In the next phase of this project, DOE Mound will review the specific information needs to determine electronic versus paper-based maintenance of the data given technical limitations and user preferences. In the meantime, a prototype web site to demonstrate the organization of a future electronic information source has been developed, and is accessible through DOE Mound Site: Past and Present.

Table 2 Information Needs Summary by User Group

User Information Group	General Information Needs	Preferred Media	Preferred Access	Special Considerations / Comments
General Public	Information on Mound Site activities, including general events and cleanup actions. Information required to participate in the CERCLA process by reviewing and commenting on the cleanup actions performed onsite. This group has an interest in learning about Mound's role in U.S. History; the programs, processes, and operations performed onsite; as well as the impacts from these processes and operations on human health and the environment. In the future, the general public wants to ensure that the site remains protective of human health and the environment for its intended use.	Paper - concern that not all public users have electronic access.	Paper mechanism similar to CERCLA Public Reading Room, preferable near or on the Mound Site. Web site access is also preferred for general information and "news item" information for current activities.	Need access to a more extensive repertoire of site pictures and photographs - preferably through a kiosk. Need access to detailed vs. summary information on past operations, contamination, and cleanup. Expressed interest in information on human health and environmental impacts of contaminants found at Mound.
Real Estate Transactions	Information related to property transfer and leasing arrangements; including information associated with availability, characteristics, conditions, and legal requirements of parcels of property or buildings from preparation for transfer through post-transfer. A primary document is the QuitClaim Deed, which dictates the terms and conditions associated with property transfer, and documents historical contamination and cleanup activities.	Electronic - maps, current building layouts, property descriptions, QuitClaim Deed, Mound 2000 documentation. Paper - as-built drawings, pre-Mound 2000 documentation.	Electronic - through city or regional web site for maps, building layouts, site demographics. Paper access to old drawings, legal documents, or city-processed paperwork may also be required.	Expressed interest in existing GIS-based resources. However, expressed concern that required expertise to retain a GIS system after closure may not be feasible.
Regulatory Compliance	Regularly receives monitoring data to ensure compliance with permits, CERCLA regulations, Ohio State Regulations, and other Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-mandated monitoring/documentation requirements. These individuals advise the site on monitoring planning, and assist the public in validating site monitoring results or addressing public concerns. This group needs to be informed of any changes in site conditions, such as soil movement offsite, spikes in monitoring data, or discovery of additional contamination.	Electronic - CD ROM, spreadsheet of monitoring data (including point discharges of surface water, soil, and ground water data). Paper / electronic- Mound 2000 documentation, site maps, other technical information. Updates to agency-maintained databases.	Electronic - same as current for monitoring data.Electronic access to documents and data is preferred. Paper-only access to some documentation may be unavoidable.	Requires now and in the future detailed technical information and raw data that can be accessed and manipulated. Expressed interest in GIS-based information and maps.
Miamisburg City Management	Needs general information on cleanup status, existing contamination, on-going DOE operations, stored chemicals, and infrastructure. This information is required to communicate to the public and local/state authorities, and respond to emergencies, should they occur onsite. Currently, the city has representatives that participate on the Mound Reuse Committee to serve as a bridge between DOE and the public.	Paper and electronic - NPDES permit report and data. Paper and electronic - monitoring data in spreadsheet format. Not all information needs have been identified.	Download electronically for NPDES and monitoring data. Paper media for maps and other official documents is preferred.	Will require access to post-closure information and events (e.g. construction uncovers some contamination or debris) that may be of interest to the public and/or will require an official response from DOE, steward, or regulatory agencies) and keep up to date on "news item" kind of information. To be informed of events and be able to respond in a timely manner, a notification process will need to be in place. A web site for historical and background information would be useful to this group as a reference for exit-state site conditions.
Worker Transition	To be determined.	To be determined.	To be determined.	To be determined.