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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The Guide to Selected National Environmental Statistics in the U.S.
Government (1992 ) has been prepared by members of the Environmental
Statistics and Information Division (ESID) under the direction of Dr. N. Phillip
Ross in the Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation oftheU.S. Environmental
Protection Agency.
This publication is the product of contributions by’many individuals, both
inside and outside the federal government. ESJD wishes especially to thank the
many government statisticians and analysts who provided information,
documents, and advice. Appreciation also goes to members of an ad hoc advisory
review committee composed of members from both government and outside
agencies, who reviewed the selections and provided input on statistical
programs, and to those contractors who helped to produce this final product.
Without the cooperation of these many people, this project would not
have been possible. However, because ESID has been selective in coverage and
content, it is solely responsible for errors or omissions.
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FOREWORD
I am pleased to make publicly available the Guide to Selected National
Environmental Statistics in the U.S. Government . This Guide contains
information on selected sources of environmental statistics from U.S.
government agencies. It is one of the first major outputs developed by EPA’s new
Environmental Statistics and Information Division in the Office of Policy,
Planning and Evaluation.
Increasingly, statistically valid information is an essential component of
risk—based, scientifically—sound environmental policy. Data on environmental
problems cannot contribute to good policy ff itis scattered across many agencies,
if its quality is uncertain, or if it is difficult to access. This Guide is intended to
help overcome these problems. It lists and describes environmental data sources
from twenty—three offices in six federal departments and the Environmental
Protection Agency. The range is impressive, from data on the health of forests to
surveys of hazardous and non—hazardous waste. Particularly innovative is the
computerized version of the Guide , which allows users to view excerpts of the
actual data in the various collections.
This Guide is an important step forward in cooperative efforts to address
highly varied environmental responsibilities and legal mandates.
My thanks to the managers and staff of the many agencies who worked
closely with EPA to complete this important contribution to our base of
environmental knowledge.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Statistical Programs
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Economic Research Service
Major Uses of Land in the United States •. 1
Soil Conservation Service
National Resources Inventory 3
U.S. Forest Service
Forest Insect and Disease Conditions n the United States 4
Forest Inventory and Analysis 5
Forest Service Range Management Infonnation System 7
Land Areas of the National Forest System 8
Recreation Information Management System 9
Tree Planting in the United States .10
Wildiand Fire Statistics 11.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Bureau of Census
Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey 12
Annual Surveys of Government Finances and Government
Employment 13
Decennial Census of Population ,. 15
National and Subnational Population Estimates and National and State
PopulationProjeclions 17
Survey of Pollution Abatement Costs and Expenditures 19
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Benthic Surveillance Project 20
Biological Effects Surveys and Research 22
Classified Shelifishing Waters 24
Fisheries Statistics Program 26
Living Marine Resources 27
Mussel Watch Project .‘ 29
National Climatic Data Center 31
National Coastal Pollutant Discharge Inventoiy Program 32
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Argonne National Laboratory .
Month and State Current Emissions Trends 34
Energy Information Administration .
National Energy Information Center 35
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center 36
Integrated Data Base Program 38
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
National Center for Health Statistics
Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys 39
DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
Public Lands Statistics 41
Range Site Inventory 42
Timber Sale Information System 43
Bureau of Mines
Minerals Information Program . 44
National Park Service
Master Deed Listing 46
National Park Service Gaseous Pollutant Monitoring Network 47
National Park Service Visibility Monitoring Network 48
National Recreational Trails, Long-Distance Trail Management, and
National Trail Inventory and Plan 49
National Wild and Scenic Rivers System 51
Public Use Analysis and Reporting Program 52
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
National Contaminant Biomonitoring Program 53
National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife—Associated Recreation 55
National Wetlands Inventory 57
North American Breeding Bird Survey 60
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Lands 61
Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey 62
U.S. Geological Survey
National Hydrologic Bench—Mark Network Program . 63
National Land Use and Land Cover Mapping Program 65
National Stream Quality Accounting Network 66
National Trends Network 68
National Water Conditions Reporting System 70
National Water Use Information Program 72
Water Resources Assessment Program 74
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Highway Administration
Highway Statistics 75
Research and Special Programs Administration
• National Transportation Statistics 77
U.S. Coast Guard
Marine Pollution Retrieval System 78
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards
National Air Pollution Control Program 79
Office of Ecological Processes and Effects
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Program, Long-term
Monitoring Project 80
National Surface Water Survey 81
Office of Emergency and Remedial Response
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability
Infonnation System 83
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Office of Radiation Programs
Environmental Radiation Ambient Monitoring System . 84
Office of Solid Waste
Hazardous Waste Survey . 85
Non—Hazardous Waste Survey 86
Office of Toxic Substances
Toxics Release Inventory 87
INDICES
DATABASE INDEX 90
KEY WORD INDEX 93
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INTRODUCTION
At a time when management of natural resources and protection of environmental
quality is high on the national agenda, access to relevant environmental statistics is essential.
Many of today’s environmental policy initiatives and priorities are data driven; they reflect
underlying facts and information on the environment. This document — A Guide to Selected
National Environmental Statistics in the U.S. Government (Guide) — responds to the need to help
analysts, decision makers, researchers, students, and others obtain policy—relevant
environmental statistics and publications and locate experts who are knowledgeable about the
data.
The Guide is a reference to selected, frequently sought—after, national—level, time—series
environmental statistics that are compiled and distributed by the U.S. government on a regular
basis. As a starting point, it is a guide to learn more about various environmental statistical
programs and the data they collect, and is not intended to supplant information that can be
obtained directly from (lie government agencies.
This is an updated second edition of the Guide and the prototype of an evolving
sourcebook that will continue to be updated and expanded over time. One—time—only statistical
surveys and regional statistical programs that do not represent the “national” picture were not
included in this issue.
Contents of this second edition of the Guide reflect the Agency’s draft conceptual
framework for environmental statistics and indicators. Therefore the Guide includes references
to statistical programs that characterize the state of the natural environment, those that study
underlying and proximate pressures on the environment, and those that monitor
environmentally—mediated impacts on society (i.e. human health and welfare), and those that
record sodietal responses to environmental problems. These programs include: statistical
programs on environmental quality such as ambient airand waicrquality and on natural resources
such as water and land resources: statistical programs on environmental pressures such as energy,
mining, agriculture, manufacturing, transportation, and other human activities that have direct
impacts on the environment; arid statistical programs on human health and welfare such as human
chemical exposure and availability of outdoor recreational facilities; and statistical programs on
societal responses to environmental problems such as activities and expenditures to prevent or
control pollution, establish parks and protected areas, protect critical ecosystems, fight forest
fires, and manage fisheries.
The statistical programs in the Guide are arranged by government department, agency,
arid program title. Each entry contains information about a separate statistical program (e.g.,
program purpose, data coverage arid collection methods, geographic coverage, agency contacts,
pertinent publications, and database access options). Information in the records was prepared and
provided by government agendies in response to a questionnaire. The Guide also contains an
index of over 150 key words and phrases that can be used to locate desired programs.
In the future, this Guide initiative may be expanded to include regional and national
spatial environmental data; provide more information on international, transnational, and global
environmental data; and include additional references to important health, ecological, and
economic impacts. Environmental statistics gathered by private sources — state and local
governmental organizations, research institutions, corporations, and national associations — may
also be developed. If possible, future editioqs will more clearly document the quality,
completeness, and limitations of the data.
In addition to the hardcopy version. the Guide is available in an electronic version that
can be viewed on an IBM—compatible personal computer with 640K of memory, DOS 3.0 or
higher. and an EGA or VGA monitor. Either version of the Guide can be used by starting with the
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Table of Contents or with the Index of Key Words. Statistical programs are listed by agency and
title in the Table of Contents. For example, to find out about air quality statistics collected by
EPA, use the Table of Contents to find “EPA, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards,” and
then “National Air Pollution Control Program.” However, to find statistics on carbon monoxide,
search the Index of Key Words for carbon monoxide. One may also start a search by consulting
the Index of Data Programs. Any of these actions will lead to the appropriate program or
programs. In addition, the User’s Guide for the electronic version explains how to conduct a
customized search on any word or group of words in the Guide .
Comments on the Guide and suggestions for expanding the coverage of the Guide in
future editions are welcomed. If you would like to place an order for the electronic version or for
additional hard copies of the Guide , please contact:
Office of Policy, Planning. and Evaluation
Environmental Statistics and Information Division
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (PM—222—B)
401 M Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: (202) 260—2680
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Major Uses of Land in the United States
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Major Uses of Land in the United States
OFFICE:
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Economic Research Service
Resource and Technology Division
Land and Capital Assets Branch
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
For more than fifty years, the Economic Research Service
and its predecessor agencies have estimated acreages and
maintained an inventory of the major uses of land iii the
United States at intervals coinciding with the Census of
Agriculture.
DATA COVERAGE:
Estimates are made for major land use classes: cropland;
grassland pasture and range; forest land; special use; and
unclassified use. Each major class is further classified by
specified uses and some by ownership. Land uses are also
designated as agricultural and nonagricultural.
Agricultural land uses include: cropland (cropland
harvested, cropland failure, cultivated summer fallow,
and idle cropland); grazing lands (cropland pasture and
permanent pasture and range); grazed forest land; and
miscellaneous agricultural uses (farmsteads, farm roads,
and farm lanes).
Special land uses include: forest land not grazed;
intensive uses (highways and roads, railroads, and
airports); and extensive uses (national parks, state parks,
wilderness areas, federal wildlife areas, state wildlife
areas, national defense areas, and federal industrial
facilities). UnckLssified other land uses include: urban and
other special uses not inventoried and othermiscellaneous
areas such as marshes, open swamps, bare rock areas,
deserts, and tundra. Data are analyzed for trends.
COLLECTION METHODS:
Data from the Bureau of the Census, agencies of the
Department of Agriculture, public land management and
conservation organizations, and other sources are
assembled, analyzed, and synthesized to estimate state,
regional, and national land use acreages. Barnard and
Hexem (1988) describe how the statistical series on
acreages of cropland and other land in the United States
are constructed and used; they also identify sources of
cuirent and historical data and information used in
constructing the series.
The major uses of land are inventoried every five years
coinciding with years in which the Census of Agriculture
is completed. The inventories generally have been
comparable in formatand coverage since 1945. Theseries
on “cropland used for crops” dates back to 1909.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
All 50 states.
CONTACTS:
Arthur B. Daugherty
Agricultural Economist
Economic Research Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1301 New York Ave., NW, Room 408
Washington, DC 20005—4788
Phone: (202) 219—0424
Economic Research Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1301 New York Ave., NW Room 408
Washington, DC 20005—4788
Phone: (202) 219—0424
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
See Contacts.
PUBLICATIONS:
Barnard, C.H. and R.W. Hexem 1988. Major Statistical
Series of the U.S. Departmentof Agriculture, Vol.6:
Land values and land use. Agricultural Handbook
No. 671. Washington, DC: Resources and
Technology Division, Economic Research Service,
U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Daugherty, A.B. 1991. Major Uses of Land in the United
States: 1987. Agricultural Economic Report (AER)
No. 643. Washington, DC: Resources and
Technology Division, Economic Research Service,
U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Frey, H.T. and R.W. Hexem. 1985. Major Uses of Land in
the United States: 1982. Agricultural Economic
Report (AER) No. 535. Washington, DC: Resources
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Major Uses of Land in the United States
and Technology Division, Economic Research
Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture.
I)ATABA SE(S):
Major Land Uses Database (MLU) #89003
The MLU database contains state, regional, and
national estimates of 15 major land use classes for
Census of Agriculture years between 1945 and
1987. The MLU databa e is available on one 5.25”
diskette in LOTUS 1—2—3 (Release 2) for $25. It is
also available on magnetic medium.
For infonnation, contact:
ERS-NASS
341 Victory Drive
Hemdon, VA 22070
fhone: (800) 999—6779
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
National Resources Inventory
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
National Resources lnventoiy
OFFICE:
Soil Conservation Service
Resources Inventory Division
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
For 50 years, the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) has
been conducting periodic inventories of the Nation’s soil,
water, and related resources. The National Resources
Inventory (NRI), which is an extension and modification
of earlier inventories, provides data on the status,
condition, and trends of these resources of nonfederal land
in the United States.
DATA COVERAGE:
The many types of data collected by the NRL process are
organized into eight general categories: soil
characteristics and interpretations (including agricultural
land capability); land cover; land use (including irrigated
and non—irrigated cropland, grazed and ungrazed forest
land, prime farmland, etc.); erosion (such as sheet and mill,
wind, and ephemeral gullies); land treatment (such as
irrigation, tillage, and windbreaks); conservation
treatment needs; vegetative conditions (such as wetlands,
rangeland condition and species, and pasture
management); and potential for conversion to cropland.
COLLECTION METHODS:
The NRI is a multi—resource inventory based on soils and
related resource data collected at scientifically selected
random sample sites. The NIRI sample design was
developed by the Iowa State University (ISU) Statistical
Laboratory at Ames. It uses census area and point
methods for data collection. Data collection involves both
field investigation and remote sensing (photo—
interpretation).
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Data are collected on a five—year cycle. Recent surveys
were conducted in 1977, 1982, and 1987.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
The 1987 NRI data were collected from nearly 300,000
sample sites from all counties of the United States except
those in Alaska, and in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Most of these samples were part of the 1982 NRI which
had nearly 1 million sample sites. The 1987 NRI data has a
high degree of reliability at the state level and the 1982
NRI provides a high degree of reliability at the
multi—county level. Data estimates can be made by Major
Land Resources Areas; SCS Administrative Areas; Water
Resources Council Aggregated Subareas; and other
multi—county geographic subdivisions.
CONTACT:
Jeff Goebel
Resources Inventory and Geographic Information
Systems Division
Soil Conservation Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 2890
South Agricultural Building, Room 6175
Washington, DC 20013
Phone: (202) 720—4530
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
See Contact.
PUBLICATIONS:
Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service.
1984. Basic Statistics 1977 National Resources
Inventory. Statistical Bulletin No. 686. Washington,
DC: Department of Agriculture, SCSfISU.
—. 1987. Basic Statistics 1982 National Resources
Inventory. Statistical Bulletin No. 756. Washington,
DC: Department of Agriculture, SCSIISU.
—. 1989. Summary Report 1987 National Resource
Inventory. Statistical Bulletin No.790. Washington,
DC: Department of Agriculture, SCS/ISU.
DATABASE(S):
National Resources Inventory Database
The database contains 1977, 1982 and• 1987
National Resources Inventory data sets.
For more information contact:
Iowa State University Computation Center
Ames, IA 50010
Phone: (515) 294—3402
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Insect and Disease Conditions in the United States
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Insect and Disease Conditions in the United States
OFFICE: PUBLICATIONS:
U.S. Forest Service Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. 1992. Forest
Forest Pest Management In sect and Disease Conditions in the United States,
1991 (and earlier reports in the series). Washington,
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: DC.
ilic Forest Pest Management offices have been collecting —. 1985. Insect and Disease Conditions in the United
data on insect and disease conditions on forest lands of all States, 1979 to 1983. Washir gton, DC.
ownerships since 1952.
DATABASE(S):
DATA COVERAGE:
Maintained by Forest Pest Management offices
Data are collected on federal, state, and private forest nationwide.
lands in the United States. Data are analyzed for type of
insect/disease damage (e.g., pine beetle, gypsy moth,
spnice budworm, dwarf mistletoe, root diseases, etc.),
size of area affected, and dollars lost by region and
ownership. Trend data are available.
COLLECTION METHODS:
MUCh of the data is collected in special aerial and ground
surveys which record short—term changes in pest activity.
The infonnation supplements tree mortality information
gathered in periodic forest resource inventories done by
the Forest Service.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Data are collected yearly.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
Entire United States.
CONTACT:
Thomas H. Hofacker, Entomologist
U.S. Forest Service, 204 RPD
U.S. Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 96090
Washington, DC 20090—6090
Phone: (202) 205—1600
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
See Contact.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Inventory and Analysis
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Inventory and Analysis
OFFICE:
U.S. Forest Service
Forest Inventory, Economics, and Recreation Research
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) program is
responsible for making and keeping current a
comprehensive inventory and analysis of the renewable
forest and rangeland resources of the United States. Initial
inventory efforts began in the West in 1930 and, by the
1960’s, inventories were completed for all of the 48
conterminous states and many of the important forested
states had been re—inventoried. The inventory data and
analysis provide trend information on the extent,
condition, ownership, and composition of the nation’s
forests as well as information about wildlife habitat,
forage production, and other resource characteristics
needed for resource planning.
DATA COVERAGE:
At least 43 kinds of resource data are collected for sample
plots during the inventory, including land use, land
ownership, forest type, stand age, stand size and volume
classes, harvest history, soils data, tree data (species,
diameter at breast height, height, cull, etc.), other
vegetation data, and non—timber data. These data are used
to make estimates of forest land area, species
composition, timber volume, and net annual timber
growth, removals, and mortality by forest type, state,
region, ownership, softwood and hardwood sawtimber
species, productivity class, diameter class, and other
classifications. The volume of roundwood products
harvested by material, species group, region, and product
are estimated. Estimates also are made of areas harvested
or otherwise disturbed, regenerated to forest, or cleared
for other use. Additional estimates of recreation use,
wildlife values, site productivity, physiographic
characteristics, and other items are made.
COLLECTION METHODS:
Data are gathered using a two—phase sampling design,
with the first phase involving the interpretation of aerial
photography and the second phase involving ground
measurements at sample plots, each covering one acre.
Depending upon the extent to which remote sensing is
used, ground sample intensity ranges from one plot per
3,000 acres to one plot per 10,000 acres. Methodologies
are generally described in the various publications listed
below.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Statewide timber inventory information has been
collected continuously for about 50 years. In most regions
of the United States, the third inventory cycle has been
completed and some areas have been inventoried as many
as five times. Each year, some 50 million acres are
inventoried in th conterminous United States. Currently,
this rate of coverage translates into an inventory cycle of
12 years for the nation.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
Entire United States and Puerto Rico.
CONTACT:
James T. Bones
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Forest Service
P.O. Box 96090
Washington, DC 20090—6090
Phone: (202) 205—1343
FOR PUBLIC iNQUiRIES:
See Contact.
PUBLICATIONS:
Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. 1990. The
Forest Biomass Resource of the United States.
General Tech. Report WO—57. Washington, DC.
—. 1987. Forest Service Resource Inventory: An Over-
view. Washington, DC: Forest Inventory and Eco-
nomics Research.
Waddell, K.L., D.D. Oswald, and D.S. Powell. 1989.
Forest statistics of the United States, 1987. Resource
Bulletin PNW—RB—168. Portland, OR: Department
of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest
Research Station.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Inventory and Analysis
DATABASE(S):
National Resources Planning Act (RPA) Timber Database
This database provides sample plot level statisticsas
described under Data Coverage. Public access is via
data tape or direct linkage.
Eastwide Forest Inventory Database
This database provides county level, sample plot
level, and tree level statistics as described under
Data Coverage. Public access is via data tape or
direct linkage.
Forest Inventory and Analysis
This database provides individual project databases
of county level, sample plot level, and tree level
statistics as described under Data Coverage. Seven
databases are maintained by individual inventory
projects. Public access is via data tape or direct
linkage.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service Range Management Information System
Forest Service Range Management Information System
OFFICE:
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
U.S Forest Service
Range Management Staff
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Forest Service Range Management Information
System (FSRAIvIIS) collects and analyzes data on grazing
in National Forests and National Grasslands.
DATA COVERAGE:
FSRAMIS provides grazing use statistical data. Data on
the number of grazing animals (cattle, horses and burros,
sheep and goats), animal unit month, and number of
permittees are reported at the national level and for each
type of Forest Service land (National Forests, National
Grasslands), region, and state. Other variables measured
include: allotment condition, improvement inventory and
activity, grazing capacity, actual use, authorized use, and
unauthorized use. Data are analyzed for trends in
ecological potential.
COLLECTION METHODS:
Data on grazing on the National Forest System lands are
extracted from the grazing permits. Data on free—roaming
horse and burro populations are estimated by census.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Data are collected on cycles ranging from annual to once
every 3—5 years.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
National Forest System lands throughout the United
States.
CONTACT:
Robert M. Williamson, Director
Range Management Staff
U.S. Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 96090
Washington, DC 20090—6090
Phone: (202) 205—1460
See Contact.
PUBLICATIONS:
Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. 1990. Grazing
Statistical Summary. Washington, DC.
—. Administration of the Wild Free—Roaming Horse and
Burro Act — Report to Congress. Biennial Report in
cooperation with U.S. Department of the Interior,
Bureau of Land Management. Washington, DC.
DATABASE(S):
Forest Service Range Management Information System
(FSRAMIS)
FSRAIvIIS contains three types of information. The
first, allotment, is production potential, acreages,
analysis, and geographic identification data. The
second, improvement, includes cost, status,
maintenance, condition, and geographic
identification. The third, permits, includes permi
flee, livestock grazing, and other use information for
permitted, authorized, and actual use.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Land Areas of the National Forest Service
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Land Areas of the National Forest System
OFFICE:
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
U.S. Forest Service
Lands Staff
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCR1VfION:
The Lands Staff collects data on the extent and
characteristics of forest, range and related lands within the
National Forest System.
l)ATA COVERAGE:
Data are available on the number of units and acreages of
National Forest, Purchase Units, National Grasslands,
Land ,Utilization Project Areas, Experimental Forest
Areas, Experimental Range Areas, designated
Experimental Areas, Wilderness Areas, Primitive Areas,
National Scenic Research Areas, National Wild and
Scenic Rivers Areas, National Recreation Areas, National
Game Refuges, National Monument Areas, and other land
areas, water areas, and interests in land that are
administered by the National Forest System or designated
for administration through the National Forest System for
Forest Service regions, state and county, and
congressional districts.
COLLECTION METHODS:
Gross and net areas are generated by survey and map
compilation. Other data are generated by census and
inventory.
CoLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Statistics are updated annually. Some data are available
from 1891 to present.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
All fifty states (containing National Forest System
Lands), Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
CONTACT:
Philip S. Dunning, Computer/Program Analyst
U.S. Forest Service
tYepartinent of Agriculture
P.O. Box 96090
Washington, DC 20090—6090
Phone: (202) 205—0843
See Contact.
PUBLICATIONS:
Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. Land Areas of
the National Forest System (annual). Washington,
DC.
DATABASE(S):
Land Ownership Status (LOS)
The LOS contains data on ownership, partial
interests, encumbrances, and use restrictions. Data
are geographically located by administrative forest,
proclaimed National Forest, state, county, ranger
district, congressional district, principal meridian,
township, range, and by map quad and tract number
for colonial metes and bounds areas.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Recreation Information Management System
OFFICE:
CONTACT:
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Recitation Information Management System
U.S. Forest Service
Recreation, Cultural Resources and Wilderness
Management Staff
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Recreation Information Management (RIM) System
collects information on the use, condition 5 and facilities of
recreation sites within the over 191 million acres of the
National Forest System.
DATA COVERAGE:
The following statistics are available by state, region, and
fiscal year: recreation visitor days by type of activity (e.g.
camping, hiking, winter sports, hunting, fishing, and
non—consumptive wildlife use); number of sites and
capacity by kind of site (e.g. boating, campgrounds,
skiing); recreation trail mileage by primary management
objective (motorized or non—motorized); and service
level (standard or less than standard) for various types of
trails (e.g. wilderness, National Recreation Trails,
National Scenic Trails, National Historic Trails). In
addition, a national recreation directory is maintained that
provides infonnation on campground location, size,
elevation, number of various types of units, and facilities.
COLLECTION METHODS:
Data are extracted from user and entrance fee receipts and
non—fee visitation counts for lands and waters
administered by the Forest Service.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Statistics are updated annually at the end of the fiscal year.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
All Forest Service owned land (over 191 million acres) in
the continental United States, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
Robert M. Cron
Recreation, Cultural Resources and Wilderness
Management Staff — Fourth Floor Central
U.S.D.A. Forest Service
P.O. Box 96090
Washington, DC 20090-6090
Phone: (202) 205—1408
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
See Contact.
PUBLICATIONS:
U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service.
Federal Recreation Fee Report, including Federal
Recreation Visitation and Fee Data (annual). A
report to the Congress. Washington, DC.
DATABASE(S):
The RIM System (See Summary Program Description
and Data Coverage).
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Tr’ e Planting in the United States
DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURE
Tree Planting in the United States
OFFICE: PUBLICATIONS:
U.S. Forest Service U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. 1992.
Slate and Private Forestry (Cooperative Forestry) Tree Planting in the United States — 1991 (and earlier
reports in this series). Washington, DC.
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
DATABASE(S):
The program consists of a national summary of tree
planting in the United States. The data presented in the forest planting report come from
many sources. Tabular data are available.upon request..
J)ATA COVERAGE:
The Forest Service compiles data on the number of tree
seedlings planted or seeded; acres of tree planting
(including acres seeded and acres of windbarriers
planted); acres of timber stand improvement; and
production of tree planting stock (including seedlings
produced for windbanier stock). Data are categorized by
state and by ownership categories (federal, state, other
public, industrial, or nonindustrial private).
COLLECTION METHODS:
Data are reported to the Forest Service by state forestry
agencies, territories, and other federal agencies.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Data are collected yearly.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
United States and territories.
CONTACT:
Robert D. Mangold
Nursery and Tree Improvement Specialist
U.S. Forest Service
P.O. Box 96090
Washington, DC 20090—6090
Phone: (202) 205—1379
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
See Contact.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Wildland Fire Statistics
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
WiIdJand Fire StatistiCs
OFFiCE: PUBLICATIONS:
U.S. Forest Service Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. National
Fire and Aviation Marnigement Staff Forest Fire Report (annual). Washington, DC.
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: — Fire and Aviation Management Staff. 1992.
• 1984—1990 Forest Fire Statistics. Washington, DC.
The Fire and Aviation Management Staff collects data on
wildland fires on public and private lands thmughout the DATABASE(S):
United States. They also make available the year—to--date
data collected by the Boise Interagency Fire Center. National Forest Fire Report Database
DATA COVERAGE:
Data include: year—to--date and annual figures for number
of wildland fires and acres burned on public and private
lands. Origin of fires (lightning, human, etc.) is available
for Forest Service lands only. Trend data are available.
COLLECTION METHODS:
Actual counts of the number of wildfires and acres of
forest land burned.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Data are collected daily by the Boise Interagency Fire
Center and yearly by the Fire and Aviation Staff.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
Entire United States.
CONTACT:
Judith Leraas
National Fire Prevention Officer
U.S. Forest Service
P.O. Box 96090
Washington, DC 20090—6090
Phone: (202) 205—1498
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
See Contact.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Fam, and Ranch Irrigation Survey
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey
OFFICE:
Bureau of the Census
Agriculture Division
1993. Selected irrigation data for on—farm irrigation have
been collected in the Census of Agriculture since 1890.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey is conducted on a
sample of the farms and ranches reporting irrigation in the
Census of Agriculture to provide detailed data relating to
on—farm irrigation practices.
J)ATA COVERAGE:
The survey generates statistics on: total acres of farm and
ranch land irrigated; acres irrigated by category of land
use; acres and yield of irrigated and nonirrigated crops;
quantity of water applied; method of application to
selected crops; acres irrigated and quantity of water used
by source; acres irrigated by type of water distribution
systems; and number of irrigation wells and pumps.
Also reported are irrigation expenditures for maintenance
and repair of irrigation equipment and facilities; purchase
cf energy for on—farm pumping of irrigation water;
investment in irrigation equipment, facilities, and land
improvement; and cost of water received from off—farm
water suppliers.
Additional infonnation is provided on the number of
irrigated farms; depth and, pumping capacity of wells
used: the number of pumps and quantity of energy used in
irrigation; application of chemicals in irrigation; timningof
irrigation; and crop yields from irrigated farms.
COLLECTION METHODS:
The survey is a probability sample of all irrigated farms
and ranches identified in the Census of Agriculture,
except fanns in Alaska and Hawaii, horticultural
speciality farms, and abnormal farms. The survey is
conducted by questionnaire. Two types of statistical
estimation procedures are used to account for selection of
survey sample and for nonresponse to the questionnaire.
Methodologies are more generally described in the
publications listed below.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Fann and Ranch Irrigation Surveys were conducted in
1979, 1984, and 1988. The next survey is scheduled for
Estimates are made for the 27 leading irrigation states, 18
water resource areas, and the entire conterminous United
States.
CONTACT:’
Dave Peterson
Special Surveys Branch, Agriculture Division
Bureau of the Census
Room 436, Iverson Mall
Washington, DC 20233
Phone: (301) 763—8260
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
Public Information Office
Phone: (301) 763—1113
PUBLICATIONS:
Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census. Farm
and Ranch Irrigation Survey (1979), (1984), (1988).
Washington, DC.
DATABASE(S)
Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey
Data are available on flexible diskettes, computer
tapes, compact disk read—only memory
(CD—ROM), and online access.
For infonnation on these services and published
reports, contact Data User Services Division,
Customer Services, Bureau of the Census,
Washington, DC 20233 or call (301) 763—4100.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Annual Surveys of Government Finances and Government Employment
Annual Surveys of Government Finances and Government Employment
OFFICE:
COLLECTION METHODS:
Bureau of the Census
Governments Division
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
These parallel surveys of state and local government
finances and employment cover all aspects of state and
local government activities and contain detailed data for
some specific activities that relate to the environment.
DATA COVERAGE:
The finance survey variables include: functions and
services such as health, sanitation, environmental services
(natural resources, parks and recreation, sewerage, and
solid waste management), housing and community
development, and water, utilities; character and object
items such as current operations, construction and land
and equipment; and revenue items.
The employment survey variables are: employees —
full—time, part—time, and full—time equivalent; payroll;
and functions that are the same as those described under
the finance survey.
The finance survey produces detailed data for
expenditures for both current operations and capital
outlay. The employment survey contains data for these
same functions, showing number of employees and
monthly payroll.
Both the finance and employment surveys are designed
primarily to generate data on the total activity of state and
local governments. This provides analysts with the ability
to determine the relationships among the various
functions of government — for example, comparing
education or police expenditures with sewerage outlays or
the percentage that any specific function is of the total.
Trend data for both series are available in national
summations that go back to the early 1950s for
employment and early 1900s for finance data. Individual
government data for the largest units of government
(cities greater than 50,000 population, counties greater
than 100,000 population, and all the state governments)
follow relatively consistent patterns for about the past 30
years.
The sample is the same for both surveys. It is a stratified
random sample of local governments in the United States.
Units include: all state governments; all county
governments with a population of 50,000 or more; all
municipalities with a population of 25,000 or more; and
other units of local government that meet specified
financial or functional criteria. Estimates of major U.S.
totals, such as total revenue or total expenditures, are
subject to a computed sampling variability of less than
one—half of one percent. Other local government totals,
such as functional expenditures, are generally subject to
sampling variability of less than one percent.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Surveys are conducted annually.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
The data are aggregated to national totals and to totals for
each of the fifty states and the District of Columbia. The
surveys also publish data for large individual
governments such as county governments (population
greater than 100,000), municipal governments
(populations greater than 75,000), and each of the state
governments.
CONTACT:
Gerald T. Keffer, Chief
Finance and Taxation Branch, Governments Division
U.S. Bureau of the Census
Washington, DC 20233
Phone: (301) 763—5356
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
Concerning purchase of tapes, microfiche or publications,
call or write:
Customer Services
Data User Services Division
U.S. Bureau of the Census
Washington, DC 20233
Phone: (301) 763—4100
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Annual Surveys of Government Finances and Government Employment
PUBLICATIONS:
Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census. State
Government Finances. (Annual).
—. City Government Finances. (annual).
Government Finances. (annual).
—. County Government Finances. (annual).
—. Public Employment. (aunual).
—. City Employment. (annual).
—. County Government Employment. (annual).
DATABASE(S):
Annual Survey of Government Finance
File A is a data file for a sample of approximately
35,000 individual units of government containing
revenue, expenditures, debt, and assets for each unit.
File B is a data file for U.S. and state area
aggregations. The totals of each state area are
divided into eight different records (state and local
summation, state government only, local
government summation, county government
summation, municipal government summation,
township government summation, special district
government summation, and school district
summation). This file contains 416 records.
Annual Survey of Government Employment
This is a single data file for a sample of
approximately 23,000 individual units of
government containing employment and payroll
data for the month of October. (Note: The samples
for the Annual Finance and Annual Employment
Surveys are the same. The difference in the counts
between Finance File A and the Employment File is
that the former includes additional units in states
where it was possible to obtain universe data
annually instead of relying on the sample.)
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Decennial Census of Population
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Decennial Census of Population
OFFICE:
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
Bureau of the Census
Population Division
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The decennial census provides a comprehensive set of
population statistics for the United States. Basic
demographic characteristics are cOllected on a
100—percent basis. Social and economic characteristics
are collected from a large sample of all households and
persons in group quarters.
DATA COVERAGE:
The decennial census provides demographic (e.g., age,
race, sex, relationship, Hispanic origin), social (e.g.,
education, migration, ancestry, language), and economic
(e.g.. occupation, industry, income, place of work)
ch tracteristics of the population of the United States,
Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa,
the Northern Marianas. and Palan. Trend data are
available from previous decennial censuses.
COLLECTION METHODS:
Basic demographic data are collected from 100—percent
of the population. Social anileconomic characteristics are
collected from a large sample — approximately one—in—six
in 1980 and 1990.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Decennial.
GEOGRAPHiC COVERAGE:
The fifty states, the District of Columbia, and subsiate
areas such as counties, county subdivisions, cities, towns,
villages, and census tracts. Also covers Puerto Rico, the
Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Northern
Marianas, and Palau.
CONTACT:
Philip N. Fulton
Assistant Division Chief for Census Programs
Population Division, U.S. Bureau of the Census
Washington, DC 20233
Phone: (301) 763—7890
See Contact.
PUBLICATIONS:
The results of the Census of Population are issued in
various forms; printed reports, computer tape files,
CD-ROM, and microfiche. Computer tape files are
designed to provide statistics with greater detail than is
feasible or desirable to provide in printed and microfiche
reports. Many computer tape files also are released on
CD-ROM. The following is a brief summary of 1990
---census data releases:
P.L. 94—171, Population Counts — In accordance with
Public Law (P.L.) 94—171, the Census Bureau has
provided population tabulations to all states for
legislative reapportionment/redistricting. -
Summary Tape Files (STFs) IA, 1B, and 1C, and 2A,2B,
and 2C — Complete count population and housing
data summarized for a wide range of census
geography (United States, metropolitan areas,
urbanized areas, American Indian and Alaska
Native areas, states, county subdivisions, places,
census tracts, block numbering areas, block groups,
and block).
Summary Tape Files (STFs) 3A áixl 3C — Sample
population and housing data summarized for a wide
range of census geography (as shown above but
excluding blocks).
Census/Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Special
File — Sample census data to support affirmative
action planning. -
Summary Population and Housing Characteristics
(CPH—1) reports — Complete count population and
housing data derived from STF 1. -
Summary Social, Economic, and Housing Characteristics
(CPH—5) reports — Sample population and hiiusing
data for local governments, including American
Indian and Alaska Native areas.
General Population Characteristics (CP—1) reports —
Detailed statistics on age, sex, race, and/or Hispanic
origin, marital status and household relationship
presented for states, counties, places of 1,000 or
more inhabitants, etc.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Decennial Census of Population
‘Ilie Census Bureau is in the process of releasing STF 3B
(data by ZIP Code) and STF 4 (detailed sample population
and housing characteristics), and STFs 1D and 3D
(population and housing data for Congressional Districts
of the 103rd Congress) as well as Public Use Microdata
Sample (PUMS) tape files. Numerous additional report
series are in preparation. All products are expected to be
released by October 1993.
Customized special tabulations of census data may be
obtained on a cost reimbursable basis.
DATABASE(S):
CENDATA
CENDATA is the Census Bureau’s online
information service. It is available through two
information vendors, CompuServe and DIALOG.
For more infonnation, contact:
Data User Services Division
U.S. Bureau of the Census
Washington, DC 20233
Phone: (301) 763—2074
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National and Subnational Population Estimates and National and State Population Prnjections
National and Subnational Population Estimates and National and State
Population Projections
OFFICE:
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Bureau of the Census
Population Division
Population Estimates and Projections Branches
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIP11ON:
The Population Estimates and Projections Branches
produce current estimates of the U.S. population (the fifty
states, the District of Columbia, the counties,
incorporated areas, Puerto Rico, andthe territories) and
project the future population.
DATA COVERAGE:
Statistics include: estimates of the total, resident, and
civilian population of the United States and by state, with
components of change; estimates of national and state
population by age, sex, race, and/or Hispanic origin;
projections of future population by age and sex for states
and by age, sex, race, and/or Hispanic origin for the
United States; yearly estimates of county population;
biennial estimates of the popu!ation of incorporated
places and functional minor civil divisions; and estimates
of populations of metropolitan and nonmetropolitan
areas; population migration by region; population
density; and population growth rate.
COLLECTION METHODS:
Estimates of the U.S. population are derived by updating
the total population including Anned Forces overseas at
the time of the last census, year by year, through the
components of population change. State population totals
are estimated using vital statistics, school enrollment,
internal migration (based on Federal income tax data), net
international migration, and Medicare enrollment. State
estimates for age and sex are developed by a procedure
that carries forward the decennial census data for each
single year of age by state, and allows for births, deaths,
and net migration. Net migration is estimated using school
enrollment to obtain a school—age migration rate, which is
then converted to rates for single years of’age. The
methodology to develop household estimates is based on
national trends and estimated state trends in adult
population per household, and on estimates of adult
population for states. For detailed descriptions of specific
methodologies, see reports referenced in Publications.
Data are updated annually.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
Entire United States.
CONTACTS:
For national estimates:
Frederick W. Hollmann
National Projections Branch
U.S. Bureau of the Census
Washington, DC 20233
Phone: (301) 763—7950
For national projections:
Jennifer Day
National Projections Branch
U.S. Bureau of the Census
Washington, DC 20233
Phone: (301) 763—1902
For subnational estimates:
Edwin Byerly
Subnational Estimates Branch
U.S. Bureau of the Census
Washington, DC 20233
Phone: (301) 763—5072
For state projection statistics:
Paul Campbell
Demographic Statistician
Population Division
U.S. Bureau of the Census
Washington, DC 20233
Phone: (301) 763—1902
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
See Contacts.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National and Subnational Population Estimates and National and State Population Projections
PUBLICATIONS:
Byerly, E. 1990. State Population and Household
Estimates: July 1, 1989. Current Population
Reports, Series P—25,No. 1058. Washington, DC..
Day, J. 1992. Population Projections of the United States,
by Age, Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin: 1992 to
2050. Current Population Reports, Publication
Series P—25, No. 1092. Washington, DC.
Flollman, F.W. 1992. U.S. Population Estimates, by Age,
Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin: 1980 to 1991.
Current Population Reports, Series P—25, No.
1095. Washington, DC.
Starsinic, D.E. & RI. Forstall. 1989. Patterns of
Metropolitan Area and County Population
Growth: 1980—1987. Current Population
Reports, Series P—25, No. 1039. Washington, DC.
U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census.
1990. Population Estimates for Metropolitan
Statistical Areas, July 1, 1988, 1987, and 1986.
Current Population Reports, Series P—25, No.
1088—B. Washington, DC.
—. Estimates of the Population of the United States to
August 1 (annual). Current Population Reports,
Publication Series P—25. Washington, DC.
\Vctrogen. S.!. 1990. Projections of the Population of
States, by Age, Sex, and Race: 1989—2010.
Ctirrent Population Reports, Publication Series
P—25, No. 1053. Washington, DC.
1)A’rA BA SE(S):
CENDATA
The Census Bureau’s online mforrnation service is
available through two infonnation vendors,
CompuServe and DIALOG, and on tape and
diskette. For more information, contact:
Data User Services Division
U.S. Bureau of the Census
Washington, DC 20233
Phone: (301) 763—2074
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Survey of Pollution Abatement Costs and Expenditures
Survey of Pollution Abatement Costs and Expenditures
OFFICE:
Bureau of the Census
Industry Division
Special Surveys Branch
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The survey collects information on annual operating costs
and capital expenditures for pollution abatement
activities in manufacturing industries. The survey was
started in 1973 and has been conducted annually except
for 1987. The survey provides estimates of pollution
abatement spending for detailed levels of industrial
classification.
DATA COVERAGE:
represents about 360,000 plants in the country. The
probability of selection is based on the plant size in terms
of total value of shipments. Response to the survey is
about ninety percent.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Except for 1987, when no survey was conducted, data
have been collected annually since 1973.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
The sample is selected to represent the entire United
States. Estimates are given also for states and regions, but
with less detail.
CONTACT:
Estimates of pollution abatement operating costs and
capital expenditures are made for manufacturing plants
with 20 employees or more (except the apparel group).
Detailed estimates are provided by pollution type and for
the following three—digit standard industrial
classification (SIC) industries: food and kindred
products; tobacco manufacturers; textile mill products;
lumber and wood products; furniture and fixtures; paper
and allied products; printing and publishing; chemicals
and allied products; petroleum and coal products; rubber
and miscellaneous plastics products; leather and leather
products; stone, clay, and glass products; primary metal
industries; fabricated metal products; machineiy, except
electrical; electric and electronic equipment;
transportation equipment; instruments and related
products; and miscellaneous manufacturing industries.
Detail is also provided for expenditures by sector, for
industries by four—digit SIC codes, and for States by
two—digit SIC codes. Capital expenditures are provided
for air and water pollution abatement by abatement
technique (changes—in—production processes and
end—of—line techniques), for air pollution abatement by
type of pollution abated, and for hazardous and
nonhazardous solid waste management. Operating costs
include labor, depreciation, materials and supplies,
services, equipment leasing, and other costs. Costs
recovered by manufacturing plants from their pollution
abatement activities also are given.
COLLECTION METHODS:
The probability sample includes about 20,000
manufacturing plants. The sample is selected as a
subsample of the Annual Survey of Manufacturers which
Jesse Havard
Industry Division
Bureau of the Census
Washington, DC 20233
Phone: (301) 763—1755
Gretchen Dickson
Industry Division
Bureau of the Census
Washington, DC 20233
Phone: (301) .763—1755
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
See Contact.
PUBLICATIONS:
Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census. 1991.
Manufacturers’ Pollution Abatement Capital
Expenditures and Operating Costs. Current
Industrial Reports MA200(91)—1 (and earlier
reports in this series). Washington, DC.
DATABASE(S):
None available for public access.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
The Benthic Surveillance Project
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Benthic Surveillance Project
OFFICE:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Ocean Service
Office of Ocean Resources Conservation
and Assessment
Coastal Monitoring Bioeffects Assessment Division
Bioeffects Assessment Branch
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Benthic Surveillance Project, an element of the
National Status and Trends (NS&T) Program, monitors
contaminant concentrations in bottomfish and sediments
in nearshore waters of the United States. The Project also
monitors bottomfish for indicators of contaminant
c posure. The measurement of contaminant
concentrations in marine organisms bridges the gap
between which chemicals are associated with sediment
paiticulates, and which ones are taken up and potentially
bioaccumulated by marine species. Because of their
mobility, bottomfish reflect environmental conditions
over a wider geographical area than do sediments or
sedentary organisms.
DATA COVERAGE:
Bottornfish and surfucial sediment are analyzed for over
70 contaminants including 24 polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons (PAl-Is); 20 congeners of polychlorinated
hiphenyls (PCBs); 15 chlorinated pesticides, including
Chlordane and DDT (and breakdown elements of DDT);
hutyltins; four major elements; and 12 trace elements.
Sediments also are analyzed for total organic carbon
content (TOC), and for spore concentrations of the
bacterium Clostridiurn pe,fringens, which is associated
with sewage contamination. For bottomfish, chemical
analyses are perfonned on stomach contents, liver and
bile tissue matrices. The frequency of external disease
conditions (such as external tumors and fin rot) and
internal lesions (such as liver and kidney tumors) also is
iccorded at each site. DNA adducts, bile metabolites, and
mixed function oxidase enzyme levels are measured in
fish at selected sites. The length, age, gender, and stomach
contents are recorded for each fish sample. Analytical
data include correlations of contaminant findings (i.e.,
urban contamination levels vs. rural levels, temporal
trends in contaminant levels for specific regions, and
national rankings of contaminated areas for major
contaminant groups).
COLLECTION METHODS:
Composite sediment, tissue, and stomach content samples
are collected from three collection stations per site, and
are stored for subsequent chemical analysis. Sites are
chosen to represent contaminant levels in the surrounding
area and to avoid small—scale patches of contamination, or
“hot spots”. Multiple fish species are sampled to
accommodate the project’s national scope; the species
selected at a site depends on availability. Fish are
collected in bottom trawl nets in waters ranging from ito
70 meters in depth. Sediments are skimmed from the top
three centimeters of the bottom surface at stations located
within 500 meters of the site center and positioned near
trawl sampling track(s). The occurrence’ of
pollution—associated diseases are derived from the
observed incidences of eachdisease per number of fish
sampled at each site.
Analytical procedures adhere to the standard procedures
of the NS&T Quality Assurance (QA) Project, established
for all laboratories participating in the NS&T Program.
As part of the QA Project, laboratories associated with the
Benthic Surveillance Project participate in yearly
intercomparison exercises administered by the National
Research Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST),
and the National Research Council (NRC) of Canada.
Because different fish species metabolize contaminants at
different rates and are more likely than others to develop
tumors, data from individual sampling sites may depend
to some extent on the selected species.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
From 1984 through 1986, samples were collected from
monitoring sites on an annual basis. Since 1987, sites
have been monitored every other year. As of July 1992,
the database contains six years of analytical data, from
1984 to 1989; sediment and fish tissue samples are
collected from March through September along U.S.
coasts. Samplescollected in 1991 are now being analyzed
for contaminants. Data representing 1984—88 conditions
are summarized in NOAA reports.
GEOGRAPHICAL COVERAGE:
Samples are collected from estuaries, bays, and
near—shore marine areas of the East, Gulf, and West coasts
of the United States, as well as Alaska. Presently,
sampling is conducted at approximately 100 sites,
however, fewer sites (about 50) were monitored when the
Project was initiated in 1984. Sites generally are located
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
The Benthic Surveillance Project
between 10 and 100 kilometers apart. Monitoring
activities are designed to describe national and regional
distributions of contamination.
CONTACT:
Dr. Donna D. Turgeon
Supervisory Ecologist
NOAA N/ORCA 22
6001 Executive Blvd., Room 312
Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: (301) 443—8465
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRES:
See Contact.
PUBLICATIONS:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
1991. Metal Contaminant Assessment for the
Southeast Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico Coasts:
Results of the National Benthic Surveillance
Project over the first four years, 1984—1987.
NOAA Technical Memorandum NMFS—
SEFC—284. Beaufort, NC.
—. 1990. Contaminants in Fish Tissue from Estuarine
and Coastal Sites of the Noertheastern United
States: Data Summary for the Baseline Phase of
the National Status and Trends Program Benthic
Surveillance Project, 1984—1986. NOAA
Technical Memorandum NMFS—FINEC—79.
Woods Hole, MA.
—. 1989. National Benthic Surveillance Project: Pacific
Coast: Part II. Technical Memorandum
NMFS/NWC—170. Seattle, WA.
—. 1988. National Benthic Surveillance Project: Pacific
Coast: Part I, Summary and overview of the
results for Cycles I and III. NOAA Technical
Memorandum NMFSINWC—156. Seattle, WA.
Benthic Surveillance data are available upon request
through a number of repoils and publications. Raw data,
collected between 1984 and 1988, are available in
microfiche and on 3.5” diskettes in PC and Macintosh
formats.
DATABASE(S):
National Slams Trends Program database
The database contains data for site and station locations
(latitudes and longitudes) and chemical concentrations of
all matrices for the Benthic Surveillance Project.
For more information, contact:
Roz Cohen
National Oceanographic Data Center
National Environmental Satellite, Data, and
Information Service
Phone: (202) 606—4539
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
fliokgical Effects Surveys and Research
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Biological Effects Surveys and Research
OFFICE:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Ocean Service
Office of Ocean Resources Conservation
and Assessment
Coastal Monitoring Bioeffeets Assessment Division
Bioeffects Assessment Branch
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The National Status and Trends (NS&1) Program
conducts multi—year bioeffects assessment studies in
selected coastal areas where NS&T monitoring data
indicate moderate—to--high levels of contaminants. These
studies complement NS&T contaminant monitoring
activities, by examining the relationships between
contaminant exposure and indicators of biological
response. Analyses concentrate on sediment toxicity,
reproductive impairment, genetic damage, and the
Prevalence of disease. Results will be used to develop
estimates concerning the magnitude and extent of
environmental degradation in the selected study areas
and, when all areas have been surveyed, the cumulative
data will be assembled to provide an overall national
cstimale. The studies also provide a means to determine
time applicability of new bioeffects indicators for future
monitoring projects.
I)ATA COVERAGE:
l3ottomiish are examined for prevalences of liver tumors
and external lesions; signs of genetic damage (DNA
alternatives in blood cells); enzyme activity associated
with PAH metabolism; indicators of reproductive
lysfunclion, including ovarian development, plasma
estradiol levels, and vitellogen levels; and signs of
reproductive impairment, including egg size, egg yolk
development, and embryo abnormalities. Bioassay
toxicity analyses are conducted on the survival and
development of benthic invertebrates exposed to
sediment and waler samples of varying degrees of
contamination. Bioassay test organisms are also
examined for signs of genetic damage and cell toxicity.
COLLECTION METHODS:
Bioeffecis surveys are conducted in areas where NS&T
monitoring dataand related assessments indicate elevated
levels of multiple contaminants in sedin ent and tissues,
prevalences of diseases, or low abundances and species
tidiness of benthic invertebrates. Sample designs vary
among study areas, and are determined for each study area
by specific problems requiring greater resolution.
Generally, sites are non—random, representing highly
contaminated areas to areas of moderate to low
contain inant levels. The data are primarily the incidences
of observed biological effects that occur as a result of
exposure of blots to toxicants, and correlations with
contaminant levels associated with toxicity and adverse
bioeffects. Measurements of toxicant—related effects in
biota are mostly the observed incidences of sublethal
effects in collected bottom fish and benihic organisms, as
well as bioassay test results. Dataare compiled on several
categories of toxic effects associated with known levels of
sediment contaminants to identify, where possible, two
guidelines for each chemical analyte: effects range—low
(ERL) values, the contaminant concentrations at which
effects begin, and effects range—medium (ERM), the
concentrations at which effects usually occur.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Biological effects studies were initiated in 1986 and range
from two to four years in duration at each study area.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
Study areas are located primarily in urban estuaries.
Studies have been or are being conducted in Boston
Harbor, Long Island Sound, the Hudson—Raritan Estuary,
Tampa Bay, Southern California, and San Francisco Bay.
CONTACT:
Dr. Douglas A. Wolfe, Chief
NOAA N/ORCA 22
6001 Executive Blvd.. Room 312
Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: (301) 443—8465
FOR PUBLIC iNQUIRIES:
See Contact.
PUBLICATIONS:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
1992. An Evaluation of the Extent and Magnitude
of Biological Effects Associated with
Chemical Contaminants in San Francisco Bay,
California. NOAA Technical Memorandum NOS
ORCA 64. Seattle, WA.
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Biological Effects Surveys and Research
— 1991. Status and Trends in Toxicants and the
Potential for their Biological Effects in Tampa
Bay. Florida. NOAA Technical Memorandum
NOS OMA 58. Seattle, WA.
—. 1990. The Potential for Biological Effects of
Sediment—sorbed Contaminants Tested in the
National Status and Trends Program. NOAA
Technical Memorandum NOS OMA 52.
Seattle,WA.
Biological Effects Surveys and Research data are
available upon request through a number of reports and
publications.
DATABASE(S):
Not yet available.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Ctassified Shelifishing Waters
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Classified Shelifishing Waters
OFFICE:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Ocean Service
Office of Ocean Resources Conservation and Assessment
Strategic Environmental Assessment Division
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRWFION:
Classified shelltishing waters are monitored as an
indicator of bacterial water quality nationwide. Waters are
classified for the commercial harvest of oysters, clams,
and mussels based on the presence of actual or potential
pollution sources and coliform bacteria levels in surface
waters. Each shellfish—producing state classifies its
waters in accordance with guidelines established by the
National Shellfish Sanitation Program.
lM1’A COVERAGE:
Approximately 2,000 classified sheilfishing areas are
defined by name, location (nautical chart number, estuary,
state, region), classification (approved, prohibited,
conditionally approved, or restricted), size, and pollution
sources (identified for all non—approved areas).
Trends in classification by region from 1966 to 1990 and
by selected estuaries in the northeast, southeast, Gulf of
Mexico. and Pacific from 1971 to 1990 are available.
Areas that were reclassified because of improved or
diminished waler quality are distinguished from those that
were reclassified as a result of improved monitoring.
i)ata also are collected on administration of stale
programs, including: identification of state agencies
responsible for monitoring waters, assigning
classification, analyzing water samples, etc.; number of
personnel; budgets; number of sampling stations;
frequency of sampling; and other factors that may
influence classification.
COLLECTION METHODS:
Data are collected by questionnaire and followed by
interviews. Classifications are noted on 265 Nautical
Charts (NOS 1:80,000).
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Data were compiled in 1966, 1971, 1974, 1980, 1985,
amid 1990. The next survey is scheduled for 1995.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
East, West, and Gulf Coasts of the United States.
CONTACT:
Sharon Adamany
Environmental Analyst
NOAA, N/ORCA
6001 Executive Blvd.
Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: (301) 443—8843
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
See Contact.
PUBLICATIONS:
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration. 1989. The Quality
of Shellfish Growing Waters on the West Coast.
Rockville, MD: Strategic Assessment Branch.
—. 1991. The 1990 National Shellfish Register of
Classified Estuarine Waters. Rockville, MD:
Strategic Assessment Branch.
Leonard, D.L., M.A. Broutman, and K.E. Harkness. 1989.
The Quality of Shellfish Growing Waters on the
East Coast of the United States. Rockville, MD:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration.
Broutman, M.A. and D.L. Leonard. 1988. National
Estuarine Inventory: The Quality of Shellfish
Growing Waters in the Gulf of Mexico. Rockville,
MD: National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration.
—. 1986. National Estuarine Inventory: Classified
Shellfish Growing Waters by Estuary. Rockville,
MD: National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Classified Shellfishing Waters
DATABASE(S):
National Shellfish Register
This database contains shellfish area name, size,
classification, chart number, state, and region.
Also included are pollution sources, contact
persons, budget data, and sampling stations.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Fisheries Statistics Program
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Fisheries Statistics Program
OFFICE:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Marine Fisheries Service
Office of Research and Environmental Information
Fishery Statistics Division, F/RE!
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Fishery Statistics Division develops and maintains a
irational collection of statistics (biological, economic, and
sociological) on domestic commercial and recreational
fisheries, as well as joint ventures and foreign catch in the
U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). It maintains data
files on the processing, freezing, and holding of fishery
products, and monthly information on imports and
exports of fishery products. The Division also aids in
developing policies and operational guidelines for the
coordinated collection and publication of basic fishery
statistics. It develops, implements, and manages
computerized data systems for handling, archiving, and
retrieving statistical databases.
DATA COVERAGE:
The following data are collected: monthly and annual
commercial landings (catch) in pounds and value by
species, state, county, year, waterbody, and distance from
shore; annual operating units and number of vessels and
fishennen by state, year, and country; annual processed
products data by slate, county, plant, species, and type of
processing; annual world catch by species, country, and
an a; weekly shrimp imports by’country and count size;
and recreational finfish saltwater catch by species and
geographic area.
COLLECTION METHODS:
Commercial data are obtained through census of first
buyers of seafood, review of logbooks, intercept surveys,
and reporting by observers. Recreational. data are
collected through extensive telephone and intercept
surveys designed as a stratified random sample.
Approximately 44,000 households in coastal counties are
contacted for the telephone survey.
On—site interviews are conducted with as many as 56,000
marine recreational anglers for an intercept survey.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Data are collected daily, monthly, and/or yearly
depending on subject and area covered.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
All commercial catch by U.S. flag—vessels landed in the
continental United States, Puerto Rico, and other ports
outside the fifty states. Recreational information covers
marine waters only.
CONTACT:
Mark Holliday
Fishery Statistics Division, F/RE!
National Marne Fisheries Service
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
1335 East West Hwy., Rm. 8313
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: (301) 713—2328
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
See Contact.
PUBLICATIONS:
Department of Commerce, NOAA, National Marine
Fisheries Service. 1984. Marine Recreational
Fishery Statistic Survey, Pacific Coast,
1979—1980. Current Fishery Statistics No. 8392.
Washington, DC.
—. 1987. Marine Recreational Fishery Statistic Survey,
Pacific Coast, 1986. Current Fishery Statistics No.
8393. Washington, DC.
—. 1992. Fisheries of the United States 199! (and earlier
reports in this series.) Current Fishery Statistics
No. 9100. Washington, DC.
DATABASE(S):
Databases are maintained by field offices of the National
Fisheries Service, Fisheries Statistics Division in Silver
Spring, MD.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Living Marine Resources
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Uving Marine Resources
OFFICE:
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Ocean Service
Office of Ocean Resources Conservation and Assessment
Strategic Environmental Assessment Division
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Living Marine Resources Program gathers data from
published sources on spatial and temporal distributions of
marine species (invertebrates, fishes, seabirds, and
mammals). Information includes distributions by life
stage, statistics on commercial harvest, and status of
seabird colonies. In 1990, additional information was
gathered on sampling programs.
DATA COVERAGE:
Gulf of Mexico: spatial and temporal distributions for
adult.juvenile. and reproductive life stages of 73 species
of invertebrates and fishes.
Gulf of Mexico shrimp harvest: 1960—1988 (by month)
harvest weight for seven shrimp species.
Gulf of Mexico estuaries: spatial and temporal
distributions for adult, juvenile, reproductive, larval and
egg life stages of 44 species of invertebrates and fishes in
25 estuaries.
Bering. Chukchi, and Beaufort Seas: spatial and.temporal
distributions for adult and juvenile stages of 102 species
of invertebrates, fishes and marine mammals.
West Coast: spatial and temporal distributions for adult,
juvenile, and reproductive life stages of 130 species of
invertebrates, fishes, and marine mammals.
Southeast estuaries: spatial and temporal distributions for
adult, juvenile, reproductive, larval and egg life stages of
40 species of invertebrates and fishes in 20 estuaries.
Alaska seabird colonies: populations of thirty species of
seabirds within 1,300 individual colonies.
COLLECTION METHODS:
Data are compiled from published literature and agency
databases.
Ongoing.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
Entire U.S., Exclusive Economic Zone including Alaska,
excluding Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and protectorates.
CONTACTS:
Tom LaPointe, Operations Research Analyst
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
6001 Executive Blvd, Room 220
Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: (301) 443—0453
Robert Wolotira, Fisheries Biologist
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
6001 Executive Blvd, Room 220
Rockville. MD 20852
Phone: (30fl 443—0453
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
See Contacts.
PUBLICATIONS:
Bulger, A.J., B.P. Hayden, M.E. Monaco, and M.G.
McCormick —Ray. 1989. Towards a
Biogeographic Estuarine Salinity Classification.
Rockville, MD: National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration.
Monaco, M.E., T. Czapla, D.M. Nelson, and M. Pattilo.
1989. Estuarine Living Marine Resources Project:
Texas Component. Rockville, MD: National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Monaco, M.E. and R.L. Emmett. 1988. Living Marine
Resources Program: Estuarmne Living Marine
Resources Project: Washington State Component.
Rockville, MD: National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration.
Monaco, M.E. 1986. National Estuarine Inventory:
Living Marine Resources Component Preliminary
West Coast study. Rockville, MD: National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
living Marine Resources
Ray, G.C., M.G. McCormick—Ray, J.A. Dobbin, D.N.
Ehier, and Di. Basta. 1980. Eastern United States
Coastal and Ocean Zones Data Atlas. Washington,
DC: National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration.
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, Strategic
Assessment Branch. 1989. Bering, Chukchi, and
Beaufort Seas Coastal, and Ocean Zones Strategic
Assessment: Data Atlas. Washington, DC:
Government Printine Office.
—, Strategic Assessment Branch and Northwest and
Alaska Fisheries Center. 1988. West Coast of
North America Strategic Assessment: Data Atlas,
Marine Mammal Volume, Pre—Publication
Edition Rockville, MD: National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration.
—, Strategic Assessment Branch and Southeast Fisheries
Center. 1986. Gulf of Mexico Coastal and Ocean
Zones Strategic Assessment: Data Atlas.
Washington, DC:..Governinent Printing Office.
DATABASE(S):
Computer Mapping and Analysis Sysiem (CMAS)
CMAS is a geo—referenced database. It requires a
Macintosh microcomputer. For more information,
see Contacts.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Mussel Watch Project
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
The Mussel Watch Project
OFFICE:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Ocean Service
Office of Ocean Resources Conservation
and Assessment
Coastal Monitoring Bioeffects Assessment Division
Bioeffects Assessment Branch
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Mussel Watch Project, an element of the National
Status and Trends (NS&T) Program, monitors a suite of
contaminants in the tissue of bivalve mollusks (mussels
and oysters) and in sediments in coastal and esluarine
waters of the United Stales. Mussels and oysters serve as
useful indicators of temporal trends in environmental
equity because they accumulate some contaminants in
their tissue at levels many times higher than in the
surrounding water and they adjust quickly to changes in
contamination.
DATA COVERAGE:
Mólluscan tissue samples are monitored annually at over
200 sites for about 70 contaminants including 24
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs); 20 congeners
of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs); 15 chlorinated
pesticides, including Chlordane and DDT (and
breakdown elements of DDT); butylins; four major
elements; and 12 trace elements. On a less frequent basis,
sediments are collected at Mussel Watch sites and
analyzed for the same chemicals. Also, on less than
annual frequency, mussels and oysters are examined for
disease incidences (neoplasia and Perkinsus inarinus, or
“Dermo” disease). The first five years of mussel tissue
data have been examined for temporal trends.
COLLECTION METHODS:
Samples are collected from the same sites each year, and
stored for subsequent chemical analysis. Sampling sites
are chosen to represent contaminant levels in the
surrounding area to avoid small—scale patches of
contamination, or “hot spots”. Three composite samples
(30 mussels or 20 oysters) are collected at each site.
Sediment samples are collected at three stations within
each site, a station being anywhere within 500 meters of a
site center. Generally, mollusks are collected in the
intertidal to shallow subtidal zones. Associated sediments
may be collected as much as 2 kilometers away from the
site center. Sediment samples are skimmed from the top 2
centimeters of the sediment surface. To minimize the
effects of seasonal influences on contaminant
concentrations, mollusks are collected within three weeks
of each annual cycle. Because no single bivalve
molluscan species occupies the entire geographic range
monitored by the Mussel Watch Project, samples must be
obtained from several species.
All Mussel Watch laboratories participate in the NS&T
Quality Assurance Project. Since it is possible that
chemical concentrations in molluscan tissues can be
affected by reproductive stage, the stage of gonadal
maturation is determined at each site. Because the same
..molluscan species cannot be collected throughout the
country, tissue data cannot be used uncritically to describe
the spatial distribution of contamination. For organic
contaminants, it is probably acceptable to consider
mussels and oysters as equivalent matrices, but for
elemental analytes, especially silver, copper, and zinc;
uptake by the different genera are not always equivalent.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Bivalve mollusks are collected from most sites once a
year. Surface sediments were monitored annually from
1986 to 1988 and have been monitored on a
less—than—annual basis since that time. The database
presently contains six years of analytical data, from 1986
to 1991. Some Mussel Watch sites coincide with sites
occupied from 1976 to 1978 by the EPA Mussel Watch
Program, which enables the examination of decadal
contaminant trends.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
Samples are collected from approximately 240 sites in all
marine coastal U.S. states, including Alaska and Hawaii.
About 200 of these sites are monitored on an annual basis.
Fewer sites (about 150) were represented when the
Project was initiated in 1986. Site locations were
expanded in 1992 to include the Great Lakes (using zebra
mussels, Dreissena polymorpha), the U.S. Virgin Islands,
and Puerto Rico. On average, the distances between
sampling sites are 20 kilometers in estuaries and•
embayments and 100 kilometers along open coastline.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Tho Mussel Watch Project
CONTACT: For more information, contact:
Dr. Thomas P. O’Connor, Chief Roz Cohen
NOAA N/ORCA 22 National Oceanographic Data Center
6001 Executive Blvd., Room 312 National Environmental Satellite, Data, and
Infonnation Service
Rockville, MD 20852 Phone: (202) 606—4539
Phone: (301) 443—8655
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
See Contact.
PUBLICATIONS:
BatteHe Ocean Sciences. 1991. Year 5 Final Report on
National Status and Trends Mussel Watch Project:
Collection of Bivalves and Surficial Sediments
from Coastal U.S. Atlantic and Pacific Locations
and Analyses for Organic Chemicals and Trace
Elements. Contract No. 50—DGNC—O—00048.
Duxhury,MA.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
1989. National Status and Trends Program for
Marine Environmental Quality Progress Report:
A Summary of Data on Tissue Contamination
from the First Three Years (1986—1988) of the
Mussel Watch Project. NOAA Technical
Memorandum NOS OMA 49. Rockville, MD.
—. 1991. Second Summary of Chemical Contaminants
in Sediments from the National Status and Trends
Program. NOAA Technical Memorandum NOS
OMA 59. Washington, DC.
The Geochemical and Environmental Research Group.
1991. Phase 5 NOAA Status and Trends Mussel
Watch Program: Year 5 Technical Report.
College Station, TX.
Mussel Watch Project data, representing 1986—1990
conditions, have been summarized in a number of reports
and publications and are available upon request. Raw
data, collected between 1986 and 1988, are available in
microfiche and on 3.5” diskettes in PC and macintosh
• formats.
DA’I’ABASE(S):
National Status and Trends Program database
The database includes data for site and station
locations (latitudes and longitudes) and chemical
concentrations of all matrices for the Mussel
Watch Project.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Climatic Data Center
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Chrnatic Data Center
OFFICE:
COLLECTiON FREQUENCY:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Environmental Satellite and Data
Information Service
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The National Climatic Data Center (NCDC) collects,
processes, and archives meteorological and
climatological data from a global network of stations.
Recordsbegin in the mid—19th century and continue to the
present.
DATA COVERAGE:
Climatic variables (e.g., temperature, precipitation, solar
radiation, storms, wind, and floods) are summarized for.
both short—term and long—term periods of record. Data are
available in published form, on microfiche, or on
magnetic tape. Derived values relating to growing season
• and heating and cooling degree days are also produced.
Special statistical summaries of actual and derived values
of meteorological elements over the world’s oceans as
well as summaries used in the study of air pollution are
available.
COLLECTION METHODS:
For about four decades, NCDC has been receiving
climatic data from across the United States and around the
globe. Principal sources in the United States are the
National Weather Service (NWS), the Federal Aviation
Administration, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy, and the
U.S. Coast Guard. The NWS’s Cooperative Station
Network is comprised mainly of 10,000 volunteer
observers and has been recording daily records since the
1800’s. As aircraft began to fill the skies, information on
the upper atmosphere was needed. Balloon—borne
instruments radioed data; radars began to probe the
clouds; rockets reached the fringes of the atmosphere; and
by weather satellites, both geo—stationary and polar
orbiting, which continuously record the weather.
Technical advancements led NCDC to archive some of
their data on CD—ROMs so that users could look at a large
amount of climatic data at one lime. The NCDC plans to
archive new datasets using the latest technical advances
available, such as ASOS, Profiler, NEXRAD, and
STORM.
Observations are taken at varying intervals, from every
fifteen minutes to once per month. Collections are daily or
monthly depending on type and source of information.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
Global land and sea, but coverage is primarily U.S. and
dependencies, especially for summarized data.
CONTACT:
National Climatic Data Center
Federal Building
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: (704) 259—0682
Climate Research Requests:
Phone: (704) 259—0994
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
See Contact.
PUBLICATiONS:
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administmtion. 1988. Selective Guide
to Climatic Data Sources. Key to Meteorological
Records Documentation No.4.11. Washington, DC:
National Environmental Satellite Data and
Information Service.
—. Cimatológical Data (by state). (monthly and annual).
—. Climatic Data for the World. (monthly).
—. Storm Data (monthly).
DATABASE(S):
NCDC’s data and information am available to the public.
Data are in manuscript, or on magnetic tape or floppy disk
See “Selective Guide to Climatic Data Sources” for a
complete list of databases and data sets.
NCDC has established a Research Customer Service to assist
researchers with. data needs and requests. Consultation is
provided in the areas of data set availability, applicability of
data to a particular research project, and data set limitations.
For more information on this service, see Contaci
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Coastal Pollutant Discharge Inventory Program
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Coastal Pollutant Discharge Inventory Program
OFFI CE:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Nat ionai Ocean Service
Office of Ocean Resources Conservation and Assessment
Strategic Environmental Assessments Division
Pollutant Source Characterization Branch
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The National Coastal Pollutant Discharge Inventory
(NCPDI) Program is a series of database development and
analytical activities within the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration’s Strategic Assessment
Program of coastal and estuarine areas. The cornerstone
of the program is a comprehensive database and
computational framework that has been developed over
the last nine years. The database contains pollutant
loading estimates for all major categories of point,
nonpoint, and nverine sOurces located in coastal counties
or the 200—mile Exclusive EconOmic Zone that discharge
to the estuarine, coastal, and oceanic waters of the
contiguous U.S. (excluding the Great Lakes).
DATA COVERAGE:
The pollutant discharge estimates in the NCPDI are made
for the following base years for each coastal component:
East Coast — 1982; West Coast — 1984; and Gulf Coast—
1987. The estimates can be considered to approximate
pollutant discharge conditions for a five—year period
around the base year. Estimates are made for nine major
source categories and 17 pollutants. Source categories
include: point sources; urban nonpoint sources; nonurban
nonpoint sources; irrigation return flow; oil and gas
(‘Iperatlons; marine transportation operations; accidental
spills; and dredging operations. Pollutant parameters
include: flow (wastewater flow or surface runoff);
oxygen—demanding materials (BOD); particulate matter;
nutrients (total nitrogen and phosphorus); metals (arsenic,
cadmium, chromium, copper, iron, lead, mercury, and
zinc); petroleum hydrocarbons (oil and grease);
pesticides (35 compounds); pathogens (fecal coliform
bacteria); and wastewater treatment sludges. The
pollutant estimates can be aggregated by county, USGS
hydrologic cataloging unit, or estuarine watershed.
COLLECTION METHODS:
Estimates are based on a combination of computed
methodologies and actual monitored observations. For
detailed descriptions of the methodologies, the reader is
directed to the various reports listed under Publications.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Estimates are based on a combination of computed
methodologies and actual monitored observations. Data
sources include EPA’s Permit Compliance System,
Industrial Discharge File, and Construction Grants Needs
Survey, USGS Land Use/Land Cover Database, and
USDA’s National REsource Inventory and SOILS—5
Database. Fordetailed descriptions of the methodologies,
the reader is directed to the various reports listed under
Publications.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
Coastal areas of the continental United States, excluding
the Great Lakes.
CONTACT:
Daniel R. Farrow, Chief
Pollutant Sources Characterization Branch
NOAA
6001 Executive Blvd., Room 220
Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: (301) 443—0454
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
See Contact.
PUBLICATIONS:
Arnold, F.D. and D.G. Farrow. 1987. The National
Coastal Pollutant Discharge Inventory: Pollutant
Discharge Concentrations for Industrial Point
Sources. Rockville, MD: National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration.
Arnold, F.D., J.A. Lowe and D.G. Farrow. 1988. The
Coastal Pollutant Discharge Inventory: Analysis
of Pollutant Discharges from West Coast Point
Sources (Draft). Rockville, MD: National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Basta, D.J., B.T. Bower, C.N. Ehier, F.D. Arnold, B.P.
Chambers. and D.G. Farrow. 1985. The National
Coastal Pollutant Discharge Inventory. Rockville,
MD: National Oceanic and Atmospheric
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Natonal Coastal Pollutant Disharge Inventory Program
Administration.
Farrow, Dii., ED. Arnold, M.L. Lombardi, M.B. Main
and PD. Lichelberger. 1986. The National Coastal
Pollutant Discharge Inventory: Es limates for
Long Island Sound. Rockville, MD: National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
DATABASE(S):
The National Coastal Pollutant Discharge Inventory
Agricultural Pesticide Use in Coastal Areas
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U EPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Month and State Current Emissions Trends
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Month and State Current Emissions Trends
OFFI CE:
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
Argonne National Laboratory
Energy and Environmental Systems Division
Policy and Economic Ana1y s Group
Energy Policy Section
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
ilie Month and State Current Emissions Trends
(MSCET) program provides emissions estimates for
nilrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and nonmethane volatile
organic compounds. The data Set can be used to monitor
regional and/or seasonal emissions trends or trends for
specific emission source groups.
IJATA COVERAGE:
Forty—eight contiguous states and Washington, DC.
CONTACT:
Dan Miller
Argonne National Laboratory
9700 South Cass Avenue
Argonne, IL 60439—4815
Phone: (708) 252—5775
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
See Contact.
PUBLICATIONS:
National and sectoral emissions estimates for nitrogen
oxides, sulfur dioxide, and nonmethane volatile organic
compounds are generated for all states in the contiguous
United States. The database contains emissions data
estimated by month and state for 68 emission source
groups. Six general emission categories are: electric
utilities, industrial fuel combustion, commercial!
residential fuel combustion, industrial processes,
transportalion. and miscellaneous. The database has been
updated to include the Natiotial Acid Precipitation
Assessment Program’s emissions inventory.
COLLECTION METHODS:
Emissions are estimated from fuel consumption and
economic activity data. The fuel consumption data are
taken from Department of Energy, Energy Information
Ad ministration data tapes and reports. Economic activity
data are taken from various economic statistics reports,
most frequently the Bureau of Economic Analysis
publication Survey of Current Business. A detailed
description of the methodology is presented in Kohout
et.al., 1990.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Monthly fuel consumption and economic activity data are
collected annually, and preliminary data are updated as
they become available. Emissions are estimated twice: a
pieliiriinary flash estimate early in the following calendar
year, and a final estimate about six months later.
Kohout, EJ., DJ. Miller, L.A. Nieves, D.S. Rothinan,
C.L. Saricks, F. Stodolsky and D.A. Hanson. 1990.
Current Emission Trends for Nitrogen Oxides,
Sulfur Dioxide, and Volatile Organic Compounds
by Month and State: Methodology and Results.
Argonne National Laboratory Report,
ANL/EAIS/TM-25. Argonne, IL.
DATABASE(S):
Month and State Current Emissions Trends (MSCET)
Database
The MSCET database contains emissions
estimates by state and month for 1975 to 1990 for
68 emission source groups. Data are available in
ASCII, SAS, or tab—delimited formats on
magnetic tape, floppy diskettes, or hardcopy.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
National Energy Information Center
OFFICE:
CONTACT:
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Nationat Energy Information Center
Energy Information Administration
National Energy Information Center
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) is the
Department of Energy’s independent statistical and
analytical agency, with a mandate to collect and publish
data and prepare analyses on energy production,
consumption, prices, and resources, and projections of
energy supply and demand.
DATA COVERAGE:
EIA collects and disseminates data on the following:
energy sources; energy reserves; total production;
consumption by source, by end use sector, per capita, and
per GNP dollar; energy imports and exports; and related
economic and statistical information, both historical and
forecasted (e.g., energy efficiency indicators). Also’
available are data on the production of specific fuel types
(e.g.. coal, oil and natural gas plain liquids, and natural
gas); production of nuclear and hydroelectric power; use
of certain renewable energy sources — such as solar,
geothermal, wood, and wind; and production of electricity
by source.
COLLECTION METHODS:
The methods for generating ‘energy statistics, which are
varied, are described in Appendix E of the Annual Energy
Review. They include survey reporting by energy
production, transmission, and distribution companies and,
end users, and calculations and estimations made by EIA.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Data are collected monthly, quarterly, yearly, biennially,
and triennially.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
Entire United States and some global.
‘National Energy Information Center
U.S. Department of Energy
Forrestal Building, 1F—048
Washington, DC 20585
Phone: (202) 586—8800
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
See Contact.
PUBLICATIONS:
‘Department of Energy, Energy Information Administra-
tion. 1992. Annual Energy Review 1991 (andear-
ly reports in this series). DOE/EIA—0384(91).
Washington, DC.
—. 1990. Annual Energy Outlook 1990 with Projections
to’2010. Washington, DC.
—. 1990. EIA Publications Directory 1977—1989. Dis-
tribution Category UC—98. DOE/EIA — 0149
77—89). Washington, DC.
Also available are monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
by energy source and triennial reports on energy
consumption.
I)ATABASE(S):
See the National Technical Information Service (NTIS)
Catalog of “Energy Data Files” and “Energy Modeling
Programs” prepared by the Energy Information
Administration. Both available from NTIS or the EIA.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
CaTbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center
OFFICE:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Environmental Sciences Division
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The objective of the Carbon Dioxide Information
Analysis Cenier (CDIAC) is to compile, evaluate, and
distribute information related to carbon dioxide (C0 2 ) in
support of the Department of Energy’s Carbon Dioxide
Research Prograni(CDRP). To accomplish this objective,
CDIAC identifies researchers’ needs for data, models,
and information; obtains, evaluates, and ensures the
quality of the information; and works with other national
and international data centers as well as with individual
researchers to promote and facilitate the exchange of data.
CD1AC supports the data and information needs of
researchers studying the effects of increasing atmospheric
CO 2 on climate, carbon cycle processes, and resources.
DATA COVERAGE:
Variables measured and analyzed include any
C0 2 —relatcd or greenhouse gas—related parameter. Trend
data include: atmospheric CO 2 and methane
concentrations from surface monitoring sites and from ice
cores; CO 2 emissions resulting from fossil fuel
consumption and cement production; historical land use
data in Southeast Asia; long—tenn temperature and
precipitation, cloudiness, and sunshine records for the
United Stales; global and hemispheric temperature
anomalies; dust veil indices; umbral/penumbral ratios;
and radiocarbon data from oceanographic cruises.
COLLECTION METHODS:
Data sets that are archived and distributed by CDIAC have
either been sent to CDIAC voluntarily by the collecting
agency or researcher or have been sent to CDIAC as a
result of contracts made by CDIAC. CDIAC identifies
data sets critical to greenhouse and global warming issues
by conducting surveys of researchers and users of
CDIAC’s data products; contacting researchers and
agencies addressing global warming issues; attending
scientific conferences and symposia; and soliciting
suggestions from DOE managers. CDIAC does not
impose format restrictions on individuals and agencies
that archive data at CDIAC. CDIAC accepts the data in
whatever form (i.e., hardcopy, dBASE files, LOTUS files,
flat ASCII files) is most convenient for the contributor.
Im respective of the source, CDIAC reviews all data sent to
CDIAC before documenting and distributing the data set.
These reviews, which are often extensive, involve
consultation with the contributing agency or researcher.
CDIAC does not correct or distribute any data sets or
computer models without the written consent of the
contributing individual or agency.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
The frequency of data collection with the CDRP program
ranges from hourly (e.g., atmospheric CO 2
concentrations) to decennial (e.g., land use changes in
Southeast Asia).
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
Global.
CONTACT:
Robert M. Cushman, Director
Carbon Dioxide information Analysis Center
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
P.O. Box 2008
Oak Ridge, TN 37831—6335
Phone: (615) 574—0390
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
Contact Sonja B. Jones at the address and phone numbers
listed above.
PUBLICATIONS:
Boclen, T.A., P. Kanciruk, and M.P. Farrell. 1990. Trends
‘90: A compendium of data on global change.
ORNL7CDIAC-36. Oak Ridge, TN: Oak Ridge
National Laboratory, Carbon Dioxide Inforation
Analysis Center.
Boden, TA., R.J. Sepanski, and F.W. Stoss (eds). 1991.
Trends ‘91: A Compendium of Data on Global
Change. ORNL/CDIAC-46. Oak Ridge,TN: Oak
Ridge National Laboratory, Carbon Dioxide
Information Analysis Center.
Burtis, M.D. (ed.). 1989. Carbon Dioxide Information
Analysis Center Catalog of Databases and
Reports. Environmental Sciences Division
Publication No. 3477. Oak Ridge, TN: Oak Ridge
National Laboratory, Carbon Dioxide Information
Analysis Center.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Carbon Diox de Information Analysis Center
Quinlan, F.T., T.R. Karl, and C.N. Williams, Jr. 1987.
CDIAC Numeric Data Collection: United States
Historical Climatology Network (HCN) Serial
Temperature and Precipitation Data. NDP—019.
Oak Ridge, TN: Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center.
DATABASE(S):
All reports and data packages described in the above
reports are available on request. Fora complete listing and
description of CDIAC databases, order “CDIAC
Communications” from the contact listed above.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Integrated Data Base Program
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Integrated Data Base Program
OFFICE:
PUBLICATIONS:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management and
Office of Environmental Restoration and
Waste Management
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Integrated Data Base Program (1DB) maintains data
(in all spent radioactive fuel and waste in the United
States.
DATA COVERAGE:
The radioactive materials considered are spent fuel,
high—level waste, transuranic waste, low—level waste,
mixed waste, commercial uranium mill tailings, remedial
action waste, and decommissioning waste. For each
category, current and projected inventories are given
through the year 2020, and the radioactivity and thermal
Io ver are calculated based on reported or estimated
isotopic compositions. In addition, characteristics and
current inventories are reported for miscellaneous, highly
radioactive materials that may require geologic disposal.
COLLECTION METHODS:
Yearly query of national DOE lead sites for each waste
type and occasional direct inquiry of individual
generator/storage sites.
COLLECTiON FREQUENCY:
Data are collected annually.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
Entire United States.
CONTACT:
Jerry A. Klein, Program Manager
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
P.O. Box 2003
Oak Ridge, TN 3783 1—7358
Phone: (615) 574—6823
FOR PUBLiC INQUIRIES:
See Contact.
Department of Energy. 1991. Integrated database for
1991: U.S. spent fuel and radioactive waste
inventories, projections, and characteristics (and
earlier reports in this series). Washington, DC.
DATABASE(S):
Various working databases are maintained at Oak Ridge
National Laboratory. Information is available on a
case—by—case basis.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys
HHANES:
National Center for Health Statistics
Office of Vital and Health Statistics Systems
Division of Health Examination Statistics
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPI1ON:
The National Health Survey Act of 1956 provided for the
establishment and continuation of a National Health
Survey to obtain information about the health status of the
population in the United States. The National Center for
Health Statistics is responsible for this program. During
the 1960s three Health Examination Surveys (HES Cycle
1,11, and III) were conducted on probability samples of the
civilian, non—institutionalized population of the United
States. A nutritional component was included in
subsequent health examination surveys: the first National
Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES 1)
conducted during 1971—75, NHANES II conducted
during 1976—80, the Hispanic Health and Nutrition
Examination Survey (HHANES) conducted during
198244, and the ongoing NHANES lii. Environmental
data collection effort mainly started with NHANES H.
DATA COVERAGE:
Data comparable to the NHANES II study were
collected from the Hispanic population.
NHANES HI:
Data collected include lung function assessment,
tests of central nervous system function, and di-
etary intake. In addition to variables listed above,
the following data are collected: occupation and
protective equipment and exposure to volatile sub-
stances; source of drinking water; cadmium and
cotinine in urine. Blood from the Priority Toxicant
Reference Range Study is analyzed for benzene;
toluene; ethylbenzene; xylenes; styrene; trime-
thylbenzenes; carbon tetrachloride; chiorofonu;
dichloromethane; trichloromethane; trichloroe-
ihylene; tetrachioroethylene; and dichloroben-
zenes. Also the following pesticides in urine are
measured: pentachlorophenol; 2, 4—dichlorophe-
no!; 2, 5—dichlorophenol; 1,4, 5—trichlorophenol;
2, 4, 6—trichlorophenol; 4—nitrophenol; 3, 4,
5—tricliloro—2—pyridinol; 1—naphthol; 2—naph-
I ho!; isopropoxyphenol; carbofuranphenol; and 2,
4—dichlorophenoxacetic acid;
NHANES I:
COLLECTION METHODS:
Data collected include: genera! physical exaniina-
tion, nutrition examination, carbon monoxide
tests, and tobacco use.
NHANES II:
In addition to the variables listed above, the fol-
lowing data were collected: lead and carboxyhe-
moglobin in whole blood; organo— chlorine pesti-
cides, residues, and metabolites in urine speci-
inens (2,4,6—trichiorophenol; 2,5,6—trichlo-
ro—2—pyridinol; 2,4,5—trichiorophenol; pentach-
lorophenol; para—nitrophenol; 2,4,5—T; 2,4,—D;
silvex; dicamba; aipha—monocarboxylic acid; di-
carboxylic acid); and organochiorine pesticides,
residues, and metabolites in serum (trans—nonach-
br; heptachior epoxide; oxy— chiordane; heptach-
br; alpha—BHC; heta—BHC; gamma—BHC; delta—
BHC; aldrin; endrin; dieldrin; DDT; DDE; DDD;
hexachlorobenzene; and mirex). Also analyzed
were: heating fuel used; tobacco use; and pesticide
and disinfectant exposure and poisoning.
The Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys are
complex, multi—stage, stratified, probability sample
surveys. The process of selecting a sample of persons to be
examined involves the selection of primary sampling
units, census enumeration districts, segments,
households, eligible persons, and finally sample persons.
The pesticides and volatiles are being measured on a
volunteer subgroup only. Data are collected by direct
physical examinations, tests, measurements, and
interviews.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Periodic (as determined appropriate).
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
Entire United States.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys
OFFICE:
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
I leatth and Nutrition Examination Surveys
CONTACT: DATABASE(S):
Robert Murphy, Director A list of HANES datatapes and publications can be
J)ivision of Health Examination Statistics requested from:
National Center for Health Statistics
3700 East West Hwy., Room 258 Scientific and Technical Information Branch
liyattsville, MD 20782 Division of Data Services
Phone: (301) 436—7068 3700 East—West Highway
Hyattsville, MD 20782
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES: Phone: (301) 436—8500
See Contact.
PUBLICATIONS:
Annest, J.L., J.L. Pirkie, and D. Makuc. 1983.
Chronological trend in blood lead levels between
1976 and 1980. N. EngI. J. Med. 308:1373—1377.
— and K.R. Mahaffey. 1984. Blood Lead Levels for
Persons Ages 6 Months—74 Years. Vital and
Health Statistics Series. Series 11, No. 233 DHFIS
(Pub. No. PHS. 84—1683). Washington, DC:
Government Printing Office.
Kuix .F., B. Cook, 0. Carter—Pokras, D. Brody, and R.
Murphy. 1992. Selected pesticide residues and
metaboliles in urine from a survey of the general
population. J. of Toxic. and Environ. HIth. 37:
277—291.
Mahaffey, K.R., J.L. Annest, J. Roberts, and R.S.
Murphy. 1983. Prevalence of elevated blood lead
levels by selected demographic and
socioeconomic factors (NHANES II). N. Engi. J.
Med. 307:573—579.
Murphy, R. and C. Harvey. 1985. Residues and
inetabolites of selected persistent halogenated
hydrocarbons in blood specimens froma general
populalion survey. Environ. Huh. Persp.
60:115—120.
—- F. Kutz, and Sirassman. 1983. Selected pesticide
residues or metabolites in blood and urine
specimens from a general population survey.
Environ. Hith. Persp. 48:81—86.
National Center for Health Statistics. Blood carbon
monoxide levels in persons 3—74 years of age,
U.S., 1976-80. Advance Data No.76. Hyattsville,
MD.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Public Lands Statistics
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Public Lands Statistics
OFFICE:
FOR PUBLIC iNQUIRIES:
Bureau of Land Management
Office of Public Affairs
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
This program provides a national summary of key
statistics for all of the Bureau of Land Management
(BLM) lands, at the state level in most cases.
DATA COVERAGE:
Data summarized include statistics on: mineral and
surface ownership; grazing permits/leases; range
conditions; forest utilization; wildlife populations;
threatened and endangered species; status of wild horses
and burros; cultural resources activities; recreation visits;
and listing of recreation, wilderness, and wilderness study
areas. Data also contain national mineral statistics such as
leasing, permitting, development/exploration activity,
patents issued, and plans of operation approved.
COLLECTION METHODS:
Some data are estimates whereas other data reflect actual
counts or measurements.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Annual.
For additional information, pertaining to a particular state
or area, contact the Office of Public Affairs, Bureau of
Land Management in the state of interest.
PUBLICATIONS:
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management.
1992. Public Land Statistics 1991 (and earlier
reports in this series). Washington, DC.
DATABASE(S):
Various data management systems maintained at
headquarters and state—level offices of the BLM (e.g., the
Grazing Authorization and Billing System, the Range
Management AutomatedSystem).
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
Most of the surface resource statistics are restricted to the
270 million acres administered by BLM throughout the
United States. Mineral statistics pertain to the 732 million
acres of federal mineral estates subject to surface and
subsurface mineral development. Mineral lands include
public lands administered by BLM and other agencies,
acquired lands, and lands that have been patented with
some or all minerals reserved to the United States.
CONTACT:
June Wrona
Office of Public Affairs
Bureau of Land Management (130)
1849 C Street, NW
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: (202) 208—5717
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
flange Site Inventory
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Range Site Inventory
OFFICE:
Bureau of Land Management
Division of Rangeland Resources
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Range Site Inventory provides an on—the—ground
assessment of rangeland administered by the Bureau of
Land Management (BLM).
J)ATA COVERAGE:
The Range Site Inventory produces data and maps on
habitat types which can be interpreted, along with other
data, as to their production capabilities and suitability for
grazing, wildlife, recreation, natural beauty, watershed
management. and open space. A range or ecological site
map provides the basic ecological data for planning the
use, development, rehabilitation, and management of
rangetand. To date, data on approximately 89,648,000
acres have been compiled. Additional inventories are
being conducted annually. Data are also used to evaluate
the potential of range ecosystems to produce and sustain
distinctive kinds and amounts of vegetation.
COLLECTION METHODS:
1)ata are collected by double sampling range sites
(harvesting and estimating) and soil survey.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Every ten years.
(.EOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
All inventories ‘completed to date are within the
administrative boundaries of BLM lands authorized for
livestock grazing in the western United States.
CONTACT:
Jim Fox, Chief
Division of Rangeland Resources
Bureau of Land Management (220)
17251 Street, NW
l’remier Building, Room 909
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: (202) 653—9193
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
Contact State Director and Service Center Director of the
affiliated state.
PUBLICATIONS:
U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land
Management. 1976. National Range Handbook.
H—4419—1. Washington, DC.
—. 1992. Public Land Statistics 1991 (and earlierreports
in this series). Washington, DC.
DATABASE(S):
Inventory Data System (IDS)
The IDS is maintained at the BLM Service Center
using ASPEN\.2 database software on a
Honeywell mainframe; BLM uses SITEFORM as
input data to describe soil, vegetation composition
and production, and ecological status as well as
location and climate characteristics.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Timber Sale Information System
OFFiCE:
CONTACT:
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Timber Sale Information System
Bureau of Land Management
Division of Forestry
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
This program maintains a database on all Bureau of Land
Management (BLM) timber sales. It produces detailed
information on every timber sale offered and/or sold and
is capable of generating reports to give current status of
individual timber sales or summaries of particular
information for any administrative unit from the resource
area level up to the bureau level.
DATA COVERAGE:
Data include information on each cutting unit (e.g.,
acreage, volume, value, and species of timber, uncut
volume and acreage, and unhauled volume and acreage).
For each timber sale, the database has the following
information: appraised value; total purchase price; sale
date; approval date; expiration date; purchaser; total
volume and value by species; unpaid balance; contract
modifications; and termination date.
COLLECTION METHODS:
The information on cutting unit acreage and volume and
appraised sale value is generated when the sale is
advertised. The information on total purchase price, value
of cutting units, sale date, purchaser, and total purchase
price is generated when the sale is made. Information on
cutting and payment is generated monthly, and contract
modifications and termination data are generated as they
occur.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Periodically (dependent on activity in the timber sales
program).
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
This program covers all timber sales made by the BLM.
The BLM timber sale program is mostly in California,
Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and
Wyoming.
Bob Bierer
Division of Forestry
Bureau of Land Management (230)
1849 C Street, NW
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: (202) 653—8864
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
See Contact.
PUBLICATIONS:
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management.
Material Disposal Report (annual). Denver, CO:
Bureau of Land Management.
—. 1992. Public Land Statistics 1991 (andearlierreports
in this series). Washington, DC.
DATABASE(S):
The Timber Sale Information System
This system is made up of two separate databases
for BLM: the Oregon Consolidated Timber Sale
Information System which covers the states of
Oregon and Washington and the Material Disposal
System which covers all other states.
The Consolidated Timber Sale Information System
This system is made up of the following Aspen/2
databases: prospectus information; sale appraisal
information; purchaser information; posting
NO—BIDS; approval and expiration dates; cutting
unit specifics; sale modification entries; timber
payment entries; contract termination and
defaults; and road maintenance, contributed
payments, etc.
The Material Disposal System
This system is made up of the following Aspenf2
databases for sawtimber timber, sale con tract
information; species summaries; cutting and
hauling information; and sale unit and
modifications information.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Minerals Information Program
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Minerals Information Program
OFFICE:
Bureau of Mines
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Bureau of Mines collects and interprets data
concerning mineral production, consumption, and trade
both in the United States and worldwide. It performs
assessments on the worldwide availability of minerals and
identifies potential mineral resources. Comprehensive
analyses are also made on the impact of government
policies, ecOnomic conditions, and political events on the
mineral industry and mineral supplies.
l)ATA COVERAGE:
Data are collected on over 100 ferrous, nonferrous, and
industrial mineral commodities, including abrasives,
aluminum, antimony, arsenic, asbestos, natural asphalt,
barium, bauxite, beryllium, bismuth, boron, bromine,
cadmium, calcium, calcium carbonate, cement, cesium,
chromium, clays, cobalt, columbium, copper,
corundum—emery, diamond, diatomite, explosives,
feldspar, ferroalloys, fluorspar, fused alumina, gallium,
garnet, gemstones, germanium, gold, graphite,
greensand, gypsum, hafnium, helium, indium, iodine,
iron ore, iron and steel, iron oxide pigments,
kyan ite—mullite, lead, lime, lithium, magnesium and
magnesium compounds, manganese, mercury, mica,
miiol ybdenumn, nepheline syenite, nickel, nitrogen, peat,
pcrlite, phosphate rock, platinum—group metals, potash,
pwnice. quartz crystal, rare earths, rhenium, rubidium,
salt, sand and gravel, scandium, selenium, silicon, silicon
carbide, silver, sodium compounds, staurolite, crushed
stone, dimension stone, strontium, sulfur, talc, tantalum,
tellurium, thalliumn, thorium, tin, titanium, tripoli,
tungsten, vanadium, venniculite, wollastonite, yttrium,
7.eolites, zinc, and zirconium.
For most of these mineral commodities, statistical
coverage includes uses and production by weight and by
state and country, imports, exports, value, recovery from
scrap, mine locations, mine capacities, and mine wastes.
COLLECTION METHODS:
Bureau of Mines commodity specialists collect data on
specific minerals and materials, and state activity
specialists collect information from U.S. companies
operating mines and mineral processing plants. Country
specialists obtain data fromn foreign governments, U.S.
embassies, and international publications, and they visit
mines overseas to monitor mineral production and
consumption worldwide.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Data are collected monthly, quarterly, semi—annually,
and/or annually.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
Entire United States and over 160 foreign countries.
CONTACTS:
Donald G. Rogich, Chief
Division of Mineral Commodities
Bureau of Mines
Department of the Interior
2401 EStreet,NW
Washington, DC 20240
Phone: (202) 501—9448
Harry V. Makar, Chief
Branch of Metals
Phone: (202) 501—9432
Jim Lemons, Chief
Branch of Materials
Phone: (202) 501—9572
Aldo F. Barsotti, Chief
Branch of Industrial Minerals
Phone: (202) 501—9399
Bill Engels, Program Manager
Branch of State Activities•
Phone: (202) 501—9746
David L. Barna, Chief
Office of Public Information
Phone: (202) 501—9649
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
See Contacts.
PUBLICATIONS:
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Mines. 1992.
Mineral Commodity Summaries 1992 (annual).
Washington, DC
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Minerals Information Program
—. 1992. State Mineral Summaries 1992 (annual).
Washington, DC.
—. The Mineral Position of the United States. Annual
Report of the Secretary of the Interior, under the
Mining and Minerals Policy Act of 1970.
Washington, DC.
—. 1992. Minerals Yearbook, 1990. Vol. 1, Metals and
Minerals. Vol. 2, Area Reports: Domestic. Vol. 3,
Area reports: International. Washington, DC.
(Individual chapters are available as separate
reports.)
DATABASE(S):
MINES-DATA
Late in 1989, a computer bulletin board service
was introduced by the Bureau of Mines. Coverage
includes aluminum, bauxite, beryllium, bismuth,
cadmium. chromium, copper, gallium, gold and
silver, iron and steel scrap, lead, magnesium,
mercury, molybdenum, platinum—group metals,
silicon, thallium, thorium, tin, titanium,
vanadium, and zinc.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Master Deed Listing
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Master Deed Listing
OFFICE: PUBLICATIONS:
National Park Service The Department of the Interior, National Park Service
Land Resources Division publishes the following reports as of September 30 and
December31 annually:
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Summary of Acreages (alphabetical by area with
The Master Deed Listing provides data and information summary by type of unit);
on the number of units and size of all lands within the
authonzed boundaries of the National Park System Listing of Acreages by Region (alphabetical by area
(NPS). within regional jurisdictions);
DATA COVERAGE: Listing of Acreage, by State and County (alphabetical by
area on regional basis, showing acreage by
Primary data are number of units and size in acres by type county/state);
(e.g., national park, national monument, etc.), by
ownership (e.g., federal, private, state or political Listing of Acreage by State (total acreage by state);
subdivision thereof), and by stale. Data also include:
owner’s name; size of ownership (if federal, how and State and County Reports by States (alphabetical by state,
w’hcn acquired, atwhatcost, and with what reservations); showing acreage by county and area(s) within
and size of NPS unit, county).
COLLECTION METHODS: DATABASE(S):
l)ata are generated through surveys and inveniories of Master Deed Listing
NPS properties.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
T lie database is updated monthly.
GEOGRAPhIC COVERAGE:
Entire United States, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto
Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
CONTACT:
Renee Minnick, Chief
Coordination and Control Branch
National Park Service
P.O. Box 37127
Washington, DC 20013—7127
Phone: (202) 343—3862
FOR I’UBLIC INQUiRIES:
See Contact.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service Gaseous Pollutant Monitoring Network
National Park Service Gaseous Pollutant Monitoring Network
OFFICE:
National Park Service
Air Quality Division
Monitoring and Data Analysis Branch
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The primary objectives of the gaseous pollutant
monitoring program are to: establish existing or baseline
concentrations in National Park Service (NPS) units;
assess trends in air quality in NPS units; judge compliance
with national air quality standards; assist in the
development and revision of national and regional air
pollution control policies for rural areas; provide data for
mtmospheric model development and evaluation; and
correlate effects of existing air quality on park resources.
l)ATA COVERAGE:
Variables measured include ozone, sulfur dioxide, and
meteorological parameters including wind speed, wind
direction, temperature, dew point, solar radiation, and
precipitation.
COLLECTION METHODS:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reference
or equivalent methods are used to monitor ozone and
sulfur dioxide on a continuous basis. Sulfur dioxide is
measured on a 24—hour time—integrated basis using filter
packs with subsequent analysis of the filters using ion
chromatography. Ozone is measured at 41 NPS areas;
sulfur dioxide at 33; and meteorological parameters at 39.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Hourly; additionally, sulfur dioxide is collected on a
time—integrated basis with two twenty—four—hour
samples per week.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
Nationwide in selected Class I and Class II National Park
units as designated under the Clean Air Act.
CONTACT:
Miguel I. Flores, Chief
Monitoring and Data Analysis Branch
National Park Service — AIR
P .O. Box 25287
Denver, CO 80225
Phone: (303) 969—2072
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
Ron Lawler Heavner or Bob Carson
Air Quality Monitoring Systems Specialists
National Park Service — AIR
P.O. Box 25287
Denver, CO 80225
Phone: (303)969—2072
PUBLICATIONS:
-Technical report series are available on request. The
series are entitled, Gaseous Pollutant and Meteorological
Monitoring Annual Data Summary. The Reports are
available for each National Park area that is in the
network. Requests should be made to the address listed
under For Public Inquiries.
DATABASE(S):
The NPS maintains an environmental database
management system based on ORACLE for internal use.
All NPS data are submitted to the EPA’s AIRS database.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park SeMce Visibilty Monitonng Network
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service Visibility Monitoring Network
OFFICE:
National Park Service
Air QuaJity Division
Research Branch
Fort Collins Office
Fort Collins, CO 80523
Phone: (303) 491—8292
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
See Contact.
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Visibility Monitoring Program consists of two major
components: optical monitoring and fine particle
sampling. The program began in 1978 and now covers
fifty—six National Park Service units. The program
provides basic information on visibility conditions in
National Park Service Class I areas throughout the
country, primarily in the western United States.
Information is used to assess trends, develop
source—receptor relationships, and identify cause—effect
relationships.
DATA COVERAGE:
Principal components measured by optical monitoring
are: view (scenic vistas), atmospheric extinction
coefficient, and Beta scattering. Principal components
mimeasured by fine particle sampling are: PM—l0, fine
mass, nitrates, sulfates, organic carbon, elemental carbon,
elements (Na—Pb). optical absorption, and atmospheric
levels of hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen.
COLLECTION METHODS:
Visual range measurements and instrument
measurements of fine particle mass and chemical
composition are made at field locations.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Data are collected hourly and weekly.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
Nationwide; however, primarily in the western United
States.
CONTACT:
William C. Malm
Research Physicist
National Survey Park Service —AIR
Foothills Campus
Colorado State University
PUBLICATIONS:
Maim, W.C. and J.V. Molenar. 1984. Visibility
measurements in national parks’in the western
United States. J. Air Poll. Control Assoc.
34(9):899—903.
Malm, W.C. 1989. Atmospheric haze: Its sources and
effects on visibility in rural areas of the continental
United States. Environ. Mon. Assess. 12:203—225.
DATABASE(S):
None available for public access.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Recreational Trails, Long—Distance Trail Management, and National Trail Inventory and Plan
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Recreational Trails, Long—Distance Trail Management, and Na-
tionál Trail Inventory and Plan
OFFiCE:
National Park Service
National Trails System Branch
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
National Recreational Trails are defined within the
National Trails System Act. Since 1968, over 780 trails
have been recognized by either the Secretary of Interior or
the Secretary of Agriculture. Although the majority are on
federal lands, the trails are found in all states and reflect a
broad diversity of trails cherished by Americans. The
National Park Service (NPS) expedites certification and
re—certification, and maintains files on all registered
trails.
Long—Distance Trail Management seeks to implement the
National Trails System Act by promoting and enhancing
the nation’s 17 national scenic and national historic trails.
Management responsibilities include funding and
staffing, monitoring trail conditions, protecting trail
corridors, providing public and press information, and
fostering certification, interpretation, public
involvement, and interagency coordination.
The National Trail Inventory and Plan program seeks to
implement the requirement in the National Trails System
Act for a National Trail Plan. To provide a foundation for
the Plan, a national inventory is being conducted and
regional directories of trail resources are being published.
The program works with regional trails interest groups to
identify new trail opportunities and strategies to protect
the region’s system of trails, and assists individual states
and metropolitan areas in developing trails, recreational
greenways, and corridors.
DATA COVERAGE:
For National Recreational Trails, data for each trail
include: stale(s) where trail is located; trail name and
registration number; seasons and types of use; types of
surface; trail length; date designated; and address of
administering agency.
For Long—Distance Trails, statistics vary widely, but
generally include: numbers of trails by type; length of
route, completed route, adjacent motor route, or high
potential route segments; contacts for agency and citizen
‘volunteer groups associated with each trail; dates of
Congressional establishment and planning steps; and
general budgets and expenses for each NPS—administered
trail for fiscal years 1989—1991. More detailed
information, such as trail condition or ownership by state,
may not be known or may only be available from field
offices.
Under the National Trail Inventory and Plan, primary data
elements include: trail or area name; managing agency
and type; area aáreage; total number and mileage of trails’
in the management area; designated trail use mileage; and
information on associated activities and services, access,
and contacts.
COLLECTION METHODS:
Data are collected through inventory, research in field
offices, surveys using standardized forms, inspection of
planning documents, and analysis of application
submissions.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Data for National Recreational Trails are collected once,
upon application. Collection frequency for
Long—Distance Trails varies as needed. For the National
Trail Inventory and Plan, nine NPS Regions will be
inventoried between 1987 and 1995 and re—inventoried
every 5 years as funding and staffing allow.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
Entire United States.
CONTACTS:
D. Thomas Ross
Chief, National Trails System Branch
National Park Service — 782
P.O. Box 37127
Washington, DC 20013—7127
Phone: (202) 343—3778
Steven Elkinton
Program Leader
National Park Service — 782
P.O. Box 37127
Washington, DC 20013—7127
Phone: (202) 343—3776
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Rec,eational Trails, Long—Distance Trail Management, and National Trail Inventory and Plan
Christopher Soller
Outdoor Recreation Planner
National Park Service — 782
P.O. Box 37127
Washington, DC 20013—7127
Phone: (202) 343—5267
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
See Contacts.
PUBLICATIONS:
National Park Service. 1988. National Recreation Trails
Guide. Washington, DC.
—. 1989. Trails of the Mid—Atlantic Region. Washington,
DC: U.S. Government Printing Office.
—. 1990. Report on America’s National Scenic, National
Historic, and National Recreational Trails:
1989—1990. Washington, DC.
DATABASE(S):
Statistical Summary of America’s National Recreational
Trails
Siatistical Summary of America’s Long—Distance Trails
Nationwide Trails Inventory (by NPS Region)
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Wild and Scenic Rivers System
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Wild and Scenic Rivers System
OFFICE:
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
National Park Service
Park Planning and Protection Division
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
This program is designed to collect data on wild and
scenic rivers of the nation which have outstanding natural,
recreational, or cultural values in a free—flowing
condition and which provide for public enjoyment
without destroying those values.
DATA COVERAGE:
The basic statistics are: number of rivers in National Wild
and Scenic Rivers System; river miles in the system,
including miles by agency administration and
classification (wild, scenic, and recreational); number of
rivers formally studied pursuant to congressional
direction; and number of rivers and river mileage
potentially eligible for designation as listed on the
Nationwide Rivers Inventory.
COLLECTION METHODS:
Inventory of designated and proposed wild and scenic
rivers.
Data for the Nationwide Rivers Inventory were collected
in the late 1970s and early 1980s. National Wild and
Scenic River designations are updated biennially or as
designations occur.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
Entire United States.
CONTACTS:
John Haubert
Outdoor Recreation Planner
National Park Service
P.O. Box 37127
Washington, DC 20013—7127
Phone: (202) 208—4290
For Nationwide Rivers Inventory contact:
Chris Brown
Outdoor Recreation Planner
National Park Service
P.O. Box 37127
Washington, DC 20013—7127
• Phone: (202) 343—3765
PUBLICATIONS:
Department of the Interior, National Park Service. 1982.
The Nationwide Rivers Inventory. Washington,
DC.
Olson, W.K. 1988. Natural Rivers and the Public Trust.
Washington, DC.
Watanabe, A. 1988. Two Decades of River Protection: A
Report on the National Wild and Scenic Rivers
System. Washington, DC.
DATABASE(S):
River Mileage Classification for Components of the
National Wild and Scenic Rivers System
‘ rais Belong To:
(. 1. L L rary
4 1 M SLreet, SW (TS-793)
Washington, DC 2046Q
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Public Use Analysis and Reporting Program
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Public Use Analysis and Reporting Program
OFFICE:
CONTACTS:
National Park Service
Public Use Reporting Branch
Socio—Econoinic Studies Division
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The National Park Service (NPS) public use data
collection program emphasizes timely production of
edited information for a variety of administrative,
resource management, planning, and other technical
applications.
DATA COVERAGE:
Statistical data include: total visits; recreational visits,
visitor hours, and visitor days; nonrecreational visits,
visitor hours, and visitor days; bus traffic; and overnight
stays (tent, recreation vehicle, backcountry, concession
lodging, concession campgrounds) by state, region,
category, urban/rural location, theme, fee collection
status, acreage, and wilderness.
COLLECTiON METHODS:
Actual counts of visitors entering areas administered by
the NPS. Multipliers and conversion factors used in
compiling data are verified by twelve month sample
surveys of visitors conducted every three years. Monthly
data are audited and reconciled before being published by
the end of the third week following the close of the month.
Thirty field audits are conducted by a central office at
major reporting areas every year.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Data are collected, edited, and published monthly. The
computer database contains monthly data back to 1979;
paper records go back to 1904.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
All areas of the national park system (National Parks,
Monuments, Recreation Areas, Battlefields, Historic
Sites, etc.) receiving public use (326 out of359 designated
areas) in the continental United States, Alaska, Virgin
Islands, Guam, Hawaii, Samoa, and Puerto Rico.
Kenneth Hornback, PhD.
Chief, Socio—Economic Studies Division
National Park Service
Denver Service Center, TNT
P.O. Box 25287
Denver, CO 80225
Phone: (303) 969—6977
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
National Park Service
DSC-TNT
P.O. Box 25287
Denver, CO 80225
Phone: (303) 969—6977
PUBLICATIONS:
National Park Service. Statistical Abstract (annual).
Washington (Denver): Statistical Office.
—. Monthly Public Use Report. Washington (Denver):
Statistical Office.
DATABASE(S):
On—line access is not available.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Contaminant Biomonitoring Program
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Contaminant Biomonitoring Pngram
OFFICE:
U.S. Fish and Wildilife Service
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
Division of Environmental Contaminants
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The National Contaminant Biomonitonng Program
(NCBP) is maintained by the Fish and ‘Wildlife Service
(FWS) to document temporal and gedgraphic trends in
concentrations of certain persistent environmental
contaminants that may threaten fish and wildlife. The
NCBP originated as the FWS segment of the National
Pesticide Monitoring Program, a multi—agency
monitoring effort by the member agencies of the Federal
Committee on Pest Control. Since 1965, FWS has
periodically determined concentrations of potentially
toxic elements and selected organochlorine chemicals in
fish and wildlife collected from a nationwide network of
stations. The NCBP is being phased out with the
implementation of the broader Biomonitonng of
Environmental Status and Trends (BEST) Program.
DATA COVERAGE:
Organochlonne chemical residues measured in freshwa-
ter fish, starlings, and waterfowl samples and analyzed for
trends include: p,p’—DDT and DDT—metabolites
p,p-DDE and p.p’—DDD (TDE); PCBs (aroclor 1242,
1248, 1254, 1260); aldrin. dieldrin, endrin: heptachlor;
heptachiorepoxide; chlordane (five isomers): toxaphene;
benzene hexachloride; lindane; hexachlorobenzene; me-
thoxychlor; mirex; pentachioranisole; and dacthal. In
addition, freshwater fish are analyzed for elemental con-
taminants, including: arsenic; cadmium; copper; lead;
mercury; selenium; and zinc.
COLLECTION METHODS:
Composite samples of whole freshwater fish are collected
in replicate from 112 stations in major rivers throughout
the United States and in the Great Lakes. Preferred fish
species, methods of collecting, shipping, archiving, and
preparing samples, and data analysis procedures are
described in Ribick et al., 1983; Lowe et al., 1985;
Schmidtt et al., 1990; Schmidtt and Brumbaugh, 1990
(See Publications). Quality control samples are analyzed
to estimate accuracy and precision of results.
Starlings are collected in replicate from 139 terrestrial
sites in the contiguous 48 states. Chemical and statistical
methodologies are described in Bunck et al., 1987.
Wings of mallards and black ducks shot by hunters in the
continental United States are collected to assess body
burden of organochlorine compounds in migratory birds.
Procedures for collecting, pooling, sample preparation,
chemical analysis, and statistical analysis are described in
Cain, 1981 and Prouty and Bunck, 1986.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
This monitoring program has continued at two— to
four—year intervals since 1965.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
The fish monitoring network covers the majorrivers of the
United States and the Great Lakes. Starling collection
sites are located within each five—degree block of latitude
and longitude in the contiguous 48 states. Mallards are
collected throughout the continental United States and
black duck are collected from the Atlantic Flyway.
CONTACTS:
Chief
Division of Environmental Contaminants
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
4401 N. Fairfax Drive
Suite 330
Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: (703) 358—2148
Christopher J. Schmitt (fish data)
Fishery Biologist
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
National Fisheries Contaminant Researeh Center
4200 New Haven Road
Columbia, MO 65201
Phone: (314) 875—1800
James K. Andreasen (all data)
Division of Environmental Contaminants
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
4401 North Farifax Drive
Arlington, VA 22203
Phone: (703) 358—2148
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Contaminant Biomonitonng Program
FOR PUBLiC iNQUIRIES: data from field studies conducted by the Fish and
Wildlife Service. Data’ are from same matrices
See Contacts. consisting of animal and plant tissues, sediments,
soils, and water. The system contains data on
PUBLICATIONS: pesticides, elements, PCBs, and other compounds.
Bunck, C.M., R.M. Prouty, and A.J. Krynitsky. 1987.
Residues of organochiorine pesticides and
polychlorobiphenyls in starlings (Siurnus
vulgaris) from the continental United States,
1982. Environ. Mon. Assess. 8:59—75.’
Cain, B.W. 1981. Nationwide residues of organochiorine
compounds in wings of adult mallards and black
ducks, 1979—80. Pesticide Mon. J. 15:128—134.
Lowe, T.P., T.W. May, W.G. Brumbaugh, and D.A. Kane.
1985. National Contaminant Biomonitoring
Program: Concentrations’ of seven elements in,
freshwater fish, 1978—1981. Aith. Environ.
Contam. Toxcol. 14:363—388.
Prouty, R.M. and C.M. Bunck. 1986. Organochlorine
residues in adult mallard and black duck wings,
198 1—82. Environ. Mon. Assess. 6:49—57.
Schinidtt, C.J. and W.G. Bruinbaugh. 1990. National
Contaminant Bioinonitoring Program:
Concentrations of arsenic, cadmium, copper. lead,
mercury, selenium, and zinc in U.S. freshwater
fish, 1976—1984. Arch. Environ, Contam.
Toxicol. 19:731—747.
Schmidtt. C.J., M.A. Ribick, J.L. Ludke, and T.W. May.
.1983. Organochlorine Residues in Freshwater
Fish, 1976—1979. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Publication 152. Washington, DC.
Schmitt. C.J., J.L. Zajicek and M.A. Ribick. 1985.
National Pesticide Monitoring Program: Residues
of organochiorine chemicals in U.S. freshwater
fish, 1980—81. Arch. Environ. Contain. Toxicol.
14:225—260.
Schinitt, C.J., J.L. Zajicek and P.H. Peterman. 1990.
National Contaminant Bioinonitoring Program:
Residues of organochiorine chemicals in U.S.
freshwater fish, 1976—1984. Arch. Environ.
Contam. Toxicol. 19:748—781.
DATABASE(S):
Environmental Contaminant Data Management System
(ECDMS)
The ECDMS is the cataloging, sample
management, and data storage system for residue
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife—Associated Recreation
National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife—Associated Recreation
OFFICE:
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
U.S. Fish and Wildiife Service
Federal Aid Division
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and
Wildlife—Associated Recreation has been conducted
every five years since 1955. It represents one of the oldest
and most comprehensive continuing recreation surveys.
The purpose of the survey is to gather information on the
number of anglers, hunters, and non—consumptive
wildlife recreation participants in the United States, as
well as how often they participate and how much money
they spend on these activities. Non—consumptive
recreationists are those who enjoy photographing,
observing, and feeding wildlife.
DATA COVERAGE:
Five—year intervals (except between the 1985 and 1991
surveys because additional time was required to revise
survey design).
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
The entire United States.
CONTACT:
Sylvia Cabrera
Federal Aid Division
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Mailstop 322 ARLSQ
4401 North Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22030
Phone: (703) 358—2156
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
Numerical data include: number of participants in differ-
ent types of hunting, fishing, and wildlife—associated rec-
reation activities; days of participation and trips; species
hunted and fished; types of expenditures; and selected so-
cioeconomic characteristics of participants.
COLLECTION METHODS:
The 1985 survey was conducted in two phases. In the first
phase, a sample of almost 110,000 households nationwide
was screened, mostly by telephone, lo determine who in
the household had participated in wildlife activities. The
second phase of the survey consisted of detailed
in—person interviews conducted with subsamples of
anglers, hunters, and non—consumptive wildlife
pal-i icipants who were identified in the screening phase.
Sample sizes were designed to provide statistically
reliable results at the state level for the surveyed activities.
In 1985, a total of 33,973 anglers and hunters and 30,177
non—consumptive users were in the detailed sample.
Some changes have been made in the 1991 survey design.
For example, telephone interviews were conducted three
times during the year (as opposed to once) and
interviewees were asked to recall hunting, fishing, and
non—consumptive activities for the previous four months
(as opposed to one—year recall). Despite these changes,
data from the 1991 survey will be comparable with
previous survey results.
Richard Aiken
Federal Aid Division
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Mailstop 322 ARLSQ
4401 North Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22030
Phone: (703) 358—2156
PUBLICATIONS:
Department of the Inter or, Fish and Wildlife Service.
1988. 1985 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting,
and Wildlife—Associated Recreation (and earlier
reports in this series). Washington, DC.
—. 1988. Net Economic Recreation Values for Deer, Elk,
and Waterfowl Hunting and Bass Fishing, 1985.
Fish and Wildlife Service Report 85—1.
Washington, DC.
—. 1988. Net economic Values of Non—Consumptive
Wildlife—Related Recreation, 1985. Fish and
Wildlife Service Report 85-2. Washington, DC.
—. 1989. Wildlife Related Recreation on Public Lands,
1985. Fish and Wildlife Service Report 85—3.
Washington, DC.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife—Associated Recreation
—. 1989. Hunting on Wetlands, 1985. Fish and Wildlife
Service Report 85—4. Washington, DC.
—. 1989. Black Bass Fishing in the United States. Fish
and Wildlife Service Report 85—6. Washington,
• DC.
—. 1989. Trout Fishing in the United States Fish and
Wildlife Service Report 85—7. Washington, DC.
—. 1992. 1991 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and
Wildlife—Associated Recreation: National
Overview. Preliminary Findings. Washington,
DC.
DATABASE(S):
The database provides the statistics described under Data
Coverage. Public access by data tape or diskette is
available.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Wetlands Inventory
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Wetlands Inventory
OFFICE:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Fish and Wildlife Enhancement
Branch of Special Projects
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
In 1975, theU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service established the
National Wetlands Inventory (NW!) to develop
technically sound and comprehensive information cm the
characteristics and extent of wetland resources in the
United States.
DATA COVERAGE:
Status and trends information is available for selected
wetland types including: estuarine wetlands; palustrine
wetlands; laçustrine wetlands; and deepwater habitats in
the lower forty—eight states. In addition, statistical data
are available for coastal waters and bay bottoms, coastal
marshlands and mangroves, recent changes in inland
vegetated wetlands, recent changes in lacustrine
deepwater habitats, estimates of current annual wetland
losses, estimates of wetland losses by flyways, states with
significant changes in wetland resources, indicators of
development pressures on wetland resources, and causes
of wetland losses. The Emergency Wetlands Resources
Act of 1986 requires that updates of the wetland status and
trends be produced on a 10 year cycle with reports due in
1990, 2000, 2010, etc.
COLLECTION METHODS:
A stratified random sample is used with the basic data
strata being formed by state boundaries and the 35
physical subdivisions described by E.H. Hammond
(1970). Additional strata specific to the study are special
coastal strata encompassing the Marine Intertidal
category, the Estuanne System, and other strata
encompassing the Great lakes. This results in over 200
strata for the study. Sample units are allocated to strata in
proportion to the expected amount of wetland and
deepwater habitat acreage as estimated by earlier work.
Each sample unit is a four—square—mile area, two miles on
each side. After the units are selected at random within
strata and plotted on U.S. Geological Survey topographic
maps, aerial photography is obtained for the new time
period. All wetland and deepwater habitat changes are
marked as to cause, either natural or human induced. The
photointerpreted data for each unit is then prepared for
computer analysis. Several quality control checks are
routinely made to eliminate errors.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Data are collected continuously with updates on a
ten—year cycle. The 1990 update provides trend data on
wetlands losses and gains between the 1970s and the
1980s.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
The wetland mapping phase of the project has produced
map coverage for approximately seventy percent of the
lower forty-eight states, twenty—two percent of Alaska,
and all of Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Guam. Wetland status
and trends information is designed to provide statistical
estimates on a national basis (lower forty-eight states). In
addition, regional intensification studies are available for
the Chesapeake Bay Region (Delaware, Maryland,
Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Virginia), and the
Central Valley of California. Other statewide status
information is available for the states of Florida,
Delaware, New Jersey, Illinois, Washington, Maryland,
and Connecticut. Status reports covering the coastal
wetlands of Alaska and the Prairie Pothole Region (North
Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota) are also available.
CONTACTS:
Thomas E. DahI — for wetlands status and trends
information.
Linda Shaffer — for digital wetland map information.
National Wetlands Inventory
U.S. ‘Fish and Wildlife Service
9720 Executive Center Drive
Suite 101 Monroe Building
St. Petersberg, FL 33702—2440
Phone: (813) 893—3624,
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
Earth Sciences Information Center’
U.S. Geological Survey
507 National Center
Reston, VA 22092
Phone: (703) 860- 6045
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Wetlands Inventory
National Wetland Inventory maps can be ordered by
calling:
1-800-USA-MAPS
In Virginia: (703) 648—6045
PUBLICATIONS:
Dahi, T.E. and H.R. Pywell. 1989. National Status and
Trends Study: Estimating Wetland Resources in
the 1980s. IN: Wetlands: Concerns and Successes.
American Water Res urces Assoc.
DalI, T.E. and C.E. Johnson. 1991. Status and Trends of
Wetlands in the Conterminous United States,
1970’s to 1980’s. U.S. Department of the Interior,
Fish and Wildlife Service. Washington, DC.
Fraycr, W.E., T.J. Monahan, DC Bowden, and F.A.
Graybill. 1983. Status and Trends of Wetlands and
Deepwater Habitats in the Coterminous United
States 1950s to 1970s. Colorado State University:
Department of Forest and Wood Science.
Hammond, E.H. 1970. Physical Subdivisions of the
United States. IN: National Atlas of the United
States. Reston, VA: U.S. Geological Survey.
Heftier, J.M. and J.D. Brown. 1985. Wetland Trends in the
Southeastern United States. Atlanta, GA: Fish and
Wildlife Service.
Tiner, R.W. Jr. 1984. Wetlands of the United States:
Current Status and Recent Trends. Washington,
DC: Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife
Service.
Wilen, B.O. and W.E. Frayer. 1988. Status and Trends of
U.S. Forested Wetlands. IN: Proceedings of the
International Forested Wetlands Resource:
Identification and Inventory. Baton Rouge, LA.
—. and R.W. liner Jr. 1989. The National Wetlands
Inventory — the First Ten Years. IN: Wetlands:
Concerns and Successes. American Water
Resources Assoc.
DATABASE(S):
Wetland Plant Species Database
The database is a listing of plants occurring in
wetlands, as defined by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service’s wetland definition and classification
system. It lists scientific and common names and
distribution of 6,728 plant species. It can be
accessed by family, scientific, or common name,
region, state, and wetland indicator status. The
database is updated as additional information is
received.
State and regional subdivisions of the Wetland
Plant Species Database are available on floppy
disks from:
BIODATA, Inc.
13950 West 20th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
Phone: (303) 278—1046
Books contains bibliographic citations for almost
300 sources such as national, regional, and state
floras, checklists, and botanical manuals used to
compile the Wetland Plant Species Database.
Wetland Values Citation Database
This is a bibliographic database with over 12,000
listings of worldwide published scientific
literature on wetland functions and values. It has
an extensive number of searchable fields,
including geographic descriptors, hydrological
units, ecological regions, and wetlands types, as
well as subject, title, and abstract fiekis. It includes
literature from the 1950s to the present.
Information on the Wetlands Values Citation
Database is available from:
Paul Afford
National Wetlands Inventory
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services
9720 Executive Center Drive
Suite 101 Monroe Building
St. Petersberg, FL 33702—2440
Phone: (813) 893—3624
Wetland Geographic Information System
The National Wetlands Inventory is constructing a
geo—referenced wetland database using geograph-
ic information system (GIS) technologies. Three
systems comprise the GIS:
(1) The Wetlands Analytical Mapping System
(WAMS);
(2) The Map Overlay and Statistical System
(MOSS); and
(3) The Cartographic. Output System (COS). To
date, more than 7,746 NW! maps representing
Books
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National Wetlands Inventoiy
12.8% of the continental United States have been
digitized. Statewide databases have been built for
New Jersey, Indiana, Washington, Illinois, Dela-
ware, and Maryland and are in progress for Virgin-
ia, Minnesota, South Dakota, and South Carolina.
NWI digital data are also available for portions of
33 other states. Wetland GIS database files may be.
purchased from The National Wetlands Inventory
office in St. Petersburg, FL (see Contacts).
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
North American Breeding Bird Survey
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
North American Breeding Bird Survey
OFFICE: PUBLICATIONS:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Droege, S. and J.R. Sauer. 1990. North American
Office of Migratory Bird Management Breeding Bird Survey Annual Summary 1989
Patuxent Wildlife Research Center Stud. Avian Biol. 90(8). Washington, DC: U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service.
• SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Robbins, C.S., D. Bystrak and P. Geissler. 1986. The
The Breeding Bird Survey Program, started in 1966, Breeding Bird Survey: Its First 15 Years,
provides a uniform basis for assessing long—term trends in 1965—1979. Resource Pub. No. 157. Washington,
avian populations throUghout North America. DC: Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife
Service.
J)ATA COVERAGE:
DATABASE(S):
Total number of individuals recorded by species, survey
route, and state are available. Long—term trend analyses Breeding Bird Survey Database
are performed every two years.
This database contains raw counts, weather
COLLECTION METHODS: information, route histories, and observer
information.
Field procedures provide uniform sampling of bird
populations by major physiographic regions across the
continent. The data collection methods, which involve
censusing of birds by sight and sound for specified periods
of tune along established survey mutes during the
brecding season (usually the month of June), and methods
for data processing and analysis are described in Robbins,
Bystrak and Geissler (1986).
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Data are collected annually.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
Randomly distributed roadside routes have been
established within each one degree block of latitude and
longitude in the cotenninous United States and the roaded
areas of Alaska and Canada.
CONTACT:
Bruce Peterjohn, Ornithologist
Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior
Laurel, MD 20708
Phone: (301) 498—0330
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
See Contact.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Seivice Lands
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Lands
OFFiCE: PUBLICATIONS:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service.
Division of Realty 1992. Annual Report of Lands Under Control of
Branch of Operations the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as of September
30, 1992. Washington, DC: Department of the
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Interior.
There are two pr mary data series that are compiled and —. 1990. Migratory bird conservation commission: 1990
reported to the general public: the “Annual Report of Annual report. Washington, DC: Department of
Lands Under Control of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife the Interior.
Service” and the “Migratory Bird Conservation
Commission Annual Report” DATABASE(S):
DATA COVERAGE: Real Property Information System (using Paradox
software).
The following data are collected: unit number and
acreages; acquisition type; and location of FWS
properl ies, including National Wildlife Refuges,
Waterfowl Production Areas, and Nalional Fish
Hatcheries, coordination areas, and administrative sites.
COLLECTION METHODS:
Inventories of property are conducied for the Real
Property Management Information System.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Updated annually since 1945.
GEOGRAPHLC COVERAGE:
The contiguous United States. Alaska, Hawaii, and
associated govermnents and possessions.
CONTACT:
Olivia A. Short
Chief, Branch of Operations
Division of Realty
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Mailslop 622 ARLSQ
4401 North Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22030
Phone:. (703) 358—1811
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
See Contact.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR V
Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey
OFFICE:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Office of Migratory Bird Management
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
This survey is designed to provide annual breeding
population estimates and measure breeding habitat
changes over a major portion of the duck breeding range
in North America.
DATA COVERAGE:
Variables measured include number of breeding
waterfowl by species (for example, northern pintail and
mallard, Canada goose, canvasback and redhead, and
Tundra swan) and number of waterbodies (ponds).
available during the. breeding season. Annual
coin parisons and long—term trend information are
available.
COLLECTION METHODS:
This survey is an aerial plot survey. Individual duck,
goose, and swan populations by species and ponds are
counted on strip transects that total 71,110 kilometers for
an approximately one percent sample of the total surveyed
area. Detectability bias is corrected through the use of a
double—sampling scheme. Waterfowl along a small
portion of the transect lengths are counted from the
ground. These counts represent a census, allowing the
correction of the aerial counts by using ratio estimators.
The number of breeding waterfowl for each species and
the number of waterbodies is the target population.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Data collected on an annual basis.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
Includes the fifty states, Yukon Territory, Northwest
Territories, Alberta, Maniioba, Saskatchewan, western
Ontario, North and South Dakota, and Montana.
CONTACT:
Dr. Robert J. Blohm, Chief
Branch of Operations
Office of Migratory Bird Management
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Mailstop 634 ARLSQ
4401 North Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22030
Phone: (703) 358—1838
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
See Contact.
PUBLICATIONS:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife and Canadian Wildlife Service.
1987. Standard Operating Procedures for Aerial
Waterfowl Breeding Ground Population and
Habitat surveys in North America. Washington,
DC.
—. Trends in Duck Breeding Populations (annual).
Laurel, MD: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
Office of Migratory Bird Management.
—. Status of Waterfowl and Fall Flight Forecast (annual).
Laurel, MD: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
Office of Migratory Bird Management.
DATABASE(S):
For data infonnation, see Contact.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Hydrologic Bench—Mark Network Program
National Hydrologic Bench—Mark Network Program
OFFICE:
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
U.S. Geological Survey
Water Resources Division
Office of Water Quality
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRiPTION:
The National Hydrologic Bench—Mark Network Program
was initiated in 1964 to provide a nationally uniform basis
for assessing long—term trends in the physical and
chemical characteristics of surface waters largely
unaffected by land use activities. Water quality
monitoring is carried out in basins where there is generally
no man—made storage, regulation, or diversion.
Groundwater in hydrologic benchmark basins is not
affected by pumping, and the probability is small that
human activity would increase within the basin.
I)ATA COVERAGE:
Principal constituents monitored in freshwater and
analyzed for trends are pH, alkalinity, sulfate, nitrate,
phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium,
chloride, suspended sediment, fecal coliform bacteria,
fecal streptococcal bacteria, dissolved oxygen, and
dissolved oxygen deficit. Trace elements monitored in
freshwater amid analyzed for trends are arsenic, cadniiumn,
clirom ium, iron, lead, manganese, mercury, selenium, and
zinc. The following radionuclides are also monitored but
have not been analyzed for trends: gross alpha, gross beta,
radiurn—226, and uranium.
COLLECTION METHODS:
Data—collection stations are maintained at selected
locations to provide standardized records on surface— and
ground—water conditions. A variety of automated
instruments are used to measure and recOrd water
conditions.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Data are collected monthly at four percent of the sites,
bimonthly at eighteen percent of the sites and quarterly at
seventy—eight percent of the sites. Trace element
collection is quarterly only, and radionuclides are only
collected semiannually.
Coverage includes fifty—eight locations in thirty—seven
states.
CONTACTS:
Richard A. Smith, Hydrologist
Water Resources Division
U.S. Geological Survey
410 National Center
Reston, VA 22092
Phone: (703)648—6870
Richard B. Alexander, Hydrologist
Water Resources Division
U.S. Geological Survey
410 National Center
Reston, VA 22092
Phone: (703) 648—6869
Timothy Miller
National Networks Coordinator
Water Resources Division
U.S. Geological Survey
412 National Center
Reston, VA 22092
Phone: (703) 648—6868
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
For general information about the USGS water data
program, contact the National Water Infonnation
Clearinghouse at (800) 426—9000.
For state—level information about the USGS water data
program, contact the District Chief of the USGS District
Office in the state of interest. Addresses and telephone
numbers for each District office are given in the Water
Resources Division Information Guide.
For information about the USGS water data program
networking, contactTimothy Miller (see Contacts above).
For information about the USGS water data program
administration, contact:
Assistant Chief Hydrologist for Operations
U.S. Geological Survey
441 National Center
Reston, VA 22092
Phone: (703) 648—5031
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Hydrologic Bench—Mark Network Program
PUBLICATiONS:
Data on streamfiow, ground—waler levels, and water
quality of surface and ground water are available for each
slate by water year in a publication series entitled “U.S.
Geological Survey Water—Data Reports.” These reports
may be purchased from the National Technical
Infonnation Service (N1’IS), U.S. Department of
Commerce, Springfield, VA 22161. Reference copies can
be inspected at appropriate4..JSGS offices nationwide.
Data are also available in tables, charts, and
machine—readable fIles.
DATABASE(S):
Water Data Storage and Retrieval System (WATSTORE)
WATSTORE contains surface waterdata and other
water quality and water resource data from the
National Hydrologic Bench—Mark Network. Data
are available on magnetic medium and as hard
copy.
Information about the data system and computer—related
matters can be obtained from:
USGS Branch of Computer Technology
440 National Center
Reston, VA 22092
Phone: (703) 648—5605
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Land Use and Land Cover Mapping Program
National Land Use and Land Cover Mapping Program
OFFICE:
U.S. Geological Survey
Office of Geographic and Cartographic Research
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
As part of its National Mapping Program, the USGS
produces and distributes land use and land cover maps and
(ligitized data. Land use refers to human activities that are
directly related to the land. Land cover describes the
vegetation, water, natural surface, and artificial
constructions at the land surface. Associated maps display
information on political units, hydrologic units, census
county subdivisions, and in some cases, federal land
ownership.
DATA COVERAGE:
Land use and, land cover areas are classified into nine
major classes: urban or built—up land; agricultural land;
rangeland; forest land; water areas; wetland: barren land;
tundra; and perennial snow or ice. Each major class is
subdivided into several minor classes, for thirty—seven
minor classes total. For example, forest lands are further
classified as deciduous, evergreen, or mixed forest land,
and water is further classified as streams and canals, lakes,
reservoirs, or bays and estuaries.
COLLECTION METHOI)S:
Remote sensing methods are used, including satellite
imagery, high—altitude imagery, medium—altitude remote
sensing (1:20,000), and low—altitude imagery.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Data were collected in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
1:250,000 maps are available for the continental United
Slates. Digitized data at 1:250,000 scale are available for
most of the East, Midwest, West Coast, and parts of the
Rocky Mountain states and Texas. A few areas, including
Hawaii, are ayailable at 1:100,000 scale.
CONTACT:
Richard L.’ Kieckner
Office of Geographic and Cartographic Research
U.S. Geological Survey
590 National Center
Reston, VA 22092
Phone: (703) 648—5741
Kathy F. Lins
Office of Geographic and Cartographic Research
512 National Center
Reston, VA 22092
Phone: (703) 648—4535
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
Earth Sciences In formation Center
U.S. Geological Survey
507 National Center
Reston, VA 22092
Phone: (703) 860—6045
To order maps, call 1—800—USA—MAPS.
PUBLICATIONS:
Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey. 1986.
Land Use and Land Cover Digital Data from
1:250,000 and 1:100,000 Scale Maps, U.S.
Geodata Users Guide 4. Washington, DC:
Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological
Survey.
DATABASE(S):
U.S.GeoData
The U.S.GeoData database contains digitized data
on land use and land cover (see above description),
elevation models, digital line graphs for planimet-
nc data, and geographic names information. Land
use and land cover data are pmduced in two for-
mats: (the vector polygon and the composite
theme grid cell) and are available in ASCII charac-
ter or in IBM binary format from the Earth
Sciences Infonnation Center. Summary land use
data for census county subdivisions, hydrologic
• units, and political units are available on micro-
fiche from the Earth Sciences Information Center.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE 1NTER1OR
National Stream Quality Accounting Network
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Stream Quality Accounting Network
OFFICE:
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
U.S. Geological Survey
Waler Resources Division
Office of Water Quality
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The National Stream Quality Accounting Network
(NASQAN) program, started in 1972, provides a
nationally uniform basis for assessing large—scale and
long—term trends in the physical,chemical, and biological
characteristics of the nation’s surface waters. Water
iuality monitoring is carried Out at the stations which are
generally located on major rivers at the downstream end
of the accounting unit.
J)ATA COVERAGE:
Principal constituents monitored in freshwater and
analyzed for trends are pH, alkalinity, sulfate, nitrate,
phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium,
chloride, suspended sediment, fecal coil form bacteria,
fecal streptococcal bacteria, dissolved oxygen, and
dissolved oxygen deficit.
Trace elements monitored in freshwater and analyzed for
trends are arsenic, cadmium, chromium, iron, lead,
manganese, mercury, selenium, and zinc.
Operating within NASQAN is the Radiochemical
Surveillance Network consisting of 46 sampling sites.
The following radionuclides are also monitored at
forty—six Sites but have not been analyzed for trends: gross
mlpha. gross beta, radium—226, and uranium. Additional
radiochemical data are collected from the Tritiumn
Network, which monitors tritium concentrations.at 13
streamfiow and 9 atmospheric precipitation sampling
sites throughout the United States.
COLLECTION METHODS:
Data—collection stations are maintained at selected
locations to provide standardized records on surface— and
ground—water conditions. A variety of automated
instruments are used to measure and record water
conditions. Standard laboratory analyses are performed
on samples according to the substance being measured.
Quality control pncedures are carried out in the
laboratory.
Data are collected bimonthly at fifty—eight percent of sites
and quarterly at forty—two percent of sites. Trace element
collection is quarterly and radionuclides are collected
semiannually. Annual data summaries are available for
each state.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
Coverage includes: twenty—one water resource regions,
213 water resource subregions, 411 monitoring stations,
and the fifty states plus Puerto Rico.
CONTACTS:
Richard A. Smith, Hydrologist
Water Resources Division
U.S. Geological Survey
410 National Center
Reston, VA 22092
Phone: (703) 648—6870
Richard Alexander, Hydrologist
Water Resources Division
U.S. Geological Survey
410 National Center
Reston, VA 22092
Phone: (703) 648—6869
Timothy Miller
National Networks CoOrdinator
Water Resources Division
U.S. Geological Survey
412 National Center
Reston, VA 22092
Phone: (703) 648—6868
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
Forgeneral infonnation about the USGS water data
program, contact the National Water Information
Clearinghouse at (800) 426—9000.
For state—level information about the USGS water data
program, contact the District Chief of the USGS District
Office in the state of interest. Addresses and telephone
numbers for each District office are given in the Water
Resources-Division Information Guide.
For information about the USGS water data program
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Stream Quality Accounting Network
networking, contact Timothy Miller (see Contacts above).
For information about the USGS water data program
administration, contact:
Assistant Chief Hydrologist for Operations
U.S. Geological Survey
441 National Center
Reston, VA 22092
Phone: (703) 648—5031
PUBLICATIONS:
Alexander, R.B. and R.A. Smith. 1988. Trends in lead
concentrations in major U.S. rivers and their
relation to historical changes in gasoline—lead
consumption. Water Resources Bulletin.
24:557—569.
Gilliom, R.J., R.B. Alexander, and R.A. Smith. 1985.
Pesticides in the Nation’s Rivers, 1975—1980 and
Implications for Future Monitoring. U.S.
Geological Survey Water Supply Paper No. 2271.
Reston, VA: Department of the Interior.
Hirsch, R.M., J.R. Slack, and R.A. Smith. 1982.
Techniques of trend analysis for monthly water
quality data. Water Resources Research.
18:107—121.
Smith, R.A., R.B. Alexander, and G. Wolman. 1987.
Water quality trends in the nation’srivers. Science
235: 1607—1615.
—. 1987. Analysis and Interpretation of Water—Quality
Trends in Major U.S. Rivers, 1974—81. U.S.
Geological Survey Water—SupplyPaperNo. 2307.
Reston, VA.
Smith, R.A. and R.B. Alexander. 1985. Trends in
concentrations of dissolved solids, suspended
sediment, total phosphorus, and inorganic
nitrogen at U.S. Geological Survey National
Stream Quality Accounting Network stations.
In: U.S. Geological Survey Water—Supply Paper
No. 2275. Reston, VA.
—. 1983. ‘A Statistical Summary of Data from the U.S.
Geological Survey’s National Water Quality
Networks. U.S. Geological Survey Open—File
Report No. 85—533. Reston, VA.
—. 1982. A Study of Trends in Dissolved Oxygen and
Fecal Coliform Bacteria at NASQAN Stations
U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report No.
82—1019. Reston, VA.
Smith, R.A., R.M. Hirsch, and J.R. Slack. 1982. A Study
of Trends in Total Phosphorus Measurements at
NASQAN Stations. U.S. Geological Survey
Water—Supply Paper No. 2190. Reston, VA.
DATABASE(S):
Water Data Storage and Retrieval System (WATSTORE)
WATSTORE contains surface water data and other water
quality and water resource data from the National’
Hydrologic Bench—Mark Network. Data are available on
magnetic medium and as hard copy.
Infonnation about the data system and computer—related
matters can be obtained from:
USGS Branch of Computer Technology
440 National Center
Reston, Virginia 22092’
Phone: (703) 648—5605
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Trends Network
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Trends Network
OFFICE:
U.S. Geological Survey
Water Resources Division
Oflice of Atmospheric Deposition Analysis
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The National Trends Network (NTN) for monitoring
precipitation chemistry in the U.S. was formally
established in 1983 (although some monitoring sites were
established in 1978). The NTN is under the sponsorship of
the U.S. Geological Survey, as lead agency for deposition
monitoring under the National Acid Precipitation
Assessment Program (NAPAP). The NTN consists of 150
stations located predominantly in rural areas, but in
combination with the National Atmospheric Deposition
Program (NADP), includes more than 200 sites
nationwide.
I)ATA COVERAGE:
Principal constituents monitored in precipitation and
analyzed for trends are pH, specific conductance,
hydrogen ions, sulfate and nitrate ions, ammonium and
calcium ions, and chloride, magnesium, sodium, and
potassium ions.
COLLECTION METHODS:
The NADP/NTN monitoring program has developed
criteria and protocols which ensure uniformity in siting,
sampling methods, analytical techniques, data handling,
and overall network operations. Precipitation is collected
by wet/dry precipitation collectors and rain gages.
Analytical methods for the chemical variables measured
are: laboratory pH; field PH; laboratory conductivity;
electrometric detection of hydrogen (also reported as pH);
automated colorimetric detection of ammonium; atomic
absorption spectrophotometric detection of calcium,
magnesium, sodium, and potassium; and ion
chromatographic detection of sulfate, nitrate, and
chloride. Methodologies are described in National
Atmospheric Deposition Program (198 8) -, See
Publications. NTN is an interagency program that
involves participation by many federal agencies.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Samples are collected weekly. Data from some sites are
available from 1979.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
The entire United States; however, not all states have
stations located within their boundaries. The trend
analysis report covers nineteen stations located mainly
in the eastern United States.
CONTACT:
Ranard J. Pickering
U.S. Geological Survey
416 National Center
Reston, VA 22092
Phone: (703) 648—6875
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
Carol Simmons
NADP/NTN Coordinator
Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory
Colorado State University
Ft. Collins, CO 80523
Phone: (303) 491—5580
PUBLICATIONS:
National Atmospheric Deposition Program. 1988.
NADP/NTN Site Operation Instruction Manual.
Ft. Collins, CU: Colorado State University,
Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory.
1991. NADP/NTh’ Annual Data Summary:
Precipitation Chemistry in the United States,
1990. Ft. Collins, CU: Colorado Slate University,
Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory.
Schertz, T.L. and R.M. Hirsch. 1985. Trend Analysis of
Weekly Acid’ Rain Data, 1978—83. U.S.
Geological Survey Water Resources
Investigations Report WR185—4211. Reston, VA.
Sisterson, D.L., V.C. Bowersox, A.R. Olsen, T.P. Meyers
and R.J. Vong. 1990. Acidic Deposition: State of
Science and Technology, Report 6: Deposition
Monitoring — Methods and Results.’Washington,
DC: National Acidic Precipitation Assessment
Program.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Trends Network
DATABASE(S):
The Acid Deposition System (ADS)
The ADS database contains all data from the
NADP/NTN precipitation chemistry monitoring
program along with data from several other North
American precipitation chemistry networks.
For more information, see Contaci
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Water Conditions Reporting System
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Water Conditions Reporting System
OFFI CE:
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
U.S. Geological Survey
Water Resources Division
Office of Scientific Information Management
Hydrologic Information Unit
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRiPTION:
This program collects and analyzes streamfiow data from
190 sites in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico;
groundwater levels from about 200 sites in the
conterminous United States; reservoir contents from 100
reservoirs in the United States and Canada; and limited
water—quality data from five sites on major rivers. These
data. -or summaries thereof, are published in the free
monthly newsletter, “National Water Conditions.”
DA’I’A C OVERAGE:
Streamfiow data include maximum, minimum, and mean
monthly discharge, and also maximum and minimum
daily discharges for the period of record. Classed data
(quartiles) for the current thirty—year reference period
(1951—80 at this time) include monthly, quarterly, and
annual (water—year and calendar year) means.
Peiiod—of—record monthly averages, maximums and
minimums are available for groundwater levels,
reservoirs, and waler quality data.
Data reveal trends in stream flow and volume (for
example. effects of droughts, floods, and reservoirs on
discharges). Spatial data (e.g. maps) and descriptive text
are generated from (he data.
COLLECTION METHODS:
Sampling locations and rivers sampled are selected so as
to provide an overall picture of conditions in the nation.
Selection criteria depend upon purpose (e.g., major rivers
arc chosen by streamfiow). The data collection design is
based on professional judgment that data are
representative; a statistical design was not developed or
implemented.
Data parameters are measured by recording
instrumefflation and stored in the WATSTORE database.
USGS personnel extract the data from WATSTOR.E and
the external source listed under Databases (below) and
conduct statistical analyses to produce trends in national
water conditions.
Frequency includes: monthly means for all streamflow
with highest, lowest, and last available day of month for
some sites; month end reservoir contents; and month end
groundwater levels.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
Entire United States, Puerto Rico, and southern Canada.
Streamfiow sites were selected to provide enough data to
define maps of streamfiow conditions on amonthly basis.
Reservoirs were selected to provide a general picture.
Groundwater network provides data on areas. of
significant grnundwater use. -
CONTACT:
Thomas 0. Ross, Chief
Hydrologic Information Unit
U.S. Geological Survey
4.19 National Center
Reston, VA 22092
Phone: (703) 648—6814
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
See Contact.
PUBLICATIONS:
National Water Conditions Newsletter (since 1944):.
Subscription free upon request.
DATABASE(S): -
Water Data Storage and Retrieval System (WATSTORE)
WATSTORE contains surface water data and other water
c uality and water resource data from the National
Hydrologic Benchmark Network. Data are available on
magnetic medium and as hard copy.
Information about the data system and computer—related
matters can be obtained from: -
USGS Branch of Computer Technology
440 National Center
Reston, Virginia 22092
Phone: (703) 648—5605
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Water Conditions Reporting System
Additional information used in the National Water
Conditions Report is furnished by the Bureau of
Reclamation, the Corps of Engineers, the National Ocean
Service, the NOAAIUSDA Joint Agricultural Weather
Facility, and other sources.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Water Use Information Program
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Water Use Information Program
OFFICE:
U.S. Geological Survey
Water Resources Division
Program Coordination and Technical Support
Branch of Water Use Information
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The National Water Use Information Program is a
federal—state cooperative program designed to collect,
slore, analyze, and disseminate water—use information
both nationally and locally. The program began in 1978 to
meet the need for a single source of uniform information
on water use. The water—use information from the
program complements long—term USGS data on the
availability and quality of the nation’s water resources.
The objectives of the program are to determine, on a
national level, how much fresh and saline surface water
and groundwater are withdrawn and for what purposes;
how much of this water is consumed during use; and how
much water is returned to the source after use.
J)ATA COVERAGE:
Water withdrawals from surface and groundwater sources
and consumptive use estimates are compiled by state and
water resources regions for the following water—use
categories: public supply; domestic; corn mercial;
industry; mining; irrigation; livestock; and thermoelectric
power generation. Instream use is estimated for
hydroelectric power generation. Trend data are available.
at five—year intervals from 1950 to 1990.
COLLECTION METHODS:
Water—use data are based on direct measurements or
estimation, depending upon. whether the parameter is
metered or not. The data are compiled through a census,
pninarily mail surveys or permit reports required to meet
state regulations. Personnel of cooperating states collect
water—use data and aggregate these data by county and
hydrologic unit. The point data are stored on state—level
databases; the aggregated data are compiled by the USGS
for incorporation into the national Aggregated.Water Use
Data System (AWUDS).
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
National compilations of “Estimated Use of Water in the
United States” have been published by the USGS since
1950 at five—year intervals. Many states compile and
publish monthly or annual water use data as part of the
cooperative program.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
Water use estimates are compiled for all fifty states,
Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia.
Data are available for 1985 by county and four—digit
hydrologic subregion. .
CONTACT:
Wayne Solley, Chief
Branch of Water Use Information
U.S. Geological Survey
414 National Center
Reston, VA 22092
Phone: (703) 648—5670
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
Sandra Holmes
Technical Information Specialist
U.S. Geological Survey
419 National Center
Reston, VA 22092
Phone: (703)648—6815
PUBLICATIONS:
U.S. Geological Survey. Estimated Use of Water in the
United States, published for 1950, 1955, 1960,
1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985. Reston, VA.
—. 1992. Preliminary Estimates of Water Use in the
United States, 1990. U.S. Geological Survey
Open—File Report 92—63. Reston, VA.
DATABASE(S):
Aggregated Water Use Data System (AWUDS)
AWUDS contains estimates by source for various
water—use categories. The database contains over
120 data elements for all fifty states, Puerto Rico,
Virgin Islands, and Washington, DC. Latest
information available is for 1985. The database is
maintained in the USGS district office . in
Do aville, GA State Water Use Data System.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Water Use Information Program
State Water Use Data System (SWIJDS)
SWUDS pnvides specific water use information
for each state. Databases are maintained by
USGS in district offices in each state.
For more information, contact:
Robert Pierce, Hydrologist
U.S. Geological Survey
6481—B Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Doraville, GA 30360
Phone: (404) 986—6860
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E)EAPRTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Water Resources Assessment Program
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Water Resources Assessment Program
OFFICE:
CONTACT:
U.S. Geological Survey
Waler Resources Division
Office of Water Assessment and Data Coordination
Branch of National Water Summary
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
‘I’he principal goal of the program is to develop summary
level statistics on water resources at the state and national
levels appropriate for the preparation of USGS’s biennial
report, National Water Summary. Each report is oriented
toward a specific water resource theme (e.g., groundwater
quality).
DATA COVERAGE:
Summary information is derived from direct
measurement data and statistics for national and state
levels include: waler availability (e.g., surface and
groundwater potential, use, and development); water
quality (e.g., point and nonpoint sources of pollution,
eutrophication, bottom sediment contamination,
saline—water intrusion, hazardous wastes, radioactive
wastes, and acidic precipitation); hydrologic hazards and
land use (e.g., flooding, land subsidence, sinkholes,
erosion, sedimentation, wetlands, and resource
development); and institutional and management
activities. Also covered are seasonal hydrologic
conditions and hydrologic events such as precipitation,
streamflow, floods, and stonns. The results of time—series
monitoring, spatial data analyses. and one—time studies
are reported. Most of the spatial data are state level.
COLLECTION METHODS:
Data summarized in the National Water Summary are
compiled from existing U.S. Geological Survey and
other—agency data files.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Data are compiled periodically.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
Entire United States, Puerto Rico, and Trust Tenitories.
Richard W. Paulson, Chief
Branch of National Water Summary
U.S. Geological Survey
407 National Center
Reston, VA 22092
Phone: (703) 648—6851
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
Publications are for sale and can be acquired by
contacting:
Books and Open File Reports Section
USGS
Federal Center, Box 25425
Denver, CO 80225—0425
Phone: (303) 236—7476
PUBLICATIONS:
Department of the Interior, Geological Survey. 1991.
National Water Summary 1988—89 — Hydrologic
Events and Floods and Droughts. Water Supply
Paper No. 2375. Washington, DC.
—. 1988. National Water Summary 1986 — Hydrologic
Events and Groundwater Quality. Water—Supply
Paper Nb. 2325. Washington, DC.
—. 1986. National Water Summary 1985 — Hydrologic
Events and Surface Water Resources.
Water—Supply Paper No. 2300. Washington,
DC.
—. 1985. National Water Summary 1984 — Hydrologic
Events, Selected Water—Quality Trends, and
Groundwater Resources. Water—Supply PaperNo.
2275. Washington, DC.
—. 1984. National Water Summary 1983 — Hydrologic
Events and Issues. Water—Supply Paper NO. 2250.
Washington, DC.
DATABASE(S):
Because this program uses existing U.S. Geological
Survey and other—agency databases, it is not a database
source.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Highway Statistics
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Highway Statistics
OFFICE:
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
Federal Highway Administration
Office of Highway Information Management
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The program includes the collection, analysis, summary,
and dissemination of a broad range of data related to the
physical characteristics of the nation’s highway system, as
well as the traffic/travel and related performance activity
which occurs on those systems.
DATA COVERAGE:
Data are compiled by the state highway and transportation
agencies, using guidelines prepared by Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) and approved by the Office of
Management and Budget. Data reported to FHWA
include characteristics such as: traffic volumes; travel
estimates (for example, miles traveled and fuel
consumption per vehicle and per capita); vehicle speeds;
distribution of vehicle types and weights by highway
category; vehicle fuel efficiency ratings and motor fuel
consumption; vehicle registrations and driver licensing
(including revenues related to latter variables); state and
local highway finance; Federal Highway Trust Fund
status; highway mileage; pavement condition; and
accidents. Data also include personal travel
characteristics collected as part of the Nationwide
Personal Transportation Study (NPTS). Trend data for
many of the characteristics date back to the early 1900s.
COLLECTION METHODS:
Data collection methods vary by program. Some data are
collected by a full census whereas other data are collected
using a statistical sample basis, such as collection of travel
data. Methodologies are generally described in reference
publications listed below.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Highway statistics have been published annually since
1945. Most data are reported on an annual basis with the
exception of speed data which are reported quarterly and
traffic volumes/fuel consumption data which are reported
monthly. NPTS data are available for 1969, 1977, 1983,
and 1990.
National coverage with further stratification by state and
functional highway category.
CONTACT:
Frank B. Jarema, Chief
National Data Management and Dissemination Division
Federal Highway Administration, HPM—40
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20590
Phone: (202) 366—0160
FOR PUBLICINQUIRIES:
See Contact.
PUBLICATIONS:
Department of Transportation. 1985. Highway Statistics:
Summary to 1985. Washington, DC: Department
of Transportation, Federal Highway Administra-
tion.
—. 1992. Highway Statistics 1991 (and earlier annual
reports in this series). FHWA—PL—90—003.
Washington, DC: Department of Transportation,
Federal Highway Administration.
—. 1992. 1990 Nationwide Personal Transportation Sur-
vey: Summary of Travel Trends. FHWA—
PL—92—027. Washington, DC: Department of
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration.
—. 1991. Selected Highway Statistics and Charts 1989
(and earlier reports in this series). FH’WA—
PL—91—001. Washington, DC: Department of
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration.
1986. Personal Travel in the United States: 1983—
1984 Nationwide Personal Transportation Study,
2 vols. Washington, DC: Department of Trans-
portation, Federal Highway Administration.
—. Driver Licenses (annual). FHWA—PL—(year)—002.
Washington, DC: Department of Transportation,
Federal Highway Administration.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Highway Statistics
—. Motor Fuel Reported by States (monthly). Washing-
ton, DC: Department of Transportation, Federal
Highway Administration.
—. Traffic Volume Trends (monthly). Washington, DC:
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway
Administration.
DATABASE(S):
Highway Statistics Information Retrieval System
(IISIRS)
The HSIRS database contains “Highway Statistics
Summary to 1985” and “Highway Statistics” for
years 1986—1991.
For more information, contact:
Walter Hagen
Federal Highway Administration (HPM—40)
400 7th Street, SW
Washington. DC 20590
Phone: (202) 366—3208
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Transportation Statistics
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATiON
National Transportation Statistics
OFFICE:
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
Research and Special Programs Administration
Volpe National Transportation Systems Center
Center for Transportation Information
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The program includes the collection, analysis, and
summary of selected national transportation statistics
from a wide variety of government and private sources.
DATA COVERAGE:
Statistics are generated for various transportation modes
including air carrier, general aviation, automobile, bus,
truck, local transit, rail, water, oil pipeline, and natural gas
pipeline. For example, data are reported for passenger
travel by automobile, airplane, bus, and railroad and
freight miles of travel by truck, railroad, airplane,
pipeline, and waterway. Basic descriptions of U.S.
transportation, such as operating revenues and expenses,
and vehicle and passenger miles, are provided.
Supplementary data include transportation and the
economy, and energy in transportation. Data show
ten—year trends and, in some instances, extend back to
1955.
COLLECTION METHODS:
Data are abstracted from government and private data.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Data are collected on an annual basis.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
Entire United States.
CONTA CT:
Kathleen Bradley
Transportation Data Specialist
Volpe National Center for Transportation Information
Transportation Systems Center
55 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02142
Phone: (617) 494—2614
See Contact.
PUBLICATIONS:
Department of Transportation, Research and Special
Programs Administration. 1990. National
Transportation Statistics Annual Report, 1990.
DOT-TSC-RSPA-90-2. Cambridge, MA:
Department of Transportation.
—. 1990. Transportation Safety Information Report,
1989 Annual Summary. DOT-TSC-RSPA-90-4.
Cambridge, MA: Department of Transportation,
Volpe National Transportation Systems Center.
—. 1990. U.S. International Air Travel Statistics, CY
1989. Cambridge, MA: Department of
Transportation, Volpe National Transportation
Systems Center.
DATABASE(S):’
None provided.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Marine Pollution Retneval System
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Marine Pollution Retrieval System
(.)FFICE:
U.S. Coast Guard
Pollution Response
Washington, DC 20593
Phone: (202) 267—2611
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
See Contact.
The Marine Pollution Retrieval System contains details of
pollution incidents in the coastal zone where the Coast
Guard is the on—scene coordinator and in the inland zone
where Coast Guard personnel assist an on—scene
coordinator for the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA).
I)ATA COVERAGE:
Records are kept on: oil spills (number, volume, date,
substance, costs for federally—funded responses, and case
histories); spills of hazardous substances (substance
name, CHRIS ID code, physical/chemical properties);
geographic infonnation (latitude and longitude and/or
river mile number, waterbody name, city, state, and,
where applicable, vessel name and ID); facility
in Format ion (name, address. ID codes); and transportation
information (air, land, inland, and coastal waterways).
COLLECTION METHODS:
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended
(Section 311), and Executive Order 11735 require that any
discharge of an oil or a hazardous substance in a harmful
quantity be reported to the U.S. Coast Guard. Data are
reported for actual spills only, i.e., discharges which
entered the water. Incidents which are reported toEPA and
occurred in waters under Coast Guard jurisdiction are also
compiled. A sample data reporting form is provided in the
Coast Guard publication listed below.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Data are collected when spills occur.
(,EOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
Entire United States.
CONTACT:
Commandant (G—MEP—2)
Marine Information Branch
U.S. Coast Guard
2100 Second St., SW
PUBLICATIONS:
Coast Guard. 1989. Polluting Incidents In and Around
U.S. Waters, 1984, 1985, and 1986 (and earlier
reports in this series). COMDTINST. M16450
series. Washington, DC.
DATABASE(S):
Marine Pollution Retrieval System .(MPRS)
MPRS is a computer—based system developed by
the Coast Guard to support Pollution Response.
Initially designed for the Collection and
Maintenance of discharge data, subsequent
modifications have been made to permit the
inclusion of additional data describing clean—up
(response) activities and penalty actions. MPRS is
available to Congress, government agencies,
academia, and private interests.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
National Air Pollution Control Program
OFFICE:
CONTACT:
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
National Air Pollution Control Progmm
Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards
Data Analysis Section
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Air Pollution Control Program collects and analyzes
data on ambient air quality and air pollution levels and
compares them to National Ambient Air Quality
Standards (NAAQS).
DATA COVERAGE:
Ambient concentrations of the following criteria air
pollutants are monitored and analyzed for ten—year trends
and recent changes: sulfur dioxide; nilrogen dioxide;
carbon monoxide; total suspended particulates; ozone;
and lead.
Emission estimates are available for particulates, sulfur
oxides, nitrogen oxides, reactive volatile organic
compounds. carbon monoxide, and lead. Data are broken
down by the following emission sources: transportation
(e.g., motor vehicles, aircraft); stationary fuel combustion
(e.g., coal, natural gas); industrial processes (e.g., copper,
pulp mills); solid waste disposal; and miscellaneous
sources (e.g., forest tires, agricultural burning). Air
quality trends for major urban areas are provided.
COLLECTION METHODS:
Ambient air quality conditions are based upon actual
direct measurements. The data are analyzed for trends and
these trends are supplemented with trends for nationwide
emissions, which are based upon best available
engineering calculations, Data are collected and reported
to EPA by state and local agencies.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Data are collected hourly and daily. Estimates are
provided for 1940, 1950, 1960, and 1970 to give an
historical perspective on national air quality and pollutant
emissions and for 1975 to present as an indication of
recent trends.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
All fifty states, with metropolitan statistical areas
(population greater than 500,000) more heavily analyzed.
Thomas C. Curran, Chief
Data Analysis Section
Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards
Environmental Protection Agency, MD—14
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phones: (919) 541—5558 or (919) 541—5467
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
See Contact.
PUBLICATIONS:
Environmental Protection Agency. 1992. National Air
Quality and Emissions Trends Report, 1991 (and
earlier reports in this series).
EPA-450-R-92-001. Research Triangle Park,
NC.
—. 1992. National Air Pollutants Emissions Estimates
1900—1991 (and earlier reports in this series).
EPA-450-R-92-013. Research Triangle Park,
NC.
DATABASE(S):
Aerometric Infonnation Retrieval System (AIRS)
The AIRS contains data on air quality and pollution
collected from slate and local agencies.
Contact:
Andrea Kelsey
National Air Data Branch
Environmental Protection Agency
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: (919) 541—5549
Howard Wright
National Air Data Branch
Environmental Protection Agency
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: (919) 541—5584
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Program, Long—Term Monitoring Project
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Program, Long—Term
Monitoring Project
OFFICE:
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
Office of Ecological Processes and Effects Research
Corvallis Environmental Research Labomtory
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Long—Term Monitoring Project (LTMP) was
initiated in 1983 to monitor trends in low—acid
neutralizing capacity (ANC) surface waters across a
gradient of acidic atmospheric deposition. LTMP
operates with cooperators affiliated with federal agencies
and universities in six geographic regions. The LTMP was
preceded by the National Surface Water Survey and
continued after it.
DATA COVERAGE:
Variables monitored include p1-I, ANC, calcium,
magnesium, potassium, sodium, sulfate, chloride, nitrate,
dissolved organic carbon, and aluminum. Trend data are
not available because of the short period of record (since
1983).
COLLECTION METHODS:
See Publications.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Data are collected seasonally.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
Coverage includes approximately ninety lake sites in
Maine, Vermont. the Adirondacks, and the Upper
Midwest; two mountainous regions of Colorado; and
approximately eight streams in the Catskills area of New
York.
CONTACT:
John Stoddard
Technical Director, TIME/Long—Term Monitoring
Environmental Research Laboratory—Corvallis
Environmental Protection Agency
200 SW 35th St.
Corvallis, OR 97333
Phone: (503) 754-4441
See Contact.
PUBLICATIONS:
Ford, J. 1988. Long—Term Monitoring and Acid
Deposition. Washington, DC: Environmental
Protection Agency.
Newell, A.D. 1987. Predicting spring lake chemistry from.
fall samples. In: R. Perry, R.M. Harrison, J.N.B.
Bell, and J.N. Lester, eds. Acid Rain: Sciemitific
and Technical Advances. London: Selper Ltd.
—, A.D., C.F. Powers, and SJ. Christio. 1987. Analysis
of Data from Long—Tenn Monitoring of Lakes.
EPA— 00/4—87/0l4. Corvallis, OR: Environmen-
tal Protection Agency, Office of Research and De-
velopmnent.
DATABASE(S):
None provided.
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National Surface Water Survey
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
National Surface Water Survey
OFFICE:
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Office of Ecological Processes and Effects Research
Environmental Research Laboratory
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The National Surface Water Survey consists of two parts:
the National Lake Survey and the National Stream
Survey.
The purpose of the National Lake Survey is to quantify,
with known statistical confidence, the current status,
extent, and chemical and biological characteristics of
lakes in regions of the United States that are potentially
sensitive to acidic deposition.
The purpose of the National Stream Survey (NSS) is to
determine the percentage, extent, and location of streams
in the United States that are presently acidic or have low
acid—neutralizing capacity and may, therefore, be
susceptible to future acidification, as well as to identify
streams that represent important classes in each region for
possible use in more intensive studies or long—term
monitoring. The NSS provides an overview of stream
water chemistry in regions of the United States that are
expected. on. the basis of previous alkalinity data, to
contain predominantly low acid—neutralizing capacity
waters.
DATA COVERAGE:
Variables monitored include: acid neutralizing capacity
(ANC). aluminum, ammonium, base cations,
conductance, major ions, metals, nitrate, organics, pH,
and sulfate.
COLLECTION METHODS:
A randomly selected subset of lakes was sampled using
appropriate methods. The sample results were then
weighted to estimate the chemical compositions of lake
populations with known confidence. Uncertainties with
Lime of sampling, spatial variability, and population
definition are included in specific research projects to
improve confidence in estimates.
The NSS employed a randomized, systematic sample of
regional stream populations and used rigorous quality
assurance protocols for field sampling and laboratory
chemical analysis.
“Index” sample taken at the time of the fall overturn for
lakes and high and low flow for streams.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
Northeastern, Southeastern, Upper Midwest, and Western
United States for lakes, and Middle Atlantic, Southeast,
and Southern Blue Ridge Province for streams.
CONTACT:
Dixon Landers
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Research Laboratory
200 SW 35th St.
Corvallis, OR 97333
Phone: (503) 754—4427
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
See Contact.
PUBLICATIONS:
Brakke. D.F., D.H. Landers and J.M. Eifers. 1988.
Chemical and physical characteristics of lakes in
the northeastern United States. Environ. Sci.
Technol. 22: 1.55—163.
Brakke, D.F., D.H. Landers and J.M. Eilers. 1987.
Hydrologic and chemical characteristics of
darkwater, clearwater, and acidic lakes in the
United States. In: Proceedings of UNESCO/DiP
Symposium.
Eilers, J.M., D.F.Brakke, D.H. Landers and P.E. Kellar.
1988. Characteristics of lakes in mountainous
areas of the western United States. Verh. Internat.
Verein. Limnol. 23: 144—151.
Eilers. J.M., D.H. Landers and D.F. Brakke. 1988.
Chemical and physical characteristics of lakes in
the southeastern United States. Environ. Sci.
Technol. 22:172—177.
Eilers, J.M., D.F. Brakke and D.H. Landers. 1987.
Chemical and physical characteristics of lakes in
the Upper Midwest, United States. Environ, Sci.
Technol. 22:164—172.
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National Surface Water Survey
Eilcrs, J.M., P. Kanciruk, R.A. McCord, W.S. Overton,
L.Hook, D.J. Buck, D.F. Brakke, P.E. Lellar, M.S.
DeHan, M.E. Silverstein and D.H. Landers. 1987.
Characteristics of Lakes in the Western United
Slates. Vol 2, Data Compendium for Selected
Physical and Chemical Variables.
EP/600/3—86--054b. Washington, DC: Environ-
mental Protection Agency.
Flerlihy, A.T., P.R. Kaufmann and M.E. Mitch. 1991.
Chemical characteris cs of streams in the eastern
United States: II. Sources of acidity and low ANC
streams. Water Resourees Researeh. 27:624—642.
Herlihy, A.T., P.R. Kaufmann, M.E. Mitch and D.D.
Brown. 1990. Regional estimates of acid mine
drainage impacts on streams of the Mid—Atlantic
and southeastern United States. Water, Air, and
Soil Pollution. 50:91—107.
Kaufinann, P.R., A.T. Herlihy, M.E. Mitch and W.S.
Overlon. 1991. Chemical characteristics of
streams in the eastern United States: I. Synoptic
survey design, acid base status, and regional
patterns. Water Resource Research. 27:611—627.
Kaufmann, P.R., A.T. Herlihy, J.W. Elwood, M.E. Mitch,
W.S. Overton, M.J. Sale, J.J. Messer, K.A. Cou-
gan, D.V. Peck, K.H. Reckhow, AJ. Kinney, S.J.
Christie, D.D. Brown, CA. Hagley and H.I. Jager.
1988. Chemical Characteristics of Streams in the
Mid—Atlantic and Southeastern United States.
Vol. 1, Population Descriptions and Physiochemi-
cat Relationships. EPAJ600/3—88/021a. Washing-
ton, DC: Environmental Protection Agency.
Landers, D.H., W.S. Overton, R.A. Linthurst and D.F.
Brakke. 1988. Eastern lake survey: Regional
estimates of lake chemistry. Environ. Sci. Technol.
22:128—135.
Landers, D.H., J.M. Eilers, D.F. Brakke, W.S. Overton,
P.E. Kellar, M.E. Silverstein. R.D. Schonbrod,
R.E. Crowe, R.A. Linthurst, J.M. Omernik,
S.A. Teague and E.P. Meier. 1987.Characteristics
of Lakes in the Western United States. Vol. 1,
PopulationDescriptions and Physicochemical
Relationships. EPA/600/3—86/054a. Washington,
DC: Environmental Protection Agertcy.
Linthurst, R.A., D.H. Landers, J.M. Ellers, D.F. Brakke,
W.S. Overton, E.P. Meier and R.E. Crowe. 1986.
Characteristics of Lakes in the Eastern United
States. Vol. 1, Population Descriptions and Physi-
cochemical Relationships. EPA/600/4—86/007a.
Washington, DC: Environmental Protection
Agency.
Mitch, M.E.,P.R. Kaufmann, A.T. Herlihy, W.S. Overton,
and MJ. Sale. 1990. National Stream Survey
Database Guide. EPA/60018—90/055. Washington,.
DC: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Overton,W.S., P. Kancinjk, L.A. Hook. J.M. Eilers, DII.
Landers, D.F. Brakke, D.J. Blick, Jr., R.A. Lin-
thurst, M.D. DeHaan and J.M. Omernik. 1986.
Characteristics of Lakes in the Eastern United
States. Vol.2, Lakes Samples and Descriptive Sta-
tistics for Physical and Chemical Variables.
EPA/600/4—86/007b. Washington, DC: Environ-
mental Protection Agency.
Sale, Mi., P.R. Kaufmann, H.I. Jager, J.M. Coe, K.A.
Cougan, A.J. Kinney, M.E. Mitch and W.S. Over-
ton. 1988. Chemical Characteristics of Streams of
the Mid—Atlantic and Southeastern United States.
Volume II: Streams Sampled, Descriptive Statis-
tics, and Compendium of Physical and Chemical
Data. EPA/600/3—88/021b. Washington, DC: U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency.
DATABASE(S):
The database is available: see Contact, and Mitch, et al.
(1990) under Publications.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Information System
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability
Information System
OFFICE:
CONTACTS:
Office of Emergency and Remedial Response
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIP11ON:
The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Com-
pensation and Liability Information System (CERCLIS)
contains information on abandoned or uncontrolled haz-
ardous waste sites.
DATA COVERAGE:
The CERCLIS database contains information on the loca-
tion of over 30,000 sites. In addition, the database con-
tains information on pre—remedial actions such as the dis-
covery date and the completion date of a preliminary as-
sessment, site inspection, and the date of final hazardous
ranking determination. Of the sites, over 1,200 are listed
on the National Priority List (NPL). CERCLIS also con-
tains information such as: description of NPL site (pre-
dominaifl land uses, waste treatment slorage and disposal,
distance to nearest population); owner/generator informa-
tion; regulatory and response history; waste description
(physical state, predominant waste type and quantity of
waste); environmental impact information; water use in-
formation; and the remedial events occurring at the NPL
sites, including planned and actual starts and completions,
prior year obligations, current year obligations, and Out-
lays to date.
COLLECTION METHODS:
Data are collected during inventory, assessment, and
cleanup of uncontrolled hazardous waste sites. EPA
Regional Offices maintain the data in CERCLIS
databases.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
On—line updating.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
Sites throughout the entire United States and the
territories.
For telephone inquiries concerning the database, call
(703) 538—7234.
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
Written requests for information should be addressed to:
Freedom of Information Officer
Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
PUBLICATIONS:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Solid
Waste and Emergency Response. 1991. Superfund
NPL Characterization Project: National Results.
EPA/540/8—91/069. Washington, DC.
DATABASE(S):
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation
and Liability Information System (CERCLIS)
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Environmental Radiation Ambient Monitoring System
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Environmental Radiation Ambient Monitoring System
OFFICE:
Office of Radiation Programs
National Air and Radiation Environmental Laboratory
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Environmental Radiation Ambient Monitoring
System (ERAMS) was implemented in 1973 and has
operated continuously ever since. The ERAMS monitors
radioactivity associated with air, drinking water, surface
waler, and milk. Prior to 1973 and dating back to 1960,
several national networks of environmental radiation
sampling stations were operated by the U.S. Public Health
Service. When EPA was established, these networks were
consolidated and modified into the single national
network now known as ERAMS.
DATA COVERAGE:
1)ata for pasteurized milk include concentrations of: Jo-
dine(1}—l 31, Barium(Ba)—140, Cesium(Cs)—1 37, Potas-
sium(K)—40, Strontium(Sr)—89, Sr—90, and Car-
bon(C)—14. For airborne particulates: Geiger—Mueller
field estimates, gross beta, gamma scans, Pluto-
nium(Pu)—238, Pu—239, Pu—240, Uranium(U)—234,
U—235, U—238, and Krypton(Kr)—85. For precipitation:
llydrogen(H)—3, gross beta, gamma scans, Pu—238,
Pu—239, Pu—240, U—234, U—235, and U—238. For drink-
lug water: H—3, gamma scans, gross alpha, gross beta, Ra-
dwm(Ra)—226, Ra—228, Sr—89, Sr—90, Pu—238, Pu—239,
Pu—240, U—234, U—235, U—238, and 1—13 1. For surface
water: H—3 and gamma scans.
COLLECTION METHODS:
i’he ERAMS program includes 332 sampling stations
distributed throughout the fifty states, the Virgin Islands,
Panama Canal, and Puerto Rico. Stations were selected to
provide optimum radiation source and population
coverage. Many stat ions are located downstream from
nuclear power plants. See Publications for description of
methods.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Analytical frequency is different for different analyses,
ranging from twice weekly for gross beta in air to every
Iwo years for Krypton—85. Analytical frequencies for
specific radionuclides can be found in the quarterly
1ublicatio1 “Environmental Radiation Data” and the
“Environmental Radiation Ambient Monitoring System
(ERAMS) Manual.”
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
Sampling stations are sited throughout the fifty states, the
Virgin Islands, Panama Canal, and Puerto Rico.
CONTACT:
Dr. John 0. Griggs
National Air and Radiation Environmental Laboratory
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1504 Avenue A
Montgomery. AL 36115
Phone: (205) 270—3450
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
Dr. Charles M. Petko
National Air and Radiation Environmental Laboratory
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1504 Avenue A
Montgomery, AL 36115
Phone: (205) 270—3411
PUBLICATIONS:
Environmental Protection Agency. Environmental
Radiation Data (quarterly). Montgomery, AL.
—. Analytical Capability of the Environmental Radiation
Ambient Monitoring System. Washington, DC.
—. Radiological Health Data and Reports. Washington,
DC.
DATABASE(S):
Environmental Radiation Ambient Monitoring System
(ERAMS)
The ERAMS contains analytical data from
approximately 1973 to the present covering the
main networks of ERAIvIS for the following
media: air particulates, precipitation, drinking
water, surface water, and milk. The data are
organized geographically by city and state and
include latitude and longitude plotting
coordinates.
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Hazardous Waste Survey
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Hazardous Waste Survey
OFFICE:
Office of Solid Waste
Communications, Analysis and Budget Division
Information Management Staff
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
Entire United States.
CONTACT:
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
For RCRIS:
The office of Solid Waste manages two major national
infonnation systems to support the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle C
program: the Resource Conservation and Recovery
Information System (RCRIS) and the Biennial Reporting
System (BRS).
Kevin Phelps
OSWflnformation Management Branch (OS—3 12)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
401 MStreet,SW
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: (202) 260—4697
J)ATA COVERAGE:
For BRS:
RCRIS is a national program management and inventory
system of RCRA hazardous waste handlers. Handlers are
characterized as fitting one or more of the following
categories: Treatment, storage and disposal facilities
(TSDFs); large quantity generators (LQGs); small
quantity generators (SQGs); and transporters. RCRIS
captures identification and location data for all handlers
and a wide range of information on TSDFs regarding
penn it/closure status, compliance with federal and state
regulations, and cleanup activities.
BRS is a national system that collects data on the
generation. management, and minimization of hazardous
waste. BRS captures detailed data on the generation of
hazardous waste from LQGs and data on waste
management practices from TSDFS. These data are
collected every other year and provide the ability to
perform trend analysis.
COLLECTION METHODS:
Data are collected through the Biennial Hazardous Waste
Report, EPA Forms (Notification and Part A Permit
Applications), other data submittals by hazardous waste
facilities (Part B Pennit Applications) as well as
inspections and assessment of RCRA sites.
COLLECTiON FREQUENCY:
Data maintained in the BRS are collected every two years.
Data maintained in the RCRIS are collected as the event or
activity occurs (i.e., as the Notification of Hazardous
Waste Activity Fonn is submitted or as inspections are
performed).
John Fogarty
OSWllnformation Management Branch (OS—312)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: (202) 260—4697
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
Liza Hearns
OSWflnformation Management Branch (OS—312)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: (202) 260—4697
PUBLICATIONS:
Office of Solid Waste. 1991. 1987 National Biennial
RCRA Hazardous Waste Report. Washington,
DC: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
—. 1992. Hazardous Waste FOIA Reports Catelog.
Washington, DC: Environmental Protection
Agency.
DATABASE(S):
Biennial Reporting System (1989)
Resource Conservation and Recovery Information
System (RCRIS)
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Non—Hazardous Waste Survey
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Non—Hazardous Waste Survey
OFFI CE:
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
Office of Solid Waste
Office of Policy, Planning and Information
Information Management Staff
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRWFION:
Data are collected through survey and reporting
mechanisms on non—hazardous (“solid”) wastes
generation and management. Various capabilities are
available for retrieving and analyzing these data.
Generally, the information available consists of regulated
entities and waste volumes generated and managed.
J)ATA COVERAGE:
National statistics are available for wastes generated and
managed. The data covers the industrial sector and the
municipal landfill sector.
industrial: Statistics are available on the amounts of
non—liazardous waste by type of industry (e.g., textile,
pulp and paper, water treatment), management practices
(e.g., landfills, surface impoundments, incineration,
recycling), and by size of establishment.
Municipal Landfills: Trend data are available on:
quantity of materials generated in the municipal waste
stream (including paper, glass, metal, and plastics, rubber,
leather, textiles, wood, and other nonfood waste, and
food, yard, and miscellaneous inorganic waste); quantity
and type of waste accepted and refused (e.g., household,
commercial, construction); quantity of materials
recovered from the municipal waste stream; quantity of
materials generated and recovered per capita; size and
capacity of facility; monitoring systems; types of liners
and covers; hydrological characteristics and proximity to
drinking water supplies; and number of persons using
these sources.
COLLECTION METHODS:
Data are collected by survey methods and direct reporting.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Data collection and reporting frequency range from once
to every two years.
Entire United States.
CONTACT:
Myra Gaibreath, Chief
OSWIIn formation Management Branch (OS—3 12)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: (202) 260—4697
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
See Contact.
PUBLICATIONS:
Office of Solid Waste and Office of Emergency Response.
1988. National Survey of Solid Waste (Municipal)
Landfill Facilities. Washington, DC: Environ-
mental Protection Agency.
—. 1990. Characterization of Municipal Solid Waste in
the United Slates: 1990 Update. EPA—530 —
SW—90—042. Washington, DC: Environmental
Protection Agency.
—. 1992. Characterization of Municipal Solid Waste in
the United States: 1992 update. EPA—530 —
R—92—019. Washington, DC.
DATABASE(S):
Industrial Subtitle D Survey
Municipal Landfill Subtitle D Survey
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Toxics Release Inventory
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Toxics Release Inventory
OFFICE:
Office of Toxic Substances
Economics and Technology Division
SUMMARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) is a mandatory
annual inventory of the release of 328 toxic chemicals to
air, water, land, and off—site disposal from more than
17,000 manufacturing facilities across the country.
DATA COVERAGE:
Data collected include: facility information, including
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and National
Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit numbers;
pounds/year emissions information for air, water, and
land disposal, and off—site transfers of wastes; treatment
processes and efficiencies; and waste reduction data.
COLLECTION METHODS:
The Emergency Planning and Community Right—
to—Know Act requires manufacturers to report to EPA and
the states on the amounts of over 300 toxic chemicals that
they release directly to air, water, or land, or that they
transfer to offsite facilities that treat or dispose of wastes.
Facilities are required only to report data that are already
known or reasonably ascertainable to them, e.g.,
engineering estimates. They are not required to measure
or otherwise verify the data they submit. Survey
submissions on forms are tabulated and stored by EPA on
computer tape or disc. and the data are compiled into an
annual inventory of releases and transfers.
COLLECTION FREQUENCY:
Data are collected yearly through mandatory industry
reporting.
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
Entire United States.
CONTACT:
Samuel Sasnett
Environmental Protection Specialist
Economics & Technology Division (TS—792A)
Office of Toxic Substances
Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: (202) 260—1821
FOR PUBLIC INQUIRIES:
See Contact.
PUBLICATIONS:
Environmental Protection Agency. 1991. The Toxics
Release Inventory: National and Local
Perspectives. EPA 560/4—91—014. Washington,
DC.
—. 1992. 1990 Toxic Release Inventory: Public Data
Release. EPA—700—S—92—002. Washington, DC.
DATABASE(S):
TOXNET [ Foxic Release Inventory
All data from the Toxic Release Inventory include
more than 74,000 reports filed by 17,000
manufacturing facilities on 328 toxic chemicals.
Data are also available on diskette, CD—ROM,
tape, and microfiche.
For more information, contact:
•National Library of Medicine
Phone: (301) 496—6531
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DATABASE INDEX
Acid Deposition System (ADS) 69
Aerometric Information Retrieval System (AIRS) 79
Agricultural Pesticide Use in Coastal Areas 33
Aggregated Water Use Data System (AWIJDS) 72
Annual Survey of Government Finance 14
Annual Survey of Government Employment 14
Biennial Reporting System (1989) 85
Books 58
Breeding Bird Survey Database 60
CENDATA 16,18
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Information System (CERCLIS) 83
Computer Mapping and Analysis System (CMAS) 28
Consolidated Timber Sale Information System 43
Eastwide Forest Inventory Database 6
Environmental Contaminant Data Management System (ECDMS) 54
Environmental Radiation Ambient Monitoring System (ERAMS) 84
Farm and Ranch IrrigatiOn Survey 12
Forest Inventory and Analysis 6
Forest Service Range Management Information System (FSRAMIS) 7
Giazing Authorization and Billing System 41
HANES 40
Highway Statistics Information Retrieval System (HS [ RS) 76
Industrial Subtitle D Survey 86
Inventory Data System (IDS) 42.
Land Ownership Status (LOS) 8
Major Land Uses Database (MLU) 2
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Marine Pollution Retrieval System (MPRS) 78
Master Deed Listing 46
Material Disposal System 43
MINES-DATA 45
Month and State Current Emissions Trends (MSCET) Database 34
Municipal Landfill Subtitle D Survey 86
National Coastal Pollutant Discharge Inventory 33
National Forest Fire Report Database 11
National Resources Inventory Database 3
National Resource Planning Act (RPA) Timber Database 6
National Shellfish Register 25
National Status and Trends Program Database 21, 30
Nationwide Trails Inventory (by NPS Region) 50
Range Management Automated System 41
Real Property Information System 61
Recreation Information Management (RIM) 9
Resource Conservation and Recovery Information System (RCRIS) 85
River Mileage Classification for Components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System 51
State Water Use Data System (SWUDS) 73
Statistical Summary of America’s Long—Distance Trails 50
Statistical Summary of America’s National Recreational Trails 50
Timber Sale Information System 43
TOXNET/Toxics Release Inventory 87
U.S.GeoData 65
WATSTORE 64, 67, 70
Wetland Plant Species Database 58
Wetland Values Citation Database 58
Wetland Geographic Infonnation System 58
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KEY WORD INDEX
A
Acid precipitation, 68
Agriculture, land use, 1
See also Cropland, Irrigation
Air
pollution, 34,48, 79
pollution, expenditures to control, 19
quality, 47,48, 79
radioactivity, 84
See also Emissions
B
Birds
breeding, 60
contaminant levels in, 53
migratory, 61
See also Waterfowl
C
Carbon dioxide, 36
ambient conditions, 34
emission trends, 34
Carbon monoxide, 39,79
Census, decennial, 15
CERCLIS, 83
Chemicals
contaminant levels in fish arid wildlife, 20, 22, 29, 53
contaminants in marine sediments, 20
organic, volatile, 34, 79
organochlorine, 39, 53
toxic, 87
Climate, 31, 36
Coasts
environmental quality, 20, 22
pollutant discharge, 32
population, 17
Conservation needs, 3
Contamination
See Pollution; Radiation
Cropland
erosion, 3
use, 1
Cultural resources, 41
D
Ducks
See Birds; Waterfowl
E
Emissions, 34, 36, 79
Energy, 35
Estuaries, pollutant discharge, 32
Expenditures to control and abate pollution, 19
by state and local governments, 13
F
Fire, forest, 11
Fisheries, 26
shellfish, 24, 26, 27, 29
Fishing, 26, 55
Forests, 1
Bureau of Land Management lands, 41
disease, 4
fire, 1.1
inventory, 5
land areas, 1, 8, 65
pest management, 4
range management, 7
recreation areas, 9
timber sales, 43
tree planting, 10
use, 41
Fuel
consumption, 75
heating, 35
production, 35
radioactive, 38
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G
Ctas,natural, 35
See also Oil and gas pipelines
Grazing
Bureau of Land Management land, 42
Forest Service land, 7
non—federal land, 3
pennits, 41
Greenhouse gases, 36
Groundwater, 63
H
Hazardous waste, 78, 83, 85
Hazards, water, 74
Health, 39
Flighways, 1,75
See also Transportation
Horses and burros, 7,41
Hunting, 55
M
Manufacturing, pollution abatement, 19
Marine organisms
contaminant concentrations, 20, 22, 29
resources, 27
See also Fisheries
Marine pollution, 78
Master deed listing, NPS, 46
Milk, radioactivity, 84
Minerals,41, 44
National Park System
gaseous pollutants, 47
lands, 46
visibility monitoring, 48
visitor use, 52
Nitrogen oxides
ambientconditions, 79
emission trends, 34, 79
Nutrition, 39
I
Industrial waste, 85
See Manufacturing
Irrigation, 12
Lakes, 80
Land areas
Bureau of Land Management lands, 41
Fish and Wildlife Service lands, 61
National Forest System lands, 8
National Park Service lands, 46
non-federal land, 3
Land cover, 65
Land use, 1,65
forest, 5
irrigation, 12
Lead, 32, 39,44, 53, 63, 66, 79
Oceans, pollutant discharge
See Coasts; Fisheries; Marine resources
Oil
gas pipelines, and, 77
production, 35
spills, 78
Ozone, 34, 47, 79
Parks
p
See National Park System
-Päfiiculates, 48
ambient conditions, 79
emission trends, 79
Pesticides
residues in fish and wildlife, 20, 22,29, 53
residues in humans, 39
Plants
forests, 5
wetlands, 57
Pollution
air, 31, 34, 47, 48, 79
coastal discharge, 32
N
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expenditures to control and abate, 13, 19
water, 63,66,74,78, 80,81,87
Population, 15
estimates, human, 17
wildlife, 41
Precipitation
acid, 68
rain, 31, 36
Radiation, ambient, 84
Radioactive fuel and waste, 38
Range, 41
ecological condition, 3, 7,42
Recreation, 41
forest, 9
government expenditures, 13
parks, 52
rivers, 51
trails, 9,49
wildlife—associated, 55
Rivers, wild and scenic, 51
Shellfish, waters, 24
Shrimp, 26, 27
Soil resources, 3
Solid waste, 13, 19, 86, 87
Streamflow, 70
Streams, 63,66, 70, 81
Sulfur dioxide, 34, 47, 79
ambient conditions, 47, 79
emission trends, 34, 79
T
Timber sales, 43
Tobacco, 39
Trails, 9,49
Transportation, 75, 77
See also Highways
Tree planting, 10
V
Visibility monitoring, National Park Service, 48
Waste
hazardous, 78, 83, 85
non—hazardous, 86
radioactive, 38
Water
conditions, 63, 70, 81.
ground, 63
pollution, 78
pollution, expenditures to control, 19
quality, 63, 66, 74,81
radioactivity, 63,66, 84
resources, 3, 70, 74
surface, 80, 81
use, 12,72
Waterfowl, 61
breeding, 62
See also Birds
Weather, 31, 36
Wetlands, 57, 62
Wildlife
pesticides and chemicals, 53
populations, 41
recreation, and, 55
refuges, 61
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