ECOS Data Management Work GroupSpring 2011

Why the Network?

Proliferation of incompatible, inflexible IT systems led to:• Burdensome, repetitive data entry• Inefficient batch processing • More demands for money and staff• Data quality and reliability issues• Difficulty sharing data other than with EPA• Duplication of efforts across programs

The Network as Plumbing

Tools at the End of the Pipe

There’s an App for That

• Region 7 states built an app to access Facility data on a mobile device

– Search on any term– Search current location– Search near any location

There’s an App for That

See details about site: Current / past

name Location Environmental

interests Contacts and phone

numbers

Benefits of the Exchange Network

Improved access to timelier information+

Higher quality data+

Efficiency through automation and standardization=

Better environmental and human health decisions

How Can Commissioners Help?

• Endorse the Network as a business opportunity for your agency– Talk with your program managers about your support for

the Network– Talk with your IT managers about obstacles to

implementation– Promote connections between your Program & IT staffs – Encourage staff to seek EPA Network grants

• Monitor progress in implementing data flows

More information at:http://www.exchangenetwork.net

orKurt Rakouskas

301.531.5186kurt@exchangenetwork.net