Considerations and parameters NRIS Lichen Submodule Considerations and parameters

Considerations “Business” need User community What function(s) would it fill or meet? User community Who would use it? Who supplies data? Components of the submodule Data entry / data management Outputs - Applications Sponsor

Business Needs Support FS lichen data collection and management Supply interpretations and other outputs PSD process AQRV requirements

User Community Data “Collectors” Information Users Persons that collect and use raw lichen data Information Users Air quality program

Components Data entry / data management capabilities Metadata Applications Standard reports Interpretation generators External data sources Data catalog Internet presence

Sponsor Sponsor Affirm business need Required for success From “management” Regional Office, preferably several, Director level WO, Director level Affirm business need Elevate and maintain priority of NRIS program of work Funding Formal acceptance