Metadata for Webforms
Metadata is required for any page published through Drupal WebCMS.
On this page:
Type
Metadata tag: "DC.type"
Webforms are only required to select a type. Read more about types.
Do:
- You can only choose one type for each page.
- Read the scope notes below to determine the type best describing the majority of content on your page.
- The majority of webform pages are Contact Us pages. Select the Contact Information type.
- Conference registration forms, technical support requests, etc. submit contact information and data to EPA staff, and are therefore also the Contact Information type.
Do Not:
- Do not apply Overview & Factsheets to every page in a web area.
Types and their scope notes:
Type |
Scope Note |
|---|---|
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Announcements & Schedules |
News, news releases, calendars, comment schedules, meeting agendas, Requests for Proposals, job announcements, etc. |
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Collections & Lists |
Lists of links, bibliographies, recommended resource lists, hubs, etc. |
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Contact Information |
A list of the addresses, phone/FAX numbers, and affiliations of a specific individual, groups of people, companies, organizations, publications, etc. May include additional information such as professional titles or credentials. |
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Data & Tools |
Models, methods, maps, data files, databases, glossaries, software, tutorials, etc. |
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Overviews & Factsheets |
Factsheets, Frequent Questions pages, Basic Information pages, etc. |
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Policies & Guidance |
Internal and external policies, guidance and guidelines related to agency operations and/or regulatory compliance & enforcement. Includes proposed rules, MOUs, Judicial Decisions, International Agreements, etc. |
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Reports & Assessments |
In-depth information, toxicity assessments, budgets, strategic plans, conference proceedings, etc. |
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Speeches, Testimony & Transcripts |
A written record of dictated or recorded speech. Includes correspondence. |
Taxonomy Topics and Facets
Multiple metadata tags, see table below.
The EPA Web Taxonomy allows audiences easy access to relevant information from EPA programs, by using a common vocabulary to describe EPA web content. The web taxonomy is organized into multiple facets, arranged hierarchically (see table below). Read more about the Web Taxonomy.
Do:
- Lookup terms and descriptions first in the Web Taxonomy or search across all facets and topics in the Web Taxonomy Search
- Choose terms that are as broad or narrow as the content dictates.
- Choose terms that describe a significant portion of the content.
Do Not:
- Leave all topics and facets blank. At least one topic or one facet should apply to the page.
- Do not choose terms that are only somewhat related to the page content or are about the web area in general.
Taxonomy Topics and Facets
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Topic/Facet |
Name and Link |
Metadata Tag |
Subtopics and facets |
|---|---|---|---|
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Topic |
DC.Subject.epacat |
Advising & consulting, community assistance, environmental justice, financial assistance, international cooperation, partnerships |
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Topic |
DC.Subject.epaect |
Cleanup processes, cleanup sites, accidents, emergency management, natural disasters |
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Topic |
DC.Subject.epaemt |
Air, soils & land, species, water, wastewater, water pollution |
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Topic |
DC.Subject.epahealth |
Human health conditions or concerns, food safety, health effects, special populations |
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Topic |
DC.Subject.epappt |
Conservation, energy efficiency, fuel economy, pollution prevention, renewable energy, sustainable development, waste reduction |
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Topic |
DC.Subject.eparit |
Compliance & enforcement, permitting programs, regulated facilities, regulatory development, substances management, |
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Topic |
DC.Subject.eparat |
Environmental technology, research & analysis |
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Topic |
DC. Subject.epaopt |
Budget, facilities management, human resrouces management, information management, legal services, legislative & intergovernmental relations, standards for government conduct, technology management, travel |
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Facet |
DC.audience |
Community organizers & educators, concerned citizens & students, kids, regulated community, research & technology community |
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Facet |
DC.coverage |
International regions, United States, Territories, Water Bodies |
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Facet |
DC.Subject.epasubstance |
Chemicals, consumer products, fuels, human health disruptors, munitions, pesticides, pollutants & contaminants, radiation & radioactive substances, wastes |
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Facet |
DC.Subject.eparegulation |
Executive orders, judicial decisions, regulations, statutes, treaties & agreements |
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Facet |
DC.Subject.epaindustrty |
Agriculture, banking, construction, manufacturing, mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, real estate, service industries, transportation and warehousing, utilities, waste management & remediation |
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Facet |
DC.subject.epabrm |
Management of government resources, mode of delivery, services for citizens, support delivery of services |