What USGS scientific information products must follow FSP? [002]

All USGS scientific information products, as defined in SM 502.1, whether they are published by the USGS or by an outside entity, must comply with FSP requirements if the author has full time, part time, or volunteer (including emeritus) USGS affiliation or shared affiliation (for example, between the USGS and a university, refer to SM 502.10 and FSP FAQ E.8.6). These scientific information products include those released in a USGS publication series, nonseries information periodicals, and infrequently used special publications (SM 1100.3) and USGS-authored scientific information released in non-USGS outlets as journal articles, abstracts, and other outside publications such as those of cooperating Federal, State, local, and tribal agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and scientific and technical societies (SM 1100.4). Other information products for which FSP requirements must be met include USGS scientific data and software products and public Bureau web pages that contain scientific information. Refer to the FSP requirements for various USGS information products, web pages, and SM 205.18 for additional information.