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Appendix C: NOAA Data, Information, and Products
Pages 109-111

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From page 109...
... , which states that "The collection of reliable data is essential to the effective conservation, management, and scientific understanding of the fishery resources of the United States." NOAA must continue to archive and provide access to all data as required by law. This is a fundamental principle that NOAA will strictly adhere to, so this NRC study can be of most value to NOAA by focusing on the scientific and societal value of NOAA's data and not the legislative mandates.
From page 110...
... These data are not applicable to the NRC study. Hydrometeorological, Hazardous Chemical Spill, and Space Weather Warnings, Forecasts, and Advisories are time-critical interpretations of   National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Information Quality Guidelines, 2002; available online at http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories/iq.htm.
From page 111...
... Other products, such as tornado warnings, hazardous chemical spill trajectories, and solar flare alerts, are of an urgent nature and are prepared for unique circumstances. Natural Resource Plans are information products that are prescribed by law and have content, structure, and public review processes (where applicable)


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