US EPA REGULATED AIR EMISSIONS FACILITIES (AFS) IN FLORIDA - AUGUST 2013

Metadata:

• Identification_Information
• Data_Quality_Information
• Spatial_Data_Organization_Information
• Spatial_Reference_Information
• Entity_and_Attribute_Information
• Distribution_Information
• Metadata_Reference_Information

Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Publication_Date: 20130812

Title:

US EPA REGULATED AIR EMISSIONS FACILITIES (AFS) IN FLORIDA - AUGUST 2013

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Washington, DC

Publisher: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Other_Citation_Details: State of Florida

Online_Linkage:

<http://www.epa.gov/enviro/html/frs_demo/geospatial_data/geo_data_state_single.html>

Description:

Abstract:

This data set contains locations of EPA-regulated air emissions facilities from the Locational Reference Tables (LRT) contained in the Envirofacts (EF) database. Information on air releases is contained in the Aerometric Information Retrieval System (AIRS), a computer-based repository for information about air pollution in the United States. This information comes from source reports by various stationary sources of air pollution, such as electric power plants, steel mills, factories, and universities, and provides information about the air pollutants they produce. In AIRS, these sources are known as facilities, and the part of AIRS associated with data about sources is called the AIRS Facility Subsystem, or AFS. The information in AFS is used by the states to prepare State Implementation Plans, to track the compliance status of point sources with various regulatory programs, and to report air emissions estimates for pollutants regulated under the Clean Air Act. Envirofacts air release information specifically relates to industrial plants and their components (stacks, points, and segments). This data provides valuable information not only about the industrial facilities, but about the chemicals they introduce into your local air. There is information available on managing operating permit application and renewals. You may use the Air Releases Query to retrieve selected data from the Envirofacts Database employing any combination of facility name, geographic location, and standard industrial classification. Additional Information is available at the EPA website <http://www.epa.gov/geospatial/> . This layer is an update to the epaafs_jul12.shp.

Purpose:

To assist in tracking the status of Air Emissions information. The information in AFS is used by the states to prepare State Implementation Plans, to track the compliance status of point sources with various regulatory programs, and to report air emissions estimates for pollutants regulated under the Clean Air Act. Tabular data (including point locations) can be accessed at <http://www.epa.gov/enviro/facts/afs/search.html>

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 20130804

Currentness_Reference: publication date

Status:

Progress: Complete

Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed

Spatial_Domain:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -87.429040

East_Bounding_Coordinate: -79.872251

North_Bounding_Coordinate: 30.983191

South_Bounding_Coordinate: 24.492815

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category

Theme_Keyword: environment

Theme_Keyword: society

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: NONE

Theme_Keyword: Air Emissions

Theme_Keyword: Air Pollution

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: none

Place_Keyword: Florida

Temporal:

Temporal_Keyword_Thesaurus: Year

Temporal_Keyword: 2013

Access_Constraints: NONE

Use_Constraints:

Although these data have been processed successfully on a computer system at the Environmental Protection Agency, no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the accuracy or utility of the data on any other system or for general or scientific purposes, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. It is strongly recommended that careful attention be paid to the contents of the metadata file associated with these data to evaluate data set limitations, restrictions or intended use. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of the data described and/or contained herein.

Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Contact_Person: EPA GIS Agency Central Support

Contact_Position: OEI RTP NCC GIS

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing address

Address: USEPA Mailroom N127-02

City: Research Triangle Park

State_or_Province: NC

Postal_Code: 27711

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 919-767-7493

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: esrisupport@epa.gov

Contact_Instructions:

Additional information about contact information is available at <http://intranet.epa.gov/rtpgis>.

Data_Set_Credit: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Security_Information:

Security_Classification_System: FIPS Pub 199

Security_Classification: No Confidentiality

Security_Handling_Description: Standard Technical Controls

Cross_Reference:

Citation_Information:

Other_Citation_Details:

EPA FRS Facilities State Single File CSV Download <http://www.epa.gov/enviro/html/frs_demo/geospatial_data/geo_data_state_single.html> single_state_fl.zip
EPA EZ Query Website: <http://www.epa.gov/enviro/html/fii/ez.html>
For additional background on the attributes listed within this service, please visit: <http://www.epa.gov/enviro/html/ef_overview.html>
Overview: <http://www.epa.gov/enviro/facts/afs/index.html>

Data_Quality_Information:

Attribute_Accuracy:

Attribute_Accuracy_Report:

GeoPlan relied on the integrity of the attribute information within the original data.

Logical_Consistency_Report: Locations are tested and reported individually

Completeness_Report: Completeness of the data set varies for individual features.

Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:

FRS uses a best-pick algorithm to provide horizontal positional information. This assigns the latitude and longitude with the best accuracy value to each facility. Because information in FRS is collected across numerous states and programs, positional accuracy for the data set varies for each individual feature and is stored on a record-level basis. Overall horizontal positional accuracy for the entire data set fluctuates as new information is received and is not estimated for the entire data set within this record. For more information on accuracy of FRS locations, visit <http://iaspub.epa.gov/sor_internet/registry/facilreg/home/overview/home.do>

Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:

Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report:

This data is provided 'as is' and its vertical positional accuracy has not been verified by GeoPlan

Lineage:

Source_Information:

Source_Scale_Denominator: Various

Type_of_Source_Media: online

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: EPA

Source_Contribution: Spatial and Attribute Information

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

GeoPlan Center downloaded the spatial data (shapefile) from the following EPA Website on 20130819:
EPA FRS Facilities State Single File CSV Download <http://www.epa.gov/enviro/html/frs_demo/geospatial_data/geo_data_state_single.html>
STATE_SINGLE_FL.csv
New Files Were Posted on 08/12/2013 and represent data extracted from FRS on 08/04/2013.
The STATE_SINGLE_FL.csv had Latitude and Longitude fields in the following projection.
The Add XY Data Tool was used to convert the table to a point layer.
Original Projection Name: GCS_North_American_1983 Details: Angular Unit: Degree (0.017453292519943295) Prime Meridian: Greenwich (0.000000000000000000) Datum: D_North_American_1983 Spheroid: GRS_1980 Semimajor Axis: 6378137.000000000000000000 Semiminor Axis: 6356752.314140356100000000 Inverse Flattening: 298.257222101000020000
Next the data was reprojected to Albers NAD83 Harn. Next point errors located in the ocean were removed.
Original Field Names: ITEM NAME OBJECTID FRS_FACILITY_DETAIL_REPORT_URL REGISTRY_ID PRIMARY_NAME LOCATION_ADDRESS SUPPLEMENTAL_LOCATION CITY_NAME COUNTY_NAME FIPS_CODE STATE_CODE STATE_NAME COUNTRY_NAME POSTAL_CODE FEDERAL_FACILITY_CODE FEDERAL_AGENCY_NAME TRIBAL_LAND_CODE TRIBAL_LAND_NAME CONGRESSIONAL_DIST_NUM CENSUS_BLOCK_CODE HUC_CODE EPA_REGION_CODE SITE_TYPE_NAME LOCATION_DESCRIPTION CREATE_DATE UPDATE_DATE US_MEXICO_BORDER_IND PGM_SYS_ACRNMS INTEREST_TYPES NAICS_CODES NAICS_CODE_DESCRIPTIONS SIC_CODES SIC_CODE_DESCRIPTIONS LATITUDE83 LONGITUDE83 CONVEYOR COLLECT_DESC ACCURACY_VALUE REF_POINT_DESC HDATUM_DESC SOURCE_DESC
Renamed fields to fit the 10 character field naming convention for shapefiles. Deleted unused and duplicate fields. Added USNG_FL_1K field and populated it. Added DESCRIPT field based on FAC_NAME. Added FGDLAQDATE field. Next a selection was performed on the field PGMS_ACRNM equal to AIRS/AFS. This selection set was exported and named: epaafs_aug13.shp

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: GeoPlan

Process_Date: 20130819

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector

Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Entity point

Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 5264

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Planar:

Map_Projection:

Map_Projection_Name: Albers Conical Equal Area

Albers_Conical_Equal_Area:

Standard_Parallel: 24.000000

Standard_Parallel: 31.500000

Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -84.000000

Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 24.000000

False_Easting: 400000.000000

False_Northing: 0.000000

Planar_Coordinate_Information:

Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair

Coordinate_Representation:

Abscissa_Resolution: 0.002048

Ordinate_Resolution: 0.002048

Planar_Distance_Units: meters

Geodetic_Model:

Horizontal_Datum_Name: North American Datum of 1983

Ellipsoid_Name: Geodetic Reference System 1980

Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.000000

Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222

Vertical_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Altitude_System_Definition:

Altitude_Resolution: 1.000000

Altitude_Encoding_Method:

Explicit elevation coordinate included with horizontal coordinates

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label: EPAAFS_AUG13

Entity_Type_Definition: EPAAFS_AUG13.DBF

Entity_Type_Definition_Source: EPA

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: OBJECTID

Attribute_Definition: Internal feature number.

Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Shape

Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.

Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: PGMS_ACRNM

Attribute_Definition:

Program System Acronym - An abbreviated name that represents the name of an information management system for an environmental program, original field name PGM_SYS_ACRNM

Attribute_Definition_Source: EPA

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: AIRS/AFS

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Aerometric Information Retrieval System (AIRS) Facility Subsystem.

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: EPA

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: PCS

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Permit Compliance System

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: EPA

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: TRIS

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Toxic Release Inventory System

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: EPA

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: CERCLIS

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Information System.

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: EPA

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: BRS

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Biennial Reporting System

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: EPA

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: RCRAINFO

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Information System.

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: EPA

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: NPDES

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program.

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: EPA

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: REG_ID

Attribute_Definition:

Registry ID - The number assigned by the Facility Linkage Application that is used to associate facility records from multiple environmental database systems that are known or believed to represent the same facility.

Attribute_Definition_Source: EPA

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: FAC_NAME

Attribute_Definition: Name of the facility or site.

Attribute_Definition_Source: EPA

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: ADDRESS

Attribute_Definition: Address of the facility or site.

Attribute_Definition_Source: EPA

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: ADDRESS2

Attribute_Definition: Secondary address of the facility or site.

Attribute_Definition_Source: EPA

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: CITY

Attribute_Definition: City of the facility or site.

Attribute_Definition_Source: EPA

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: ZIPCODE

Attribute_Definition: Zip Code of the facility or site.

Attribute_Definition_Source: EPA

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: COUNTY

Attribute_Definition: County of the facility or site.

Attribute_Definition_Source: EPA

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: FIPS_CODE

Attribute_Definition: State/County FIPS code for facility location.

Attribute_Definition_Source: EPA

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SITETYPE

Attribute_Definition: Type of Site.

Attribute_Definition_Source: EPA

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: HUCCODE

Attribute_Definition: Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC) for facility location.

Attribute_Definition_Source: EPA

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: FEDFAC_CD

Attribute_Definition: Federally Operated.

Attribute_Definition_Source: EPA

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Y

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Is federally operated.

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: EPA

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: N

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Is not federally operated.

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: EPA

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: FED_AG_NM

Attribute_Definition: Federal Agency Name.

Attribute_Definition_Source: EPA

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: CDIST_NUM

Attribute_Definition: Congressional District Number.

Attribute_Definition_Source: EPA

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: CENBLOCK

Attribute_Definition: Census Block of the facility or site.

Attribute_Definition_Source: EPA

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: CONVEYOR

Attribute_Definition:

Identification of the party that transmitted the associated latitude and longitude coordinates.

Attribute_Definition_Source: EPA

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: COLL_DESC

Attribute_Definition:

The text that describes the method used to determine the latitude and longitude coordinates for a point on the earth.

Attribute_Definition_Source: EPA

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: ACCVALUE

Attribute_Definition:

The measure of the accuracy (in meters) of the latitude and longitude coordinates.

Attribute_Definition_Source: EPA

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: REFPT_NOTE

Attribute_Definition: Reference Point Note.

Attribute_Definition_Source: EPA

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: FRS_WEB

Attribute_Definition: Facility FRS website link.

Attribute_Definition_Source: EPA

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: LATITUDE

Attribute_Definition:

Latitude of facility, site, or operable unit, in Decimal Degrees.

Attribute_Definition_Source: EPA

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: LONGITUDE

Attribute_Definition:

Longitude of facility, site, or operable unit, in Decimal Degrees.

Attribute_Definition_Source: EPA

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: CREATED

Attribute_Definition: Date created in EPA FRS system.

Attribute_Definition_Source: EPA

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: UPDATED

Attribute_Definition: Date updated in EPA FRS system.

Attribute_Definition_Source: EPA

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: USNG_FL_1K

Attribute_Definition:

Facility's 1-kilometer United States National Grid (USNG) address. The USNG is an alpha-numeric reference system based on the UTM coordinate system and is similar to the Military Grid Reference System. Use of the USNG ensures a uniform grid mapping and positional reporting system for search and rescue, emergency planning, response, and recovery. How to Read a United States National Grid (USNG) Spatial Address Website - <http://www.fgdc.gov/usng/how-to-read-usng/index_html>

Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: DESCRIPT

Attribute_Definition: GeoPlan added field based on FAC_NAME.

Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: FGDLAQDATE

Attribute_Definition: The date GeoPlan acquired the data from the Source.

Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: AUTOID

Attribute_Definition: Unique ID added by GeoPlan

Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan

Overview_Description:

Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:

The attributes provided within this data set are derived from the USEPA's Envirofacts Data warehouse. For additional background on the attributes listed within this service, please visit <http://www.epa.gov/enviro/html/ef_overview.html>.

Distribution_Information:

Distributor:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL)

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing address

Address: 431 Architecture PO Box 115706

City: Gainesville

State_or_Province: Florida

Postal_Code: 32611-5706

Country: United States

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Web site: <http://www.fgdl.org>

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Technical Support: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdlfeed.html>

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: For FGDL Software: <http://www.fgdl.org/software.html>

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:

FGDL Frequently Asked Questions: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdlfaq.html>

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Mailing list for FGDL: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdl-l.html>

Resource_Description: DOWNLOADABLE DATA

Distribution_Liability:

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Furthermore, the GIS data available in the FGDL are provided 'as is'. The University of Florida GeoPlan Center makes no warranties, guaranties or representations as to the truth, accuracy or completeness of the data provided by the data sources. The University of Florida GeoPlan Center makes no representations or warranties about the quality or suitability of the materials, either expressly or implied, including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. The University of Florida GeoPlan Center shall not be liable for any damages suffered as a result of using, modifying, contributing or distributing the materials.
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Standard_Order_Process:

Digital_Form:

Digital_Transfer_Information:

Transfer_Size: 0.141

Technical_Prerequisites:

This data is intended for use with a Geographic Information Systems or Remote Sensing software package.

Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date: 20110504

Metadata_Future_Review_Date: 20110719

Metadata_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Contact_Person: EPA GIS Agency Central Support

Contact_Position: OEI RTP NCC GIS

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing address

Address: USEPA Mailroom N127-02

City: Research Triangle Park

State_or_Province: NC

Postal_Code: 27711

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 919-767-7493

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: esrisupport@epa.gov

Contact_Instructions:

Additional information about contact information is available at <http://intranet.epa.gov/rtpgis>.

Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata

Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998

Metadata_Time_Convention: local time

Metadata_Extensions:

Online_Linkage: <http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html>

Profile_Name: ESRI Metadata Profile