Dataset Identification:
Resource Abstract:
- description: This map service displays raw environmental data for the 12 environmental indicators used in EJSCREEN. The map
service displays percentiles for each of the environmental indicators to provide perspective on how a selected location compares
to the entire nation. EJSCREEN is an environmental justice screening tool that provides EPA with a nationally consistent approach
to screening for potential areas of EJ concern that may warrant further investigation. The EJ indexes are block group level
results that combine multiple demographic factors with a single environmental variable (such as proximity to traffic) that
can be used to help identify communities living with the greatest potential for negative environmental and health effects.
The EJSCREEN tool is currently for internal EPA use only. It is anticipated that as users become accustomed to this new tool,
individual programs within the Agency will develop program use guidelines and a community of practice will develop around
them within the EPA Geoplatform. Users should keep in mind that screening tools are subject to substantial uncertainty in
their demographic and environmental data, particularly when looking at small geographic areas, such as Census block groups.
Data on the full range of environmental impacts and demographic factors in any given location are almost certainly not available
directly through this tool, and its initial results should be supplemented with additional information and local knowledge
before making any judgments about potential areas of EJ concern.; abstract: This map service displays raw environmental data
for the 12 environmental indicators used in EJSCREEN. The map service displays percentiles for each of the environmental indicators
to provide perspective on how a selected location compares to the entire nation. EJSCREEN is an environmental justice screening
tool that provides EPA with a nationally consistent approach to screening for potential areas of EJ concern that may warrant
further investigation. The EJ indexes are block group level results that combine multiple demographic factors with a single
environmental variable (such as proximity to traffic) that can be used to help identify communities living with the greatest
potential for negative environmental and health effects. The EJSCREEN tool is currently for internal EPA use only. It is anticipated
that as users become accustomed to this new tool, individual programs within the Agency will develop program use guidelines
and a community of practice will develop around them within the EPA Geoplatform. Users should keep in mind that screening
tools are subject to substantial uncertainty in their demographic and environmental data, particularly when looking at small
geographic areas, such as Census block groups. Data on the full range of environmental impacts and demographic factors in
any given location are almost certainly not available directly through this tool, and its initial results should be supplemented
with additional information and local knowledge before making any judgments about potential areas of EJ concern.
Citation
- Title EJSCREEN Version 1, Environmental Data.
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- creation Date
2017-03-08T15:24:21.981464
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2018-08-06T20:54:26Z
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- notes: This metadata record was generated by an xslt transformation from a dc metadata record; Transform by Stephen M. Richard, based
on a transform by Damian Ulbricht. Run on 2018-08-06T20:54:26Z
Metadata contact
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pointOfContact
- organisation Name
CINERGI Metadata catalog
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- electronic Mail Address cinergi@sdsc.edu
Metadata language
eng
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utf8
Metadata standard for this record:
ISO 19139 Geographic Information - Metadata - Implementation Specification
standard version:
2007
Metadata record identifier:
urn:dciso:metadataabout:8a39b31e-2164-48f3-a69c-39e47f7dec86
Metadata record format is ISO19139 XML (MD_Metadata)