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

• 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