5.4 Secretariat to keep track and to publish the state of the pilot RBONs Secretariat (OBS) 2018 5.4 to establish a registry of existing software developed nationally in relation to national WIGOS metadata databases related to OSCAR and Machine to Machine interfaces Secretariat (OBS) end 2017 5.4 ICT-IOS, when planning its work for the coming intersessional period, to take into account the fact that many elements of the TT-WDQMS Work Programme will require close coordination with the work of ET-SBO A. Rea asap 5.4 ICT-IOS to take into account the recommendation of the Obs. Impact Workshop in the planning of its work A. Rea asap 5.4 Chairs of ET-SAT and IPET-OSDE to finalize respective contributions to the draft Vision by April 2017. J. Kaye E. Andersson April 2017 5.6(4) Efforts are needed on data policy issues Steering on GDPFS asap 5.6(5) EC-69 side meeting on Seamless GDPFS shall be organized Secretariat (WDS) May 2017 5.6(6) OPAG-DPFS to suggest the Steering Group what Task Teams under the EC Steering Group should be established Y. Honda, P. Davies April 2017 5.7 TT-HUM to take on responsibility concerning the GMAS, and to address the concerns and questions raised by the CBS-MG, and might be raised later by the Executive Council F. Branski end 2017 5.7 To organize a side event on GMAS during EC-69 Secretariat (WDS) EC-69 5.7 Fred Branski to advise on how to develop concept note, which preliminary version ought to then be presented to EC-69 for the EC to note. Terms of Reference of the GMAS should also be developed F. Branski asap 5.10 Secretariat to set up a centralized web page or wiki page for centralizing all noticed problems with regard to Migration of Upper Air Reports to Table Driven Code Forms, so that all actors engaged can access and use information, and react to identified problems Secretariat (OBS) asap
(GPCLRF) SOUBEYROUX France Core member (GPCLRF) IP-OPSLS FERRANTI ECMWF Core member (GPCLRF) IP-OPSLS DENIS Canada Core member (GPCLRF) IP-OPSLS KRYJOV Russian Federation Core member (GPCLRF) IP-OPSLS (TBD) Germany Core member (GPCLRF) IP-OPSLS (TBD) South Africa Core member (GPCLRF) (TBD) Australia Core member (GPCLRF) IP-OPSLS CERON France Core member (CCl) IP-OPSLS SAHAI Core member (CCl) IP-OPSLS RODRIGUEZ Spain Core member (CCl) ET-ERA MUSCAT United Kingdom ET-ERA SERVRANCKX Canada ET-ERA SONG China Core member (RSMC) ET-ERA KAMAEV Russian Federation Core member (RSMC) ET-ERA FOERSTNER Germany Core member (RSMC) ET-ERA SAKAMOTO Japan Core member (RSMC) ET-ERA NICOLAU France Core member (RSMC) ET-ERA NILS Canada Core member (RSMC) ET-ERA MCQUEEN United States Core member (RSMC) ET-ERA (TBD) Austria Core member (RSMC) ET-ERA (TBD) Australia Core member (RSMC) ET-ERA (TBD) Argentina Core member ET-ERA WINKLER IAEA Core member ET-ERA PIERRICK CTBTO Core member ET-ERA (TBD) ICAO Core member SG-SWFDP SEBEGO South Africa Chair (RSMT Chair) SG-SWFDP HONDA Japan Core member (DPFS Co-chair) SG-SWFDP DAVIES United Kingdom Core member (DPFS Co-chair) SG-SWFDP FLEMING Ireland Core member (PWS Co-chair) SG-SWFDP LUNNY New Zealand Core member (RSMT Chair) SG-SWFDP AMBEJE Keyna Core member (RSMT SG-SWFDP HUNG Viet Nam Core member (RSMT Chair) MOHAPATRA India Core member (RSMT Chair) SG-SWFDP KIKTEV Russian Federation Core member (RSMT SG-SWFDP ZENG China Core member (Global Centre) SG-SWFDP GHELLI ECMWF Core member (Global Centre) DEGRACE France Core member (Global Centre)
WIGOS 2 1 Survey and collate user requirements for observations for WMO and WMO-sponsored programmes Review and update WMO database of observational user requirements, through Points of Contact for application areas. OSCAR/ Requirements up-to-date Review by FPs Chairperson IPET-OSDE Ongoing / Annual review Ongoing; PoCs regularly contacted for updates 3 1 Survey and collate observing systems capabilities for surface-based and space-based systems that are components or candidate components of WIGOS Review and update WMO database of observing system capabilities, in collaboration with other OPAG-IOS ETs and other Technical Commissions as appropriate. OSCAR/Space & OSCAR/Surface up to date Review by Members via NFPs) Chairperson IPET-OSDE Ongoing / Annual review Ongoing for and recorded in OSCAR/Space. Ongoing for surface-based through new developments with to be used when operational in 2016 4 1 Maintain Rolling Review of Requirements (RRR) for observations in several application areas, using subject area experts, including appropriate liaison with Technical Commissions and programmes and programmes (e.g. CAS, JCOMM, CAeM, CAgM, CHy, CCl, GCOS, GFCS, and GCW) Continue RRR process for the listed application areas and expand to new areas as required: review and update as necessary Statements of Guidance on the extent to which present/ planned observing system capabilities meet user requirements, through Points of Contact on application areas. Statements of Guidance for all Application Areas Application Area Contact Points; Meeting Chairperson IPET-OSDE Ongoing / Annual review Ongoing; some SoG reviewed. Overall review done by and IPET-OSDE-2. Some updates to user requirements and SoGs made during the period.
5 1 Prepare and maintain reviews of observation impact studies undertaken by NWP centres and provide information for consideration by IPET-OSDE and OPAG-IOS Rapporteurs on Impact Studies and NWP experts, review results of impact studies relevant to the evolution of observing systems. Organize and hold next NWP Impact Studies Workshop in 2016. Findings of impact studies Impact studies Rapporteurs on Scientific Evaluation of Impact Studies undertaken by NWP Centres 2016: workshop Report of the 5th NWP “Impact” workshop (Sedona, 2012) published. Ongoing: recent findings, and proposals for new impact studies discussed at IPET-OSDE1 and approved by CBS Ext.(2014). Preparations well advanced for 6th workshop (Shanghai, May 2016) 6 1 Promote CBS activities in support of GCOS goals Review the implications of the progress on the GCOS Implementation Plan for the activities of CBS. Bring relevant issues to the attention of the IPET-OSDE RRR consistent with GCOS Meeting Rapporteur on GCOS matters 2013 2016 Ongoing interactions between Chairperson and GCOS.
7 1 Promote CBS activities in support of GFCS Review the implications of the GFCS IP for the activities of CBS. Bring relevant issues to the attention of the IPET-OSDE RRR consistent with GFCS Meeting Chairperson IPET-OSDE 2016 Relevant activities reviewed at IPET-OSDE1. GCOS/GFCS interaction encouraged. 8 1 Promote CBS activities in support of GCW goals Review the implications for the activities of CBS of the GCW developments, including the GCW Implementation Strategy, and the Cryosphere theme report for the IGOS partnership. Bring relevant issues to the attention of the IPET-OSDE RRR consistent with GCW Meeting Chairperson IPET-OSDE 2016 Relevant activities reviewed at IPET-OSDE-1 and CBS CWP submitted to the AOS1. 9 1 Monitor progress and actions by Members and partner Organizations per the approved Implementation Plan for the Evolution of the Global Observing Systems (EGOS-IP), fully responding to the “Vision for the GOS in 2025”,and promote activities in support of progress Seek feedback from National Focal Points, Expert Teams, relevant Technical Commissions, and other groups on the implementation of EGOS-IP, and keep the EGOS-IP progress report up to date. Initiate and monitor activities which promote progress. EGOS-IP progress report Survey with FPs, TCs; meeting Chairperson IPET-OSDE Ongoing / Annual review Ongoing. Feedback against the new EGOS-IP requested to the NFPs for 2013, 2014 and 2015. 2013 input reviewed at IPET-OSDE-1. 2014 and 2015 input reviewed by IPET-OSDE-2. New feedback by EGOS-IP action
“owners” reviewed by IPET-OSDE-2. 10 1 Propose guidance regarding observing system network design principles Draft guidance document on network design (to be further discussed at in 2014) Guidance document on network design Meeting Chairperson IPET-OSDE End 2013 2014 2 workshops organized in Nov. 2013 and Feb. 2015. OND Principles approved with WIGOS Manual. Draft OND guidance almost complete. Work Plan for the Sub-Group on Radio-Frequency Coordination (SG-RFC) for the period 2012-2015 Work Plan for the SG-RFC for the period 2016-2019 Id Priority Objective Outcome Deliverable(s) Activity Leader Due Other ETs Effort
3 2 Monitor regional organization activities and represent WMO issues where possible Regional organizations decisions take into account WMO’s Regional organization representation for WMO to the attention of any regional issues affecting WMO and vice versa Focal points, (see 3) On going 4 2 Cooperation with entities such as GEO, SFCG, CGMS WMO needs are taken into consideration of other environmental related activities Participation and representation of WMO Bring to the attention of any issues from other earth observations related organizations affecting WMO and vice versa Focal points, (see 2) On going 5 2 Update the joint WMO/ITU Handbook “Use of radio spectrum for weather, water and climate monitoring and Members have current information on the applications and needs of radio spectrum Revised joint handbook on spectrum usage … Coordinate the review of chapters with relevant experts. Collaborate with ITU-R SG07 to ensure ownership of handbook Review by CBS XIV Review by EC-69 Gilles Fournier CBS-14
3. Status of Implementation ToR: Monitor and assess the status of operational and planned surface-based observing systems and ensure this is adequately described in OSCAR/Surface and associated observational metadata databases. Notes: Minor modification of ToR to reflect the use of OSCAR/Surface as the official source of observational metadata. Establish and implement a review mechanism to enable regular assessment of the status of the ET-SBO technology implementation, as described in OSCAR/Surface can be reported against assigned EGOS-IP Actions Ongoing / Annual review Task Lead: TBD Task Contributors: TBD 60 days provisionally allocated to this action. 3.1 Make recommendations to OSCAR/Surface ‘maintenance and development’ team for the further enhancement of OSCAR/Surface to improve its functionality Ongoing Task Lead: TBD Task Contributors: TBD 3.2 Further to be confirmed TBD Task Lead: TBD Task Contributors: TBD 4. Meeting User Requirements Agreed ToR: In collaboration with IPET-OSDE, assess the contribution of current and planned SBO systems to meeting user requirements for all Application Areas; Notes: No change to ToR. Provide expert input and reports to IPET-OSDE on the suitability of each observing system in meeting each Application areas requirement Ongoing Task Lead: TBD Task Contributors: TBD 4.1 Contribute to the evolutionary development of the Vision for the GOS, being led by IPET-OSDE 2017 and Task Lead: TBD Task Contributors: TBD
5. Delivering the EGOS-IP ToR: Facilitate the delivery of those EGOS-IP actions identified as priorities by OPAG-IOS, including the identification as appropriate of the technical support required for project implementation plans, including guidance materials, technical specifications and project documentation for resource mobilization activities; ToR now includes new CBS-MG ToR 8 Identify EGOS-IP Actions for as lead co-ordination body. Co-ordination Lead: TBD 5.1 Co-ordinate delivery of EGOS-IP Action G10 – Optimizing the global radiosonde schedule See EGOS-IP G10 for details. Ongoing Task Lead: (Tim Oakley) Task Contributors: (RongKang Yang) Significant consultation with RAs, TCs etc. needed. 5.2 Other actions to be identified. TBD Task Lead: TBD Task Contributors: TBD 6. Promoting Best Practice Agreed ToR: Monitor the status of operational networks of SBO systems, promote best practice among WMO Members and provide advice on operational matters; Note: No change to ToR from previous inter-sessional period. Establish an improved source for technical advice documents “The SBO Portal” as part of the WIGOS Information Resource. Populate Portal with national best practice documents. Respond to requests for advice from members Ongoing Task Lead: TBD Task Contributors: TBD 6.1 Specific tasks to be included at a later date. TBD Task Lead: TBD Task Contributors: TBD 8. Reporting Progress to ICT-IOS Agreed ToR: Provide advice and support to the Chairperson of on the implementation of the Deliver progress reports and recommendations for changes to operating practices, technical documents and guidance to ICT-IOS during period. 2018 and 2020 Task Lead: Chairperson ET-SBO
This will be achieved in considering the information provided by participating agencies as well as the outcome of CGMS and CEOS, including e.g. the progress of CEOS constellations; the feedback from WMO should be communicated to CGMS and CEOS. Perform gap analyses in areas of specific or evolving interest to WMO, such as hydrology, atmospheric composition, space weather under development 2 Provide technical advice on implementation of integrated satellite observing systems Guide the development of the Vision of the WIGOS space-based component systems in 2040, in coordination with IPET-OSDE; Support WMO information needs on satellite systems, including CBS and WMO Programme guidance material (e.g., Manual on WIGOS) Continuous late 2018, as required Continuous ET-SAT and WMO SP Secretariat Developed first draft of Vision, for discussion by CM-13 and IPET-SUP-2 (Jan/Feb 2016) 3 Assess progress of R&D and demonstration satellite systems, and identify opportunities and/or problem concerning satellite technology and plans Present and discuss novel sensor, mission or space technology concepts and their potential utility to WMO Discuss radio frequency issues and highlight them to the SG-RFC as appropriate Keep abreast of developments regarding private operators of basic satellite systems, and provide guidance to WMO 2016 onwards ET-SAT and WMO SP Secretariat
Observing Systems; Support WMO Programmes (both operational and research) in their satellite data and product-related needs, with focus on marine meteorology and oceanography, climate, hydrology, and atmospheric composition Continuous 3 Initiate and promote activities to improve the availability of operational and R&D satellite data according to user monitor these activities in close coordination with the relevant working groups, regional associations and with WIS activities Promote the development and maintenance of Regional Satellite Data Requirements Groups and satellite data requirements in all Regions, as appropriate Promote activities to advance the Satellite Data Dissemination Strategy: Information and guidance Data requirements Enhancing data availability Description and Registration Dissemination and User Access Encourage and assist Regional Satellite Data Requirements Coordination Groups in carrying out Region-based user surveys 2016 onwards IPET - SUP and WMO SP Secretariat, with assistance from Int'l WGs IGDDS and RARS implementation groups Regional Groups active in RA I, II, III/IV Development of progress indicators ongoing, including for DBNet Ongoing
6 Promote development and harmonization of satellite data and products responding to WMO Members’ and develop and update relevant elements of the WIGOS regulatory and guidance materials, including the Manual and the Guide to the GOS and the WIGOS quality data monitoring system Provide guidance to Sustained Processing of Environmental Satellite Data for Climate Monitoring as a key contribution to the architecture for climate monitoring from space. Continue to develop and promote the SCOPE-Nowcasting, initiative and support the work of the coordinating group. Collaborate with WIGOS, WIS and CGMS on developing data format and metadata standards, as well as procedures for monitoring satellite data availability and quality Promote the exploitation of commonalities of instruments on the new meteorological satellites in generation of product and training material 2016-2018 IPET - SUP and WMO SP Secretariat, SCOPE-CM Executive Panel, and Coordination Group SCOPE-CM IP under review Four Pilot Projects in progress
7 Keep under review the needs of WMO Members for training in satellite meteorology and related fields, and engage with the Management Group of the Virtual Laboratory for Education and Training in Satellite Meteorology (VLab) to address these needs, towards full utilization of satellite data from operational and R&D satellites, in accordance with the 2015–2019 Virtual Laboratory Training Strategy; Regular reviews of the VLab status, activities and plans (training resources, courses, meetings, newsletters); Support existing VLab CoEs and the establishment of new ones; Provide guidance to meet users' needs, especially from less developed Members and for the next generation of satellites; Explore training partnerships Contribution to training resource development Continuous activity VLMG, WMO SP Office and IPET-SUP VLab 2015-2019 strategy updated Events on user preparedness planned Joint COSPAR/VLab training event on space weather planned for August 2016 8 Holding joint and/or overlapping meetings with ET-SAT as appropriate, to facilitate interaction between users and providers of satellite systems, data and products Plan for joint session of ET-SAT and in 2017 2017/4 WMO SP Office
9 Coordinate with ET-SAT with a view to making recommendations and receiving input on matters, such as the exchange, management, and archiving of satellite data and products, radio frequency utilization, as well as education and training and other appropriate measures related to the use of satellite data in all WMO Programmes, including support to resource mobilization activities; As above Exchange meeting reports Engage with ET-SAT on specific issues as required, such as developing the Vision for WIGOS space-based component systems in 2040 Ongoing WMO SP Office, Chairperson 10 Coordinate with WMO Technical Commissions and Programmes, including co-sponsored Programmes, activities related to satellite utilization and products, through ex-officio membership on the Team Increase engagement with WMO Technical Commissions, including JCOMM, CCl and CHy Develop and implement communications strategy Ongoing 2015/4 IPET-SUP Chairperson and WMO SP Office IPET-SUP Chairperson
IPET-CM03 Review and maintain the Manual on Codes (WMO-No. 306) and associated reference and guidance material as required within the range of responsibilities, and publish these in suitable electronic formats for human and automated use, including codes.wmo.int. Support to WMO’s publishing of the Manual on Codes Mature version of GRIB Edition 3 upon the experimental version to be adopted at CBS in 2016 Experimental version of BUFR Edition 5 Annual CBS 2020 CBS 2020 IPET-CM IPET-CM04 Review and develop procedures and guidance to enable the interoperability of metadata and data between WMO standards and formats used within other communities, such as NetCDF, using the WMO Logical Data Model as a tool to achieve this Ad-hoc IPET-CM IPET-CM05 Monitor conformance of data exchanged within the WIS and metadata records published to the WIS DAR catalogue with WMO data representation standards for utility and conformance with the guidance and WMO Core Metadata Profile, and develop action plans, including capacity-building, to address issues identified by monitoring Continuous IPET-CM IPET-CM06 Monitor progress towards and coordinate actions to implement migration to Table Driven Codes Forms Annual review of migration status per regional association and of consolidate monitoring status Consolidated review of global migration status based on routine WWW monitoring Annually Annually Ad-hoc IPET-CM
1. Establish a mechanism within CBS to address the development of a harmonized and joined-up approach to service delivery within the of the Commission. OPAG Chair and Co-Chair WMO Secretariat Q3 2017 2. Initiate and conduct informal discussions with representatives of the other technical commissions to examine the possibilities for a concerted approach to this issue. OPAG Chair and Co-Chair Q4 2017 3. Work with the presidents of technical commissions (PTC) to define and support a consistent chain across the Technical Commissions, thereby developing and promoting WMO-wide expert guidance on Service Delivery practices. OPAG Chair and Co-Chair Jan 2018 4. From consideration of these options, develop proposals to bring to Congress in 2019 with recommendations as to the best way forward. OPAG and Co-Chair WMO Secretariat Q3 2018 5. Proposals and recommendations on the corresponding re-alignment of the WMO Programme structure may also need to be developed and brought forward, through the PTC, to the Executive Council for its consideration. OPAG Chair and Co-Chair Q1 2019 Deliverable 5 (TOR e): Keep under review the work of the PWSD Expert Teams and coordinate and guide their work programmes. Action(s): Responsible Member(s): Due Date: 1. Arrange for routine informal consultation between members of the ICT, OPAG-PWSD on the progress of the work programmes if the ICT, ETs and TTs. All ICT Members Secretariat Ongoing 2. Arrange for and attend ICT meeting to review work of ETs and prepare a report for CBS on the work of the OPAG. All ICT Members Secretariat Q2 2018 Deliverable 6 (TOR f): Continue to encourage and provide guidance to Members to assert the authority of NMHSs as the sole providers of official high-impact weather warnings. Action(s): Responsible Member(s): Due Date: 1. Make use of the new “WMO Register of Alerting Authorities” to promote and embed the SOV concept. All ICT Members Secretariat Ongoing 2. Promote the implementation of CAP at NMHSs and the registration of Members in the “WMO Register of Alerting Authorities”. All ICT Members Secretariat Ongoing 3. Ensure inclusion of this principle in all relevant PWS documents. OPAG Chair and Co-Chair Secretariat Ongoing 4. Ensure that work to collate and harmonise national weather warnings fully supports and reflects the principle of the Single Official Voice. All ICT Members Secretariat Ongoing
Public Weather Service DELIVERY (PWSd) ET/SPII Task Team ON COOPERATION BETWEEN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS FOR PUBLIC WEATHER SERVICE DELIVERY (tt/ppp) Team Deliverables and Action sheets for the intersessional period 2016/2018 Deliverable 1: The Team will produce a document that outlines a strategy for PWS exploitation of Cooperation between the Public and Private Sectors. The strategy will include/address the following elements. Action(s): Responsible Member(s): Due Date: 1. Examine and report on issues related to the “Single Official Voice” in warning services. TT Chair Chair, ET/SPII Q1 2018 2. Developing approaches to drive mutual benefits between public and private sectors through stimulating private support to PWS activities. TT Chair Chair, ET/SPII Q1 2018 3. Endeavours to ensure that “No country is left behind” by considering the of Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). TT Chair Chair, ET/SPII Q1 2018 4. Contribute to the development of the ‘rules of engagement’ for PPPs as proposed by EC 68. TT Chair Chair, ET/SPII Q1 2018 ____________
2. OPAG-ISS OPAG-ISS Operating Plan No. Activities Deliverable/Activity Due Responsible OPAG-ISS Tasks OPAG-ISS01 WIS monitoring Implement WIS monitoring at GISCs Extend standardization to DCPC and NC data flow and availability, and report on traffic associated with programmes, eg emergency messages (Tsunami) through WIS. Q2 2016, Q4 2017 Q2 2018 OPAG-ISS ET-WISC01 ET-CTS07 OPAG-ISS02 WIS implementation at national level Training and capacity development based on competencies coordinated by RA working groups and GISCs Improve regulatory materials and guidelines Q2 2018 Q2 2016, Q2 2018 OPAG-ISS ET-WISC09, 10 IPET-CM02, 03, 08 WIS operation Procedure to ensure the consistency and completeness of Metadata catalogue. Mechanism to ensure that GISC cache contain all global data exchanged during the past 24h Recommendation for the implementation of data policies management Procedure to ensure the efficient exchange of information through the WIS network Procedures for intra-GISCs communication in case of events such as: scheduled updates, maintenance work Recommended GISC-GISC backup procedures Contribute to SATCOM Q4 2018 Q4 2018 Q2 2018 Q4 2018 Q4 2017 Q4 2017 Ongoing OPAG-ISS ET-WISC03, 04, 05, 07, 08 ET-CTS09 IPET-CM07 OPAG-ISS04 WIS usability Harmonisation of user interface to help user to find data from any GISCs Harmonization of user registration parameters Improve WIS discovery metadata Q2 2018 Q4 2017 Q2 2016, Q2 2018 OPAG-ISS IPET-DD01, 02 ET-WISC02, 06 Centres compliance Finalise certification of candidate WIS centres Undertake re-certification of WIS centres Review and refine WIS certification requirement Generalise centres certification process to cover other Commissions and Programmes Q4 2017 Q2 2019 Q4 2017 Q4 2017 OPAG-ISS ET-WISC11, ET-CAC01, 02,03,04,05 IPET-CM05, 06, 09
Provide guidance and training on certification Coordinate other centres certification Monitor compliance on information exchange Q4 2018 Ongoing Ongoing OPAG-ISS06 WIS security Implement WIS security incident response process Updated version of the guide on IT security and the guide on VPN via the Internet Q2 2016, Q2 2018 Q2 2016, Q2 2018 OPAG-ISS ET-CTS03, 04, 05 OPAG-ISS07 WIS strategy and evolution Consolidate WIS 2.0 stakeholder requirements Develop the implementation plan for WIS 2.0 Partnership with TC, RAs and external organisation, eg GEO, ICAO, IOC Investigate technical, management and financial options for establishing WIS 2.0 Monitor and explore new technologies and emerging data issues and prototype and where applicable Q4 2017 Q4 2018 Ongoing ET-CTS01, 02, 06, 08 ET-WISC09, 10 TT-eWIS01, 02 OPAG-ISS08 Effective information management Review available information management practices and develop appropriate standards and practices in information management Incorporate standards and practices for information management WIS Part C Update to WIS competencies in the area of information management Review, maintain and develop WMO data representations and supporting vocabularies, together with associated guidance Review, maintain and develop WIS Discovery metadata, together with associated guidance Q4 2017 Q4 2018 Q4 2018 Fast track: In session:, Q4 2016, Q4 2018 Fast track: In session:, Q4 2016, Q4 2018 TT-IM01, 02, 03 IPET-CM01, 04, 05, 07, 08 IPET-DD03, 04
PWSD08 Prepare guidance (as part of the WMO Guide on Competency, to be developed) and appropriate training materials for Members on the implementation of competency requirements based on the PWS Competency Framework to enable timely implementation of the Recommended Practices appropriate to PWS forecasters and advisors. OPAG Chair and Co-Chair OPAG Coordinator – Competency Framework. Q3 2018 PWSD09 PWS provisions as approved by CBS-16, to be presented for approval by EC-69 for inclusion in the WMO Technical Regulations, Volume I (WMO-No. 49); WMO Secreatiat OPAG Chair and Co-Chair OPAG Coordinator – Competency Framework. Q2 2017 PWSD10 Carry out a regular survey of the work of the National PWS Focal Points in relation to PWS functions and publish the results. WMO Secretariat Q4 2017 PWSD11 Periodically review statistics on the hits and usage of PWS pages on the WMO Website. WMO Secretariat Q4 2017 IMPACT01 Organise a stakeholder workshop to plan and design the implementation plan ET/IMPACT Chair and Co-Chair Secretariat Q3 2017 IMPACT02 Publish the guidance material deriving from that workshop at 1. above. ET/IMPACT Chair and Co-Chair Secretariat Q4 2017 IMPACT03 Compile a listing of available personnel with expertise in areas relevant to Impact-Based Forecasting, with particular emphasis on those with expertise in the collection and evaluation of impact data. All ET/IMPACT Members Secretariat Q2 2018 IMPACT04 Draft to be developed for inclusion into the implementation plan ET/IMPACT Chair Q3 2017 IMPACT05 Establish initial contacts with relevant TCs, and WMO Programmes to make sure requirements are collected and taken into consideration (HiWeather, forecasting) All ET/IMPACT Members Secretariat Q4 2017 IMAPCT06 Engage with expertise from the Social Science and Economic communities to develop appropriate metrics for the verification and evaluation of Impact-Based Forecast and Warning Services. All ET/IMPACT Members Secretariat Q3 2018