Frequently Asked Questions: MIP Workflow – Sequencing/PALT

In Sequencing, what are the differences between the Working Dataset and the Approved Dataset for a particular region?

The Working Dataset for a region is the data which can be viewed and edited in the Sequencing Tool. Whenever any Sequencing user makes changes to the Sequencing data, they are editing the Working Dataset.

The Approved Dataset for a region contains data values from the Working Dataset that have been approved manually by the FEMA Regional Sequencing Lead. The Approved Dataset for a region may also contain data from the Working Dataset that has been automatically approved in response to changes made by a FEMA Regional Sequencing Lead, MOD Alexandria Sequencing Lead, or FEMA HQ. Note that any changes made to the Working Dataset by any of these three Sequencing users automatically become part of the Approved Dataset. In contrast, changes made to the Working Dataset by a MOD RMC Sequencing Lead must first be approved by a FEMA Regional Sequencing Lead in order for the changes to become part of the Approved Dataset.

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