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Open Data Management at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Open Data Management at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Dennis D. McDonald
Agency Data, EPA, Open Data, Project Management, Standards
Much of what the EPA staff talked about involved processes and activities that are necessarily associated not only with “open data” but with any data intensive business process. Data must be managed. Systems that share data need to be coordinated. Resources need to be allocated and shared. Such requirements are not unique to “open data” but are universally relevant.
Getting Real About “Open Data” Part II

Getting Real About “Open Data” Part II

Dennis D. McDonald
Governance, Open Data, Project Management, Data Program Management, Data Governance
When it comes to the “open” data associated with the program, some users will want raw data to do their own thing, some will be satisfied with self-service tools that allow them to interact with the data in various structured or defined ways, and others will be more comfortable relying on the services of intermediaries that understand the data, the tools, and are qualified to interpret the information requirements of those they serve.

How Should DATA Act Implementation Impact Federal Project Management Practices?

Dennis D. McDonald
DATA Act, Data Access, Data Conversion, Project Management, Transparency
While a central program management operation can define detailed technical requirements, technical approaches, and management tools, implementation work needs to be occurring locally – while the “train is still running.” How this overall governance process is managed will determine how long DATA Act implementation takes, how much it costs, and whether or not it is successful.
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