Welcome to NOAA’s Scientific Integrity Commons – a place for NOAA’s scientific community to find resources such as relevant policies, Frequently Asked Questions, and links to educational resources and NOAA training. 

NOAA is an organization based upon science, scientific research, and providing and using scientific advice for decision-making and one of many federal science agencies with an institutional Scientific Integrity Policy. 

“NOAA recognizes a clear distinction between the scientific process and the policy decisions informed by scientific results. Transparency, traceability, and integrity at all levels are required for NOAA to achieve its strategic vision of ‘healthy ecosystems, communities, and economies that are resilient in the face of change.’ They are core values of our organization and the reason for maintaining this Order.” NOAA Administrative Order 202-735D.3

NOAA employees, contractors, and affiliates should use the resources on this website to learn more. The NOAA Scientific Integrity Committee will continue to update the site and add documents and resources as they become available.