### Question
How is the term National Weather Service core partners defined?


### Answer
The term **National Weather Service core partners** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 8521* as the following:

> government and nongovernment entities which are directly involved in the preparation or dissemination of, or discussions involving, hazardous weather or other emergency information put out by the National Weather Service

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 8521*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 111-WEATHER RESEARCH AND FORECASTING INNOVATION > SUBCHAPTER I-UNITED STATES WEATHER RESEARCH AND FORECASTING IMPROVEMENT**

