| Description |
The objectives common to the three tasks are: (1) To meet any and all needs of the WHSC's science projects; (2) To evaluate the laboratory facilities on a regular basis and respond to the changing technological needs of the science projects, in a timely and cost-effective manner; (3) To develop more efficient strategies and methodologies for supporting science projects; (4) To maintain and diversify state-of-the-art analytical resources available to CMGP; (5) To coordinate laboratory improvements between the three CMGP teams and other parts of USGS. The strategy for achieving these objectives is to provide partial salary support for technical staff to stay current in their fields and do necessary maintenance and upgrades to equipment that is not funded by individual science projects. The OE costs are also justified as part of the general operations or improvements of the equipment pool and analytical tools. The cooperative agreements offer access to use facilities and education opportunities that otherwise are not readily available to Center and Program staff. |
