This Network Update was distributed via the Exchange Network email alerts list on September 27, 2006.

On October 4, at 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time, U.S. EPA's Office of Environmental Information and the Exchange Network's Network Technology Group (NTG) will be offering an informational open call on the National Emission Inventory (NEI) data exchange, including the state implementation experience. This
meeting will be offered again at 2:00 PM EDT (11:00 AM PDT) for those on the west coast.

During the recent 2004 NEI data submittal, 18 agencies submitted their data using the Exchange Network. There are an additional 5 agencies who are working on converting their data submission process with grant support from the Exchange Network.

The agenda will include:

• Discussing what is needed to exchange NEI data in XML format via an Exchange Network Node
• Discussing the state implementation process
• Providing general guidance on how to apply for grant funding for exchanging NEI data via an Exchange Network Node
• Q&A

You can access the conference call by dialing 1.888.326.7492 and using the pass code 370135#. There will be a slide show via an online conferencing system at http://www.ross-assoc.com/webconf.htm. Instructions for logging into the web conference are below.

For more information regarding the call topics please contact Roy Chaudet at chaudet.roy@epa.gov. For questions regarding call logistics or technology contact the call organizer, Mike Reich with Ross & Associates Environmental Consulting, Ltd., at mike.reich@ross-assoc.com or 206.447.1805.

This meeting will use the WebEx teleconferencing system. If you have not used WebEx before, please go to: http://www.ross-assoc.com/webconf.htm, and click on the "New User?" link. Once you have downloaded the necessary plug-ins (which takes about 3-5 minutes), you will be ready to participate. To join the meeting, go to http://www.ross-assoc.com/webconf.htm. Find "NTG Open Call" in the list of meetings and click "Join
Now" to the right of the meeting name.