Policies and Procedures

This Data Standards Policy establishes principles, responsibilities, and requirements for the development, maintenance, and implementation of data standards within the jurisdiction of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This policy and related procedures supports the EPA’s Enterprise Architecture and Quality System for Environmental Data and Technology by underscoring EPA’s commitment to improving data quality and promoting:

Data interoperability
Exchanges
Sharing
The ability to effectively use the data in situations other than originally intended

The links below are for the policy document and its related procedures:

EPA Data Standards Policy
Data Standards Development Procedure
Data Standards Maintenance Procedure
Data Standards Waiver Procedure
Data Standards Implementation Procedure

Policies and Procedures

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