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