BSEE Gulf of Mexico Offshore ESI: AOI (AOI Polygons)

Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator:

Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), U.S. Department of the Interior, Gulf of Mexico Region: New Orleans, Louisiana and National: Washington, D.C.

Publication_Date: 202302
Title: BSEE Gulf of Mexico Offshore ESI: AOI (AOI Polygons)
Edition: First
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Series_Information:

Series_Name: None
Issue_Identification: BSEE Gulf of Mexico

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place:

Gulf of Mexico Region: New Orleans, Louisiana and National: Washington, D.C.

Publisher:

Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), U.S. Department of the Interior

Other_Citation_Details:

Prepared by Research Planning, Inc., Columbia, South Carolina for the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), U.S. Department of the Interior, Gulf of Mexico Region: New Orleans, Louisiana and National: Washington, D.C.

Description:

Abstract:

This data set contains a vector polygon representing the boundaries of all digital data produced as part of the BSEE Gulf of Mexico Offshore ESI. This data set comprises a portion of the ESI data for BSEE Gulf of Mexico. ESI data characterize the marine and coastal environments and wildlife by their sensitivity to spilled oil.

Purpose:

The ESI data were collected, mapped, and digitized to provide environmental data for oil spill planning and response. The Clean Water Act with amendments by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 requires response plans for immediate and effective protection of sensitive resources.

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 2022

Currentness_Reference:

The data were compiled during 2022-2023. The currentness date for this data is 2022 and is documented in the Lineage section.

Status:

Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None Scheduled

Spatial_Domain:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -97.20515
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -81.14322
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 30.46479
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 24.33035

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: biota
Theme_Keyword: environment

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: Environmental Monitoring
Theme_Keyword: ESI
Theme_Keyword: Sensitivity maps
Theme_Keyword: Coastal resources
Theme_Keyword: Oil spill planning
Theme_Keyword: Coastal Zone Management
Theme_Keyword: Wildlife

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Place_Keyword: BSEE Gulf of Mexico

Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints:

DO NOT USE MAPS FOR NAVIGATIONAL PURPOSES. Management boundaries are not to be considered legal boundaries. Edges may have been altered for cartographic processes. Note that the ESI database should not be used to the exclusion of other pertinent data or information held by state or federal agencies or other organizations. Likewise, information contained in the database cannot be used in place of consultations with environmental, natural resource, and cultural resource agencies, or in place of field surveys. Recognize that the information contained in the ESI database represents known concentration areas or occurrences of natural, cultural, and human-use resources, but does not necessarily represent the full distribution or range of each species or resource. This is particularly important to recognize when considering potential impacts to protected resources, such as endangered species, wetlands, etc.

Besides the above warnings, there are no use constraints on these data. Acknowledgment of the originators, publishers, contributors, and sources listed would be appreciated in products derived from these data.

Browse_Graphic:

Browse_Graphic_File_Name: datafig.jpg
Browse_Graphic_File_Description:

Depicts the relationships between spatial data layers and attribute data tables for the BSEE Gulf of Mexico Offshore ESI data.

Browse_Graphic_File_Type: JPEG

Data_Set_Credit:

This project was funded by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), U.S. Department of the Interior. We want to acknowledge the great support by Bryan Rogers and John Caplis (BSEE), Gabrielle McGrath (RPS), NOAA Scientific Support Coordinators Dr. Paige Doelling, Adam Davis, and Brandi Todd, Brent Koza (TGLO), Timyn Rice (FWRI), and Michael Sams (USCG 8th District), all who assisted greatly in all aspects of the project’s completion.

The biological data included on the maps were provided by numerous individuals and agencies. The individuals and agencies are listed in detail throughout the introductory pages of the ESI atlas. Staff at these organizations contributed a vast amount of information to this effort, including first-hand expertise, publications, maps, and digital data.

At Research Planning, Inc. in Columbia, South Carolina, numerous scientific, GIS, and graphic staff were involved with different phases of the project. Mark White, GIS Director, and Christine Boring, Biology Dept. Manager, were co-Project Managers. The biological data were collected and compiled onto base maps by Lauren Szathmary, Christine Boring, and Jennifer Weaver. Lee Diveley, Katy Beckham, Mark White, and Jeff Dahlin processed and produced the GIS data and metadata. Katy Beckham, Jacqueline Michel, Christine Boring, and Laura Szathmary prepared the species profiles. Wendy Early produced the final documents.

Native_Data_Set_Environment:

The software packages used to develop the atlas are Environmental Systems Research Institute's ArcGIS for Desktop(R), ArcPro(R), and SQL SERVER(R). The hardware configuration is PC's with Microsoft Windows Operating System. The following Geodatabase Feature Classes are included in the data set: aoi, benthic, benthicpt, birds, fish, herp, invert, and m_mammal. Associated relational and desktop data tables are bio_lut, biocomb, biores, breed, seasonal, sources, species, and status.

Data_Quality_Information:

Attribute_Accuracy:

Attribute_Accuracy_Report:

A multi-stage error checking process is used to verify both attribute accuracy and logical consistency throughout data production. The process includes a standardized data entry methodology, data review by in-house and external resource experts, a final Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) process, and multiple automated logical consistency checks. Quantitative data (such as densities, counts, abundances, or concentrations) provided by resource experts for inclusion in the data set may vary widely in attribute accuracy, depending upon the methodology used to collect and compile such data. For a more detailed evaluation of source data attribute accuracy, contact the sources listed in the Lineage section.

Logical_Consistency_Report:

A multi-stage error checking process, described in the above Attribute_Accuracy_Report, is used to verify both attribute accuracy and logical consistency throughout data production. This process includes multiple automated logical consistency checks that test the files for missing or duplicate data, rules for proper coding, GIS topological consistencies, and SQL SERVER(R) to ArcGIS(R) consistencies. A final review is made by the ESI manager, where the data are written to CD-ROM and the metadata are written.

Completeness_Report:

These data represent the digital data extent for all data produced as part of the BSEE Gulf of Mexico Offshore ESI project.

Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:

The AOI data set was developed from pre-existing digital data and reflects the positional accuracy of these original data. See the Lineage and Process_Description sections for more information on the original source data and how these data were integrated or manipulated to create the final data set.

Lineage:

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: RESEARCH PLANNING, INC.
Publication_Date: 2022
Title: STUDY AREA BOUNDARY
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: VECTOR DIGITAL DATA

Source_Scale_Denominator: 1000,000
Type_of_Source_Media: EMAIL
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 2022

Source_Currentness_Reference: DATE OF PUBLICATION

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: NONE
Source_Contribution: AOI INFORMATION

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

The AOI was generated for Gulf of Mexico waters from established State Waters Limits to the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) limits. It is bordered by the border of Mexico and the Key West Captain of the Port, encompassing Corpus Christi, Houston-Galveston, Port Arthur, Houma, New Orleans, Mobile, and St. Petersburg Captain of Ports.

Process_Date: 202302
Process_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization:

Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), U.S. Department of the Interior

Contact_Person:

Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), U.S. Department of the Interior Gulf of Mexico OCS Region Program Manager

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: Physical address
Address: 1201 Elmwood Park Blvd
City: New Orleans
State_or_Province: Louisiana
Postal_Code: 70123-2394

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (504) 736-0557
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: eugene.oberry@bsee.gov

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: GT-polygon composed of chains
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 1

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Geographic:

Latitude_Resolution: 0.000000001
Longitude_Resolution: 0.000000001
Geographic_Coordinate_Units: Decimal degrees

Geodetic_Model:

Horizontal_Datum_Name: North American Datum of 1983
Ellipsoid_Name: Geodetic Reference System 80
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.000000
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:

Overview_Description:

Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:

In addition to the geographic data layers, relational attribute or data tables are used to store information in the ESI data structure. The entity-relationship diagram describes relationships between attribute tables in the ESI data structure. This particular geographic data layer (AOI) does not link to other ESI tables.

Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation:

A complete description of entity types, attributes, and attribute values for ESI atlases can be found in the NOAA ESI Guidelines https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/sites/default/files/ESI_Guidelines.pdf.

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label: AOI

Entity_Type_Definition:

The AOI table contains attribute information for the vector polygons representing the boundaries of the maps and/or digital data boundaries used in the creation of the ESI atlas.

Entity_Type_Definition_Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: TILE_NAME
Attribute_Definition:

The TILE_NAME contains the map number according to the specified layout of the atlas.

Attribute_Definition_Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 1
Range_Domain_Maximum: 1

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: NAME
Attribute_Definition: USGS Quad name or a descriptive name of region covered.
Attribute_Definition_Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SCALE
Attribute_Definition: The map production scale denominator.
Attribute_Definition_Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1000000
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Scale = 1:1,000,000
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: UTM_ZONE
Attribute_Definition:

UTM_ZONE contains full projection definition for the appropriate UTM zone.

Attribute_Definition_Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: PAGESIZE
Attribute_Definition:

PAGESIZE contains the value of the width and height of the map in the final map product.

Attribute_Definition_Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: VIEW_PDF
Attribute_Definition: Link to ESI PDFs on the NOAA server.
Attribute_Definition_Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Acceptable values change from atlas to atlas.

Distribution_Information:

Distributor:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person:

Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), U.S. Department of the Interior Gulf of Mexico OCS Region Program Manager

Contact_Organization:

Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), U.S. Department of the Interior

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: Physical Address
Address: 1201 Elmwood Park Blvd
City: New Orleans
State_or_Province: Louisiana
Postal_Code: 70123-2394

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (504) 736-0557

Resource_Description: Downloadable Data
Distribution_Liability:

Although these data have been processed successfully on a computer system at Research Planning, Inc., no warranty, expressed or implied, is made by BSEE, DOI regarding the utility of the data on any other system, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. BSEE, DOI warrants the delivery of this product in computer-readable format and will offer a replacement copy of the product when the product is determined unreadable by computer input peripherals, or when the physical medium is delivered in damaged condition.

Custom_Order_Process:

Contact BSEE DOI for distribution options (see Distributor). ESI data are processed into multiple formats to make them useful to a wider community of GIS/mapping users.

BSEE Gulf of Mexico Offshore ESI: AOI (AOI Polygons)

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