DRAFT

ENVIORNMENTAL SAMPLING, ANALYSIS

AND RESULTS: MONITORING LOCATION

DATA STANDARD

Standard No.: EX000003.2

July 10, 2009

	

This standard has been produced through the

Exchange Network Leadership Council (ENLC).

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EPA, States and Tribal partners to promote the efficient sharing of
environmental information through the efficient management of the
Exchange Network development and adoption of data standards. More
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Foreword

The Exchange Network Leadership Council (ENLC) is a partnership among US
EPA, States and Tribal partners to develop and agree upon data standards
for environmental information collection and exchange.  The Council
seeks to promote efficient sharing of environmental information between
State, US EPA and Tribal partners through the development of data
standards.  More information about data standards is available at
http://www.exchangenetwork.net/standards.

1.0	INTRODUCTION

Environmental information is a key tool in the effective management of
our environmental resources and human health conditions.  As a result,
much effort goes into data acquisition, management, maintenance,
exchange, and oversight.  Greater access is the goal of many data
consumers, and data managers. Providers invest significant resources
meeting their requirements. In response, many data providers are
improving access as they post usable copies of their environmental
information on the web.  These efforts are a vast improvement over
previous conditions; however, there is a growing desire and need to both
provide and receive data in a clearly defined and a uniform way.  Data
from multiple sources can then be aggregated and used without the
inherent variations that exist between data sets across agencies.

1.1	Scope

This standard provides and describes data groupings and data elements
that are used to define and exchange data and information about
Environmental Sampling, Analysis, and Results:  Monitoring Location.

1.2	Revision History

Date	Version	Description

January 6, 2006	EX000003.1	Initial Environmental Data Standards Council
Adoption

July 22, 2008	EX000002.2	Modification of data standard to incorporate
additional water quality and biological data elements. 











1.3	References to Other Data Standards

This standard relies on other standards to make it complete and provide
the necessary support. As such users should consider the references to
other data standards noted below as integral to the Monitoring Location
Data Standard. These include:

Contact Information [EX000019.2] Data Standard

Latitude/Longitude [EX000017.2] Data Standard

Attached Binary [EX000006.1] Object Data Standard

Bibliographic Reference [EX000007.1] Data Standard

Measure [EX000010.1] Data Standard

Representation of Date and Time [EX000013.1] Data Standard

Well Information [EX000025.2] Data Standard 

1.4	Terms and Definitions

For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions
apply.

Term	Definition

Monitoring Location	An identifiable location where an environmental
sample, onsite measurement, and/or observation is determined. 

Probe	A specialized inlet used where a sample is collected from an
environmental matrix for delivery to a sampler or point analyzer for
pollutant analysis.



1.5	Implementation

Users are encouraged to use the XML registry housed on the Exchange
Network Web site to download schema components for the construction of
XML schema flows ( HYPERLINK "http://www.exchangenetwork.net/"
http://www.exchangenetwork.net ).  

1.6	Document Structure

The structure of this document is briefly described below:

Section 2.0 ESAR: Monitoring Location Diagram illustrates the principal
data groupings contained within this standard.  

Section 3.0 ESAR:  Monitoring Location Data Standard Table provides
information on the high level, intermediate and elemental ESAR:
Monitoring Location data groupings.  Where applicable, for each level of
this data standard, a definition, XML tag, note(s), example list of
values and format are provided. The format column may include the number
of characters for the associated data element, where “A” specifies
alphanumeric, “N” designates numeric, “G” and “D” are used
for grouping and date/time. 

Data Element Numbering. For purposes of clarity and to enhance
understanding of data standard hierarchy and relationships, each data
group is numerically classified from the primary to the elemental level.
 

Code and Identifier Metadata: Metadata, defined here as data about data
or data elements, includes their descriptions and/or any needed context
setting information required to identify the origin, conditions of use,
interpretation, or understanding  the information being exchanged or
transferred.  (Adapted from ISO/IEC 2382-17:1999 Information Technology
Vocabulary—Part 17: Databases 17.06.05 metadata).  Based on the
business need, additional metadata may be required to sufficiently
describe an identifier or a code. A note regarding this additional
metadata is included in the notes column for identifier and code
elements. Additional metadata for identifiers may include:

Code List Identifier, which is a standardized reference to the context
or source of the set of codes

Additional metadata for codes may include: 

Code List Identifier, which is a standardized reference to the context
or source of the set of codes

Code List Version Identifier, which identifies the particular version of
the set of codes

Code List Version Agency Identifier, which identifies the agency
responsible for maintaining the set of codes

Code List Name, which describes the corresponding name for which the
code represents

Appendix A, ESAR: Monitoring Location Data Structure Diagram illustrates
the hierarchical classification of the data standard. This diagram
enables business and technical users of this standard to quickly
understand its general content and complexity.  Appendix B, lists the
references for the ESAR Monitoring Location Document.

2.0 	ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLING, ANALYSIS, AND RESULTS: MONITORING LOCATION
DIAGRAM

This diagram specifies the major data groups that may be used to
identify the characteristics and/or to catalog a monitoring location or
locations. 

3.0	ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLING, ANALYSIS, AND RESULTS: MONITORING LOCATION
DATA TABLE

1.0	Monitoring Location Point of Contact 

Definition: 	Identifies the organization or person where questions about
the Monitoring Location may be directed.

Relationships:  	None.

	Notes:		Refer to the Contact Information [EX000019.2] Data Standard.

			The following items may be needed:

			Individual

				Organization

				Affiliation

				Mailing Address

				Location Address

				Telephonic

				Electronic Address

XML Tag:	MonitoringLocationPointContact

2.0	Monitoring Location Identification 

Definition: 	The text or code sets and numbers that uniquely identify a
Monitoring Location.

Relationships:  	None.

Notes:		None.

XML Tag: 	MonitoringLocationIdentification

	

Data Element Name	Data Element Definitions	Notes	Format 	XML Tags

2.1 Monitoring Location  Identifier	A designator used to uniquely
identify the Monitoring Location.	Example List of Values:

32WAL-34.0

HAV-OU3-CW16D-0904

WGMW-9G_060804

04S10595

2420-10/MW/RW #10

CF-SD047

AQS#: 180030002

STORET#: 133318

Note: Based on the business need, additional metadata may be required to
sufficiently describe an identifier. This additional metadata is
described in the Introduction section 1.6.d.	A
MonitoringLocationIdentifier

2.2 Monitoring Location Name	The designator specified by the sampling
organization for the site at which sampling or other activities are
conducted.	Example List of Values:

Walla Walla River at Swegle Road

1018 E LARCH Ave. OSBURN, ID

PR07GF01/2420

Tillamook Bay at Station 14

Springfield Mobile Estates

Freshwater System

Potato Creek State Park

Douglas County Landfill	A	MonitoringLocationName

2.3 Monitoring Location Type Name	The descriptive name for a type of
monitoring location.	Note: Multiples of Monitoring Location Type Name
may be allowed.

Example List of Values:

NAMS	National Air Monitoring Station

SLAMS	State/Local Air Monitoring Station

Index

PSD

Industrial

Tribal

Superfund Site

Shellfish Monitoring Station	A	MonitoringLocationTypeName

2.4 Monitoring Location Description Text	Text description of the
location of the monitoring location.	Example List of Values:

Sample reach extends 100 meters downstream of station latitude/longitude

Walla Walla River at Swegle Road, river mile 34.0, sampled from right
bank

On top of Smalley school in Timberville, Oregon	A
MonitoringLocationDescriptionText



3.0	Geographic Monitoring Location 

Definition: 	Provides location information about a monitoring location.

Relationships:  	None.

	Notes:		None.

XML Tag:	GeographicMonitoringLocation

3.1	Monitoring Location Latitude and Longitude Measure 

Definition: 	The point on the earth of the monitoring location.

Relationships:  	None.

	Notes:		Refer to Latitude/Longitude [EX000017.2] Data Standard.

			The following items may be needed 

			Latitude Measure

				Longitude Measure

				Horizontal Accuracy Measure

				Source Map Scale Number

				Coordinate Data Source Name or Code

				Horizontal Collection Method Name or Code

				Horizontal Reference Datum Name or Code, and

				Reference Point Text or Code

				Vertical Measure

				Vertical Accuracy Measure

				Vertical Collection Method Text or Code

				Vertical Reference Datum Name or Code

XML Tag:	MonitoringLocation

Data Element Name	Data Element Definitions	Notes	Format 	XML Tags

3.2 Vertical Reference Point Text  

	The point or range at which the vertical measurement was established.
Note: This element may also be used in special circumstances to describe
for example, the tidal conditions at the time of measurement, such as
mean low tide, or the point on a physical structure, such as the top of
the well casing.

Example List of Values:

Mean low tide,

Top of well casing,

Probe location on stack	A	VerticalReferencePointText  

3.3 Horizontal Reference Point Offset Measure 

	The measure of the distance (i.e. offset) from the Monitoring Location
to the horizontal reference point. 

	Refer to the Measure [EX000010.1] Data Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Measure Value,

Measure Unit Code,

Measure Qualifier Code,

Measure QA/QC.	G	HorizontalReferencePointOffsetMeasure



3.4 Vertical Reference Point Offset Measure 

	The measure of the distance (i.e. offset) from the Monitoring Location
to the vertical reference point. 

	Note: When the point of sample collection (i.e. Monitoring Location) is
above the Vertical Reference Point, this will have positive value.

Refer to the Measure [EX000010.1] Data Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Measure Value,

Measure Unit Code,

Measure Qualifier Code,

Measure QA/QC.	G	VerticalReferencePointOffsetMeasure

3.5 Probe Height Measure 

	Distance of the probe from local ground level or vertical reference
point.	Refer to the Measure [EX000010.1] Data Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Measure Value,

Measure Unit Code,

Measure Qualifier Code,

Measure QA/QC.	G	ProbeHeightMeasure

3.6 Probe Vertical Distance Measure 

	The vertical distance of the probe from its support structure.

	Refer to the Measure [EX000010.1] Data Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Measure Value,

Measure Unit Code,

Measure Qualifier Code,

Measure QA/QC.	G	ProbeVerticalDistanceMeasure

3.7 Probe Horizontal Distance Measure 

	The horizontal distance of the probe from its support structure.

	Reference the Measure [EX000010.1] Data Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Measure Value,

Measure Unit Code,

Measure Qualifier Code,

Measure QA/QC.	G	ProbeHorizontalDistanceMeasure

4.0	Monitoring Location Attached Binary Object 

	Definition: 	References documents, images, maps, photos, laboratory
materials, geospatial coverages, and other objects within the 				data
submission that pertain to the Monitoring Location.

Relationships:  	None.

Notes:		Refer to the Attached Binary Object [EX000006.1] Data Standard.

		Multiple objects may be attached to data submission for each project
included in the submission. Where a binary object is 				attached, both
the type code and the title of the file must be provided. Attached
Binary Object descriptors will adhere to 				the specified technical
standards.

XML Tag: 	MonitoringLocationAttachedBinaryObject

Monitoring Location – Supplemental Information

Note: The following data elements are supplemental information that may
be tracked for monitoring locations. In some cases, these elements are
more commonly used for a particular environmental media (e.g. Water) or
regulatory program. 

5.0	Monitoring Location Influences 

Definition: 	Supplemental information whose primary purpose is to
describe physical features proximate to a monitoring location that 			
may influence monitoring data values.

Relationships:  	None.

Notes:		None.

XML Tag: 	MonitoringLocationInfluences

5.1	Air Monitoring Location Influences 

Definition: 	Supplemental information whose primary purpose is to
describe physical features proximate to a monitoring location that 			
may influence air monitoring data values.

Relationships:  	None.

Notes:		None.

XML Tag: 	AirMonitoringLocationInfluences

5.1.1	Road Influences 

Definition: 	Proximate road features that may influence monitoring data
values. 

Relationships:  	None.

Notes:		There may be any number of Road Influences/ Local Impacts.

XML Tag: 	RoadInfluences

	Data Element Name	Data Element Definitions	Notes	Format 	XML Tags

5.1.1.1 Direction from Monitor to Road Code	The compass direction from
the monitor to the road at its nearest point.	Example List of Values:

NNE

W

SE	A	DirectionMonitorRoadCode

5.1.1.2 Road Name	The designator for a road. 	Example List of Values:

I95

US1

Kildaire Farm Rd.

Access 1	A	RoadName

5.1.1.3 Road Type Name	The type of road being described.	Example List of
Values:

Highway

Secondary

Residential	A	RoadTypeName

5.1.1.4 Road Surface Type Name	The type of surface present on the road.
Example List of Values:

Paved

Unpaved 	A	RoadSurfaceTypeName

5.1.1.5 Traffic Count Measure 	An estimate of the traffic volume on the
roadway.	Refer to the Measure [EX000010.1] Data Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Measure Value,

Measure Unit Code,

Measure Qualifier Code,

Measure QA/QC.	G	TrafficCountMeasure

5.1.1.6 Traffic Count Date	The date when the traffic count value was
estimated.	Refer to the Representation of Date and Time [EX000013.1]
Data Standard.	D	TrafficCountDate

5.1.1.7 Traffic Count Source Name	The agency providing the traffic count
data.	Example List of Values:

US-DOT

VA-DOT	A	TrafficCountSourceName

5.1.1.8 Distance from Monitor to Road Measure 	The distance between the
sensing of air sampling equipment at a monitoring site and the nearest
edge of the roadway.	Reference the Measure [EX000010.1] Data Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Measure Value,

Measure Unit Code,

Measure Qualifier Code,

Measure QA/QC.	G	DistanceMonitorRoadMeasure

5.1.2	Obstruction Influences 

	Definition: 	Proximate obstruction features that may influence
monitoring data values. 

Relationships:  	None.

Notes:		There may be any number of Obstruction Influences/ Local
Impacts.

XML Tag: 	ObstructionInfluences

Data Element Name	Data Element Definitions	Notes	Format 	XML Tags

5.1.2.1 Obstruction Identifier	A designator used to uniquely identify an
obstruction. 	Note: Based on the business need, additional metadata may
be required to sufficiently describe an identifier. This additional
metadata is described in the Introduction section 1.6.d.	A
ObstructionIdentifier

5.1.2.2 Obstruction Type Name	The type of obstruction responsible for
the restricted airflow of a monitor.	Example List of Values:

Tree

Building

Outcrop	A	ObstructionTypeName

5.1.2.3 Distance from Monitor to Obstruction Measure 	The distance
between a probe and obstruction.	Refer to the Measure [EX000010.1] Data
Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Measure Value,

Measure Unit Code,

Measure Qualifier Code,

Measure QA/QC.	G	DistanceMonitorObstructionMeasure

5.1.2.4 Obstruction Height Measure 

	The height of the top of the obstruction above a probe.	Refer to the
Measure [EX000010.1] Data Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Measure Value,

Measure Unit Code,

Measure Qualifier Code,

Measure QA/QC.	G	ObstructionHeightMeasure

5.1.2.5 Obstruction Width Measure 

	The width of the obstruction at the height of a probe.	Refer to the
Measure [EX000010.1] Data Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Measure Value,

Measure Unit Code,

Measure Qualifier Code,

Measure QA/QC.	G	ObstructionWidthMeasure

5.1.2.6 Direction from Monitor to Obstruction Code	The direction from
the monitor to the obstruction.	Example List of Values:

NW

S

WSW	A	DirectionMonitorObstructionCode

5.2	Water/Waste Monitoring Location Influences 

	Definition: 	Supplemental information whose primary purpose is to
describe physical features proximate to a monitoring location that 			
may influence water or waste monitoring data values.

Relationships:  	None.

	Notes:		Example List of Values:

Station located upgradient from Amalgamated Industries’ discharge

Station located below the spillway of Acme Dam to monitor total
dissolved gas

XML Tag:	WaterWasteMonitoringLocationInfluence

6.0	Air Emission Release Point Identification 

Definition: 	Description of the characteristics of an emission release
point (usually a stack) that may be used for monitoring activities at a
facility.

Relationships:  	None.

Notes:		None.

XML Tag:	AirEmissionReleasePointIdentification

Data Element Name	Data Element Definitions	Notes	Format 	XML Tags

6.1 Air Emission Release Point Identifier	A designator used to uniquely
identify a location where emissions are released to ambient air.	Note:
Unique identifier – If no stack, then ID for fugitive release. 

Note: Based on the business need, additional metadata may be required to
sufficiently describe an identifier. This additional metadata is
described in the Introduction section 1.6.d.	A
AirEmissionReleasePointIdentifier

6.2 Air Emission Release Point Type Name	A description of the physical
configuration of the release point. 	Example List of Values:

Fugitive

Vertical

Horizontal

Gooseneck

Vertical with Rain Cap

Downward Facing Vent	A	AirEmissionReleasePointTypeName

6.3	Air Emission Release Point Parameters - Stack 

	Definition: 	The parameters of an emission release point if it is a
stack.

Relationships:  	None.

Notes:		These parameters may be measured, calculated, or estimated.

XML Tag:	AirEmissionReleasePointParametersStack

Data Element Name	Data Element Definitions	Notes	Format 	XML Tags

6.3.1 Air Emission Release Point Stack Height Measure 	The height of a
stack from the ground.	Refer to the Measure [EX000010.1] Data Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Measure Value,

Measure Unit Code,

Measure Qualifier Code,

Measure QA/QC.	G	AirEmissionReleasePointStackHeightMeasure

6.3.2 Air Emission Release Point Stack Diameter Measure 

	The diameter of a stack at the release height.	Refer to the Measure
[EX000010.1] Data Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Measure Value,

Measure Unit Code,

Measure Qualifier Code,

Measure QA/QC.	G	AirEmissionReleasePointStackDiameterMeasure



6.3.3 Air Emission Release Point Stack Fence Line Distance Measure 	The
measure of the horizontal distance from a stack to the nearest fence
line of a property within which the stack is located.

	Refer to the Measure [EX000010.1] Data Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Measure Value,

Measure Unit Code,

Measure Qualifier Code,

Measure QA/QC.	G	AirEmissionReleasePointStackFenceLineDistanceMeasure

6.3.4 Air Emission Release Point Exit Gas Temperature Measure 

	The temperature of an exit gas stream.

	Refer to the Measure [EX000010.1] Data Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Measure Value,

Measure Unit Code,

Measure Qualifier Code,

Measure QA/QC.	G	AirEmissionReleasePointExitGasTemperatureMeasure



6.3.5 Air Emission Release Point Exit Gas Velocity Measure 

	The velocity of an exit gas stream.	Refer to the Measure [EX000010.1]
Data Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Measure Value,

Measure Unit Code,

Measure Qualifier Code,

Measure QA/QC.	G	AirEmissionReleasePointExitGasVelocityMeasure

6.3.6 Air Emission Release Point Exit Gas Flow Rate Measure 

	The value of the stack gas flow rate.	Refer to the Measure [Final
EX000010.1] Data Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Measure Value,

Measure Unit Code,

Measure Qualifier Code,

Measure QA/QC.	G	AirEmissionReleasePointExitGasFlowRateMeasure

6.4	Air Emission Release Point Parameters – Fugitive 

	Definition: 	The parameters of an emission release point if it is a
fugitive release point that cannot be traced to a single source point.

Relationships:  	None.

Notes:		These parameters may be measured, calculated, or estimated.

XML Tag:	AirEmissionReleasePointParametersFugitive

Data Element Name	Data Element Definitions	Notes	Format 	XML Tags

6.4.1 Air Emission Release Point Horizontal Area Fugitive Measure 
Horizontal area of the source of fugitive emissions.	Refer to the
Measure [EX000010.1] Data Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Measure Value,

Measure Unit Code,

Measure Qualifier Code,

Measure QA/QC.	G	AirEmissionReleasePointHorizontalAreaFugitiveMeasure

6.4.2 Air Emission Release Point Height Fugitive Measure 

	Release height (above terrain) of fugitive emissions.	Refer to the
Measure [EX000010.1] Data Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Measure Value,

Measure Unit Code,

Measure Qualifier Code,

Measure QA/QC.	G	AirEmissionReleasePointHeightFugitiveMeasure



7.0	Air Open Path Monitoring Location 

	Definition: 	Supplemental information that more fully describes the
open path monitoring configuration, in which an energy beam 				(laser,
microwave, etc.) is sent from a transmitter to a receiver to measure
compounds in the air between the two devices.

Relationships:  	None.

Notes:		None.

XML Tag:	AirOpenPathMonitoringLocation

Data Element Name	Data Element Definitions	Notes	Format 	XML Tags

7.1 Open Path Identifier	A designator used to uniquely identify each
individual orientation of an open path measurement at a site. 	Note:
Based on the business need, additional metadata may be required to
sufficiently describe an identifier. This additional metadata is
described in the Introduction section 1.6.d.	A	OpenPathIdentifier

7.2 Open Path Transmitter Horizontal Reference Point Offset Measure 	The
measure of the distance (i.e. offset) from the Open Path Transmitter to
the horizontal reference point.	Note: This offset value may also be
valid to measure the offset distance for the Receiver as well, if a
Reflector is used and the Transmitter and Receiver are the same.

Refer to the Measure [EX000010.1] Data Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Measure Value,

Measure Unit Code,

Measure Qualifier Code,

Measure QA/QC.	G
OpenPathTransmitterHorizontalReferencePointOffsetMeasure

7.3 Open Path Receiver Horizontal Reference Point Offset Measure 	The
measure of the distance (i.e. offset) from the Open Path Receiver to the
horizontal reference point. 

	Note: This offset value may also be valid to measure the offset
distance for the Reflector, if the Transmitter and Receiver are the
same, or they are at the same location.

Refer to the Measure [EX000010.1] Data Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Measure Value,

Measure Unit Code,

Measure Qualifier Code,

Measure QA/QC.	G	OpenPathReceiverHorizontalReferencePointOffsetMeasure

7.4 Open Path Transmitter Vertical Reference Point Offset Measure 	The
measure of the distance (i.e. offset) from the Open Path Transmitter to
the vertical reference point. 

	Note: When the point of sample collection (i.e. Monitoring Location) is
above the Vertical Reference Point, this will have a positive value.
This offset value may also be valid to measure the offset distance for
the Receiver as well, if a Reflector is used and the Transmitter and
Receiver are the same.

Refer to the Measure [EX000010.1] Data Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Measure Value,

Measure Unit Code,

Measure Qualifier Code,

Measure QA/QC.	G	OpenPathTransmitterVerticalReferencePointOffsetMeasure

7.5 Open Path Receiver Vertical Reference Point Offset Measure 	The
measure of the distance (i.e. offset) from the Open Path Receiver to the
vertical reference point. 

	Note: When the point of sample collection (i.e. Monitoring Location) is
above the Vertical Reference Point, this will have a positive value.
This offset value may also be valid to measure the offset distance for
the Reflector, if the Transmitter and Receiver are the same, or they are
at the same location. 

Refer to the Measure [EX000010.1] Data Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Measure Value,

Measure Unit Code,

Measure Qualifier Code,

Measure QA/QC.	G	OpenPathReceiverVerticalReferencePointOffsetMeasure

7.6 Open Path Beam Vertical Angle Measure 	Angle measure in degrees from
the horizontal at the height of the transmitter. 	Note: Angle can be
positive (i.e., upward from the horizontal) or negative (i.e., downward
from the horizontal).

Refer to the Measure [EX000010.1] Data Standard 	G
OpenPathBeamVerticalAngleMeasure

7.7 Open Path Beam Azimuth Angle Measure 	Horizontal orientation angle
of beam measured clockwise from north in degrees.	Refer to the Measure
[EX000010.1] Data Standard

Example List of Values:

90 degrees   (for East)

180 degrees  (for South) 	G	OpenPathBeamAzimuthAngleMeasure

7.8 Open Path Beam Length Measure 	The measure of the length of the open
path beam projected between the transmitter and the receiver or
reflector (as appropriate).	Refer to the Measure [EX000010.1] Data
Standard.

The following items may be needed:

Measure Value,

Measure Unit Code,

Measure Qualifier Code,

Measure QA/QC.	G	OpenPathBeamLengthMeasure

7.9 Open Path Location Land Use Text	Description of the land use of the
monitoring location used during open path monitoring. 	Note: This could
include prevalent land use under the path of the beam projected, as well
as the land use in the opposite direction of the beam transmission for a
distance at least equal to beam length.

Example List of Values:

One mile downwind from town landfill

	A	OpenPathLocationLandUseText



8.0	Waterbody Identification and Use 

Definition: 	Supplemental information that more fully describes the
waterbody associated with monitoring activities and the typical use
classification of the waterbody.

Relationships:  	None.

Notes:		None.

XML Tag:	WaterbodyIdentificationAndUse

Data Element Name	Data Element Definitions	Notes	Format 	XML Tags

8.1 Waterbody Name	Name of the lake, stream, river, estuary, aquifer, or
other water body type related to the monitoring location.	Example List
of Values:

Spokane Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer

Ogallala	A	WaterbodyName

8.2 Waterbody Use Classification Text	Designated use classification of
the water body sampled, if applicable.	Example List of Values:

Fish & Widlife

Swimming

Limited Warmwater Fishery	A	WaterbodyUseClassificationText

8.2.1 Waterbody Use Classification Text Reference	Elements or attributes
that describe the bibliographic reference for the Waterbody Use
Classification.	Refer to the Bibliographic Reference [EX000007.1] Data
Standard	G	WaterbodyUseClassificationTextReference

8.3 River Mile Text	River mile where the monitoring location is located.
Example List of Values:

953.80 624.93 5.0

35.67	A	RiverMileText

8.3.1 River Mile Text Reference	Elements or attributes that describe the
bibliographic reference for the River Mile Text.	Refer to the
Bibliographic Reference [EX000007.1] Data Standard	G
RiverMileTextReference

8.4 EPA Reach Code	EPA Reach Code for the monitoring location.

A	EPAReachCode

8.4.1 EPA Reach Code Reference	Elements or attributes that describe the
bibliographic reference for the EPA Reach Code.	Refer to the
Bibliographic Reference [EX000007.1] Data Standard	G
EPAReachCodeReference



9.0	Well Information 

	Definition: 	Description of the information about a well that may be
used for monitoring activities.  				.

Relationships:  None.

Notes:		Refer to the Well Information Data Standard [EX000025.2].

XML Tag:	WellInformation



Appendix A

Environmental Sampling, Analysis and Results: Monitoring Location
Structure Diagram

 

Appendix B

References

ISO/IEC 2382-17:1999 Information Technology Vocabulary—Part 17:
Databases 17.06.

Environmental Sampling, Analysis And Results:

Monitoring Location Data Standard

Standard No.: EX000003.2

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Monitoring Location Data Standard

Standard No.: EX000003.2

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Standard No.: 1-XXX

Version 1 – FINAL DRAFT

Environmental Sampling, Analysis and Results: Monitoring Location 

Data Standard

4.0 Monitoring Location Attached Binary Object

3.0 Geographic Monitoring Location

2.0 Monitoring Location Identification

1.0 Monitoring Location Point of Contact

8.0 Waterbody Identification and Use

7.0 Air Open Path Monitoring Location

5.0 Monitoring Location Influences

6.0 Air Emission Release Point Identification

 Environmental Sampling, Analysis and Results: Monitoring Location Data
Standard

2.0 Monitoring Location Identification 

2.1 Monitoring Location Identifier

2.2 Monitoring Location Name

2.3 Monitoring Location Type Name

2.4 Monitoring Location Description Text

3.0 Geographic Monitoring Location 

3.1 Monitoring Location Lat/Long Measure 

3.2 Vertical Reference Point Text

3.3 Horizontal Reference Point Offset Measure 

3.4 Vertical Reference Point Offset Measure 

3.5 Probe Height Measure 

3.6 Probe Vertical Distance Measure 

3.7 Probe Horizontal Distance Measure 

4.0 Monitoring Location Attached Binary Object 

9.0 Well Information Data Standard Details

1.0 Monitoring  Location Point of Contact 

6.0 Air Emission Release Point Identification 

6.1 Air Emission Release Point Identifier

6.2 Air Emission Release Point Type Name

6.3 Air Emission Release Point Parameters-Stack 

6.3.1 Air Emission Release Point Stack Height Measure 

6.3.2 Air Emission Release Point Stack Diameter Measure 

6.3.3 Air Emission Release Point Stack Fence Line Distance Measure 

6.3.4 Air Emission Release Point Exit Gas Temperature Measure 

6.3.5 Air Emission Release Point Exit Gas Velocity Measure 

6.3.6 Air Emission Release Point Exit Gas Flow Rate Measure 

6.4 Air Emission Release Point Parameters – Fugitive 

6.4.1 Air Emission Release Point Horizontal Area Fugitive Measure 

6.4.2 Air Emission Release Point Height Fugitive Measure 

5.0 Monitoring Location Influences 

5.1 Air Monitoring Location Influences 

5.1.1Road Influences 

5.1.1.1 Direction from Monitor to Road Code

5.1.1.2 Road Name

5.1.1.3 Road Type Name

5.1.1.4 Road Surface Type

5.1.1.5 Traffic Count Measure 

5.1.1.6 Traffic Count Date

5.1.1.7 Traffic Count Source Name

5.1.1.8 Distance from Monitor to Road Measure 

5.1.2 Obstruction Influences 

5.1.2.1 Obstruction Identifier

5.1.2.2 Obstruction Type Name

5.1.2.3 Distance from Monitor to Obstruction Measure 

5.1.2.4 Obstruction Height Measure 

5.1.2.5 Obstruction Width Measure 

5.1.2.6 Direction from Monitor to Obstruction Code

5.2 Water/Waste Monitoring Location Influences 

7.0 Air Open Path Monitoring Location 

7.1 Open Path Identifier

7.2 Open Path Transmitter Horizontal Reference Point Offset Measure 

7.3 Open Path Receiver Horizontal Reference Point Offset Measure 

7.4 Open Path Transmitter Vertical Reference Point Offset Measure 

7.5 Open Path Receiver Vertical Reference Point Offset Measure 

7.6 Open Path Beam Vertical Angle Measure 

7.7 Open Path Beam Azimuth Angle Measure 

7.8 Open Path Beam Length Measure 

7.9 Open Path Location Land Use Text

8.0 Waterbody Identification and Use

8.1 Waterbody Name

8.2 Waterbody Use Classification Text

8.2.1 Waterbody Use Classification Text Reference

8.3 River Mile Text

8.3.1 River Mile Text Reference

8.4 EPA Reach Code

8.4.1 EPA Reach Code Reference

9.0 Well Information

