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Who are the approving officials with authority to grant Bureau approval of science information products? [061]

Depending on the product or product content, Bureau approval authority (formerly Director's approval) is delegated to Science Center Directors and to Bureau Approving Officials (BAO)s in the Office of Science Quality and Integrity (OSQI). Refer to SM 205.18 for detailed information on the approval authority for various scientific information products. [Read more]

Depending on the product or product content, Bureau approval authority (formerly Director's approval) is delegated to Science Center Directors and to Bureau Approving Officials (BAO)s in the OSQI. Refer to SM 205.18 for detailed information on the approval authority for various scientific information products. Guidance information on Levels of Delegated Bureau Approval Authority for U.S. Geological Survey Information Products.