Department of the Interior
Departmental Manual
Effective Date: 6/9/99
Series: Information
Part 470: Public Expression
Chapter 4: Public Information Released in Technical Journals
Originating Office: Office of Communications
470 DM 4
4.l Scientific and Technical Information. Bureaus and offices may publish scientific and technical material produced as a result of their activities only if the projects or programs to which they relate have been approved by the Department.
A. The bureau or office, through its own information unit, will make available to the Office of Communications, upon request, a copy of the material prior to publication in each case where the material to be published has public interest, involves important new scientific or other technical information, has direct bearing on policy questions, or relates to programs of other bureaus of the Department or other departments.
B. Publication of such materials may be authorized by bureau heads through professional or other journals or media in lieu of Government publication. For procedures governing utilization of non-Government publications, see 476 DM.
6/9/99 #3263
Replaces 9/30/85 #2651