Issues:

The Committee has examined a number of issues. We consider any issues that affect Forest Service R&D scientists. We are currently discussing  access to online research information and scientist sabbaticals.   If you have any comments or questions, or would like to bring forward a new issue, please contact your station representative.

Current Issues:

The Administrative Burden Report
The USDA Policy on Adjunct Professorship
Data Quality Act Powerpoint Presentation
OMB Technology Transfer Report


Implementation of Quality Assurance/quality Control Plan
a. Quality Assurance Implementation Plan Transmittal letter.
b. Quality Assurance Implementation Plan

Conflict of interest

Past Issues:

Policy on Liability Insurance
Access to Online Research Information--letter to Dr. Lewis (.pdf file)
Clarification of Credit for International Recognition
Professional Development
FS Blind Peer Review Proposal
Reflections on Why the RGEG Subject Matter Specialist Was Changed