ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: EP 1.8/12:CT
SERIES TITLE: Working for Clean Water : an Information
Program for Advisory Groups
ORIGINATING DEPT./AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency
FREQUENCY: Irregular
YEARS PUBLISHED:
DESCRIPTION:
Designed to give advisory groups an information
program about combating water pollution. Covers a variety
of topics concerning water, such as wastewater plants,
sewage, etc.. Illustrated.
USES:
Members of the general public could use this series
to learn more about water in this country. Teachers could use
this source in an earth science curriculum to discuss water.
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MICROFORM: No
MACHINE READABLE FORMAT: No
INTERNET: No
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STUDENT NAMES: Beth Sheeks
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: EP 1.8/13:CT
SERIES TITLE: Access EPA
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Information Resource Management, Information
Management and Service Division, Information Access Branch.
FREQUENCY: Annual
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1991-
DESCRIPTION: This directory was designed to identify
environmental information sources from the EPA and
other organizations. Each chapter describes a
different media or types of source, such as
"Clearinghouses and Hotlines". Entries describe the
information source and explain how to access the
information. In addition, the directory provides a
list of environmental contacts and two lists of
library and information services: one of EPA
libraries, and one of state environmental libraries.
Contains appendices-- including an acronym list--
and a subject index.
USES: Of value to any person, agency or group needing access
to specific, detailed information on environmental topics.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS:
U.S. Directory of Environmental Sources
E 1.2:date
Information Resources Directory
E 1.12/3:date
Environmental Hotline
E 1.95:date
INDEXED IN: GPO Monthly Catalog
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AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS: No
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION:
STUDENT NAMES: Jana White
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: EP 1.17:
SERIES TITLE: Solid Waste Management Series
ORIGINATING DEPT./AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency
FREQUENCY:
YEARS PUBLISHED:
DESCRIPTION:
Discusses all aspect of solid waste management.
USES:
Useful information for communities and for businesses
dealing with solid waste.
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INDEXED IN:
Chemical Abstracts
GeoRef
ISSN: 1051-3418
AVAILABLE IN OTHER FORMATS:
MICROFORM: No
MACHINE READABLE FORMAT: No
INTERNET: No
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Alternately published by the Public Health Service, Solid
Waste Management Office
STUDENT NAMES: Sarah Bernard
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: EP 1.17/4:
SERIES TITLE: Newsletter: Solid Waste News Brief
ORIGINATING DEPT./AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency
FREQUENCY:
YEARS PUBLISHED:
DESCRIPTION:
Discusses issues of solid waste management and offers
latest news on relevant government programs.
USES:
Good resource for public and business leaders who need
to keep abreast of developments in this field.
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MICROFORM: No
MACHINE READABLE FORMAT: No
INTERNET: No
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STUDENT NAMES: Sarah Bernard
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: EP 1.17/5:date
SERIES TITLE: Reusable News
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Solid Waste, Municipal and Industrial Solid Waste
Division
FREQUENCY: Quarterly
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1990-
DESCRIPTION: Contains information on topics relating to
recycling. Features success stories about local
recycling programs, updates on recycling technology,
legislation updates, and cites information sources
from both government and private sources. Each
issue contains black and white photographs.
USES: Of use to anyone in national, state, or local
governments,businesses, or the general public who has an
interest in recycling and solid waste issues.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS: EPA Bulletin
EP 1.3: vol. nos & nos.
Environmental News
EP 1.7/2:date
Solid Waste News Brief
EP 1.7/4:date
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AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS:
Available in microfiche
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION: Printed with soy/canola ink on
paper that contains at least 50% recycled content.
STUDENT NAMES: Sarah Bernard, Jana White
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: EP 12.17/7:
SERIES TITLE: Recycling Update
ORIGINATING DEPT./AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency
FREQUENCY: Quarterly
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1990-
DESCRIPTION:
Presents latest developments in the field of recycling.
USES:
Useful to any member of the general public wishing
to keep abreast of the latest trends in recycling.
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AVAILABLE IN OTHER FORMATS:
MICROFORM: Yes
MACHINE READABLE FORMAT: No
INTERNET: Yes, at:
gopher://www.epa.gov/11/Offices/Waste/OSWRCRA/non-hw/recycle
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STUDENT NAMES: Sarah Bernard
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: EP 1.23:nos.
SERIES TITLE: Ecological Research
ORIGINATING DEPT./AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency/
Office of Research and Development
FREQUENCY: Irregular
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1976-1991
DESCRIPTION:
Describes research on the effects of pollution
on humans, plants, and animal species -- either long-term
or short-term effects.
USES:
Can be used by scientists to track a variety of
physical problems stemming from pollution, such as a
lowered sperm count in males of various species, the
decrease of important species like bees, etc.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS:
Environmental Protection Technology
EP 1.23/2:nos.
Environmental Monitoring
EP 1.23/5:nos.
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AVAILABLE IN OTHER FORMATS:
MICROFORM: Yes
MACHINE READABLE FORMAT: Yes
INTERNET:
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SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: EP 1.23/2:
SERIES TITLE: Environmental Protection Technology Series
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Environmental Protection Agency
FREQUENCY: Irregular
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1972-
DESCRIPTION: Describes research done to study programs and
systems of technology that control and treat
pollution. Focus is on methodology,
instrumentation, and equipment. Report lengths
vary.
USES: Used by government agencies and private businesses to
improve the condition and treatments of pollution sources.
A good source for anyone doing research on environmental
studies.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS: Ecological Research Series
EP 1.23:
Environmental Health Effects Research
Series
EP 1.23/4:
INDEXED IN: GPO Monthly Catalog
ISSN: 0092-8054
AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS:
Available in microfilm
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION:
STUDENT NAMES: Mary Jo Miller, Ann Williamson
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: EP 1.23/3:nos.
SERIES TITLE: Socioeconomic Environmental Studies
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Research and Development
FREQUENCY: Irregular
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1972-
DESCRIPTION: Serves as one of five research report series
of the Office of Research and Development of the EPA.
Details research on the socioeconomic impact of
environmental problems. Includes environmental
management studies, analysis of environmental
planning techniques, and ecological impact studies.
Topics such as recycling and recovery operations and
cultural values are also covered.
USES: Geared to the businessperson with interests in the
environment; appropriate for anyone interested in the
applications of environmental technology.
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Available in microform
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION:
STUDENT NAMES: Cathy Elton
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: EP 1.23/2:
SERIES TITLE: Ecological Research Series
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Environmental Protection Agency
FREQUENCY: Irregular
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1972-
DESCRIPTION: Focus of reports in this series is on the
effects of pollution on humans, animals, plants, and
materials. Methodology, ecosystems, short-term, and long-
term dangers are explored. Reports are technical in
nature and seek to establish criteria necessary for
setting pollution standards.
USES: Valuable to researchers of pollution effects.
Unsuitable for general use because of the technical
language.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS:
Environmental Protection Technology Series
EP 1.23/2:
Environmental Health Effects Research
Series
EP 1.23/4:
INDEXED IN: GPO Monthly Catalog
ISSN: 1052-2468
AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS:
Available on microfilm
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION: Ann Williamson
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: EP 1.23/4:nos.
SERIES TITLE: Environmental Health Effects Research Series
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Research and Development
FREQUENCY: Irregular
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1973-
DESCRIPTION: Describes projects and studies relating to the
tolerance of humans for unhealthful substances or
conditions. In addition to toxicology and other
medical specialties, study areas include biomedical
instrumentation and health research techniques
utilizing animals with intended applications for
humans. Each issue covers a different research
topic. Information is provided in textual,
graphical, and tabular forms.
USES: Designed for medical, physiological, and psychological
students; doctors; and researchers to use in further
studies. The information given is extremely technical and
is not aimed at the general public.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS: Ecological Research Series
EP 1.23/2:
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Available in microfilm
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SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: EP 1.23/5
SERIES TITLE: Environmental Monitoring Series
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Environmental Protection Agency
FREQUENCY: Irregular
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1972-
DESCRIPTION: Discusses technology used for the
identification and quantification of environmental
pollutants at their lowest conceivable concentrations.
USES: Valuable to scientists researching environmental
issues.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS:
Environmental Health Effects Research Series
EP 1.23/4:
INDEXED IN: GPO Monthly Catalog
ISSN: 0094-8810
AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS: No
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION:
STUDENT NAMES: Ann Williamson
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: EP 1.67:
SERIES TITLE: EPA Journal
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Environmental Protection Agency
FREQUENCY: Bimonthly
YEARS PUBLISHED:1975-
DESCRIPTION: Deals with environmental issues-- with each
issue covering a different topic, such as acid rain or the
greenhouse effect. Articles are written by
individual experts in the particular field being
discussed. Issues contain brief introductions and
articles varying from 1-4 pages in length.
Photographs and tabular or graphical data are
included in some issue. Regular feature are
"Appointments" (within the EPA" and "Update" (a
review of EPA activities and developments).
USES: Aimed at members of the general public interested in
environmental issues and the workings of the EPA.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS:
INDEXED IN: Environment Abstracts
General Science Abstracts
Index to U.S. Government Periodicals
Public Affairs Information Bulletin
Social Sciences Index
ISSN:
AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS:
Available on microfilm and microfiche
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION:
STUDENT NAMES: Marilyn Schuster
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: EP 1.87
SERIES TITLE: Environmental Quality Profiles
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Environmental Protection Agency
FREQUENCY: Annual
YEARS PUBLISHED:
DESCRIPTION: Consists of individual reports from various
states of the U.S.. Discusses progress in environmental
preservation that has been made to date. Addresses
related problems and issues faced by people of the
state and identifies possible solutions. A chart
provides current status on environmental problems
such as air quality, noise, and solid waste, and
indicates if the trends are changing.
USES: Informs the general public of the quality of the
environment in the states they live in.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS: Environmental Quality Profile, Pacific
Northwest Region
EP 1.87/2:date
INDEXED IN: GPO Monthly Catalog
ISSN:
AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS: No
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION:
STUDENT NAMES: Kimberly Morrill
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: EP 1.96:
SERIES TITLE: Environmental Research Brief
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Environmental Protection Agency,
Center for Environmental Research Information
FREQUENCY: Irregular
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1970-
DESCRIPTION: Summary reports of research funded by the EPA;
stated purpose is to announce key findings of
ongoing and completed studies dealing with waste
minimization and waste assessment in a variety of
practical applications. Waste management is the
primarily focus, but the series covers other
environmental issues.
USES: Environmental engineers and researchers in chemical
and mechanical engineering may find these reports
interesting. Certain businesses will be interested in
incorporating the practical applications featured in this
series. This material is highly technical, and so is not
aimed at the general public.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS: Research Summary
EP 1.89:CT
Project Summary
EP 1.89/2
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AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS: No
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION: Printed on recycled paper.
STUDENT NAMES: Lee Wall
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION : EP 5.9
SERIES TITLE: Pesticides Abstracts
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: U. S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Office of Pesticides and Toxic Substances
FREQUENCY: Monthly
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1968 -
DESCRIPTION: This series presents a monthly review of the
worldwide literature concerning the effects of pesticides on
humans. Information from more than 500 U. S. and foreign
journals is included. An annual index is issued separately.
USES: Pesticides Abstracts is an important reference tool
for medical librarians, pharmacists, and other health
science professionals.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS:
EPA Compendium of Registered Pesticides
EP 5.11
Herbicides and Plant Regulators
EP 5.11/1
Fungicides and Nematicides
EP 5.11/2
Insecticides, Acaricides, Molluscicides, and
Antifouling Compounds
EP 5.11/3
Rodenticides and Mammal, Bird and Fish Toxicants
EP 5.11/4
Disinfectants
EP 5.11/5
INDEXED IN:
Review of Applied Entomology
(NOW- Review of Agricultural Entomology and Review of
Medical and Veterinary Entomology)
Weed Abstracts
ISSN: 0093-3295
AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS:
Yes, this series is available in microform from UMI and MIM.
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION: This series was formerly titles
Health Aspects of Pesticides, Abstract Bulletin prior to the
February 1974 issue. Reprint service for this series is
available from UMI.
STUDENT NAME: Diane Maria Luccy
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: EP 5.22/2:date
SERIES TITLE: Toxic Release Inventory
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Environmental Protection Agency/
Office of Pesticides and Toxic Substances
FREQUENCY: Annual
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1987-
DESCRIPTION: Results of required filings by industries and
companies with the EPA regarding accidental and
routine releases of toxic chemicals into the environment.
USES: Used to educate and inform government officials and
the general public about chemical releases into the
environment.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS:
Toxic Release Inventory: Executive Summary
EP 5.18:nos.
INDEXED IN: Index to U.S. Government Publications
ISSN:
AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS:
Available in microform
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION:
STUDENT NAMES: Lee Andrew Hilyer
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: EP 7.10
SERIES TITLE: Technology Transfers Seminar Publications
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Environmental Protection Agency
FREQUENCY: Irregular
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1975-
DESCRIPTION: Each booklet is the proceedings of a seminar
sponsored by the EPA's Office of Research and
Development. Issues are well illustrated with
graphs, charts, and occasionally photographs.
Topics include: incineration of medical wastes,
drinking water contaminations, and toxic waste
cleanup.
USES: For professionals in various fields under EPA control,
providing them with updates in technology and policy, and a
forum for presenting ideas and problems. Highly technical
in nature and not recommended for the general public.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS:
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AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS: No
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION:
STUDENT NAMES: Elizabeth Cassidy