Published By Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
Issued about 9 years ago
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The Floodplain Mapping/Redelineation study deliverables depict and quantify the flood risks for the study area. The primary risk classifications used are the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event, the 0.2-percent-annual- chance flood event, and areas of minimal flood risk. The Floodplain Mapping/Redelineation flood risk boundaries are derived from the engineering information Flood Insurance Studies (FISs), previously published Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), flood hazard analyses performed in support of the FISs and FIRMs, and new mapping data, where available. The FISs and FIRMs are published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Published By Department of Housing and Urban Development
Issued about 9 years ago
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HUD’s Environmental Review Records page houses environmental reviews made publicly available through the HUD Environmental Review Online System (HEROS). This includes environmental assessments, CEST reviews, and CEST reviews that converted to exempt. New or updated environmental reviews are posted between 8 AM and 10 PM ET Monday through Saturday.
Published By Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
Issued about 9 years ago
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The Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) Database depicts flood risk Information And supporting data used to develop the risk data. The primary risk; classificatons used are the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event, the 0.2-percent- annual-chance flood event, and areas of minimal flood risk. The DFIRM Database is derived from Flood Insurance Studies (FISs), previously published Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), flood hazard analyses performed in support of the FISs and FIRMs, and new mapping data, where available. The FISs and FIRMs are published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The file is georeferenced to earth's surface using the UTM projection and coordinate system. The specifications for the horizontal control of DFIRM data files are consistent with those required for mapping at a scale of 1:12,000.
Published By Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
Issued about 9 years ago
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The Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) Database depicts flood risk information and supporting data used to develop the risk data. The primary risk classifications used are the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event, the 0.2-percent-annual-chance flood event, and areas of minimal flood risk. The DFIRM Database is derived from Flood Insurance Studies (FISs), previously published Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), flood hazard analyses performed in support of the FISs and FIRMs, and new mapping data, where available. The FISs and FIRMs are published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The file is georeferenced to earth's surface using the State Plane projection and coordinate system. The specifications for the horizontal control of DFIRM data files are consistent with those required for mapping at a scale of 1:12,000.
Published By Department of Justice
Issued about 9 years ago
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The annual data tables contained in this document provide summary statistics on the civil enforcement activities of the United States Trustee Program. These tables summarize data for Fiscal Year 2006 through Fiscal Year 2012 (October 1, 2005 through Septe
Ultrasensitive Analyzer for Realtime, In-Situ Airborne and Terrestrial Measurements of OCS, CO2, and CO Project
Published By National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Issued about 9 years ago
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In this SBIR effort, Los Gatos Research (LGR) will employ its patented mid-infrared Off-Axis ICOS technique to develop a compact carbonyl sulfide (OCS), carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO), and water vapor (H2O) analyzer. This sensor will provide rapid (10 Hz), real-time, accurate measurements of these important trace gases with minimal calibration. The SBIR instrument will be capable of both terrestrial and airborne deployment to provide data in the troposphere, tropopause, and stratosphere. The resulting system will allow NASA researchers to acquire data that complements satellite observations made from missions in the Earth Observing System. The data will help elucidate stratospheric aerosol loading and terrestrial CO2 fluxes to improve climate models. In Phase I, LGR demonstrated technical feasibility by fabricating an Off-Axis ICOS system for OCS, CO2, CO, and H2O quantification in ambient air. The prototype was highly precise (OCS, CO2, CO, and H2O to better than ±4 ppt, ±0.2 ppm, ±0.31 ppb, and ±3.7 ppm respectively), linear (R2 > 0.9997) over a wide dynamic range, and fast (2-Hz response), with no appreciable cross-interference between the measured species. Subsequently, LGR deployed the Phase I prototype locally and at a DOE Ameriflux site (Sherman Island, California). In Phase II, LGR will develop and deliver two autonomous OCS, CO2, CO, and H2O analyzers for terrestrial flux and airborne monitoring respectively. The first analyzer, which will measure these gases at up to 10 Hz in a variety of terrestrial ecosystems, will be tested with Professor Chris Still for long-term monitoring and Professor Dennis Baldocci for eddy-flux measurements. The second instrument will be packaged for deployment aboard a select NASA aircraft, and include provisions for ambient temperature, humidity, and pressure fluctuatons. The flight sensor will be tested using a modified Mooney TLS with Dr. Stephen Conley and then deployed aboard a NASA aircraft.
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued about 9 years ago
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Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge is an overlay on the Corps of Engineers John Redmond Reservoir in eastcentral Kansas. The Refuge is managed to provide spring and fall habitat and food for migrating shorebirds and waterfowl. Water from the Neosho River, which supplies John Redmond Reservoir, is of fair quality. Contaminants in it are largely from offsite and diverse agricultural areas as well as oil production and storage facilities in the northern portion of the watershed. In addition, several pipelines cross the north side of the Refuge. Thus, contaminants can enter the Refuge through the surface water, and accumulate in sediments and migratory bird foods within the Refuge impoundments. Although managers of FHNWR suspect agricultural chemicals may be present inthe water entering the Refuge, the water has not previously been tested for contaminants. The purpose of this project was to evaluate agriculture and oilrelated contaminant inputs to the Refuge and develop a GIS database for management use. The studys sampling design was not intensive, and therefore is not a conclusive evaluation of contaminant sources and loads into FHNWR. However, the data can be a useful screen for future investigations. Waterborne concentrations of atrazine, 2,4D, and alachlor compounds were found in surface waters entering FHNWR in 1997. In 1999, only one site had a detection of any pesticide compound. Low concentrations of aliphatic hydrocarbons and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons were infrequently detected in sediments and benthic invertebrates. Only one organochlorine contaminant dicamba was detected and that was found in only one sample. A major limitation to this study includes the lack of repeat sampling within a time period. Also, we were unable to precisely time sampling with precipitation events. We mostly likely did not detect the maximum concentrations that occurred during a sampling period. Therefore, our data probably do not represent the full range or duration of pesticide loadings to FHNWR.
Published By Department of Labor
Issued about 9 years ago
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Following its sampling plan, OSHA industrial hygienists are monitoring workers engaged in the oil spill clean up in the Gulf of Mexico for exposure to hazardous chemicals and conditions. These data tables provide sample results for chemicals, noise, and heat stress index measurements. Samples to assess airborne concentrations of oil, weathered oil, oil dispersants, cleaning agents and other materials as identified are taken. When evaluating worker exposure, direct reading instruments and shift-long sampling is performed in the actual breathing zone of workers. OSHA has also sampled areas that are periodically frequented by workers but the samples are not taken from the breathing zone of workers. Finally, OSHA has sampled directly over tar balls, inside bags containing contaminated materials, and other locations that do not represent worker exposure but provide information on the types of chemicals that may be coming off contaminated materials.
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued about 9 years ago
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From June 21 to 25, 1990, 21 largemouth bass Micropterussa salmoides and five spotted gar Lepisosteus oculatus were collected from selected locations at the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge, Collier County, Florida for analysis of mercury concentrations in muscle tissue. The largemouth bass were from 223 to 371 mm 8.814.6 in in length. Mercury concentrations ranged from 0.19 to 0.82 mgkg wet wt ppm. Fortythree percent of the bass, including at least one individual in all length classes greater than or equal to 229 mm 9 in, had mercury levels that exceeded the Florida limitedconsumption concentration of 0.5 ppm wet weight. The spotted gar were from 410 to 750 mm 16.129.5 in in length. Mercury levels in all gar range 0.72 to 1.45 ppm exceeded the limited consumption concentration. None of the fish had concentrations of mercury in excess of Floridas noconsumption concentration 1.5 ppm. Although all the locations sampled appeared to provide environments conducive for accumulation of mercury in largemouth bass and spotted gar, bioaccumulation was greater at two sampling stations Canal 2 west of State Highway 29 and Bullet Pond. Several fish and wildlife trust species may be at risk when utilizing the habitat areas sampled. Additional environmental contaminant studies to determine the scope, magnitude and effects of mercury contamination are recommended.
Published By Office of Personnel Management
Issued about 9 years ago
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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) logs. Currently, the logs for July 2012-July 2014 are posted.
Published By Department of Transportation
Issued about 9 years ago
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This database contains scheduled and actual departure and arrival times, reason of delay. reported by certified U.S. air carriers that account for at least one percent of domestic scheduled passenger revenues. The data is collected by the Office of Airline Information, Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).
Published By Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
Issued about 9 years ago
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The Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) Database depicts flood risk information and supporting data used to develop the risk data. The primary risk classifications used are the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event, the 0.2-percent-annual- chance flood event, and areas of minimal flood risk. The DFIRM Database is derived from Flood Insurance Studies (FISs), previously published Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), flood hazard analyses performed in support of the FISs and FIRMs, and new mapping data, where available. The FISs and FIRMs are published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).The file is georeferenced to earth's surface using the State Plane projection and coordinate system. The specifications for the horizontal control of DFIRM data files are consistent with those required for mapping at a scale of 1:12,000.
Published By National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Issued about 9 years ago
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Li-ion battery safety has inspired many safety features from CID, to safety valves. However, none of the current features protect a battery from internal over-current, which can be caused by foreign material contamination, dendrite formation, defects in separator or high impact on the battery. Another problem is that these devices shut-down the function of the entire battery, even when the problem arises from a localized spot. The entire battery shutdown is costly, especially when the battery size increases. Space batteries are especially of concern because of long mission life and large battery size. Quallion is interested in using a novel material developed by UCSB as a means to accomplish a battery which eliminates short circuits via a thermal trigger; this material could be used to develop safe, high-energy high energy, long life li-ion space rated batteries.
Published By National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Issued about 9 years ago
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The Urban Place Time-Series Population of Mexico contains population counts for more than 700 urban centers every 10 years from 1921 through 1990. The urban centers include metropolitan, conurbation, and city areas with more than 5,000 inhabitants as of 1980. This dataset is produced by the Columbia University Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN).
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued about 9 years ago
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The present report summarizes findings of a threeyear field study of mercury in freshwater lakes of Vermont and New Hampshire. The study was undertaken jointly by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, and Syracuse University. The study was designed specifically to determine the generalized level of mercury contamination in sediment, water, and biota of multiple trophic levels across the VTNH region, using a geographically randomized approach. This type of approach ensures that results provide a statistically valid representation of regionwide conditions. In this summary, average mercury concentrations are provided for several types of measurements, along with the 95 confidence intervals. Results of data analyses are highlighted, and interpretations that carry significant management implications are discussed. These values are discussed in light of currently available guidelines or water quality criteria.
Published By US Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Issued about 9 years ago
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To determine the relative needs of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Federal Highway Administration FHWA was asked to inventory all public access and administrative Service use only roads and parking lots and provide a condition assessment of each. This report summarizes the inventory for Chase Lake Prairie Project Wetland Management District.All roads and parking lots were mapped using Trimble GPS units and visually assessed for condition using the RSL method of evaluation developed at Utah State University. A cost estimate for maintenance and construction of roads is provided in the report.
Published By U.S. Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
Issued about 9 years ago
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This data set consists of four images showing seasonal sea surface temperature (SST) averages for the entire earth. Data for the years 1985-2001 are averaged to produce each seasonal image. The seasons are January-March (sst001i4km.tif), April-June (sst002i4km.tif), July-September (sst003i4km.tif), and October-December (sst004i4km.tif). These SST data are the result of the 4 km Pathfinder effort at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC) and the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science (RSMAS), which uses data from the NOAA-9, NOAA-11, NOAA-14, and NOAA-16 satellites. The 4 km Pathfinder effort at NODC is an improvement to the original Pathfinder program, which was jointly developed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and NOAA to provide long-term, consistently calibrated global change data sets to Earth scientists. One of the data sets selected for the Pathfinder project was collected by the Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer (AVHRR), a scanning radiometer flying onboard polar orbiters operated by NOAA. The original AVHRR Pathfinder Program involved four separate elements: Atmosphere, Land, Oceans, and Calibration. The objective of the AVHRR Oceans Pathfinder was to develop a long and consistent time series of global sea surface temperature (SST) fields. The Pathfinder Project at NODC carries on this objective. The files for each season, also known as seasonal climatologies, are available both as 16-bit (pixel values from 0 to 65535) Hierarchical Data Format (.HDF) data files and as 8-bit (pixel values from 0 to 255) GeoTIFF images. This data set is also referred to as 4 km NODC/RSMAS AVHRR Pathfinder v.5.0 Seasonal Climatologies (1985-2001).
Published By Department of Transportation
Issued about 9 years ago
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Contains physical information on commercial facilities at the principal U.S. Coastal, Great Lakes and Inland Ports (NTAD 2015). The data consists of listings of port area's waterfront facilities, including information on berthing, cranes, transit sheds, grain elevators, marine repair plants, fleeting areas, and docking and storage facilities. Collection of data is performed on a rotational basis to ensure on-site accuracy at each facility.
Published By National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Issued about 9 years ago
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This GIS grid atlas contains precipitation frequency estimates for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands is based on precipitation data collected between 1/1899-12/2004. This atlas is an updated version of Technical Paper 42 Generalized Estimates of Probable Maximum Precipitation and Rainfall-Frequency Data for Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands and Technical Paper 53, Two-to-Ten-Day Precipitation for Return Periods of 2 to 100 Years in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands (1965). The grids provide information for durations from 5 minutes through 60 days, and for recurrence intervals of 1 year through 1000 years.
Published By Department of Transportation
Issued about 9 years ago
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The objective of the FMCSA's Program Effectiveness research is to measure the effectiveness of the FMCSA Safety Programs. The Compliance Review Effectiveness Model and the Intervention Model provide estimates of the beneficial impact of these programs on reducing crashes resulting in lives saved and injuries avoided. The Resource Allocation model utilizes the results of these two models to analyze the allocation of state resources.
Temperature profile and water depth data collected from USS BARBEY using BT and XBT casts in the Indian Ocean and other seas from 02 December 1988 to 28 December 1988 (NODC Accession 8900015)
Published By National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Issued about 9 years ago
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Temperature profile and water depth data were collected using BT and XBT casts from the USS BARBEY in the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Iran, and Laccadive Sea. Data were collected from 02 December 1988 to 28 December 1988 by the US Navy; Ships Of Opportunity (SOOP).
DH_bathyhlshd_wgaps: Depth-colored hillshade image of bathymetry data collected by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration offshore of Massachusetts between Duxbury and Hull with data gaps (Depth-colored Hillshad
Published By U.S. Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
Issued about 9 years ago
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These data were collected under a cooperative agreement with the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Coastal and Marine Geology Program, Woods Hole Science Center (WHSC). Initiated in 2003, the primary objective of this program is to develop regional geologic framework information for the management of coastal and marine resources. Accurate data and maps of sea-floor geology are important first steps toward protecting fish habitat, delineating marine resources, and assessing environmental changes due to natural or human impacts. The project is focused on the inshore waters (5-30 m deep) of Massachusetts between the New Hampshire border and Cape Cod Bay. Data collected for the mapping cooperative have been released in a series of USGS Open-File Reports (http://woodshole.er.usgs.gov/project-pages/coastal_mass/html/current_map.html). This spatial dataset is from the study area located between Duxbury and Hull Massachusetts, and consists of high-resolution geophysics (bathymetry, backscatter intensity, and seismic reflection) and ground validation (sediment samples, video tracklines and bottom photographs). The data were collected during four separate surveys conducted between 2003 and 2007 (NOAA survey H10993 in 2003, USGS-WHSC survey 06012 in 2006, and USGS-WHSC surveys 07001 and 07003 in 2007) and cover more than 200 square kilometers of the inner continental shelf.
Published By Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
Issued about 9 years ago
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The Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) Database depicts flood risk information and supporting data used to develop the risk data. The primary risk classifications used are the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event, the 0.2-percent-annual-chance flood event, and areas of minimal flood risk. The DFIRM Database is derived from Flood Insurance Studies (FISs), previously published Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), flood hazard analyses performed in support of the FISs and FIRMs, and new mapping data, where available. The FISs and FIRMs are published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The file is georeferenced to earth's surface using the State Plane projection and coordinate system. The specifications for the horizontal control of DFIRM data files are consistent with those required for mapping at a scale of 1:12,000.
Published By National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Issued about 9 years ago
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Each agency is expected to post a JSON file for their CIO Governance Board Membership List.
Published By Department of Veterans Affairs
Issued about 9 years ago
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Report captures a snapshot of total Department Employment by administration each September 30th beginning 1980 and fiscal year to date employment.