RSEI Data Dictionary: Media Data
The following tables provide descriptions for each field in each table. Note that for the Geographic Microdata, "Other Geographies" includes block groups, census tracts, and ZIP code files. For more information, see the RSEI methodology document and the RSEI Microdata documentation.
The media table provides descriptions for the media codes used in the Releases table.
RSEI Media Table (Spreadsheet) (xlsx)
RSEI Media Table (Text Format) (csv)
Media Data |
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Variable |
Description |
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Media (RSEI Media Code) |
Code associated with the media and/or method of release, as reported by facility in TRI Reporting Form R, except that "M" is replaced with "7" in the code for off-site transfers. |
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MediaText (Short Description) |
Descriptions of receiving media associated with Media Code. |
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TRIEnvironmentalMedium |
Text abbreviation describing media used in TRI data files. |
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Itw |
“1” if environmental medium is assigned the inhalation toxicity weight for RSEI hazard calculations. |
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Otw |
“1” if environmental medium is assigned the oral toxicity weight for RSEI hazard calculations. |
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Mtw |
“1” if environmental medium is assigned the maximum toxicity weight for RSEI hazard calculations. |
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TRICode |
Code associated with the media and/or method of release, as reported by facility in TRI Reporting Form R. |
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TRICategory |
TRI-assigned waste treatment category. |
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LongDescription |
Longer version of media text field. |
| AggDescription | Description of aggregated category for environmental medium; e.g., fugitive and stack air releases are both assigned "Air Releases". |