File: README.TXT

     Spreadsheet-based Ecological Risk Assessment for the Fate of Mercury
                             (SERAFM)

                            Version 1.0.4

                    U.S. EPA Release, March, 2008


            Center for Exposure Assessment Modeling (CEAM)
    National Exposure Research Lab - Ecosystems Research Division
               Office of Research and Development (ORD)
           U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA)
                       960 College Station Road
                      Athens, Georgia 30605-2700

                             706/355-8403



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CONTENTS

  SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
  DISTRIBUTION
  INSTALLATION
  KNOWN DEFICIENCIES
  DISCLAIMER
  CONTACTS

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SYSTEM  REQUIREMENTS: 

SEARFM is a Microsoft Excell spreadsheet based Mecury cycling model.
SERAFM "a" releases will run on systems having Excel 2003 installed.  
The "b" releases will open in earlier versions of Excel and will operate 
on Macintosh systems.

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DISTRIBUTION:

SERAFM software is available for download from the CEAM Web site at the
following Uniform Resource Locator (URL):

  http://www.epa.gov/ceampubl/swater/serafm/index.htm 

CEAM downloads include the latest SEARFM software release, documentation, 
updates and patches.

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INSTALLATION:

To install SERAFM: 

1) Navigate to the folder where the istaller file (e.g., "Install_SERAFM_v104a.EXE")
is stored.  Double click that file and choose a directory where the self-extracting zip
install program can copy the the spreadsheet and documentation file. 

2) To run SERAFM, double click the SERAFM Spreadsheet file (e.g., "SERAFM_v104a.xls") 
file in the install directory or open Excell 2003 and browse to the SERAFM spreadsheet 
file (File-->Open menu selection).  Refer to the included documentation to
operate the model (SERAFM_EPA_Report_April2006.doc).


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KNOWN DEFICIENCIES:

See the release notes for updates.  If users discover installation or run
time problems and/or deficiencies, please contact the US EPA Project Officer
(refer to CONTACTS section below).

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DISCLAIMER:

Although this software has been extensively tested by the author 
no responsibility is assumed by the author or by USEPA for any bugs, 
deficiencies or side-effects of using this software. The software is 
provided "as is", without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied.  
In no event shall the authors or copyright holders be liable for any 
claim, damages, or other liability, arising from, out of, or in 
connection with the software or the use or other dealings in
the software. Please make sure that the system is fully backed-up before
installing this software.

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CONTACTS:

For questions or information concerning the distribution or installation of
SERAFM software, documentation, or data please contact CEAM at:

  Phone: 706-355-8403
  Fax: 706-355-8104
  E-mail: ceam@epamail.epa.gov
  Mail:
    Center for Exposure Assessment Modeling (CEAM)
    National Exposure Research Laboratory - Ecosystems
    Research Division
    U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA)
    960 College Station Road
    Athens, Georgia 30605-2700
                    
Please report software bugs to:

		Chris Knightes, SERAFM author
		US EPA
		960 College Station Road
		Athens, GA   30605
		Phone:  706-355-8326
		Fax:	706-355-8302
		E-mail: Knightes.Chris@epa.gov

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