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!PA/EPA SOLICITS GRANTS FOR PROVIDING COMM. ACCESS TO ENV. DATA/SCROLL
FOR RELEASE:    FRIDAY, FEB. 6, 1998


EPA SOLICITS GRANTS FOR PROVIDING COMMUNITY ACCESS TO ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

EPA is requesting applications from local governments for a total of
approximately $3.5 million in grants to establish pilot programs as
part of a new Presidential initiative called Environmental Monitoring
for Public Access and Community Tracking (EMPACT).  EMPACT is designed
to provide public access to clear, understandable, timely and accurate
environmental monitoring data in at least 75 of the larger U.S.
metropolitan areas in all 50 states.  Environmental monitoring
consists of systematic measurements, evaluations, and communication of
physical, chemical and biological information.  This information on
environmental conditions will assist the public in day-to-day
decision-making concerning their health and the environment.  These
pilots will be developed through community partnerships between state,
local and tribal governments, universities, not-for-profit
organizations and the private sector.  Copies of the application can
be obtained from the Internet at:
http://www.epa.gov/ncerqa/rfa/empact.html.  Applications must be
received by EPA on May 15, no later than 4 p.m.

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