# Weather Service Modernization Criteria
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 1997-07-21 · 62 FR 38901
## Document
- **Document number:** 97-18913
- **Category:** weather-emergency
- **Federal Register citation:** 62 FR 38901
- **Publication date:** 1997-07-21
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 960418114-7140-05
## Abstract

In accordance with the Weather Service Modernization Act, 15 U.S.C. 313n. (the Act), the National Weather Service (NWS) is publishing an amendment to its criteria for modernization actions requiring certification. This amendment adds criteria unique to automating a field office at service level D airports to ensure that automation actions will not result in any degradation of service. Automating a field office occurs after automated surface observing system (ASOS) equipment is installed and commissioned at a field office and the NWS employees that were performing surface observations at that office are removed or reassigned.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/07/21/97-18913/weather-service-modernization-criteria)
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