CFR › Title 15 › Part 997Part 997 — Regional Coastal Observing SystemSubpart A — General§ 997.1— Definitions.§ 997.2— Acceptance of procedures by a RCOS.Subpart B — Certification and Decertification Process for a Regional Coastal Observing System (RCOS)§ 997.10— Eligibility.§ 997.11— Application process.§ 997.12— Review by NOAA.§ 997.13— Certification process.§ 997.14— Certification duration and renewal.§ 997.15— Audit and decertification.§ 997.16— Final action.Subpart C — Certification and Application Requirements for an RCOS§ 997.20— General.§ 997.21— Organizational structure.§ 997.22— Membership policy.§ 997.23— Strategic operational plan.§ 997.24— Gaps identification.§ 997.25— Financial oversight.§ 997.26— Civil liability.