diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index dd84ea7..966cdea 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
 ---
 name: Bug report
-about: Create a report to help us improve
+about: Create a report to help us eliminate bugs
 title: ''
-labels: ''
-assignees: ''
-
+labels: ["type: bug"]
+assignees:
+  - kellijohnson-NOAA
 ---
 
 **Describe the bug**
@@ -20,19 +20,11 @@ Steps to reproduce the behavior:
 **Expected behavior**
 A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
 
-**Screenshots**
+**Operating system**
 If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.
-
-**Desktop (please complete the following information):**
- - OS: [e.g. iOS]
- - Browser [e.g. chrome, safari]
- - Version [e.g. 22]
-
-**Smartphone (please complete the following information):**
- - Device: [e.g. iPhone6]
- - OS: [e.g. iOS8.1]
- - Browser [e.g. stock browser, safari]
- - Version [e.g. 22]
+ - OS: [e.g., iOS]
+ - Browser [e.g., chrome, safari]
+ - Version [e.g., 22.1]
 
 **Additional context**
 Add any other context about the problem here.