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2006 System of Registries Conference The Role of Registries in Service Oriented Architecture Cafritz Conference Center, George Washington University October 3, 2006

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The System of Registries (SoR) provides a gateway and search capability to several registries and repositories residing in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Environmental Information (OEI). These registries comprise a critical link in EPA's information architecture and are a vital component to the National Environmental Information Exchange Network (Network). Specifically, the SoR was developed to support the Agency's data standards program and numerous Agency information technology initiatives, including the Agency architecture and data exchange with stakeholders through network nodes. The registries provide identification information for objects of interest to EPA, Network trading partners, including states and tribal entities, and the public. These objects consist of data elements, XML tags, data standards, substances (chemicals, biological organisms, and physical properties), terms, facilities, regulations, and data sets that the Agency uses in its core business processes. You may scroll down to access: Updates and Features Registries SoR Quick Search Updates and Features EDR: Updated Contact Information, Federal Facility Identification, and Permitting Information to final data standards. FRS: Data refreshed for CERCLIS, RCRAInfo, and GICS. READ: The name of the Information Resource Registry System (IRRS) has been changed to the Registry of EPA Applications and Databases (READ). SRS: CRS and BioRS now fully integrated in SRS. New data loads for STORET, NEI, AQS, and EPA Registry Names. XML: A new tool for accessing information about XML schemas, DETs, and supporting files for the Environmental Information Exchange Network. The data may also be found in the EDR and READ. Registry Update, Winter 2006: In this issue, learn about the new Environmental Sampling, Analysis and Results (ESAR) data standards, the new Institutional Controls data standard, and revisions to a number of existing data standards. Registries Environmental Data Registry (EDR) - Data Standards, XML, and Application Metadata EDR is a comprehensive, authoritative source of reference information (metadata) about environmental data. The EDR Search page includes queries for EPA data standard and application metadata such as data elements, XML tags, and value domains. Facility Registry System (FRS) - Facility Identification Information FRS is a centrally managed database that identifies facilities, sites, or places subject to environmental regulations or of environmental interest. This site is the companion to the FRS integrated searches in Envirofacts, a single point of access to select U.S. EPA environmental data. Envirofacts provides access to several EPA databases to provide you with information about environmental activities that may affect air, water, and land anywhere in the United States. Registry of EPA Applications and Databases (READ) - EPA's Application Inventory, Organization Hierarchy, and Other Information Resources READ is an authoritative source of information about Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) application systems and other information resources. The READ Search page includes queries for Agency application system, organization, and other information resource metadata. Substance Registry System (SRS) - Chemicals, Biological Organisms, and Miscellaneous Substances SRS serves as the nucleus for linking information about substances regulated by the EPA. The SRS Search page includes queries for substances (such as chemicals, organisms, and physical characteristics) in EPA regulations, data systems, and other information resources. XML Registry - XML Schemas, Namespaces, and Supporting Files The interim XML Registry for the Environmental Information Exchange Network provides the capability to share information about XML Data Exchange Template (DETs), XML Schemas, Namespaces, WSDL files, and other supporting files needed to map data flows between partners. The Registry will contain information about schemas approved for use on the Network, as well as information about schemas under development. In time, the XML Registry will provide a clearinghouse for information related to data flows on the Network. The data may also be found in the EDR and READ. Environmental Information Management System (EIMS) - Data Sets, Models, and Spatial Data EIMS contains descriptive information (metadata) on scientific data sets, including remote sensing data, Geographical Information System (GIS) coverages, databases, documents, models, and multimedia. EIMS also provides a repository for scientific documentation that can be easily accessed with standard Web browsers to place a virtual library on the desktop of EPA staff and others with Internet access. The EIMS Search allows query by Information Type, Subject / Keyword, Cross Partner Collection, or EIMS Partner. Terminology Reference System (TRS) - Environmental Terms and Definitions TRS provides a single resource of environmental terminology for the EPA by compiling collections of terms from the Agency and other sources. TRS contains collections of environmental terms and definitions from a variety of sources including Agency program offices, information systems, and state collections. The TRS Search page includes queries for terms and definitions by keyword, information resource, and organization. Web Registry (WR) - Web Metadata WR is a centrally managed database used to collect metadata for EPA's priority web materials. EPA's search engine combines this metadata with the full text of corresponding pages and documents, in order to produce more relevant search results. This metadata is also used to dynamically generate document and web page collections, such as the Browse EPA Topics web area. SoR Quick Search Use the Quick Search to retrieve information from any one of the SoR applications. Performing a Quick Search navigates you to one of the SoR registries to display search results. Additional searches are available on each of the application Search pages. To perform a quick search: select one of the search options, and enter a word, phrase, or identifier number in the keyword field. Search: Information Resource - Searches READ for computer application systems, Web sites, databases, models, and data sets using keywords (e.g., water) or text string (e.g., pollution prevention). Organization - Searches READ for organization names and acronyms (e.g., State of New Jersey, ANSI, or EPA/Region 5) using keywords or text string. Data Element or XML Tag - Searches the EDR for data elements or XML tags using keywords (e.g., date) or text string. Substance Name, EPA ID, CAS, TSN, or ICTV - Searches the SRS for chemicals, biological organisms, and physical characteristics using keywords or identifiers. Terminology - Searches the TRS for terms and definitions using keywords or text string. Keyword:  Search Options:  Containing Beginning With Exact Match Please read the Disclaimer for the System of Registries. The Introduction and Help pages provide information to assist in understanding and using the SoR.

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