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(5) Establish guidelines Web Content/Program Managers may use to substantiate origin of data
(including data from an external source) when providing information being disseminated.
c. Dissemination Parameters. The majority of the agency's data/documents are disseminated via
the Internet. Reference (c) establishes responsibilities for both Web Content Managers (WCMs)
and Providers to ensure that posted content "adheres to ...other policies, laws, regulations and
guidance..." Further, the Instruction stipulates that WCMs "review and approve web content
within their area of responsibility."
d. Requests for Correction/Remediation of Information.
(1) The Coast Guard shall respond to requests for correction/remediation of information in a
manner appropriate to the nature and extent of the request. Examples of appropriate
responses include personal contacts via letter or telephone, form letters, press releases or
mass mailings correcting a widely disseminated error or addressing a frequently raised
complaint.
(2) If individuals perceive they are affected/harmed because the disseminated information (on or
after 1 October 2002) does not meet the requisite quality standards of OMB's guidelines, they
may seek corrective action/remediation regarding the information. It should be noted that the
burden of justification demonstrating the need for correction of information rests with the
individual.
(3) Information originally disseminated before October 1, 2002, is subject to this
correction/remediation process only if it remains readily available to the pubic (e.g., it is
posted on a Coast Guard website) and continues to play a significant, active role in Coast
Guard programs or in private sector decisions.
(4) The main components of this policy are as follows:
(a) Requests for correction/remediation of information or requests for reconsideration can be
made via DOT's on-line correction request form (accessible from the Department's DMS
Additionally, letters should be faxed to (202) 366-7202 or sent to the following address:
US Department of Transportation
Office of Dockets and Media Management
ATTN Request for Correction of Information
400 7th Street SW Room PL 401
Washington, DC 20590
Note: Requests for reconsideration should include a reference to the initially assigned
DOT docket number. This will enable the DMS to place the request in the same docket
as the initial request.
(b) Incoming requests for correction, requests for reconsideration and responses will be
posted on DOT's DMS website, which will electronically notify designated Program
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