2.13: Data.gov

Publish high-value data sets and upload raw data catalog entries and tool catalog entries.

Other Information:

Data.gov, http://www.data.gov - Launched in May 2009, Data.gov opens up the workings of government by making economic, energy, environmental, healthcare and other information available on a single website, and by allowing the public to access this raw data and transform it in innovative ways. Data.gov provides descriptions of its Federal databases, information about how to access the datasets, and user-friendly tools that leverage the datasets. The data catalogs will continue to grow as datasets are added. The Open Government Directive required that each agency publish at least three new, high-value datasets at Data.gov by January 22, 2010. The Department of Energy published seven high-value data sets. In addition, the Department has uploaded 19 raw data catalog entries, and 16 tool catalog entries. The Department of Energy’s Chief Information Officer has identified points-of-contact across the Department who are tasked with selecting high-value data sets for posting. These contacts are surveyed on a regular basis to ensure that as new data sets are identified, they are published on data.gov.

Stakeholder(s):

• Chief Information Officer

Indicator(s):

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