4: Supporting Science
Improve the Understanding of Energy and Mineral Resources to Promote Responsible Use and Sustain the Nation's Dynamic Economy Other Information:
End Outcome Performance Measures: [49]Percent of targeted science products that are used by partners or customers for land
or resource management decision making [USGS] [FY2012: >80%] Intermediate Outcomes and Performance Measures: 1: Ensure availability
of energy and mineral resource information and systematic analyses needed by land and resource managers for informed decision
making[50]Number of targeted basins/areas with energy resource assessments available to support management decisions [USGS]
[FY2012: 2][51]Percent of targeted non-fuel mineral commodities for which up-to-date deposit models are available to support
decision making[USGS] [FY2012: 100%] 2: Ensure availability of tools and methodologies to support decision making[52]Percent
of studies validated through appropriate peer review or independent review [USGS] [FY2012: 100%][53]Percent satisfaction with
scientific and technical products and assistance for natural resource decision making [FY2012: >80%]
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