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Data Standards

Who manages data standards at EPA?

EPA's Office of Mission Support (OMS), which works closely with federal agencies, states, tribes, and other partners to develop data standards.

Data Standards

  • EPA Data Standards

    • EPA programs use data standards to provide consistently defined and formatted data elements and sets of data values
    • These standards improve public access to meaningful environmental data
    • View a list of EPA data standards