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Digitization (Scanning) Procedure and Standard

Procedure establishes EPA’s approach for creating digitized versions of Agency paper, microfilm and/or microfiche documents.

Standard for capturing digitized content from paper, microfilm and microfiche from Agency documents/records in Agency content repositories or other designated digital storage environments.

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Digitization (Scanning) Procedure (PDF)(13 pp, 425 K)
Digitization (Scanning) Standard (PDF)(12 pp, 337 K)