What is the process for updating/changing the ABC Activity Dictionary?
The ABC Activity Dictionary is updated on an annual basis using a process developed by the Deputies Team. During the second quarter of the fiscal year, the ABC team sends out a data call to Regional and Program ADs/DADs throughout the Service asking for proposed changes to the ABC Activity Dictionary. These changes are submitted and reviewed by the ABC team and vetted with the FWS Deputies group during one of their quarterly meetings. The Deputies make all final decisions with the assistance of the ABC team. The ABC Activity Dictionary is then updated to reflect these changes. The dictionary is updated in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year and released before the start of the new fiscal year.
