and Services: The collection is small and consists
chiefly of reports from U.S. Government agencies (for example, Bureau of
Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency, Geological Survey, Soil
Conservation Service) and Arizona State agencies and universities. Periodical
subscriptions are very limited. Subject areas include:
• Flood Control
• Ground Water
• Hydrology
• Water Pollution
• Water Resources of Arizona
• Water Rights
Interlibrary Loan Policy: The library does not charge for ILL requests.
Online Database(s) Used: N/A
Agency Hotllne: N/A
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ARKANSAS
Address: Arkansas Department of Pollution Control
and Ecology
Records Section
8001 National Drive w
Little Rock, AR 72219
Telephone: (501) 562-7444
Fax: (501) 562-4632
Manager: Sandra Perry
Assistants: Iris Ebsen
Carla Wright
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Central
Description of Collection and Services: The Records Section of the
Department of Pollution Control and Ecology is not a library. There is a
collection consisting of thousands of files (inspection reports, permits, and so
forth) on industries in Arkansas. All books and materials pertain only to specific
industries in Arkansas. The Records Section is open to the public and materials
may be photocopied at a cost of ten cents per page.
interlibrary Loan Policy: N/A
Online Database(s) Used: N/A
Agency Hothne: N/A
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CALiFORNIA
Address: State Water Resources Control Board
Law Library
901 P Street (P.O. Box 100)
Sacramento, CA 95812
Telephone: (916) 657-2412
Fax: (916) 653-0428
Librarian: Terry Heiser
Hours: 8:30 a.m. -5:00 p .m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Pacific
Description of Collection and Services: The indexed collection includes
California State Water Resources Control Board Waste Water Quality Orders,
Board Resolutions, Water Rights Decisions and Orders, and Memoranda,
including 7,000 volumes, 25 videotapes, and 2,000 microforms.
• Water Rights
• Water Pollution
• Toxics
The Ubrary is understaffed. Please allow as much time as possible for response
to requests for assistance.
Interlibrary Loan Policy: No charge for ILL. The library will photocopy and
send up to 10 pages without charge.
Online Database(s) Used: LEXIS/NEXIS, Westlaw, DIALOG, Legitech,
Meivyl
Agency Hotline: N/A
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CALIFORNIA MU
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Address: California Air Resources Board Library
2020 L Street (P.O. Box 2815)
Sacramento, CA 95812
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Telephone: (916) 323-8376
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Fax: (916) 3224357
Ubrarian: Mark T. Edwards
Assistant
Librarian: Margie Mora
Hours: 8:00 ask. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Pacific
Description of Collection and Services: The library contains 6,000 books, 275
journal subscriptions, and 200,000 microfiche items covering Air Pollution.
Interlibrary Loan Policy: Will lend to any library. Loan period is 3 weeks.
Copy fIrst 20 pages free, 10 cents per page thereafter.
Online Database(s) Used: DIALOG
Agency Hotline: N/A
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CALIFORNIA
Ad&ess: Department of Toxic Substances Control
Technical Reference Library
P.O. Box 806
Sacramento, CA 95812-0806
Telephone: (916) 324-5898
Fax: (916)324-1788
Ubrarlan: Sharon Akey
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Pacific
Description of Collection aid Services: The library contains 6,500 books, 135
journal subscriptions and 5,000 microfiche items covering Hazardous Waste. The
CD ROM index to Applied Science and Technology and PolTox (Compact
Cambridge) are also available.
lnterllbrary Loan Policy: Some restrictions, no fee for ILL.
Online Datthase(s) Used: DIALOG, LEXIS/NEXIS
Agency Hothne:
Telephone Subject Hours
(800) 334-1697 Public Information 24 Hours
(800) 25-TOXIC To Report ifiegal Activities 24 Hours
and Register Complaints
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Address: California Integrated Waste Management
Board Library
8800 Cal Center Drive
Sacramento, CA 96826 w
Telephone: (916) 255-2249
Fax: (916) 255-2220
Librarian: Donna Khalihi
Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Pacific
Description of Collection and ServIces: 50 periodical subscriptions, 2000
titles and reports subjects covered: landfili technology, composting, recycling.
This is just a start-up operation. We are acquiring more materials and so far are
not operational.
interlibrary Loan Poilcy: No policy to date.
Online Database(s) Used: N/A
Agency Hotline:
Telephone Subject Hours
(800) 553-2962 Recycling Hotline 7:30 - 5:30
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CA L iFORNIA
Address: California State Resources Agency Library
1416 Ninth Street, Room 117
Sacramento, CA 95814
Telephone: (916) 653-2225
Fax: N/A
Librarian: Madeleine A. Darcy
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - Noon
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Pacific
Description of Collection and Services: The collection contains 25,000 books,
120,000 documents, and 600 subscriptions ott
• Flood Control
• Natural Resources—State of California
• Endangered Species—State of California
• Soil Conservation
• Water
• Water Pollution
• Water Quality
• Water Resources
• Water Supply
Interlibrary Loan Policy: The library does not charge to photocopy short
articles (up to 20 pages). The loan period is 4 weeks.
Online Database(s) Used: N/A
Agency Hotilne: N/A
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Address: Superfund Branch Library
Department of Natural Resources and
Environmental Control, Superfund Branch
715 Grantham Lane w
New Castle, DE 19720
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Telephone: (302) 3234540
Fax: (302) 3234561
Librarian: Benaifer Eduljee
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
Description of Collection and Services: The collection indudes guidance
manuals on the Superfund program and books on the following subjects:
• Chemistry
• Ground Water
• Hazardous Waste
• Risk and Toxicology
• Treatment Technology
• Hydrology
• Map Series
Interlibrary Loan Policy: N/A
Online Database(s) Used: 11115, STORET
Agency Hotl lne: N/A
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FLORIDA
Address: Environmental Library of Sarasota County
7112 Curtiss Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34231
Telephone: (813) 924-9677
Fax: (813) 924-9988
Ubrarlan: Linda R Idelberger
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Noon -5 p.m.
Wednesday
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Saturday
Time Zone: Eastern
Description of Collection and Services: The collection includes 3,000 books,
4,000 government documents, and 75 current subscriptions on:
• Conservation
• Ecology
• Plants and Animals
• Waste Management
• Recycling
• Water Resources
• Wetlands
Interlibrary Loan Policy: ILL is available through OCLC (symbol FSP) or mail.
Online Database(s) Used: DIALOG, WILSONUNE
Agency Hotline: N/A
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Address: Florida Department of Environmental
Regulation
2600 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, FL 32301
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Telephone: (904) 488-0890
Fax: (904) 487-4938
Ubrarian: Jacqueline W. McGorty
Assistant
Ubrarlan: lola Tice
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
lime Zone: Eastern
Description of Collection and Services: The collection indudes
approximately 15,000 documents and 150 subscriptions ott
• Air Pollution
• Coastal Management
• Hazardous Waste
• Solid Waste
• Toxicology
• Water Pollution
• Water Resources and Quality
interlibrary Loan Policy: No ILL fee.
Online Database(s) Used: DIALOG, MEDLARS, US.
Agency Hotline: N/A
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FLORIDA
Address: State of Florida
Department of Natural Resources
florida Geological Survey Library
903 West Tennessee Street
Tallahassee, FL 32304-7795
Telephone: (904) 488-9380
Fax: (904) 488-8086
Librarian: Alice N. Jordan
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
Description of Collection and Services: The collection includes state and
government documents on the following subject areas: florida geology,
industrial mineral, paleontology, seismology, stratigraphy, hydrogeology, and
water resources.
Interlibrary Loan Policy: ILL is restricted but will be considered on a case-by-
case basis, lend to academic and special libraries as free of charge.
Online Database(s) Used: DIALOG
Agency Hotline: N/A
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Address: District Library
St. Johns River Water Management District
P.O. Box 1429
Highway 100 West w
Palatka, a 32178-1429
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Telephone: (904) 329-4132
Fax: (904) 3294508
Librarian: Judith C. Hunter
Assistant
Librarian: Rene Taylor
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
lime Zone: Eastern
Description of Collection and Services: The collection includes 18,000
volumes of books, documents, and technical reports, 2,000 maps, 200 journal
subscriptions on hydrology and geology of North East Florida, environmental
science, engineering, chemistry, botany, zoology, and social science issues and
legal issues dealing with Florida.
Interlibrary Loan Policy: The library does not lend rare books, out of print
books, maps, and single copy. ILL is free but requests ALA ILL forms.
Photocopy is only available to journal articles.
Online Database(s) Used: Groundwater online, Florida State University online
library system, inhouse online catalog
Agency Hottine: N/A
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FLORIDA
Address: Southwest Florida Water Management
District Library
2379 Broad Street
Brooksville, FL 34609
Telephone: (904) 796-7211 ext. 4051
(800) 433-1476 (Within Florida only)
Fax: (904) 754-6875
Librarian: Charles Tornabene
Assistant
Librarian: N/A
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
Description of Collection and Services: The collection includes 10,000 books
on the subjecis of estuarine, ecology, river, lake, Ihnnology, and water resources
engineering.
Interlibrary l..oan Policy: N/A
Online Database(s) Used: DIALOG
Agency Hotline: N/A
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FLORIDA
Address: Reference Center
South Florida Water Management District
P.O. Box 24680
West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4680 w
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Telephone: (407) 687-6076
Fax: (407) 687-6442
Librarian: Cynthia H. Plockelman
Assistant
Librarian: N/A
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
Description of Collection and Services: The Center includes approximately
36,000 books, microfiches, technical reports, and documents on water
management policy. It also includes information for South florida on
agriculture, geology, conservation, hydrology, and water mangement.
interlibrary Loan Policy: Lend to libraries only, not to individuals.
Online Database(s) Used: DIALOG, LUIS (Library Users Information System
of florida Academic System)
Agency Hotline: N/A
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GEORGIA
Address: Fernbank Science Center Library
156 Heaton Park Drive, NE
Atlanta, GA 30307-1398
Telephone: (404) 378-4311
Fax: (404) 370-1336
Librarian: Mary Larsen
Assistant
Ubrarlan: Wendy Smith
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday and Friday
9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday
Time Zone: Eastern
Description of Collection and Services: The collection contains 21,000 books
and bound periodicals. It includes subscriptions to 355 journal titles. The library
has UMI ProQuest service and WilsonLine’s General Science Index available on
CD ROM. The collection covers the following topics:
• Air Pollution
• Water Pollution
• Forestry
• General Ecology
• Environmental Science
lnterllbrary Loan Policy: No ILL charges.
Online Database(s) Used: DIALOG, Wilsonline
Agency Hotilne: N/A
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Address: Environmental Protection Division Library
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
205 Butler Street, SE
Suite 1171, East Tower
Atlanta, GA 30334
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Telephone: (404) 656-4713
Fax: (404) 651-9425
Ubrailan: Thomas Smith
Assistant
Ubrarlan: N/A
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
Description of Collection and Services: The collection includes annual
reports, pamphlets, fact sheets, magazines, slides, videotapes, and reference
materials on the subjects of air quality, water quality, water resources, drinking
water, hazardous waste and solid waste.
Interlibrary Loan Policy: N/A
Online Database(s) Used: N/A
Agency Hotline:
Telephone Subject Hours
(800) 2414113 Emergency Operation Center 24 hours
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HAWAII
Address: Hawaii State Library
478 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
Telephone: (808) 586-3500
Fax: (808)586-3584
Ubrarlan: Caroline Spencer
Assistant
Ubrarlans: Ellen Stempel Federal Documents Section
Joyce Miyamoto Hawaii and Pacific Section
JoAnn Schindler Business, Science, and
Technology Section
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
9:00 ant. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday
lime Zone: Pacific/Hawaiian
Description of Collection and Services: The Federal Documents Section
includes various EPA documents received through the Federal Depository
Library system. The Hawaii and Pacific Section has environmental impact
statements for Hawaii. The Business, Science, and Technology Section includes
general interest publications on various aspects of the environment. The Toxic
Release Inventory CD ROM database and miaoflche are also available.
Interlibrary Loan Policy: No fee is charged for the loan of materials.
Microforms are not lent. Inquire for restrictions on specific items.
Online Database(s) Used: DIALOG
Agency Hotline: N/A
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Address: Idaho DEQ Resource Library
1410 North Hilton
Boise, ID 83706
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Telephone: (208) 334-5879
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Fax: (208) 334-0417
Ubrarlan: Jaime Fuhrman
Assistant
Librarian: N/A
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Mountain
Description of Collection and Services: Regulatory and technical documents
relating to or supporting DEQ programs. Also houses DEQ publications.
interlibrary Loan Policy: No loan program at this time. Requests will be
evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Online Database(s) Used: N/A.
Agency Hotiine: N/A.
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ILLINOIS
Address: Illinois Hazardous Waste Research and
Information Center Library
One East Haze lwood Drive
Champaign, IL 61820
Telephone: (217) 333-8957
Fax: (217) 333-8944
Ubrarian: Sara Tompson
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Central
Description of Collection and Services: The collection contains print and
audiovisual materials related to hazardous waste with special emphasis on
waste reduction/pollution prevention. It indudes over 3,000 monographs and
250 serials.
Interlibrary Loan Policy: Library to library loans are possible. The collection
does not circulate directly to individuals outside the Center.
Online Database(s) Used: DIALOG, TOXNET, National Library of Medicine,
STN
Agency Hotline: N/A
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Address: Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Library
2200 Churchill Road (P.O. Box 19276)
Springfield, IL 62794-9276
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Telephone: (217) 782-9691
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Fax: (217) 524-4916
Librarian: Nancy R. Simpson
Assistant
Librarian: Shirlee Laughlin
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Central
Description of Collection and Services: The collection contairts
approximately 20,000 books in paper copy, 20,000 reports on fiche, and 350
journal subscriptions on the following topics:
• Air Pollution
• Aquatic Toxicology
• Drinicing Water
• Environmental Law
• Hazardous Waste
• Health Effects of Pollutants
• Water Pollution
Interlibrary Loan Policy: The library allows free loans to other libraries for a
3-week period. It will accept OCLC requests or ALA forms.
Online Database(s) Used: DIALOG, National Library of Medicine
Agency Hotline: N/A
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ILLINOIS
Address: Illinois Department of Energy and
Natural Resources Library
325 West Adam, Room 300
Springfield, IL 62704-1892
Telephone: (217) 785-2389
Fax: (217) 785-2618
Ubrarian: Pat Burg
Assistant
Ubrarlan: Bonnie Draughan
Hours: 8:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
lime Zone: Central
Description of Collection and Services: The collection includes 10,000
Volumes and 300 periodical subscriptions, 30 videotapes and some microfiches
on the subjects of environmental and energy policy, non-regulatory agency
covering waste mangement, siting, energy conservation, energy economics, and
environmental impact statement and study.
Interlibrary Loan Policy: Uses OCLC ILL system and provides ILL to the
public for 2-week loan period without charge.
Online Database(s) Used: DIALOG (in some cases, DIALOG is provided to
the public), WILSONLINE.
Agency Hotilne:
Telephone Subject Hours
(800) 252-8955 Clearinghouse 8:30 -5:00
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Address: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University Library
1408 West Gregory Drive
Urbana-Champaign, IL 61801
Telephone: (217) 333-2290
Fax: (217) 244-0398
Ubrarian: Vacant
Assistant
Librarian: William Mischo
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Everyday except university holidays
Time Zone: Central
Description of Collection and Services: Comprehensive collections of books,
periodicals, reports, microforms, and CD ROMs on environmental areas.
lnterllbrary Loan Policy: Charge ILL fee for people who are not Illinois
residents or members of CC (Committee on Interinstitution Cooperation)
Online Database(s) Used: DIALOG, BRS
Agency Hotline: N/A
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ILLINOIS
Address: illinois Pollution Control Board
Sdentific/Techrdcal Section Library
State of Illinois Center, Suite 11-500
100 West Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60601
Telephone: (312) 814-3620 (ext. Library)
Fax: (312)814-3369
Ubrarlan: Harish Rao
Assistant
librarian: N/A
Hours: 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
lime Zone: Central
Description of Collection and Services: The collection indudes materials on
muitmedia areas, air , water, and land issues, and limited collection of books
and reports. The library does not lend to individuals outside the Agency. Please
call before visiting the library.
interlibrary Loan Policy: N/A
Online Database(s) Used: N/A
Agency Hotline: N/A
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INDIANA
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Address: Indiana Department of Environmental Management
Law Library
105 South Meridian Street, Fifth Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46206-6015 w
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Telephone: (317) 232-8572
(800) 451-6027
Fax: (317) 232-5539
Librarian: Catherine Daugherty
Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
Description of Collection and Services: The collection includes multimedia
Environmental Law Reporters, Federal and State Statutory and Regulatory
Enactments, Environmental Law Casebooks. No technical journals are available.
Miaofilm reading capabilities.
Interlibrary Loan Policy: N/A
Agency Hotline:
Telephone Subject Hours
(317) 2414336 Emergency Response 24 Hours
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IOWA
Address: Technical Library
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Henry A. Wallace Building
Des Moines, IA 50319-0034
Telephone: (515) 242-5818
Fax: (515) 281-8895
Librarian: Cecilia Nelson
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Central
Description of Collection and Services: The collection includes 3,713 books
and 67 subscriptions covering the following subject areas:
• Air Pollution
• Ground Water
• Hazardous Waste
• Solid Waste
• Wastewater
• Water
lnterllbrary Loan Policy: The library wifi not loan outside the Department
except through the State Library, located at East 12th and Grand, Des Moines, IA
50319, (515) 281-4111.
Online Database(s) Used: N/A
Agency Hotline:
Telephone Subject Hours
(515) 281-8694 Emergency Spifi Response 24 Hours
(800) 532-1114 Ground Water Hotline 8:00 - 4:30
M-F
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KANSAS fl
Address: Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Films and Pamphlets Library
London State Office Building, 10th Floor
900 Jackson w
Topeka, KS 66612
Telephone: (913) 296-1214
Fax: (913) 296-6231
Staff: Gladys Bloomfield
Gladys Bishop
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Central
Description of Collection and Services: The collection includes
approximately 3,000 pamphlets and 2,000 films covering health and
environmental topics.
Interlibrary Loan Policy: N/A
Online Database(s) Used: N/A
Agency Hotline: N/A
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KENTUCKY
Address: Environmental Protection Information Center
18 Reilly Road
Frankfort, KY 40601
Telephone: (502) 564-2150
Fax: N/A
Librarian: Laura Doyle
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
Description of Collection and Services: The collection contains
Environmental Protection Agency materials, Army Corps of Engineers reports,
Kentucky Department of Environmental Protection publications and reports,
private reports from consultants, air quality and air pollution information, solid
waste and hazardous waste information, water quality information, microfiche,
Federal Register, and Environmental Reporter, including approximately 5,000
volumes.
Interlibrary Loan Policy: The Information Center is willing to loan to other
agencies. Free photo copy up to 40 pages.
Online Database(s) Used: DIALOG, Council of State Library System
Agency Hotline:
Telephone Subject Hours
(502) 564-2380 Environmental Response Team 24 Hours
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LOUISIANA
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Address: Air Quality Information Resources Center
Louisiana DEQ
7290 Bluebonnet Boulevard
2nd Floor
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
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Telephone: (504) 765-0169
Fax: (504) 765-0222
Librarian: Elizabeth Santa
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Central
Description of Collection and Services: The collection contains: 50
subscription titles; 2,000 bound documents (500 books); 5,000 unbound reports
and vertical file materials; 2 titles on CD ROM, and 8 years Federal Register on
microfiche. It covers the following subject areas: air pollution, air pollution
control technology, and air pollution control regulation.
Interlibrary Loan Policy: Policy has not yet been determined.
Online Database(s) Used: DIALOG, MEDLARS, EPA OLS, EPA OAQPS
Bulletin Board, EPA/NCC System
Agency Hotline: N/A
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LOUISIANA
Address: Ground Water Protection Library
Ground Water Protection Division
Department of Environmental Quality
P .O. Box 82215
Baton Rouge, LA 70884-2215
Telephone: (504) 765-0585
Fax: (504) 765-0602
Ubratian: Linda Levy
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
lime Zone: Central
DescrIption of Collection and Services: The collection contains a limited
assortment of reference materials and journals relating to ground water and
geohydrology issues. The material is generally dispersed in staff offices and is
not centrally organized.
Interlibrary Loan Policy: N/A
Online Database(s) Used: N/A
Agency Hotline: N/A
Telephone Subject Hours
(504) 342-1234 Office of the Secretary/Emergency 8:00 - 4:30
Response. To be used by industries M - F
to report emergencies and/or
unauthorized releases.
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Address: Water Resources Library
Office of Water Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
P .O. Box 82215 w
Baton Rouge, LA 70884-2215
Telephone: (504) 765-0634
Fax: (504) 765-0635
Librarian: Emelise Cormier
Assistant
Librarian: Faith Theriot
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Central
Description of Collection and Services: The collection contains information
on water pollution, wastewater treatment, water quality criteria, special study
reports, effluent guidelines, and includes the Journal of the Water Pollution Control
Federation and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) data summaries.
lnterlibrary Loan Policy: N/A
Online Database(s) Used: In-house databases only, no commercial databases
used.
Agency Hotline: N/A
Telephone Subject Hours
(504) 342-1234 Citizen Notification 24 hours
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MARYLAND
Address: Maryland State Department of the Environment
Toxics Information Center
2500 Broening Highway
Baltimore, MD 21224-6612
Telephone: (410) 631-3818
Fax: (410) 631-3198
Ubrarlan: Ella Reid Lyles, Ph.D.
Assistant
Librarian: Harinder Dhillon
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
Description of Collection and Services: This is a State government
departmental library serving a staff of medical and environmental professionals.
The collection contains 5,500 items consisting primarily of U.S. government
publications and Maryland State reports. The library has 125 journal
subscriptions. Subjects collected include:
• Environmental Health
• Air and Water Pollution
• Hazardous Materials Transportation
• Hazardous Waste
• Pesticides
• Radioactive Materials and Emergency Response
• Recycling
• Toxicology and Risk Assessment
• Underground Storage Tanks
• Environmental Legislatiozt State and Federal
interlibrary Loan Policy: N/A
Online Database(s) Used: NLM, Occupational Health Services, ORBIT
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Agency Hotilne: •:
Telephone Subject Hours
(410) 333-2950 To report Hazardous Material Days
(410) 974-3551 and Oil Spills Nights/Wknds
(410) 631-3409 To report Water Pollution Days
(410) 974-3551 Violations Nights/Wknds
(410) 631-3215 To report Air Pollution Days
(410) 243-8700 Violations Emergency
(410) 631-3442 To report Underground Days
(301) 874-3551 Tank Leaks Nights/Wknds
(410) 631-3510 or To report Sediment Days
(800) 922-8017 Control Violations
(410) 974-3181 Nights!Wknds
(410) 974-3238 To report Fish Kills Days
(410) 243-8700 and Algae Blooms Nights/Wknds
(410) 631-3300 To report Radiation Accidents Days
(410) 243-8700 or Safety Violations Nights! Wknds
(410) 631-3632 To report Public Sewer Days
(410) 243-8700 Leaks/Overflows Nights! Wknds
(410) 631-3706 To report Public Water Days
(410) 243-8700 Supply Problems Nights! Wknds
(410)631-3247 Daily Air Quality Report 24 Hours
(800) RECYCLE Recycling Information 24 Hours
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MASSACHUStnS
Address: Massachusetts Water Resources Authority Library
100 First Avenue
Boston, MA 02129
Telephone: (617) 242-6000 (ext 4175/4176)
Fax: (617) 241-6070
Ubrarlan: Mary E. Lydon
Assistant
Ubrarlan: N/A
Hours: 9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
Description of Collection and Services: The collection includes Boston
Harbor studies; historical information on metropolitan water and sewer
commissions—studies and reports; books on water supply, wastewater, law,
pollution, and engineering.
interlibrary Loan Policy: ILL requests are honored at the discretion of the
librarian.
Online Database(s) Used: DIALOG, USEPAORD, M iT Card Catalog.
Agency Hotilne:
Telephone Subject Hours
(617) 242-SAVE Water Conservation 24 Hours
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MASSACHUSE1TS
Address: State Library of Massachusetts
State House, Room 341
Boston, MA 02133
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Telephone: (617) 727-2590
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Fax: N/A
Ubrarlan: Casper Case
Assistant
Librarian: N/A
Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
Description of Collection and Services: While the State Library is not an
environmental library specifically, it serves as the depository for State
documents, and so has all the publications of the agencies within the Executive
Office of Environmental Affairs, as well as other environment-related agencies
such as the University of Massachusetts Water Resources Research Center. The
Library is also a selective depository library for the federal government.
interlibrary Loan Policy: There are no ILL fees for loans. There is a charge for
photocopying. Materials dated earlier than 1930 do not circulate.
Online Database(s) Used: Online database searches are available to state
government employees only.
Agency Hotfine: N/A
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MICHIGAN
Address: Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Surface Water Quality Division
P .O. Box 30028
Lansing, M I 48909-7258
Telephone: (517) 373-6794
Fax: (517) 373-9958
Ubrarlan: Mazjorie Fitch
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
Description of Collection and Services: The library has a major emphasis on
toxicology but is expanding into Great Lakes water quality, waste management,
air quality, and so on. It contains about 6,000 volumes and 11,000 artide reprints
or research reports.
Interlibrary Loan Policy: ILLs are provided on an individual request basis.
Online Database(s) Used: DIALOG, STN-CAS, AQUIRE, National Library of
Medicine, QSAR
Agency Hotline:
Telephone Subject Hours
(800) 292-4706 Pollution Emergency Alerting 24 Hours
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Address: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
DNR Library
500 Lafayette Road, Box 21
St. Paul, MN 55155-4021
Telephone: (612) 296-1305
Fax: (612) 296-3500
Ubrarian: Colleen Mlecoch
Assistant
Librarians: Char Feist Reference Librarian
Diane Vejtruba Secretary
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Central
Description of Collection and Services: The collection includes 12,000
documents and books, and 450 serials on the subjects:
• Recreation Management
• Water Management
• Natural Resources Management
• Forestry
• Minerals
• Fish and Wildlife Management
• Environmental Education
Interlibrary Loan Policy: ILL via OCLC, no charge.
Online Database(s) Used: DIALOG, MSUS/PALS, OCLC
Agency Hotline: N/A
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MINNESOTA
Address: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
520 Lafayette Road North
St Paul, MN 55155-3898
Telephone: (612) 296-7719 or -6623
Fax: (612) 297-1456
Ubrarlans: Kathleen Malec
Helena Peskova
Staff: Edna Bernstein Library Assistant
Hours: 8:00 a -rn. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Thursday
Time Zone: Central
Description of Collection and Services: The collection includes items on the
following subject areas:
• Air Pollution
• O emisfry
• Conservation
• Environmental Education
• Environmental Policy and Law
• Environmental Quality
• Hazardous Waste
• Resource Management
• Soil Pollution
• Solid Waste
• Toxicology
• Water Pollution
The collection includes books; approximately 3,000-4,000 government
documents; 250 journal subscriptions; Selected Research in Microfiche (SRIM)
from NTIS for environmental pollution and control (approximately 35,000
documents); and Minnesota laws, statutes, rules, and indexes.
In addition to collection acquisition, maintenance and circulation, and inter-
library loans, MPCA library provides online and manual database searching;
SD! service; reference; library newsletter; library column in Agency newsletter;
bibliographic instruction; library tours and tutorials; and liaison with other
libraries for improved and increased access to information.
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Interlibrary Loan Policy: Loans and photocopies are available through formal ••
ILL process at no charge; materials also available to libraries through informal
ILL process at no charge. Loans arid photocopies include: books, periodicals,
and government documents; reference materials are not circulated. Loan Policy:
books—4 weeks; journals—photocopies supplied; government documents on
fiche—4 weeks. ILLs are accepted via OCLC, PALS, mail, phone, and fax. :i
Online Database(s) Used: Chemical Information System (CIS); DIALOG; IRIS;
MEDLARS/TOXNET; OCLC; and PALS, an online card catalog U )
Agency Hotline:
Telephone Subject Hours
(612) 221-3999 Hazard Hotline (Metro Area) 24 Hours
(800) 228-5635 Hazard Hotline (Out of State) 24 Hours
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MISSISSIPPI
Address: Mississippi Department of Environmental
Quality Library
2380 Highway 80 West, Southport Center
Jackson, MS 39289-1307
Telephone: (601) 961-5024
Fax: (601) 354-6965
Ubrarlan: Carolyn Woodley
AssIstant
Ubrarian: N/A
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
lime Zone: Central
DescrIption at Collection and Services: The library has a collection of 42,000
books, journals, maps, government reports (USGS, EPA, DOE, Corps of
Engineers), and 100+ subscriptions to primary geological and environmental
journals. Subject areas: geology, water resources, nuclear waste, hazardous
waste, solid waste, air pollution, soil pollution, water pollution, environmental
regulations.
Interlibrary Loan Policy: The library has a cooperative, no-charge policy, with
restrictions on photocopying (up to 25 pages) and non-drculating materials.
OnlIne Database(s) Used: ORBIT, EPA Online.
Agency Hotilne: N/A.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE 0
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Address: New Hampshire Department of
Environmental Services
6Hazen Drive
Concord, NH 03301
Telephone: (603) 271-2975
Fax: (603) 271-2867
Ubrarlan: Joyce Perrault
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
DescriptIon of Collection and Services: The collection includes State agency
reports, fact sheets, geological publications, rules and regulations, and covers the
following subject areas:
• Water Supply and Pollution Control
• Air PollutionControl
• Waste Management
• Water Resources
• River Protection.
lnterlibrary Loan PolIcy: N/A.
OnlIne Database(s) Used: N/A.
Agency Hotline: N/A.
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NEW JERSEY
Address: New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection and Energy
Information Resource Center
432 East State Street, (IT 409
Trenton, NJ 08625
Telephone: (609) 984-2249
Fax: (609) 292-3298
Librarian: Maria Baratta
Assistant
Librarian: Dorothy Alibrando
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
Description of Collection and Services: The collection includes 3,000 books,
5,500 reports, and 130 journal subscriptions and covers the following subject
areas:
• Water Resources
• Toxicology
• Environmental Health
• Coastal Resources
• Hazardous Waste
• Risk Assessment.
interlibrary Loan Policy: There is no fee for ILL. Please phone in or fax
requests.
Online Database(s) Used: DIALOG, LEXIS/NEXIS, National Library of
Medicine, OCLC.
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Agency Hottine: I
Telephone Subject Hours
(800) 782-0160 Air Pollution Index 24 Hours
(800) 624-2376 Asbestos Hotline 24 Hours
(609) 292-7172 Environmental Emergency 24 Hours C ,,
Hotline
(800) 222-0456 Game Thief Poaching 24 Hours
Hotline
(800) 648-0394 Radon Hotline 8:00 - 5:00
M-F
(800) 648-7263 Seashore Conditions 24 Hours
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NEW MEXICO
Address: Environment library
New Mexico Environment Department
1190 St Francis Drive, Room 51350
Runnels Building
Santa Fe, NM 87502
Telephone: (505) 827-2633
Fax: (505) 827-2836
Ubrarian: Jackie Calligan
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
lime Zone: Mountain
Description of Collection and Services: The collection contains
approximately 600 books, 7,000 documents (state and federal), and 35
subscriptions. It includes material on these subjects:
• Air Pollution
• Food and Milk Safety
• Hazardous Wastes
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Radiation Protection
• Swimming Pool and Spa Safety
• Underground Storage Tanks
• Vector Control
• Water Pollution.
Inteilibrary Loan Policy: Does not provide loans outside the agency. Will
provide photocopies. First 10 pages free, 10 cents per page thereafter.
Online Database(s) Used: DIALOG.
Agency Hotline:
Telephone Sub)ect Hours
(800) 222-6742 Occupational Health and 24 Hours
Safety Board
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NORTH CAROLINA
Address: Library
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources
P.O. Box 27687
512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687
Telephone: (919) 7334984
Fax: (919) 733-2622
Librarian: Jane Basnight
Assistant
Librarian: Carol Bryson
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
Description of Collection and Services: The collection includes 800 books,
16,000 government documents, 50 journal subscriptions, and 150 microforms on
the following topics:
• Air Pollution
• Coastal Resources
• Forest Resources
• Hazardous Waste
• Mineral Resources
• Soil Conservation
• Water Pollution
• Environmental Health.
lnterllbrary Loan Policy: There is no ILL fee. Materials are loaned at the
discretion of the librarian. The library will accept requests on ALA forms or
through OCLC.
Online Database(s) Used: DIALOG, OCLC, NLM.
Agency Hotline: N/A.
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NORTH DAKOTA
Address: Environmental Health Section
North Dakota State Department of
Health and Consolidated Laboratories
P.O. Box 5520
Bismarck, Ni) 58502-5520
Telephone: (701) 221-5150
Fax: (701)221-5200
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Central
Description of Collection and Services: The Department does not have a
formal library available. The separate divisions—Environmental Engineering,
Waste Management, Municipal Facilities, and Water Quality—have materials
upon request on the following subjects:
• Air Pollution
• Noise
• Asbestos
• Radiation Control
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Radon
• Solid Waste and Hazardous Waste
• PCBs
• Underground Storage Tanks
• Drinking Water
• Construction Grants
• Revolving Loan Program
• Wastewater Treatment Plants
• Water Pollution
• NFDES Permits
• Ground Water
• Underground Injection Control Program
• Wefihead Protection Program.
lnterllbrary Loan Policy: N/A.
Online Database(s) Used: N/A.
Agency Hotline: N/A.
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OHIO
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Address: Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Library
1800 Watermark Drive
Columbus, OH 43266-0149
Telephone: (614) 644-3024
Fax: (614) 644-2329
Librarian: Ruth Ann Evans
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
Description of Collection and Services: The collection includes 5,699 books,
1,601 technical reports, 121 subscriptions, and 329 microform items covering the
following subject areas:
• Environmental Law
• Ohio River Basin Water Quality Reports
• Pollution Control
• Ohio Regional Solid Waste Reports.
interiibrary Loan Policy: The library does not charge a fee. It will not copy
articles of more than 50 pages. The maximum length for faxes is 10 pages. Books
are loaned to other libraries if they are not required by Ohio EPA staff.
Online Database(s) Used: Database searching is done for Ohio EPA staff on
the following systems: DIALOG, Chemical Information Service (QS),
Congressional Quarterly Washington Alert, OCLC, and State Library of Ohio.
Agency Hotline: N/A.
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OKLAHOMA
Address: Oklahoma Department of Libraries
US. Government Information Division
200 Northeast 18th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73105-3298
Telephone: (405) 521-2502
(800) 522-8116 (within Oklahoma only)
Fax: (405) 525-7804
Ubrarlan: Steve Beleu
Assistant Librarian: Chris Bittle
Hours: 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Central
Description of Collection and Services: This depository library contains U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency reports in all subject areas. Total number of
items is approximately 10,000 (paper 5,000; microfiche 5,000). It also has
Envirofiche covering 1971-1984 and all Environmental Impact Statements (E IS)
for Oklahoma (more than 250) on microfiche. The Toxic Release Inventory (TRI)
is available on CD ROM.
Intedibrary Loan Policy: There is no ILL fee and no lending restrictions. ILL
open to all libraries in Oklahoma through the Oklahoma Telecommunications
Interlibrary System (OTIS) and is open to out-of-State libraries through OCLC or
direct mail using ALA request forms.
Online Database(s) Used: DIALOG, BRS, LEXIS, FAPRS.
Agency Hotline: N/A.
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Auuress. Oregon Department of Environmental
Quality Library
811 Southwest 6th Avenue
Portland, OR 97204-1390 w
Telephone: (503) 229-6854 (Information/Reference)
(503) 229-6441 (Interlibrary Loan)
Fax: (503) 229-6124
Ubrarian: Linda J. Rober
Interllbrary
Loan Technician: Christie Nuttall
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Pacific
Description of Collection and Services: The DEQ Library is an information
center automated with OCLC, DataTrek Integrated Library System, DIALOG,
and various other environmental databases. The collection totals about 40,000
reports and books and 310 current periodicals in the following subject areas:
• Air Quality
• Environmental Cleanup
• Hazardous Waste
• Water Quality.
Interlibrary Loan Policy: ILL is available via OCLC (symbol DNQ), telephone,
or ALA request forms/format. There are no fees.
Online Database(s) Used: DIALOG, EPA Hazardous Waste Database, OCLC.
Agency HotIlne:
Telephone Subject Hours
(800) 452-0311 Oil and Chemical Spilis 24 Hours
(503) 229-5209 DEQ for Environmental Days
(503) 229-5263 Complaints Evenings
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PENNSYLVANIA
Address: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Resources
Technical Reference Library
P.O. Box 2063
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2063
Telephone: (717) 787-9647
Fax: (717) 783-2802
Ubrarlan: Sandra Blust
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
(Library is open to the public by appointment for
research only.)
Time Zone: Eastern
Description of Collection and Services: The collection contains books,
reports, miaoform, vertical file material, and 230 subscriptions covering the
following subject areas:
• AirQuality
• Community Environmental Control
• Mining and Reclamation
• OilandGas
• Radiation Protection
• Toxicology
• Waste Management.
Interlibrary Loan Policy: There is no charge for ILL. The library does not lend
materials to the public. (There is a $0.30 per copy charge to the public.)
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Online Database(s) Used: DIALOG.
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Agency Hotline:
Telephone Subject Hours
(800) 237-2366 Radon Hotline 7:30 - 5:30
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(717) 783-6004 Used Oil Hotline 7:30 - 5:30
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(800) 3464242 General Recycling Information 7:30 - 5:30
M-F
(800) 541-2050 Emergency Notification 7:30 - 5:30
M-F
(800) 4264791 Safe Drinking Water 7:30 - 5:30
M-F
(800) 5354555 Meat and Poultry 7:30 - 5:30
M-F
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PUERTO RICO
Address: Centro de lnformación
Junta de Calidad Ambiental
Apartado 11488
Santurce, Puerto Rico 00910-1488
Telephone: (809) 767-7712
Fax: (809) 766-2483
Librarian: Oneida Delgado
Assistant
Librarian: Maria Rentas
Elisa Orfiz
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
Description of Collection and Services: The collection includes
approximately 2,100 printed documents, 8 subscriptions, and approximately
500 documents in microforms from REPIDISCA (PHO) and CD ROM from
REPIDLSCA on the following topics:
Air Pollution
• Energy
• Environmental Legislation
• Hazardous Waste
• Noise Pollution
• Water Pollution
• Water Resources
• Solid Waste
• Land Pollution.
Interlibrary Loan Policy: There is no lending fee, but borrowing libraries must
pay return postal charges and the loan is for 2 weeks.
Online Database(s) Used: Microisis (from UNESCO), Computerized
Documentation System/Integrated Set of Information System (CDS/ISIS).
Agency Hothne: N/A.
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Address: South Carolina Depart ment of Health and
Environmental Control Library
Mills Building
2600 Bull Street w
Columbia, SC 29201
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Telephone: (803) 737-3945
Fax: (803) 737-3946
Librarian: Jane K. Olsgaard
Assistant
Librarian: Beverly Steele
Hours: 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
Description of Collection and Services: The collection includes 5,000 books
and 250 journals primarily covering toxicology as well as the following subjects:
• Environmental Health
• Public Health
• Water.
interlibrary Loan Policy: There is no charge to any library which reciprocates.
Requests accepted on ALA forms or through OCLC or DOCLINE.
Online Database(s) Used: DIALOG, NLM.
Agency Hotline:
Telephone Subject Hours
(803) 734-5424 Solid and Hazardous Waste 8:30 - 5:00
Emergency Spill Response M - F
(803) 253-6488 Solid and Hazardous Waste Weekends
Emergency Spill Response
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TEXAS
Address: Texas Air Control Board Library
12124 Park 35 Cirde
Austin, TX 78753
Telephone: (512) 908-1542
Fax: (512) 908-1555
Ubravian: Kerry K. Williams
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Central
Descuiptlon of Collection and Services: The collection indudes 10,000 books
and reports, and 75 subscriptions covering the following subject areas:
• Air Pollution
• chemistry
• Law
• Meteorology
• Physics
• Engineering.
Interlibrary Loan Policy: No loans are made outside the agency.
Online Database(s) Used: N/A.
Agency Hotline: N/A.
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TEXAS
Address: Texas Water Commission Library
1700 North Congress
P.O. Box 13087 (Mailing Address)
Austin, TX 78711-3087 w
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Telephone: (512) 463-7834 or 7837
Fax: (512)463-8317
Librarian: Sylvia von Fange
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Central
Description of Collection and Services: The collection includes 52,000 books!
monographs; 441 periodicals; technical reports, microfilm and miaoflche;
vertical files; environmental impact statements; U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency publications; U.S. Geological Survey publications (bulletins, water
supply papers, circulars, professional papers and selected Water Resource
Investigations); telephone directories from every Texas city; and Texas A&.M
University Agricultural Experiment Station publications. Subject areas include:
• Engineering
• Geology
• Hazardous Waste
• Remote Sensing
• Water Pollution
• Water Resources Development
• Water Rights
• Weather Modification.
lnterlibrary Loan Policy: Requests are accepted by phone or mail. Photocopy
fees are $0.25 per page. No other fees are charged.
Online Database(s) Used: N!A.
Agency Hotline:
Telephone Subject Hours
(512)463-7834 Emergency Response 24 Hours
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UTAH
Address: Department of Environmental Quality Library
288 North 1460 West
P.O. Box 144810
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4810
Telephone: (801) 538-6121
Fax: (801) 538-6016
Librarian: Kristal Squire
Assistant
Librarian: N/A
Hours: 8:00 ant. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday (except Holidays)
Time Zone: Mountain
Description of Collection and Services: We have many documents available:
books, reports, subscriptions.
Interl lbrary Low Policy: No fee.
Online Database(s) Used: N/A.
Agency Hotline: N/A.
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VIRGINIA
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Address. Bureau of Toxic Substances Library 2
Virginia Department of Health
1500 East Main Street, Room 124
Richmond, VA 23219 w
Telephone: (804) 786-1763
Fax: (804) 786-9510
Ubrarlan: Vickie O’Dell
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
Description of Collection and Services: The collection includes 350 books,
mainly in the reference collection, dealing with toxic substances, the health
effects of occupational chemicals, and hazardous materials. There is a small
journal collection on health and hazardous materials.
Interlibrary Loan Policy: There are no charges except the actual cost of
transmission (mailing, faxing, and so on).
Online Database(s) Used: DIALOG, BRS, National Library of Medicine.
Searches are done free for any state agency. Virginia residents may request
searches. Private citizens will be bified for all costs for searches costing more
than $100.
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ViRGINIA
Address: Virginia State Water Control Board Library
4900 Cox Road
Glen Alien, VA 23060
Telephone: (804) 527-5215
Fax: (804) 527-5313
Librarian: Patricia Vanderland
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
Description of Collection and Services: The collection includes 9,000 books,
10 subscriptions, 3,500 microforms, and 1,500 reports covering the following
subject areas:
• Sewage Treatment
• Water
• Water Pollution and Control
• Water Resources
• Water Supply
• Wastewater Treatment
Interlibrary Loan Policy: Photocopy fee: pages 1—10, no charge; 11—25, $2.50;
26 and above, $2.50 plus $0.10 per page. Materials deemed noncirculating will be
for in-library use only.
Online Database(s) Used: N/A.
Agency Hotline: N/A.
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WASHINGTON
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Address: State of Washington
Department of Ecology Library
Mailstop PV11, P .O. Box 47600
Olympia, WA 98504-7600
Telephone: (206) 459-6150
Fax: N/A
Librarian: Barbara Caiquhoun
Assistant
Librarian: Ann Bennett
Linda Thompson
Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Pacific
Description of Collection and Services: The more recent acquisitions are
online in a software system for in-house use. This system contains 10,000
records. The card catalog has 10,000 records. There are more than 800 journal
subscriptions. The collection includes materials on the following topics:
• Air Pollution
• Water Resources
• Water Supply
• Geology
• Hazardous Waste Cleanup
• Superfund Records of Decision
• Remedial Action
• Water Quality
• Radioactive and Mixed Waste.
interilbrary Loan Policy: There is no fee for ILL and the library wifi loan any
item not i tt use for two weeks.
Online Database(s) Used: DIALOG, Legislate, Chemical Information System,
National Ubrary of Medicine, EPA ’s Hazardous Waste Collection Database,
CAMEO, LEXIS/NEXIS. All are used on a charge-back basis to patrons.
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Agency Hotline:
Telephone Subject Hours
(800) 633-7585 Hazardous Substances 9:00 - 4:00
M-F
(800) LITFERS Utter Hotline 9:00 - 4:00
M-F
(800) RECYCLE Recyding Hotline 9:00 - 4:00
M-F
(800) 458-0920 Superfund Hotline 9:00 - 4:00
M-F
(800) 272-3780 Vehide Emissions 9:00 - 4:00
M-F
(800) 822-9933 Waste Reduction Technology 9:00-4:00
M-F
(800) 458-0920 Woodsmoke Hotline 9:00 - 4:00
M-F
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WISCONSIN a.
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Address: Department of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 7921
Madison, Wi 53707-7921
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Telephone: (608) 266-8933
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Fax: (608) 267-2750
Librarian: Glenna Carter
Assistant
Librarian: Ann Lacy
Hours: 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Central
Description of Collection and Services: The collection contains 14,000 titles in
the book collection; 6,000 EPA reports; and more than 200 journal subscriptions.
The collection contains materials on the following topics:
• Air Pollution
• Geology
• Hazardous Waste
• Natural Resources Management
• Recycling
• Soil Pollution
• Solid Waste
• Toxic Substances
• Waste Minimization
• Wastewater
• Water Pollution
• Wetlands.
Interlibrary Loan Policy: The library does not photocopy or loan journals but
will loan books and reports.
Online Database(s) Used: DIALOG, as.
Agency Hotilne: N/A.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION 9
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ALTERNATE STATE ENViRONMENTAL CONTACTS
The following states do not have an environmental library, but are willing to
provide environmental information upon request at the address and phone
number listed below their state name.
COLORADO
Address: Colorado Department of Health
Office of Environment
4210 East 11th Avenue
Denver, CO 80220
Telephone: (303) 3314510
Contact: Lori Maldonado
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Mountain
Address: Executive Director Office
Department of Natural Resources
1313 Sherman Street, Room 718
Denver, CO 80203
Telephone: (303) 866-3311
Contact: Steve Morris
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Mountain
CONNECTiCUT
Address: Department of Environmental Protection
Natural Resources Center
Maps Publication Office
State Office Building
165 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
Telephone: (203) 566-7719
Contact: Hector Flores
Hours: 9:00 am. - Noon
1:00 pm. -3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Time Zone: Eastern
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MAINE
Address: Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State House, Station #17 E
Augusta, ME 04333
Telephone: (207) 289-2651
Fax: (207) 289-7826 w
Contact: Pamela Shofner
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
MISSOU RI
Address: Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Quality
P.O. Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Telephone: (314) 751-3443 (Public Information)
(800) 334-6946
Contact: N/A
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Central
MONTANA
Address: Montana Department of Health and
Environmental Science
Environmental Science Division, Cogswell
Cogswell Building, Room 8107
Helena, MT 59620
Telephone: (406) 444-3948
Fax: (406) 444-1374
Contact: Tom Ellerhoff
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Mountain
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NEBRASKA
Address: Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality
301 Centennial Mall South, Fourth Floor
P .O. Box 98922
Lincoln, NE 68509-8922
Teleph one: (402) 471-4223 (Public Affairs)
Contact: Brian McManus
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Central
NEVADA
Address: Nevada Department of Conservation and
Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Protection
333 West Nye Lane
Capitol Complex
Carson City, NV 89710
Telephone: (702) 687-4670
(800) 992-0900 (ext. 4670)
Fax: (702) 885-0868
Contact: Lew Dodgion
Hours: 8:00 am. -5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Pacific
NEW YORK
Address: New York Department of Environmental
Conservation
50 Wolf Road
Albany, NY 12233-1016
Telephone: (518) 457-5400 (Public Information)
Fax: (518) 457-1088
Contact: Benjamin Marvin
Hours: 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
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RHODE ISLAND
Address: Rhode Island Department of Environmental
Management
Office of Environmental Coordination
83 Park Street
Providence, RI 02903
Telephone: (401) 277-3434
(800) 752-8088 (In Rhode Island only)
Fax: (401) 277-2591
Contact: Stephanie Powell
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
Agency Hotline:
Telephone Subject Hours
(401) 277-3070 Emergency Hotline 24 hours
SOUTH DAKOTA
Address: Department of Environment and Natural Resources
523 East Capitol Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501
Telephone: (605) 773-3151
Fax: (605) 773-6035
Contact: N/A
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Fr iday
Time Zone: Central
Agency Hotlines:
Telephone Subject Hours
(800) GET-DENR Radon and Recycling 8:00 - 5:00
(800) 438-3367 M - F
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TENNESSEE
Address: Bureau of Environment
Tennessee Department of Environment and
Conservation
150 9th Avenue, North
Nashville, TN 37243-1530
Telephone: (615) 741-3657
Fax: (615) 741-4608
Contact: Wayne Scharber
Hours: 8:00 a m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Central
Agency Hoff Ines:
Telephone Subject Hours
(800) 237-7018 Solid and Hazardous Waste 8:00 - 4:30
M-F
(800) 251-3479 Superfurtd 8:00 - 4:30
M-F
VERMONT
Address: Vermont Environmental Board
120 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05620-3201
Telephone: (802) 828-3309
Contact: Elizabeth Courthey (Chair)
Hours: 7:45 a.m. -4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
lime Zone: Eastern
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Address: State of West Virginia
Department of Commerce, Labor, and Environmental E
Resources
Division of Natural Resources
Charleston, WV 25305 w
Telephone: (304) 348-2754
Fax: (304) 384-2768
Contact: I. Edward Hanrick, Ill
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Eastern
Agency Hotlines:
Telephone Subject Hours
(800) 642-3074 Pollution, Toxic Chemical, and 24 hours
Oil Spills
(304) 348-8899 Dam Control Emergency 24 hours
(non-coal related)
(800) 654-3312
(coal related)
WYOMING
Address: Department of Environmental Quality
122 West 25th Street
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Telephone: (307) 777-7758
(307) m-7682 (Administration)
Fax: (307) 634-0799 (Land)
(307) 777-5973 (Water)
Contact: N/A
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Time Zone: Mountain
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CHAPTEFI 8: EPA Scientific Models
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) scientific community is
comprised of components in Headquarters program offices, 10 Regional offices,
and 13 specialized scientific laboratories located throughout the country. The
variety of projects being conducted by such a geographically separated
community is diverse and at times very specialized. One of the aims of EPA
Scientific Models is to give a sense of the type of scientific endeavors currently
underway by EPA scientists. It is not all inclusive but lists a sampling of models
only.
Additional purposes of EPA Scientific Models are to:
• Foster communications about scientific computer models.
• Increase the visibility of existing scientific models.
• Reduce duplication of effort in the development of scientific computer
models.
• Facilitate EPA’s response to information requests about scientific
computer models.
Two Office of Research and Development (ORD) laboratories have become lead
EPA organizations for modeling and modeling research. The Environmental
Research Laboratory at Athens, GA (ERL-Athens) has established the Center for
Exposure Assessment Modeling (CEAM) and the Robert S. Kerr Environmental
Research Laboratory in Ada, OK is the lead laboratory for ground water
modeling. Following is contact information on the services of these two sources
of model informatiorc
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Center for Exposure Assessment Modeling (CEAM)
Environmental Research Laboratory
Athens, CA 30613-0801
Phone: (404) 546-3130 Fax: (404) 546-2018
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• U.s. Environmental Protection Agency
Center for Subsurface Modeling Support (CSMoS)
Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Laboratory
P.O. Box 1198
Ada, OK 74820
Phone: (405) 332-8800 (ext. 245) Fax: (405) 332-8800
The EPA Model Clearinghouse listed on page 130 can provide additional
information on EPA scientific models.
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CONTENTS
A.D.L. Migration Estimation Model 489
AIRDOS-PC 491
Annie Interactive Development Environment 493
Assessment Tools for the Evaluation of Risk 495
Biodegradation of Environmental Chemicals Modeled With Aquatic,
Relative-Rate Coefficients 497
Chesapeake Bay Three Dimensional Time Variable Water Quality Model 500
Clean Air Act Assessment Package—1988 502
Cornell Mixing Zone Model (1 and 2) 504
Endangered Species Database/Reach Scan Link 507
Enhanced Stream Water Quality Model 509
EPA’s Composite Model for Landfills 512
Exposure Analysis Modeling System II 514
Food and Gill Exchange of Toxic Substances 516
Green Cross Solar ViA 519
Hydrological Simulation Program 521
Littoral Ecosystem Risk Assessment Model 524
Metal Speciation Equilibrium for Surface and Ground Water 527
MOFAT 530
Multi-Chamber Concentration and Exposure Model 532
Multimedia Exposure Assessment Model 534
Pesticide Analytical Model Version 3.1 537
Pesticide Root Zone Model 539
Prediction of Radiological Effects Due to Shallow Trench Operation 541
Probabilistic Dilution Model Version 3.1 543
Regulatory and Investigative Treatment Zone Model 545
Simulated Waste Access to Ground Water 547
Soil Venting Model 549
Storm Water Management Model 551
Water Analysis Simulation Program 554
Watershed Model of the Chesapeake Bay 557
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A.D.L. MIGRATION ESTIMATION MODEL fl
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Previous Names: Nmedom
Sponsoring Office: Office of Pesticides, Prevention, arid Toxic
Substances, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics,
Exposure Evaluation Division
Primary Contact: Christina Cinalli
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-3913
Fax: (202) 260-0018
Means of Access: Available upon request made to primary contact. Wifi
be available via National Technical Information
Service (NTIS) in the near future.
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (EST)
Subject Emphasis: Air, water, and solid materials
Purpose of Model: To provide a method to estimate the migration of chemicals
from polymers. The chemicals may be added to the polymer during production
or may be present as unreacted monomers/oligomers. The model provides and
estimate of the fraction of chemical that will migrate under specified conditions.
Users: Academic institutions, researchers, and exposure assessors in federal,
state, and local government.
Model inputs: Input will vary depending on the complexity of the scenario.
Minimum inputs are: polymer thickness (cm), exposure to external phase (one or
both sides), external phase (air, water, or solid), time over which migration
occurs (hours), diffusion coefficient of polymer (cm 2 /s) (default estimates
provide by program).
Model Outputs: Fraction of chemical migrated.
Information Source: Model based on Fick’s Law of Diffusion and Mass
Transfer Theory.
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Frequency of Model Update: N/A.
Model Software (Model Operating Systems): FORTRAN program—no
special software required.
Auxiliary Software: Math Coprocessor.
Model Features: AMEM was developed to estimate the migration of chemicals
from polymeric materials such as television cabinets, water pipes, curtain
backings, plastic toys, or other products used in home environments where these
chemicals could become sources of indoor air pollution or potable water
contamination. Once the amount of chemical migrated is obtained, other models
can be used to estimate the exposure/risk of people to contaminated indoor air
or water. This model provides sufficient estimates for screening level
assessments where data are not available, If exposure/risks concerns are
identified, the cost of emissions testing of the polymeric materials can be
justified.
QAIQC: (validation, recalibration) Validated using measured data of the
migration of chemical from polymers.
Fees: Fee will be associated with NTIS.
Technical Support: Rosemary Goydan (contractor)
Arthur D. Little
15 Acorn Park
Cambridge, MA 02140
Outreach Efforts: None.
Related Models: None known.
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AIRDOS-PC
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Acronym: A IRDOS-PC
Previous Names: AIRDOS
Sponsoring Office: Office of Radiation Programs
Primary Contact: Barry Parks
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Radiation Programs
Las Vegas Facility
P.O. Box 98517
Las Vegas, NV 89193-8517
Telephone: (702) 798-2443
Fax: (702) 798-2465
Means of Access: A free copy of the PC software can be obtained
through the primary contact.
The registration process for this model is send name,
address, and phone number to primary contact.
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (PST)
Monday - Friday
Subject Emphasis: Air
Purpose of Model: To estimate dose from radionudlide emissions to air from
Department of Energy facilities, to demonstrate compliance with 40 CFR 61.93
(A). Only 41 radionuclides in data library.
Users: EPA, Department of Energy scientists, and support contractors at
national laboratories
Model Inputs: Emission rates, weather data, demography.
Model Outputs: Dose in millirem per year to nearest individual.
Information Source: Department of Energy Annual Reports.
Frequency ot Model Update: Updated as CAP8B-PC (see page 545).
Model Software (Model Operating Systems): “C,” FORTRAN.
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Auxiliary Software: N/A.
MO del Features: User friendly, menu-driven, full screen editing requires math
coprocessor, 560K free RAM.
QNQC: (validation, recafibration) Matches mainframe version of AIRDOS-
EPA.
Fees: None.
Technical Support: Consult with primary contact
Outreach Efforts: N/A.
Related Models: CAP8S-PC, AIRDOS-EPA, RADR1SK, DARTAB.
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ANNIE INTERACTIVE DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT U
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Acronym: AIDE
Previous Names: None
Sponsoring Office: Office of Research and Development
Primary Contact: Model Distribution Coordinator
[ A nN: Catherine E. Green (contractor)]
Center for Exposure Assessment Modeling
Environmental Research Laboratory
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Athens, GA 30613-0801
Telephone: (706) 546-3130
Fax: (706) 546-3340
Means of Access: Diskette exchange and 9-track magnetic tape, or
electronic bulletin board system (BBS)
(1200/2400-N-8-1)
The registration process for this model is letter
requesting diskette exchange or through BBS
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EST) (diskette exchange)
Monday - Friday
24 hours a day, 7 days a week (BBS)
Subject Emphasis: None
Purpose of Model: AIDE is a tool kit for user interface for interactive
environmental models.
Users: Federal, state, and local governments; universities; industry; and the
private sector.
Model Inputs: N/A.
Model Outputs: N/A.
Information Source: ANNIE-IDE, A System for Developing Interactive User
Interfaces for Environmental Models (Programmers Guide). EPA/600/3-89/034;
NTIS: PBS9-220-008.
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Frequency of Mode! Update: Semiannually (January, July).
Model Software (Model Operating Systems): FORTRAN, Assembler, GSS/
GKS, VP-Expert
Auxiliary Software: None.
Model Features: The ANNIE-Interactive Development Environment
(ANNIE-IDE) tool kit is a user interface development system for interactive
environmental models and other pre- and post-processor programs. The
ANNIE-IDE system provides the program designer/developer with a program
tool kit that follows a consistent methodology for building interactive interfaces.
The system provides the program designer/developer with tools to write code to
incorporate one or more of the following operations:
• Display text on the monitor screen
• Display static and/or dynamic menus
• Prompt the user to input or edit values in a one- or two-dimensional
array
• Open a file to store and/or retrieve text, data, or other information
• Display context-sensitive help, instructions, and model/programs
parameter information.
QAJOC: (validation, recalibratlon) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Information Resources Management, Software Design and Development
Guidance (SDDC), Operations and Maintenance Manual (0MM).
Fees: None.
Technical Support: Model installation, technical assistance, and model
application support provided by CEAM.
Robert B. Ambrose, Jr.; (706) 546-3130-—model application; (706) 546-3590,
3548—software installation, testing.
Outmach Efforts: N/A.
Related Models: None.
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ASSESSMENT TOOLS FOR THE EVALUATION OF RISK
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Acronym: ASTER
Previous Names: N/A
Sponsoring Office: Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response
Primary Contact: Christine L. Russom
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Research Laboratory—Duluth
6201 Congdon Boulevard
Duluth, MN 55804
Telephone: (218) 720-5602
Fax: (218)720-5539
Means of Access: USEPA Network and the National Computing
Center—VAX-based. Public access is not currently
available.
Digital Equipment Corporation VAX running VMS—
available to users through dial-up connections.
The registration process for this model is through the
primary contact.
Hours: 24 hours a day
Subject Emphasis: Provides toxicity effect data for freshwater and
saltwater organisms as well as exposure information
for individual compounds.
Purpose of Model: To provide ecotoxicological and environmental exposure
information in a risk assessment format.
Users: EPA Headquarters, Regional offices, and state and local governments.
Model Inputs: Input only chemical identification information —Chemical
Abstracts Services (CAS) registry number, name, or structure of chemical.
Model Outputs: The output is provided in a report form divided into sections
of Hazard Identification (aquatic toxicity data), Ecological Exposure Assessment
(physical/chemical properties and Environmental Partitioning models) and Risk
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Characterization which summarizes the data from previous sections. Statistics
for the QSAR equations are within the system and can be obtained by the user.
Also, the system provides graphics of the structure if the user has a terminal that
supports graphics.
Information Source: AQUIRE database, QSAR system.
Frequency of Model Update: Yearly.
Model Software (Model Operating Systems): FORTRAN.
Auxiliary Software: A communications program for remote connection
Model Features: ASTER was designed to assist in producing risk assessments.
It combines aquatic toxicity data retrieved from AQUIRE arid estimations of
physical/chemical parameters using the QSAR system to develop
comprehensive risk assessments. QSAR is comprised of a database of measured
physiochemical properties that can be used to estimate ecotoxicological
endpoints.
QAIQC: (validation, recalibratlon) Quality assurance and quality control
includes verification of data entry, computerized checks for critical entry fields
and valid CAS registry numbers, and validation of models against empirical
data.
Fees: No charge.
Technical Support: Limited telephone user support.
Outreach Efforts: User’s manual is available. Technical support is provided
through the ERL-Duluth Scientific Outreach Program at (218) 720-5602.
Related Models/Databases: QSAR, AQUIRE.
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BIODEGRADATiON OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICALS MODELED WITH fl
AQUATIC, RELATIVE-RATE COEFFICIENTS
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Acronym: BENCHMARC
Previous Names: N/A
Sponsoring Office: Office of Research and Development
Primary Contact: David Lewis
Environmental Research Laboratory—Athens
960 College Station Road
Athens, CA 30613-0801
Telephone: (404) 546-3776
Fax: (404) 546-2018
Means of Access: Call above number and request a copy of
13EN Th1MARC
BASIC for Apple computer system. Can easily be
translated to FORTRAN. Restricted to environmental
systems that are mass transport limited.
Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Monday - Thursday
Subject Emphasis: Surface water, streams, and wetlands
Purpose of Model: BENCHMARC was developed to predict environmental
exposure and biodegradation rates to pesticides and other toxic chemicals in
surface water, streams, and wetlands.
Users: Anyone involved with concerns of exposure of surface water to
pesticides. State and federal regulatory agencies, companies involved in areas,
impact statements, and organizations involved in research on exposure.
Model Inputs: Water velocity, stream (system) depth, the test chemicals
uptake/transformation rate relative to a benchmark chemical (2,4-DME).
Model Outputs: Percent of chemical taken up/transformed after time (t),
distance that the transformed chemical has traveled downstream, uptake!
transformation velocity at time t, second order rate (1(a) half life of chemical,
pseudo-first-order rate coefficient (ki), percent contribution of attached and
suspended organisms.
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Information Source: N/A.
Frequency of Model Update: No changes to model expected.
Model Software (Model Operating Systems): N/A.
Auxiliary Software: None.
Model Features: BENCI-IMARC is for predictive modeling of microbial
uptake/transformation rates of naturally occurring and xenobiotic chemicals in
aquatic ecosystems in which a significant portion of the microbial activities are
associated with attached microorganisms. The model predicts the relative
contributions of attached and suspended communities.
The E)(AMS subroutine for processes associated with attached microorganisms
is designed for predictive modeling of microbial uptake/transformation rates of
naturally occurring and xenobiotic chemicals in aquatic ecosystems in which a
significant portion of the microbial activities are associated with attached
microorganisms. The use of the subroutine is restricted in application to
hydrophilic chemicals that are rapidly taken up by microorganisms, such that
they are mass-transport limited to the biofilm surface. Moreover, its use is also
limited to microbial processes that occur similarly in both attached and
suspended populations, that is, the chemicals are transformed aerobically or
anaerobically by the same metabolic pathways.
Based on water velocity, depth, and the rate of the test chemical’s uptake/
transformation rate relative to a benchmark chemical, 2,44) methyl ester, this
subroutine will predict
(1) percent of chemical taken up/transformed after time, t
(2) distance that the untransformed chemical has travelled
downstream after time, t
(3) uptake/transformation velocity at time, t
(4) half life of chemical in the system
(5) pseudo-first-order uptake/transformation rate coefficient, k 1 , for
the system
(6) second-order uptake/transformation rate coefficient, kA, for the
system
(7) percent contribution of attached and suspended organisms in the
system.
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Because this subroutine predicts only chemical uptake/transformation rates MS
associated with attached organisms, rates associated with physico-chemical
processes, and microbial processes of suspended organisms, must be calculated ff ?
by other subroutines of EXAMS. Also, attached organisms are considered to be
insignificant for rapidly degraded, hydrophilic chemicals in lakes and ponds.
Therefore, this subroutine should be used for lotic systems and wetlands.
Background information regarding the development of this subroutine can be
found in “Predicting chemical uptake/transformation rates of attached
microorganisms and the relative contributions of attached and suspended
communities in the field.”
QAJQC: (validafion, recalibration) American Society for Microbiology
Parameters and Methods.
Fees: None.
Technical Support: Will answer questions by letter or phone.
Outreach Efforts: Listed in peer review journal called “Applied Environmental
Microbiology.”
Related Models/Databases: EXAMS.
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CHESAPEAKE BAY ThREE DIMENSIONAL liME VARIABLE WATER
QUALITY MODEL
Acronym: None
Previous Names: None
Sponsoring Office: EPA Region 3, Chesapeake Bay Program Office
Primary Contact: Rich Kelley (contractor)
CBPO/CSC
410 Severn Avenue, Suite 113
Annapolis, Ml) 21403
Telephone: (410) 267-0061
(800) 523-2281
Fax: (410) 267-0282
(410) 267-0918
EmelI Name: WILLIAMS.LACY
Means of Access: Local Access only (model under development)
Currently running on a CRAY; plans exist to
transport the model to VAX 8650 and SUN SPARC
workstation at the Chesapeake Bay Program Office.
Hourt 7:30 am. -5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Subject Emphasis: Water
Purpose of Model: To predict water quality variables.
Users: Chesapeake Bay Program Community.
Model inputs: Output from a watershed model.
Model Outputs: Instantaneous and time arranged values of various water
quality and hydrodynantic data.
Information Source: Local model.
Frequency of Model Update: N/A.
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Model Software (Model Operating Systems): FORTRAN.
Auxiliary Software: Custom developed software for post-processing graphical
information—the package is called PLOT.
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Model Features: This model is a two component simulation which uses
hydrodynamics to predict fields for residual water quality model forcing. The
model will be used to form strategies to halt degradation of the Chesapeake Bay.
It is written in FORTRAN and uses finite difference approximations to
derivatives on a curvilinear grid.
QPJQC: (validation, recalibratlon)
Fees: N/A.
Technical Support: Minimal support provided external to the Program Office.
Outreach Efforts: N/A.
Related Models/Databases: Watershed model.
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CLEAN AIR ACT ASSESSMENT PACKAGE—i 988
Acronym: CAP88-PC
Previous Names: AIRDOS, CAP8S
Sponsoring Office: Office of Radiation Programs
Primary Contact: Barry Parks
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Radiation Programs
Las Vegas Facility
P.O. Box 98517
Las Vegas, NV 89193-8517
Telephone: (702) 798-2443
Fax: (702) 798-2465
Means ot Access: A free copy of the PC software can be obtained
through the primary contact.
The registration process for this model is to send
name, address, and phone number to primary
contact.
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (PST)
Monday - Friday
Subject Emphasis: Air
Purpose of Model: Estimate dose and risk to public from radionudide
emissions to air. Designed for radiation facilities at Department of Energy
national laboratories. Used to demonstrate compliance with 40 CFR 61.93(A).
Library of 265 radionudides. (A full-featured version of AIRDOS-PC.)
Users: EPA, Department of Energy scientists, support contractors at national
laboratories.
Model Inputs: Emission rates, weather data, demography, agricultural data.
Model Outputs: Dose in millirem per year, lifetime risk estimates.
Information Source: Annual reports: Department of Energy national
laboratories.
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Frequency of Model Update: Yearly.
Model Software: “C ,” FORTRAN.
Auxiliary Software: None.
Model Features: User friendly, menu-driven, full screen editing. Requires
math co-processor, 501) K RAM free, hard disk.
QAIQC: (validation, recalibration) Tested against mainframe version for exact
match.
Fees: None.
Technical Support:
Barry Parks
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Radiation Programs
Las Vegas Facility
P.O. Box 98517
Las Vegas, NV 89193-8517
Outreach Efforts: Presentations, targeted mailings, scientific journal review,
and advertising.
Related Models: AIRDOS-EPA, RADRISK, L)ARTAB, AIRDOS-PC.
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CORNELL MIXING ZONE MODEL (1 AND 2)
Acronym: CORMIXI, CORMIX2
Previous Names: None
Sponsoring Office: Office of Research and Development
PrImary Contact: Model Distribution Coordinator
[ A nN: Catherine E. Green (contractor)]
Center for Exposure Assessment Modeling
Environmental Research Laboratory
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Athens, GA 30613-0801
Telephone: (706) 546-3130
Fax: (706) 546-3340
Means of Access: Diskette exchange and 9-track magnetic tape, or
electronic bulletin board system (BBS)
(1200/2400N-8-1)
The registration process for this model is by letter
requesting diskette exchange or through BBS.
Hours: 8:00 am. - 5:00 p.m. (EST) (diskette exchange)
Monday - Friday
24 hours a day, 7 days a week (BBS)
Subject Emphasis: Surface water
Purpose of Model: Analysis of initial mixing of waste discharges in surface
waters for permitting and for design of diffusers.
Users: Federal, state, and local governments; universities; industry; and the
private sector.
Model Inputs: Diffuser geometry and orientation; wastewater flow, temperature,
and concentratiow and receiving water current velocity, temperature,
stratification.
Model Outputs: Concentration (or dilution) valves; shape of the regulatory
mixing zone.
Information Source: Expert System for Hydrodynamic Mixing Zone Analysis of
Conventional and Toxic Submerged Single Port Discharges (CORMIX1). EPA , ’
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600/3-90/012; NTIS: PB9O 187 196AS. Expert System for Hydrodynamic Mixing R
Zone Analysis of Conventional and Toxic Multiport Diffuser Discharges S
(CORMIX2)
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Frequency of Model Update: (Semiannually, January, July)
Model Software: FORTRAN, Assembler, GSS/GKS, VP-Expert
Auxiliary Software:
Model Features: The Cornell Mixing Zone Expert System (CORMIX) is a series
of software subsystems for the analysis, prediction, and design of aqueous
conventional or toxic pollutant discharges into watercourses, with emphasis
placed on the geometry and dilution characteristics of the initial mixing zone.
Subsystem CORMIX1 deals with submerged single-port discharges with
arbitrary discharge buoyancy (positive, negative, or neutral) into arbitrary water
bodies (shallow or deep, stagnant or flowing, uniform or stratified) as may be
representative for rivers, lakes, reservoirs, estuaries, or coastal waters. CORMIXI
assumes steady state flow conditions, both for the discharge and the ambient
environment.
The expert system provides the analyst with accurate and reliable predictions of
the discharge mixing process. It is easy to use and allows for preliminary mixing
zone analysis of a typical design in perhaps 20 minutes if all necessary input
data are available. Emphasis is placed on the geometry and initial mixing of the
discharge, along with prediction of concentration (or dilution) values and the
shape of the regulatory mixing zones. The expert system also provides the
analyst with detailed hydrodynamic information and recommendations for
discharge design, induding sensitivity studies.
Since its emphasis is on initial mixing mechanisms with their short time scales,
CORM 1X1 assumes a conservative pollutant or tracer in the effluent. Thus, any
physical, chemical, or biological reaction or decay process is neglected. Model
predictions can be adjusted, however, to include first-order processes.
Subsytem CORMLX2 deals with submerged multiport diffuser discharges with
arbitrary discharge buoyancy (positive, negative, or neutral) into arbitrary water
bodies (shallow or deep, stagnant or flowing, uniform or stratified) as may be
representative for rivers, lakes, reservoirs, estuaries, or coastal waters.
The description of CORts4IX1 applies to CORM1X2 with the exception of single-
port discharges versus multiport diffuser discharges.
The object of the expert system is to provide the analyst with accurate and
reliable predictions of the discharge mixing process. The expert system is easy to
use and should allow for preliminary mixing zone analysis of a typical design in
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perhaps 20 minutes if all necessary input data are available. Emphasis is placed
on the geometry and initial mixing of the discharge, along with prediction of
concentration (or dilution) values and the shape of the regulatory mixing zones.
The expert system should provide the analyst with detailed hydrodynamic
information and recommendations for discharge design, including sensitivity
studies.
QAIQC: (validation, recalibratlon) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Information Resources Management, Software Design and Development
Guidance (SDDG), Operations and Maintenance Manual (0MM).
Fees: None.
Technical Support: Model installation, technical assistance, and model
application support provided by CEAM.
Robert B. Ambrose, Jr.; (706) 546-3130—model application; (706) 546-3590,
3548—software installation, testing.
Outreach Efforts: N/A.
Related Models: None.
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ENDANGERED SPECIES DATABASE/REACH SCAN LINK fl
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Acronym: ESDB/Reach Scan Link
Previous Names: None 2
Sponsoring Office: Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
Primary Contact: Sidney Abel
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, TS-798
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-3920
Fax: (202) 260-0018
Email Name: S.ABEL
Means of Access: IBM or compatible (286 or higher), 5121< memory.
Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (EST)
Monday - Friday
Subject Emphasis: Water
Purpose of Model: To identify endangered species in the vicinity of industrial
discharges to surface water at the county level.
Users: Exposure assessors—limited at present
Model Inputs: Stream accounting number, National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) number, or facility name.
Model Outputs: Report of the listed species in the same county as the industrial
discharger (water only).
Information Source: Reach Scan menu contains list of available accounting
numbers and reaches.
Frequency of Model Update: Continuous.
Model Software (Model Operating Systems): IBM or compatible, 5121<
memory, DOS 3.0 or higher, approximately 8 megabytes of data.
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Auxiliary Software: None.
Model Features: Menu driven (easy to use), support via phone available.
QAIQC: (validation, recalibratlon) See documentation of details.
Fees: Cost of disk (disk must be provided).
Technical Support: Keith Drewes/Steve Duda (contractors)
VERSAR Inc.
6850 Versar Center
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 750-3000
Outreach Efforts: Via scientific meeting only.
Related Models: None.
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ENHANCED STREAM WATER QUALITY MODEL
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Previous Names: None
Sponsoring Office: Office of Research and Development
Primary Contact: Model Distribution Coordinator
[ ATTN: Catherine E. Green (contractor)]
Center for Exposure Assessment Modeling
Environmental Research Laboratory
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Athens, GA 30613-0801
Telephone: (706) 546-3130
Fax: (706) 546-3340
Means of Access: Diskette exchange and 9-track magnetic tape, or
electronic bulletin board system (BBS)
( 1200/2400-N-8-1)
Requires an IBM-PC or compatible with 20 Mbyte
hard disk drive, and DOS version 3.0 or higher. A
math coprocessor is required for the Q2PLOT only.
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EST) (diskette exchange)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week (BBS)
Subject Emphasis: Surface water
Purpose of Model: The model can be used to study the impact of waste loads
on instream water quality. It can also be used to identify the magnitude and
quality characteristics of nonpoint waste loads as part of a field sampling
program.
Users: Federal, state, and local governments; universities; industry; and the
private sector.
Model Inputs: Conventional pollutants include conservative substances,
temperature, bacteria, biochemical oxygen demand, dissolved oxygen, nitrogen,
phosphorus, and algae.
Model Outputs: Tables and piots of pollutant and water quality concentrations
in space. Uncertainty analysis techniques useful in risk assessment.
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information Source: The Enhanced Stream Water Quality Models QUAL2E
and QUAL2E-UNCAS: Documentation and User Model. EPA ! 600/3-87/007;
NTIS: P887-202-156.
Frequency of Model Update: Semiannually (January, July).
Model Software (Model Operating System): FORTRAN, Assembler, GSS/
GKS, VP-Expert.
Auxiliary Software: None.
Model Features: The Enhanced Stream Water Quality Model is a steady state
model for conventional pollutants in branching streams and well mixed lakes.
The model can be operated either as a steady-state or dynamic model. It is
intended for use as a water quality planning tool. The user can
• Model effects of diurnal variations in meteorological data on water
quality (primarily dissolved oxygen and temperature)
• Examine diurnal dissolved oxygen variation caused by algal growth
and respiration
The Enhanced Stream Water Quality Model with Uncertainty Analysis
(QUAL2EU) is an enhancement to the QUAL2E model that allows the user to
perform uncertainty analysis. Three uncertainty options are available:
• Sensitivity analysis
• First order error analysis
• Monte Carlo simulation
With this capability, the user can asses the effect of model sensitivities and
uncertain input data on model forecasts.
AQUAL2 is an interactive data preprocessor program for the QUAL2E and
QUAL2EU models. AQUAL2 can be used to build input data files for either of
these models.
Q2PLOT is an interactive data post-processor program for the QUAL2E and
QUAL2EU models. This program can read a special output file from either
model and display two-dimensional graphs on the monitor screen of the
following informatioru
• DO-BOD
• Nitrate and ammonia
• SUM-N and organic N
• Dissolved P and organic P
• CHLA and extinction coefficient
• User specified curves
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QA/OC: (validation, recalibratlon) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Information Resources Management, Software Design and Development
Guidance (SDDG), Operations and Maintenance Manual (0MM).
Fees: None.
Technical Support; Model installation, technical assistance, and model
application support provided by CEAM.
Robert B. Ambrose, Jr.; (706) 546-3130——model application; (706) 546-3590,
3548—software installation, testing.
Outreach Efforts: N/A.
Related Models/Databases; None.
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EPA t S COMPOSITE MODEL FOR LANDFILLS
Acronym: EPACML
Previous Names: None
Sponsoring Office: Office of Solid Waste
Primary Contact: Dr. Zubair Saleem
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Modeling Group 05-331
401M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-4765
Fax: N/A
Means of Access: EPACML is a model developed for regulatory
purposes and uses a Monte Carlo technique. The
model is not designed for site specific applications.
For more information regarding this model contact
Dr. Zubair Saleem at (202) 260-4767.
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Subject Emphasis: 14a7ardous waste identification, contaminant fate and
transport in subsurface environments.
Purpose of Model: EFACML was developed for regulatory purposes for the
identification of hazardous wastes by EPA ’s Office of Solid Waste.
Users: Designed for use by EPA staff and federal, state, and local agencies.
Model Inputs: Distribution of hydrogeologic site parameters, extent of
contaminated areas, and position of exposure point relative to contamination
source.
MOdel Outputs: Probability distribution of the concentration of contaminants at
exposure points.
Information Source: Background Document for EPA ’s Composite Modelfor
L Andfi l ls.
Frequency of Model Update: Model is updated as needed.
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Auxiliary Software: N/A.
Model Features: This is a ground water fate and transport model including
both saturated and unsaturated zones, with steady flow, steady and unsteady
transport 1st order decay, adsorption, and dispersion. Also includes Monte Carlo
framework. It was developed for regulatory rulemaking, especially the toxicity
characteristics rule.
QAIQC: (valIdation, recallbratlon) EPACML was compared to other models
and tested by independent sources.
Fees: N/A.
Technical Support: Distribution of model user’s guide.
Outreach Efforts: N/A.
Related Models/Databases: MULTIMED.
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EXPOSURE ANALYSIS MODELING SYSTEM II
Acronym: EXAMS II
Previous Names: None
Sponsoring Office: Office of Research and Development
Primary Contact: Model Distribution Coordinator
[ ATTN: Catherine E. Green (contractor)]
Center for Exposure Assessment Modeling
Environmental Research Laboratory
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Athens, GA 30613-0801
Telephone: (706) 546-3130
Fax: (706)546-3340
Means of Access: Diskette exchange and 9-track magnetic tape, or
electronic bulletin board system (BBS)
(1200/2400-N-S-I). IBM-PC, or Digital Equipment
Corporation VAX/VMS
The registration process for this model is by letter
requesting diskette exchange or through BBS.
Hours: 8:00 an. - 5:00 p.m. (diskette exchange)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week (BBS)
Subject Emphasis: Surface water
Purpose of Model: Screening the fate of pesticides and industrial organic
chemicals in surface water systems.
Users: Federal, state, and local governments; universities; industry; and the
private sector.
Model Inputs: Physico-chemical and reaction rates of chemicals of concern:
Geometry, hydraulics, and the water quality of the ecosystem.
EXAMS I I combines the loadings, transport, and transformations of a chemical
into a set of differential equations using the law of conservation of mass as an
accounting principle. It accounts for all the chemical mass entering and leaving a
system as the algebraic sum of external loadings, transport processes that export
the compound from the system, and transformation processes within the system
that convert the chemical to daughter products.
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Model Outputs: Includes synthesized analysis of results and time series
graphics, as well as an echo of the input data. B
EXAMS II output includes 20 tables summarizing input data and predictions of
chemical exposure, fate, and persistence. The exposure summary includes the
expected (long-term chronic, 24-hour and 96-hour acute) environmental
concentrations due to a user-specified pattern of chemical loadings. The fate
summary gives the distribution of chemical in the system and the relative
dominance of each transport and transformation process. Finally, the model
describes persistence as the time required for effective purffication of the system
(via export/transformation processes) once chemical loadings end. Printer-plots
of longitudinal and vertical concentration profiles, as well as time-based
graphics, can be invoked by the user.
Information Source: Exposure Analysis Model System: User’s Guide for
EXAMSH, EPA/600/3-89/084; NTIS: P882-258-096.
Frequency of Model Update: Semiannually (January, July).
Model Software (Model Operating Systems): FORTRAN, Assembler, GSS/
GKS, VP-Expert.
Auxiliary Software: None.
Model Features: The Exposure Analysis Modeling System I I (EXAMS II) is an
interactive modeling system that allows a user to specify and store the properties
of chemicals and ecosystems modify either via simple commands, and conduct
rapid evaluations and error analyses of the probable aquatic fate of synthetic
organic chemicals.
QAIQC: (validation, recalibration) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Resources Management, Software Design and Development Guidance
(SDDG), Operations and Maintenance Manual (0MM).
Fees: None.
Technical Support: Model installation, technical assistance, and model
application support provided by CEAM.
Robert B. Ambrose, Jr.; (706) 546-3130—model application; (706)546-3590,
3548—software installation, testing.
Outreach Efforts: N/A.
Related Models/Databases: PRZM, FGETS.
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FOOD AND GILL EXCHANGE OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES
Acronym: FGETS
Previous Names: None
Sponsoring Office: Office of Research and Development
Primary Contact: M. C. Barber or L. A. Suarez
Environmental Research Laboratory—Athens
960 College Station Road
Athens, GA 30613-0801
Telephone: (706) 546-3147
Fax: (706) 546-3340
Means of Access: Diskette exchange and 9-track magnetic tape, or
electronic bulletin board system (BBS)
(1200/2400-N-8-1)
IBM-PC, or Digital Equipment Corporation VAX!
VMS
The registration process for this model is by letter
requesting diskette exchange or through BBS.
Hours: 8:00 a.rn. - 5:00 p.m. (EST)
Monday - Friday (diskette exchange)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week (BBS)
Subject Emphasis: Surface water
Purpose of Model: To predict bioaccumulation of organic chemicals and
residue-based toxicity in fish.
Users: Federal, state, and local governments; universities; industry; and the
private sector.
Model Inputs: Physico-chemical properties of toxicants (that is, molar volume
and octanol-water partition coefficients), water concentrations, chemical
concentrations in plankton and benthos (optional), FGETS database.
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Model Outputs: Provides output summaries and line printer graphics.
Optionally outputs simulated time series that can be graphed using other U
software.
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Information Source: Based on M. Craig Barker, Luis Suarez, and Ray Lassiter,
Modelling Bioaccumulation of Organic Pollutant in Fish:. with an application to PCBs
in Lake Ontario Sahnonids. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences,
1991. Vol. 48. pgs. 318-337.
Frequency of Model Update: Annually.
Model Software (Model Operating Systems): FORTRAN.
Auxiliary Software: User interface in INTERACTER as FORTRAN; and also has
a database of physiological and morphological parameters necessary to run the
model.
Model Features: The Food and Gill Exchange of Toxic Substances (FGETS)
model is a toxicokinetic method that simulates the bioaccumulation of nonpolar
organic chemicals by fish from both water and tainted food. Both of these routes
of exchange are modeled as diffusion processes that depend upon physico-
chemical properties of the pollutant and morphological/physiological
characteristics of the fish.
FGETS contains a database of allometric relationships for gill morphology with
which it can simulate the direct gill/water exchange of organic chemicals for
essentially any fish species, assuming certain default values. FGETS also
contains a limited database of physiological/morphological relationships that
are used to parameterize food exchange. Presently, only food exchange by
salmonids is represented in the database. However, this database is being
expanded to centrarchids, perchids, and cyprinids.
In addition to simulating bioaccumulation of organic toxicants, FGETS can also
calculate time to death from chemicals whose mode of action is narcosis. This
calculation is based on the existence of a single, lethal, internal chemical activity
for such chemicals.
QAIQC: (validation, recalibration) Gone through quality assurance procedures
from CRAM.
Fees: None.
Technical Support: Supported by the Center for Exposure Assessment
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Modeling (cEAM).
Outreach Efforts: Quarterly workshops for PIRANHA System in which FGETS
is discussed. Also presented at meetings and conferences.
Related ModelslDatabases: EXAMS (to calculate exposure conditions) and
TIP (Toxicity Inference Program) a component of the PIRANHA Tool Kit
System.
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GREEN CROSS SOLAR V1.1
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Acronym: GCSOLAR
Previous Names: N/A 2
Sponsoring Office: Office of Research and Development
Primary Contact: Model Distribution Coordinator
[ ATTN: Catherine E. Green (contractor)]
Center for Exposure Assessment Modeling
Environmental Research Laboratory
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Athens, GA 30613-0801
Telephone: (706) 546-3549
Fax: (706) 546-2018
Means of Access: Available for use on a PC with modem at 1200 or
9600 Baud. Available on the CEAM Bulletin Board
#3402. (706) 546-3402—24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Using a standard set 8-N-i 256 K RAM system
recommended to run GCSOLAR and MASTER
program. Available on 51/4 inch diskette only.
Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Subject Emphasis: Water
Purpose of Model: Developed to compute direct photolysis rates and half-lives
of pollutants in the aquatic environment.
Users: Federal, state, and local governments; universities; industry; and the
private sector.
Model Inputs: Electronic absorption spectral data (molar absorptivities),
attenuation coefficients, quantum yields, action spectra, latitude, longitude,
ozone layer thickness.
Model Outputs: Computed rate constants are presented as functions of time of
day, location, date, and depth.
lntormation Source: N/A.
Frequency of Model Update: Last update February 1988.
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Model Software (Model Operating Systems): DOS Operating System for PC.
Auxiliary Software: None.
Model Features: This model computes ground level solar spectral irradiance
and photolysis rate constants on surfaces on in water bodies (the sea, lakes,
rivers).
QA/QC: (validation, recalibratlon) N/A.
Fees: None.
Technical Support: Technical assistance provided by CEAM. Robert Ambrose,
Jr.; (706) 546-3130—-model application (706) 546-3590, 3548—software
installation, testing.
Outreach Efforts: N/A.
Related Models/Databases: None.
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Previous Names: None
Sponsoring Office: Office of Research and Development
Primary Contact: Model Distribution Coordinator
[ AflN: Catherine B. Green (contractor)J
Center for Exposure Assessment Modeling
Environmental Research Laboratory
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Athens, GA 30613-0801
Telephone: (706) 546-3210
Fax: (706) 546-3340
Means of Access: Diskette exchange and 9-track magnetic tape, or
electronic bulletin board system (BBS)
(1200 / 2400-N-8-1)
IBM-PC, or compatible 20 Mbyte minimum hard disc
drive and DOS version 3.0 or higher. A math
coprocessor is recommended but not required. A
version of the mode! is also available for Digital
Equipment Corpora tion VAX/VMS.
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EST)
Monday - Friday (diskette exchange)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week (BBS)
Subject Emphasis: Surface water, nonurban watersheds
Purpose of Model: The Hydrological Simulation Program—FORTRAN (HSPF)
is a comprehensive package for simulation of watershed hydrology and water
quality for both conventional and toxic organic pollutants.
Users: Federal, state, and local governments; universities; industry; and the
private sector.
Model Inputs: Time history of rainfall, temperature, and solar radiation; land
surface characteristics and land management practices.
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Model Outputs: Simulation of the processes that occur in a watershed. Time
history of the quantity and quality of runoff from an urban or agricultural
watershed.
Information Source: HSPF incorporates the watershed-scale ARM
(Agricultural Runoff Model) and NPS (Non-Point Source) models into a basin-
scale analysis framework that includes pollutant transport and transformation in
stream channels.
Application Guide for Hydrological Simulation Program—FORTRAN,
EPA/600/3-84/065; NTIS: PB84-215-763.
Mythological Simulation Program—FORTRAN (}ISPF): User’s Manual for
Release 8.0, EPA/600/3-84/066; NTIS: PBS4-224-385.
Frequency of Model Update: Semiannually (January, July).
Model Software (Model Operating Systems): FORTRAN, Assembler,
GSS/GKS, VP-expert
Auxiliary Software: None.
Model Features: The model uses information such as the time history of
rainfall, temperature, and solar radiation; land surface characteristics such as
land use patterns and soil properties; and land management practices to
simulate the processes that occur in a watershed. The result of this simulation is
a time history of the quantity and quality of runoff from an urban or agricultural
watershed. flow rate, sediment load, and nutrient and pesticide concentrations
are predicted.
The program takes these results, along with information about the stream
network and point source discharges, and simulates instream processes to
produce a time history of water quantity and quality at any point in a
watershed—the inflow to a lake, for example. l-ISPF includes an internal
database management system to process the large amounts of simulation input
and output.
HSPF assumes that the “Stanford Watershed Model” is appropriate for the area
being modeled. The instream model assumes the receiving water body is well-
mixed with width and depth and is thus limited to well-mixed rivers and
reservoirs. Application of this methodology generally requires a team effort
because of its comprehensive nature.
QAIQC: (validation, recalibratlon) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Information Resources Management, Software Design and Development
Guidance (SDDG), Operations and Maintenance Manual (0MM).
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Fees: None ,
Technical Support: Model installation, technical assistance, and model
application support provided by CEAM.
Robert B. Ambrose, Jr.; (706) 546-3130—model application; (706) 546-3590,
3548.—software installation, testing.
Outreach Efforts: N/A.
Related Models/Databases: None.
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UT rORAL ECOSYSTEM RISK ASSESSMENT MODEL
Acronym: LERAM
Previous Names: N/A
Sponsoring Office: Office of Research and Development
Primary Contacts: Frank Stay
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Research Laboratory—Du luth
6201 Congdon Boulevard
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 720-5542
Michael Hanratty
Lake Superior Research Institute
University of Wisconsin—Superior
Superior, WI 54880
(218) 720-5535
Bitnet FIPY@EPAVAX
Internet mhanratt@uwsuper.edu
Fax: (218)720-5539
Email Name: HANRATTY.MICHAEL
Means of Access: Available for research purposes only by calling
primary contact above.
Requires mainframe VAX running VMS or 386 IBM -
compatible PC with at least 8 MB of RAM running
Windows 3.0 or higher.
Hourt N/A
Sub4ect Emphasis: Water
Purpose of Model: The LERAM is a bioenergetic ecosystem effects model that
predicts the effects of chemical stressors on a littoral ecosystem. Its predictions
are reported as probabilities of certain levels of effect (for example, risk) as well
as the daily biomass of each of the populations found in the littoral zone.
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Users: Scientists, regulators, industry personnel needing to predict the effect of •U
chemical stressors in aquatic ecosystems.
Model Inputs: The data sources for parameterization of the model are mainly
summary publications of model parameters (for example, Bowie, 1985). These
data have already been converted to the units required by the model (day’ in
most cases). These are also stored in a dBase l v database and manipulated by a
dBase IV language interface. The correctness of these data is double checked at
the time of entry and is spot-checked when the database is being updated.
Required data inputs include the following: mean, standard deviation,
maximum and minimum values for initial biomasses, initial nutrient
concentrations, nutrient loading rates, and the following bioenergetic
parameters: for consumers, optimal consumption temperature, maximum
consumption rate, maximal respiration temperature, maximum respiration rate,
excretion rate, mortality rate, specific dynamic action, prey preference
coefficients and assimilation coefficients. Required data inputs for producers
include: optimal temperature; maximum photosynthesis rate; light saturation
intensity; sinking rate; Michaelis-Menten constants for P, N, and Si; mortality
rate; and respiration rate. Also needed are the daily average water temperature,
the daily water concentration of toxicant, and the LC concentrations for each
population.
Model Outputs: Produces graphs of the foliowing outputs:
Reports: Risk Assessment Table listing probability of effect
Daily biomass values for each population
Total production (sum of daily biomass) for each population
Statistics: Mean, standard deviation, minimum and maximum of total
production and input parameters
95% confidence intervals for daily biomass
Information Source: LERAM database, available from primary contact.
Frequency of Model Update: Approximately annually.
Model Software (Model Operating Systems): Standard FORTRAN.
Auxiliary Software: Graphics package such as Borland Quattro Pro or Lotus
Freelance, statistics package such as Minitab for computing the 95% confidence
intervals.
Model Features: Not yet in a user-friendly format.
QA/QC: (validation, recalibration) The mainframe versions of the model’s
FORTRAN code, input files, and output files are backed up on 9mm tape every
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two weeks when changes are made, and on an as-needed basis when changes
are infrequent. Descriptions of the files that have been backed-up, and listings of
the changes made to the model, are saved on both floppy disk and hard copy.
The PC versions of the model’s FORTRAN code, input files, and output ifies are
backed up twice a week on 8mm tape and kept for one month. Permanent
backup copies of these files are stored on floppy disk on an as-needed basis.
The calibration of LERAM was documented by recording the changes made to
the parameters and recording the comparison between the resulting output and
the field data on hard copy. When the calibration program is used, the output
will be compared visually and statistically with the field data used for
calibration to double check the correctness of the program. If necessary, the
program, or the input data for the program, will be altered to achieve the best
calibration of LERAM.
Fees: N/A.
Technical Support: Michael Hagarty (218) 720-5535 for verbal troubleshooting.
Outreach Efforts: N/A.
Related Mode lslDatabases: Comprehensive Aquatic System Model (CASM)
and POND.
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Acronym: MTNThQA2/PRODEFA2
Previous Names: None
Sponsoring Office: Office of Research and Development
Primary Contact: Model Distribution Coordinator
[ AflN: Catherine E. Green (contractor)]
Center for Exposure Assessment Modeling
Environmental Research Laboratory
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Athens, GA 30613-0801
Telephone: (706) 546-3130
Fax: (706) 546-3340
Means of Access: Diskette exchange and 9-track magnetic tape, or
electronic bulletin board system (BBS)
(1200 /2400-N-S-i)
IBM-PC or compatible with 640KB of RAM and at
least 5 Mbyte of hard disk space. A math coprocessor
is recommended but not required. A version of the
model is also available for Digital Equipment
Corporation’s VAX/VMS.
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EST) (diskette exchange)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week (BBS)
Subject Emphasis: Surface water, soils, ground water
Purpose of Model: MJINTEQA2 is a geochemical equilibrium speciation model
for dilute aqueous systems. Suitable for laboratory or natural systems, this
model calculates the partitioning of chemical components into dissolved, sorbed
and solid phases. It also calculates the speciation within each phase. it is often
used to estimate metals mobility in soil and ground water.
Users: Federal, state, and local governments; universities; industry; and the
private sector.
Model Inputs: The total dissolved concentrations of the components of interest.
The measured pH and/or pe of the system may also be specified or MINTEQA2
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can be used to calculate those parameters. A thermodynamic database for most
metals reactions is provided with the model. Auxiliary reactions not in the
database can be created by the user and introduced through the input file.
Model Outputs: MINTEQA2 generates reports at user-selected levels of detail.
Reported parameters include the concentrations of all species in the system, the
pH, the pe, and the saturation states of all solids.
Information Source: MINTEQA2/PRODEFA2, A Geochemical Assessment
Model for Environmental Systems: Version 3.00 User’s Manual,
EPA! 600/3-91/021; NTIS: PB91-182-469,
Frequency of Model Update: Semiannually (January, July).
Model Software (Model Operating System): FORTRAN, Assembler, GSS/
GKS, VP-Expert.
Auxiliary Software: None.
Model Features: M1NTEQA2 is a geochemical equilibrium speciation model
capable of computing equilibria among the dissolved, adsorbed, solid, and gas
phases in an environmental setting. MINTEQA2 includes an extensive database
of reliable thermodynamic data. This database is also accessible to PRODEFA2,
an interactive program designed to be executed prior to MINTEQA2 for the
purpose of creating the required MINThQA2 input file. The measured pH and!
or pe of the system may also be specified, or MTNTEQA2 can be used to
calculate these parameters given the total dissolved concentrations of Hydrogen
and/or two members of an oxidation-reduction couple (for example, Fe(II) and
Fe(ffi)).
If adsorbing surfaces, and associated surface reactions are specified, MINTEQA2
will calculate the concentrations of metals adsorbed via any of seven different
adsorption submodels.
MINTEQA2 can be used to calculate Kd, the distribution coefficient between
adsorbed and dissolved concentrations. This parameter is useful in ground
water transport models.
QA/QC: (validation, recalibratlon) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Information Resources Management, Software Design and Development
Guidance (St)DG), Operations and Mizintenanc.e Manual (0MM).
Fees: None.
Technical Support: Model installation, technical assistance, and model
application support provided by CEAM.
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Robert B. Ambrose, Jr.; (706) 546-3130—model application; (706) 546-3590
(3548)—software installation, testing.
Outreach Efforts: N/A
Related ModelslDatabases: MINTEQA2 can be user to calculate Kd, the
distribution coefficient between sorbed and dissolved concentrations. This
parameter is useful in groundwater transport models.
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MOFAT
Acronym: MOFAT
Previous Names: MOTRANS
Sponsonng Office: Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Library
Primary Contact: Dr. Ashok Katyal (contractor)
ES&T, Inc.
2701 Ramble Road, Suite 2
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Telephone: (703) 552-0685
Fax: (703) 951-5307
Means of Access: IBM-PC with 4Mbyte RAM memory, and math
coprocessor
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 pin. (EST)
Subject Emphasis: Ground water
Purpose Model: Simulates three phase flow and transport in 2—D vertical
cross section.
Users: Engineers, hydrologists, as well as state and federal agencies.
Model Inputs: Saturated conductivity; van Genuchten soil properties; fluid
density; viscosity; surface tension; interfacial tension; fluid composition; and
equilibrium partition coefficients for air—water, water-oil, and water—solid.
Model Outputs: Saturation changes of separate phase of flow, concentration
distribution of target compound. Data can be transported to graphical software
for contour plotting.
Information Source: Multiphase flow and multispecies transport equations.
Frequency of Model Update: Once or twice a year.
Model Software (Model Operating Systems): DOS.
Auxiliary Software: Grapher! Surfer.
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Model Features: This is a multiphase and multicomponent transport model in ••
2-D space, using a finite element method with an enhanced calculation U
algorithm.
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QAIQC: (validation, recalibration) Laboratory validation reported.
Fees: Version 1.0 source available on disk from RSKERL. New versions with
pre- arid post-processors for DOS available from primary contact.
Technical Support: Variable, based on contract with model developer.
Outreach Efforts: Distribution through short courses with International
Ground Water Modeling Center (IGWMC).
Related Models/Databases: Preprocessor for input file generation.
Postprocessor for graphical output of data with interface to Grapher-Surfer.
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MUL11-CKAMBER CONCENTRA11ON AND EXPOSURE MODEL
Acronym: MCCEM
Previous Names: None
Sponsoring Office: Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic
Substances, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics,
Exposure Evaluation Division
Primary Contact: Patrick Kennedy
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
TS-798
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-3916
Fax: (202) 260 .0018
Means of Access: Call primary contact for access.
Hours: None
Subject Emphasis: Indoor air
Purpose of Model: The model calculates indoor air concentrations and
exposures to chemical vapors.
Users: Exposure assessors, risk assessors, research scientists.
Model Inputs: Source emission rate.
Model Outputs: The model will provide peak arid average concentration values
in different indoor zones within a house. It will also provide estimates of
exposure arid percent of time above a concentration of concern.
Information Source: Emission testing, professional judgment.
Frequency of Model Update: As needed.
Model Software (Model Operating Systems): Quickbasic.
Auxiliary Software: N/A.
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Model Features: Menu driven, user friendly, supporting database on house II
volumes, and interzonal airfiows. S
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QA/QC: (validation, recalibration) Model outputs compared with other
models and experimental data. Also, independent researchers reviewed the
computer code for errors.
Fees: None.
Technical Support: Patrick Kennedy (202) 260-3916 (guidance on use of
manual).
Outreach Efforts: N/A.
Related Models/Databases: Exposure, Contam.
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MULTIMEDIA EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT MODEL
Acronym: MULTIMED
Previous Names: None
Sponsoring Office: Office of Research and Development
Primary Contact: Model Distribution Coordinator
[ ATTN: Catherine F. Green (contractor)1
Center for Exposure Assessment Modeling
Environmental Research Laboratory
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Athens, GA 30613-08(11
Telephone: (706) 546-3130
Fax: (706) 546-3340
Means of Access: Diskette exchange and 9-track magnetic tape, or
electronic bulletin board system (BBS)
(1200/2400-N-S-i)
Requires an IBM-PC or compatible with 640KB of
RAM, 20 Mbyte hard disk drive, and DOS version 3.0
or higher. A math coprocessor is recommended but
not required.
Hours: 8:00 am. - 5:00 p.m. (EST) (diskette exchange)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week (BBS)
Subject Emphasis: Soils, ground water, air, surface water
Purpose of Model: The model can be used as a technical and quantitative
management tool to address the problem of the land disposal of chemicals in the
multimedia environment.
Users: Federal, state, and local governments; universities; industry; and the
private sector.
Model Inputs: Media-specific parameters are required. Typically many of these
parameters exhibit spatial and temporal variability as well as variability due to
measurement errors.
Model Outputs: 1) Transient or steady-state concentration of contaminant in
ground water at the water table or at a receptor downgradient in the saturated
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zone. 2) An analysis of the impact of uncertainty and variability in the model
inputs on the model outputs (concentrations at specified points in the
multimedia environment), using the Monte Carlo simulation technique.
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Information Source: MULTIMED utilizes analytical and semianalytical
solution techniques to solve the mathematical equations describing flow and
transport. The model does not account for site-specific spatial variability, the
shape of the land disposal facifity, site-specific boundary conditions, or multiple
aquifers and pumping wells.
Two publications are available: The Multimedia Exposure Assessment Model
(MULTIMED) for Evaluating the Land Disposal of Wastes—Model Theory; and
A Subtitle D Landfill Application Manual for the Multimedia Exposure
Assessment Model (MULTIMED) (EPA numbers not available).
Frequency of Model Update: Semiannually (January, July).
Model Software (Model Operating System): FORTRAN, Assembler,
GSS/GKS, VP-Expert.
Auxiliary Software: None.
Model Features: The Multimedia Exposure Assessment Model simulates the
transport and transformation of contaminants released from a waste disposal
facility into the multimedia environment. Release to either air or soil, including
the unsaturated and the saturated zones, and possible interception of the
subsurface contaminant plume by a surface stream are included in the model.
At this time, the air modules of the model are not linked to the other model
modules. As a result, the estimated release of contaminants to the air is
independent of the estimated contaminant release to the subsurface and surface
water.
MULTIMED cannot simulate some processes, such as flow in fractures and
chemical reactions between contaminants, that can have a significant effect on
the concentration of contaminants at a site. In more complex systems, it may be
beneficial to use MULTIMI3D as a “screening level” model to allow a user to
gain an understanding of the system. A numerical model could then be used if
there are sufficient data and necessity to justify the use of a more complex
model.
The pre- and post-processor for MULTIMED (PREMED and POSTMED) have
been developed using the AN?sllE Interactive Development Environment
(ANNIE-IDE) development tool kit. Consequently, the construction of input and
the analysis of output is standardized in terms of screen formats, movement
within and between screens, methods of entering data, seeking on-line
assistance, and invoking commands.
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QAIQC: (validation, recalibratlon) US. Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Information Resources Management, Software Design and Development
Guidmwe (SDDG), Operations and Maintenance Manual (0MM).
Fees: None.
Technical Suppoit: Model installation, technical assistance, and model
application support provided by CEAM.
Robert 8. Ambrose, Jr.; (706) 546-3130-—model application; (706) 546-3590,
3548—software installation, testing.
Outreach Effoits: N/A.
Related ModelslDatabases: None.
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PESTICIDE ANALYTICAL MODEL VERSION 3.1 fl
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Acronym: PESTANV3.l d
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Previous Names: N/A
Sponsoring Office: Office of Research and Development
Primary Contact: David M. Walters
Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Laboratory
P .O. Box 1198
Ada, OK 74820
Telephone: (405) 332-8800
Fax: (405) 332-8800 (call before sending fax)
Means of Access: Digital Equipment Corporation VAX under VMS;
IBM -PC or compatible; UNIX workstation
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ( ST)
Monday - Friday
Subject Emphasis: Ground water
Purpose of Model: Originally developed as a screening tool for pesticide
movement to ground water, later modified as a screening tool for organics.
Users: Federal, state, and local governments; regulatory agencies; academic
institutions; environmental groups; international organizations.
Model Inputs: Soil data, chemical data, environmental data, and meteorological
data.
Model Outputs: Time versus concentrations and depth reports for 1) solid
phase, 2) liquid phase, and 3) total.
Information Source: Based on a paper “Approximating Pollutant Transport to
Groundwater.”
Frequency of Model Update: Irregular.
Model Software (Model Operating Systems): N/A.
Auxiliary Software:
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Model Features: This model simulates pesticide and other organic compound
movement through soil. It is a good screening model for the first pass of
information.
QAIQC: (validation, recalibration) Based on a paper entitled “Approximating
Pollutant Transport to Groundwater.”
Fees: User must supply a diskette. Requires, at minimum, one 360KB diskette
for PC. Diskette may be 3 1/2 inch or 5 1/4 inch. No additional cost to user.
Technical Support: The Center for Subsurface Modeling Support
Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Laboratory
P.O. Box 1198
Ada, OK 74820
AUN: Dave Burden, Director
(405) 332-8800
Outreach Efforts: N/A.
Related Models/Databases: N/A.
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PESTICIDE ROOT ZONE MODEL RU
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Acronym:
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Previous Names: None
Sponsoring Office: Office of Research and Development
Primary Contact: Model Distribution Coordinator
lA T IN: Catherine E. Green (contractor)]
Center for Exposure Assessment Modeling
Environmental Research Laboratory
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Athens, GA 30613-0801
Telephone: (706) 546-3130
Fax: (706) 546-3340
Means of Access: Diskette exchange and 9-track magnetic tape, or
electronic bulletin board system (BBS)
(1200/2400-N-S-i)
Requires an IBM-PC or compatible with 20 Mbyte
hard disk drive, and DOS version 3.0 or higher. A
math coprocessor is recommended but not required.
The registration process for this model is by letter
requesting diskette exchange or through BBS.
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EST) (diskette exchange)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week (BBS)
Subject Emphasis: Soils
Purpose of Model: To perform exposure assessments for edge-of-field loadings
of pesticides.
Users: Federal, state, and local governments; universities; industry; and the
private sector.
Model Inputs: Input data is reasonable in spatial and temporal requirements.
Daily precipitation, pan evaporation, temperature, cropping data, chemical use
and transport properties, and soil water retention data.
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Model Outputs: The model consists of hydrology and chemical transport
components that simulate runoff, erosion, plant uptake, leaching, decay, foliar
wash off and volatilization of a pesticide.
information Source: User’s Manual for the Pesticide Root Zone Model (PRZM)
Release 1, EPA/600/3-84/109; NTIS: PB85-158-913.
Frequency of Model Update: Semiannually (January, July).
Model Software (Model Operating Systems): FORTRAN, Assembler, GSS/
GKS, VP-Expert.
Auxiliary Software: PRZM Input Collator (PlC). PlC allows the user to access
databases (soils, meteorological, chemical, cropping) to set up PRZM input data
streant
Model Features: The Pesticide Root Zone Model (PRZM) is a dynamic
compartment model that simulates the vertical movement of pesticides and other
organic chemicals in unsaturated soil, both within and below the plant root zone.
PRZM allows the user to perform dynamic simulations of potentially toxic
chemicals that are applied to the soil or to plant foliage. Dynamic simulations
allow the consideration of pulse loads, the prediction of peak events, and the
estimation of time-varying mass emission or concentration profiles. Simulations
may extend to the water table using generally available input data that are
reasonable in spatial and temporal requirements.
The model consists of hydrology and chemical transport components that
simulate runoff, erosion, plant uptake, leaching, decay, foliar wash off and
volatilization of a pesticide. Predictions can be made daily, monthly, or
annually. PRZM has a separate interactive processing module (PREPRZM) to
develop and update parameter files for calibration, verification, and production
runs
QAIQC: (validation, recalibratlon) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Information Resources Management, Software Design and Development
Guidance (SDDG), Openthons and Maintenance Manual (0MM).
Access Restrictions: None.
Fees: None.
Technical Support: Model installation, technical assistance, and model
application support provided by CEAM. Robert F. Carsel; (706) 546-3130-—
model application; (706) 546-3590, 354&—software installation, testing.
Outreach Efforts: N/A.
Related ModelslDatabases: DBAPE.
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PREDiCTION OF RADIOLOGICAL EFFECTS DUE TO SHALLOW TRENCH RU
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Acronym: PRESTO-EPA 8
Previous Names: None
Sponsoring Office: Office of Radiation Programs
Primary Contact: Cheng Yeng Hung
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-9633
Fax: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Means of Access: PC version of the executable module diskette is
available through primary contact.
Hours: N/A
Subject Emphasis: Air, water, and ground water
Purpose of Model: The system is used to calculate the potential fatal health
effects, genetic health effects, and committed annual dose equivalent to the
general population and critical population group from the disposai of low-level
radioactive waste.
Users: Federal, state, and local government; private consultants; academic
institutions; environmental groups; and international organizations.
Model inputs: Waste site characteristics, including meteorological,
hydrological, and hydrogeological data of the site, demographic distribution of
inhabitants, air and water food-chain information, human food consumption,
and physico-chemical and radiological characteristics of radionuclide pollutants.
Model Outputs: Radionudlide transport rate at each control section; rate of
human exposure; rate of committed dose equivalent, fatal cancer, and genetic
effects for the selected eleven human organs; and their statistical tabulation by
nudlide and exposure pathways.
Information Source: Literature research, laboratory measurement, and field
observation.
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Frequency of Model Update: Every 5 years.
Model Software (Model Operating Systems): PRESTO-EPA-POP, PRESTO-
EPA-CPG, PRESTO-EPA-BRC, and PRESTO-EPA-DEEP.
AUXIlIary Software: None.
Model Features: PC interface and executable models.
QA/OC: (validation, recallbratlon) Domestic and international experts
review.
Fees: No cost.
Technical Support: For technical support call Cheng Yeng Hung (202) 260-
9633.
Outreach Efforts: Distributed to potential users.
Related Models/Databases: PRESTO-EPA model includes a family of models:
PRESTO-EPA-POP, PRESTO-EPA-CPG, PRESTO-EPA-BRC, and PRESTO-EPA-
DEEP.
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PROBABIUSTIC DILUTION MODEL VERSION 3.1 U
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Acronym: PDM3.l
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Previous Names: None
Sponsoring Office: Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
Primary Contact: Sidney Abel
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, TS-798
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260-3920
Fax: (202) 260-0018
Email Name: S.ABEL
Means of Access: IBM or compatible (286 or higher), 256 K memory
Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (EST)
Monday - Friday
Subject Emphasis: Water
Purpose of Model: To estimate the number of days of exceedarice for a
chemical concern concentration in an aquatic environment. Exceedance is based
on a concern concentration and the probability of stream flows for a particular
stream or for an industrial category (SIC). (Jwo options—site specific and
industrial category.)
Users: Exposure and risk assessors.
Model Inputs: A concern concentration, release quantity per day, number of
release days per year.
Model Outputs: Statistics—days per year the concern concentration is exceeded
and percent of year the concern concentration is exceeded.
Information Source: Aquatic toxicity data (fish, daphnid, algae, and so forth)
for the concern level and stream segment identification or industrial category
from an Office of Water System STORET or from the Reach Scan Menu
maintained by this office.
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Frequency of Model Update: Yearly.
Model Software: IBM or compatible, 256K memory, 6 megabytes software
requiring DOS 3.0 or higher.
Awdilary Software: None.
Model Features: Menu driven, limited input, near 0 wait time. Support
available via telephone.
QAFQC: (validation, recalibratlon) Provided in support manuals.
Fees: Disk cost only (disk must be provided).
TechnIcal Support: Primary contact or
Keith Drewes (contractor)
VERSAR, Inc.
6850 Versar Center
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 750-3000
Outreach Efforts: VIa scientific meetings only.
Related Models: Reach Scan.
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REGULATORY AND INVESTIGATIVE TREATMENT ZONE MODEL
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Previous Names: N/A
Sponsoring Office: Office of Research and Development
Primary Contact: Dave Burden
Center for Subsurface Modeling Support
Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Laboratory
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
P.O. Box 1198
Ada, OK 74820
Telephone: (405) 332-8800
Fax: (405) 332-8800 (call before sending fax)
Means of Access: IBM PC with a math coprocessor, and an IBM color
graphics board or a compatible unit.
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (CST)
Monday - Friday
Subject Emphasis: Vadose zone, hazardous chemicals, hazardous
waste
Purpose of Model: RITZ is a useful model for predicting fate and transport
potentials of hazardous organic constituents contained in contaminated soils. It
is a one-dimensional, unsaturated flow and transport model.
Users: Developed to aid regulators, environmental managers, and researchers
in making decisions involving the movement and transformation of hazardous
chemicals in the vadose (unsaturated) zone.
Model Inputs: Soil properties, chemical properties, operational parameters, and
aqueous recharge rate.
Model Outputs: The model outputs are presented in numerous well designed
formats. Model results describe the pollutant concentration and fluxes in various
phases as a function of depth and time. The user can select the depths and times
of interest as well as the desired format and output device. Graphical output
includes line, bar, and pie chart formats. Results can also be obtained in tabular
form.
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Information Source: Basic soil physical properties, first order degradations,
partition coefficients, and hydraulic connectivity based on Qapp and
Hornberger (1978).
Frequency of Model Update: Originally designed in 1988, no update planned
at this time.
Model Software (Model Operating Systems): Operating system must be MS
DOS or PC DOS version 2.0 or greater.
Auxiliary Software: N/A.
Model Features: The model provides an estimate of the amount of each organic
constituent which will be volatilized, transformed, leached, and retained in a
defined zone of the soil. One of the principal features of RITZ is its ability to
account for effects of the presence of oil in the waste-soil matrix. Hydrophobic
compounds, in general, tend to be highly soluble in oil and only sparingly
soluble in water; thus, these constituents will commonly associate with any oil
phase that is present in the matrix. RITZ accounts for the effect of sorption of a
hazardous constituent into the oil and biodegradation of both the hazardous
constituent and the oil phase.
ONOC: (validation, recalibration) Field validated.
Fees: User must supply a diskette. Requires, at minimum, one 360KB diskette
for PC. Diskette may be 31/2 inch or 5 1/4 inch. No additional cost to user.
Technical Support: Most problems are handled through built-in help features.
For additional support contact
The Center for Subsurface Modeling Support
Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Laboratory
P.O. Box 1198
Ada, OK 74820
AUN: Dave Burden, Director
(405) 332-8800
Outreach Efforts: Published in modeling newsletters and displayed at
conferences.
Related Models/Databases: The Soil Transport and Fate (SiT) Database
Version ZO and Model Management System contains quantitative and
qualitative information concerning the behavior of organic and inorganic
chemicals in soil environments. The SiT Database also contains the RITZ model.
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Previous Names: N/A
Sponsoring Office: Office of Research and Development
Primary Contact: David M. Walters
Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Laboratory
P.O. Box 1198
Ada, OK 74820
Telephone: (405) 332-8800
Fax: (405) 332-8800 (call before sending fax)
Means of Access: Digital Equipment Corporation VAX under VMS; a
PC version is under development
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ( ST)
Monday - Friday
Subject Emphasis: Ground water and land treatment of wastewater
Purpose of Model: Developed as a screening tool for rapid infiltration systems.
Users: Federal, state, and local governments; regulatory agencies; academic
institutions; environmental groups; international organizations.
Model Inputs: Soil data, chemical data, time data, and environmental data.
Model Outputs: Input data, calculated variables, first order decay, linear
absorption. Output includes water and soil concentrations with depth. A data
file is produced that can be input into a graphics program.
Information Source: Based on Van Genuchten equations.
Frequency of Model Update: Annual.
Model Software (Model Operating Systems): N/A.
AuxilIary Software: Optional graphics program may be used.
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Model Features: This model is an analytical solution for one-dimensional
dispersive solute transport It is used for rapid infiltration of porided water sites.
Zero order production and first order decay have been taken into account.
QA/OC: (validation, recalibration) Multiple verifications and sensitivity
analysis done.
Fees: User must supply a diskette. Requires, at minimum, one 360KB diskette
for PC Diskette may be 31/2 inch or 51/4 inch. No additional cost to user.
Technical Support: The Center for Subsurface Modeling Support
Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Laboratory
P.O. Box 1198
Ada, OK 74820
AUN: Dave Burden, Director
(405) 332-8800
Outreach Efforts: N/A.
Related Models/Databases: N/A.
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Acronym: soi vncr
Previous Names: VAC 3D, SVADA
(These two models were combined into one.)
Sponsoring Office: Office of Research and Development
Primary Contact: Jong Soo Cho
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Laboratory
P.O. Box 1198
Ada, OK 74820
Telephone: (405) 332-8800
Fax: N/A
Means of Access: See primary contact above
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (CST)
Subject Emphasis: Ground water
Purpose ot Model: SOILVENT is used for parameter estimation and simulation
of process for soil venting.
Users: Engineers, field workers, and regulators who make decisions on
remediation.
Model Inputs: Soil properties, chemical properties.
Model Outputs: ASCII file of calculated values for pressure, velocity, and
containment distribution in time and location coordinates.
Information Source: Soil properties should be obtained from field sampling;
chemical properties are obtained from general chemical data.
Frequency of Model Update: Anytime needed (usually once a year).
Model Software (Model Operating Systems): FORTRAN compiler (not
suitable for PCs).
Auxiliary Software: N/A.
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Model Features: SOIL VENT has incorporated portions of two other models,
VAC 3D and SVADA. VAC 3D was a 3D finite difference model for simulation
of air flow and contaminant (VOC) transport during soil venting operatioit
SVADA was a 3 dimensional semianalytical model that showed soil air flow
simulation during soil venting.
QA/OC: (validation, recalibratlon) N/A.
Fees: None.
Technical Support: Basic support for input data evaluation and output results
interpretation— long Soo Cho (405) 332-8800.
Outreach Efforts: N/A.
Related ModelslDatabases: None.
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Acronym: SWMM
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Previous Names: None
Sponsoring Office: Office of Research and Development
Primary Contact: Model Distribution Coordinator
[ A nN: Catherine E. Green (contractor)]
Center for Exposure Assessment Modeling
Environmental Research Laboratory
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Athens, GA 30613-0801
Telephone: (706) 546-3130
Fax: (706) 546-3340
Means of Access: Diskette exchange and 9-track magnetic tape, or
electronic bulletin board system (BBS)
(1200/2400-N-8-1)
The registration process for this model is by letter
requesting diskette exchange or through BBS.
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EST) (diskette exchange)
Monday - Friday
24 hours a day, 7 days a week (BBS)
Subject Emphasis: Urban watershed
Purpose of Model: Design of urban drainage systems and analysis of urban
nonpoint source pollution.
Users: Federal, state, and local governments; universities; industry; and the
private sector.
Model inputs: Precipitation, temperature, snow melt, surface and subsurface
runoff, catchment geometry and drainage network.
Model Outputs: Hydrographs, poilutographs.
Information Source: Storm Water Management Model User’s Manual, Version
4 EPA/600/3-88/OOla; NTIS: PB88-236-641, SWMM Version 4 Part B Extran
Addendum. EPA! 600/3-88/OOlb; NTIS: PB88-236-658
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Frequency of Model Update: Semiannually (January, July).
Model Software (Model Operating Systems): FORTRAN, Assembler, GSS/
GKS, VP-Expert
Auxiliary Software: None.
Model Features: The Storm Water Management Model (SWMM) is a
comprehensive computer model for analysis of quantity and quality problems
associated with urban runoff. Both single-event and continuous simulation may
be performed on catchments having storm sewers, combined sewers and natural
drainage, for prediction of flows, stages and pollutant concentrations anywhere
in the system. The EXTRAN Block solves the complete dynamic flow routing
equations (the St. Venant equations) for accurate simulation of backwater,
looped connections, surcharging, and pressure flow. Using the total SWMM
package, the modeler can simulate all aspects of the urban hydrologic and
quality cycles, including rainfall, snowmelt, surface and subsurface runoff, flow
routing through the drainage network, storage, and treatment. Statistical
analyses may be performed on long-term precipitation data and on output from
continuous simulation.
The model can be used in both planning and design modes. The planning mode
is used for an overall assessment of the urban runoff problem and proposed
abatement options. This mode is typified by continuous simulation for several
years using long-term (for example, hourly) input of precipitation data.
Temperature data also are required if snowmelt is simulated. The catchment
schematization is usually “coarse” in keeping with the planning and overall
assessment level of analysis.
The Statistics Block may be used for frequency analysis of the long-term output
time series of hydrographs and pollutographs (plots of concentration versus
time) and for identification of individual hydrologic events that may be of
special interest for detailed design or other purposes. A design-level event
simulation also may be run using a detailed catchment schematization and
shorter time steps for any desired precipitation input.
QAFQC: (validation, recalibratlon) US. Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Information Resources Management, Software Design and Development
Guidance (SDDG), Openthons and Maintenance Manual (0MM).
Fees: None.
Technical Support: Model installation, technical assistance, and model
application support provided by CRAM.
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Robert B. Ambrose, Jr.; (706) 546-3130—model application; (706) 546-3590, US
3548—software installation, testing.
Outreach Efforts: N/A.
Related Models: WASP4.
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WATER ANALYSIS SIMULATION PROGRAM
Acronym: WASP4
Previous Names: TOXIWASP, WASTOX
Sponsoring Office: Office of Research arid Development
Primary Contact: Model Distribution Coordinator
[ ATTN: Catherine E. Green (contractor)]
Center for Exposure Assessment Modeling
Environmental Research Laboratory
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Athens, GA 30613-0801
Telephone: (706) 546-3130
Fax: (706)546-3340
Means of Access: Diskette exchange and 9-track magnetic tape, or
electronic bulletin board system (BBS)
(1200/2400-N - -S--I)
Requires an IBM-PC or compatible with 20 Mbyte
hard disk drive minimum, and DOS version 30 or
higher. A math coprocessor is recommended but not
required.
The registration process for this model is by letter
requesting diskette exchange or through BBS.
Hours: 8:00 ant. - 5:00 p.m. (EST) (diskette exchange)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week (BBS)
Subject Emphasis: Surface water
Purpose of Model: Waste Load Allocation and analysis of Total Maximum
Daily Loads in surface water/sediment systems.
Users: Federal, state, and local governments; universities; industry; and the
private sector.
Model Inputs: Surface water geometry, dispersion coefficients, advective flow
patterns, boundary concentrations, point and nonpoint source pollutant loads,
environmental characteristics (such as temperature and light), chemical rate
constants, and initial conditions.
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Model Outputs: Interactivity-generated tables and plots of pollutant and water •
quality concentrations and calculated rates in space and time.
Information Source: WASP4 A Hydrodynamic and Water Quality Model—
Model Theory, User’s Manual and Programmers Guide. EPA/600/3-87/039;
NTIS: PB88-185-095.
Frequency of Model Update: Semiannually (January, July).
Model Software (Model Operating Systems): FORTRAN, Assembler, GSS/
GKS, VP-Expert.
Auxiliary Software: None.
Model Features: The Water Analysis Simulation Program is a generalized
modeling framework that simulates contaminant fate in surface waters. Based on
the flexible compartment modeling approach, WASP4 can be applied in one,
two, or three dimensions. WASP4 is designed to permit easy substitution of
user-written routines into the program structure. Problems that have been
studied using WASP4 include biochemical oxygen demand, dissolved oxygen
dynamics, nutrients and eutrophication, bacterial contamination, and toxic
chemical movement.
A variety of water quality problems can be addressed with the selection of
appropriate kinetic subroutines that may be either selected from a library or
written by the user. Toxics WASP4 (TOXI4) combines a kinetic structure and
simple sediment balance algorithms to predict dissolved and adsorbed chemical
concentrations in the bed and overlying waters.
Eutrophication WASP4 combines a kinetic structure adapted from the Potomac
Eutrophication Model with the WASP4 transport structure. EUTRO4 predicts
dissolved oxygen, carbonaceous biochemical oxygen demand, phytoplankton,
carbon, chlorophyll, ammonia, nitrate, organic nitrogen, and ortho-phosphate in
the bed and overlying waters.
The DYNHYD5 model is a simple link-node hydrodynamic model that simulates
variable tidal cycles, wind, and unsteady inflows. It produces an output file that
can be linked with WASP4 to supply the flows and volumes to the water quality
model.
QA/QC: (validation, recalibratlon) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Information Resources Management, Software Design and Development
Guidance (SDDC), Operations and Maintenance Manual (0MM).
Fees: None.
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Technical Support: Model installation, technical assistance, and model
application support provided by CEAM.
Robert B. Ambrose, Jr.; (706) 546-3130--model application, (706) 546-3590,
3548—software installation, testing.
Outreach Efforts: N/A.
Related ModelslDatabases: TOX! WASP, WASrOX, DYNHD5.
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Acronym: N/A
Previous Names: F{SPF
Sponsoring Office: Office of Research and Development
Primary Contact: C. Chang (contractor)
EPA Chesapeake Bay Program Office
410 Severn Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21403
Telephone: (800) 523-2281
Fax: (410) 267-0282
Means of Access: Capable of running on several platforms including
IBM PCs, DEC VAXes, and SUN computers.
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Subject Emphasis: Water quality, Chesapeake Bay
Purpose of Model: The Watershed Model of the Chesapeake Bay is a joint
program of several state agencies and the federal government. The Chesapeake
Bay has been deteriorating due to eutrophication. This model was developed to
help quantify the amount of nutrients entering the Bay. The model predicts the
level by which nutrients must be reduced based on the amount and speed
nutrients are presently entering the Chesapeake.
Users: Local governments and federal agencies.
Model Inputs: Wind, precipitation, snowfall, solar radiation, temperature, dew
point, soil types, vegetation type, crop type, land slope, soil characteristics, land
use, river geometry, water quality data.
Model Outputs: Nutrient loading report with statistics and graphics.
Information Source:
Frequency of Model Update: Ongoing process.
Model Software (Model Operating Systems): N/A.
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Auxiliary Software: None.
Model Features: Based on HSPF, the Watershed Model’s parameters have been
changed to represent the geographic and biological conditions of the Chesapeake
Bay. The purpose of this model is to identify and quantify nutrient loads in the
Chesapeake Bay basin in order to support nutrient reductions required by the
Bay Program 40 percent reduction goal. This model allows the user to make up
hypothetical situations, making this a good tool for use with other management
systems.
OA/QC: (validation, recalibration) Other models are used to verify certain
portions of the parameters as needed.
Fees: None.
Technical Support: None (HSPF is supported by the Athens ORD laboratory).
Outreach Efforts:
Related Models/Databases: 1-ISPF.
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APPENDIX A: Acronym List
Induded in this appendix is a comprehensive list of the acronyms listed in
ACCESS EPA. For additional acronyms and environmental terms see the entry
for Glossanj of Environmental Terms and Acronyms dted in Chapter 1, page 65.
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ACRONYM LIST
AA Assistance Administration
AEERL Air and Energy Engineering Research Laboratory
MS AIRS Facility Subsystem (subsystem of AIRS)
AHERA Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act
AIC Air Information Center
AIDE Annie Interactive Development Environment
A lO Americans for Indian Opportunity
AIR RISC Air Risk Information Support Center
AIRS Aerometric Information Retrieval System
ALA American Library Association
AMEM A.EXL. Migration Estimation Model
AML ARC Macro Language
AMS AIRS Area/Mobile Source Subsystem (subsystem of
AIRS)
APTIC Air Pollution Technical Information Center
AQCDS Air Quality Criteria Documents
AQS Air Quality Subsystem (subsystem of AIRS)
AREAL Atmospheric Research and Exposure Assessment
Laboratory
ASMD Atmospheric Sciences Modeling Division
ASTER Assessment Tools for the Evaluation of Risk
ATTIC Alternative Technology Treatment Information Center
AWBERC Andrew W. Breidenbach Environmental Research Center
BBS Bulletin Board System
BENCHMARC Biodegradation of Environmental Chemicals Modeled
with Aquatic, Relative-Rate Coefficients
BIOS Biological Data System (file within STORET)
BUS RACT/BACT/LAER Information System
BRS Bibliographic Retrieval System
BRS Biennial Reporting System
CAA Clean Air Act
CADRE Computer Aided Data Retrieval and Evaluation Software
CAPSSPC Clean Air Act Assessment Package-1988
CARD Contract Laboratory Program Analytical Results Database
CARL Colorado Association of Research Libraries
CARS Corrective Action Reporting System (now known as
RCRIS)
CAS Chemical Abstract Service
CR1 Confidential Business Information
CD ROM Compact Disk Read Only Memory
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CDS Compliance Data System (now part of AIRS)
CDSI1SIS CDS/Integrated Set of Information System
CEAM Center for Exposure Assessment Modeling
CEL.DS Computer Aided Environmental Legislative Data System
CEO Council On Environmental Quality
CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation,
and Liabifity Act
CERCUS Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation,
and Liability Information System
CER 1 Center for Environmental Research Information
CERIS Center for Environmental and Regulatory Systems
CERL Corvallis Environmental Research Laboratory
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CHEM Chemical Collection Database (accessible through OLS)
CIC Consumer Infonnation Catalog
CICIS Chemicals in Commerce Information System
CIS Chemical Information Systems, Inc.
CLIM Climate Change Database (accessible through OLS)
CLP Contract Laboratory Program
CLU-IN Clean-Up Information Bulletin Board System (formerly
OSWER-BBS)
CORMIX Cornell Mixing Zone Model
CSMoS Center for Subsurface Modeling Support
CRDA Cooperative research and development agreement
CRL Central Regional Laboratory
CST Central Standard Time
CTC Control Technology Center
DEC Department of Environmental Conservation
DEP Department of Environmental Protection
DEQ Department of Environmental Quality
DFS Daily Flow System (file within STORET)
DNR Department of Natural Resources
DNRC Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
DOC Department of Conservation
DOCKET Enforcement Docket
DOE U.S. Department of Energy
DOJ U.S. Department of Justice
DOT U.S. Department of Transportation
DWCD S Drinking Water Criteria Documents
EA S Exposure Assessments
EBB Electronic Bulletin Board
ECAO Environmental Criteria and Assessment Office
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E-CATS Electronic Catalog System
EDRS Enforcement Document Retrieval System
EAN Environmental Financing Information Network
ED Environmental Improvement Division
ES Environmental Impact Statement
EMAIL Electronic Mail
EMAP Environmental Management and Assessment Program
EMMI Environmental Monitoring Methods Index
EMSL Environmental Monitoring Systems Laboratory
EOD Engineering Operations Division
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
EPACML EPA ’s Composite Model for Landfills
EPCRA Emergency PLanning and Community Right-to-Know Act
EPIC EPA Publications and Information Center
ERC Environmental Research Center
ERD Emergency Response Division
ERL Environmental Research Laboratory
ERLC Environmental Research Laboratory Corvallis
ERLJGB Environmental Research Laboratory Gulf Breeze
ERLN Environmental Research Laboratory Narragansett
ERNS Emergency Response Notification System
ESOB Endangered Species Database/Reach Scanlink
EST Eastern Standard Time
ETS EPCRA 313 Tracking System
EXAMS II Exposure Analysis Modeling Systems H
FATES FIRFA and TSCA Enforcement System (now known as
SSTS)
ms Fedenl Facilities Information System
POETS Food and Gill Exchange of Toxic Substances
FIFRA Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodentidde Act
FINDS Facility Index System
BPS Federal Information Processing Standards
FK Fish Kill (file within STORET)
FOIA Freedom of Information Act
FRC Federal Records Center
PROS Federal Reporting Data System
FTTA Federal Technology Transfer Act
GBERL Gulf Breeze Environmental Research Laboratory
GCS Geo-Common Subsystem (subsystem of AIRS)
GCSOLAR Green Cross Solar V1.I
GICS Grants Information and Control System
GIS Geographic Information System
GISNET Geographic Information Systems Bulletin Board
GPO Government Printing Office
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GRCDA Governmental Refuse Collection and Disposal Association fl
GRIDS Geographic Resources Information and Data System
GSA General Services Administration
HADs Health Assessment Documents
HAP Hazardous Air Pollutant
HAZW Hazardous Waste Collection Database (accessible
through OLS)
HEAs Health Effects Assessments
HEEDS Health and Environmental Effects Documents
HEEPS Health and Environmental Effects Profiles
HERL Health Effects Research Laboratory
HERL IMIS Health Effects Research Laboratory Management
Information System
HQ Headquarters
HSPF Hydrological Simulation Program
HWSFC Hazardous Waste Superfund Collection
HWSFD Hazardous Waste Superfund Database
HWDMS Hazardous Waste Data Management System (now known
as RCRIS)
lAB Information Access Branch
IAQ Indoor Air Quality
IAQuIC Indoor Air Quality Information Center
ICPIC International Cleaner Production Information
Clearinghouse
1FD Industrial Facilities Discharge File (file within STORET)
IGWMC International Ground Water Modeling Center
ILL Interlibrary Loan
1MB Information Management Branch
IMSD Information Management and Services Division
IOC Inorganic Chemicals
IRC Information Resource Center
IRIS Integrated Risk Information System
IRM Information Resources Management
ISI Information Systems Inventory
JURIS Justice Retrieval and Inquiry System
LAKE aean Lakes Database (accessible through OLS)
LAN Local Area Network
LERAM Littoral Ecosystem Risk Assessment Model
MCCEM Multi-Chamber Concentration and Exposure Model
MCLs Maximum Contaminant Levels
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MCLGS Maximum Contaminant Level Goals
MEDLARS Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System
MICE Methods Information Communications Exchange
MINTEQA2 Metal Speciation for Equilibrium for Surface and Ground
Water
MPCA Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
MPRSA Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheets
MULTIMED Multimedia Exposure Assessment Model
MVEL (see NVFEL)
NADB National Air Data Branch
NAPIS National Agricultural Pest Information System
NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NATICH National Air Toxics Information Clearinghouse
NCAT National Catalog Database (accessible through OLS)
NCC National Computing Center
NDPD National Data Processing Division
NEDS National Emission Data System (now known as AIRS)
NBC National Enforcement Investigations Center
NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology
NLM National Library of Medicine
NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NPDES National Pollution Discharge Elimination System
NPIRS National Pesticide Information Retrieval System
NPL National Priority List
NPS Nonpoint Sources
NPTN National Pesticide Telecommunications Network
N tiS National Technical Information Service
NVFEL National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory
OA Office of the Administrator
OAQPS Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards
OAQPST N Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards Technology
Transfer Network
OAR Office of Air and Radiation
OARM Office of Administration and Resources Management
OCEPA Office of Communications, Education, and Public Affairs
OCLC Online Computer Library Center
ODES Ocean Data Evaluation System
OE Office of Enforcement
OGC Office of General Counsel
OHEA Office of Health and Environmental Assessments
OHMITADS Oil and Hazardous Substances Technical Assistance Data
System
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OHS MSDS Occupational Health Services Material Safety Data Sheets •
O IA Office of International Activities
0 10 Office of Inspector General
OIRM Office of Information Resources Management
OLS Online Library System
OMMSQA Office of Modeling, Monitoring Systems, and Quality
Assurance
OPP Office of Pesticide Programs
OPPE Office of Policy, Planning, and Evaluation
OPPTS Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances
ORD Office of Research and Development
ORD BBS ORD Electronic Bulletin Board System
ORO Office of Regional Operations
OSC On-scene Coordinator
OSW Office of Solid Waste
OSWER Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response
OSWER BBS OSWER Electronic Bulletin Board System (see CLU-IN)
OT iS Oklahoma Telecommunications Interlibrary System
OPPT Office Pollution Prevention and Toxic Substances
OW Office of Water
PC Personal Computer
PCBs Polychlorinated Biphenyls
PCS Permit Compliance System
PDM3.1 Probabilistic Dilution Model Version 3.1
PESTANV3.1 Pesticide Analytical Model Version 3.1
P lC Public Information Center
PIES Pollution Prevention Information Exchange
PIN Pesticide Information Network
PIRU Public Information Reference Unit
PM Particulate Matter
POTWS Publidy Owned Treatment Works
PPIC Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse
PRESTO -EPA Prediction of Radiological Effects to Shallow Trench
Operation
PRZM Pesticide Root Zone Model
PWS Public Water Supplies
QAJQC Quality Assurance/Quality Control
QUAL2E Enhanced Stream Water Quality Model
RACTIBACTILAER Reasonably Available Control Technology, Best Available
Control Technology, and Lowest Achievable Emission
Rate
RCIS Resource Center Information System
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RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
RCRIS Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Docket
Information System
RFC inhalation Reference Concentration
RIC Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Docket
Information Center
RILS Regulatory Interpretation Letters
RITZ Regulatory and Investigative Treatment Zone Model
RODS Records of Decision
RODS Records of Decision System
ROCAR Reportable Quantifies for Carcinogens in Hazardous
Waste
ROTOX Reportable Quantities for Chronically Toxic Hazardous
Substances
RSKERL Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Laboratory
RTP Research mangle Park, North Carolina
SAB Science Advisory Board
SARA Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
SAROAD Storage and Retrieval of Aerometric Data (now known as
AIRS)
SCADS Superfund Chemical Analysis Data System (see CARD)
SCRAMIBBS Support Center for Regulatory Air Models, Bulletin Board
System
SDI Selective Dissemination of Information
SDWA Safe Drinking Water Act
SIC Standard Industrial Classification Code
SITE Superfund Innovative Technology Evaluation
SLR State and Local Relations
SOC Synthetic Organic Chemical
SOILVENT Soil Venting Model
SRF State Revolving Fund (module of GICS)
SRIM Selected Research in Microfiche
SSTS Section Seven Tracking System
STARS Strategic Targeting Activities Reporting System
SIN Scientific and Technical Information Network
STORET Storage and Retrieval of U.S. Waterways Parametric Data
SVADA (see SOIL VENT)
SWAG Simulated Waste Access to Ground Water
SWICH Solid Waste infonnation Clearinghouse and Hothne
SWMM Storm Water Management Model
SWTR Surface Water Treatment Rule
TARP Technical Assistance Response Program
TCLP Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure
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TDD Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf UI
TIPS Technical Information Packages
TIU Technical Information Unit
TOXI WASP (see WASP4)
TOXNET Toxicology Network
TRAN Translation Database (accessible through OLS)
TRDS Text Retrieval Data System
TRI Toxic Release Inventory
mi-us Toxic Release Inventory-User Support
TSCA Toxic Substances Control Act
TSCATS Toxic Substances Control Act Test Submissions Online
Database
TSO Time Sharing Option
TSSMS Time Sharing Service Management System
UMTRCA Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act
UNEP United Nations Environment Programme
U.S.C. United States Code
USGS U.S. Geological Survey
UST Underground Storage Tank
VAC3D See SOIL VENT
VOC Volatile Organic Compounds
WAN Wide Area Network
WASP4 Water Analysis Simulation Program
WIC Washington Information Center
WLN Washington Library Network
WQAS Water Quality Analysis System (file within STORETF)
WQCDS Water Quality Criteria Documents
WTIE Wastewater Treatment and Information Exchange
WT1EIBBS WTIE Electronic Bulletin Board System
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APPENDIX B: State Directory of Libraries and
information Services
Appendix B lists environmental library and information services for the 50
States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and Trust Territories of
the Pacific. The EPA Region (see Regional Map page 13) is listed next to the State
name followed by library services in the following order:
EPA Network Library This includes the EPA Regional Library that
serves the state and any additional EPA
information services located within that state.
Complete descriptive information on the EPA
Regional Network Libraries is included in
Chapter 6.
Federal Depository Library This entry lists the 53 Regional Federal
Depository Libraries. A list is included in
Chapter 1, pages 27—31 with full address and
phone information.
State Environmental Library This section includes libraries for their
respective states. Complete descriptive
information on State Environmental Libraries
is included in Chapter 7. For those states that
did not list a library, an alternative State
environmental contact is listed prefaced by
an asterisk (*)
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STATE DIRECTORY
Alabama—RegIon 4
EPA Network Library
Federal Depository Libraries
State Environmental Library
Region 4 Library, Atlanta, GA 361
Auburn University at Montgomery
Library 27
University of Alabama Libraries 27
Alabama Public Library Service 411
Alaska—RegIon 10
EPA Network Library
Federal Depository Library
State Environmental Library
Region 10 Library. Seattle, WA 403
Served by Washington State Library 31
Alaska Department of Environmental
Conservation (DEC) Library 412
American Samoa—RegIon 9
EPA Network Library
Federal Depository Library
Arizona—RegIon 9
EPA Network Library
Federal Depository Library
State Environmental Libraries
Region 9 Library, San Francisco, CA 398
Served by the University of Hawaii 28
Region 9 Library, San Francisco, CA 398
Department of Library, Archives
and Public Records 27
Arizona Attorney General Civil Office
CrintinalDivision(WIJRAT) 414
Arizona Department of Environmental
Quality Library 415
Arizona Department of Water Resources
Library 416
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Arkansas—Region 6
EPA Network Library Region 6 Library, Dallas, TX . 387 >
Federal Depository Library Documents Service
Arkansas State Library 27
State Environmental Library Arkansas Department of Pollution Control a
and Ecology Records Section 417
California—Region 9
EPA Network Library Region 9 Library, San Francisco, CA 398
Federal Depository Library Government Publications Section
California State Library 27
State Environmental Libraries California State Water Resources
Control Board Law Library 418
California Air Resources Board Library 419
California Department of Toxic
Substances Control
Technical Reference Library 420
California Integrated Waste Management
Board Library 421
California State Resources
Agency Library 422
Colorado—Region 8
EPA Network Libraries Region 8 Library, Denver, CO 394
National Enforcement Investigations
Center Library 396
Federal Depository Libraries Government Publications Library
University of Colorado at Boulder 27
Denver Public Library 27
State Environmental Library *Colorado Department of Health 478
t Colorado Department
of Natural Resources 478
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Connecdcut—Reglon 1
EPA Network Library Region 1 Library, Boston, MA . 347
Federal Depository Library Connecticut State Library .27
State Environmental Library Department of Environmental Protection
Natural Resource Center 478
Delaware.—Reglon 3
EPA Network Library Region 3 Information Resource Center
Philadelphia, PA 356
Federal Depository Library Served by the University of Maryland 28
State Environmental Library Delaware Superfund Branch Library 423
DIstriCt of Columbla—R.glon 3
EPA Network Libraries Region 3 Information Resource Center
Philadelphia, PA 356
Headquarters Library 337
Law Library 343
Legislative Library 341
Office of Toxic Substances
Chemical Library 345
Federal Depository Library Served by the University of Maryland 28
Rodda RegIon 4
EPA Network Libraries Region 4 Library, Atlanta, GA 361
Environmental Research Laboratory
Library, Gulf Breeze, FL 366
Federal Depository Library Library West
University of Florida Libraries 27
State Environmental Libraries Florida Environmental Library of
Sarasota County 424
Florida Department of Environmental
Regulation 425
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Floricla—Region 4 (contInued)
State of Florida Department of
Natural Resources
Florida Geological Survey Library 426 t
Florida District Library of St. Johns River
Water Management District 427
Southwest Florida Water Management
District Library 428
Florida Reference Center South Florida
Water Management District 429
Georg ia —Reg ion 4
EPA Network Libraries Region 4 Library, Atlanta, GA 361
Environmental Research Laboratory
Ubrary, Athens, GA 368
Federal Depository Library University of Georgia Libraries 27
State Environmental Ubrary Georgia Fernbank Science Center
Library 430
Environmental Protection Division Library
Georgia Department of
Natural Resources 431
Guam—Region 9
EPA Network Library Region 9 Library, San Francisco, CA 398
Federal Depository Library Served by the University of 1-Jawait 28
Hawaii—Region 9
EPA Network Library Region 9 Library, San Francisco, CA 398
Federal Depository Library Hamilton Library
University of Hawaii 28
State Environmental Library Hawaii State Library 432
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Idaho—Re m 10
EPA Network Library Region 10 Library, Seattle, WA . 403
Federal Depository Library University of Idaho Libraries
Documents Section . 28
State Environmental Library Idaho DEQ Resource Library 433
luInols—Reglon 5
EPA Network Library Region 5 Library, Chicago, IL 374
Federal Depository Library illinois State Library 28
State Environmental Libraries illinois Hazardous Waste Research and
Information Center Library 434
illinois Environmental Protection
Agency Library 435
illinois Department of Energy
and Natural Resources Library 436
University of illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University Library 437
illinois Pollution Control Board Scientific !
Technical Section Library 438
Ind lana—Reglon 5
EPA Network Library Region 5 Library, Chicago, IL 374
Federal Depository Library Indiana State Library 28
State Environmental Library Indiana Department of Environmental
Management Law Library 439
Iowa—Reglon I
EPA Network Library Region 7 Library, Kansas City, KS 392
Federal Depository Library University of Iowa Libraries 28
State Environmental Library Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Technical Library 440
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Kansas—Region 7
EPA Network Library Region 7 Library, Kansas City, KS . 392 >
Federal Depository Library University of Kansas 28
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Films and Pamphlets Library 441
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EPA Network Library Region 4 Library, Atlanta, GA 361
Federal Depository Library University of Kentucky Libraries 28
State Environmental Library Kentucky Environmental Protection
Information Center 442
LouisIana—Region 6
EPA Network Library Region 6 Library, Dallas, TX 387
Federal Depository Libraries Middleton Library
Louisiana State University 28
Prescott Memorial Library
Louisiana Tech University 28
State Environmental Libraries Louisiana Air Quality Information
Resources Center 443
Louisiana Ground Water
Protection Library 444
Louisiana Water Resources Library 445
Maine- Region 1
EPA Network Library Region 1 Library, Boston, MA 347
Federal Depository Library Raymond Folger Library
University of Maine 28
State Environmental Library Maine Department of Environmental
Protection 479
575
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Maryland—RegIon 3
EPA Network Libraries Region 3 Information Resource Center
Philadelphia, PA 356
Central Regional Laboratory Library
Annapolis, MD 359
Federal Depository Library McKeldin Library
University of Maryland 28
State Environmental Library Maryland State Department of the
Environment Toxics Information Center .. 446
Massachusetts -F
EPA Network Library Region 1 Library 1 Boston, MA 347
Federal Depository Library Boston Public Library 28
State Environmental Libraries Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
Library 448
State Library of Massachusetts 449
MichIgan—Region 5
EPA Network Library Region S Library, Chicago, IL 374
Motor Vehide Emission Laboratory
Library, Ann Arbor, MT 382
Federal Depository Libraries Detroit Public Library 28
Governments Documents Service
Library of Michigan 28
State Environmental Library Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Surface Water Quality Division 450
Micronesia—RegIon 9
EPA Network Library Region 9 Library, San Francisco, CA 398
Federal Depository Library Served by the University of Hawan 28
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M Innesota—Region 5
EPA Network Library Region 5 Library, Chicago, IL 374
Environmental Research Laboratory
Library, Duluth, MN 384
Federal Depository Library 409 Wilson Library o
University of Minnesota 29
State Environmental Libraries Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) Library 451
Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency Library 452
MissIssippi—Region 4
EPA Network Library Region 4 Library, Atlanta, CA 361
Federal Depository Library Williams Library
University of Mississippi 29
State Environmental Library *Mj issippj Department of Environmental
Quality Southport Center 454
Missouri—Region 7
EPA Network Library Region 7 Library, Kansas City, KS 392
Federal Depository Library Ellis Library-Government Documents
University of Missouri
at Columbia 29
State Environmental Library *Misscflui Department
of Natural Resources 479
Montana—Region 8
EPA Network Library Region 8 Library, Denver, CO 394
Federal Depository Library Maurene and Mike Mansfield Library
University of Montana 29
State Environmental Library Montana Department of Health
and Environmental Science 479
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Nebraska—Region 7
EPA Network Library
Federal Depository Library
State Environmental Library
Nevada—RegIon 9
EPA Network Library
Federal Depository Library
State Environmental Library
New Hampshiro—Region 1
EPA Network Library
Federal Depository Library
State Environmental Library
New Jersey—Region 2
EPA Network Library
Federal Depository Library
State Environmental Library
Region 7 Library, Kansas City, KS 392
Love Library
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 29
‘Nebraska Department of Environmental
Quality 480
Region 9 Library, San Francisco, CA 398
Environmental Monitoring Systems
Laboratory Library (EMSL)
Las Vegas, NV 401
University of Nevada Library 29
*Nevada Department of Conservation
and Natural Resources 480
Region 1 Library, Boston, MA 347
Served by the University of Maine 28
New Hampshire Department of
Environmental Services 455
Region 2 Library, New York, NY 352
Region 2 Field Office Library, Edison, NJ .... 354
U.S. Documents Division
Newark Public Library 29
New Jersey Department of
Environmental Protection and Energy
Information Resource Center 456
New Mexico—Region 6
EPA Network Library
Federal Depository Libraries
Region 6 Library, Dallas, TX 387
General Library
University of New Mexico 29
Documents Librarian
New Mexico State Library 29
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State Environmental Library New Mexico Environment Library 458 >-
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New York—Region 2
EPA Network Library Region 2 Library, New York, NY 352
Federal Depository Library Legislative & Governmental Service
New York State Library 29 “
State Environmental Library *New York Department of Environmental
Conservation 480
North Carolina—RegIon 4
EPA Network Libraries Region 4 Library, Atlanta, GA 361
Library Services Office, RTP, NC 364
Office of Air Quality Planning
and Standards Library (OAQPS),
Research Triangle Park, NC 370
Atmospheric Sciences Modeling
Division Library,
Research Triangle Park, NC 372
Federal Depository Library BAISS Department-Documents
CB #3912, Davis Library
University of North Carolina
at Chapel Hill 29
State Environmental Library North Carolina Department
of Environment, Health,
and Natural Resources Library 459
North Dakota RegIon 8
EPA Network Library Region 8 Library, Denver, CO 394
Federal Depository Libraries Documents Office
North Dakota State University Library 29
Documents Department
Chester Fritz Library
University of North Dakota 30
State Environmental Library North Dakota State Department of Health
and Consolidated Laboratories 460
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Ohio—Reg Ion 5
EPA Network Libraries Region 5 Library, Chicago, IL . 374
Andrew W. Breidenbach Environmental
Research Center Library,
Cincinnati, OH 377
Environmental Criteria and Assessment
Office, Technical Information Unit
Cincinnati, OH 380
Federal Depository Library Documents Section
State Library of Ohio 30
State Environmental Library Ohio Environmental Protection
Agency Library 461
Oldahoma—Reg lon 6
EPA Network Libraries Region 6 Library, Dallas, TX 387
Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research
Library, Ada, OK 389
Federal Depository Libraries Oklahoma Department of Libraries 30
Oklahoma State University Library 30
State Environmental Library Oklahoma Department of Libraries 462
Oregon—RegIon 10
EPA Network Libraries Region 10 Library, Seattle, WA 403
Environmental Research Laboratory Library
Corvallis, OR 405
Federal Depository Library Millar Library
Portland State University 30
State Environmental Library Oregon Department of Environmental
Quality Library 463
Pennsylvania—Region 3
EPA Network Library Region 3 Information resource Center
Philadelphia, PA 356
Federal Depository Library State Library of Pennsylvania 30
State Environmental Library Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Resources Technical Reference Library 464
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Puerto Rico—Region 2
EPA Network Library
Federal Depository Library
State Environmental Library
Rhode island—RegIon 1
EPA Network Libraries
Federal Depository Library
State Environmental Library
South Carolina—Region 4
EPA Network Library
Federal Depository Libraries
State Environmental Library
South Dakota—Region 8
EPA Network Library
Federal Depository Library
State Environmental Library
Region 2 Library, New York, NY 352
Served by the University of Florida 27
Puerto Rico Centrode Informacion
Junta de Calidad Ambiental Biblioteca 466
Region 1 Library, Boston, MA 347
Environmental Research Laboratory
Library, Narragansett, RI 350
Served by the Connecticut State Library 27
t Rhode Island Department of
Environmental Management 481
Region 4 Library, Atlanta, GA 361
Cooper Library
aemson University 30
Thomas Cooper Library
University of South Carolina 30
South Carolina Department of Health and
Environmental Control Library 467
Region 8 Library, Denver, CO 394
Served by the University of Minnesota 29
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EPA Network Library
Federal Depository Library
State Environmental Library
Region 4 Library, Atlanta, GA 361
Memphis State University Library 30
t Burea of Environment
Tennessee Department
of Environment and Conservation 482
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Texas—Region 6
EPA Network Library Region 6 Library, Dallas, TX . 387
Federal Depository Library Texas State Library 30
Texas Tech University Library 30
State Environmental Libraries Texas Air Control Board Library 468
Texas Water Commission Library 469
Trust Territories of the PacifIc —Region 9
EPA Network Library Region 9 Library, San Francisco, CA 398
Federal Depository Library Served by the University of Hawaii 28
Utah—Region 8
EPA Network Library Region 8 Library, Denver, CO 394
Federal Depository Library Merrill Library
Utah State University 31
State Environmental Library Department of Environmental Quality
Library 470
Vermont—Region I
EPA Network Library Region 1 Library, Boston, MA 347
Federal Depository Library Served by the University of Maine 28
State Environmental Library Wermont Environmental Board 482
Virgin Islands—RegIon 2
EPA Network Library Region 2 Library, New York, NY 352
Federal Depository Library Served by the University of Florida 27
VlrgInIa—Reglon 3
EPA Network Library Region 3 Information Resource Center
Philadelphia, PA 356
Federal Depository Library Alderman Library
University of Virgini 31
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Virginia—Region 3 (continued)
State Environmental Libraries
Washington—Region 10
EPA Network L ibrary
Federal Depository Library
State Environmental Library
West Virginia—Region 3
EPA Network Library
Federal Depository Library
State Environmental Library
WIsconsin —Region 5
EPA Network Library
Federal Depository Libraries
State Environmental Library
Virginia Bureau of Toxic Substances
Library 471
Virginia State Water Control Board
Library 472
Region 10 Library, Seattle, WA 403
Washington State Library 31
Washington Department of Ecology
Library 473
Region 3 Information Resource Center
Philadelphia, PA 356
Government Documents Section
West Virginia University Library 31
*State of West Virginia
Division of Natural Resources 483
Region 5 Library, Chicago, IL 374
State Historical Society of Wisconsin
Library 31
Milwaukee Public Library 31
Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources 475
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Federal Depository Library
State Environmental Library
Region 8 Library, Denver, CO 394
Served by Utah State University 31
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INDEX
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INDEX
A
AD.L Migration Estiinaticm Model (AMEM) 489
Abatement — 396
ACCESS EPA 33
Acid rain 4(5,414
Acronyms 65,566
Administrative law 341,343
Aerometric information Retrieval Sys zn (AIRS) 253
AIRS Litter 256
Agency Catalog q Data Pdces mn4 StanMrds 35
Agency Operati.tg Cuidara 37
AgtkWhfle 389)92,469
pesticides and tnt 153
AHERA Sn Asbeseos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA)
AIDE Sn Annie Interactive Development Envinxunent (AiDE)
MO. Sn Americans for Indian Opportunity (MO)
Air
clearinghouses and hotlines 157,1W
models 489,491,502,532,534,541
Air arid radiation 125,126,12t130,131,132,133,134,135,136,253,502
AirCHrEFCompact Disc 128
Air Docket 1(5
Air pollution 361,438,454
ambient air 133,254
bulletin board system 135
clearinghouses and hotlines 125,1.26,128,131,132,133,134,135,136
EPA libraries 354,356,364,3fl372,374,382,387,398,405
state libraries 41 2,41 4,41 5,41 9,425,430,435,442,443,446,452,458,459,4W,466,468,473,4 75
ccwitr*A tedrclogy 126 )47 )70,392,455
dtrkets ItS
aposure aseeesmwt 125
6cilities 254
Gr i Lights Program 131
a)th 125
hisexical documents 364
indoorair 132
metsotological aspects 372
mobile sources 128,254,382
model development 129,130,372
nonaitena pollutants 133
radon 134
regulations 1(5,130
risk assessment 125,133
risk communication 125
stationary sources 126,128
taia 133
Air Pdletiai Abstegds 364
Air quality 132,374,431 ,442,463,4M
Air Qual ity CriteS Da umnth (AQCDs) 93
Air resources
California 419
AIR RISC Ht See Air Risk Information Support Cente Hotline (AIR RISC Hotline)
Air Risk lnformation Support Cente Hotlirw (AIR RISC Hothne) 125
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Air transport 541
Airborne pollution 254
AIRDOS. See AIRDOS-PC; Clean Air Act Assessment Package—I 988 (CAP88-PC)
AIRDOS-PC 491. See also CAP88-PC (pg. 545) L U
AIRS. See Aerometric information Retrieval System (AIRS)
AIRS Letter 256,501,531 —
Alternative fInancing 165
Alternative fuels
alcohol 382
Alternative Treatment Technology information Center (AflIC) 138
Database 138
Ambient air 128,133,2.54
Ambient W irier Quality Crilena Dix uments (WQCDs) 95
AJ 4EM. See AflL. Migration Estimation Model (AMEM)
Americans for indian Opportunity (AlO) 98
Analytical chemistry 359,384,401
Analytical methods 307
Annie interactive Development Environment (AIDE) 493
Annual Report of the 5taff Director 77
Aquatic pollutants 519
Aquatic toxicity 543
Aquatic toxicology 350,366,368,384,435,495
Asbestos 151,460
Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) 151
Asbestos Ombudsman Clearinghouse/Hothne 151
Assessment Tools for the Evaluation of Risk (ASTER) 495
Assistance Administration Manual 38
Atmospheric pollutants 405
Atmospheric sciences 372
ATTIC. See Alternative Treatment Technology Information Center (ATTIC)
Automated laboratory technology 359
Automobile emissions 382
Automotive engineering 382
B
Bacteriology 377
BENCI-IMARC. See Biodegradation of Environmental Chemicals Modeled with Aquatic,
Relative-Rate Coefficients (BENCHMARC)
Best Available Control Technology (BACT) 136
Bibliography, EPA Pub&atipns 61
Biennial Reporting System (BRS) 257
Bills, Congressional 341
Bio-ntgineered organisms 405
Biodegradation of Environmental Chemicals Modeled with Aquatic,
Relative-Rate Coefficients (BENCF{MARC) 497
Biological diversity, loss of 405
Biology 368,384,389,405
Biotechnology 345,377
BUS. See RACT/BACT/LAER Information System (BUS)
Boston Harbor Studies 448
BRS. See Biennial Reporting System (BRS)
Budget Summary 50
Bulletin boards 127,128,130,135,1 37,138,139,147,157,158,161,163,165,170,174,178,274,275
Business 364
C
CAAA. See Clean Air Act Amendinients 1990 (CAAA)
CAP88. See Clean air Act Assessment Package—1988 (CAPS8-PC)
CAP88-PC. See Clean air Act Assessment Package—i 988 (CAPS8-PC)
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CARD. See Ccwitract Laboratory Program (CLP) Analytical Results Database (CARD)
Caribbean Currents 150
Catalog if Hazardous and Solid Waste Publications 40
CEAM. See Center for Exposure Assessment Modeling (CEAM)
Center for Environmental and Regulatory Systems (CERIS) 153
Center for Environmental Research Information (CERI) 21,73
Center for Exposure Assessment Modeling (CEAM) 485
Center for Subsurface Modeling Support (CSMoS) 486
CEQ Annawl Report 44
CERCLK Sn Comprehensive Emergency Response. Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
CERCUS. See Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation.
and Liability Information System (CERCUS)
CERCLIS Helplint S n Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability
Information System (CERCLIS) Helpline
CERCLZS User Support Hotline 260
CERI. Sn Center for Environmental Research Information (CERI)
CERIS. See Center for Environmental and Regulatory Systems (CERIS)
CFR. Sn Code ef Federal Regulations (CFR)
CHEMBANJC 339
Chemical Assessments and Rolated Ac.tivitiesflaments Pubhthed in NTIS (C4RA/NTIS) 95
Chemical industry and pnat tecbtlogy 345
Chemical Library, EPA 345
Chemicals 156,265,272,307,317
dfects 405
information 279,345
migration 557
releases 144
spills 144
twddty 345,364
Chemicals in Commerce Information System (CICIS) 271
Owistry 359,361,364 368,370,389$6,423,4S2,468
Chesapeake Bay
niodels 500,557
Chesapee.ke Bay collection 359
Chesapeake Bay Thrw Dimensional Time Variable Water Quality Model 500
CHiEF (Clearinghouse for Inventories and Exnissicnt Factors). Sn Emission Factor Clearinghouse
CHIEF Bulletin Board 128
CHIEF Newsletter 128
CICIS. See Chemicals in Commerce Information System (C 1CIS)
Clean Air Act 157,254,491,5(12
compliance data 253
regulatory infonnation 105
(Jean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (CAAA) 1 W
Clean Air Act Assessment Package—1968 (CAP88-PC) 502. Sn also AIR DOS-PC (pg . 491)
Clean Lakes Clearinghouse 163
Clean Lakes Database 164,321
Clean Water Act 291,295,300
Clean-Up Infonnation (CLU-IN) Bulletin Board 1*139
Clearinghouse for Inventories and Emission Factors. See Emission Factor Clearinghouse
Climate change 372,405
CLI’. See Contract Laboratory Program (CLP) Analytical Results Database
CLLJ-IN. See Clean-Up Information (CLU-IN) Bulletin Board
Coastal management 456
Florida 425
New Jersey 456
Coastal research 350,359
Coastal r urces 456
North Carolina 459
Code Cf FrAcTal Regulations (CFR) 96,343
Community environmental control
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Pennsylvania 464 RU
Community resources 66
Comparative toxicology 384
Compendium of Superfund Program Publications 41 W
Compliance 491
Comprehensive Emergency Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) 107,113,300 —
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Information System
(CERCUS) 140,259
Helpline 140
Congress, U.S. 341
directories 341
hearings 341
Congressional directories 341
Congressional Record 96,341,343,396
Consent decrees 396
Conservation 424,452
florida 429
Construction grants 314
Consumer information 92
Consumer Information Catalog 43
Contract Laboratory Program (CLP) Analytical Results Database (CARD) 261
Control Technology Center Hothne (CTC 1-lotline) 126
Cooperative agreements 314
CORMIX1. See Cornell Mixing Zone Model (1 and 2) (CORMIXIICORMIX2)
CORMIX2. See Cornell Mixing Zone Model (1 and 2) (CORMIXI /CORMIX2)
Cornell Mixing Zone Model (1 and 2) (CORMIX1 /CORMIX2) 504
Council on Enr,ironmenlal Quality Annual Report 44
Criteria pollutants 128
CSMoS. See Center for Subsurface Modeling Support (CSMoS)
CTC Hotline. See Control Technology Center Hotline (CC Hothne)
D
Data integration 35,48
Data management 48
Data standards 35
Database inventory 297
Department of Justice 303,396
Depository libraries 24,27,569
Diffusion 489
Directives 51
DOCKET 303
Docket definition 101
Dockets. See Chapter 2
Dose assessment 541
Drinking water 106,167,172,286,431,435,460
contaminants 106
enforcement 286
Drinking Water Criteria Documents (DWCDs) 93
Drinking Water Docket 106
E
Ecological systems 405
Ecology 424
Economics 394
Ecosystem effects 524
Ecosystems 514,524
databases 305
statistics
trends 305
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Effluent guidelines 445
EFIN. See Environmental Financing Information Network (EFIN)
US. See Environmental Impact Statements (EIS)
EMAP , See Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Program (EMAP)
Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know
313 Targeting System (ElS) 329
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act
(EPCRA) I 13 ,117,141,144,257,278,279,300,329,345
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Information Hotline I 41
Emergency Response Notification System (ERNS) 300
Emission Factor Clearinghouse 128
EMMI. See Environmental Monitoring Methods Index (E.MMI)
Endangered species 422
exposure as smatt 507
Endangered Species Database/Reach Scan Link (ESDBfReach Scan Link) 507
Energy 466
conservation 436
Energy efficient lighting 131
Energypelicy 436
Enforcement 46,303,396
National Enforcement Investigations Center 304
Enforcement l)xket 303
Engineering 368,370,448,469
Ethanced Stream Water Quality Model (QUALZE) 509
Environmental assessment 327,380,401
Environmental cleanup 463
Environmental education 452
Environmental enforcement 46,396
Environmental Enforcement; A Citizen ’s Guide 46
Environmental Fate 274
Envircrtmsital financing information 165
Environmental Financing Information Network (EFIN) 165,175
Envirnnmentaj health 412,441,456,459,467
Environmental Health and Safety 345,398
Environmental Impact Statements (US) 86
Hawai i 432
illinois 436
Oklahoma 462
Eainrunmental Information Management: A State Resource Guide 48
Environmental labeling 92
Environmental law 341,343,347,356,396,398,435,439,461
Minnesota 452
Environmental marketing claims 92
Environmental monitoring 3(4401
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Program (EMAP) 305
Envinnunental Monitoring Methods index (EMMI) 307
Environmental organizatiotn 70
Eswircmmwtal policy 335,337,436
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
background 5,54
Bu dgn Summary 50
data standards 35
dockes. S n Chapter 2
fieldoffices I i
history 5,54
Information Resources Management 35
libraries. See Chapter 6
library network 335
National Mapping Program
Geographic Infonnation Systems (CS) 178
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Office of Administration and Resources Management (OARM) 7
Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) 9 S
Office of Enforcement (OE) 8
Office of General Counsel (OGC) 8 W
Office of Inspector General (OIG) 9
Office of International Activities (OIA) 8 —
Office of Policy, Planning , and Evaluation (OPPE) 8
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances (OPPTS) 10
Office of Research and Development (ORD) 10
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (OSWER) 9
Office of the Administrator (AO) 7
Office of Water (OW) 9
operating guidance 37
organizational structure 7
policy and procedures 51,55
Publications Bibliography 61
Records Management Policy 242
records programs. See Chapter 4
Regional contact points 74
regional offices 11
regulatory information 181
research and development 161
research program guides 81
scientific models 485
training 177
Visitors Center 18
whistleblowing 179
Environmental quality 454
Idaho 433
Environmental regulation 454
Environmental resources
Utah 470
Environmental restoration 405
Environmental science 427,430,433,437,441
Massachusetts 449
EPA. See Environmental Protection Agency
EPA BudgetSummary 50
EPA Directives Si
EPA Headquarters Telephone Directory 53
EPA Information Resources Management Policy Manual 55
EPA Institute 177
EPA Journal 57
EPA Journal Holdings Report 59
EPA Library Network
national catalog 321,336,338,361
EPA Model Clearinghouse 130
EPA Online library System (OLS) 321,336,361
EPA publications 18,19,21,22,24,61,73
EPA Publications and Information Center (EPIC) 19
EPA Publications BIbliography 61
EPA Research Program Guide 64
EPA System Life Cycle Guidance Series 62
EPA Test Methods 88
EPA’S Composite Model for Landfills (EPACML) 512
EPCRA. See Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
EPCRA Information Hotline. See Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Information
Hot.line
EPIC. See EPA Publications and Infonnation Center (EPiC)
EPIC System 79
ERNS. See Emergency Response Notification System (ERNS)
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FSDB/Readi Scan Link. See Endangered Species Database/Reach Scan Link (ESDB/Reach Scan Link)
Estuañes 289
Estuarhieengineenng 428
FsbaSte search 0 , 359,366
FIS. See Emergency Planning arid Community Right to Know: 313 Targeting System (ETS)
EXAMS U. See Exposure Analysis Modeling System I I (EXAMS ‘ü
Exposure Analysis Modeling System II (EXAMS II ) 514
Exposure Assessments (EM) 93
F
Facilities information 310
FacilIty index System (FiNES) 310
FATES. Sn HERA and TSCA Enforcement System (FATES)
Federal Agency Hazardous Waste Compliance Docket 107
Federal Computer Products Center (NTIS) 22
Federal Depository Library Program 2427,569
Federal Facilities Dockets 201,203,206,232.235
Federal facilities information 310
Federai Information Processing Standards (PU’S) 35,254
Federal insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) 109,276
Federal law 341,343
Federal Register %,343
Federal Reporting Data System (FIWS) 286
Federal Small Business Assistance Program 126
Federal Technolo j Transfer Act (PflA) 89
Federal Water Pollution Control Act 294
ECEIS. Sn Food and Gill Exchange of Toxic Substances (FCE1S)
HERA. Sn Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
FIFRA Regulatory information 274
Financial assistance programs 38
FINES. Sn Facility Index System (PINTS)
P195. See Federal Informaiiczt Processing Standards (EU’S)
Fish and wildlife management 451
Fish lUll 294
Fish toxicity 516
Rood control 416
California 422
FO IA. Sn Freedom of Infonnation Ad (R)IA)
Food arid Gill Exchange of Toxic Substances (REIS) 516
Food and milk safety 458
Forest resources 459
Forestry 430,451
Fraud
waste
abuse 119
FRDS Sn Federal Reporting Data System (EkES)
Freedom of Information Act (FOLk) 90,326
Freshwater 163
Freshwa ecology 384
rrr 4 t See Federal Technology Transfer Act (VITA)
Fed Ecrssomy Guuda 383
G
Casoline storage 119
GCSOL&R. See Green Cross Solar VI .1 (GCSOLAR)
Gere ecok y 430
G al Services Administration (GSA) 43
Genetic engineering 350,366,405
Geographic data 312
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Geographicinformation Systems (GIS) 178,312
Geographic Resources Information Data System (GRIDS) 312
Geohydrology 444
Geology 454,469,473,475 W
Florida 426,427
Geophysical studies 372 —
GICS. See Grants Information and Control System (GICS)
Gill morphology 516
GIS , See Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
GIS applications 312
Global climate change 157,160,372,384,405
ecological effects 405
Glossary of Env ironmental Terms and Acronym and Abbrevxah st 65
Government
assistance 48
Government Printing Office. See U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO)
GPO. St4t U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO)
Grants
administration 38
Grants Information and Control System (G1CS) 314
Great Lakes 289,374,450
Green Cross Solar Vl.1 (GCSOLAR) 519
Green LightsPmgram 131
Green Marketing 92
GRIDS. See Geographic Resources Information and Data System (GRIDS)
Ground water 167,374,390,415,416,423,440,444,460
hazardous waste 512,545
models 527,530,534,541,549
pollutant transport 537
Ground Water and Drinking Water Resource Center 167
GSA. See General Services Administration (GSA)
H
HADs. See Health Assessment Documents (HADs)
Happenings (SAB Newsletter) 78
Hardware management 62
Hawaii 432
Hazardous chemicals 545
Hazardous materials transportation 446
Hazardous substances spills 301
Hazardous waste 40,79,431,454
cleanup 264
deariaghouses and hotlines 138,139,140,142,143,144,145,146
collections
EPA libraries 337,338,347, 352,354,356,361,364,374,377,384,387,392,394,396,398,403
state libraries 41 2,415,420,423,425,434,435,440,442,446,448,452,456,458,459,463,466,469,475
compliance 107
databases 257,259,262,264,267,269
docket 107,113
emergencies 264,300
generators 257
ground water 512
management 257,269
models 512,545
sites 259,262,300
Hazardous waste cleanup 473
Hazardous Waste Data Management System (HWDMS) 269
Hazardous Waste Ombudsman Program 142
Hazardous Waste Superfund Collection (I-IWSFC) 79,138,336
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database 79,320
Hazardous Waste Superfund Database (HWSFD) 320,336
Health and Environmental Effects lAruments (HEEDs) 94
Health assessment 93
Health Assessment Documents (HADs) 94
Health effects 93,31 8,347,361,380,398,435,411 ,541
Health Effects Assessments (ElMs) 94
HEAt Sn Health frts Assessments (HEM)
HEEDs. See Health and Environmental Effects Documents (I-fEEDs)
HELP! EPA Resources for Sew )) Governments 66
History
EPA 54
HSPF Set Hydrological Simulation Program (HSPF)
Human r urces management 177
HWDMS. See Hazardous Waste Data Management System (HWDMS)
HWSFD. Sn Hazardous Waste Superfund Database (HWSD)
Hydrogeology
florida 426
Hydrological SÜTWIatiOrI Program (HSPF) 521
Hydrology 389,416
Florida 427,429
I
1/A Facilities Teciviologies Database 168
IAQuIC. See Indoor Air Quality Information Center (IAQuIC)
ICOLP. Sn Industry Cooperative for Oznne layer Protection (ICOLP)
ICPIC. Sn lntnational Cleaner Production Information Clearinghouse (ICPIC)
Impact statements. See Environmental Impact Statements (ElS)
leAn to EPA Test MetInds 68
Irwilan land 311
IrdianNet 98
Indiarit See Tribal infonnation
Indoorair 132
models 532
IrKk,or Air Quality Information Caner (IAQuIC) 132
hidusthat disdwge 507
lndusfrial waste 158
Industry Cooperative for Ozone layer Protection (ICOLP) 157
INFO ACCESS 189
k i lo CHIEF Hothne 128
Information Resources Management (IBM) 55,62,297,337
data standards 35
policy and procedures 35
b*nnation SeMces 569,583
EPA libraries. See Chapter 6
Federal Dapository libraries 27,31
State libraries. Sn Chapter 7
Information systems
management 384
Mformatscm Systems Inventory (iS !) 297
INFOTERRA 149,340
INFO TERPSAI7JSA Directory f Environmental Sources 70,150
Innovative and Alternative (I/A) Facilities Technologies Database 168
innovative tedalogies
hazardous waste treatme t 139
Inspector Ceneral Hotline 179
Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) 93,317
Interagency agreements 314
International
environmental information 82,149,337,340
594
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law 343 M M
International Cleaner Production Information Clearinghouse (ICPIC) 159 U
international Update 150 x
Interviews 54
IRIS. See Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) Z
IRM. See Information Resources Management —
151. See EPA information Systems Inventory ( 1S 1)
L
labeling
products 92
Lake restoration
management and protection 163
Lakes
florida 428
Landfill technology 421
Landscape ecology
chemicaleffects 405
Law 343,398,396
Legislation 96,341
Libraries 569,583
EPA. SeeChapter6. SeeChapter6
Federal Depository 27,31
State. SeeChapter7
Lighting efficiency 131
Limnology 428
List of Lists. See Environmental Monitoring Methods Index (EMMI)
Littoral ecosystem 524
Littoral Ecosystem Risk Assessment Model (LERAM) 524
Local government 66
Lowest Achievable Emission Rate (LAER) 136
M
Magazine(EPA) 57
Management 337,338,356,377,394
Manuals 51
Manufacturers and Consultants Database 169
Mapping 178
Maps
EPA Regional 13
geological 361
Region 4 361
Region 9 398
topographical 361
Marine biology 350
Marine ecology 350,366
Marine monitoring data 288
Marine organisms 350
Maryland State Reports 446
Material Safety Data Sheets 154
Mathematical modeling 368. See also Chapter 8
Maximum Contaminant Level Goals (MCLG) 106
Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL) 106
MCCEM. See Multi-Chamber Concentration and Exposure Model (MCCEM)
MEDLINE 339
Metal Speciation Equilibrium for Surface and Ground Water (MINTEQA2/PRODEFA2) 527
Meteorology 372,468
Methods Information Communications Exchange (MICE) 143
595
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MICE See Methods bthrmation Communications Exchange (MICE)
Microbiology 350,366,368
Mirals 451,459
Mining 412
Mirth and reclamation 464
MINTEQA2/PRODEFA2. Sn Metal Speciation Equilibrium for Surface and Ground Water (MThJTEQA2/
PROD€FA2)
Mobile eons 382
Model 491
Modeling 350,368
a u 1 l30,372
ecosystems 524
— water 389
pradictive models 384
water 384
MOFAT 530
Monitoring data
marine 288
“Monthly Index of Additian to S Registration StaMaid and Special Review 1).xketC 110
Montreal Protocol 157
Motor vehicle retrofit devt 382
MOTRANS. Sn MOFAT
Multi-Chamber Concentra don and Exposure Model (MCCEM) 532
MULTIMED. Sn Multimedia Exposure Assessment Model (MIJLTIMED)
Multimedia 489,541
models 534
Multimedia Exposure Assessment Model (M1JL.TIMED) 534
Municipal Construction Grants Program 314
N
NATICH. Sn National Air Torn Information Clearinghouse (NA11CH)
NA 1tH Database 133
Natinl Agrital Pest Information System (MAY15)
National Air Tot Information Clt gh w (NATICH) 133
National catalog 321
National Computer Center (P4CC) 326
National &k ent Investigations Center (NEIC) 304,396
National institute of Sciexe and Teduwlogy (MIST) 35
National Library Network Program 335
National Library of Medicine 317,327
National Mapping Program 178
National Oil and Hazardous Substances Contingency Plan 300
National Pesticide Information Retrieval System (PJPIRS) 153
National Pesticide Telecommunications Network (NPThJ) 155
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) 288,29!
National Pztjtips List (NFL) 113,115,259
National Radon Hotline 134
National Records Management Program 189
National Response Center 144
database 300
National Small Flows Clearinghouse 168
National Tectwücal Information Service (NTIS) 22,61,328
Native Ameri c ans 48,98. Sn a lso Tribal Information
Na ual Resources, California 422
Natural resources management 451A75
NCC. Sn National Computer Center (P4CC)
NEC. See Na sal Enforcement Investigations Center (NBC)
Networks, EPA
Dxks 189
Libraries 331
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Records management 189
New England River Basin 347
Ninedom. See A.D.L. Migration Estimation Model (AMEM) x
NOAA Library Network 372 i i i
Noise pollution 361,374,387,460,466
Non-Contract Laboratory Program Superfund Analytical Services Tracking System 329 —
Nonpoint Source Information Exchange (NPS Information Exchange) 170
Nonpoint source pollution 163,170,551
Notices 51
NPDES. See Water National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
NPDES Storm Water Hotline 173
NPIRS. See National Pesticide Information Retrieval System (NPIIRS)
Nit. See National Priorities List (Nit)
NPS Electronic Bulletin Board System (NPS BBS) 170
NPS Nm-Notes 170
NTIS. See National Technical Information Service (NTIS)
Nuclear science 401
Nuclear waste 454
0
OAQPS Reports 370
OAQPSTTN. See Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards Technology Transfer Network
(OAQPS TrN)
OAR. See Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Office of Air and Radiation (OAR)
OARM. See Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Office of Administration and Resources Manage-
ment (OARM)
Occupational chemicals
health effects 471
Occupational health and safety 458,460,471
Ocean Data Evaluation System (ODES) 288
Oceanography 350
ODES. See Ocean Data Evaluation System (ODES)
OE. See Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Office of Enforcement (OE)
Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) 491
Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards Technology Transfer Network (OAQPSITN) 135
Office of Research and Development (ORD) 64,72,73,84,161
Office of Research and Devdopment (ORD) Locator 72
Office of Research and Development Electronic Bulletin Board System (ORD BBS) 161
0CC. See Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Office of General Counsel (0CC)
Ohio Regional Solid Waste Reports 461
Ohio River Basin Water Quality Reports 461
OHMTADS. Sn Oil and Hazardous Material Technical Assistance Data System (OHMTADS)
OR. See Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Office of International Activities (OIA)
01G. See Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Office of Inspector General (OIC)
Oilandgas 464
Oil and Hazardous Material Technical Assistance Data System (OHMTADS) 264
Oil spills 144,264,300
prevention/management/planning 412
Oilstorage 119
015. See EPA Online Library System (015)
Online Library System (013) 321,336,338,361
Operating guidance 37
Operations And Maintenance Manual 63
OPPE. Sn Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Office of Policy, Planning, and Evaluation (OPPE)
OPPT Chemical Collection Database (CHEM) 321
OPTS. See Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Office of Pesticides and Toxic Substances (OPTS)
Oralhistory 54
ORD , See Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Office of Research and Development (ORD)
ORD BBS. See Office of Research and Development Electronic Bulletin Board System (ORD BBS)
ORDLcoztor 72
597
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ORE) PuHication Announcement 73
Orders 51
Organizational Structure (EPA) 6
OW. See Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Office of Water (OW)
OzonAction 157
clearinghouses and hotlines 157,1W
depLetion 157
OZONET 157
p
Pacific Rim 432
Pathobiology 350,366
PCBs 460
PCS, See Permit Compliance System (PCS)
PDM3.1. Set Probabilistic Dilution MacId Version 3.1 (PDM3.1)
Permit Corn pliance System (PC) 291
Pesticide Analytical Model Version 3.1 (PESTAN V3 1). 537
Pesticide Diicument Management System 154
Pesticide Information Network (PIN) 274
Pesticide Monitoring 274
PeSti&€ Regulatay Notices 153
Pesticide Root Zone Model (PRZM) 539
I’esticidus 109,366,368,446
clearinghouses and hotlines 151,153,155
databases 155,274,276,278,282
models 539
product registration 153276
Pesticides and toxic substai 151,153,155,156,271274,276,278,282,497
Pesticides {)xket See Federal lmecticide Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (HERA)
hooks
EPA Headquarters 53
Office of Research and Development (ORD) 72
PhysicS 468
P lC. Set Public Information Center (P lC)
PiN. See Pesticide Information Network (PIN)
Plants and animals 424
Policy and procedures (EPA) 51
Pollution
abatement practices 396
Pollution control 438
Arkansas 417
lnuiMana 443
Pollution psevadion 146,1 58,337,338,361,398,401 ,434
clear i nghouses and hotlines 157,158,160
substitution 157
Pollution prevention education 158
Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse (PP1C) 158
Pollution Prevention Information Exchange System (PIES) 158
Polymers 489
POTWs See Publicly owned treatment works (POTWs)
PPIC. Se e Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse (PPIC)
Prediction o f Radiological Effects Due to Shallow Trench Operation (PRESTO-EPA) 541
Predictive model 524
PRESTO-EPA. See Prediction of Radiological Effects Due to Shallow Trench Operation (PRESTO-EPA)
Priority PdIutsrt List 307
Probabilistic Dilution Model Version 3.1 (PDM3.1) 543
Product labeling 92
Product registration 276
Product reporting (production volumes) 276
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PRZM. See Pesticide Root Zone Model (PRZM)
Public Access OLS User Guide 323
Public health 467
Public Information Center (PlC) 18 LU
Public Information Reference Unit (PIRU) 101
Public law 341,343 —
Public water supplies 286
Publications 18,19,21,22,24
ORD 73
Publications Bibliography, EPA 61
Publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) 289
Puget Sound 403
0
QUAL2E. See Enhanced Stream Water Quality Model (QUAL2E)
Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) 161
R
RACT/BACT/LAER. See Reasonably Available Control Technology, Best Available Control Technology
and Lowest Achievable Emission Rate (RACT/BACT/LAER) Clearinghouse
RACT/BACT/LAER Information System (BUS) 136
Radiation 126,132,133,134,354,356,387,401,460,491,502
Radiation protection 458,464
Radioactive and mmed waste. 473
Radioactive materials and emergency response 446
Radioactive waste 541
Radiological releases 144
Radionucide transport 541
Radionuclides
emission estimates 491
emission estimation 502
Radon 460
health effects 134
testing 134
Rapid infiltration systems 547
RCIS. See Resource Center Information System (RCIS)
RCRA. See Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
RCRA Docket Information Center(RIC) 111
RCRA/CERCLA 1-lotline 138
RCRA/Superfund Industry Assistance 1-lotline 146
Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) 136
Reasonably Available Control Technology, Best Available Control Technology, and Lowest Achievable
Emission Rate (RACT/BACT/LAER) Clearinghouse 136
Records, EPA See Chapters 2 and 4
INFOACCESS 189
Records Management Policy 242
Records management program (EPA). See Chapter 4
Washington National Records Center 191
Records Management Programs Directory 189
Records of Decision 145,267
Records of Decision System (RODS) 267
Records of Decision System (RODS) Hotline 145
Recreation management 451
Recycling 40,157,374,415,424,446,475
collections
state libraries 421
industrial and municipal waste 146,158
Regional contacts
EPA 14
599
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Regulations, records. SeeChapter2
Regulatory and Investigative Treatment Zone Model (RITZ) 545
Regulatory information. See Chapters 2 and 4
Regulatory records. See Chapters 2 and 4
Remedial action 473
Remote sensing 469
Reportable Quantities (RQCA Rand RQTOX) 94
Research and development 161
Research and development report 396
Research Triangle Park Records and Storage Center 208
Resource Center Information System (RCIS) 167
Resource Conservation & Recovery Act (RCRA) 107
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) 40,143,294,307
clearinghouses and hothnes 142.146
databases 737,264
dockets 1 11
permits 269
ngdatian 111
tracking 269
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) tbcket ill
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act/Superfund /Undergruund Storage Tank Hotline (IRCRA/SF/
OUST) 146
Resource Conservation and Recovery information System 269
Resource reawenj 337,338,374
Restricted use products 274
RIC. See Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Drket
Risk assessment 74,76,93,1 25,31 7,345,378,380,491 ,495,S02,S24,S41
Risk Assessment, Management, Communication: A Guide to Selected Sources 74
Risk Assessment Review 76
Risk Assessments: CercOwgenicity, Mutegenicity, Develapmnrtal Toxicity, Reproductive Effects 94
Risk communication 180
Risk Communication Hothne 180
RITZ. See Regulatory ait Investigative Treatment Zone Model (RITZ)
River protection 455
Rivers
florida 428
RODS. See Records of Decision System (ROE$)
RODS Database 145
RODS Hodine 145
S
SAW See Science Advisory Board (SAB)
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) 106,172,286
Safe Drinking Water Hotline 106,172
SCAL$ See Superfund Chemical Analysis Data System (SCADS)
Science Advisory Board (MB)
rejxwisl7
SCRAM BBS. See Support Center for Regulatory Air Models. Bulletin Board System (SCRAM BBS)
SDWA. See Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
Seafood, dairy, and food sanitation 412
Section Seven Tracking System (SSTS) 276
SEDM Program 48
Sewage discharge 288
Sewage beafti t 472
Simulated Waste Acts to Ground Water (SWAG) 547
Small Busin thnbudsman Clearinghouse/Hothne 181
Small business regulations 181
Small Flows Bibliographic Database 168
Small government 66
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Society of Automotive Engineers
papers 382
Software management 62 x
Soil 527,534 W
conservation 422,459
conservation surveys, Region 6 387 —
models 539,549
pollution 452,454,4Th
properties 545
science 387,390
venting 549
Soil Venting Model (SOILVENT) 549
Solid waste 40,361,431,454
clearinghouses and hotlines 138,143,147
collections
EPA libraries 337,338,347,354,387,394
state libraries 412,415,425,440,442,452,475
databases 257,259,264,267,269
docket 1 11
models 512
Region 1 347
test methods 143
Solid waste and hazardous waste 460
Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) 147
Solid Waste Information Clearinghouse and Hotline (SWICH) 147
Solid waste management 374,392
Source reduction 157,158
Spatialdatasets 312
SRF. See State Revolving Fund (SPY) Program
SSTS. See Section Seven Tracking System (SSTS)
State Agency Contacts 478
State Implementation Plans 254
State libraries 569,583
State Regulations Database 169
State Resource Guide 48
State Revolving Fund (SRF) Program 314
State/EPA Data Management (SEDM) Program 48
Stationary sources 126,128
StatutesAt Large 97
Storage and Retrieval of U.S. Waterways Parametric Data (STORET) 294
Storagetank 119
STORET. See Storage and Retrieval of U.S. Waterways Parametric Data (STORE])
Storm water 173
Storm Water Hotline 173
Storm Water Management Model (SWMM) 551
Strategic planning 37
Strategic Targeted Activities for Results System (STARS) 37
Stratospheric Ozone
clearinghouses and hotlines 157,160
Stratospheric Ozone Information Hotline 160
Subsurface environment 401
Subsurface environments 390
Summary Review of Health Effects: Health Issue Assessments (Tier-I) 94
Superfund 41,79
cleanup 139
clearinghouses and hothnes 138,139,145,146
databases 257,259,262,267,300,307,330
docket 113
records
remedial 197,203,225,232
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odial/removal 201,206,218,235,238
removal 198218233
site clean-ups 267
Superjlrnd Access Infornzation Series 79
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) 107,113,257. See also Emergency Planning and
Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
Superfund tbcket 113
Superfund industry Assistance Hotline 146
Superfund records of decision 473
Superfund/Response activities 144
Support Center for Regulatory Air Models, Bulletin Board System (SCRAM BBS) 130
Surface water 41L415,497,504,507,509,5 14,516,521,527,534,554
SVADA. See Soil Venting Model (SOILVENT)
SWAG. See Sinuilatal Waste Access to Ground Water (SWAG)
SWICH. Sn Solid Waste lnforrrtation Clearinghouse and Hotline (SWICH)
SWICH EBB 148
SWICH Library Catalog 148
SWICHON 148
Swimming pooi and spa safety 458
SWMM. Sn Storm Water Management Model (SWMM)
Systems 62,297
T
TARP. Sn Technical Assistance Response Program (TARP)
Terinrksi Ass istance Dirntory 81
Technical Assistance Response Program (tARP) 125
Tedrwicai Information Packages (TIPs) 82
Tatnokigy transfer 21,22,24,84$9j35,158,161
Tecirnc logy Transfer NewsLetter 84
Telecommunications 53
Telephone directory
(ORD) 72
EPA Headquarters 53
Terrestrial resources 405
Test methods 68 )8,143,307,338,347,401
TIPS. Sn TedrnksJ Infonnation Packages (liPs)
Title ifi of the Superfund Amendments and ReautFwxizalion Act (SARA) 141. Sn also Emergency
Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)
Tolerance Index 154
Topographical maps
Region4 361
Region 9 398
Toxic chemicals 272,279
Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) 278
Toxic Release Inventory Ut Support (TRI-IJS) 346
Toxic substances
clearinghouses 151,156
collections
EPA libraries 34S,347,354,356,374.,384,387,394
state libraries 418,420,471,475
databases 27] ,276,278
docket 117
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) 156,272,284,294,345
database 282
docket 117
regulatory information 117,1%
Toxic Substances Control Act Assistance Information Service 156
Toxic Substances Control Act Test Submissions (TSCATS) 282
Toxic Substances Ibcket 117
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Toxicology 345,356,377,423,425,450,452,456,464,467
Toxicology and risk assessment 446
Toxicology Data Network 317 x
TOXIWASP. See Water Analysis Simulation Program (WASP4) LU
Training 177 9
TRI. See Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) —
Tribal Information 98
TSCA Assistance Information Service. See Toxic Substances Control Act Assistance Information Service
TSCA Chemical Suistance Inventory 273
U
U.S. Coast Guard 300
11.S.Code 97
U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) 24
Underground Storage Tanks (UST) 146,446,458,460
docket 119
Underground Storage Tanks (UST) Docket 119
Underground Storage Tanks Hotline 119,146
UNEP. Ste United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) 70,149,159
Urban watersheds 551
UST. See Underground Storage Tanks (UST)
USTI-lothne 119
V
Vadose zone 545
Valdez 403
Vector control 458
Visitors Center (EPA) 18
w
Washington National Records Center 191
WASP4. See Water Analysis Simulation Program (WASP4)
Waste discharge 504
Waste disposal 541
Waste management 421,424,436,450,455,464
Waste minimization 475
Waste reduction 4.34
Waste treatment 414
Wastewater 440,448,475,547
grants 314
management 168
permits 291
treatment 174,377,445,460
Wastewater Treatment and Information Exchange Bulletin Board Service (WTIE-BBS) 174
WASTOX , See Water Analysis Simulation Program (WASP4)
Water
Chesapeake Bay 500,557
clearinghouses and hotlines 163,165,167,168,170,172,173,174,176
collections
EPA libraries 337,338,347,354,356,361,368,377,384,387,392,394,398,405
state libraries 412,414,41S,416,422,425,430,435,440,445,448,452,458,459,460,466,467,472,4Th
databases 286,288,291,294,296
drinking 106,172
ecosystems 524
enforcement 291
ground water 530
Indian rights 414
management 451
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models 489,495,497,500,504,507,509,514,516,519,521,524,527,530,534,537,541M3,545,M7,549,554,557
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) 173
nonpoint wurce pollution 170
Office of WetlawLs , Oceans, and WateS s (OWOW) 794
pennhls 291
pesticides and toxic substances 497
pesticides nd toxics 495
programs
finning 165
public-private partnenhips 165
quality. Sn Water quality
r Wa6ons and standards 294 )07
rights Sn Watn rights
state revolving funds 165
storm water 173
wastewatet See also Waaewater
I/A Facilities T&hnOIOgS Database 168
Small Rows Bibliographic Database 168
Water Analysis Simulation Program (WASP4) 554
Wata and Sew Reports (Massachusetts) 448
Waterfiowand storage 414
Was management
florida 428,429
Wirer management policy
florida 429
Water pollution 374,414,415,438,446454,469
Was pollution and control 347,392
California 418
New Hampshire 455
\rtrginia 472
Water quality 294,368,374,431,442,463,473,S0O,509,557
Was Quality Act 315
Water quality wntrol
Californ i a 398
Was quality crisia 445
Was mnounn 424,431,454,456,466,473
Arizona 416
Florida 425,426,427,428
Texas 469
Virginia 472
Was rights
Arizona 414,416
California 418
Texas 469
Was supply 374,455,472,473
Was treatment facilities 412
Watershed Model of the Chesapeake Bay 557
Was s 170,176
models 551
rtnurban 521
Waterways 294
Wflr modification 469
Wellhead Protection Program 460
Wetlands 176,337,338,347,356,384,392,403,4(5424,475
models 497
Wetlands Protection Hothne 176
Whistleblowing_179
W k and nn jnal r urces 405
W11E.B Sn Wastewas Treatment and Information Exchange Bulletin Board Service (WTW-BBS)
WTlE-B U ’s Guide 174
604
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