RCRAInfo

1. RCRAInfo May 6, 2003

2. RCRAInfo: What is it? • The national (mission critical) information system that supports the RCRA Subtitle C program. • A national program management and inventory system of RCRA hazardous waste Handlers • Done in conjunction with WIN/Informed initiative • Any User that has Internet access and can “surf” the Web will be able to create, manage and use RCRA data from their desktop.

3. RCRAInfo: Technical Background • RCRAInfo is the result of migrating both legacy data systems, RCRIS and BRS, from the EPA Mainframe to the Internet in support of the WIN/Informed initiative and the RCRA program. • EPA Unix Server • ORACLE • Web Browser User interface • One National Database

4. RCRAInfo: Background • Designed by a Team of State, Regional and HQ OSW and OECA staff to maximize data quality and minimize the need for extensive training. • National Implementation: September 2001

5. RCRAInfo: How is the data collected ? • Web based data entry and reporting software provided for States, Regions, and HQ for entry of the following data: • Handler Identification(Notification/Site Identification data) • Permitting(Part A Permit Application data) • Corrective Action • Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement • States (or Regions) using their own information systems (Translators) required to provide data on monthly basis. • Waste Activity Reporting data collected by State or Regional Implementers using COTS or State-developed software and loaded into RCRAInfo on a biennial basis.

6. RCRAInfo: How Many Users Currently Access RCRAInfo ? • Total Users: 2,356(as of 10/3/02) • States: 1,585 • Regions: 621 • HQ: 150

7. RCRAInfo: What is it used for? • States • Program management. • Pre/Post inspection reporting. • Commitment tracking. • Public information distribution. • Regions • Program oversight. • Program management. • HQ • Program oversight. • Responses to FOIA and other information requests.

8. RCRAInfo: Advantages • If a User can “surf” the Web, they can use RCRAInfo • “Cutting edge” technology and security • First national (mission critical) system in Agency that allows secure data entry via Internet. OEI often uses RCRAInfo as “model” for direction of all Agency information systems. • First national system authorized by Agency to resume operations following security shutdown of all Agency systems in February 2001. • One National Database • Provides “real time” data for reporting. • Allows all Users access to all data from all States and Regions, using the respectful policy of “look but don’t use” for implementer-specific data not required by EPA HQ for national reporting.

9. RCRAInfo: Advantages cont... • Oracle Database allows each Agency to use its preferred COTS software for reporting. • Allows report sharing by States and Regions. • Documentation available on-line. • Provides access to Implementer-specific guidance via the same RCRAInfo On-line HELP utility.

10. V2 Highlights • Addresses the recommendations resulting from the first WIN/Informed PAA: Universe Identification and Waste Activity Monitoring (UID/WAM) • Consolidates tracking of historical Handler Identification records • Integrates biennially-collected Waste Activity Reporting data • Regulated community can begin to submit Site Identification (Notification) Forms Internet thru CDX. • Reporting Enhancements. • RCRAInfo On-line HELP Utility enhancements • Implemented November 2003

11. RCRAInfo: What’s on our Plate for 2003? • Develop and Implement the RCRAInfo Change Management Process to define how future changes will be implemented in RCRAInfo • Workgroup formed with State, Regional and HQ OSW and OECA members. • Establish translation capability using CDX, XML, and the National Environmental Information Exchange Network • Develop State-specific versions of Site Identification Form • Expand State and Regional Outreach efforts. • On-line “Query Builder System” to allow non-technical Users and Managers to build their own reports. • Host the annual RCRAInfo National Users Conference.