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FGDC invites public comment on draft National Vegetation Classification Standard, Version 2
The Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) has released the draft National Vegetation Classification Standard, Version 2.0 for public review and comments. The FGDC encourages State, Tribal, local governments, non-profit organizations, academic institutions, the commercial sector, and other segments of the geospatial community to review and comment on the draft standard to ensure the widest possible review. Comments are critical to assure that the draft National Vegetation Classification Standard, Version 2.0 will meet the needs of the geographic information community.
Updated Geospatial Modernization Blueprint is available
The Geospatial Modernization Blueprint is being created through a planning process that defines how geospatial data and technology will be used to enhance the business activities of the Department of the Interior (DOI) in support of its mission and goals. All the DOI bureaus are participating in this process to ensure that their missions and goals will also be supported.
FGDC invites public comment on draft National Shoreline Data Content Standard
The Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) has released the draft National Shoreline Data Content Standard for public review and comment. The FGDC encourages State, Tribal, local governments, non-profit organizations, academic institutions, the commercial sector, and other segments of the geospatial community to review and comment on the draft standard to ensure the widest possible review. Comments are critical to assure that the draft National Shoreline Data Content Standard will meet the needs of the geographic information community.
NRC study report: Successful Response Starts with a Map
National Research Council (NRC) releases new study report "Successful Response Starts with a Map"
Metadata: North American Profile Committee Review February 1- March 16, 2007
Metadata practitioners invited to comment
Metadata: North American Profile Committee Review February 1- March 16, 2007
Metadata practitioners invited to comment
FY 06 Annual Report Data Call - Due Oct 31
Please submit your survey, success story or other contribution or materials to Roxanne Lamb, rhlamb@usgs.gov by October 31.
Marine Managed Areas: Best Practices for Boundary Making is now available
2005 FGDC Annual Report now available
The FY 2005 FGDC Annual Report is now available.
Department of Homeland Security Geospatial Data Model Review
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Geospatial Management Office (GMO) has developed this DHS Geospatial Data Model (DHS GDM) in support of urgent DHS mission requirements. This DHS GDM is a standards based, logical data model to be used for collection, discovery, storage, and sharing of homeland security geospatial data. The model will support development of the Department’s services-based geospatial architecture, and will serve as an extract, transform, and load (ETL) template for content aggregation.
July Interagency Hurricane Preparedness WebEx
An interagency conference call / WebEx was held on July 25 for Federal agencies to share geospatial data holdings and websites useful for hurricane preparedness and response. Discussion included response needs and information gaps.
Final Geospatial Modernization Blueprint Charter and Factsheet available
Geospatial Line of Business Presidential Initiative
The Geospatial LoB will identify opportunities for optimizing and consolidating Federal geospatial-related investments to reduce the cost of government and improve services to citizens. Cross-agency coordination of geospatial activities is still lacking and is needed to help identify, consolidate, and/or eliminate redundant investments. The establishment of the Geospatial LoB will result in a more coordinated approach to producing, maintaining, and using geospatial data, and will ensure sustainable participation from Federal partners to establish a collaborative model for geospatial-related activities and investments.
Geospatial Profile for Enterprise Architecture Factsheet v0.5 now available
Updated February, 2006.
2006 CAP Grants Awarded
The 2006 NSDI Cooperative Agreements Program recipients have been announced.
Geospatial Profile of the FEA available for public review
Version 1.1 of the Geospatial Profile for the Federal Enterprise Architecture has been published at CIO.gov for agency and public review.
U.S. Delegation to attend ISO TC211 28th Plenary and Meetings
GEO Architecture and Data Committee