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... Care must be taken to ensure that high-quality measurements and products needed by the public sector continue to be made, that data will continue to be made available on a full and open basis (i.e., without restriction and for no more than the cost of reproduction) , and that the commercial vendors operate in a competitive market.
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... For example, if previous privatization efforts have led to a costly monopoly, a decline in data quality, or gaps in the long-term record, then re-entry by a government agency may be desirable. Of course, such decisions must be re-evaluated as circumstances change.
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