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Quality-assurance plan for water-resources activities of the U. S. Geological Survey in Montana--1991

Open-File Report 91-194
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https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr91194_1991

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Abstract

As the Nation's principal earth-science information agency, the U.S. Geological Survey has developed a worldwide reputation for collecting accurate data and producing factual, impartial interpretive reports. To ensure continued confidence in the pro- ducts, the Water Resources Division of the U.S. Geological Survey has implemented a policy that all scientific work will be performed in accordance with a centrally managed quality-assurance program. The formal policy for quality assurance within the Montana District was established and documented in USGS Open-File Report 91-194. This report has been revised to reflect changes in personnel and organi- zational structure that have occurred since 1991. Quality assurance is formalized by describing organization and operational responsibilities, the quality-assurance policy, and the quality- assurance responsibilities for performing District functions. The District conducts its work through offices in Helena, Billings, Kalispell, and Fort Peck. Data-collection programs and interpretive studies are conducted by three operating sections and four support units. Discipline specialists provide technical advice and assistance. Management advisors provide guidance on various personnel issues and support functions.

Suggested Citation

Moreland, J.A., 1991, Quality-assurance plan for water-resources activities of the U. S. Geological Survey in Montana--1991: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 91-194, 30 p. ill. ;28 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr91194_1991.

ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)

Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Quality-assurance plan for water-resources activities of the U. S. Geological Survey in Montana--1991
Series title Open-File Report
Series number 91-194
DOI 10.3133/ofr91194_1991
Year Published 1991
Language ENGLISH
Publisher U.S. Dept. of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey ; Books and Open-File Reports Section [distributor],
Description 30 p. ill. ;28 cm.
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