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EPA Web Site Slowly Being Restored

March 14, 2000

Following a shut down in February, EPA's Web site is back on-line to to serve some database systems, however, most of the site is still not functioning fully.

EHS Today Staff

If you are having trouble maneuvering through the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA)Web site lately, it isn't your computer.

EPA shut down its Web site, www.epa.gov, on Feb. 17 because of security concerns.

Since then, the agency has been improving security measures and is steadily restoring the public's access to information on the site.

EPA announced yesterday that the site is back on-line to serve HTML pages and some database systems, however, these systems may not be fully functional.

The agency is able to perform limited updates of HTML pages, but at this time, it cannot make routine updates and additions to the site.

Those searching the site for information can find out when the last update was made to a particular page by checking the date listed at the bottom of each page.

Many services are still not accessible, however, services and features available from the site include Envirofacts, Envirosense, People Locator, On-line Library System and Enviromapper.

The Enviromapper feature is operational, although some Enviromapper URLs have changed.

EPA is asking those who experience difficulty connecting to a specific site to call (202) 401-1818 to leave a message.

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EHS Today Staff

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Dave Blanchard, Editor-in-Chief: During his career Dave has led the editorial management of many of Endeavor Business Media's best-known brands, including IndustryWeek, EHS Today, Material Handling & Logistics, Logistics Today, Supply Chain Technology News, and Business Finance. In addition, he serves as senior content director of the annual Safety Leadership Conference. With over 30 years of B2B media experience, Dave literally wrote the book on supply chain management, Supply Chain Management Best Practices (John Wiley & Sons, 2021), which has been translated into several languages and is currently in its third edition. He is a frequent speaker and moderator at major trade shows and conferences, and has won numerous awards for writing and editing. He is a voting member of the jury of the Logistics Hall of Fame, and is a graduate of Northern Illinois University.

Adrienne Selko, Senior Editor: In addition to her roles with EHS Today and the Safety Leadership Conference, Adrienne is also a senior editor at IndustryWeek and has written about many topics, with her current focus on workforce development strategies. She is also a senior editor at Material Handling & Logistics. Previously she was in corporate communications at a medical manufacturing company as well as a large regional bank. She is the author of Do I Have to Wear Garlic Around My Neck?, which made the Cleveland Plain Dealer's best sellers list.

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