Data Standards

EPA programs use data standards to provide consistency in definitions and formats for data elements and values. These standards improve public access to meaningful environmental data. View a list of data standards developed by EPA, states, and tribes by the Environmental Data Standards Council and the Exchange Network Leadership Council.

Learn About Data Standards

• What are data standards?
• What are the benefits of using data standards?
• How do data standards contribute to quality information?
• Policies and procedures, frequent questions and more

Federal, National, and International Data Standards

• Federal data standards
• National data standards
• International data standards
• TRIBES Services / Tribal Identifier Data Standard