Agency Data Access Policies
United States Geological Survey (USGS)
USGS data access policies can be found in the following
sections of the U.S. Geological Survey Manual: http://www.usgs.gov/usgs-manual/
The second through fourth citations below (in section 500) are most
relevant to global change related data acess; the other three sections
cited provide general policy guidance.
- § 120.1: Organization - Creation, Mission, and Functions
- http://www.usgs.gov/usgs-manual/120/120-1.html
- (Attached) § 500.14: Safeguard and Release of U.S. Geological
Survey Data and Information
- http://www.usgs.gov/usgs-manual/500/500-14.html
- (Attached) § 500.24: Policy for Release of Computer Databases
and Computer Programs
- http://www.usgs.gov/usgs-manual/500/500-24.html
- (Attached) § 504.1: Standards for Digital Spatial Data Released
to the Public
- http://www.usgs.gov/usgs-manual/500/504-1.html
- § 800.1: Mapping Responsibility and Policy
- http://www.usgs.gov/usgs-manual/800/800-1.html
- § 800.2: National Mapping Program
- http://www.usgs.gov/usgs-manual/800/800-2.html
