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Which reports of project progress are subject to FSP review and approval requirements? [159]

By Office of Science Quality and Integrity

FSP review and approval of project progress depends on the content (new and interpretive findings versus noninterpretive or previously published information) and intended distribution of the report. [Read more]

FSP review and approval of project progress depends on the content and intended distribution of the report. Project progress reporting that includes new, interpretive scientific information can only be released to collaborators (refer to FAQ 157) who can significantly contribute to the preparation of datasets and development of interpretations. If a larger distribution of this type of project progress report is desired (such as posting to a publicly accessible web page) then the progress report must meet FSP peer review and approval requirements (refer to SM 502.3, SM 502.4, and SM 205.18). Reports of project progress that contain new interpretations must be entered into the IPDS and document the following tasks: at least two peer reviews with reconciliation, USGS SPN editorial review if published as an OFR or RFFIR, Science Center Director approval, and Bureau approval.