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FRS Documentation

Getting Started

  • Setting Up A Data Flow with FRS: FRS Information Needs
    Describes the information needed from a national program system to set up a data flow with FRS
  • Data Resources
    FRS data is available as Web Services, Prepackaged Downloads, and Custom Downloads

Data Exchange

  • FacID v3.0 Best Practices
    Discusses common issues that may occur while setting up an inbound FacID 3.0 data exchange with FRS through the Exchange Network
  • EPA Data Exchange Flat File Format Specification
    Defines the flat file formats to be used to transfer facility identification information to the FRS for states or tribes that do not have access to the Exchange Network

Programs and Interests

  • Environmental Interest Types and Program Categories
    Descriptions of environmental interests (permits or regulatory programs), sorted by program categories (e.g., Air Programs, Animal Operations)
  • Program Crosswalks
    Data element mappings between the major EPA programs and FRS
  • Reported Interest Types Mapped to Standardized Interest Types
    A list of State reported Interest Types mapped to standardized FRS Interest Types
  • Automated and Manual Facility Merging
    This documentation showcases the methodologies used for merging duplicate facilities within FRS

Data Dictionary and Standards

  • 2013 FRS Data Model
    Displays the latest depiction of the database
  • 2013 Data Model Changes
    A description of the changes made to the 2013 Data Model
  • FRS Data Dictionary
    FRS data dictionary documentation
  • FRS Parser and Standardization Process
    Describes the name and address standardization and parser procedures
  • Facility Site Identification Data Standard
    The EPA Facility Site Identification Data Standard, Version 2.0, 2006-01-06
  • Facility Identification Template for States, Version 2
    Guidelines provided by the States for facility identification  

GIS References

  • Overview of FRS Spatial Processing
    Provides an overview of FRS Spatial Processing
  • New FRS Geospatial Structures
    Provides detail regarding updates to existing Geospatial Structures as well as information about new ones
  • 2013 FRS Geospatial Model
    Illustrates the 2013 FRS geospatial model
  • GIS Data Integration
    Describes the GIS data integration process
  • FRS Best Pick Processing
    Provides a detailed description of the process FRS uses to determine the Best Pick location for a facility

Facility Registry Service Links

  • Facility Registry Service (FRS) Overview
  • Geospatial Overview
  • Office of Information Management (OIM)

Other Sites of Interest

  • Geospatial Download
  • EnviroMapper
  • MyEnvironment
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Last updated on March 17, 2022
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