Network Governance

The Exchange Network is jointly governed by representatives from EPA, States, and Tribes. Network governance is achieved through the operation of the following entities:

  • Exchange Network Leadership Council (ENLC).  The ENLC provides high-level leadership and direction for the Network.
  • Network Operations Board (NOB).  The NOB supports the Network’s day-to-day operations.
  • Network Partnership and Resources Group (NPRG).  The NPRG provides planning, analysis, recommendations, and implementation support to the NOB and ENLC.
  • Network Technology Group (NTG).  The NTG provides recommendations to the NOB on operational and technical issues, implements technical and operational decisions made by the NOB, and provides direction for the management of Network infrastructure resources.

Environmental Information

The ENLC develops and maintains a Strategic Plan for the Exchange Network. This Plan establishes the strategic direction for the Network and codifies the ENLC’s commitment to building and implementing a state-of-the-art solution for exchanging environmental data and supporting better environmental decisions.

Network Governance has also released an update to the Action Plan for Completing Phase 1 of the National Environmental Information Exchange Network. Changes from the last Action Plan are highlighted in yellow.

 

 Affiliated Groups

  • Tribal Governance Group (TGG): supports Tribal participation in the Exchange Network through its own activities and service on the ENLC, NOB, NPRG, and NTG.
  • Environmental Information Technology Leadership Council (EITLC), comprised of members from EPA and State environmental agencies, provides a collaborative leadership forum for IT leaders and managers to transfer knowledge, share solutions and information, and provide opportunities for creative thinking in support of environmental protection.