1996 Electronics Industry Environmental Roadmap - Civil and ...
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Appendix E<br />
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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 />
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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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