OCEAN DREDGED MATERIAL DISPOSAL SITES

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Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Publication_Date: 20080626
Title: OCEAN DREDGED MATERIAL DISPOSAL SITES
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Atlanta, GA
Publisher: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Other_Citation_Details: State of Florida
Online_Linkage: <http://www.epa.gov/region04/water/oceans/sites.html>
Description:
Abstract:
This dataset represents Ocean Dredged Material Disposal Sites (ODMDS) designated by EPA for dredged material disposal under section 102 of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA). EPA designated sites are to be used for ocean disposal to the extent feasible. This dataset also includes the Key West ODMDS which is technically not an EPA designated ODMDS, but was rather a one time use USACE selected site for the Key West dredging project.
Purpose:
The data was created to serve as base information for use in GIS systems for a variety of planning and analytical purposes.
Supplemental_Information:
Most of the dredged material disposed in the ocean is disposed at ocean dumping sites specifically designated by EPA for dredged material disposal under section 102 of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA). EPA designated sites are to be used for ocean disposal to the extent feasible.

All ocean dumping sites are required to have a site management and monitoring plan (SMMP) which can be found for each individual site at: <http://www.epa.gov/region04/water/oceans/sites.html>. Appropriate management of ocean dumping sites is aimed at assuring that disposal activities will not unreasonably degrade or endanger human health, welfare, the marine environment or economic potentialities.

Management of ocean dredged material disposal sites involves:

1. Regulating the times, the quantity, and the physical/chemical characteristics of dredged material that is dumped at the site; 2. Establishing disposal controls, conditions, and requirements to avoid and minimize potential impacts to the marine environment; and 3. Monitoring the site environs to verify that unanticipated or significant adverse effects are not occurring from past or continued use of the disposal site and that permit terms are met.

Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20080626
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: NONE
Theme_Keyword: Dredge
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: oceans
Theme_Keyword: environment
Place:
Place_Keyword: Florida
Access_Constraints: NONE
Use_Constraints: NONE
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Contact_Person: Christopher J. McArthur
Contact_Position: Ocean Dumping Program Coordinator
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 61 Forsyth Street, SW
City: Atlanta
State_or_Province: GA
Postal_Code: 30303
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (404) 562-9391
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (404) 562-9343
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: mcarthur.christopher@epa.gov
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Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Other_Citation_Details:
Ocean Dredged Material Disposal Sites (ODMDS) in the Southeast: <http://www.epa.gov/region04/water/oceans/sites.html>

Ocean Dumping In The Southeast: <http://www.epa.gov/region4/water/oceans/>


Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
GeoPlan relied on the integrity of the attribute information within the original data.
Logical_Consistency_Report:
This data is provided 'as is'. GeoPlan relied on the integrity of the original data layer's topology
Completeness_Report:
This data is provided 'as is' by GeoPlan and is complete to our knowledge.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
This data is provided 'as is' and its horizontal positional accuracy has not been verified by GeoPlan
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: Unknown
Type_of_Source_Media: online
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: USEPA
Source_Contribution: Spatial and Attribute Information
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
The GeoPlan Center received this data via email from Chris McArthur on October 14th, 2008. When received the data was in the projection NAD27. The layer was projected to NAD83 HARN. The fields in the table were created by GeoPlan based on the information available at: <http://www.epa.gov/region04/water/oceans/sites.html>.

- Added DESCRIPT field based on NAME - Added FGDLAQDATE based on date received from source. - Upcased all records in attribute table. - Renamed file from R4_ODMDS to epadrdg_jun08

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: GeoPlan
Process_Date: 20081014
Process_Step:
Process_Description: Data imported to ArcSDE and exported as a shapefile.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: GeoPlan
Process_Date: 20081021
Process_Time: 15143100

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Map_Projection_Name: Albers Conical Equal Area
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Standard_Parallel: 24.000000
Standard_Parallel: 31.500000
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False_Easting: 400000.000000
False_Northing: 0.000000
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Planar_Distance_Units: meters
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Horizontal_Datum_Name: D_North_American_1983_HARN
Ellipsoid_Name: Geodetic Reference System 80
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Altitude_Encoding_Method:
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Attribute_Domain_Values:
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Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
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Attribute_Definition: Name of site
Attribute_Definition_Source: USEPA
Attribute:
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Attribute_Definition: Size of site in nautical miles
Attribute_Definition_Source: USEPA
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DEPTH
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Attribute_Definition_Source: USEPA
Attribute:
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Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan

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Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL)
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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_Voice_Telephone:
Contact_TDD/TTY_Telephone:
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone:
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Web site: <http://www.fgdl.org>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Technical Support: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdlfeed.html>
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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>
Hours_of_Service:
Contact_Instructions:
Resource_Description: DOWNLOADABLE DATA
Distribution_Liability:
The Florida Geographic Data Library is a collection of Geospatial Data compiled by the University of Florida GeoPlan Center with support from the Florida Department of Transportation. GIS data available in FGDL is collected from various state, federal, and other agencies (data sources) who are data stewards, producers, or publishers. The data available in FGDL may not be the most current version of the data offered by the data source. University of Florida GeoPlan Center makes no guarantees about the currentness of the data and suggests that data users check with the data source to see if more recent versions of the data exist.

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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Scale is an important factor in data usage. Certain scale datasets are not suitable for some project, analysis, or modeling purposes. Please be sure you are using the best available data.

1:24000 scale datasets are recommended for projects that are at the county level. 1:24000 data should NOT be used for high accuracy base mapping such as property parcel boundaries. 1:100000 scale datasets are recommended for projects that are at the multi-county or regional level. 1:125000 scale datasets are recommended for projects that are at the regional or state level or larger.

Vector datasets with no defined scale or accuracy should be considered suspect. Make sure you are familiar with your data before using it for projects or analysis. Every effort has been made to supply the user with data documentation. For additional information, see the References section and the Data Source Contact section of this documentation. For more information regarding scale and accuracy, see our webpage at: <http://geoplan.ufl.edu/education.html>

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

Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20081028
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Contact_Person: Christopher J. McArthur
Contact_Position: Ocean Dumping Program Coordinator
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 61 Forsyth Street, SW
City: Atlanta
State_or_Province: GA
Postal_Code: 30303
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (404) 562-9391
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (404) 562-9343
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: mcarthur.christopher@epa.gov
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Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Time_Convention: local time
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