OFFICE OF
ENVIRONMENTAL
INFORMATION
FEBRUARY 2009
For More Information
Charles Freeman
Chief, Information
Exchange Technology
Branch
freeman.charles@epa.gov
202-566-1694
EPA's CDX Web site:
http://www.epa.gov/cdx
CDX
CENTRAL DATA
EXCHANGE
Central Data Exchange
The Central Data Exchange (CDX) is EPA's center of excellence for electronic reporting and
data exchange via the web and as EPA's point of presence on the Environmental Information
Exchange Network. CDX manages thousands of data transactions with States, Tribes, industry,
and other federal agencies through a service oriented architecture. CDX provides standardized
and secure information collection services that meet the needs of many EPA Program partners
throughout the Agency. CDX will continue to expand, adding more data flows and services to
simplify reporting, improve data quality and reduce burden for its customers.
Background
The Government Paperwork Elimination Act
(GPEA) establishes a framework that requires
and promotes electronic reporting when it can
contribute to reduced burden on the public.
CDX is EPA's response to GPEA to help with
this burden reduction. In addition, the states
and EPA, recognizing the need for an
information exchange system to meet the
needs of environmental decision-makers at all
levels, committed to a partnership to build an
environmental data exchange system. EPA
and States proposed the development of the
Exchange Network. The Exchange Network
connects EPA and state environmental
databases over the Web using CDX as EPA's
exchange Node on the Exchange Network.
CDX BENEFITS
Simplified reporting: Complete one
electronic form instead of multiple paper
forms.
Improved data collection: Increased data
quality, timeliness, accessibility, and
security
Reduced burden: Reduce time and
resources expended to fill out and process
submissions.
Reduced costs: Centralized, shared
services eliminates the need for redundant
data systems and reduces data collection
and management costs
CROMERR Support: Centralized services
to comply with the Cross-Media Electronic
Reporting Rule
Current Status
Over the past two years, CDX has delivered
an average of 110,000 submissions annually
to EPA. Currently, CDX has over 120,000 user
registrations. CDX supports nearly 50
environmental data exchange activities with their electronic reporting and data exchange
needs. In addition, 20 Programs are currently in varying stages of planning or design for
future deployment. EPA is also in the process of expanding CDX to support data exchanges
with other federal agencies as well as internationally. The Office of Environmental Information
has continued to drive down the cost reporting and data exchange by making available
centralized services that can be leveraged by multiple EPA Programs.
On-going Activities
Operating, maintaining and enhancing CDX, and continuing to evolve with new
technology to provide the most cost effective data flow services
Partnering with States, Tribes, EPA Programs and Regions to implement successful
information sharing on the Exchange Network;
Deploying new data flows and services, such as automated fee collections and
messaging/alerts subscriptions;
Implementing services that allow for electronic reporting of confidential business
information; and
Helping system owners comply with the Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Regulation
standards.
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ENVIRONMENTAL
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Progress to Date
CDX currently collects data and distributes it on behalf of 51 Agency information Programs
OA
Environmental Appeals Board (EAB)
OAR
Air Quality System (AQS)
AQS Data Mart
EnviroFlash
- CAP Module
- Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ ) Module
- UV Index Module
National Emissions Inventory (NEI)
Ozone Depleting Substances Tracking System (ODS CBI)
OTAQ DCFUEL
Radiation Network (RadNet)
Vehicle Engine Regulation Information For You (VERIFY)
- Heavy Duty In-use Diesel (HDIU) Certification Module
- Light Duty Engine Certification Module
- Light Duty Certification and Fuel Economy Information
System (CFEIS) Interface Module
- Locomotive Certification Module
- Maintain Manufacturer Information
- Motorcycle/All Terrain Vehicle (MC/ATV) Certification
Module
- Non-Road
- Request for New Manufacturer Code
- Upload Compliance Document
OARM
Integrated Grants Management System/Grants
Information and Control System (IGMS)/(GICS)
OECA
eDisclosure
Integrated Compliance Information System National
Pollution Discharge Elimination System (ICIS-NPDES)
Interim Data Exchange Format (IDEF)/Pass Through
Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR)
OEI
Exchange Network Grant Semi-Annual Report
Facility Registry System (FRS) Node
Facility Registry System Update Service (FRS-US)
Substance Registry System (SRS)
Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) CD
Toxic Release Inventory-Made Easy (TRI-MEweb)
OPPTS
Lead Certifications
Lead Notifications of Abatement Activities
Lead Notifications of Abatement Training
Toxic Substances Control Act Health and Safety Data
(TSCA HaSD)
OSWER
Assessment Cleanup and Redevelopment Exchange System
(ACRES)
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Info
- Handler Module
- Biannual Reporting
- Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement
- Permitting Module
Risk Management Plan (RMP*eSubmit)
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eBEACHES
National Environmental Methods Index for Chemical,
Biological, and Radiological Methods (NEMI CBR)
Storm Water Electronic Notice of Intent (eNOI)/Notice of
Termination (eNOT)
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
(LT2)/Stage 2 Data Collection and Tracking System
(LT2/Stage2 DCTS)
Safe Drinking Water Access and Review System (SDWARS)
/ Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Regulation 2 (UCMR
2)
Safe Drinking Water Information System Operational Data
Store (SDWIS ODS)
Underground Injection Control (UIC)
Water Contaminant Information Tool (WCIT)
Water Quality Exchange (WQX)
R5
Great Lakes Environmental Database Query System
(GLENDA)
Minnesota
Minnesota Reach Address Database (RAD)
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