Identification_Information: Citation: Citation_Information: Originator: Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) (Data compiler) Originator: Federal Highway Administration, Office of Planning, HEPP-1 (Data compiler) Originator: Bernardin, Lochmueller & Associates (Data processor) Publication_Date: 20070822 Title: Air_Quality_NTAD_IN: Non-attainment and Maintenance Areas for Air Pollutants in Indiana (Federal Highway Administration, Polygon Shapefile) Edition: 02 Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Vector digital data Publication_Information: Publication_Place: Evansville, Indiana Publisher: Bernardin, Lochmueller & Associates Other_Citation_Details: Source data sets were downloaded by personnel of Bernardin, Lochmueller & Associates in May 2007 from the web site of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, National Transportation Atlas Databases (NTAD)- http://www.bts.gov/programs/geographic_information_services/ Online_Linkage: http://igs.indiana.edu/arcims/statewide/download.html Description: Abstract: Polygons in this shapefile indicate areas in Indiana designated as non-attainment for ozone and (or) PM-2.5; or maintenance for ozone, carbon monoxide, lead, sulfur dioxide, and (or) PM-10. Non-attainment area is any area that does not meet (or that contributes to ambient air quality in a nearby area that does not meet) the national primary or secondary ambient air quality standard (NAAQ) for the pollutant. Maintenance areas are areas which were previously non-attainment (did not meet national ambient air quality (NAAQ) standards for the pollutant) but have now been designated attainment (now meeting the standards). These areas must have a maintenance plan outlining steps to maintain air quality and control measures to improve air quality that will remain in place. The maintenance plan must demonstrate continued compliance, considering projected growth, for a period of ten years. If outdoor air monitors record a violation of the standard, the maintenance plan includes a commitment to determine appropriate measures to address the cause of the violation. NAAQS are often referred to as federal health standards for outdoor air. More information on air attainment can be found from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Air Quality, Air Attainment web site at http://www.in.gov/idem/programs/air/attainment/index.html. Purpose: To provide the boundaries of each non-attainment and maintenance area in Indiana for carbon monoxide, lead, sulfur dioxide, PM-10, PM-2.5, and ozone. Supplemental_Information: The following is excerpted from Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) metadata - "Code of the Federal Regulations - Title 40, Part 50 lists the ambient air quality standards." CARBON MONOXIDE "Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless and poisonous gas produced by incomplete burning of carbon in fuels. When CO enters the bloodstream, it reduces the delivery of oxygen to the body's organs and tissues. Health threats are most serious for those who suffer from cardiovascular disease, particularly those with angina or peripheral vascular disease. Exposure to elevated CO levels can cause impairment of visual perception, manual dexterity, learning ability and performance of complex tasks. "77% of the nationwide CO emissions are from transportation sources. The largest emissions contribution comes from highway motor vehicles. Thus, the focus of CO monitoring has been on traffic oriented sites in urban areas where the main source of CO is motor vehicle exhaust. Other major CO sources are wood-burning stoves, incinerators and industrial sources. "The National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQs) for carbon monoxide is 9 ppm 8-hour non-overlapping average not to be exceeded more than once per year. The rounding convention in the standard specifies that values of 9.5 ppm, or greater, are counted as exceeding the level of the standard. An area meets the carbon monoxide NAAQS if no more than one 8-hour value per year exceeds the threshold. (High values that occur within 8 hours of the first one are exempted. This is known as using "non-overlapping averages.") To be in attainment, an area must meet the NAAQS for two consecutive years and carry out air quality monitoring during the entire time. Air quality carbon monoxide value is estimated using EPA guidance for calculating design values (Laxton Memorandum, June 18, 1990). "Sections 107(d)(4)(A) and 186 of the Clean Air Act lists the requirements for designations and classifications of carbon monoxide areas." LEAD "Exposure to lead (Pb) can occur through multiple pathways, including inhalation of air and ingestion of Pb in food, water, soil or dust. Excessive Pb exposure can cause seizures, mental retardation and/or behavioral disorders. A recent National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey reported a 78% decrease in blood lead levels from 12.8 to 2.8 ug/dL between 1976 and 1980 and from 1988 to 1991. This dramatic decline can be attributed to the reduction of leaded gasoline and to the removal of lead from soldered cans. Although this study shows great, infants and young children are especially susceptible to low doses of Pb, and this age group still shows the highest levels. Low doses of Pb can lead to central nervous system damage. Recent studies have also shown that Pb may be a factor in high blood pressure and in subsequent heart disease in middle-aged males. "Lead gasoline additives, non-ferrous smelters, and battery plants are the most significant contributors to atmospheric Pb emissions. In 1993 transportation sources contributed 33% of the annual emissions, down substantially from 81% in 1985. Total Pb emissions from all sources dropped from 20,100 tons in 1985 to 4,900 tons in 1993. The decrease in Pb emissions from highway vehicles accounts for essentially all of this decline. The reasons for the decrease are noted below. "Two air pollution control programs implemented by EPA before promulgation of the Pb standard in October 1978 have resulted in lower ambient Pb levels. First, regulations issued in the early 1970's required gradual reduction of the Pb content of all gasoline over a period of many years. The Pb content of the leaded gasoline pool was reduced from an average of 12.0 gram/gallon, to 0.5 gram/gallon on July 1, 1985, and still further to 0.1 gram/gallon on January 1, 1986. Second, as part of the EPA's overall automotive emission control program, unleaded gasoline was introduced in 1975 for automobiles equipped with catalytic control devices. These devices reduce emissions of CO, VOCs and NOx. In 1993, unleaded gasoline sales accounted for 99% of the total gasoline market. In contrast, the unleaded share of the gasoline market in 1984 was approximately 60%. These programs have essentially eliminated violations of the Pb standard in urban areas except those areas with Pb point sources. "Programs are also in place to control Pb emissions from stationary point sources. Lead emissions from stationary sources have been substantially reduced by control programs oriented toward attainment of the PM-10 and Pb ambient standards. However, significant and ambient problems still remain around some Pb point sources, which are now the focus of new monitoring initiatives. Pb emissions in 1993 from industrial sources, e.g., primary and secondary Pb smelters, dropped by about 91% from levels reported in 1970. Emissions of Pb from solid waste disposal are down about 76% since 1970. In 1993, emissions from solid waste disposal, industrial processes and transportation were: 500, 2,300 and 1,600 short tons, respectively. The overall effect of the control programs for these three categories has been a major reduction in the amount of Pb in the ambient air. Additional reduction in Pb are anticipated as a result of the Agency's Multimedia Lead Strategy issued in February 1991. The goal of the Lead Strategy is to reduce Pb exposures to the fullest extent practicable." PM-10 "Air pollutants called particulate matter include dust, dirt, soot, smoke and liquid droplets directly emitted into the air by sources such as factories, power plants, cars, construction activity, fires and natural windblown dust. Particles formed in the atmosphere by condensation or the transformation of emitted gases such as SO2 and VOCs are also considered particulate matter. Based on studies of human populations exposed to high concentrations of particles (sometimes in the presence of SO2) and laboratory studies of animals and humans, there are major effects of concern for human health. These include effects on breathing and respiratory symptoms, aggravation of existing respiratory and cardiovascular disease, alterations in the body's defense systems against foreign materials, damage to lung tissue, carcinogenesis and premature death. The major subgroups of the population that appear to be most sensitive to the effects of particulate matter include individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary or cardiovascular disease or influenza, asthmatics, the elderly and children. Particulate matter also soils and damages materials, and is a major cause of visibility impairment in the United States. "Annual and 24-hour National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter were first set in 1971. Total suspended particulate (TSP) was the first indicator used to represent suspended particles in the ambient air. Since July 1, 1987, however, EPA has used the indicator PM-10, which includes only those particles with aerodynamic diameter smaller than 10 micrometers. These smaller particles are likely responsible for most of the adverse health effects of particulate matter because of their ability to reach the thoracic or lower regions of the respiratory tract." SULFUR DIOXIDE "High concentrations of sulfur dioxide (SO2) affect breathing and may aggravate existing respiratory and cardiovascular disease. Sensitive populations include asthmatics, individuals with bronchitis or emphysema, children and the elderly. SO2 is also a primary contributor to acid deposition, or acid rain, which causes acidification of lakes and streams and can damage trees, crops, historic buildings and statues. In addition, sulfur compounds in the air contribute to visibility impairment in large parts of the country. This is especially noticeable in national parks. "Ambient SO2 results largely from stationary sources such as coal and oil combustion, steel mills, refineries, pulp and paper mills and from nonferrous smelters. There are three NAAQS for SO2: an annual arithmetic mean of 0.03 ppm (80 ug/m3), a 24-hour level of 0.14 ppm (365 ug/m3), a 3-hour level of 0.50 ppm (1300 ug/m3). "The first two standards are primary (health-related) standards, while the 3-hour NAAQS is a secondary (welfare-related) standard. The annual mean standard is not to be exceeded, while the short-term standards are not to be exceeded more than once per year." OZONE "Ozone (O3) is a photochemical oxidant and the major component of smog. While O3 in the upper atmosphere is beneficial to life by shielding the earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun, high concentrations of O3 at ground level are a major health and environmental concern. O3 is not emitted directly into the air but is formed through complex chemical reactions between precursor emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and oxides of nitrogen (NOx) in the presence of sunlight. These reactions are stimulated by sunlight and temperature so that peak O3 levels occur typically during the warmer times of the year. Both VOCs and NOx are emitted by transportation and industrial sources. VOCs are emitted from sources as diverse as autos, chemical manufacturing, dry cleaners, paint shops and other sources using solvents. "The reactivity of O3 causes health problems because it damages lung tissue, reduces lung function and sensitizes the lungs to other irritants. Scientific evidence indicates that ambient levels of O3 not only affect people with impaired respiratory systems, such as asthmatics, but healthy adults and children as well. Exposure to O3 for several hours at relatively low concentrations has been found to significantly reduce lung function and induce respiratory inflammation in normal, healthy people during exercise. This decrease in lung function generally is accompanied by symptoms including chest pain, coughing, sneezing and pulmonary congestion." PM-2.5 "Air pollutants called particulate matter include dust, dirt, soot, smoke and liquid droplets directly emitted into the air by sources such as factories, power plants, cars, construction activity, fires and natural windblown dust. Particles formed in the atmosphere by condensation or the transformation of emitted gases such as SO2 and VOCs are also considered particulate matter. Based on studies of human populations exposed to high concentrations of particles (sometimes in the presence of SO2) and laboratory studies of animals and humans, there are major effects of concern for human health. These include effects on breathing and respiratory symptoms, aggravation of existing respiratory and cardiovascular disease, alterations in the body's defense systems against foreign materials, damage to lung tissue, carcinogenesis and premature death. The major subgroups of the population that appear to be most sensitive to the effects of particulate matter include individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary or cardiovascular disease or influenza, asthmatics, the elderly and children. Particulate matter also soils and damages materials, and is a major cause of visibility impairment in the United States. "Annual and 24-hour National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter were first set in 1971. Total suspended particulate (TSP) was the first indicator used to represent suspended particles in the ambient air. Particles less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter (PM2.5) are referred to as "fine" particles and are believed to pose the largest health risks. Because of their small size (less than one-seventh the average width of a human hair), fine particles can lodge deeply into the lungs." Time_Period_of_Content: Time_Period_Information: Single_Date/Time: Calendar_Date: 20060401 Currentness_Reference: Publication date Status: Progress: Complete Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: Annually Spatial_Domain: Bounding_Coordinates: West_Bounding_Coordinate: -88.1607 East_Bounding_Coordinate: -84.6882 North_Bounding_Coordinate: 41.7753 South_Bounding_Coordinate: 37.7554 Keywords: Theme: Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: Geography Network Keyword Thesaurus Theme_Keyword: environment Theme_Keyword: health Theme_Keyword: transportation Theme_Keyword: climatologyMeteorologyAtmosphere Theme: Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None Theme_Keyword: Federal Highway Administration (FHA) Theme_Keyword: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Theme_Keyword: Bernardin, Lochmueller and Associates (BLA) Theme_Keyword: National Transportation Atlas Databases (NTAD) Theme_Keyword: non-attainment area Theme_Keyword: maintenance area Theme_Keyword: criteria pollutant Theme_Keyword: carbon monoxide Theme_Keyword: lead Theme_Keyword: ozone Theme_Keyword: sulfur dioxide Theme_Keyword: particulate matter Theme_Keyword: PM-10 Theme_Keyword: PM-2.5 Theme_Keyword: air quality Place: Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None Place_Keyword: Indiana Place_Keyword: Allen County Place_Keyword: Boone County Place_Keyword: Clark County Place_Keyword: Dearborn County Place_Keyword: Delaware County Place_Keyword: Dubois County Place_Keyword: Floyd County Place_Keyword: Gibson County Place_Keyword: Greene County Place_Keyword: Hamilton County Place_Keyword: Hancock County Place_Keyword: Hendricks County Place_Keyword: Jackson County Place_Keyword: Jefferson County Place_Keyword: Johnson County Place_Keyword: LaPorte County Place_Keyword: Lake County Place_Keyword: Madison County Place_Keyword: Marion County Place_Keyword: Morgan County Place_Keyword: Ohio County Place_Keyword: Pike County Place_Keyword: Porter County Place_Keyword: Shelby County Place_Keyword: Spencer County Place_Keyword: St Joseph County Place_Keyword: Switzerland County Place_Keyword: Vanderburgh County Place_Keyword: Vermillion County Place_Keyword: Vigo County Place_Keyword: Warrick County Place_Keyword: Wayne County Access_Constraints: This file is available to anyone, but access may be contingent on written request, specific terms relevant to the agency or person making the request, and (or) current freedom of information statutes in the state of Indiana. Use_Constraints: The following is excerpted from Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) metadata - "[This] dataset, or any portion thereof, can be freely distributed as long as this metadata entry is included with each distribution. Acknowledgment of the Research and Innovative Technology Administration's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (RITA/BTS) National Transportation Atlas Databases (NTAD) 2006 would be appreciated in products derived from these data." DATA DISCLAIMER This data set was compiled by Bernardin, Lochmueller & Associates, using data believed to be accurate; however, a degree of error is inherent in all data. This product is distributed "AS-IS" without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to warranties of suitability of a particular or use. No attempt has been made in either the designed format or production of these data to define the limits or jurisdiction of any federal, state, or local government. These data are intended for use only at the published scale or smaller and are for reference purposes only. They are not to be construed as a legal document or survey instrument. A detailed on-the-ground survey and historical analysis of a single site may differ from these data. Point_of_Contact: Contact_Information: Contact_Organization_Primary: Contact_Organization: Bernardin, Lochmueller & Associates Contact_Position: Environmental Division Contact_Address: Address_Type: Mailing and physical address Address: 6200 Vogel Road City: Evansville State_or_Province: Indiana Postal_Code: 47715-4006 Country: USA Contact_Voice_Telephone: 800-423-7411 Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 812-479-6262 Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: bla@blainc.com Contact_Website: www.blainc.com Hours_of_Service: 8am-5pm CST Data_Set_Credit: Research and Innovative Technology Administration's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (RITA/BTS) National Transportation Atlas Databases (NTAD) 2006 Native_Data_Set_Environment: Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 2; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.1.0.722 Cross_Reference: Citation_Information: Originator: Research and Innovative Technology Administration's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (RITA/BTS) Publication_Date: 2006 Title: National Transportation Atlas Databases (NTAD) 2006 Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Vector digital data Publication_Information: Publication_Place: Washington, DC Publisher: Research and Innovative Technology Administration's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (RITA/BTS) Online_Linkage: http://www.bts.gov/programs/geographic_information_services/ Data_Quality_Information: Attribute_Accuracy: Attribute_Accuracy_Report: The following is excerpted from Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) metadata - "Unknown" After the union of the original air quality files downloaded from NTAD, checks were made by Bernardin, Lochmueller & Associates to ensure each area represented in the original files retained their attributes correctly. Logical_Consistency_Report: The following is excerpted from Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) metadata - "None" After the union of the original air quality files downloaded from NTAD, checks were made by Bernardin, Lochmueller & Associates to ensure that there were no polygon overlaps, slivers, or offshoots. Completeness_Report: The following is excerpted from Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) metadata - "Unknown" After the union of the original air quality files downloaded from NTAD, checks were made by Bernardin, Lochmueller & Associates to ensure each area represented in the original files was included. Positional_Accuracy: Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy: Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report: The following is excerpted from Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) metadata - "Unknown" Lineage: Source_Information: Source_Citation: Citation_Information: Publication_Date: 2005 Title: 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 81 Other_Citation_Details: The spatial boundaries of each non-attainment and maintenance area are defined in 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 81. Online_Linkage: http://www.epa.gov/epahome/cfr40.htm Source_Time_Period_of_Content: Time_Period_Information: Single_Date/Time: Calendar_Date: 2005 Source_Currentness_Reference: Publication date Source_Citation_Abbreviation: 40 CFR Source_Contribution: The spatial boundaries of each non-attainment and maintenance area are defined in 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 81. Source_Information: Source_Citation: Citation_Information: Originator: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Publication_Date: 2005 Title: Green Book Online_Linkage: http://www.epa.gov/oar/oaqps/greenbk/ Source_Time_Period_of_Content: Time_Period_Information: Single_Date/Time: Calendar_Date: 2005 Source_Currentness_Reference: Publication date Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Green Book Source_Contribution: The United States Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) "Green Book" defines criteria pollutants. EPA uses six "criteria pollutants" as indicators of air quality, and has established for each of them a maximum concentration above which adverse effects on human health may occur. These threshold concentrations are called National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Source_Information: Source_Citation: Citation_Information: Originator: Research and Innovative Technology Administration's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (RITA/BTS) (Data compiler) Originator: Federal Highway Administration, Office of Planning, HEPP-1 (Data compiler) Publication_Date: 2006 Title: Non-Attainment Areas: Carbon Monoxide Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Vector digital data Publication_Information: Publication_Place: Washington, DC Publisher: Research and Innovative Technology Administration's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (RITA/BTS) Online_Linkage: http://www.bts.gov/programs/geographic_information_services/ Type_of_Source_Media: Online Source_Time_Period_of_Content: Time_Period_Information: Single_Date/Time: Calendar_Date: 2006 Source_Currentness_Reference: Publication date Source_Citation_Abbreviation: naa_ma_co.shp Source_Contribution: Maintenance area polygons for carbon monoxide Source_Information: Source_Citation: Citation_Information: Originator: Research and Innovative Technology Administration's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (RITA/BTS) (Data compiler) Originator: Federal Highway Administration, Office of Planning, HEPP-1 (Data compiler) Publication_Date: 2006 Title: Non-Attainment Areas: Lead Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Vector digital data Publication_Information: Publication_Place: Washington, DC Publisher: Research and Innovative Technology Administration's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (RITA/BTS) Online_Linkage: http://www.bts.gov/programs/geographic_information_services/ Type_of_Source_Media: Online Source_Time_Period_of_Content: Time_Period_Information: Single_Date/Time: Calendar_Date: 2006 Source_Currentness_Reference: Publication date Source_Citation_Abbreviation: naa_ma_lead.shp Source_Contribution: Maintenance area polygons for lead Source_Information: Source_Citation: Citation_Information: Originator: Research and Innovative Technology Administration's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (RITA/BTS) (Data compiler) Originator: Federal Highway Administration, Office of Planning, HEPP-1 (Data compiler) Publication_Date: 2006 Title: Non-Attainment Areas: Ozone Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Vector digital data Publication_Information: Publication_Place: Washington, DC Publisher: Research and Innovative Technology Administration's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (RITA/BTS) Online_Linkage: http://www.bts.gov/programs/geographic_information_services/ Type_of_Source_Media: Online Source_Time_Period_of_Content: Time_Period_Information: Single_Date/Time: Calendar_Date: 2006 Source_Currentness_Reference: Publication date Source_Citation_Abbreviation: naa_ma_ozone.shp Source_Contribution: Maintenance and non-attainment area polygons for ozone Source_Information: Source_Citation: Citation_Information: Originator: Research and Innovative Technology Administration's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (RITA/BTS) (Data compiler) Originator: Federal Highway Administration, Office of Planning, HEPP-1 (Data compiler) Publication_Date: 2006 Title: Non-Attainment Areas: Particulate Matter 2.5 Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Vector digital data Publication_Information: Publication_Place: Washington, DC Publisher: Research and Innovative Technology Administration's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (RITA/BTS) Online_Linkage: http://www.bts.gov/programs/geographic_information_services/ Type_of_Source_Media: Online Source_Time_Period_of_Content: Time_Period_Information: Single_Date/Time: Calendar_Date: 2006 Source_Currentness_Reference: Publication date Source_Citation_Abbreviation: naa_ma_pm2_5.shp Source_Contribution: Non-attainment area polygons for particulate matter 2.5 (PM-2.5) Source_Information: Source_Citation: Citation_Information: Originator: Research and Innovative Technology Administration's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (RITA/BTS) (Data compiler) Originator: Federal Highway Administration, Office of Planning, HEPP-1 (Data compiler) Publication_Date: 2006 Title: Non-Attainment Areas: Particulate Matter 10 Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Vector digital data Publication_Information: Publication_Place: Washington, DC Publisher: Research and Innovative Technology Administration's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (RITA/BTS) Online_Linkage: http://www.bts.gov/programs/geographic_information_services/ Type_of_Source_Media: Online Source_Time_Period_of_Content: Time_Period_Information: Single_Date/Time: Calendar_Date: 2006 Source_Currentness_Reference: Publication date Source_Citation_Abbreviation: naa_ma_pm10.shp Source_Contribution: Maintenance area polygons for particulate matter 10 (PM-10) Source_Information: Source_Citation: Citation_Information: Originator: Research and Innovative Technology Administration's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (RITA/BTS) (Data compiler) Originator: Federal Highway Administration, Office of Planning, HEPP-1 (Data compiler) Publication_Date: 2006 Title: Non-Attainment Areas: Sulfur Oxides Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Vector digital data Publication_Information: Publication_Place: Washington, DC Publisher: Research and Innovative Technology Administration's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (RITA/BTS) Online_Linkage: http://www.bts.gov/programs/geographic_information_services/ Type_of_Source_Media: Online Source_Time_Period_of_Content: Time_Period_Information: Single_Date/Time: Calendar_Date: 2006 Source_Currentness_Reference: Publication date Source_Citation_Abbreviation: naa_ma_sox.shp Source_Contribution: Maintenance area polygons for sulfur oxides Process_Step: Process_Description: Data collected from the Environmental Protection Agency or created using base geographic reference layers and physical descriptions provided by EPA and contained in 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 81. Process_Date: 20040101 Process_Step: Process_Description: Updated with information from the EPA Green Book. Process_Date: 20050101 Process_Contact: Contact_Information: Contact_Person_Primary: Contact_Person: Bruce D. Spear Contact_Organization: Federal Highway Administration, Office of Planning, HEPP-1 Contact_Voice_Telephone: 1 202 366 8870 Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 1 202 493 2198 Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: bruce.spear@fhwa.dot.gov Process_Step: Process_Description: Spatial data edited and cleaned to more closely match shorelines. Process_Date: 20060101 Process_Contact: Contact_Information: Contact_Person_Primary: Contact_Person: Bruce D. Spear Contact_Organization: Federal Highway Administration, Office of Planning, HEPP-1 Contact_Voice_Telephone: 1 202 366 8870 Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 1 202 493 2198 Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: bruce.spear@fhwa.dot.gov Process_Step: Process_Description: Standard quality control processes performed in preparation for publication. Process_Date: 20060101 Process_Contact: Contact_Information: Contact_Person_Primary: Contact_Person: Geospatial Information Program Contact_Organization: Research and Innovative Technology Administration's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (RITA/BTS) Contact_Voice_Telephone: 1 202 366 DATA Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 1 202 366 3640 Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: answers@bts.gov Process_Step: Process_Description: The nationwide shapefiles called "NAA_MA_CO.SHP", "NAA_MA_LEAD.SHP", "NAA_MA_OZONE.SHP", "NAA_MA_PM2_5.SHP", "NAA_MA_PM10.SHP", AND "NAA_MA_SOX.SHP" were downloaded May 2007 from the web site for the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) National Transportation Atlas Databases (NTAD). http://www.bts.gov/programs/geographic_information_services/ For each source file, A subset file was then created for only those polygons with "IN" in State fields. Data were transformed to UTM Zone 16 NAD 83, meters. Some fields were deleted because of redundant or empty records. Any areas that extended beyond the state boundary were clipped to the state boundary. Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: NAA_MA_CO.SHP, NAA_MA_LEAD.SHP, NAA_MA_OZONE.SHP, NAA_MA_PM2_5.SHP NAA_MA_PM10.SHP, NAA_MA_SOX.SHP Process_Date: 20070614 Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: Intermediate files for each pollutant Process_Contact: Contact_Information: Contact_Person_Primary: Contact_Organization: Bernardin, Lochmueller & Associates Contact_Person: Cinda Bonds Contact_Position: GIS Analyst / Wildlife Biologist Contact_Address: Address_Type: Mailing and physical address Address: 6200 Vogel Road City: Evansville State_or_Province: Indiana Postal_Code: 47715 Contact_Voice_Telephone: 800-423-7411 Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 812-479-6262 Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: bla@blainc.com Contact_Website: www.blainc.com Hours_of_Service: 0800-1700 CST Process_Step: Process_Description: A union process was run on the intermediate files for CO, lead, and PM-10. The polygons were cleaned and attributes were verified. Polygons in the SOX file were then added with the same process. The same process was used to make a union file of PM-2.5 and Ozone. The PM2.5_Ozone file was unioned to the CO_Lead_PM10_SOX file to create a single file that contained all polygons for all pollutants. Polygons were cleaned and attributes were checked as each new file was added to the final set. Fields were added so that each pollutant and its status in each polygon can be differentiated, as well as any dates, status, or notes unique to a single pollutant. Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: Intermediate files for each pollutant Process_Date: 20070818 Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: Air_QUALITY_NTAD_IN.SHP Process_Contact: Contact_Information: Contact_Person_Primary: Contact_Organization: Bernardin, Lochmueller & Associates Contact_Person: Cinda Bonds Contact_Position: GIS Analyst / Wildlife Biologist Contact_Address: Address_Type: Mailing and physical address Address: 6200 Vogel Road City: Evansville State_or_Province: Indiana Postal_Code: 47715 Contact_Voice_Telephone: 800-423-7411 Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 812-479-6262 Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: bla@blainc.com Contact_Website: www.blainc.com Hours_of_Service: 0800-1700 CST Process_Step: Process_Description: This metadata file was pre-parsed and parsed using CNS (Chew and Spit, v. 2.6.1) and MP (Metadata Parser, v. 2.7.1) software written by Peter N. Schweitzer (U.S. Geological Survey). 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Check the individual status of each listed pollutant to categorize each one. 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