1. Metadata analysis

2. Objectives of the Metadata analysis
Compilation and overview of the data availability and other information from the provisional IC sites.
Basis for the selection of IC network
Basis for a realistic planning of the IC exercise
Basis for the planning of the IC database

3. Compilation of metadata
Information will be collected by the Commission (EC-JRC; EEWAI) to a metadatabase.
Questionnaire and protocol for data exchange will be prepared by EEWAI
MS (& CC) will collect information & send it to metadatabase (preceded by selection of provisional sites for the IC network)

4. Analysis of the Metadata
Summary compilation of the data will be carried out by EEWAI
Expert groups evaluate the metadata, and point out (not: judge) possible inconsistencies (in the interpretations of the normative definitions) for the selection of IC sites
Expert groups review the metadata and agree on what data will be needed for the intercalibration exercise

5. Information needed (1)
Metadata & other information should be provided for:
named sites, provisionally representative for the borderlines
> 2 for high-good
> 2 for good -moderate
each common surface water body type selected for the intercalibration network, and present in the national territory of the Member State / Candidate Country.

6. Information needed (2)
Description of the type according to the national typology system
Pressure information and other supporting information
Description of the pressures and evaluation of their importance
Data availability for
all biological quality elements (if available)
supporting chemical and hydromorphological elements.

7. Information needed (3) Type-specific reference conditions
for biological quality elements chosen for IC
description of method used to obtain reference conditions
Description of the ecological quality status of IC sites
according to national classification system (if available)
description of the assessment methodology

8. Proposed timetable in 2003 Questionnaire sent to MS& CC Mid-May
MS & CC sent back replies End of July
Expert evaluations Aug/Sep-October
Meeting of IC WG & experts Late October
Finalization of IC draft register November
Submission to Art 21 Comm December