What is NEIEN?

FieldDoc, NEIEN refers to the National Environmental Information Exchange Network. The NEIEN is a collaborative effort between states, tribes, U.S. EPA, and other partners to improve environmental data sharing. In the context of FieldDoc, NEIEN fields in the platform efficiently structure Activity data, particularly related to water quality, restoration, and conservation efforts, to share with state and federal agencies.

The purpose of NEIEN in FieldDoc is to standardize data formats and streamline the reporting process for environmental outcomes, ensuring that data collected and managed in FieldDoc can be submitted to regulatory bodies like the EPA in a consistent and accessible manner. This makes it easier for FieldDoc users, such as conservation groups and municipalities, to meet reporting requirements and contribute data to national environmental monitoring efforts.

Key benefits of NEIEN

Standardized Data Reporting: NEIEN helps ensure that data collected and reported through FieldDoc is in a standardized format. This makes it easier to submit data to federal and state agencies, especially the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Regulatory Compliance By adhering to NEIEN standards, organizations can more easily comply with regulatory requirements for environmental monitoring and reporting. This reduces the administrative burden and ensures that data aligns with national and regional guidelines.

Streamlined Data Submission: FieldDoc users can submit their data directly to NEIEN-supported databases without needing complex manual processes. This improves efficiency, saving time and resources for organizations required to submit data to entities like the EPA.

Improved Data Sharing: NEIEN facilitates easier data sharing between agencies, organizations, and governmental bodies. This promotes transparency and collaboration in environmental efforts by ensuring that all stakeholders have access to the same high-quality data.

How to Create NEIEN Fields

The NEIEN fields are an optional data entry component within every Activity setting.

NEIEN Components

The FieldDoc NEIEN fields are built on the components of NEIEN, as available in 2024.