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P2RESS

Data Collection Tools

Measurement of results has achieved a high level of importance for all pollution prevention (P2) programs in government.  This is based upon the basic premise that “you can’t improve what you can’t measure.”  The first step of measurement is data collection, which looks at the different sources for data, methods of gathering data, quality of data, and data retention.  The quality of the data is of special importance since it is the foundation for decision-making.  Assuring that the data is of sufficient quality to make sound judgments is a key component of any data collection system.  Under this tab will be the NPPR Data Collection Tools “Best Practices” Compendium.  The objective of this Compendium is to identify the various data collection methodologies that are being used by state, local and tribal governments in an effort to share them with other state, local and tribal governments.  The Compendium will identify: 

Timeliness

§  Longevity:  How long has the tool/practice been in use?

§  Time critical:  Is the data recent?

§  Time period of the data: calendar, fed fiscal, state fiscal, etc.

§  Estimated life: how long are the reductions estimated to persist? (one time, one year, 3-5 years, forever)

§  Seasonality: time period of data collection representative of period reported

Limitations

§  Update:  How often is the data updated?

§  Universe:  Where does the data come from?  Required by law?

§  Amounts:  Are the values based on actual amounts or estimates?

Future Plans

§  Partnerships:  Are there partnerships established for the use of the tool?

§  Sustainability:  Is there a sustainable source of funding for the tool?

Data Quality

§  Actual:  Are measurements used (e.g. meter readings, utility bills)?

§  Estimates:  Are estimates used (e.g. installation of equipment, mass balance)?

§  Sector/Technology Average:  Are averages used (e.g. cost of disposal, technology average)?

§  Normalization:  Is the data normalized for economic factors?

Other Factors

§  Ease of use:  How easy is it to use this tool?

§  Availability: How available is this tool and is there a cost to obtain it?

§  Interaction with Other Systems:  How easy does this tool connect or integrate with other systems (EPA, P2Rx)

White Papers

P2 Results System Final Report

This is the final draft of this report.  Those interested in obtaining a hard copy of the final report please contact, NPPR@p2.org.  To view the final draft, click the link below:

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Regions

P2 Regional Roundtables