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The current system of data processing levels at NASA Heliophysics Division has led to mission-specific definitions across the board, which is indicative of an inflexible system. Researchers therefore must understand each mission’s data processing level definitions to determine the best starting point for their science. Those efforts are further complicated in cross-science projects by different conventions in space and solar physics. A new system has been developed based on the feedback obtained at DASH last year, showcasing a community-managed vocabulary for processing steps and a simple scientist-friendly tagging system (e.g., “Blue Ribbon”) to support data discovery. We are actively seeking community feedback to refine this new categorization approach.