APPENDIX 12 : Data Quality and Simplification (Presentation)

Data Quality

Need to know the quality of the information reported
- To set priorities for improvement
- To communicate to reporting facilities and information users
Consider the whole process from reg. development to publication of information
Develop a common understanding of what should be done to report among program staff, the regulated community, enforcement officers and data users
Quality Management System for NPRI
Sector guidance
Simplification
- Complexity of reporting requirements affects quality and reporting burden
- Simplification is necessary if continued additions required of NPRI

Harmonization with Reg. 127/01
- definitions, exemptions, thresholds particularly CACs
- Uniform thresholds applicable to all with minimal exemptions
NPRI Specific
- Data elements
- Substances in Part 1 and Part 5 (VOCs)
- Guidance and interpretation
- Substance list
  - new regulations on emergency preparedness
  - acids to water, unreported substances,