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\-~\~ 33 . Research and Collecting Permits-Reseachers submit project proposals and all other required infonnation (guidelines available on NPS web site) to the GCMRC Research Coordinator. Proposals are distributed externally for review in accordance with the GCMRC Peer Review Guidelines and Protocols. Internal review is completed by Program Managers, support coordinators, and are submitted to the GCMRC Chieffor final approval. Finalized penn it infonnation is then submitted to the NPS for final review and approval. NPS Research and Collecting Permit applications require 90 days for processing. . Access Permits-Researchers holding approved R & C Penn its submit a Trip Request Fonn to the Research Coordinator 60 days in advance of their planned research activity. This form includes request for logistical and support services and all infonnation required for an NPS access permit application. NPS Access Permit applications require 45 days for processing. Library Operations Coordination - Interaction with Library Operations is a vital component in the success of the support of GCMRC's monitoring and research projects. Coordination with Library Operations facilitates the support of research activities in two key aspects: 1. The Library provides a centralized repository for hard copy information such as books, reports, maps, photography, and videos. A fundamental function of the library is to provide funded researchers access and use of these library's materials unique to the GCMRC collection. 2. The Library has also implemented a consistent peer review process to help ensure the quality of scientific projects conducted by the GCMRC. The Peer Review Protocols developed and administered by the library are utilized in the NPS pennitting process for external review of project proposals prior to submittal to the NPS Research Office for review and approval. Survey Operations - The long tenn monitoring objectives of GCMRC require positions and elevations for past, present, and future spatial datasets. The GCMRC Survey Department's mission is to provide survey support for 1) collection of these spatial measurements and, 2) referencing the spatial data collected in the Colorado River ecosystem to the primary control network. The survey department is also responsible for establishing and maintaining the geodetic control network in Grand Canyon. The geodetic control network serves as the foundation for all spatial measurements necessary for long term monitoring. This control network also serves as the spatial framework for the Geographic Infonnation System (GIS). The referencing of spatial data must be consistent in order to perform accurate change detec.tion. All measurements collected for GCMRC FY2005-2006 Draft Annual Work Plan (November 10,2003)