The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region VI utilizes a field deployable geographic information system (GIS) known as OSCARS (on-scene coordinator area response system) to improve its spill management capabilities. The following fields are found in OSCARS: sensitive ecosystems, watersheds, population centers, response organizations, disposal facilities, operational/logistical support functions, facilities/pipelines information, and ortho-digital photography. The system is deployed on a laptop computer with expandable hard drives.

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