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Web Content Publication Schedule

As directed by Section 207(f)(2) of the E-Government Act of 2002, the United States Antarctic Program (USAP) provides an inventory, schedule, and priority of content to be published on The Antarctic Sun web site, available for public comment.

The National Science Foundation and USAP participants contribute to the content published on the site, and any new information that is considered relevant to the USAP and public interest is published as it is available.  If you have suggestions regarding the content on The Antarctic Sun web site, please contact our Web Support.

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Content Priorities
Priority 1: Required by law, regulation, Presidential or official directive, or in relation to national security.
Priority 2: Directly tied to the USAP mission or operations.
Priority 3: Related to the improvement of business processes or audience relations.
Priority 4: Other information.
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Publication Schedule
Content Priority Estimated Publication
News, including press releases, public interest stories, lectures, and events 1 Reviewed and updated weekly unless otherwise required by law
Information about the Antarctic continent 2 Reviewed and updated weekly unless otherwise required by law
Information pertaining to USAP participants 2 Reviewed and updated weekly unless otherwise required by law
Information pertaining to researchers and science 2 Reviewed and updated weekly unless otherwise required by law
Antarctic Photo Library 2 Reviewed and updated quarterly unless otherwise required by law
Web policies, guidelines, and standards 1 Reviewed and updated quarterly unless otherwise required by law
Contact information 3 Reviewed and updated quarterly unless otherwise required by law

 

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