Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) Maps and Data - Virginia
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Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National OceanService, Office of Response and Restoration, Hazardous Materials Response
Title:
Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) Maps and Data - Virginia
Online_Linkage: http://www.pasda.psu.edu
Description:
Abstract: 
This data set contains vector lines and polygons representing data used in
the creation of the Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) for the Hudson River. The data layer contains all annotation used in producing the atlas.This data set comprises a portion of the ESI data for the Hudson River. ESI data characterize the marine and coastal environments and wildlife by their sensitivity to spilled oil. The ESI data include information for three main components: shoreline habitats,
sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources. Data includes: HYDRO, ESI, WETLANDS, BIRDS, FISH, INVERT, MAMMAL(Marine), MAMMAL(Terrestrial),  HABITATS, REPTILES, MGT, INDEX, SOCECON, RVRMILES, SENSITIV, STAGING.
Purpose: 
The ESI data were collected, mapped, and digitized to provide environmental data for oil spill planning and response. The Clean Water Act with amendments by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 requires response plans for immediate and effective protection of sensitive resources.
Supplemental_Information: 
zip file inculded geodatabase layers, pdf metadata for each layer, and mxd files of projects
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Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate:-74.05800
East_Bounding_Coordinate:-73.62500
North_Bounding_Coordinate:42.75000
South_Bounding_Coordinate:40.87500
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus:ISO 19115 Topic Categories
Theme_Keyword:Virginia
Theme_Keyword:environmental
Place:
Access_Constraints:none
Use_Constraints: 
For educational/demonstration purposes only. The Originator, Publisher and Distributor exclude any and all implied warranties and make no warranty or representation with respect to the data files or accompanying documentation, including quality, performance, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. These data files and documentation are provided 'as is' and the User assumes the entire risk as to their quality and performance.
These data are not to be redistributed for commercial profit. Reproduction or redistribution of this digital data set without permission of the Originator/Publisher is expressly forbidden. The Originator and Publisher should be clearly cited in any product derived from this data. Any modifications to this data must be described in any digital or hardcopy product derived from this data.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Address:
Contact_Voice_Telephone:(206) 526-6317
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:orr.esi@noaa.gov
Contact Instructions: 
http://response.restoration.noaa.gov/esi
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Point_and_Vector_Object_Count:35
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Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person:John Kaperick
Contact_Organization:NOAA, Office of Response and Restoration
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing address
Address: 
7600 Sand Point Way N.E.
City:Seattle
State_or_Province:Washington
Postal_Code:98115-6349
Country:United States
Contact_Voice_Telephone:(206) 526-6400
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone:(206) 526-6329
Distribution_Liability: 
Although these data have been processed successfully on a computer system at the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made by NOAA
regarding the utility of the data on any other system, nor shall the act of distribution constitute
any such warranty. NOAA warrants the delivery of this product in computer-readable format, and
will offer a replacement copy of the product when the product is determined unreadable by
computer-input peripherals, or when the physical medium is delivered in damaged condition.
Custom_Order_Process: 
Contact NOAA for distribution options (see Distributor). ESI data are processed into multiple
formats to make them useful to a wider community of GIS/mapping users. Distribution formats
include a Geodatabase; ARC export, MOSS, and Shape files; and MARPLOT map folders. An
ArcMap .mxd file, an ArcView 3.x ESI project, and an ESI_Viewer product are also included on
the distribution CDs for ease of use of the ESI data. The database files are distributed both in the
NOAA standard relational database format (see NOAA Technical Memorandum NOS ORCA
115) and in a simplified desktop flat file format. This metadata document includes information on
both of these database formats.
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Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:Pennsylvania Spatial Data Access (PASDA)
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing address
Address: 
115 Land and Water building
City:University Park
State_or_Province:Pennsylvania
Postal_Code:16802
Country:United States
Contact_Voice_Telephone:(814) 865 - 8792
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:pasda@psu.edu
Distribution_Liability: 
The USER shall indemnify, save harmless, and, if requested, defend those parties involved with the development and distribution of this data, their officers, agents, and employees from and against any suits, claims, or actions for injury, death, or property damage arising out of the use of or any defect in the FILES or any accompanying documentation. Those parties involved with the development and distribution excluded any and all implied warranties, including warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and makes no warranty or representation, either express or implied, with respect to the FILES or accompanying documentation, including its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. The FILES and documentation are provided "as is" and the USER assumes the entire risk as to its quality and performance. Those parties involved with the development and distribution of this data will not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the FILES or any accompanying documentation.
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Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date:20080611
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:Pennsylvania Spatial Data Access (PASDA)
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing address
Address: 
115
City:115 Land and Water building
State_or_Province:Pennsylvania
Postal_Code:16802
Country:United States
Contact_Voice_Telephone:(814) 865 - 8792
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:pasda@psu.edu
Metadata_Extensions:
Online_Linkage:
Profile_Name:ESRI Metadata Profile
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