1. Name, Street Address and
Telephone Number of the person, business, organization, or agency requesting the
data
2. A description of the data
requested, or the type of data requested if specific data are not known
3. A description of the
intended use of the data
4. Qualifications of the
person, business, organization, or agency to properly use the data
5. A statement of intent not
to directly or indirectly harm, degrade or destroy caves, karst features, or
their contents, nor to harass or otherwise disturb the owners of caves and karst
features
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6. A statement holding the TSS
harmless for the quality, accuracy, use, interpretation, or causes of action
based upon the data
7. An agreement not to publish
the locations of caves or karst features, the names or addresses of the caves or
features owners, or other information identified by TSS as sensitive or
proprietary, or otherwise release such data to anyone who does not directly need
it to accomplish the goals stated as the intended use of the data and as such
approved for release by the TSS
8. An agreement to provide
the TSS with a copy of all data, maps, or reports that are produced based on or
including the released data, with an estimated time frame of when that
information will be delivered
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9. If the person, business,
organization, or agency is making the request on behalf of other persons,
businesses, organizations, or agencies, then letters are needed from each of the
other parties providing the above information and stipulating to the above
conditions.
10. An agreement to pay TSS a
flat rate fee of $500, with an additional charge of $250/hr for searches over
one hour, plus any direct costs associated with the compilation, copying, and
shipping of the requested data (rate goes into effect on 1 October 2024).
Requests for TSS data and payment for services (checks payable to Texas
Speleological Survey) should be submitted by email to:
Marvin Miller
cave0miller@gmail.com
(210) 415-5190
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