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Appendix E<br />

8<br />

1 ITEM: National Economic, Social <strong>and</strong> <strong>Environmental</strong> Data Bank (NESE)<br />

2 SOURCE: U.S. Department of Commerce (202-482-1986)<br />

3 CONTENT: This CD-ROM is published quarterly by the Department of Commerce <strong>and</strong><br />

contains information <strong>and</strong> data pertaining to the U.S. economy, social programs, <strong>and</strong><br />

environmental programs. The knowledge contained on the CD-ROM is available elsewhere, but<br />

the CD-ROM provides a convenient access instrument, particularly if quarterly availability of<br />

data is sufficient.<br />

4 ACCESSIBILITY: CD-ROM<br />

5 COST: Single quarter - $95; 4 quarters - $360<br />

6 UPDATE: Quarterly<br />

7 PERTINENCE: The primary value of the CD-ROM for the MCC <strong>Environmental</strong> <strong>Roadmap</strong> is<br />

ease of access to timely data. Only the EBB would have more current data. The NESE CD-<br />

ROMs include most of the more pertinent Department of Commerce data of interest concerning<br />

the electronics industry. However, some of the data are summary only. One useful aspect of the<br />

CD-ROM is the extensive use of spreadsheets for downloading data (Lotus files).<br />

9<br />

1 ITEM: The National Trade Data Bank (NTDB)<br />

2 SOURCE: U.S. Department of Commerce (202-482-1986)<br />

3 CONTENT: This CD-ROM is published monthly by the Department of Commerce <strong>and</strong><br />

contains information <strong>and</strong> data pertaining to export import statistics of the U.S. It is probably the<br />

most readily available source of such data <strong>and</strong> information from the federal government. Also,<br />

the CD-ROM contains numerous reports associated with international trade, for example, the<br />

U.S. semiconductor <strong>and</strong> computer industries.<br />

4 ACCESSIBILITY: CD-ROM<br />

5 COST: Single month - $35; 4 quarters - $360<br />

6 UPDATE: Monthly<br />

7 PERTINENCE: The primary value of the CD-ROM for the MCC <strong>Environmental</strong> <strong>Roadmap</strong> is<br />

ease of access to timely data concerning export/import statistics of the U.S. electronics industry.<br />

Although not directly pertinent, the statistical data may be of considerable value in estimating<br />

pollution prevention/”take back”/”end-of-life” considerations for exported electronic products.<br />

As with the NESE CD-ROM, extensive use is made of spreadsheets for downloading data (Lotus<br />

files). The industry-specific trade statistic reports are especially valuable for timely access <strong>and</strong><br />

downloading.<br />

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