2.1: Information Transparency
Improve the transparency of EPA data and information by providing better documentation tools Other Information:
People need information about information, known as metadata, to understand information sufficiently and use it properly.
Ideally, metadata describes when, how, why and by whom a data or information resource was developed. Developing metadata is
typically the responsibility of the individual data collector or author. To improve metadata availability and consistency,
EPA needs more structured requirements and a supportive framework to assist the developers of data and information resources.
Determining metadata needs is complicated by the many types of EPA data and diverse audience uses. • How can EPA determine
what metadata will be most useful to its audiences? • What metadata guidance and support do EPA’s data developers need?
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