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Implementation of Data Quality Act

This document provides an overview of the implementation of the Data Quality Act, including guidelines for ensuring and maximizing the quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of information disseminated by Federal agencies. It also discusses the information quality guidelines published by OPM and USDA, and the steps to seek correction of information that does not comply with these guidelines.

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Implementation of Data Quality Act

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  1. Implementation of Data Quality Act Borys Tkacz, SPF Glen Contreras, R&D Sharon Friedman, NFS Rita Morgan, OPS (Based on Powerpoint by Frank Burch, F&RGE)

  2. Data Quality ActSect. 515 of Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (PL 106-554) • Instructed OMB to: • Issue guidelines for “ensuring and maximizing the quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of information (including statistical information) disseminated by Federal agencies”. • “Establish administrative mechanisms allowing affected persons to seek and obtain correction of information maintained and disseminated by the agency that does not comply with the guidelines” • Report to OMB the “number and nature of complaints received by the agency regarding the accuracy of information disseminated by the agency” and “how such complaints were handled by the agency”

  3. OPM Information Quality GuidelinesPublished Sept. 28, 2001and Finalized Feb. 22, 2002 Each Federal agency: • By October 1, 2002, issue its own information quality guidelines ensuring and maximizing the quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of information that it disseminates; • Establish administrative mechanisms to allow affected persons to seek and obtain correction of information maintained or disseminated by the agency that does not comply with OMB or agency guidelines; • Report periodically to OMB the number and nature of complaints received by the agency regarding the accuracy of its information and how such complaints were resolved.

  4. USDA Information Quality Guidelines • USDA will strive to ensure and maximize the quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of the information that its agencies and offices disseminate to the public. • USDA agencies and offices will adopt a basic standard of quality (including objectivity, utility, and integrity) and take appropriate steps to incorporate information quality criteria into their information dissemination practices. • USDA agencies and offices will review the quality (including objectivity, utility, and integrity) of information before it is disseminated to ensure that it complies with the standards set forth in these Guidelines. • USDA agencies and offices will treat information quality as integral to every step in their development of information, including creation, collection, maintenance, and dissemination. • In accordance with OMB guidance, when collecting information that requires OMB clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act, USDA agencies and offices will demonstrate in the clearance package submitted to OMB that the information collection would result in information that will comply with OMB and USDA information quality guidelines.

  5. Information Quality Terms • Objectivity – Accurate, reliable, and unbiased information • Utility – Assess the usefulness of the information to intended users • Integrity – Information protected from corruption or falsification

  6. USDA Supplementary Guideline Categories (6) • Research • Statistical & Financial • Regulatory Info (Rules/NEPA/NFMA) • General Reference Information • Info About Programs and Services • Organizational & Administrative Info

  7. USDA Regulatory Guidelines • Regulatory Guidelines Apply to: • Environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, and associated documents prepared under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). • Land and resource management plans, program and project-related information, and other documents prepared under the National Forest Management Act (NFMA). • Biological evaluations and biological assessments prepared to comply with the Endangered Species Act.

  8. Steps In Seeking A Correction • Consult with agency • Submit request (can request during comment period or after) • Agency responds (60 days) • Request reconsideration (within 45 days) • Reconsideration of influential scientific, financial, or regulatory information or issues of a controversial nature • USDA designates a panel and responds within 60 days

  9. Elements of a Request for Correction • Statement citing USDA Guidelines • Requester contact info. (name, telephone…) • Description of information to correct • Explanation of noncompliance with OMB and/or USDA Guidelines • Explanation of the effect of the alleged error • Recommendation & justification for how the information should be corrected

  10. Where Are the Guidelines Posted? • Guidelines for all Federal Agencies http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/inforeg/agency_info_quality_links.html • USDA Guidelines http://www.ocio.usda.gov/irm/qi_guide/index.html

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