The report is an extensive user guide to the Fine Particle Emissions Information System (FPEIS), a computerized database on primary fine particle emissions to the atmosphere from stationary point sources. The FPEIS is a component of the Environmental Assessment Data Systems (EADS) which is designed to aid researchers in environmental assessment and fine particle control technology development activities. The FPEIS will contain source test data including particle size distributions; chemical, physical, and bioassay testing results performed on particulate samples; design and typical operating data on particle control systems applied; process descriptions of the sources; and descriptions of the sampling equipment and techniques employed. This FPEIS, a successor to the MRI Fine Particle Inventory developed in 1971, report gives detailed instructions for encoding FPEIS datasets, along with a copy of the FPEIS data input form. It discusses procedures which will provide users with access to the FPEIS either by direct computer request for authorized National Computer Center (NCC) accounts or by written request to the EPA project officer. It gives a list of standard data inquiry and retrieval requests, with instructions for their use.

"Midwest Research Institute." "EPA 600-8-78-006." "June 1978." Cover title. Includes bibliographical references. "Contract no. 68-02-2641, program element no. EHE624A."