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Databases and Tools

EPA makes available numerous databases and tools related to emergency management.  These resources are designed to help first responders address emergency situations, assist facilities in complying with emergency management regulations, and give the public an improved understanding of chemicals in their community.

ALOHA - Areal Locations of Hazardous Atmospheres

Part of the CAMEO suite, ALOHA® is an atmospheric dispersion model used for evaluating releases of hazardous chemical vapors. ALOHA allows the user to estimate the downwind dispersion of a chemical cloud based on the toxicological/physical characteristics of the released chemical, atmospheric conditions, and specific circumstances of the release. Graphical outputs include a "cloud footprint" that can be plotted on maps with MARPLOT to display the location of other facilities storing hazardous materials and vulnerable locations, such as hospitals and schools. Specific information about these locations can be extracted from CAMEO information modules to help make decisions about the degree of hazard posed.

For more information, see Downloading, Installing, and Running ALOHA.

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ARIP - Accidental Release Information Program

The Accidental Release Information Program (ARIP) database (July, 1999) (ZIP) (4 files, 1.1MB) is contained in a zip file that contains the ARIP database file (DBF format) and supporting documentation. The ARIP Metadata file (TXT) (4K) contains additional information.

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CAMEO - Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations

The CAMEO software package includes the CAMEO program, as well as MARPLOT and ALOHA. The original application, called CAMEO, connects the planner or emergency responder with critical information to identify unknown substances during an incident. It contains a chemical database of over 6,000 hazardous chemicals, 80,000 synonyms, and product trade names. CAMEO provides a powerful search engine that allows users to find chemical-specific information on fire and explosive hazards, health hazards, firefighting techniques, cleanup procedures, and protective clothing. CAMEO also contains basic information on facilities that store chemicals, the inventory of chemicals at the facility (Tier II), and emergency planning resources.

CAMEO Chemicals provides data (including reactivity) on over 6,000 hazardous chemical materials found in the CAMEO program.

For more information, see the CAMEO homepage and Downloading, Installing, and Running CAMEO.

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CERCLIS - Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Information System

CERCLIS, or the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Information System, contains information on hazardous waste sites, potentially hazardous waste sites and remedial activities across the nation. The database includes sites that are on the National Priorities List (NPL) or being considered for the NPL.

For more information, see CERCLIS Database.

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LandView

LandView® is a DVD and CD-ROM publication of data and maps, jointly issued by the Census Bureau, EPA, United States Geological Survey (USGS), and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). For more information, see the Official LandView web site at Census Bureau.

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MARPLOT - Mapping Applications for Response, Planning, and Local Operational Tasks

MARPLOT® is the mapping application. It allows users to "see" their data (e.g., roads, facilities, schools, response assets), display this information on computer maps, and print the information on area maps. The areas contaminated by potential or actual chemical release scenarios also can be overlaid on the maps to determine potential impacts. The maps are created from the U.S. Bureau of Census TIGER/Line files and can be manipulated quickly to show possible hazard areas.

For more information, please see the Downloading, Installing, and Running MARPLOT.

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National Response Center (NRC)

The National Response Center (NRC), the federal government's national communications center, is staffed 24 hours a day by U.S. Coast Guard officers and marine science technicians and serves as the sole federal point of contact for reporting all hazardous substances and oil spills. The NRC maintains reports of all releases and spills in a national database. To access this information, see the National Response Center: Data Query Page.

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RMP*Comp

RMP*Comp is an electronic tool used to perform the off-site consequence analysis required under the Risk Management Program rule published by the Environmental Protection Agency on July 20, 1996, which implements Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act. Previously, EPA has referred to this tool as RMP Calculator or RMP Assistant. RMP*Comp makes the same calculations that you can make manually by following the procedures described in EPA’s guidance document, RMP Offsite Consequence Analysis Guidance (April 1999).

For more information, please see RMP*Comp.

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RMP*Submit 2004

RMP*Submit 2004 is the free, official EPA, personal computer software for facilities to use in submitting Risk Management Plans (RMPs) required under the Risk Management Program. Use RMP*Submit 2004 to prepare your initial RMP and any corrections or resubmissions.

For more information, please see RMP*Submit 2004.

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Tier2 Submit 2006

EPA developed Tier2 Submit 2006 to help facilities prepare an electronic chemical inventory report. Many states accept Tier2 Submit.

For more information, please see Tier II Chemical Inventory Reports / Tier2 Submit.

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Title III Consolidated List of Lists - October 2006 Version

The Consolidated List of Chemicals Subject to the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) and Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act (also known as the List of Lists) was prepared to help firms handling chemicals determine whether they need to submit reports under sections 302, 304, or 313 of EPCRA and, for a specific chemical, what reports may need to be submitted. It will also help firms determine whether they will be subject to accident prevention regulations under CAA section 112(r). These lists should be used as a reference tool, not as a definitive source of compliance information. Compliance information for EPCRA is published in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), 40 CFR Parts 302, 355, and 372. Compliance information for CAA section 112(r) is published in 40 CFR Part 68. The List of Lists is available several formats.

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Vulnerable Zone Indicator System

VZIS to determine whether the address may be in the vulnerable zone of a facility that submitted a Risk Management Plan.

For more information, please see Vulnerable Zone Indicator System.

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