The committee shall examine the following matters and make recommendations to the library concerning:
- (1) criteria for the categories and types of data to be collected for a natural resource information system;
- (2) criteria for the format of data collection;
- (3) identification of existing sources of relevant data in the public sector;
- (4) identification of data acquisition, storage, and retrieval methodologies that are economical and efficient, that minimize or eliminate the duplication of databases, and that utilize computer networking;
- (5) probable costs to agencies furnishing required data and probable costs of managing the data;
- (6) probable benefits to be realized by the establishment of a natural resource information system;
- (7) operation of the Montana natural heritage program; and
- (8) other items the committee considers of importance to the establishment of a natural resource information system.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 650, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 395, L. 1985.