1. NRIS Lichen Submodule Considerations and parameters

2. Considerations  “Business” need 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

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

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

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

6. Sponsor  Sponsor 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