FGDC Adopts Policy on Recognition of non-Federally Authored Standards

The FGDC Steering Committee voted to endorse the FGDC Policy on Recognition of Non-Federally Authored Geographic Information Standards and Specifications in November 2005. This policy establishes a mechanism for FGDC recognition of non-Federally authored standards or specifications that are relevant to the missions and spatial data responsibilities of Federal agencies as set forth in Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-16.