Date of Issue:     September 30, 1989             Effective Date:     September 30, 1989

In Reply Refer To:    W/OM13                     File With:    A-99

Subject:     Identification of Individuals Preparing NWS Products

Reference(s):    None

Cancels:    OML 4-82, Identification of Individuals Preparing NWS Products, June 7, 1982, filed with A-99

NWS employees preparing national center (NSSDC   and NHC) issuances that have traditionally been signed, are required to append their surnames to these products -- examples are the National Weather Summary, Severe Weather Watches, and Hurricane Advisories.

Initials are no longer required on Aviation In-Flight Weather Advisories or Aviation Area Forecasts (FA).

Elbert W. Friday, Jr.
Assistant Administrator
  for Weather Services