These guiding principles are comprehensive approaches which span the Agency's traditional programs such as air, water and waste. Essential to their success is the ability to integrate data from across the Agency. For example, only with integrated air, water and waste data can the overall viability of an ecosystem be assessed. With the ability to accurately identify the facilities in a community and to effectively collect and analyze environmental data about precise locations within a community, two essential tools for achieving environmental justice will be available. The ability to accurately and comprehensively assess a facility's compliance record is essential for the success of the Environmental Accountability principle.
Information management has a vital part in environmental protection.
By harnessing the power of information, the Agency will make significant strides towards achieving its mission. A self-extracting zipped Word Perfect 5.2 version of the IRM Strategic Plan is available here. Return to EPA's Homepage Need address and mail information here.