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Preparing the Workforce for Digital Curation - Board On Research Data And Information - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Preparing the Workforce for Digital Curation - Board On Research Data And Information - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

The massive increase in digital information in the last decade has created new requirements for institutional and technological structures and workforce skills. Preparing the Workforce for Digital Curation focuses on education and training needs to meet the demands for access to and meaningful use of digital information, now and in the future. This study identifies the various practices and spectrum of skill sets that comprise digital curation, looking in particular at human versus automated tasks. Additionally, the report examines the possible career path demands and options for professionals working in digital curation activities, and analyzes the economic benefits and societal importance of digital curation for competitiveness, innovation, and scientific advancement. Preparing the Workforce for Digital Curation considers the evolving roles and models of digital curation functions in research organizations, and their effects on employment opportunities and requirements. The recommendations of this report will help to advance digital curation and meet the demand for a trained workforce. Table of ContentsFront MatterSUMMARYChapter 1 New Imperatives in Digital Curation and Its WorkforceChapter 2 The Current State of Digital CurationChapter 3 Current and Future Demand for a Digital Curation WorkforceChapter 4 Preparing and Sustaining a Workforce for Digital CurationAPPENDIX AAPPENDIX B

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Advancing Commercialization of Digital Products from Federal Laboratories - Committee On Advancing Commercialization From The Federal Laboratories -

Advancing Commercialization of Digital Products from Federal Laboratories - Committee On Advancing Commercialization From The Federal Laboratories -

Federal laboratories play a unique role in the U.S. economy. Research and development conducted at these labs has contributed to the advancement or improvement of such key general-purpose technologies as nuclear energy, computers, the Internet, genomics, satellite navigation, the Global Positioning System, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality. Digital output from federal laboratories includes data, metadata, images, software, code, tools, databases, algorithms, and statistical models. Importantly, these digital products are nonrivalrous, meaning that unlike physical products, they can be copied at little or no cost and used by many without limit or additional cost. Advancing Commercialization of Digital Products from Federal Laboratories explores opportunities to add economic value to U.S. industry through enhanced utilization of intellectual property around digital products created at federal laboratories. This report examines the current state of commercialization of digital products developed at the federal labs and, to a limited extent, by extramural awardees, to help identify barriers to commercialization and technology transfer, taking into account differences between government-owned, contractor-operated (GOCO) and government-owned, government-operated (GOGO) federal labs. Table of ContentsFront MatterSummary1 Introduction2 The U.S. Federal Laboratory System3 Digital Products and Federal Policy for the Innovation Economy4 Patents, Trade Secrets, Digital Products, and Federal Laboratories5 Copyrights, Digital Products, and Federal Laboratories6 Technology Transfer Pathways for Digital Products7 Measuring the Commercialization of Digital Products from Federal LaboratoriesReferencesAPPENDIXESAppendix A: AgendasAppendix B: Biographies of Committee MembersAppendix C: Definitions of Digital ProductsAppendix D: List of Federal Laboratories

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Digital Infrastructure for the Learning Health System - Institute Of Medicine - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Digital Infrastructure for the Learning Health System - Institute Of Medicine - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Like many other industries, health care is increasingly turning to digital information and the use of electronic resources. The Institute of Medicine's Roundtable on Value & Science-Driven Health Care hosted three workshops to explore current efforts and opportunities to accelerate progress in improving health and health care with information technology systems. Table of ContentsFront MatterSynopsis and Highlights1 Introduction2 Visioning Perspectives on the Digital Health Utility3 Technical Issues for the Digital Health Infrastructure4 Engaging Patient and Population Needs5 Weaving a Strong Trust Fabric6 Stewardship and Governance in the Learning Health System7 Perspectives on Innovation8 Fostering the Global Dimension of the Health Data Trust9 Growing the Digital Health Infrastructure10 Accelerating ProgressAppendix A: The Learning Health System and the Digital Health UtilityAppendix B: Case Studies for the Digital Health InfrastructureAppendix C: Example Stakeholder Responsibilities and OpportunitiesAppendix D: Summary Overview of Meaningful Use ObjectivesAppendix E: PCAST Report RecommendationsAppendix F: Workshop AgendasAppendix G: Workshop ParticipantsOther Publications in The Learning Health System Series

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Digital Strategy for the Department of the Air Force - Planning Committee On Digital Strategy For The Department Of The Air Force: A Workshop Series -

Digital Strategy for the Department of the Air Force - Planning Committee On Digital Strategy For The Department Of The Air Force: A Workshop Series -

The Air Force Studies Board of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine hosted a three-part workshop series to examine the risks associated with the technical, programmatic, organizational, and governance challenges facing the Department of the Air Force (DAF) in its pursuit of enterprise-wide digital transformation strategies. Senior representatives from government, military, industry, and academia considered the DAF's strategic-level decision-making process as well as how it could achieve unity of effort across all of its digital agencies. Workshop participants discussed organizational and management gaps and weaknesses, as well as technical shortfalls associated with the DAF's digital transformation strategies - for example, the issue of cybersecurity within the context of the DAF's proposed digital strategies. Organizational and management practices from both the public and private sectors were also discussed in light of their potential for adaptation and adoption within the DAF. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense, the three 2-day workshops of the series were held virtually on September 1-2, 2021, September 8-9, 2021, and September 23-24. Panelists at the first workshop explained and discussed the DAF's digital transformation strategy - in particular, the proposed digital architectures and the systems, programs, organizations, and missions to be supported. The second workshop featured panels of information systems experts and managers from industry and other government agencies who discussed their experiences with digital transformations and shared their views of best practices. The third workshop focused on the potential applicability of these lessons learned to the DAF's digital transformation strategy and architecture. This proceedings is a factual summary of what occurred during the workshop series. Table of ContentsFront MatterIntroduction1 Workshop One, Part One2 Workshop One, Part Two3 Workshop Two, Part One4 Workshop Two, Part Two5 Workshop Three, Part One6 Workshop Three, Part TwoAppendixesAppendix A: Statement of TaskAppendix B: Workshop AgendasAppendix C: Biographical Information for Planning Committee MembersAppendix D: Chief of Staff of the Air Force Strategic Studies Group Project and Study IdeasAppendix E: Workshop Series Recap Meeting

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Foundational Research Gaps and Future Directions for Digital Twins - Computer Science And Telecommunications Board - Bog - National Academies Press -

Foundational Research Gaps and Future Directions for Digital Twins - Computer Science And Telecommunications Board - Bog - National Academies Press -

Across multiple domains of science, engineering, and medicine, excitement is growing about the potential of digital twins to transform scientific research, industrial practices, and many aspects of daily life. A digital twin couples computational models with a physical counterpart to create a system that is dynamically updated through bidirectional data flows as conditions change. Going beyond traditional simulation and modeling, digital twins could enable improved medical decision-making at the individual patient level, predictions of future weather and climate conditions over longer timescales, and safer, more efficient engineering processes. However, many challenges remain before these applications can be realized. This report identifies the foundational research and resources needed to support the development of digital twin technologies. The report presents critical future research priorities and an interdisciplinary research agenda for the field, including how federal agencies and researchers across domains can best collaborate. Table of ContentsFront MatterSummary1 Introduction2 The Digital Twin Landscape3 Virtual Representation: Foundational Research Needs and Opportunities4 The Physical Counterpart: Foundational Research Needs and Opportunities5 Feedback Flow from Physical to Virtual: Foundational Research Needs and Opportunities6 Feedback Flow from Virtual to Physical: Foundational Research Needs and Opportunities7 Toward Scalable and Sustainable Digital Twins8 Summary of Findings, Conclusions, and RecommendationsAppendixesAppendix A: Statement of TaskAppendix B: Workshop AgendasAppendix C: Opportunities and Challenges for Digital Twins in Atmospheric and Climate Sciences: Proceedings of a Workshop—in BriefAppendix D: Opportunities and Challenges for Digital Twins in Biomedical Research: Proceedings of a Workshop—in BriefAppendix E: Opportunities and Challenges for Digital Twins in Engineering: Proceedings of a Workshop—in BriefAppendix F: Committee Member Biographical InformationAppendix G: Acronyms and Abbreviations

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The Role of Digital Health Technologies in Drug Development - Development Forum On Drug Discovery - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

The Role of Digital Health Technologies in Drug Development - Development Forum On Drug Discovery - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

On March 24, 2020, a 1-day public workshop titled The Role of Digital Health Technologies in Drug Development was convened by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. This workshop builds on prior efforts to explore how virtual clinical trials facilitated by digital health technologies (DHTs) might change the landscape of drug development. To explore the challenges and opportunities in using DHTs for improving the probability of success in drug R&D, enabling better patient care, and improving precision medicine, the workshop featured presentations and panel discussions on the integration of DHTs across all phases of drug development. Throughout the workshop, participants considered how DHTs could be applied to achieve the greatest impact—and perhaps even change the face of how clinical trials are conducted—in ways that are also ethical, equitable, safe, and effective. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop. Table of ContentsFront Matter1 Introduction2 Ethical and Regulatory Considerations for Digital Health Technologies3 Digital Health Technologies for Characterizing Disease4 Digital Health Technologies for Recruitment and Safety5 Digital Health Technologies for Pivotal Trials6 Digital Health Technologies for Enhancing Real-World Evidence Collection, Patient Centricity, and Post-Market Studies7 Reflections and Key TakeawaysReferencesAppendix A: Workshop Statement of TaskAppendix B: Workshop AgendaAppendix C: Planning Committee Biographical SketchesAppendix D: Workshop Speaker Biographical Sketches

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Opportunities and Challenges for Using Digital Health Applications in Oncology - Health And Medicine Division - Bog - National Academies Press -

Opportunities and Challenges for Using Digital Health Applications in Oncology - Health And Medicine Division - Bog - National Academies Press -

Digital health encompasses a broad array of tools and strategies with the goals of advancing research, increasing health care access and quality, and making care more personalized. It encompasses health content, digital health interventions, and digital applications, such as communication tools connecting patients and clinicians (e.g., secure email in the patient portal, text, chat, video visit), remote monitoring tools, clinical decision support tools, and systems for exchanging health information. Patient-facing tools, tools for clinicians, and systems to facilitate research and care improvement are all part of this diverse landscape, and each raises unique opportunities and potential challenges. To examine key policy issues for the effective and safe development, implementation, and use of digital health technologies in oncology research and care, the National Cancer Policy Forum of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine held a virtual workshop in collaboration with the Forum on Cyber Resilience. The workshop, Opportunities and Challenges for Using Digital Health Applications in Oncology, held on July 13-14, 2020, convened a broad group of experts, including clinicians and researchers; patient advocates; and representatives of federal agencies, health professional societies, health care organizations, insurers, and the pharmaceutical and health technology industries. Many workshop speakers found the opportunities presented by digital health tools to be particularly compelling for oncology; however, capitalizing on these opportunities necessitates careful attention to the design, implementation, and use of digital health technologies. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop. Table of ContentsFront MatterProceedings of a WorkshopAppendix A: Statement of TaskAppendix B: Workshop Agenda

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Ensuring the Integrity, Accessibility, and Stewardship of Research Data in the Digital Age - Committee On Ensuring The Utility And Integrity Of

Ensuring the Integrity, Accessibility, and Stewardship of Research Data in the Digital Age - Committee On Ensuring The Utility And Integrity Of

As digital technologies are expanding the power and reach of research, they are also raising complex issues. These include complications in ensuring the validity of research data; standards that do not keep pace with the high rate of innovation; restrictions on data sharing that reduce the ability of researchers to verify results and build on previous research; and huge increases in the amount of data being generated, creating severe challenges in preserving that data for long-term use. Ensuring the Integrity, Accessibility, and Stewardship of Research Data in the Digital Age examines the consequences of the changes affecting research data with respect to three issues - integrity, accessibility, and stewardship-and finds a need for a new approach to the design and the management of research projects. The report recommends that all researchers receive appropriate training in the management of research data, and calls on researchers to make all research data, methods, and other information underlying results publicly accessible in a timely manner. The book also sees the stewardship of research data as a critical long-term task for the research enterprise and its stakeholders. Individual researchers, research institutions, research sponsors, professional societies, and journals involved in scientific, engineering, and medical research will find this book an essential guide to the principles affecting research data in the digital age. Table of ContentsFront MatterSummary1 Research Data in the Digital Age2 Ensuring the Integrity of Research Data3 Ensuring Access to Research Data4 Promoting the Stewardship of Research Data5 Defining Roles and ResponsibilitiesAppendix A: Biographical Information on the Members of the Committee on Ensuring the Utility and Integrity of Research Data in a Digital AgeAppendix B: Relevant National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Council ReportsAppendix C: Letters from Scientific Journals Requesting the StudyIndex

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Digital Data Improvement Priorities for Continuous Learning in Health and Health Care - Roundtable On Value And Science Driven Health Care - Bog -

Digital Data Improvement Priorities for Continuous Learning in Health and Health Care - Roundtable On Value And Science Driven Health Care - Bog -

Digital health data are the lifeblood of a continuous learning health system. A steady flow of reliable data is necessary to coordinate and monitor patient care, analyze and improve systems of care, conduct research to develop new products and approaches, assess the effectiveness of medical interventions, and advance population health. The totality of available health data is a crucial resource that should be considered an invaluable public asset in the pursuit of better care, improved health, and lower health care costs. The ability to collect, share, and use digital health data is rapidly evolving. Increasing adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) is being driven by the implementation of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, which pays hospitals and individuals incentives if they can demonstrate that they use basic EHRs in 2011. Only a third had access to the basic features necessary to leverage this information for improvement, such as the ability to view laboratory results, maintain problem lists, or manage prescription ordering. In addition to increased data collection, more organizations are sharing digital health data. Data collected to meet federal reporting requirements or for administrative purposes are becoming more accessible. Efforts such as Health.Data.gov provide access to government datasets for the development of insights and software applications with the goal of improving health. Within the private sector, at least one pharmaceutical company is actively exploring release of some of its clinical trial data for research by others. Digital Data Improvement Priorities for Continuous Learning in Health and Health Care: Workshop Summary summarizes discussions at the March 2012 Institute of Medicine (2012) workshop to identify and characterize the current deficiencies in the reliability, availability, and usability of digital health data and consider strategies, priorities, and responsibilities to address such deficiencies. Table of ContentsFront Matter1 Introduction2 Data Quality Challenges and Opportunities in a Learning Health System3 Digital Health Data Uses: Leveraging Data for Better Health4 Issues and Opportunities in the Emergence of Large Health-Related Datasets5 Innovations Emerging in the Clinical Data Utility6 Strategies Going ForwardAppendix A: Speaker BiographiesAppendix B: Workshop Agenda

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Examining Core Elements of International Research Collaboration - National Academy Of Engineering - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Examining Core Elements of International Research Collaboration - National Academy Of Engineering - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

The globalization of science, engineering, and medical research is proceeding rapidly. The globalization of research has important implications for the U.S. research enterprise, for the U.S. government agencies, academic institutions, and companies that support and perform research, and for the world at large. As science and technology capabilities grow around the world, U.S.-based organizations are finding that international collaborations and partnerships provide unique opportunities to enhance research and training. At the same time, significant obstacles exist to smooth collaboration across national borders. Enhancing international collaboration requires recognition of differences in culture, legitimate national security needs, and critical needs in education and training. In response to these trends, the Government-University-Industry Research Roundtable (GUIRR) launched a Working Group on International Research Collaborations (I-Group) in 2008, following its meeting on New Partnerships on a Global Platform that June. As part of I-Group's continuing effort, a workshop on Examining Core Elements of International Research Collaboration was held July 26-27, 2010 in Washington, DC. One primary goal of the workshop is to better understand the risks involved in international research collaboration for organizations and individual participants, and the mechanisms that can be used to manage those risks. Issues to be addressed in the workshop include the following: (1) Cultural Differences and Nuances; (2) Legal Issues and Agreements; (3) Differences in Ethical Standards; (4) Research Integrity and the Responsible Conduct of Research; (5) Intellectual Property; (6) Risk Management; (7) Export Controls; and (8) Strategies for Developing Meaningful International Collaborations. The goal for the workshop and the summary, Examining Core Elements of International Research Collaboration, is to serve as an information resource for participants and others interested in international research collaborations. It will also aid I-Group in setting its future goals and priorities. Table of ContentsFront Matter1 Introduction2 Creating an Environment for Productive International Collaboration3 Cultural Differences and Nuances4 Ethics5 Research Integrity and the Responsible Conduct of Research6 Risk Management7 Intellectual Property8 Export Controls9 Legal Issues and Agreements10 Summary DiscussionAppendix A: Workshop AgendaAppendix B: Workshop ParticipantsAppendix C: Bio Sketches of Planning Committee Members, Workshop Agenda Speakers and Staff

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The Promises and Perils of Digital Strategies in Achieving Health Equity - Health And Medicine Division - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

The Promises and Perils of Digital Strategies in Achieving Health Equity - Health And Medicine Division - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Health care is in the midst of a dramatic transformation in the United States. Spurred by technological advances, economic imperatives, and governmental policies, information technologies are rapidly being applied to health care in an effort to improve access, enhance quality, and decrease costs. At the same time, the use of technologies by the consumers of health care is changing how people interact with the health care system and with health information. These changes in health care have the potential both to exacerbate and to diminish the stark disparities in health and well-being that exist among population groups in the United States. If the benefits of technology flow disproportionately to those who already enjoy better coverage, use, and outcomes than disadvantaged groups, heath disparities could increase. But if technologies can be developed and implemented in such a way to improve access and enhance quality for the members of all groups, the ongoing transformation of health care could reduce the gaps among groups while improving health care for all. To explore the potential for further insights into, and opportunities to address, disparities in underserved populations the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine held a workshop in October 2014. The workshop focused on (1) how communities are using digital health technologies to improve health outcomes for racial and ethnic minority populations, (2) how community engagement can improve access to high-quality health information for members of these groups, and (3) on models of successful technology-based strategies to reduce health disparities. This report summarizes the presentations and discussions at the workshop. Table of ContentsFront Matter1 Introduction of the Workshop2 Technology and Health Disparities3 Engaging Providers and Racial/Ethnic Minority Patients in Digital Strategies4 Examples of Engaging Racial/Ethnic Minority Communities in Digital Health Strategies5 Policy and Technology Perspectives6 Synthesis of Workshop MessagesReferencesAppendix A: Examples of eHealth Solutions Featured at the WorkshopAppendix B: Workshop AgendaAppendix C: Speaker Biographical Sketches

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Developing a Research and Restoration Plan for Arctic-Yukon-Kuskokwim (Western Alaska) Salmon - Committee On Review Of Arctic Yukon Kuskokwim Research

Developing a Research and Restoration Plan for Arctic-Yukon-Kuskokwim (Western Alaska) Salmon - Committee On Review Of Arctic Yukon Kuskokwim Research

Recent declines in the abundance of salmon in the Arctic-Yukon-Kuskokwim (AYK) region of western Alaska have created hardships for the people and communities who depend on this resource. In 2002, the AYK Sustainable Salmon Initiative (SSI) was created to undertake research to understand the reasons for this decline and to help support sustainable management in the region. This report makes recommendations for developing the research that the AYK SSI science plan should be based on, and relates the development of a restoration plan to the results of that research.Table of ContentsFront MatterSummary1 Introduction2 Salmon Life History and Background3 Historical and Recent Arctic-Yukon- Kuskokwim Research4 Foundations for a Restoration and Research Plan5 Conclusions and RecommendationsReferencesAppendix A: Chronology of State and Federal Subsistence ManagementAppendix B: Visits and Meetings of the NRC Committee

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Using Technology to Advance Global Health - Health And Medicine Division - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

Using Technology to Advance Global Health - Health And Medicine Division - Bog - National Academies Press - Plusbog.dk

To explore how the use of technology can facilitate progress toward globally recognized health priorities, the Forum on Public–Private Partnerships for Global Health and Safety organized a public workshop. Participants identified and explored the major challenges and opportunities for developing and implementing digital health strategies within the global, country, and local context, and framed the case for cross-sector and cross-industry collaboration, engagement, and investment in digital health strategies. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop. Table of ContentsFront Matter1 Introduction2 Digital Health Within the Current Global Context3 Enabling a Multidisciplinary Approach to Health4 Country-Level Digital Health Strategies5 Push Versus Pull at the Community Level6 Tapping into Grassroots Initiatives and Entrepreneurs7 Final ThoughtsAppendix A: ReferencesAppendix B: Workshop AgendaAppendix C: Speaker and Moderator Biographical Sketches

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Assessing the Impact of Applications of Digital Health Records on Alzheimer's Disease Research - Institute Of Medicine - Bog - National Academies

Assessing the Impact of Applications of Digital Health Records on Alzheimer's Disease Research - Institute Of Medicine - Bog - National Academies

Health information technology is providing patients, clinicians, and researchers with access to data that will enable novel approaches to science and medicine. Digital health records (DHRs) are capable of being shared across different health care settings for the examination of possible trends and long-term changes in a patient's disease progression or status as well as the effectiveness of the health care delivery system. While prevalence of paper records remains high, there has been a rapid trend toward the digitalization of medical and health records in many countries. DHRs are widely viewed as essential for improving health, reducing medical errors, and lowering costs. However, given that these databases have the potential to house the complete medical and health information of individuals, the potential misuse, de-identification or breaching of this data may have serious implications. On July 20, 2015, the Institute of Medicine's Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders held a public session at the 2015 Alzheimer's Association International Conference to assess the impact of DHRs on Alzheimer's disease (AD) research. An estimated 46.8 million people worldwide are currently living with dementia, and the prevalence is expected to double every year for the next 20 years. Given the few therapies currently available to treat the symptoms of AD, compared to other central nervous system disorders, participants explored how DHRs may be used to help improve clinical trial design and methodology for AD research. This report summarizes the presentations and discussions from this workshop. Table of ContentsFront Matter1 Introduction and Overview2 Building Infrastructure to Enable Data Sharing and Management3 Ethical, Legal, and Societal Considerations4 Potential Next StepsAppendix A: ReferencesAppendix B: Workshop AgendaAppendix C: Participant Biographies

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Strategies for Preservation of and Open Access to Scientific Data in China - Board On International Scientific Organizations - Bog - National

Strategies for Preservation of and Open Access to Scientific Data in China - Board On International Scientific Organizations - Bog - National

Preservation of and open access to digital scientific resources are essential to global research, yet the challenges in storing and maintaining access to these collections are substantial. China faces major hurdles in this regard. A workshop held in June 2004 in Beijing convened scientific information managers, digital archiving experts, national science policy and funding officials, and representatives of development organizations to explore the scientific and technical, legal and policy, institutional and economic, and management aspects of creating sustainable and accessible archives of digital health and environmental data in China. Table of ContentsFront Matter1 Introduction2 Presentations on China’s Scientific Data Sharing Policy and Project3 Summaries of Presentations on International Perspectives4 Summaries of Presentations on Cross-Disciplinary Issues5 Summaries of Presentations on Thematic IssuesAppendix A International Workshop on Strategies for Preservation of and Open Access to Scientific DataAppendix B Biographical Summaries of Workshop Speakers and Steering Committee Members

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Management and Effects of Coalbed Methane Produced Water in the Western United States - Water Science And Technology Board - Bog - National Academies

Management and Effects of Coalbed Methane Produced Water in the Western United States - Water Science And Technology Board - Bog - National Academies

In some coalbeds, naturally occurring water pressure holds methane—the main component of natural gas—fixed to coal surfaces and within the coal. In a coalbed methane (CBM) well, pumping water from the coalbeds lowers this pressure, facilitating the release of methane from the coal for extraction and use as an energy source. Water pumped from coalbeds during this process—CBM 'produced water'—is managed through some combination of treatment, disposal, storage, or use, subject to compliance with federal and state regulations. CBM produced water management can be challenging for regulatory agencies, CBM well operators, water treatment companies, policy makers, landowners, and the public because of differences in the quality and quantity of produced water; available infrastructure; costs to treat, store, and transport produced water; and states' legal consideration of water and produced water. Some states consider produced water as waste, whereas others consider it a beneficial byproduct of methane production. Thus, although current technologies allow CBM produced water to be treated to any desired water quality, the majority of CBM produced water is presently being disposed of at least cost rather than put to beneficial use. This book specifically examines the Powder River, San Juan, Raton, Piceance, and Uinta CBM basins in the states of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. The conclusions and recommendations identify gaps in data and information, potential beneficial uses of CBM produced water and associated costs, and challenges in the existing regulatory framework. Table of ContentsFront MatterSummary1 Methane and Water in Coalbeds2 Coalbed Methane Produced Water in Western U.S. Basins: Hydrogeological and Geochemical Foundations3 Regulatory Context for Coalbed Methane Produced Water Management4 Coalbed Methane Produced Water Management and Beneficial Uses5 Environmental Effects of Coalbed Methane Development and Produced Water Management6 Technologies and Costs for Coalbed Methane Produced Water Treatment7 Conclusions and RecommendationsAppendixesAppendix A: Legislative Authorization Language H.R. 6 - Energy Policy Act of 2005 Section 1811. Coal Bed Methane StudyAppendix B: Committee and Staff Biographical SketchesAppendix C: Presentations to the CommitteeAppendix D: Information InventoryAppendix E: Historical Significance of a Water "Compact": Development of the Colorado Compact and the Upper Colorado River Basin CompactAppendix F: Tribal Management of Coalbed Methane Development and Produced WaterAppendix G: Acronyms and Abbreviations

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