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Page 1: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

Managing Superfund Field Data

Joe Schaefer Environmental Response Team

24th NARPM Training Program

Objective Improve the Information Currency of Superfund

u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessibleinformation

u Move from being a report driven program to a data driven program

Data Generators Data Management Decision Makers

24th NARPM Training Program 2

     

Objective Common Approach to Data Management

u Design around flexible tools that can accommodate different types of work

u Leverage work done by others u Better use of resources u Improve the overall programrsquos capabilities

VS

24th NARPM Training Program 3

     

Objective Active Data Management

u Data management happens as soon as information is generated u The closer the data is managed to the work the higher the quality u Data management practices should be supporting the process not

a parallel task

24th NARPM Training Program 4

Challenge Report Culture

u Reports are excellent ways todocument decisions and recommendations

u Not the best medium to transfer the data contained within

24th NARPM Training Program 5

Challenge Sites Last Along Time

u Horizon for Remedial Superfund sites far exceeds normal life spans for data management tools and technical stands

u Information needs decisions required evolve over time impactingwhat data is collected and how its used

u Difficult for one site to maintain a consistent group of technicalpersonnel for the lifespan of the project

24th NARPM Training Program 6

   

   

   

Challenge Site Transition

u Removal to Remedial sect What work has already been done that I can use

u Contractor to Contractor sect Who was the data How can it be transferred

u RPM to RPM sect ldquoWelcome to the site here is a room full of reports for you to readrdquo

24th NARPM Training Program 7

          

       

Approach Data As A Deliverable

u EPA should own the information not just the interpretation u In order to get data you have to ask for it

sect Contract requirements sect Administrative orders sect Interagency Agreements sect Grants

u Be as specific as you can sect What data do you need sect How should it be delivered sect How often should it be delivered

u Requirement for participation in the site

24th NARPM Training Program 8

Benefit Rapid Visualization

24th NARPM Training Program 9

     

Approach Data Should Facilitate Communication

u More rapid responsiveness to HQ request FOIAs and QFRs u More rapid responsiveness to the public and communities u Faster access to raw data for generating reports graphics maps

briefings etc u Path to getting there is to incorporate products into your workflow

that rely

24th NARPM Training Program 10

GIS Web Viewers

u EPA GIS community has an approach for how data should be madeavailable and consumed using current technologies

u Donrsquot spend your resources trail blazing spend it optimizing andenhancing

24th NARPM Training Program 11

Map Services

Site Data GIS Web Viewer

GIS Web Viewers

24th NARPM Training Program 12

GIS Viewer -gt Data on the Web

24th NARPM Training Program 13

           

       

Common Operating Picture

u Sites are complex organisms sect Federal sect State sect Tribal sect Local sect PRP

u Build a bigger silo u Have a way to interact with all the information u Enable your data to live past the decisions

sect Action levels can change

24th NARPM Training Program 14

           

Story Map

u GIS Viewer as the backbone u Functionality to enable a curated navigation of that data u Enhanced ability to add context narrative u Controlled view of what layers extent are visible at any given point u Allow for automation of content updates u Clear delineations of who is responsible for which sections of

content u Really really good looking presentation

24th NARPM Training Program 15

24th NARPM Training Program 16

24th NARPM Training Program 17

24th NARPM Training Program 18

24th NARPM Training Program 19

24th NARPM Training Program 20

   

Data is More Than Samples

u Boundaries u Photos u Videos

24th NARPM Training Program 21

Data Management Plans

24th NARPM Training Program 22

      

Plans Plans Plans

u Workplans u Sampling Plans u Quality Assurance Plans u What plan tells us what to do with our data

24th NARPM Training Program 23

     

  

      

Data Management Plan

u Approach to data management sect Types of data you are dealing with sect Tools being used to collect manage and display it

u Requirements sect Specifics on what things need to be documented and how they should be

described u How you are going to use your data

sect Standardized reports sect GIS viewers sect Models

24th NARPM Training Program 24

Regional Data Management Plan

u 1 What are your typical data streams and deliverables

u 2 What are the best practices to manage those data streams andgenerate those deliverables

u 3 How will the data and deliverables be QArsquod

u 4 What resources are required

u 5 What is the data flow

24th NARPM Training Program 25

       

Site Specific Data Management Plan

u Shorter (hopefully) Document u References the Regional Plan u Identifies deviations additions or modifications u Specific names and organizations responsible for managing the

data u Site specific procedureschecklistsSOPs

24th NARPM Training Program 26

24th NARPM Training Program 27

24th NARPM Training Program 28

Data Workflow

24th NARPM Training Program 29

Roles amp Responsibility

24th NARPM Training Program 30

       

Data Elements amp Valid Values

u Core of your site specific plan u What data you need amp what it needs to look like u Enforce consistency u Develop feedback loops from your data users to your data

managers u Implement methods to enforce the data requirements established by

the site

24th NARPM Training Program 31

   

Standard Procedures

u Consistency requires discipline amp documentation u Any processes or task that can be documented related to how data

is collected stored or analyzed should be u Checklists are a huge help

24th NARPM Training Program 32

         

Data Storage

u Where is the data u Who is in charge of it u How does it get there u How often is it updated u How can other people access it

24th NARPM Training Program 33

   

Data Reporting

u How are you going to use the data u Feedback loop needs to exist to inform the project on what data

needs to be collected

24th NARPM Training Program 34

     

    

     

   

New Sites

u Prepare sect Data deliverables required under support contracts sect Train train train

u Assess sect What problems are you trying to solve sect What information do they need in order to solve it

u Plan sect Document what you need to do sect Document the steps you need to take

u Execute sect Get the proper resources organization and workflow together to put your

plan into action u Re-Assess

sect Develop a feedback process where stakeholders are communicatingregularly to adjust the plan as the site evolves

24th NARPM Training Program 35

     

             

     

   

Existing Sites

u Needs Assessment sect Decisions you need to make it sect Information you need to make them

u Current Operations Assessment sect Who is generating data on your site sect What approaches are they using sect Where is the data being stored sect When is the data being shared sect Why is the data being collected sect How is the data being managed

u Develop The Plan sect Training on new toolsprocesses you need implemented sect Awareness of the requirements

u Execute sect Coordination is key

24th NARPM Training Program 36

       

Field Data Management Tools

u Tools wonrsquot save you u Process and planning most critical part u Flexibility in the tools you choose is important u Expand the scope of your data management process to include key

site partners u Toolset being used should be able to accommodate those groups

both in data submission and data access

24th NARPM Training Program 37

Scribe

24th NARPM Training Program 38

         

     

Scribe Feature Auditor

u Scribe doesnrsquot enforce valid values u Users can develop rules to apply against their Scribe database u Basic Mode

sect Required fields sect Valid values

u Beast Mode sect Quality Control checks sect Different valid values based on sample date

24th NARPM Training Program 39

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 2: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

Objective Improve the Information Currency of Superfund

u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessibleinformation

u Move from being a report driven program to a data driven program

Data Generators Data Management Decision Makers

24th NARPM Training Program 2

     

Objective Common Approach to Data Management

u Design around flexible tools that can accommodate different types of work

u Leverage work done by others u Better use of resources u Improve the overall programrsquos capabilities

VS

24th NARPM Training Program 3

     

Objective Active Data Management

u Data management happens as soon as information is generated u The closer the data is managed to the work the higher the quality u Data management practices should be supporting the process not

a parallel task

24th NARPM Training Program 4

Challenge Report Culture

u Reports are excellent ways todocument decisions and recommendations

u Not the best medium to transfer the data contained within

24th NARPM Training Program 5

Challenge Sites Last Along Time

u Horizon for Remedial Superfund sites far exceeds normal life spans for data management tools and technical stands

u Information needs decisions required evolve over time impactingwhat data is collected and how its used

u Difficult for one site to maintain a consistent group of technicalpersonnel for the lifespan of the project

24th NARPM Training Program 6

   

   

   

Challenge Site Transition

u Removal to Remedial sect What work has already been done that I can use

u Contractor to Contractor sect Who was the data How can it be transferred

u RPM to RPM sect ldquoWelcome to the site here is a room full of reports for you to readrdquo

24th NARPM Training Program 7

          

       

Approach Data As A Deliverable

u EPA should own the information not just the interpretation u In order to get data you have to ask for it

sect Contract requirements sect Administrative orders sect Interagency Agreements sect Grants

u Be as specific as you can sect What data do you need sect How should it be delivered sect How often should it be delivered

u Requirement for participation in the site

24th NARPM Training Program 8

Benefit Rapid Visualization

24th NARPM Training Program 9

     

Approach Data Should Facilitate Communication

u More rapid responsiveness to HQ request FOIAs and QFRs u More rapid responsiveness to the public and communities u Faster access to raw data for generating reports graphics maps

briefings etc u Path to getting there is to incorporate products into your workflow

that rely

24th NARPM Training Program 10

GIS Web Viewers

u EPA GIS community has an approach for how data should be madeavailable and consumed using current technologies

u Donrsquot spend your resources trail blazing spend it optimizing andenhancing

24th NARPM Training Program 11

Map Services

Site Data GIS Web Viewer

GIS Web Viewers

24th NARPM Training Program 12

GIS Viewer -gt Data on the Web

24th NARPM Training Program 13

           

       

Common Operating Picture

u Sites are complex organisms sect Federal sect State sect Tribal sect Local sect PRP

u Build a bigger silo u Have a way to interact with all the information u Enable your data to live past the decisions

sect Action levels can change

24th NARPM Training Program 14

           

Story Map

u GIS Viewer as the backbone u Functionality to enable a curated navigation of that data u Enhanced ability to add context narrative u Controlled view of what layers extent are visible at any given point u Allow for automation of content updates u Clear delineations of who is responsible for which sections of

content u Really really good looking presentation

24th NARPM Training Program 15

24th NARPM Training Program 16

24th NARPM Training Program 17

24th NARPM Training Program 18

24th NARPM Training Program 19

24th NARPM Training Program 20

   

Data is More Than Samples

u Boundaries u Photos u Videos

24th NARPM Training Program 21

Data Management Plans

24th NARPM Training Program 22

      

Plans Plans Plans

u Workplans u Sampling Plans u Quality Assurance Plans u What plan tells us what to do with our data

24th NARPM Training Program 23

     

  

      

Data Management Plan

u Approach to data management sect Types of data you are dealing with sect Tools being used to collect manage and display it

u Requirements sect Specifics on what things need to be documented and how they should be

described u How you are going to use your data

sect Standardized reports sect GIS viewers sect Models

24th NARPM Training Program 24

Regional Data Management Plan

u 1 What are your typical data streams and deliverables

u 2 What are the best practices to manage those data streams andgenerate those deliverables

u 3 How will the data and deliverables be QArsquod

u 4 What resources are required

u 5 What is the data flow

24th NARPM Training Program 25

       

Site Specific Data Management Plan

u Shorter (hopefully) Document u References the Regional Plan u Identifies deviations additions or modifications u Specific names and organizations responsible for managing the

data u Site specific procedureschecklistsSOPs

24th NARPM Training Program 26

24th NARPM Training Program 27

24th NARPM Training Program 28

Data Workflow

24th NARPM Training Program 29

Roles amp Responsibility

24th NARPM Training Program 30

       

Data Elements amp Valid Values

u Core of your site specific plan u What data you need amp what it needs to look like u Enforce consistency u Develop feedback loops from your data users to your data

managers u Implement methods to enforce the data requirements established by

the site

24th NARPM Training Program 31

   

Standard Procedures

u Consistency requires discipline amp documentation u Any processes or task that can be documented related to how data

is collected stored or analyzed should be u Checklists are a huge help

24th NARPM Training Program 32

         

Data Storage

u Where is the data u Who is in charge of it u How does it get there u How often is it updated u How can other people access it

24th NARPM Training Program 33

   

Data Reporting

u How are you going to use the data u Feedback loop needs to exist to inform the project on what data

needs to be collected

24th NARPM Training Program 34

     

    

     

   

New Sites

u Prepare sect Data deliverables required under support contracts sect Train train train

u Assess sect What problems are you trying to solve sect What information do they need in order to solve it

u Plan sect Document what you need to do sect Document the steps you need to take

u Execute sect Get the proper resources organization and workflow together to put your

plan into action u Re-Assess

sect Develop a feedback process where stakeholders are communicatingregularly to adjust the plan as the site evolves

24th NARPM Training Program 35

     

             

     

   

Existing Sites

u Needs Assessment sect Decisions you need to make it sect Information you need to make them

u Current Operations Assessment sect Who is generating data on your site sect What approaches are they using sect Where is the data being stored sect When is the data being shared sect Why is the data being collected sect How is the data being managed

u Develop The Plan sect Training on new toolsprocesses you need implemented sect Awareness of the requirements

u Execute sect Coordination is key

24th NARPM Training Program 36

       

Field Data Management Tools

u Tools wonrsquot save you u Process and planning most critical part u Flexibility in the tools you choose is important u Expand the scope of your data management process to include key

site partners u Toolset being used should be able to accommodate those groups

both in data submission and data access

24th NARPM Training Program 37

Scribe

24th NARPM Training Program 38

         

     

Scribe Feature Auditor

u Scribe doesnrsquot enforce valid values u Users can develop rules to apply against their Scribe database u Basic Mode

sect Required fields sect Valid values

u Beast Mode sect Quality Control checks sect Different valid values based on sample date

24th NARPM Training Program 39

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 3: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

     

Objective Common Approach to Data Management

u Design around flexible tools that can accommodate different types of work

u Leverage work done by others u Better use of resources u Improve the overall programrsquos capabilities

VS

24th NARPM Training Program 3

     

Objective Active Data Management

u Data management happens as soon as information is generated u The closer the data is managed to the work the higher the quality u Data management practices should be supporting the process not

a parallel task

24th NARPM Training Program 4

Challenge Report Culture

u Reports are excellent ways todocument decisions and recommendations

u Not the best medium to transfer the data contained within

24th NARPM Training Program 5

Challenge Sites Last Along Time

u Horizon for Remedial Superfund sites far exceeds normal life spans for data management tools and technical stands

u Information needs decisions required evolve over time impactingwhat data is collected and how its used

u Difficult for one site to maintain a consistent group of technicalpersonnel for the lifespan of the project

24th NARPM Training Program 6

   

   

   

Challenge Site Transition

u Removal to Remedial sect What work has already been done that I can use

u Contractor to Contractor sect Who was the data How can it be transferred

u RPM to RPM sect ldquoWelcome to the site here is a room full of reports for you to readrdquo

24th NARPM Training Program 7

          

       

Approach Data As A Deliverable

u EPA should own the information not just the interpretation u In order to get data you have to ask for it

sect Contract requirements sect Administrative orders sect Interagency Agreements sect Grants

u Be as specific as you can sect What data do you need sect How should it be delivered sect How often should it be delivered

u Requirement for participation in the site

24th NARPM Training Program 8

Benefit Rapid Visualization

24th NARPM Training Program 9

     

Approach Data Should Facilitate Communication

u More rapid responsiveness to HQ request FOIAs and QFRs u More rapid responsiveness to the public and communities u Faster access to raw data for generating reports graphics maps

briefings etc u Path to getting there is to incorporate products into your workflow

that rely

24th NARPM Training Program 10

GIS Web Viewers

u EPA GIS community has an approach for how data should be madeavailable and consumed using current technologies

u Donrsquot spend your resources trail blazing spend it optimizing andenhancing

24th NARPM Training Program 11

Map Services

Site Data GIS Web Viewer

GIS Web Viewers

24th NARPM Training Program 12

GIS Viewer -gt Data on the Web

24th NARPM Training Program 13

           

       

Common Operating Picture

u Sites are complex organisms sect Federal sect State sect Tribal sect Local sect PRP

u Build a bigger silo u Have a way to interact with all the information u Enable your data to live past the decisions

sect Action levels can change

24th NARPM Training Program 14

           

Story Map

u GIS Viewer as the backbone u Functionality to enable a curated navigation of that data u Enhanced ability to add context narrative u Controlled view of what layers extent are visible at any given point u Allow for automation of content updates u Clear delineations of who is responsible for which sections of

content u Really really good looking presentation

24th NARPM Training Program 15

24th NARPM Training Program 16

24th NARPM Training Program 17

24th NARPM Training Program 18

24th NARPM Training Program 19

24th NARPM Training Program 20

   

Data is More Than Samples

u Boundaries u Photos u Videos

24th NARPM Training Program 21

Data Management Plans

24th NARPM Training Program 22

      

Plans Plans Plans

u Workplans u Sampling Plans u Quality Assurance Plans u What plan tells us what to do with our data

24th NARPM Training Program 23

     

  

      

Data Management Plan

u Approach to data management sect Types of data you are dealing with sect Tools being used to collect manage and display it

u Requirements sect Specifics on what things need to be documented and how they should be

described u How you are going to use your data

sect Standardized reports sect GIS viewers sect Models

24th NARPM Training Program 24

Regional Data Management Plan

u 1 What are your typical data streams and deliverables

u 2 What are the best practices to manage those data streams andgenerate those deliverables

u 3 How will the data and deliverables be QArsquod

u 4 What resources are required

u 5 What is the data flow

24th NARPM Training Program 25

       

Site Specific Data Management Plan

u Shorter (hopefully) Document u References the Regional Plan u Identifies deviations additions or modifications u Specific names and organizations responsible for managing the

data u Site specific procedureschecklistsSOPs

24th NARPM Training Program 26

24th NARPM Training Program 27

24th NARPM Training Program 28

Data Workflow

24th NARPM Training Program 29

Roles amp Responsibility

24th NARPM Training Program 30

       

Data Elements amp Valid Values

u Core of your site specific plan u What data you need amp what it needs to look like u Enforce consistency u Develop feedback loops from your data users to your data

managers u Implement methods to enforce the data requirements established by

the site

24th NARPM Training Program 31

   

Standard Procedures

u Consistency requires discipline amp documentation u Any processes or task that can be documented related to how data

is collected stored or analyzed should be u Checklists are a huge help

24th NARPM Training Program 32

         

Data Storage

u Where is the data u Who is in charge of it u How does it get there u How often is it updated u How can other people access it

24th NARPM Training Program 33

   

Data Reporting

u How are you going to use the data u Feedback loop needs to exist to inform the project on what data

needs to be collected

24th NARPM Training Program 34

     

    

     

   

New Sites

u Prepare sect Data deliverables required under support contracts sect Train train train

u Assess sect What problems are you trying to solve sect What information do they need in order to solve it

u Plan sect Document what you need to do sect Document the steps you need to take

u Execute sect Get the proper resources organization and workflow together to put your

plan into action u Re-Assess

sect Develop a feedback process where stakeholders are communicatingregularly to adjust the plan as the site evolves

24th NARPM Training Program 35

     

             

     

   

Existing Sites

u Needs Assessment sect Decisions you need to make it sect Information you need to make them

u Current Operations Assessment sect Who is generating data on your site sect What approaches are they using sect Where is the data being stored sect When is the data being shared sect Why is the data being collected sect How is the data being managed

u Develop The Plan sect Training on new toolsprocesses you need implemented sect Awareness of the requirements

u Execute sect Coordination is key

24th NARPM Training Program 36

       

Field Data Management Tools

u Tools wonrsquot save you u Process and planning most critical part u Flexibility in the tools you choose is important u Expand the scope of your data management process to include key

site partners u Toolset being used should be able to accommodate those groups

both in data submission and data access

24th NARPM Training Program 37

Scribe

24th NARPM Training Program 38

         

     

Scribe Feature Auditor

u Scribe doesnrsquot enforce valid values u Users can develop rules to apply against their Scribe database u Basic Mode

sect Required fields sect Valid values

u Beast Mode sect Quality Control checks sect Different valid values based on sample date

24th NARPM Training Program 39

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 4: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

     

Objective Active Data Management

u Data management happens as soon as information is generated u The closer the data is managed to the work the higher the quality u Data management practices should be supporting the process not

a parallel task

24th NARPM Training Program 4

Challenge Report Culture

u Reports are excellent ways todocument decisions and recommendations

u Not the best medium to transfer the data contained within

24th NARPM Training Program 5

Challenge Sites Last Along Time

u Horizon for Remedial Superfund sites far exceeds normal life spans for data management tools and technical stands

u Information needs decisions required evolve over time impactingwhat data is collected and how its used

u Difficult for one site to maintain a consistent group of technicalpersonnel for the lifespan of the project

24th NARPM Training Program 6

   

   

   

Challenge Site Transition

u Removal to Remedial sect What work has already been done that I can use

u Contractor to Contractor sect Who was the data How can it be transferred

u RPM to RPM sect ldquoWelcome to the site here is a room full of reports for you to readrdquo

24th NARPM Training Program 7

          

       

Approach Data As A Deliverable

u EPA should own the information not just the interpretation u In order to get data you have to ask for it

sect Contract requirements sect Administrative orders sect Interagency Agreements sect Grants

u Be as specific as you can sect What data do you need sect How should it be delivered sect How often should it be delivered

u Requirement for participation in the site

24th NARPM Training Program 8

Benefit Rapid Visualization

24th NARPM Training Program 9

     

Approach Data Should Facilitate Communication

u More rapid responsiveness to HQ request FOIAs and QFRs u More rapid responsiveness to the public and communities u Faster access to raw data for generating reports graphics maps

briefings etc u Path to getting there is to incorporate products into your workflow

that rely

24th NARPM Training Program 10

GIS Web Viewers

u EPA GIS community has an approach for how data should be madeavailable and consumed using current technologies

u Donrsquot spend your resources trail blazing spend it optimizing andenhancing

24th NARPM Training Program 11

Map Services

Site Data GIS Web Viewer

GIS Web Viewers

24th NARPM Training Program 12

GIS Viewer -gt Data on the Web

24th NARPM Training Program 13

           

       

Common Operating Picture

u Sites are complex organisms sect Federal sect State sect Tribal sect Local sect PRP

u Build a bigger silo u Have a way to interact with all the information u Enable your data to live past the decisions

sect Action levels can change

24th NARPM Training Program 14

           

Story Map

u GIS Viewer as the backbone u Functionality to enable a curated navigation of that data u Enhanced ability to add context narrative u Controlled view of what layers extent are visible at any given point u Allow for automation of content updates u Clear delineations of who is responsible for which sections of

content u Really really good looking presentation

24th NARPM Training Program 15

24th NARPM Training Program 16

24th NARPM Training Program 17

24th NARPM Training Program 18

24th NARPM Training Program 19

24th NARPM Training Program 20

   

Data is More Than Samples

u Boundaries u Photos u Videos

24th NARPM Training Program 21

Data Management Plans

24th NARPM Training Program 22

      

Plans Plans Plans

u Workplans u Sampling Plans u Quality Assurance Plans u What plan tells us what to do with our data

24th NARPM Training Program 23

     

  

      

Data Management Plan

u Approach to data management sect Types of data you are dealing with sect Tools being used to collect manage and display it

u Requirements sect Specifics on what things need to be documented and how they should be

described u How you are going to use your data

sect Standardized reports sect GIS viewers sect Models

24th NARPM Training Program 24

Regional Data Management Plan

u 1 What are your typical data streams and deliverables

u 2 What are the best practices to manage those data streams andgenerate those deliverables

u 3 How will the data and deliverables be QArsquod

u 4 What resources are required

u 5 What is the data flow

24th NARPM Training Program 25

       

Site Specific Data Management Plan

u Shorter (hopefully) Document u References the Regional Plan u Identifies deviations additions or modifications u Specific names and organizations responsible for managing the

data u Site specific procedureschecklistsSOPs

24th NARPM Training Program 26

24th NARPM Training Program 27

24th NARPM Training Program 28

Data Workflow

24th NARPM Training Program 29

Roles amp Responsibility

24th NARPM Training Program 30

       

Data Elements amp Valid Values

u Core of your site specific plan u What data you need amp what it needs to look like u Enforce consistency u Develop feedback loops from your data users to your data

managers u Implement methods to enforce the data requirements established by

the site

24th NARPM Training Program 31

   

Standard Procedures

u Consistency requires discipline amp documentation u Any processes or task that can be documented related to how data

is collected stored or analyzed should be u Checklists are a huge help

24th NARPM Training Program 32

         

Data Storage

u Where is the data u Who is in charge of it u How does it get there u How often is it updated u How can other people access it

24th NARPM Training Program 33

   

Data Reporting

u How are you going to use the data u Feedback loop needs to exist to inform the project on what data

needs to be collected

24th NARPM Training Program 34

     

    

     

   

New Sites

u Prepare sect Data deliverables required under support contracts sect Train train train

u Assess sect What problems are you trying to solve sect What information do they need in order to solve it

u Plan sect Document what you need to do sect Document the steps you need to take

u Execute sect Get the proper resources organization and workflow together to put your

plan into action u Re-Assess

sect Develop a feedback process where stakeholders are communicatingregularly to adjust the plan as the site evolves

24th NARPM Training Program 35

     

             

     

   

Existing Sites

u Needs Assessment sect Decisions you need to make it sect Information you need to make them

u Current Operations Assessment sect Who is generating data on your site sect What approaches are they using sect Where is the data being stored sect When is the data being shared sect Why is the data being collected sect How is the data being managed

u Develop The Plan sect Training on new toolsprocesses you need implemented sect Awareness of the requirements

u Execute sect Coordination is key

24th NARPM Training Program 36

       

Field Data Management Tools

u Tools wonrsquot save you u Process and planning most critical part u Flexibility in the tools you choose is important u Expand the scope of your data management process to include key

site partners u Toolset being used should be able to accommodate those groups

both in data submission and data access

24th NARPM Training Program 37

Scribe

24th NARPM Training Program 38

         

     

Scribe Feature Auditor

u Scribe doesnrsquot enforce valid values u Users can develop rules to apply against their Scribe database u Basic Mode

sect Required fields sect Valid values

u Beast Mode sect Quality Control checks sect Different valid values based on sample date

24th NARPM Training Program 39

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 5: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

Challenge Report Culture

u Reports are excellent ways todocument decisions and recommendations

u Not the best medium to transfer the data contained within

24th NARPM Training Program 5

Challenge Sites Last Along Time

u Horizon for Remedial Superfund sites far exceeds normal life spans for data management tools and technical stands

u Information needs decisions required evolve over time impactingwhat data is collected and how its used

u Difficult for one site to maintain a consistent group of technicalpersonnel for the lifespan of the project

24th NARPM Training Program 6

   

   

   

Challenge Site Transition

u Removal to Remedial sect What work has already been done that I can use

u Contractor to Contractor sect Who was the data How can it be transferred

u RPM to RPM sect ldquoWelcome to the site here is a room full of reports for you to readrdquo

24th NARPM Training Program 7

          

       

Approach Data As A Deliverable

u EPA should own the information not just the interpretation u In order to get data you have to ask for it

sect Contract requirements sect Administrative orders sect Interagency Agreements sect Grants

u Be as specific as you can sect What data do you need sect How should it be delivered sect How often should it be delivered

u Requirement for participation in the site

24th NARPM Training Program 8

Benefit Rapid Visualization

24th NARPM Training Program 9

     

Approach Data Should Facilitate Communication

u More rapid responsiveness to HQ request FOIAs and QFRs u More rapid responsiveness to the public and communities u Faster access to raw data for generating reports graphics maps

briefings etc u Path to getting there is to incorporate products into your workflow

that rely

24th NARPM Training Program 10

GIS Web Viewers

u EPA GIS community has an approach for how data should be madeavailable and consumed using current technologies

u Donrsquot spend your resources trail blazing spend it optimizing andenhancing

24th NARPM Training Program 11

Map Services

Site Data GIS Web Viewer

GIS Web Viewers

24th NARPM Training Program 12

GIS Viewer -gt Data on the Web

24th NARPM Training Program 13

           

       

Common Operating Picture

u Sites are complex organisms sect Federal sect State sect Tribal sect Local sect PRP

u Build a bigger silo u Have a way to interact with all the information u Enable your data to live past the decisions

sect Action levels can change

24th NARPM Training Program 14

           

Story Map

u GIS Viewer as the backbone u Functionality to enable a curated navigation of that data u Enhanced ability to add context narrative u Controlled view of what layers extent are visible at any given point u Allow for automation of content updates u Clear delineations of who is responsible for which sections of

content u Really really good looking presentation

24th NARPM Training Program 15

24th NARPM Training Program 16

24th NARPM Training Program 17

24th NARPM Training Program 18

24th NARPM Training Program 19

24th NARPM Training Program 20

   

Data is More Than Samples

u Boundaries u Photos u Videos

24th NARPM Training Program 21

Data Management Plans

24th NARPM Training Program 22

      

Plans Plans Plans

u Workplans u Sampling Plans u Quality Assurance Plans u What plan tells us what to do with our data

24th NARPM Training Program 23

     

  

      

Data Management Plan

u Approach to data management sect Types of data you are dealing with sect Tools being used to collect manage and display it

u Requirements sect Specifics on what things need to be documented and how they should be

described u How you are going to use your data

sect Standardized reports sect GIS viewers sect Models

24th NARPM Training Program 24

Regional Data Management Plan

u 1 What are your typical data streams and deliverables

u 2 What are the best practices to manage those data streams andgenerate those deliverables

u 3 How will the data and deliverables be QArsquod

u 4 What resources are required

u 5 What is the data flow

24th NARPM Training Program 25

       

Site Specific Data Management Plan

u Shorter (hopefully) Document u References the Regional Plan u Identifies deviations additions or modifications u Specific names and organizations responsible for managing the

data u Site specific procedureschecklistsSOPs

24th NARPM Training Program 26

24th NARPM Training Program 27

24th NARPM Training Program 28

Data Workflow

24th NARPM Training Program 29

Roles amp Responsibility

24th NARPM Training Program 30

       

Data Elements amp Valid Values

u Core of your site specific plan u What data you need amp what it needs to look like u Enforce consistency u Develop feedback loops from your data users to your data

managers u Implement methods to enforce the data requirements established by

the site

24th NARPM Training Program 31

   

Standard Procedures

u Consistency requires discipline amp documentation u Any processes or task that can be documented related to how data

is collected stored or analyzed should be u Checklists are a huge help

24th NARPM Training Program 32

         

Data Storage

u Where is the data u Who is in charge of it u How does it get there u How often is it updated u How can other people access it

24th NARPM Training Program 33

   

Data Reporting

u How are you going to use the data u Feedback loop needs to exist to inform the project on what data

needs to be collected

24th NARPM Training Program 34

     

    

     

   

New Sites

u Prepare sect Data deliverables required under support contracts sect Train train train

u Assess sect What problems are you trying to solve sect What information do they need in order to solve it

u Plan sect Document what you need to do sect Document the steps you need to take

u Execute sect Get the proper resources organization and workflow together to put your

plan into action u Re-Assess

sect Develop a feedback process where stakeholders are communicatingregularly to adjust the plan as the site evolves

24th NARPM Training Program 35

     

             

     

   

Existing Sites

u Needs Assessment sect Decisions you need to make it sect Information you need to make them

u Current Operations Assessment sect Who is generating data on your site sect What approaches are they using sect Where is the data being stored sect When is the data being shared sect Why is the data being collected sect How is the data being managed

u Develop The Plan sect Training on new toolsprocesses you need implemented sect Awareness of the requirements

u Execute sect Coordination is key

24th NARPM Training Program 36

       

Field Data Management Tools

u Tools wonrsquot save you u Process and planning most critical part u Flexibility in the tools you choose is important u Expand the scope of your data management process to include key

site partners u Toolset being used should be able to accommodate those groups

both in data submission and data access

24th NARPM Training Program 37

Scribe

24th NARPM Training Program 38

         

     

Scribe Feature Auditor

u Scribe doesnrsquot enforce valid values u Users can develop rules to apply against their Scribe database u Basic Mode

sect Required fields sect Valid values

u Beast Mode sect Quality Control checks sect Different valid values based on sample date

24th NARPM Training Program 39

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 6: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

Challenge Sites Last Along Time

u Horizon for Remedial Superfund sites far exceeds normal life spans for data management tools and technical stands

u Information needs decisions required evolve over time impactingwhat data is collected and how its used

u Difficult for one site to maintain a consistent group of technicalpersonnel for the lifespan of the project

24th NARPM Training Program 6

   

   

   

Challenge Site Transition

u Removal to Remedial sect What work has already been done that I can use

u Contractor to Contractor sect Who was the data How can it be transferred

u RPM to RPM sect ldquoWelcome to the site here is a room full of reports for you to readrdquo

24th NARPM Training Program 7

          

       

Approach Data As A Deliverable

u EPA should own the information not just the interpretation u In order to get data you have to ask for it

sect Contract requirements sect Administrative orders sect Interagency Agreements sect Grants

u Be as specific as you can sect What data do you need sect How should it be delivered sect How often should it be delivered

u Requirement for participation in the site

24th NARPM Training Program 8

Benefit Rapid Visualization

24th NARPM Training Program 9

     

Approach Data Should Facilitate Communication

u More rapid responsiveness to HQ request FOIAs and QFRs u More rapid responsiveness to the public and communities u Faster access to raw data for generating reports graphics maps

briefings etc u Path to getting there is to incorporate products into your workflow

that rely

24th NARPM Training Program 10

GIS Web Viewers

u EPA GIS community has an approach for how data should be madeavailable and consumed using current technologies

u Donrsquot spend your resources trail blazing spend it optimizing andenhancing

24th NARPM Training Program 11

Map Services

Site Data GIS Web Viewer

GIS Web Viewers

24th NARPM Training Program 12

GIS Viewer -gt Data on the Web

24th NARPM Training Program 13

           

       

Common Operating Picture

u Sites are complex organisms sect Federal sect State sect Tribal sect Local sect PRP

u Build a bigger silo u Have a way to interact with all the information u Enable your data to live past the decisions

sect Action levels can change

24th NARPM Training Program 14

           

Story Map

u GIS Viewer as the backbone u Functionality to enable a curated navigation of that data u Enhanced ability to add context narrative u Controlled view of what layers extent are visible at any given point u Allow for automation of content updates u Clear delineations of who is responsible for which sections of

content u Really really good looking presentation

24th NARPM Training Program 15

24th NARPM Training Program 16

24th NARPM Training Program 17

24th NARPM Training Program 18

24th NARPM Training Program 19

24th NARPM Training Program 20

   

Data is More Than Samples

u Boundaries u Photos u Videos

24th NARPM Training Program 21

Data Management Plans

24th NARPM Training Program 22

      

Plans Plans Plans

u Workplans u Sampling Plans u Quality Assurance Plans u What plan tells us what to do with our data

24th NARPM Training Program 23

     

  

      

Data Management Plan

u Approach to data management sect Types of data you are dealing with sect Tools being used to collect manage and display it

u Requirements sect Specifics on what things need to be documented and how they should be

described u How you are going to use your data

sect Standardized reports sect GIS viewers sect Models

24th NARPM Training Program 24

Regional Data Management Plan

u 1 What are your typical data streams and deliverables

u 2 What are the best practices to manage those data streams andgenerate those deliverables

u 3 How will the data and deliverables be QArsquod

u 4 What resources are required

u 5 What is the data flow

24th NARPM Training Program 25

       

Site Specific Data Management Plan

u Shorter (hopefully) Document u References the Regional Plan u Identifies deviations additions or modifications u Specific names and organizations responsible for managing the

data u Site specific procedureschecklistsSOPs

24th NARPM Training Program 26

24th NARPM Training Program 27

24th NARPM Training Program 28

Data Workflow

24th NARPM Training Program 29

Roles amp Responsibility

24th NARPM Training Program 30

       

Data Elements amp Valid Values

u Core of your site specific plan u What data you need amp what it needs to look like u Enforce consistency u Develop feedback loops from your data users to your data

managers u Implement methods to enforce the data requirements established by

the site

24th NARPM Training Program 31

   

Standard Procedures

u Consistency requires discipline amp documentation u Any processes or task that can be documented related to how data

is collected stored or analyzed should be u Checklists are a huge help

24th NARPM Training Program 32

         

Data Storage

u Where is the data u Who is in charge of it u How does it get there u How often is it updated u How can other people access it

24th NARPM Training Program 33

   

Data Reporting

u How are you going to use the data u Feedback loop needs to exist to inform the project on what data

needs to be collected

24th NARPM Training Program 34

     

    

     

   

New Sites

u Prepare sect Data deliverables required under support contracts sect Train train train

u Assess sect What problems are you trying to solve sect What information do they need in order to solve it

u Plan sect Document what you need to do sect Document the steps you need to take

u Execute sect Get the proper resources organization and workflow together to put your

plan into action u Re-Assess

sect Develop a feedback process where stakeholders are communicatingregularly to adjust the plan as the site evolves

24th NARPM Training Program 35

     

             

     

   

Existing Sites

u Needs Assessment sect Decisions you need to make it sect Information you need to make them

u Current Operations Assessment sect Who is generating data on your site sect What approaches are they using sect Where is the data being stored sect When is the data being shared sect Why is the data being collected sect How is the data being managed

u Develop The Plan sect Training on new toolsprocesses you need implemented sect Awareness of the requirements

u Execute sect Coordination is key

24th NARPM Training Program 36

       

Field Data Management Tools

u Tools wonrsquot save you u Process and planning most critical part u Flexibility in the tools you choose is important u Expand the scope of your data management process to include key

site partners u Toolset being used should be able to accommodate those groups

both in data submission and data access

24th NARPM Training Program 37

Scribe

24th NARPM Training Program 38

         

     

Scribe Feature Auditor

u Scribe doesnrsquot enforce valid values u Users can develop rules to apply against their Scribe database u Basic Mode

sect Required fields sect Valid values

u Beast Mode sect Quality Control checks sect Different valid values based on sample date

24th NARPM Training Program 39

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 7: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

   

   

   

Challenge Site Transition

u Removal to Remedial sect What work has already been done that I can use

u Contractor to Contractor sect Who was the data How can it be transferred

u RPM to RPM sect ldquoWelcome to the site here is a room full of reports for you to readrdquo

24th NARPM Training Program 7

          

       

Approach Data As A Deliverable

u EPA should own the information not just the interpretation u In order to get data you have to ask for it

sect Contract requirements sect Administrative orders sect Interagency Agreements sect Grants

u Be as specific as you can sect What data do you need sect How should it be delivered sect How often should it be delivered

u Requirement for participation in the site

24th NARPM Training Program 8

Benefit Rapid Visualization

24th NARPM Training Program 9

     

Approach Data Should Facilitate Communication

u More rapid responsiveness to HQ request FOIAs and QFRs u More rapid responsiveness to the public and communities u Faster access to raw data for generating reports graphics maps

briefings etc u Path to getting there is to incorporate products into your workflow

that rely

24th NARPM Training Program 10

GIS Web Viewers

u EPA GIS community has an approach for how data should be madeavailable and consumed using current technologies

u Donrsquot spend your resources trail blazing spend it optimizing andenhancing

24th NARPM Training Program 11

Map Services

Site Data GIS Web Viewer

GIS Web Viewers

24th NARPM Training Program 12

GIS Viewer -gt Data on the Web

24th NARPM Training Program 13

           

       

Common Operating Picture

u Sites are complex organisms sect Federal sect State sect Tribal sect Local sect PRP

u Build a bigger silo u Have a way to interact with all the information u Enable your data to live past the decisions

sect Action levels can change

24th NARPM Training Program 14

           

Story Map

u GIS Viewer as the backbone u Functionality to enable a curated navigation of that data u Enhanced ability to add context narrative u Controlled view of what layers extent are visible at any given point u Allow for automation of content updates u Clear delineations of who is responsible for which sections of

content u Really really good looking presentation

24th NARPM Training Program 15

24th NARPM Training Program 16

24th NARPM Training Program 17

24th NARPM Training Program 18

24th NARPM Training Program 19

24th NARPM Training Program 20

   

Data is More Than Samples

u Boundaries u Photos u Videos

24th NARPM Training Program 21

Data Management Plans

24th NARPM Training Program 22

      

Plans Plans Plans

u Workplans u Sampling Plans u Quality Assurance Plans u What plan tells us what to do with our data

24th NARPM Training Program 23

     

  

      

Data Management Plan

u Approach to data management sect Types of data you are dealing with sect Tools being used to collect manage and display it

u Requirements sect Specifics on what things need to be documented and how they should be

described u How you are going to use your data

sect Standardized reports sect GIS viewers sect Models

24th NARPM Training Program 24

Regional Data Management Plan

u 1 What are your typical data streams and deliverables

u 2 What are the best practices to manage those data streams andgenerate those deliverables

u 3 How will the data and deliverables be QArsquod

u 4 What resources are required

u 5 What is the data flow

24th NARPM Training Program 25

       

Site Specific Data Management Plan

u Shorter (hopefully) Document u References the Regional Plan u Identifies deviations additions or modifications u Specific names and organizations responsible for managing the

data u Site specific procedureschecklistsSOPs

24th NARPM Training Program 26

24th NARPM Training Program 27

24th NARPM Training Program 28

Data Workflow

24th NARPM Training Program 29

Roles amp Responsibility

24th NARPM Training Program 30

       

Data Elements amp Valid Values

u Core of your site specific plan u What data you need amp what it needs to look like u Enforce consistency u Develop feedback loops from your data users to your data

managers u Implement methods to enforce the data requirements established by

the site

24th NARPM Training Program 31

   

Standard Procedures

u Consistency requires discipline amp documentation u Any processes or task that can be documented related to how data

is collected stored or analyzed should be u Checklists are a huge help

24th NARPM Training Program 32

         

Data Storage

u Where is the data u Who is in charge of it u How does it get there u How often is it updated u How can other people access it

24th NARPM Training Program 33

   

Data Reporting

u How are you going to use the data u Feedback loop needs to exist to inform the project on what data

needs to be collected

24th NARPM Training Program 34

     

    

     

   

New Sites

u Prepare sect Data deliverables required under support contracts sect Train train train

u Assess sect What problems are you trying to solve sect What information do they need in order to solve it

u Plan sect Document what you need to do sect Document the steps you need to take

u Execute sect Get the proper resources organization and workflow together to put your

plan into action u Re-Assess

sect Develop a feedback process where stakeholders are communicatingregularly to adjust the plan as the site evolves

24th NARPM Training Program 35

     

             

     

   

Existing Sites

u Needs Assessment sect Decisions you need to make it sect Information you need to make them

u Current Operations Assessment sect Who is generating data on your site sect What approaches are they using sect Where is the data being stored sect When is the data being shared sect Why is the data being collected sect How is the data being managed

u Develop The Plan sect Training on new toolsprocesses you need implemented sect Awareness of the requirements

u Execute sect Coordination is key

24th NARPM Training Program 36

       

Field Data Management Tools

u Tools wonrsquot save you u Process and planning most critical part u Flexibility in the tools you choose is important u Expand the scope of your data management process to include key

site partners u Toolset being used should be able to accommodate those groups

both in data submission and data access

24th NARPM Training Program 37

Scribe

24th NARPM Training Program 38

         

     

Scribe Feature Auditor

u Scribe doesnrsquot enforce valid values u Users can develop rules to apply against their Scribe database u Basic Mode

sect Required fields sect Valid values

u Beast Mode sect Quality Control checks sect Different valid values based on sample date

24th NARPM Training Program 39

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 8: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

          

       

Approach Data As A Deliverable

u EPA should own the information not just the interpretation u In order to get data you have to ask for it

sect Contract requirements sect Administrative orders sect Interagency Agreements sect Grants

u Be as specific as you can sect What data do you need sect How should it be delivered sect How often should it be delivered

u Requirement for participation in the site

24th NARPM Training Program 8

Benefit Rapid Visualization

24th NARPM Training Program 9

     

Approach Data Should Facilitate Communication

u More rapid responsiveness to HQ request FOIAs and QFRs u More rapid responsiveness to the public and communities u Faster access to raw data for generating reports graphics maps

briefings etc u Path to getting there is to incorporate products into your workflow

that rely

24th NARPM Training Program 10

GIS Web Viewers

u EPA GIS community has an approach for how data should be madeavailable and consumed using current technologies

u Donrsquot spend your resources trail blazing spend it optimizing andenhancing

24th NARPM Training Program 11

Map Services

Site Data GIS Web Viewer

GIS Web Viewers

24th NARPM Training Program 12

GIS Viewer -gt Data on the Web

24th NARPM Training Program 13

           

       

Common Operating Picture

u Sites are complex organisms sect Federal sect State sect Tribal sect Local sect PRP

u Build a bigger silo u Have a way to interact with all the information u Enable your data to live past the decisions

sect Action levels can change

24th NARPM Training Program 14

           

Story Map

u GIS Viewer as the backbone u Functionality to enable a curated navigation of that data u Enhanced ability to add context narrative u Controlled view of what layers extent are visible at any given point u Allow for automation of content updates u Clear delineations of who is responsible for which sections of

content u Really really good looking presentation

24th NARPM Training Program 15

24th NARPM Training Program 16

24th NARPM Training Program 17

24th NARPM Training Program 18

24th NARPM Training Program 19

24th NARPM Training Program 20

   

Data is More Than Samples

u Boundaries u Photos u Videos

24th NARPM Training Program 21

Data Management Plans

24th NARPM Training Program 22

      

Plans Plans Plans

u Workplans u Sampling Plans u Quality Assurance Plans u What plan tells us what to do with our data

24th NARPM Training Program 23

     

  

      

Data Management Plan

u Approach to data management sect Types of data you are dealing with sect Tools being used to collect manage and display it

u Requirements sect Specifics on what things need to be documented and how they should be

described u How you are going to use your data

sect Standardized reports sect GIS viewers sect Models

24th NARPM Training Program 24

Regional Data Management Plan

u 1 What are your typical data streams and deliverables

u 2 What are the best practices to manage those data streams andgenerate those deliverables

u 3 How will the data and deliverables be QArsquod

u 4 What resources are required

u 5 What is the data flow

24th NARPM Training Program 25

       

Site Specific Data Management Plan

u Shorter (hopefully) Document u References the Regional Plan u Identifies deviations additions or modifications u Specific names and organizations responsible for managing the

data u Site specific procedureschecklistsSOPs

24th NARPM Training Program 26

24th NARPM Training Program 27

24th NARPM Training Program 28

Data Workflow

24th NARPM Training Program 29

Roles amp Responsibility

24th NARPM Training Program 30

       

Data Elements amp Valid Values

u Core of your site specific plan u What data you need amp what it needs to look like u Enforce consistency u Develop feedback loops from your data users to your data

managers u Implement methods to enforce the data requirements established by

the site

24th NARPM Training Program 31

   

Standard Procedures

u Consistency requires discipline amp documentation u Any processes or task that can be documented related to how data

is collected stored or analyzed should be u Checklists are a huge help

24th NARPM Training Program 32

         

Data Storage

u Where is the data u Who is in charge of it u How does it get there u How often is it updated u How can other people access it

24th NARPM Training Program 33

   

Data Reporting

u How are you going to use the data u Feedback loop needs to exist to inform the project on what data

needs to be collected

24th NARPM Training Program 34

     

    

     

   

New Sites

u Prepare sect Data deliverables required under support contracts sect Train train train

u Assess sect What problems are you trying to solve sect What information do they need in order to solve it

u Plan sect Document what you need to do sect Document the steps you need to take

u Execute sect Get the proper resources organization and workflow together to put your

plan into action u Re-Assess

sect Develop a feedback process where stakeholders are communicatingregularly to adjust the plan as the site evolves

24th NARPM Training Program 35

     

             

     

   

Existing Sites

u Needs Assessment sect Decisions you need to make it sect Information you need to make them

u Current Operations Assessment sect Who is generating data on your site sect What approaches are they using sect Where is the data being stored sect When is the data being shared sect Why is the data being collected sect How is the data being managed

u Develop The Plan sect Training on new toolsprocesses you need implemented sect Awareness of the requirements

u Execute sect Coordination is key

24th NARPM Training Program 36

       

Field Data Management Tools

u Tools wonrsquot save you u Process and planning most critical part u Flexibility in the tools you choose is important u Expand the scope of your data management process to include key

site partners u Toolset being used should be able to accommodate those groups

both in data submission and data access

24th NARPM Training Program 37

Scribe

24th NARPM Training Program 38

         

     

Scribe Feature Auditor

u Scribe doesnrsquot enforce valid values u Users can develop rules to apply against their Scribe database u Basic Mode

sect Required fields sect Valid values

u Beast Mode sect Quality Control checks sect Different valid values based on sample date

24th NARPM Training Program 39

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 9: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

Benefit Rapid Visualization

24th NARPM Training Program 9

     

Approach Data Should Facilitate Communication

u More rapid responsiveness to HQ request FOIAs and QFRs u More rapid responsiveness to the public and communities u Faster access to raw data for generating reports graphics maps

briefings etc u Path to getting there is to incorporate products into your workflow

that rely

24th NARPM Training Program 10

GIS Web Viewers

u EPA GIS community has an approach for how data should be madeavailable and consumed using current technologies

u Donrsquot spend your resources trail blazing spend it optimizing andenhancing

24th NARPM Training Program 11

Map Services

Site Data GIS Web Viewer

GIS Web Viewers

24th NARPM Training Program 12

GIS Viewer -gt Data on the Web

24th NARPM Training Program 13

           

       

Common Operating Picture

u Sites are complex organisms sect Federal sect State sect Tribal sect Local sect PRP

u Build a bigger silo u Have a way to interact with all the information u Enable your data to live past the decisions

sect Action levels can change

24th NARPM Training Program 14

           

Story Map

u GIS Viewer as the backbone u Functionality to enable a curated navigation of that data u Enhanced ability to add context narrative u Controlled view of what layers extent are visible at any given point u Allow for automation of content updates u Clear delineations of who is responsible for which sections of

content u Really really good looking presentation

24th NARPM Training Program 15

24th NARPM Training Program 16

24th NARPM Training Program 17

24th NARPM Training Program 18

24th NARPM Training Program 19

24th NARPM Training Program 20

   

Data is More Than Samples

u Boundaries u Photos u Videos

24th NARPM Training Program 21

Data Management Plans

24th NARPM Training Program 22

      

Plans Plans Plans

u Workplans u Sampling Plans u Quality Assurance Plans u What plan tells us what to do with our data

24th NARPM Training Program 23

     

  

      

Data Management Plan

u Approach to data management sect Types of data you are dealing with sect Tools being used to collect manage and display it

u Requirements sect Specifics on what things need to be documented and how they should be

described u How you are going to use your data

sect Standardized reports sect GIS viewers sect Models

24th NARPM Training Program 24

Regional Data Management Plan

u 1 What are your typical data streams and deliverables

u 2 What are the best practices to manage those data streams andgenerate those deliverables

u 3 How will the data and deliverables be QArsquod

u 4 What resources are required

u 5 What is the data flow

24th NARPM Training Program 25

       

Site Specific Data Management Plan

u Shorter (hopefully) Document u References the Regional Plan u Identifies deviations additions or modifications u Specific names and organizations responsible for managing the

data u Site specific procedureschecklistsSOPs

24th NARPM Training Program 26

24th NARPM Training Program 27

24th NARPM Training Program 28

Data Workflow

24th NARPM Training Program 29

Roles amp Responsibility

24th NARPM Training Program 30

       

Data Elements amp Valid Values

u Core of your site specific plan u What data you need amp what it needs to look like u Enforce consistency u Develop feedback loops from your data users to your data

managers u Implement methods to enforce the data requirements established by

the site

24th NARPM Training Program 31

   

Standard Procedures

u Consistency requires discipline amp documentation u Any processes or task that can be documented related to how data

is collected stored or analyzed should be u Checklists are a huge help

24th NARPM Training Program 32

         

Data Storage

u Where is the data u Who is in charge of it u How does it get there u How often is it updated u How can other people access it

24th NARPM Training Program 33

   

Data Reporting

u How are you going to use the data u Feedback loop needs to exist to inform the project on what data

needs to be collected

24th NARPM Training Program 34

     

    

     

   

New Sites

u Prepare sect Data deliverables required under support contracts sect Train train train

u Assess sect What problems are you trying to solve sect What information do they need in order to solve it

u Plan sect Document what you need to do sect Document the steps you need to take

u Execute sect Get the proper resources organization and workflow together to put your

plan into action u Re-Assess

sect Develop a feedback process where stakeholders are communicatingregularly to adjust the plan as the site evolves

24th NARPM Training Program 35

     

             

     

   

Existing Sites

u Needs Assessment sect Decisions you need to make it sect Information you need to make them

u Current Operations Assessment sect Who is generating data on your site sect What approaches are they using sect Where is the data being stored sect When is the data being shared sect Why is the data being collected sect How is the data being managed

u Develop The Plan sect Training on new toolsprocesses you need implemented sect Awareness of the requirements

u Execute sect Coordination is key

24th NARPM Training Program 36

       

Field Data Management Tools

u Tools wonrsquot save you u Process and planning most critical part u Flexibility in the tools you choose is important u Expand the scope of your data management process to include key

site partners u Toolset being used should be able to accommodate those groups

both in data submission and data access

24th NARPM Training Program 37

Scribe

24th NARPM Training Program 38

         

     

Scribe Feature Auditor

u Scribe doesnrsquot enforce valid values u Users can develop rules to apply against their Scribe database u Basic Mode

sect Required fields sect Valid values

u Beast Mode sect Quality Control checks sect Different valid values based on sample date

24th NARPM Training Program 39

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 10: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

     

Approach Data Should Facilitate Communication

u More rapid responsiveness to HQ request FOIAs and QFRs u More rapid responsiveness to the public and communities u Faster access to raw data for generating reports graphics maps

briefings etc u Path to getting there is to incorporate products into your workflow

that rely

24th NARPM Training Program 10

GIS Web Viewers

u EPA GIS community has an approach for how data should be madeavailable and consumed using current technologies

u Donrsquot spend your resources trail blazing spend it optimizing andenhancing

24th NARPM Training Program 11

Map Services

Site Data GIS Web Viewer

GIS Web Viewers

24th NARPM Training Program 12

GIS Viewer -gt Data on the Web

24th NARPM Training Program 13

           

       

Common Operating Picture

u Sites are complex organisms sect Federal sect State sect Tribal sect Local sect PRP

u Build a bigger silo u Have a way to interact with all the information u Enable your data to live past the decisions

sect Action levels can change

24th NARPM Training Program 14

           

Story Map

u GIS Viewer as the backbone u Functionality to enable a curated navigation of that data u Enhanced ability to add context narrative u Controlled view of what layers extent are visible at any given point u Allow for automation of content updates u Clear delineations of who is responsible for which sections of

content u Really really good looking presentation

24th NARPM Training Program 15

24th NARPM Training Program 16

24th NARPM Training Program 17

24th NARPM Training Program 18

24th NARPM Training Program 19

24th NARPM Training Program 20

   

Data is More Than Samples

u Boundaries u Photos u Videos

24th NARPM Training Program 21

Data Management Plans

24th NARPM Training Program 22

      

Plans Plans Plans

u Workplans u Sampling Plans u Quality Assurance Plans u What plan tells us what to do with our data

24th NARPM Training Program 23

     

  

      

Data Management Plan

u Approach to data management sect Types of data you are dealing with sect Tools being used to collect manage and display it

u Requirements sect Specifics on what things need to be documented and how they should be

described u How you are going to use your data

sect Standardized reports sect GIS viewers sect Models

24th NARPM Training Program 24

Regional Data Management Plan

u 1 What are your typical data streams and deliverables

u 2 What are the best practices to manage those data streams andgenerate those deliverables

u 3 How will the data and deliverables be QArsquod

u 4 What resources are required

u 5 What is the data flow

24th NARPM Training Program 25

       

Site Specific Data Management Plan

u Shorter (hopefully) Document u References the Regional Plan u Identifies deviations additions or modifications u Specific names and organizations responsible for managing the

data u Site specific procedureschecklistsSOPs

24th NARPM Training Program 26

24th NARPM Training Program 27

24th NARPM Training Program 28

Data Workflow

24th NARPM Training Program 29

Roles amp Responsibility

24th NARPM Training Program 30

       

Data Elements amp Valid Values

u Core of your site specific plan u What data you need amp what it needs to look like u Enforce consistency u Develop feedback loops from your data users to your data

managers u Implement methods to enforce the data requirements established by

the site

24th NARPM Training Program 31

   

Standard Procedures

u Consistency requires discipline amp documentation u Any processes or task that can be documented related to how data

is collected stored or analyzed should be u Checklists are a huge help

24th NARPM Training Program 32

         

Data Storage

u Where is the data u Who is in charge of it u How does it get there u How often is it updated u How can other people access it

24th NARPM Training Program 33

   

Data Reporting

u How are you going to use the data u Feedback loop needs to exist to inform the project on what data

needs to be collected

24th NARPM Training Program 34

     

    

     

   

New Sites

u Prepare sect Data deliverables required under support contracts sect Train train train

u Assess sect What problems are you trying to solve sect What information do they need in order to solve it

u Plan sect Document what you need to do sect Document the steps you need to take

u Execute sect Get the proper resources organization and workflow together to put your

plan into action u Re-Assess

sect Develop a feedback process where stakeholders are communicatingregularly to adjust the plan as the site evolves

24th NARPM Training Program 35

     

             

     

   

Existing Sites

u Needs Assessment sect Decisions you need to make it sect Information you need to make them

u Current Operations Assessment sect Who is generating data on your site sect What approaches are they using sect Where is the data being stored sect When is the data being shared sect Why is the data being collected sect How is the data being managed

u Develop The Plan sect Training on new toolsprocesses you need implemented sect Awareness of the requirements

u Execute sect Coordination is key

24th NARPM Training Program 36

       

Field Data Management Tools

u Tools wonrsquot save you u Process and planning most critical part u Flexibility in the tools you choose is important u Expand the scope of your data management process to include key

site partners u Toolset being used should be able to accommodate those groups

both in data submission and data access

24th NARPM Training Program 37

Scribe

24th NARPM Training Program 38

         

     

Scribe Feature Auditor

u Scribe doesnrsquot enforce valid values u Users can develop rules to apply against their Scribe database u Basic Mode

sect Required fields sect Valid values

u Beast Mode sect Quality Control checks sect Different valid values based on sample date

24th NARPM Training Program 39

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 11: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

GIS Web Viewers

u EPA GIS community has an approach for how data should be madeavailable and consumed using current technologies

u Donrsquot spend your resources trail blazing spend it optimizing andenhancing

24th NARPM Training Program 11

Map Services

Site Data GIS Web Viewer

GIS Web Viewers

24th NARPM Training Program 12

GIS Viewer -gt Data on the Web

24th NARPM Training Program 13

           

       

Common Operating Picture

u Sites are complex organisms sect Federal sect State sect Tribal sect Local sect PRP

u Build a bigger silo u Have a way to interact with all the information u Enable your data to live past the decisions

sect Action levels can change

24th NARPM Training Program 14

           

Story Map

u GIS Viewer as the backbone u Functionality to enable a curated navigation of that data u Enhanced ability to add context narrative u Controlled view of what layers extent are visible at any given point u Allow for automation of content updates u Clear delineations of who is responsible for which sections of

content u Really really good looking presentation

24th NARPM Training Program 15

24th NARPM Training Program 16

24th NARPM Training Program 17

24th NARPM Training Program 18

24th NARPM Training Program 19

24th NARPM Training Program 20

   

Data is More Than Samples

u Boundaries u Photos u Videos

24th NARPM Training Program 21

Data Management Plans

24th NARPM Training Program 22

      

Plans Plans Plans

u Workplans u Sampling Plans u Quality Assurance Plans u What plan tells us what to do with our data

24th NARPM Training Program 23

     

  

      

Data Management Plan

u Approach to data management sect Types of data you are dealing with sect Tools being used to collect manage and display it

u Requirements sect Specifics on what things need to be documented and how they should be

described u How you are going to use your data

sect Standardized reports sect GIS viewers sect Models

24th NARPM Training Program 24

Regional Data Management Plan

u 1 What are your typical data streams and deliverables

u 2 What are the best practices to manage those data streams andgenerate those deliverables

u 3 How will the data and deliverables be QArsquod

u 4 What resources are required

u 5 What is the data flow

24th NARPM Training Program 25

       

Site Specific Data Management Plan

u Shorter (hopefully) Document u References the Regional Plan u Identifies deviations additions or modifications u Specific names and organizations responsible for managing the

data u Site specific procedureschecklistsSOPs

24th NARPM Training Program 26

24th NARPM Training Program 27

24th NARPM Training Program 28

Data Workflow

24th NARPM Training Program 29

Roles amp Responsibility

24th NARPM Training Program 30

       

Data Elements amp Valid Values

u Core of your site specific plan u What data you need amp what it needs to look like u Enforce consistency u Develop feedback loops from your data users to your data

managers u Implement methods to enforce the data requirements established by

the site

24th NARPM Training Program 31

   

Standard Procedures

u Consistency requires discipline amp documentation u Any processes or task that can be documented related to how data

is collected stored or analyzed should be u Checklists are a huge help

24th NARPM Training Program 32

         

Data Storage

u Where is the data u Who is in charge of it u How does it get there u How often is it updated u How can other people access it

24th NARPM Training Program 33

   

Data Reporting

u How are you going to use the data u Feedback loop needs to exist to inform the project on what data

needs to be collected

24th NARPM Training Program 34

     

    

     

   

New Sites

u Prepare sect Data deliverables required under support contracts sect Train train train

u Assess sect What problems are you trying to solve sect What information do they need in order to solve it

u Plan sect Document what you need to do sect Document the steps you need to take

u Execute sect Get the proper resources organization and workflow together to put your

plan into action u Re-Assess

sect Develop a feedback process where stakeholders are communicatingregularly to adjust the plan as the site evolves

24th NARPM Training Program 35

     

             

     

   

Existing Sites

u Needs Assessment sect Decisions you need to make it sect Information you need to make them

u Current Operations Assessment sect Who is generating data on your site sect What approaches are they using sect Where is the data being stored sect When is the data being shared sect Why is the data being collected sect How is the data being managed

u Develop The Plan sect Training on new toolsprocesses you need implemented sect Awareness of the requirements

u Execute sect Coordination is key

24th NARPM Training Program 36

       

Field Data Management Tools

u Tools wonrsquot save you u Process and planning most critical part u Flexibility in the tools you choose is important u Expand the scope of your data management process to include key

site partners u Toolset being used should be able to accommodate those groups

both in data submission and data access

24th NARPM Training Program 37

Scribe

24th NARPM Training Program 38

         

     

Scribe Feature Auditor

u Scribe doesnrsquot enforce valid values u Users can develop rules to apply against their Scribe database u Basic Mode

sect Required fields sect Valid values

u Beast Mode sect Quality Control checks sect Different valid values based on sample date

24th NARPM Training Program 39

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 12: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

GIS Web Viewers

24th NARPM Training Program 12

GIS Viewer -gt Data on the Web

24th NARPM Training Program 13

           

       

Common Operating Picture

u Sites are complex organisms sect Federal sect State sect Tribal sect Local sect PRP

u Build a bigger silo u Have a way to interact with all the information u Enable your data to live past the decisions

sect Action levels can change

24th NARPM Training Program 14

           

Story Map

u GIS Viewer as the backbone u Functionality to enable a curated navigation of that data u Enhanced ability to add context narrative u Controlled view of what layers extent are visible at any given point u Allow for automation of content updates u Clear delineations of who is responsible for which sections of

content u Really really good looking presentation

24th NARPM Training Program 15

24th NARPM Training Program 16

24th NARPM Training Program 17

24th NARPM Training Program 18

24th NARPM Training Program 19

24th NARPM Training Program 20

   

Data is More Than Samples

u Boundaries u Photos u Videos

24th NARPM Training Program 21

Data Management Plans

24th NARPM Training Program 22

      

Plans Plans Plans

u Workplans u Sampling Plans u Quality Assurance Plans u What plan tells us what to do with our data

24th NARPM Training Program 23

     

  

      

Data Management Plan

u Approach to data management sect Types of data you are dealing with sect Tools being used to collect manage and display it

u Requirements sect Specifics on what things need to be documented and how they should be

described u How you are going to use your data

sect Standardized reports sect GIS viewers sect Models

24th NARPM Training Program 24

Regional Data Management Plan

u 1 What are your typical data streams and deliverables

u 2 What are the best practices to manage those data streams andgenerate those deliverables

u 3 How will the data and deliverables be QArsquod

u 4 What resources are required

u 5 What is the data flow

24th NARPM Training Program 25

       

Site Specific Data Management Plan

u Shorter (hopefully) Document u References the Regional Plan u Identifies deviations additions or modifications u Specific names and organizations responsible for managing the

data u Site specific procedureschecklistsSOPs

24th NARPM Training Program 26

24th NARPM Training Program 27

24th NARPM Training Program 28

Data Workflow

24th NARPM Training Program 29

Roles amp Responsibility

24th NARPM Training Program 30

       

Data Elements amp Valid Values

u Core of your site specific plan u What data you need amp what it needs to look like u Enforce consistency u Develop feedback loops from your data users to your data

managers u Implement methods to enforce the data requirements established by

the site

24th NARPM Training Program 31

   

Standard Procedures

u Consistency requires discipline amp documentation u Any processes or task that can be documented related to how data

is collected stored or analyzed should be u Checklists are a huge help

24th NARPM Training Program 32

         

Data Storage

u Where is the data u Who is in charge of it u How does it get there u How often is it updated u How can other people access it

24th NARPM Training Program 33

   

Data Reporting

u How are you going to use the data u Feedback loop needs to exist to inform the project on what data

needs to be collected

24th NARPM Training Program 34

     

    

     

   

New Sites

u Prepare sect Data deliverables required under support contracts sect Train train train

u Assess sect What problems are you trying to solve sect What information do they need in order to solve it

u Plan sect Document what you need to do sect Document the steps you need to take

u Execute sect Get the proper resources organization and workflow together to put your

plan into action u Re-Assess

sect Develop a feedback process where stakeholders are communicatingregularly to adjust the plan as the site evolves

24th NARPM Training Program 35

     

             

     

   

Existing Sites

u Needs Assessment sect Decisions you need to make it sect Information you need to make them

u Current Operations Assessment sect Who is generating data on your site sect What approaches are they using sect Where is the data being stored sect When is the data being shared sect Why is the data being collected sect How is the data being managed

u Develop The Plan sect Training on new toolsprocesses you need implemented sect Awareness of the requirements

u Execute sect Coordination is key

24th NARPM Training Program 36

       

Field Data Management Tools

u Tools wonrsquot save you u Process and planning most critical part u Flexibility in the tools you choose is important u Expand the scope of your data management process to include key

site partners u Toolset being used should be able to accommodate those groups

both in data submission and data access

24th NARPM Training Program 37

Scribe

24th NARPM Training Program 38

         

     

Scribe Feature Auditor

u Scribe doesnrsquot enforce valid values u Users can develop rules to apply against their Scribe database u Basic Mode

sect Required fields sect Valid values

u Beast Mode sect Quality Control checks sect Different valid values based on sample date

24th NARPM Training Program 39

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 13: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

GIS Viewer -gt Data on the Web

24th NARPM Training Program 13

           

       

Common Operating Picture

u Sites are complex organisms sect Federal sect State sect Tribal sect Local sect PRP

u Build a bigger silo u Have a way to interact with all the information u Enable your data to live past the decisions

sect Action levels can change

24th NARPM Training Program 14

           

Story Map

u GIS Viewer as the backbone u Functionality to enable a curated navigation of that data u Enhanced ability to add context narrative u Controlled view of what layers extent are visible at any given point u Allow for automation of content updates u Clear delineations of who is responsible for which sections of

content u Really really good looking presentation

24th NARPM Training Program 15

24th NARPM Training Program 16

24th NARPM Training Program 17

24th NARPM Training Program 18

24th NARPM Training Program 19

24th NARPM Training Program 20

   

Data is More Than Samples

u Boundaries u Photos u Videos

24th NARPM Training Program 21

Data Management Plans

24th NARPM Training Program 22

      

Plans Plans Plans

u Workplans u Sampling Plans u Quality Assurance Plans u What plan tells us what to do with our data

24th NARPM Training Program 23

     

  

      

Data Management Plan

u Approach to data management sect Types of data you are dealing with sect Tools being used to collect manage and display it

u Requirements sect Specifics on what things need to be documented and how they should be

described u How you are going to use your data

sect Standardized reports sect GIS viewers sect Models

24th NARPM Training Program 24

Regional Data Management Plan

u 1 What are your typical data streams and deliverables

u 2 What are the best practices to manage those data streams andgenerate those deliverables

u 3 How will the data and deliverables be QArsquod

u 4 What resources are required

u 5 What is the data flow

24th NARPM Training Program 25

       

Site Specific Data Management Plan

u Shorter (hopefully) Document u References the Regional Plan u Identifies deviations additions or modifications u Specific names and organizations responsible for managing the

data u Site specific procedureschecklistsSOPs

24th NARPM Training Program 26

24th NARPM Training Program 27

24th NARPM Training Program 28

Data Workflow

24th NARPM Training Program 29

Roles amp Responsibility

24th NARPM Training Program 30

       

Data Elements amp Valid Values

u Core of your site specific plan u What data you need amp what it needs to look like u Enforce consistency u Develop feedback loops from your data users to your data

managers u Implement methods to enforce the data requirements established by

the site

24th NARPM Training Program 31

   

Standard Procedures

u Consistency requires discipline amp documentation u Any processes or task that can be documented related to how data

is collected stored or analyzed should be u Checklists are a huge help

24th NARPM Training Program 32

         

Data Storage

u Where is the data u Who is in charge of it u How does it get there u How often is it updated u How can other people access it

24th NARPM Training Program 33

   

Data Reporting

u How are you going to use the data u Feedback loop needs to exist to inform the project on what data

needs to be collected

24th NARPM Training Program 34

     

    

     

   

New Sites

u Prepare sect Data deliverables required under support contracts sect Train train train

u Assess sect What problems are you trying to solve sect What information do they need in order to solve it

u Plan sect Document what you need to do sect Document the steps you need to take

u Execute sect Get the proper resources organization and workflow together to put your

plan into action u Re-Assess

sect Develop a feedback process where stakeholders are communicatingregularly to adjust the plan as the site evolves

24th NARPM Training Program 35

     

             

     

   

Existing Sites

u Needs Assessment sect Decisions you need to make it sect Information you need to make them

u Current Operations Assessment sect Who is generating data on your site sect What approaches are they using sect Where is the data being stored sect When is the data being shared sect Why is the data being collected sect How is the data being managed

u Develop The Plan sect Training on new toolsprocesses you need implemented sect Awareness of the requirements

u Execute sect Coordination is key

24th NARPM Training Program 36

       

Field Data Management Tools

u Tools wonrsquot save you u Process and planning most critical part u Flexibility in the tools you choose is important u Expand the scope of your data management process to include key

site partners u Toolset being used should be able to accommodate those groups

both in data submission and data access

24th NARPM Training Program 37

Scribe

24th NARPM Training Program 38

         

     

Scribe Feature Auditor

u Scribe doesnrsquot enforce valid values u Users can develop rules to apply against their Scribe database u Basic Mode

sect Required fields sect Valid values

u Beast Mode sect Quality Control checks sect Different valid values based on sample date

24th NARPM Training Program 39

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 14: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

           

       

Common Operating Picture

u Sites are complex organisms sect Federal sect State sect Tribal sect Local sect PRP

u Build a bigger silo u Have a way to interact with all the information u Enable your data to live past the decisions

sect Action levels can change

24th NARPM Training Program 14

           

Story Map

u GIS Viewer as the backbone u Functionality to enable a curated navigation of that data u Enhanced ability to add context narrative u Controlled view of what layers extent are visible at any given point u Allow for automation of content updates u Clear delineations of who is responsible for which sections of

content u Really really good looking presentation

24th NARPM Training Program 15

24th NARPM Training Program 16

24th NARPM Training Program 17

24th NARPM Training Program 18

24th NARPM Training Program 19

24th NARPM Training Program 20

   

Data is More Than Samples

u Boundaries u Photos u Videos

24th NARPM Training Program 21

Data Management Plans

24th NARPM Training Program 22

      

Plans Plans Plans

u Workplans u Sampling Plans u Quality Assurance Plans u What plan tells us what to do with our data

24th NARPM Training Program 23

     

  

      

Data Management Plan

u Approach to data management sect Types of data you are dealing with sect Tools being used to collect manage and display it

u Requirements sect Specifics on what things need to be documented and how they should be

described u How you are going to use your data

sect Standardized reports sect GIS viewers sect Models

24th NARPM Training Program 24

Regional Data Management Plan

u 1 What are your typical data streams and deliverables

u 2 What are the best practices to manage those data streams andgenerate those deliverables

u 3 How will the data and deliverables be QArsquod

u 4 What resources are required

u 5 What is the data flow

24th NARPM Training Program 25

       

Site Specific Data Management Plan

u Shorter (hopefully) Document u References the Regional Plan u Identifies deviations additions or modifications u Specific names and organizations responsible for managing the

data u Site specific procedureschecklistsSOPs

24th NARPM Training Program 26

24th NARPM Training Program 27

24th NARPM Training Program 28

Data Workflow

24th NARPM Training Program 29

Roles amp Responsibility

24th NARPM Training Program 30

       

Data Elements amp Valid Values

u Core of your site specific plan u What data you need amp what it needs to look like u Enforce consistency u Develop feedback loops from your data users to your data

managers u Implement methods to enforce the data requirements established by

the site

24th NARPM Training Program 31

   

Standard Procedures

u Consistency requires discipline amp documentation u Any processes or task that can be documented related to how data

is collected stored or analyzed should be u Checklists are a huge help

24th NARPM Training Program 32

         

Data Storage

u Where is the data u Who is in charge of it u How does it get there u How often is it updated u How can other people access it

24th NARPM Training Program 33

   

Data Reporting

u How are you going to use the data u Feedback loop needs to exist to inform the project on what data

needs to be collected

24th NARPM Training Program 34

     

    

     

   

New Sites

u Prepare sect Data deliverables required under support contracts sect Train train train

u Assess sect What problems are you trying to solve sect What information do they need in order to solve it

u Plan sect Document what you need to do sect Document the steps you need to take

u Execute sect Get the proper resources organization and workflow together to put your

plan into action u Re-Assess

sect Develop a feedback process where stakeholders are communicatingregularly to adjust the plan as the site evolves

24th NARPM Training Program 35

     

             

     

   

Existing Sites

u Needs Assessment sect Decisions you need to make it sect Information you need to make them

u Current Operations Assessment sect Who is generating data on your site sect What approaches are they using sect Where is the data being stored sect When is the data being shared sect Why is the data being collected sect How is the data being managed

u Develop The Plan sect Training on new toolsprocesses you need implemented sect Awareness of the requirements

u Execute sect Coordination is key

24th NARPM Training Program 36

       

Field Data Management Tools

u Tools wonrsquot save you u Process and planning most critical part u Flexibility in the tools you choose is important u Expand the scope of your data management process to include key

site partners u Toolset being used should be able to accommodate those groups

both in data submission and data access

24th NARPM Training Program 37

Scribe

24th NARPM Training Program 38

         

     

Scribe Feature Auditor

u Scribe doesnrsquot enforce valid values u Users can develop rules to apply against their Scribe database u Basic Mode

sect Required fields sect Valid values

u Beast Mode sect Quality Control checks sect Different valid values based on sample date

24th NARPM Training Program 39

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 15: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

           

Story Map

u GIS Viewer as the backbone u Functionality to enable a curated navigation of that data u Enhanced ability to add context narrative u Controlled view of what layers extent are visible at any given point u Allow for automation of content updates u Clear delineations of who is responsible for which sections of

content u Really really good looking presentation

24th NARPM Training Program 15

24th NARPM Training Program 16

24th NARPM Training Program 17

24th NARPM Training Program 18

24th NARPM Training Program 19

24th NARPM Training Program 20

   

Data is More Than Samples

u Boundaries u Photos u Videos

24th NARPM Training Program 21

Data Management Plans

24th NARPM Training Program 22

      

Plans Plans Plans

u Workplans u Sampling Plans u Quality Assurance Plans u What plan tells us what to do with our data

24th NARPM Training Program 23

     

  

      

Data Management Plan

u Approach to data management sect Types of data you are dealing with sect Tools being used to collect manage and display it

u Requirements sect Specifics on what things need to be documented and how they should be

described u How you are going to use your data

sect Standardized reports sect GIS viewers sect Models

24th NARPM Training Program 24

Regional Data Management Plan

u 1 What are your typical data streams and deliverables

u 2 What are the best practices to manage those data streams andgenerate those deliverables

u 3 How will the data and deliverables be QArsquod

u 4 What resources are required

u 5 What is the data flow

24th NARPM Training Program 25

       

Site Specific Data Management Plan

u Shorter (hopefully) Document u References the Regional Plan u Identifies deviations additions or modifications u Specific names and organizations responsible for managing the

data u Site specific procedureschecklistsSOPs

24th NARPM Training Program 26

24th NARPM Training Program 27

24th NARPM Training Program 28

Data Workflow

24th NARPM Training Program 29

Roles amp Responsibility

24th NARPM Training Program 30

       

Data Elements amp Valid Values

u Core of your site specific plan u What data you need amp what it needs to look like u Enforce consistency u Develop feedback loops from your data users to your data

managers u Implement methods to enforce the data requirements established by

the site

24th NARPM Training Program 31

   

Standard Procedures

u Consistency requires discipline amp documentation u Any processes or task that can be documented related to how data

is collected stored or analyzed should be u Checklists are a huge help

24th NARPM Training Program 32

         

Data Storage

u Where is the data u Who is in charge of it u How does it get there u How often is it updated u How can other people access it

24th NARPM Training Program 33

   

Data Reporting

u How are you going to use the data u Feedback loop needs to exist to inform the project on what data

needs to be collected

24th NARPM Training Program 34

     

    

     

   

New Sites

u Prepare sect Data deliverables required under support contracts sect Train train train

u Assess sect What problems are you trying to solve sect What information do they need in order to solve it

u Plan sect Document what you need to do sect Document the steps you need to take

u Execute sect Get the proper resources organization and workflow together to put your

plan into action u Re-Assess

sect Develop a feedback process where stakeholders are communicatingregularly to adjust the plan as the site evolves

24th NARPM Training Program 35

     

             

     

   

Existing Sites

u Needs Assessment sect Decisions you need to make it sect Information you need to make them

u Current Operations Assessment sect Who is generating data on your site sect What approaches are they using sect Where is the data being stored sect When is the data being shared sect Why is the data being collected sect How is the data being managed

u Develop The Plan sect Training on new toolsprocesses you need implemented sect Awareness of the requirements

u Execute sect Coordination is key

24th NARPM Training Program 36

       

Field Data Management Tools

u Tools wonrsquot save you u Process and planning most critical part u Flexibility in the tools you choose is important u Expand the scope of your data management process to include key

site partners u Toolset being used should be able to accommodate those groups

both in data submission and data access

24th NARPM Training Program 37

Scribe

24th NARPM Training Program 38

         

     

Scribe Feature Auditor

u Scribe doesnrsquot enforce valid values u Users can develop rules to apply against their Scribe database u Basic Mode

sect Required fields sect Valid values

u Beast Mode sect Quality Control checks sect Different valid values based on sample date

24th NARPM Training Program 39

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 16: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

24th NARPM Training Program 16

24th NARPM Training Program 17

24th NARPM Training Program 18

24th NARPM Training Program 19

24th NARPM Training Program 20

   

Data is More Than Samples

u Boundaries u Photos u Videos

24th NARPM Training Program 21

Data Management Plans

24th NARPM Training Program 22

      

Plans Plans Plans

u Workplans u Sampling Plans u Quality Assurance Plans u What plan tells us what to do with our data

24th NARPM Training Program 23

     

  

      

Data Management Plan

u Approach to data management sect Types of data you are dealing with sect Tools being used to collect manage and display it

u Requirements sect Specifics on what things need to be documented and how they should be

described u How you are going to use your data

sect Standardized reports sect GIS viewers sect Models

24th NARPM Training Program 24

Regional Data Management Plan

u 1 What are your typical data streams and deliverables

u 2 What are the best practices to manage those data streams andgenerate those deliverables

u 3 How will the data and deliverables be QArsquod

u 4 What resources are required

u 5 What is the data flow

24th NARPM Training Program 25

       

Site Specific Data Management Plan

u Shorter (hopefully) Document u References the Regional Plan u Identifies deviations additions or modifications u Specific names and organizations responsible for managing the

data u Site specific procedureschecklistsSOPs

24th NARPM Training Program 26

24th NARPM Training Program 27

24th NARPM Training Program 28

Data Workflow

24th NARPM Training Program 29

Roles amp Responsibility

24th NARPM Training Program 30

       

Data Elements amp Valid Values

u Core of your site specific plan u What data you need amp what it needs to look like u Enforce consistency u Develop feedback loops from your data users to your data

managers u Implement methods to enforce the data requirements established by

the site

24th NARPM Training Program 31

   

Standard Procedures

u Consistency requires discipline amp documentation u Any processes or task that can be documented related to how data

is collected stored or analyzed should be u Checklists are a huge help

24th NARPM Training Program 32

         

Data Storage

u Where is the data u Who is in charge of it u How does it get there u How often is it updated u How can other people access it

24th NARPM Training Program 33

   

Data Reporting

u How are you going to use the data u Feedback loop needs to exist to inform the project on what data

needs to be collected

24th NARPM Training Program 34

     

    

     

   

New Sites

u Prepare sect Data deliverables required under support contracts sect Train train train

u Assess sect What problems are you trying to solve sect What information do they need in order to solve it

u Plan sect Document what you need to do sect Document the steps you need to take

u Execute sect Get the proper resources organization and workflow together to put your

plan into action u Re-Assess

sect Develop a feedback process where stakeholders are communicatingregularly to adjust the plan as the site evolves

24th NARPM Training Program 35

     

             

     

   

Existing Sites

u Needs Assessment sect Decisions you need to make it sect Information you need to make them

u Current Operations Assessment sect Who is generating data on your site sect What approaches are they using sect Where is the data being stored sect When is the data being shared sect Why is the data being collected sect How is the data being managed

u Develop The Plan sect Training on new toolsprocesses you need implemented sect Awareness of the requirements

u Execute sect Coordination is key

24th NARPM Training Program 36

       

Field Data Management Tools

u Tools wonrsquot save you u Process and planning most critical part u Flexibility in the tools you choose is important u Expand the scope of your data management process to include key

site partners u Toolset being used should be able to accommodate those groups

both in data submission and data access

24th NARPM Training Program 37

Scribe

24th NARPM Training Program 38

         

     

Scribe Feature Auditor

u Scribe doesnrsquot enforce valid values u Users can develop rules to apply against their Scribe database u Basic Mode

sect Required fields sect Valid values

u Beast Mode sect Quality Control checks sect Different valid values based on sample date

24th NARPM Training Program 39

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 17: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

24th NARPM Training Program 17

24th NARPM Training Program 18

24th NARPM Training Program 19

24th NARPM Training Program 20

   

Data is More Than Samples

u Boundaries u Photos u Videos

24th NARPM Training Program 21

Data Management Plans

24th NARPM Training Program 22

      

Plans Plans Plans

u Workplans u Sampling Plans u Quality Assurance Plans u What plan tells us what to do with our data

24th NARPM Training Program 23

     

  

      

Data Management Plan

u Approach to data management sect Types of data you are dealing with sect Tools being used to collect manage and display it

u Requirements sect Specifics on what things need to be documented and how they should be

described u How you are going to use your data

sect Standardized reports sect GIS viewers sect Models

24th NARPM Training Program 24

Regional Data Management Plan

u 1 What are your typical data streams and deliverables

u 2 What are the best practices to manage those data streams andgenerate those deliverables

u 3 How will the data and deliverables be QArsquod

u 4 What resources are required

u 5 What is the data flow

24th NARPM Training Program 25

       

Site Specific Data Management Plan

u Shorter (hopefully) Document u References the Regional Plan u Identifies deviations additions or modifications u Specific names and organizations responsible for managing the

data u Site specific procedureschecklistsSOPs

24th NARPM Training Program 26

24th NARPM Training Program 27

24th NARPM Training Program 28

Data Workflow

24th NARPM Training Program 29

Roles amp Responsibility

24th NARPM Training Program 30

       

Data Elements amp Valid Values

u Core of your site specific plan u What data you need amp what it needs to look like u Enforce consistency u Develop feedback loops from your data users to your data

managers u Implement methods to enforce the data requirements established by

the site

24th NARPM Training Program 31

   

Standard Procedures

u Consistency requires discipline amp documentation u Any processes or task that can be documented related to how data

is collected stored or analyzed should be u Checklists are a huge help

24th NARPM Training Program 32

         

Data Storage

u Where is the data u Who is in charge of it u How does it get there u How often is it updated u How can other people access it

24th NARPM Training Program 33

   

Data Reporting

u How are you going to use the data u Feedback loop needs to exist to inform the project on what data

needs to be collected

24th NARPM Training Program 34

     

    

     

   

New Sites

u Prepare sect Data deliverables required under support contracts sect Train train train

u Assess sect What problems are you trying to solve sect What information do they need in order to solve it

u Plan sect Document what you need to do sect Document the steps you need to take

u Execute sect Get the proper resources organization and workflow together to put your

plan into action u Re-Assess

sect Develop a feedback process where stakeholders are communicatingregularly to adjust the plan as the site evolves

24th NARPM Training Program 35

     

             

     

   

Existing Sites

u Needs Assessment sect Decisions you need to make it sect Information you need to make them

u Current Operations Assessment sect Who is generating data on your site sect What approaches are they using sect Where is the data being stored sect When is the data being shared sect Why is the data being collected sect How is the data being managed

u Develop The Plan sect Training on new toolsprocesses you need implemented sect Awareness of the requirements

u Execute sect Coordination is key

24th NARPM Training Program 36

       

Field Data Management Tools

u Tools wonrsquot save you u Process and planning most critical part u Flexibility in the tools you choose is important u Expand the scope of your data management process to include key

site partners u Toolset being used should be able to accommodate those groups

both in data submission and data access

24th NARPM Training Program 37

Scribe

24th NARPM Training Program 38

         

     

Scribe Feature Auditor

u Scribe doesnrsquot enforce valid values u Users can develop rules to apply against their Scribe database u Basic Mode

sect Required fields sect Valid values

u Beast Mode sect Quality Control checks sect Different valid values based on sample date

24th NARPM Training Program 39

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 18: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

24th NARPM Training Program 18

24th NARPM Training Program 19

24th NARPM Training Program 20

   

Data is More Than Samples

u Boundaries u Photos u Videos

24th NARPM Training Program 21

Data Management Plans

24th NARPM Training Program 22

      

Plans Plans Plans

u Workplans u Sampling Plans u Quality Assurance Plans u What plan tells us what to do with our data

24th NARPM Training Program 23

     

  

      

Data Management Plan

u Approach to data management sect Types of data you are dealing with sect Tools being used to collect manage and display it

u Requirements sect Specifics on what things need to be documented and how they should be

described u How you are going to use your data

sect Standardized reports sect GIS viewers sect Models

24th NARPM Training Program 24

Regional Data Management Plan

u 1 What are your typical data streams and deliverables

u 2 What are the best practices to manage those data streams andgenerate those deliverables

u 3 How will the data and deliverables be QArsquod

u 4 What resources are required

u 5 What is the data flow

24th NARPM Training Program 25

       

Site Specific Data Management Plan

u Shorter (hopefully) Document u References the Regional Plan u Identifies deviations additions or modifications u Specific names and organizations responsible for managing the

data u Site specific procedureschecklistsSOPs

24th NARPM Training Program 26

24th NARPM Training Program 27

24th NARPM Training Program 28

Data Workflow

24th NARPM Training Program 29

Roles amp Responsibility

24th NARPM Training Program 30

       

Data Elements amp Valid Values

u Core of your site specific plan u What data you need amp what it needs to look like u Enforce consistency u Develop feedback loops from your data users to your data

managers u Implement methods to enforce the data requirements established by

the site

24th NARPM Training Program 31

   

Standard Procedures

u Consistency requires discipline amp documentation u Any processes or task that can be documented related to how data

is collected stored or analyzed should be u Checklists are a huge help

24th NARPM Training Program 32

         

Data Storage

u Where is the data u Who is in charge of it u How does it get there u How often is it updated u How can other people access it

24th NARPM Training Program 33

   

Data Reporting

u How are you going to use the data u Feedback loop needs to exist to inform the project on what data

needs to be collected

24th NARPM Training Program 34

     

    

     

   

New Sites

u Prepare sect Data deliverables required under support contracts sect Train train train

u Assess sect What problems are you trying to solve sect What information do they need in order to solve it

u Plan sect Document what you need to do sect Document the steps you need to take

u Execute sect Get the proper resources organization and workflow together to put your

plan into action u Re-Assess

sect Develop a feedback process where stakeholders are communicatingregularly to adjust the plan as the site evolves

24th NARPM Training Program 35

     

             

     

   

Existing Sites

u Needs Assessment sect Decisions you need to make it sect Information you need to make them

u Current Operations Assessment sect Who is generating data on your site sect What approaches are they using sect Where is the data being stored sect When is the data being shared sect Why is the data being collected sect How is the data being managed

u Develop The Plan sect Training on new toolsprocesses you need implemented sect Awareness of the requirements

u Execute sect Coordination is key

24th NARPM Training Program 36

       

Field Data Management Tools

u Tools wonrsquot save you u Process and planning most critical part u Flexibility in the tools you choose is important u Expand the scope of your data management process to include key

site partners u Toolset being used should be able to accommodate those groups

both in data submission and data access

24th NARPM Training Program 37

Scribe

24th NARPM Training Program 38

         

     

Scribe Feature Auditor

u Scribe doesnrsquot enforce valid values u Users can develop rules to apply against their Scribe database u Basic Mode

sect Required fields sect Valid values

u Beast Mode sect Quality Control checks sect Different valid values based on sample date

24th NARPM Training Program 39

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 19: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

24th NARPM Training Program 19

24th NARPM Training Program 20

   

Data is More Than Samples

u Boundaries u Photos u Videos

24th NARPM Training Program 21

Data Management Plans

24th NARPM Training Program 22

      

Plans Plans Plans

u Workplans u Sampling Plans u Quality Assurance Plans u What plan tells us what to do with our data

24th NARPM Training Program 23

     

  

      

Data Management Plan

u Approach to data management sect Types of data you are dealing with sect Tools being used to collect manage and display it

u Requirements sect Specifics on what things need to be documented and how they should be

described u How you are going to use your data

sect Standardized reports sect GIS viewers sect Models

24th NARPM Training Program 24

Regional Data Management Plan

u 1 What are your typical data streams and deliverables

u 2 What are the best practices to manage those data streams andgenerate those deliverables

u 3 How will the data and deliverables be QArsquod

u 4 What resources are required

u 5 What is the data flow

24th NARPM Training Program 25

       

Site Specific Data Management Plan

u Shorter (hopefully) Document u References the Regional Plan u Identifies deviations additions or modifications u Specific names and organizations responsible for managing the

data u Site specific procedureschecklistsSOPs

24th NARPM Training Program 26

24th NARPM Training Program 27

24th NARPM Training Program 28

Data Workflow

24th NARPM Training Program 29

Roles amp Responsibility

24th NARPM Training Program 30

       

Data Elements amp Valid Values

u Core of your site specific plan u What data you need amp what it needs to look like u Enforce consistency u Develop feedback loops from your data users to your data

managers u Implement methods to enforce the data requirements established by

the site

24th NARPM Training Program 31

   

Standard Procedures

u Consistency requires discipline amp documentation u Any processes or task that can be documented related to how data

is collected stored or analyzed should be u Checklists are a huge help

24th NARPM Training Program 32

         

Data Storage

u Where is the data u Who is in charge of it u How does it get there u How often is it updated u How can other people access it

24th NARPM Training Program 33

   

Data Reporting

u How are you going to use the data u Feedback loop needs to exist to inform the project on what data

needs to be collected

24th NARPM Training Program 34

     

    

     

   

New Sites

u Prepare sect Data deliverables required under support contracts sect Train train train

u Assess sect What problems are you trying to solve sect What information do they need in order to solve it

u Plan sect Document what you need to do sect Document the steps you need to take

u Execute sect Get the proper resources organization and workflow together to put your

plan into action u Re-Assess

sect Develop a feedback process where stakeholders are communicatingregularly to adjust the plan as the site evolves

24th NARPM Training Program 35

     

             

     

   

Existing Sites

u Needs Assessment sect Decisions you need to make it sect Information you need to make them

u Current Operations Assessment sect Who is generating data on your site sect What approaches are they using sect Where is the data being stored sect When is the data being shared sect Why is the data being collected sect How is the data being managed

u Develop The Plan sect Training on new toolsprocesses you need implemented sect Awareness of the requirements

u Execute sect Coordination is key

24th NARPM Training Program 36

       

Field Data Management Tools

u Tools wonrsquot save you u Process and planning most critical part u Flexibility in the tools you choose is important u Expand the scope of your data management process to include key

site partners u Toolset being used should be able to accommodate those groups

both in data submission and data access

24th NARPM Training Program 37

Scribe

24th NARPM Training Program 38

         

     

Scribe Feature Auditor

u Scribe doesnrsquot enforce valid values u Users can develop rules to apply against their Scribe database u Basic Mode

sect Required fields sect Valid values

u Beast Mode sect Quality Control checks sect Different valid values based on sample date

24th NARPM Training Program 39

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 20: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

24th NARPM Training Program 20

   

Data is More Than Samples

u Boundaries u Photos u Videos

24th NARPM Training Program 21

Data Management Plans

24th NARPM Training Program 22

      

Plans Plans Plans

u Workplans u Sampling Plans u Quality Assurance Plans u What plan tells us what to do with our data

24th NARPM Training Program 23

     

  

      

Data Management Plan

u Approach to data management sect Types of data you are dealing with sect Tools being used to collect manage and display it

u Requirements sect Specifics on what things need to be documented and how they should be

described u How you are going to use your data

sect Standardized reports sect GIS viewers sect Models

24th NARPM Training Program 24

Regional Data Management Plan

u 1 What are your typical data streams and deliverables

u 2 What are the best practices to manage those data streams andgenerate those deliverables

u 3 How will the data and deliverables be QArsquod

u 4 What resources are required

u 5 What is the data flow

24th NARPM Training Program 25

       

Site Specific Data Management Plan

u Shorter (hopefully) Document u References the Regional Plan u Identifies deviations additions or modifications u Specific names and organizations responsible for managing the

data u Site specific procedureschecklistsSOPs

24th NARPM Training Program 26

24th NARPM Training Program 27

24th NARPM Training Program 28

Data Workflow

24th NARPM Training Program 29

Roles amp Responsibility

24th NARPM Training Program 30

       

Data Elements amp Valid Values

u Core of your site specific plan u What data you need amp what it needs to look like u Enforce consistency u Develop feedback loops from your data users to your data

managers u Implement methods to enforce the data requirements established by

the site

24th NARPM Training Program 31

   

Standard Procedures

u Consistency requires discipline amp documentation u Any processes or task that can be documented related to how data

is collected stored or analyzed should be u Checklists are a huge help

24th NARPM Training Program 32

         

Data Storage

u Where is the data u Who is in charge of it u How does it get there u How often is it updated u How can other people access it

24th NARPM Training Program 33

   

Data Reporting

u How are you going to use the data u Feedback loop needs to exist to inform the project on what data

needs to be collected

24th NARPM Training Program 34

     

    

     

   

New Sites

u Prepare sect Data deliverables required under support contracts sect Train train train

u Assess sect What problems are you trying to solve sect What information do they need in order to solve it

u Plan sect Document what you need to do sect Document the steps you need to take

u Execute sect Get the proper resources organization and workflow together to put your

plan into action u Re-Assess

sect Develop a feedback process where stakeholders are communicatingregularly to adjust the plan as the site evolves

24th NARPM Training Program 35

     

             

     

   

Existing Sites

u Needs Assessment sect Decisions you need to make it sect Information you need to make them

u Current Operations Assessment sect Who is generating data on your site sect What approaches are they using sect Where is the data being stored sect When is the data being shared sect Why is the data being collected sect How is the data being managed

u Develop The Plan sect Training on new toolsprocesses you need implemented sect Awareness of the requirements

u Execute sect Coordination is key

24th NARPM Training Program 36

       

Field Data Management Tools

u Tools wonrsquot save you u Process and planning most critical part u Flexibility in the tools you choose is important u Expand the scope of your data management process to include key

site partners u Toolset being used should be able to accommodate those groups

both in data submission and data access

24th NARPM Training Program 37

Scribe

24th NARPM Training Program 38

         

     

Scribe Feature Auditor

u Scribe doesnrsquot enforce valid values u Users can develop rules to apply against their Scribe database u Basic Mode

sect Required fields sect Valid values

u Beast Mode sect Quality Control checks sect Different valid values based on sample date

24th NARPM Training Program 39

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 21: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

   

Data is More Than Samples

u Boundaries u Photos u Videos

24th NARPM Training Program 21

Data Management Plans

24th NARPM Training Program 22

      

Plans Plans Plans

u Workplans u Sampling Plans u Quality Assurance Plans u What plan tells us what to do with our data

24th NARPM Training Program 23

     

  

      

Data Management Plan

u Approach to data management sect Types of data you are dealing with sect Tools being used to collect manage and display it

u Requirements sect Specifics on what things need to be documented and how they should be

described u How you are going to use your data

sect Standardized reports sect GIS viewers sect Models

24th NARPM Training Program 24

Regional Data Management Plan

u 1 What are your typical data streams and deliverables

u 2 What are the best practices to manage those data streams andgenerate those deliverables

u 3 How will the data and deliverables be QArsquod

u 4 What resources are required

u 5 What is the data flow

24th NARPM Training Program 25

       

Site Specific Data Management Plan

u Shorter (hopefully) Document u References the Regional Plan u Identifies deviations additions or modifications u Specific names and organizations responsible for managing the

data u Site specific procedureschecklistsSOPs

24th NARPM Training Program 26

24th NARPM Training Program 27

24th NARPM Training Program 28

Data Workflow

24th NARPM Training Program 29

Roles amp Responsibility

24th NARPM Training Program 30

       

Data Elements amp Valid Values

u Core of your site specific plan u What data you need amp what it needs to look like u Enforce consistency u Develop feedback loops from your data users to your data

managers u Implement methods to enforce the data requirements established by

the site

24th NARPM Training Program 31

   

Standard Procedures

u Consistency requires discipline amp documentation u Any processes or task that can be documented related to how data

is collected stored or analyzed should be u Checklists are a huge help

24th NARPM Training Program 32

         

Data Storage

u Where is the data u Who is in charge of it u How does it get there u How often is it updated u How can other people access it

24th NARPM Training Program 33

   

Data Reporting

u How are you going to use the data u Feedback loop needs to exist to inform the project on what data

needs to be collected

24th NARPM Training Program 34

     

    

     

   

New Sites

u Prepare sect Data deliverables required under support contracts sect Train train train

u Assess sect What problems are you trying to solve sect What information do they need in order to solve it

u Plan sect Document what you need to do sect Document the steps you need to take

u Execute sect Get the proper resources organization and workflow together to put your

plan into action u Re-Assess

sect Develop a feedback process where stakeholders are communicatingregularly to adjust the plan as the site evolves

24th NARPM Training Program 35

     

             

     

   

Existing Sites

u Needs Assessment sect Decisions you need to make it sect Information you need to make them

u Current Operations Assessment sect Who is generating data on your site sect What approaches are they using sect Where is the data being stored sect When is the data being shared sect Why is the data being collected sect How is the data being managed

u Develop The Plan sect Training on new toolsprocesses you need implemented sect Awareness of the requirements

u Execute sect Coordination is key

24th NARPM Training Program 36

       

Field Data Management Tools

u Tools wonrsquot save you u Process and planning most critical part u Flexibility in the tools you choose is important u Expand the scope of your data management process to include key

site partners u Toolset being used should be able to accommodate those groups

both in data submission and data access

24th NARPM Training Program 37

Scribe

24th NARPM Training Program 38

         

     

Scribe Feature Auditor

u Scribe doesnrsquot enforce valid values u Users can develop rules to apply against their Scribe database u Basic Mode

sect Required fields sect Valid values

u Beast Mode sect Quality Control checks sect Different valid values based on sample date

24th NARPM Training Program 39

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 22: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

Data Management Plans

24th NARPM Training Program 22

      

Plans Plans Plans

u Workplans u Sampling Plans u Quality Assurance Plans u What plan tells us what to do with our data

24th NARPM Training Program 23

     

  

      

Data Management Plan

u Approach to data management sect Types of data you are dealing with sect Tools being used to collect manage and display it

u Requirements sect Specifics on what things need to be documented and how they should be

described u How you are going to use your data

sect Standardized reports sect GIS viewers sect Models

24th NARPM Training Program 24

Regional Data Management Plan

u 1 What are your typical data streams and deliverables

u 2 What are the best practices to manage those data streams andgenerate those deliverables

u 3 How will the data and deliverables be QArsquod

u 4 What resources are required

u 5 What is the data flow

24th NARPM Training Program 25

       

Site Specific Data Management Plan

u Shorter (hopefully) Document u References the Regional Plan u Identifies deviations additions or modifications u Specific names and organizations responsible for managing the

data u Site specific procedureschecklistsSOPs

24th NARPM Training Program 26

24th NARPM Training Program 27

24th NARPM Training Program 28

Data Workflow

24th NARPM Training Program 29

Roles amp Responsibility

24th NARPM Training Program 30

       

Data Elements amp Valid Values

u Core of your site specific plan u What data you need amp what it needs to look like u Enforce consistency u Develop feedback loops from your data users to your data

managers u Implement methods to enforce the data requirements established by

the site

24th NARPM Training Program 31

   

Standard Procedures

u Consistency requires discipline amp documentation u Any processes or task that can be documented related to how data

is collected stored or analyzed should be u Checklists are a huge help

24th NARPM Training Program 32

         

Data Storage

u Where is the data u Who is in charge of it u How does it get there u How often is it updated u How can other people access it

24th NARPM Training Program 33

   

Data Reporting

u How are you going to use the data u Feedback loop needs to exist to inform the project on what data

needs to be collected

24th NARPM Training Program 34

     

    

     

   

New Sites

u Prepare sect Data deliverables required under support contracts sect Train train train

u Assess sect What problems are you trying to solve sect What information do they need in order to solve it

u Plan sect Document what you need to do sect Document the steps you need to take

u Execute sect Get the proper resources organization and workflow together to put your

plan into action u Re-Assess

sect Develop a feedback process where stakeholders are communicatingregularly to adjust the plan as the site evolves

24th NARPM Training Program 35

     

             

     

   

Existing Sites

u Needs Assessment sect Decisions you need to make it sect Information you need to make them

u Current Operations Assessment sect Who is generating data on your site sect What approaches are they using sect Where is the data being stored sect When is the data being shared sect Why is the data being collected sect How is the data being managed

u Develop The Plan sect Training on new toolsprocesses you need implemented sect Awareness of the requirements

u Execute sect Coordination is key

24th NARPM Training Program 36

       

Field Data Management Tools

u Tools wonrsquot save you u Process and planning most critical part u Flexibility in the tools you choose is important u Expand the scope of your data management process to include key

site partners u Toolset being used should be able to accommodate those groups

both in data submission and data access

24th NARPM Training Program 37

Scribe

24th NARPM Training Program 38

         

     

Scribe Feature Auditor

u Scribe doesnrsquot enforce valid values u Users can develop rules to apply against their Scribe database u Basic Mode

sect Required fields sect Valid values

u Beast Mode sect Quality Control checks sect Different valid values based on sample date

24th NARPM Training Program 39

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 23: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

      

Plans Plans Plans

u Workplans u Sampling Plans u Quality Assurance Plans u What plan tells us what to do with our data

24th NARPM Training Program 23

     

  

      

Data Management Plan

u Approach to data management sect Types of data you are dealing with sect Tools being used to collect manage and display it

u Requirements sect Specifics on what things need to be documented and how they should be

described u How you are going to use your data

sect Standardized reports sect GIS viewers sect Models

24th NARPM Training Program 24

Regional Data Management Plan

u 1 What are your typical data streams and deliverables

u 2 What are the best practices to manage those data streams andgenerate those deliverables

u 3 How will the data and deliverables be QArsquod

u 4 What resources are required

u 5 What is the data flow

24th NARPM Training Program 25

       

Site Specific Data Management Plan

u Shorter (hopefully) Document u References the Regional Plan u Identifies deviations additions or modifications u Specific names and organizations responsible for managing the

data u Site specific procedureschecklistsSOPs

24th NARPM Training Program 26

24th NARPM Training Program 27

24th NARPM Training Program 28

Data Workflow

24th NARPM Training Program 29

Roles amp Responsibility

24th NARPM Training Program 30

       

Data Elements amp Valid Values

u Core of your site specific plan u What data you need amp what it needs to look like u Enforce consistency u Develop feedback loops from your data users to your data

managers u Implement methods to enforce the data requirements established by

the site

24th NARPM Training Program 31

   

Standard Procedures

u Consistency requires discipline amp documentation u Any processes or task that can be documented related to how data

is collected stored or analyzed should be u Checklists are a huge help

24th NARPM Training Program 32

         

Data Storage

u Where is the data u Who is in charge of it u How does it get there u How often is it updated u How can other people access it

24th NARPM Training Program 33

   

Data Reporting

u How are you going to use the data u Feedback loop needs to exist to inform the project on what data

needs to be collected

24th NARPM Training Program 34

     

    

     

   

New Sites

u Prepare sect Data deliverables required under support contracts sect Train train train

u Assess sect What problems are you trying to solve sect What information do they need in order to solve it

u Plan sect Document what you need to do sect Document the steps you need to take

u Execute sect Get the proper resources organization and workflow together to put your

plan into action u Re-Assess

sect Develop a feedback process where stakeholders are communicatingregularly to adjust the plan as the site evolves

24th NARPM Training Program 35

     

             

     

   

Existing Sites

u Needs Assessment sect Decisions you need to make it sect Information you need to make them

u Current Operations Assessment sect Who is generating data on your site sect What approaches are they using sect Where is the data being stored sect When is the data being shared sect Why is the data being collected sect How is the data being managed

u Develop The Plan sect Training on new toolsprocesses you need implemented sect Awareness of the requirements

u Execute sect Coordination is key

24th NARPM Training Program 36

       

Field Data Management Tools

u Tools wonrsquot save you u Process and planning most critical part u Flexibility in the tools you choose is important u Expand the scope of your data management process to include key

site partners u Toolset being used should be able to accommodate those groups

both in data submission and data access

24th NARPM Training Program 37

Scribe

24th NARPM Training Program 38

         

     

Scribe Feature Auditor

u Scribe doesnrsquot enforce valid values u Users can develop rules to apply against their Scribe database u Basic Mode

sect Required fields sect Valid values

u Beast Mode sect Quality Control checks sect Different valid values based on sample date

24th NARPM Training Program 39

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 24: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

     

  

      

Data Management Plan

u Approach to data management sect Types of data you are dealing with sect Tools being used to collect manage and display it

u Requirements sect Specifics on what things need to be documented and how they should be

described u How you are going to use your data

sect Standardized reports sect GIS viewers sect Models

24th NARPM Training Program 24

Regional Data Management Plan

u 1 What are your typical data streams and deliverables

u 2 What are the best practices to manage those data streams andgenerate those deliverables

u 3 How will the data and deliverables be QArsquod

u 4 What resources are required

u 5 What is the data flow

24th NARPM Training Program 25

       

Site Specific Data Management Plan

u Shorter (hopefully) Document u References the Regional Plan u Identifies deviations additions or modifications u Specific names and organizations responsible for managing the

data u Site specific procedureschecklistsSOPs

24th NARPM Training Program 26

24th NARPM Training Program 27

24th NARPM Training Program 28

Data Workflow

24th NARPM Training Program 29

Roles amp Responsibility

24th NARPM Training Program 30

       

Data Elements amp Valid Values

u Core of your site specific plan u What data you need amp what it needs to look like u Enforce consistency u Develop feedback loops from your data users to your data

managers u Implement methods to enforce the data requirements established by

the site

24th NARPM Training Program 31

   

Standard Procedures

u Consistency requires discipline amp documentation u Any processes or task that can be documented related to how data

is collected stored or analyzed should be u Checklists are a huge help

24th NARPM Training Program 32

         

Data Storage

u Where is the data u Who is in charge of it u How does it get there u How often is it updated u How can other people access it

24th NARPM Training Program 33

   

Data Reporting

u How are you going to use the data u Feedback loop needs to exist to inform the project on what data

needs to be collected

24th NARPM Training Program 34

     

    

     

   

New Sites

u Prepare sect Data deliverables required under support contracts sect Train train train

u Assess sect What problems are you trying to solve sect What information do they need in order to solve it

u Plan sect Document what you need to do sect Document the steps you need to take

u Execute sect Get the proper resources organization and workflow together to put your

plan into action u Re-Assess

sect Develop a feedback process where stakeholders are communicatingregularly to adjust the plan as the site evolves

24th NARPM Training Program 35

     

             

     

   

Existing Sites

u Needs Assessment sect Decisions you need to make it sect Information you need to make them

u Current Operations Assessment sect Who is generating data on your site sect What approaches are they using sect Where is the data being stored sect When is the data being shared sect Why is the data being collected sect How is the data being managed

u Develop The Plan sect Training on new toolsprocesses you need implemented sect Awareness of the requirements

u Execute sect Coordination is key

24th NARPM Training Program 36

       

Field Data Management Tools

u Tools wonrsquot save you u Process and planning most critical part u Flexibility in the tools you choose is important u Expand the scope of your data management process to include key

site partners u Toolset being used should be able to accommodate those groups

both in data submission and data access

24th NARPM Training Program 37

Scribe

24th NARPM Training Program 38

         

     

Scribe Feature Auditor

u Scribe doesnrsquot enforce valid values u Users can develop rules to apply against their Scribe database u Basic Mode

sect Required fields sect Valid values

u Beast Mode sect Quality Control checks sect Different valid values based on sample date

24th NARPM Training Program 39

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 25: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

Regional Data Management Plan

u 1 What are your typical data streams and deliverables

u 2 What are the best practices to manage those data streams andgenerate those deliverables

u 3 How will the data and deliverables be QArsquod

u 4 What resources are required

u 5 What is the data flow

24th NARPM Training Program 25

       

Site Specific Data Management Plan

u Shorter (hopefully) Document u References the Regional Plan u Identifies deviations additions or modifications u Specific names and organizations responsible for managing the

data u Site specific procedureschecklistsSOPs

24th NARPM Training Program 26

24th NARPM Training Program 27

24th NARPM Training Program 28

Data Workflow

24th NARPM Training Program 29

Roles amp Responsibility

24th NARPM Training Program 30

       

Data Elements amp Valid Values

u Core of your site specific plan u What data you need amp what it needs to look like u Enforce consistency u Develop feedback loops from your data users to your data

managers u Implement methods to enforce the data requirements established by

the site

24th NARPM Training Program 31

   

Standard Procedures

u Consistency requires discipline amp documentation u Any processes or task that can be documented related to how data

is collected stored or analyzed should be u Checklists are a huge help

24th NARPM Training Program 32

         

Data Storage

u Where is the data u Who is in charge of it u How does it get there u How often is it updated u How can other people access it

24th NARPM Training Program 33

   

Data Reporting

u How are you going to use the data u Feedback loop needs to exist to inform the project on what data

needs to be collected

24th NARPM Training Program 34

     

    

     

   

New Sites

u Prepare sect Data deliverables required under support contracts sect Train train train

u Assess sect What problems are you trying to solve sect What information do they need in order to solve it

u Plan sect Document what you need to do sect Document the steps you need to take

u Execute sect Get the proper resources organization and workflow together to put your

plan into action u Re-Assess

sect Develop a feedback process where stakeholders are communicatingregularly to adjust the plan as the site evolves

24th NARPM Training Program 35

     

             

     

   

Existing Sites

u Needs Assessment sect Decisions you need to make it sect Information you need to make them

u Current Operations Assessment sect Who is generating data on your site sect What approaches are they using sect Where is the data being stored sect When is the data being shared sect Why is the data being collected sect How is the data being managed

u Develop The Plan sect Training on new toolsprocesses you need implemented sect Awareness of the requirements

u Execute sect Coordination is key

24th NARPM Training Program 36

       

Field Data Management Tools

u Tools wonrsquot save you u Process and planning most critical part u Flexibility in the tools you choose is important u Expand the scope of your data management process to include key

site partners u Toolset being used should be able to accommodate those groups

both in data submission and data access

24th NARPM Training Program 37

Scribe

24th NARPM Training Program 38

         

     

Scribe Feature Auditor

u Scribe doesnrsquot enforce valid values u Users can develop rules to apply against their Scribe database u Basic Mode

sect Required fields sect Valid values

u Beast Mode sect Quality Control checks sect Different valid values based on sample date

24th NARPM Training Program 39

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 26: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

       

Site Specific Data Management Plan

u Shorter (hopefully) Document u References the Regional Plan u Identifies deviations additions or modifications u Specific names and organizations responsible for managing the

data u Site specific procedureschecklistsSOPs

24th NARPM Training Program 26

24th NARPM Training Program 27

24th NARPM Training Program 28

Data Workflow

24th NARPM Training Program 29

Roles amp Responsibility

24th NARPM Training Program 30

       

Data Elements amp Valid Values

u Core of your site specific plan u What data you need amp what it needs to look like u Enforce consistency u Develop feedback loops from your data users to your data

managers u Implement methods to enforce the data requirements established by

the site

24th NARPM Training Program 31

   

Standard Procedures

u Consistency requires discipline amp documentation u Any processes or task that can be documented related to how data

is collected stored or analyzed should be u Checklists are a huge help

24th NARPM Training Program 32

         

Data Storage

u Where is the data u Who is in charge of it u How does it get there u How often is it updated u How can other people access it

24th NARPM Training Program 33

   

Data Reporting

u How are you going to use the data u Feedback loop needs to exist to inform the project on what data

needs to be collected

24th NARPM Training Program 34

     

    

     

   

New Sites

u Prepare sect Data deliverables required under support contracts sect Train train train

u Assess sect What problems are you trying to solve sect What information do they need in order to solve it

u Plan sect Document what you need to do sect Document the steps you need to take

u Execute sect Get the proper resources organization and workflow together to put your

plan into action u Re-Assess

sect Develop a feedback process where stakeholders are communicatingregularly to adjust the plan as the site evolves

24th NARPM Training Program 35

     

             

     

   

Existing Sites

u Needs Assessment sect Decisions you need to make it sect Information you need to make them

u Current Operations Assessment sect Who is generating data on your site sect What approaches are they using sect Where is the data being stored sect When is the data being shared sect Why is the data being collected sect How is the data being managed

u Develop The Plan sect Training on new toolsprocesses you need implemented sect Awareness of the requirements

u Execute sect Coordination is key

24th NARPM Training Program 36

       

Field Data Management Tools

u Tools wonrsquot save you u Process and planning most critical part u Flexibility in the tools you choose is important u Expand the scope of your data management process to include key

site partners u Toolset being used should be able to accommodate those groups

both in data submission and data access

24th NARPM Training Program 37

Scribe

24th NARPM Training Program 38

         

     

Scribe Feature Auditor

u Scribe doesnrsquot enforce valid values u Users can develop rules to apply against their Scribe database u Basic Mode

sect Required fields sect Valid values

u Beast Mode sect Quality Control checks sect Different valid values based on sample date

24th NARPM Training Program 39

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 27: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

24th NARPM Training Program 27

24th NARPM Training Program 28

Data Workflow

24th NARPM Training Program 29

Roles amp Responsibility

24th NARPM Training Program 30

       

Data Elements amp Valid Values

u Core of your site specific plan u What data you need amp what it needs to look like u Enforce consistency u Develop feedback loops from your data users to your data

managers u Implement methods to enforce the data requirements established by

the site

24th NARPM Training Program 31

   

Standard Procedures

u Consistency requires discipline amp documentation u Any processes or task that can be documented related to how data

is collected stored or analyzed should be u Checklists are a huge help

24th NARPM Training Program 32

         

Data Storage

u Where is the data u Who is in charge of it u How does it get there u How often is it updated u How can other people access it

24th NARPM Training Program 33

   

Data Reporting

u How are you going to use the data u Feedback loop needs to exist to inform the project on what data

needs to be collected

24th NARPM Training Program 34

     

    

     

   

New Sites

u Prepare sect Data deliverables required under support contracts sect Train train train

u Assess sect What problems are you trying to solve sect What information do they need in order to solve it

u Plan sect Document what you need to do sect Document the steps you need to take

u Execute sect Get the proper resources organization and workflow together to put your

plan into action u Re-Assess

sect Develop a feedback process where stakeholders are communicatingregularly to adjust the plan as the site evolves

24th NARPM Training Program 35

     

             

     

   

Existing Sites

u Needs Assessment sect Decisions you need to make it sect Information you need to make them

u Current Operations Assessment sect Who is generating data on your site sect What approaches are they using sect Where is the data being stored sect When is the data being shared sect Why is the data being collected sect How is the data being managed

u Develop The Plan sect Training on new toolsprocesses you need implemented sect Awareness of the requirements

u Execute sect Coordination is key

24th NARPM Training Program 36

       

Field Data Management Tools

u Tools wonrsquot save you u Process and planning most critical part u Flexibility in the tools you choose is important u Expand the scope of your data management process to include key

site partners u Toolset being used should be able to accommodate those groups

both in data submission and data access

24th NARPM Training Program 37

Scribe

24th NARPM Training Program 38

         

     

Scribe Feature Auditor

u Scribe doesnrsquot enforce valid values u Users can develop rules to apply against their Scribe database u Basic Mode

sect Required fields sect Valid values

u Beast Mode sect Quality Control checks sect Different valid values based on sample date

24th NARPM Training Program 39

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 28: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

24th NARPM Training Program 28

Data Workflow

24th NARPM Training Program 29

Roles amp Responsibility

24th NARPM Training Program 30

       

Data Elements amp Valid Values

u Core of your site specific plan u What data you need amp what it needs to look like u Enforce consistency u Develop feedback loops from your data users to your data

managers u Implement methods to enforce the data requirements established by

the site

24th NARPM Training Program 31

   

Standard Procedures

u Consistency requires discipline amp documentation u Any processes or task that can be documented related to how data

is collected stored or analyzed should be u Checklists are a huge help

24th NARPM Training Program 32

         

Data Storage

u Where is the data u Who is in charge of it u How does it get there u How often is it updated u How can other people access it

24th NARPM Training Program 33

   

Data Reporting

u How are you going to use the data u Feedback loop needs to exist to inform the project on what data

needs to be collected

24th NARPM Training Program 34

     

    

     

   

New Sites

u Prepare sect Data deliverables required under support contracts sect Train train train

u Assess sect What problems are you trying to solve sect What information do they need in order to solve it

u Plan sect Document what you need to do sect Document the steps you need to take

u Execute sect Get the proper resources organization and workflow together to put your

plan into action u Re-Assess

sect Develop a feedback process where stakeholders are communicatingregularly to adjust the plan as the site evolves

24th NARPM Training Program 35

     

             

     

   

Existing Sites

u Needs Assessment sect Decisions you need to make it sect Information you need to make them

u Current Operations Assessment sect Who is generating data on your site sect What approaches are they using sect Where is the data being stored sect When is the data being shared sect Why is the data being collected sect How is the data being managed

u Develop The Plan sect Training on new toolsprocesses you need implemented sect Awareness of the requirements

u Execute sect Coordination is key

24th NARPM Training Program 36

       

Field Data Management Tools

u Tools wonrsquot save you u Process and planning most critical part u Flexibility in the tools you choose is important u Expand the scope of your data management process to include key

site partners u Toolset being used should be able to accommodate those groups

both in data submission and data access

24th NARPM Training Program 37

Scribe

24th NARPM Training Program 38

         

     

Scribe Feature Auditor

u Scribe doesnrsquot enforce valid values u Users can develop rules to apply against their Scribe database u Basic Mode

sect Required fields sect Valid values

u Beast Mode sect Quality Control checks sect Different valid values based on sample date

24th NARPM Training Program 39

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 29: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

Data Workflow

24th NARPM Training Program 29

Roles amp Responsibility

24th NARPM Training Program 30

       

Data Elements amp Valid Values

u Core of your site specific plan u What data you need amp what it needs to look like u Enforce consistency u Develop feedback loops from your data users to your data

managers u Implement methods to enforce the data requirements established by

the site

24th NARPM Training Program 31

   

Standard Procedures

u Consistency requires discipline amp documentation u Any processes or task that can be documented related to how data

is collected stored or analyzed should be u Checklists are a huge help

24th NARPM Training Program 32

         

Data Storage

u Where is the data u Who is in charge of it u How does it get there u How often is it updated u How can other people access it

24th NARPM Training Program 33

   

Data Reporting

u How are you going to use the data u Feedback loop needs to exist to inform the project on what data

needs to be collected

24th NARPM Training Program 34

     

    

     

   

New Sites

u Prepare sect Data deliverables required under support contracts sect Train train train

u Assess sect What problems are you trying to solve sect What information do they need in order to solve it

u Plan sect Document what you need to do sect Document the steps you need to take

u Execute sect Get the proper resources organization and workflow together to put your

plan into action u Re-Assess

sect Develop a feedback process where stakeholders are communicatingregularly to adjust the plan as the site evolves

24th NARPM Training Program 35

     

             

     

   

Existing Sites

u Needs Assessment sect Decisions you need to make it sect Information you need to make them

u Current Operations Assessment sect Who is generating data on your site sect What approaches are they using sect Where is the data being stored sect When is the data being shared sect Why is the data being collected sect How is the data being managed

u Develop The Plan sect Training on new toolsprocesses you need implemented sect Awareness of the requirements

u Execute sect Coordination is key

24th NARPM Training Program 36

       

Field Data Management Tools

u Tools wonrsquot save you u Process and planning most critical part u Flexibility in the tools you choose is important u Expand the scope of your data management process to include key

site partners u Toolset being used should be able to accommodate those groups

both in data submission and data access

24th NARPM Training Program 37

Scribe

24th NARPM Training Program 38

         

     

Scribe Feature Auditor

u Scribe doesnrsquot enforce valid values u Users can develop rules to apply against their Scribe database u Basic Mode

sect Required fields sect Valid values

u Beast Mode sect Quality Control checks sect Different valid values based on sample date

24th NARPM Training Program 39

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 30: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

Roles amp Responsibility

24th NARPM Training Program 30

       

Data Elements amp Valid Values

u Core of your site specific plan u What data you need amp what it needs to look like u Enforce consistency u Develop feedback loops from your data users to your data

managers u Implement methods to enforce the data requirements established by

the site

24th NARPM Training Program 31

   

Standard Procedures

u Consistency requires discipline amp documentation u Any processes or task that can be documented related to how data

is collected stored or analyzed should be u Checklists are a huge help

24th NARPM Training Program 32

         

Data Storage

u Where is the data u Who is in charge of it u How does it get there u How often is it updated u How can other people access it

24th NARPM Training Program 33

   

Data Reporting

u How are you going to use the data u Feedback loop needs to exist to inform the project on what data

needs to be collected

24th NARPM Training Program 34

     

    

     

   

New Sites

u Prepare sect Data deliverables required under support contracts sect Train train train

u Assess sect What problems are you trying to solve sect What information do they need in order to solve it

u Plan sect Document what you need to do sect Document the steps you need to take

u Execute sect Get the proper resources organization and workflow together to put your

plan into action u Re-Assess

sect Develop a feedback process where stakeholders are communicatingregularly to adjust the plan as the site evolves

24th NARPM Training Program 35

     

             

     

   

Existing Sites

u Needs Assessment sect Decisions you need to make it sect Information you need to make them

u Current Operations Assessment sect Who is generating data on your site sect What approaches are they using sect Where is the data being stored sect When is the data being shared sect Why is the data being collected sect How is the data being managed

u Develop The Plan sect Training on new toolsprocesses you need implemented sect Awareness of the requirements

u Execute sect Coordination is key

24th NARPM Training Program 36

       

Field Data Management Tools

u Tools wonrsquot save you u Process and planning most critical part u Flexibility in the tools you choose is important u Expand the scope of your data management process to include key

site partners u Toolset being used should be able to accommodate those groups

both in data submission and data access

24th NARPM Training Program 37

Scribe

24th NARPM Training Program 38

         

     

Scribe Feature Auditor

u Scribe doesnrsquot enforce valid values u Users can develop rules to apply against their Scribe database u Basic Mode

sect Required fields sect Valid values

u Beast Mode sect Quality Control checks sect Different valid values based on sample date

24th NARPM Training Program 39

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 31: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

       

Data Elements amp Valid Values

u Core of your site specific plan u What data you need amp what it needs to look like u Enforce consistency u Develop feedback loops from your data users to your data

managers u Implement methods to enforce the data requirements established by

the site

24th NARPM Training Program 31

   

Standard Procedures

u Consistency requires discipline amp documentation u Any processes or task that can be documented related to how data

is collected stored or analyzed should be u Checklists are a huge help

24th NARPM Training Program 32

         

Data Storage

u Where is the data u Who is in charge of it u How does it get there u How often is it updated u How can other people access it

24th NARPM Training Program 33

   

Data Reporting

u How are you going to use the data u Feedback loop needs to exist to inform the project on what data

needs to be collected

24th NARPM Training Program 34

     

    

     

   

New Sites

u Prepare sect Data deliverables required under support contracts sect Train train train

u Assess sect What problems are you trying to solve sect What information do they need in order to solve it

u Plan sect Document what you need to do sect Document the steps you need to take

u Execute sect Get the proper resources organization and workflow together to put your

plan into action u Re-Assess

sect Develop a feedback process where stakeholders are communicatingregularly to adjust the plan as the site evolves

24th NARPM Training Program 35

     

             

     

   

Existing Sites

u Needs Assessment sect Decisions you need to make it sect Information you need to make them

u Current Operations Assessment sect Who is generating data on your site sect What approaches are they using sect Where is the data being stored sect When is the data being shared sect Why is the data being collected sect How is the data being managed

u Develop The Plan sect Training on new toolsprocesses you need implemented sect Awareness of the requirements

u Execute sect Coordination is key

24th NARPM Training Program 36

       

Field Data Management Tools

u Tools wonrsquot save you u Process and planning most critical part u Flexibility in the tools you choose is important u Expand the scope of your data management process to include key

site partners u Toolset being used should be able to accommodate those groups

both in data submission and data access

24th NARPM Training Program 37

Scribe

24th NARPM Training Program 38

         

     

Scribe Feature Auditor

u Scribe doesnrsquot enforce valid values u Users can develop rules to apply against their Scribe database u Basic Mode

sect Required fields sect Valid values

u Beast Mode sect Quality Control checks sect Different valid values based on sample date

24th NARPM Training Program 39

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 32: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

   

Standard Procedures

u Consistency requires discipline amp documentation u Any processes or task that can be documented related to how data

is collected stored or analyzed should be u Checklists are a huge help

24th NARPM Training Program 32

         

Data Storage

u Where is the data u Who is in charge of it u How does it get there u How often is it updated u How can other people access it

24th NARPM Training Program 33

   

Data Reporting

u How are you going to use the data u Feedback loop needs to exist to inform the project on what data

needs to be collected

24th NARPM Training Program 34

     

    

     

   

New Sites

u Prepare sect Data deliverables required under support contracts sect Train train train

u Assess sect What problems are you trying to solve sect What information do they need in order to solve it

u Plan sect Document what you need to do sect Document the steps you need to take

u Execute sect Get the proper resources organization and workflow together to put your

plan into action u Re-Assess

sect Develop a feedback process where stakeholders are communicatingregularly to adjust the plan as the site evolves

24th NARPM Training Program 35

     

             

     

   

Existing Sites

u Needs Assessment sect Decisions you need to make it sect Information you need to make them

u Current Operations Assessment sect Who is generating data on your site sect What approaches are they using sect Where is the data being stored sect When is the data being shared sect Why is the data being collected sect How is the data being managed

u Develop The Plan sect Training on new toolsprocesses you need implemented sect Awareness of the requirements

u Execute sect Coordination is key

24th NARPM Training Program 36

       

Field Data Management Tools

u Tools wonrsquot save you u Process and planning most critical part u Flexibility in the tools you choose is important u Expand the scope of your data management process to include key

site partners u Toolset being used should be able to accommodate those groups

both in data submission and data access

24th NARPM Training Program 37

Scribe

24th NARPM Training Program 38

         

     

Scribe Feature Auditor

u Scribe doesnrsquot enforce valid values u Users can develop rules to apply against their Scribe database u Basic Mode

sect Required fields sect Valid values

u Beast Mode sect Quality Control checks sect Different valid values based on sample date

24th NARPM Training Program 39

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 33: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

         

Data Storage

u Where is the data u Who is in charge of it u How does it get there u How often is it updated u How can other people access it

24th NARPM Training Program 33

   

Data Reporting

u How are you going to use the data u Feedback loop needs to exist to inform the project on what data

needs to be collected

24th NARPM Training Program 34

     

    

     

   

New Sites

u Prepare sect Data deliverables required under support contracts sect Train train train

u Assess sect What problems are you trying to solve sect What information do they need in order to solve it

u Plan sect Document what you need to do sect Document the steps you need to take

u Execute sect Get the proper resources organization and workflow together to put your

plan into action u Re-Assess

sect Develop a feedback process where stakeholders are communicatingregularly to adjust the plan as the site evolves

24th NARPM Training Program 35

     

             

     

   

Existing Sites

u Needs Assessment sect Decisions you need to make it sect Information you need to make them

u Current Operations Assessment sect Who is generating data on your site sect What approaches are they using sect Where is the data being stored sect When is the data being shared sect Why is the data being collected sect How is the data being managed

u Develop The Plan sect Training on new toolsprocesses you need implemented sect Awareness of the requirements

u Execute sect Coordination is key

24th NARPM Training Program 36

       

Field Data Management Tools

u Tools wonrsquot save you u Process and planning most critical part u Flexibility in the tools you choose is important u Expand the scope of your data management process to include key

site partners u Toolset being used should be able to accommodate those groups

both in data submission and data access

24th NARPM Training Program 37

Scribe

24th NARPM Training Program 38

         

     

Scribe Feature Auditor

u Scribe doesnrsquot enforce valid values u Users can develop rules to apply against their Scribe database u Basic Mode

sect Required fields sect Valid values

u Beast Mode sect Quality Control checks sect Different valid values based on sample date

24th NARPM Training Program 39

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 34: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

   

Data Reporting

u How are you going to use the data u Feedback loop needs to exist to inform the project on what data

needs to be collected

24th NARPM Training Program 34

     

    

     

   

New Sites

u Prepare sect Data deliverables required under support contracts sect Train train train

u Assess sect What problems are you trying to solve sect What information do they need in order to solve it

u Plan sect Document what you need to do sect Document the steps you need to take

u Execute sect Get the proper resources organization and workflow together to put your

plan into action u Re-Assess

sect Develop a feedback process where stakeholders are communicatingregularly to adjust the plan as the site evolves

24th NARPM Training Program 35

     

             

     

   

Existing Sites

u Needs Assessment sect Decisions you need to make it sect Information you need to make them

u Current Operations Assessment sect Who is generating data on your site sect What approaches are they using sect Where is the data being stored sect When is the data being shared sect Why is the data being collected sect How is the data being managed

u Develop The Plan sect Training on new toolsprocesses you need implemented sect Awareness of the requirements

u Execute sect Coordination is key

24th NARPM Training Program 36

       

Field Data Management Tools

u Tools wonrsquot save you u Process and planning most critical part u Flexibility in the tools you choose is important u Expand the scope of your data management process to include key

site partners u Toolset being used should be able to accommodate those groups

both in data submission and data access

24th NARPM Training Program 37

Scribe

24th NARPM Training Program 38

         

     

Scribe Feature Auditor

u Scribe doesnrsquot enforce valid values u Users can develop rules to apply against their Scribe database u Basic Mode

sect Required fields sect Valid values

u Beast Mode sect Quality Control checks sect Different valid values based on sample date

24th NARPM Training Program 39

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 35: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

     

    

     

   

New Sites

u Prepare sect Data deliverables required under support contracts sect Train train train

u Assess sect What problems are you trying to solve sect What information do they need in order to solve it

u Plan sect Document what you need to do sect Document the steps you need to take

u Execute sect Get the proper resources organization and workflow together to put your

plan into action u Re-Assess

sect Develop a feedback process where stakeholders are communicatingregularly to adjust the plan as the site evolves

24th NARPM Training Program 35

     

             

     

   

Existing Sites

u Needs Assessment sect Decisions you need to make it sect Information you need to make them

u Current Operations Assessment sect Who is generating data on your site sect What approaches are they using sect Where is the data being stored sect When is the data being shared sect Why is the data being collected sect How is the data being managed

u Develop The Plan sect Training on new toolsprocesses you need implemented sect Awareness of the requirements

u Execute sect Coordination is key

24th NARPM Training Program 36

       

Field Data Management Tools

u Tools wonrsquot save you u Process and planning most critical part u Flexibility in the tools you choose is important u Expand the scope of your data management process to include key

site partners u Toolset being used should be able to accommodate those groups

both in data submission and data access

24th NARPM Training Program 37

Scribe

24th NARPM Training Program 38

         

     

Scribe Feature Auditor

u Scribe doesnrsquot enforce valid values u Users can develop rules to apply against their Scribe database u Basic Mode

sect Required fields sect Valid values

u Beast Mode sect Quality Control checks sect Different valid values based on sample date

24th NARPM Training Program 39

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 36: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

     

             

     

   

Existing Sites

u Needs Assessment sect Decisions you need to make it sect Information you need to make them

u Current Operations Assessment sect Who is generating data on your site sect What approaches are they using sect Where is the data being stored sect When is the data being shared sect Why is the data being collected sect How is the data being managed

u Develop The Plan sect Training on new toolsprocesses you need implemented sect Awareness of the requirements

u Execute sect Coordination is key

24th NARPM Training Program 36

       

Field Data Management Tools

u Tools wonrsquot save you u Process and planning most critical part u Flexibility in the tools you choose is important u Expand the scope of your data management process to include key

site partners u Toolset being used should be able to accommodate those groups

both in data submission and data access

24th NARPM Training Program 37

Scribe

24th NARPM Training Program 38

         

     

Scribe Feature Auditor

u Scribe doesnrsquot enforce valid values u Users can develop rules to apply against their Scribe database u Basic Mode

sect Required fields sect Valid values

u Beast Mode sect Quality Control checks sect Different valid values based on sample date

24th NARPM Training Program 39

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 37: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

       

Field Data Management Tools

u Tools wonrsquot save you u Process and planning most critical part u Flexibility in the tools you choose is important u Expand the scope of your data management process to include key

site partners u Toolset being used should be able to accommodate those groups

both in data submission and data access

24th NARPM Training Program 37

Scribe

24th NARPM Training Program 38

         

     

Scribe Feature Auditor

u Scribe doesnrsquot enforce valid values u Users can develop rules to apply against their Scribe database u Basic Mode

sect Required fields sect Valid values

u Beast Mode sect Quality Control checks sect Different valid values based on sample date

24th NARPM Training Program 39

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 38: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

Scribe

24th NARPM Training Program 38

         

     

Scribe Feature Auditor

u Scribe doesnrsquot enforce valid values u Users can develop rules to apply against their Scribe database u Basic Mode

sect Required fields sect Valid values

u Beast Mode sect Quality Control checks sect Different valid values based on sample date

24th NARPM Training Program 39

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 39: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

         

     

Scribe Feature Auditor

u Scribe doesnrsquot enforce valid values u Users can develop rules to apply against their Scribe database u Basic Mode

sect Required fields sect Valid values

u Beast Mode sect Quality Control checks sect Different valid values based on sample date

24th NARPM Training Program 39

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 40: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

   

   

ScribeNET

u Data Publishing-Subscribe Service u Allows Scribe data to be managed locally but still feed remote users

and enterprise systems u Maintains ownership of data and provides an audit history u Remote backup of site data

24th NARPM Training Program 40

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 41: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

24th NARPM Training Program 41

Publish

ScribeNET

Client

Subscribe

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 42: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET Sampling Client

Enterprise

Analytical

24th NARPM Training Program 42

Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

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Subscribe Publish Multiple-Project Publication Model

ScribeNET EPA Client

Enterprise

PRP

24th NARPM Training Program 43

         

Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

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Libby Montana

u Started with a custom solution cost of that rapidly outgrew the budget u Standardized the site on nationally available tools u Developed requirements and a site specific data management plan u Migrated historic data u Coordination coordination coordination

24th NARPM Training Program 44

     

Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

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Sensor Data Challenges for Superfund

u Volume of data u Real-time does not always mean ldquoreal-timerdquo u Raw data does not correspond to our human health

benchmarks u Time required to acquire store transform and re-format for

dissemination

24th NARPM Training Program 4545

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 46: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

             

Addressing the Challenges VIPER

u ERT developed and launched VIPER in 2011 u VIPER was built to

sect Handle the unique volume amp frequency inherent to sensor data sect Utilize federal data standards sect Require no core system modification for new sensor types sect Provide monitoring data in real-time

bull Processes data for comparison to human healthbenchmarks

bull Can immediately determine exceedances of health-basedbenchmarks and notify users of the exceedances

24th NARPM Training Program 4646

Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

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Instrument Telemetry Translation

VIPER 24th NARPM Training Program 4747

Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

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Workflow

Superfund Site

Control Data push via the internet to

Local or remote connection

Laptop the VIPER server

24th NARPM Training Program 4848

Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

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Web view

24th NARPM Training Program 4949

   

Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

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Benefit Real-Time Decision Making

u Collect real-time data and actually use it in real-time u Ability to receive data in real-time from PRPs and site

partners allows EPA to have full situational awareness of all sensor data

u The monitors in VIPER allow an OSC or RPM to evaluate data in a way that matches DQOs without the need for any data post-processing Examples sect If dust levels exceed X at the fenceline for a period of 10 minutes

notify the PRP to stop work sect Notify the local fire chief immediately if there is break through

detected in the exhaust stack

24th NARPM Training Program 5050

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 51: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

Benefit Data Storage

u All sensor data for a site can be sorted in VIPER eliminatingneed for data reduction or averaging

u Once instruments are connected VIPER handles the acquisition and storage No contractor LOE for managing the database

u Complete datasets are immediately available for FOIA requests or any other records needs

24th NARPM Training Program 5151

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 52: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

Capability Remote Sampling

uWiFi enabled switches can trigger a pump for the collection of a sample

uOpportunity to automatically trigger sampling based on readings recorded by VIPER-ized monitoring instruments sect If the stack has a reading gt X start the

collection of 24 hour samples at the fenceline

24th NARPM Training Program 5252

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 53: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

Benefit Building Public Confidence

u EPA routinely deploys monitoring instruments to show the public weare taking necessary precautions to monitor exposure during cleanup operations

u VIPER allows EPA OSCs or RPMs to show they have a real-timefeed of data from those instruments Any exceedance results inimmediate notification so they can take action

24th NARPM Training Program 5353

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 54: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

AMCO

u Worked with RPM to deploy monitoring network during in-situ thermal treatment

u Adjusted air monitoring approach to utilize higher resolution lower frequency approach

u Able to continue to use existing platform by providing vendor technical specifications for the data format

24th NARPM Training Program 54

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55

Page 55: Managing Superfund Field Data...Objective: Improve the Information Currency of Superfund u Translate the work that happens on your site to readily accessible information u Move from

       

     

Questions

u Joe Schaefer sect Environmental Response Team OSRTIOLEM sect Schaeferjoeepagov sect 609-865-8111

u ERT Software Support sect ertsupportepagov sect 1-800-999-6990

24th NARPM Training Program 55