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National Geospatial Advisory Committee Update

National Geospatial Advisory Committee Update. FGDC Coordination Group Meeting April 1, 2008. NGAC – Current Status. NGAC Members appointed by DOI Secretary Kempthorne – Jan 29, 2008 Initial NGAC Administrative Teleconference – Feb 27, 2008 First NGAC Public Meeting – April 15-16, 2008

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National Geospatial Advisory Committee Update

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  1. National Geospatial Advisory Committee Update FGDC Coordination Group Meeting April 1, 2008

  2. NGAC – Current Status • NGAC Members appointed by DOI Secretary Kempthorne – Jan 29, 2008 • Initial NGAC Administrative Teleconference – Feb 27, 2008 • First NGAC Public Meeting – April 15-16, 2008 • Upcoming 2008 Meetings: • FGDC Steering Committee Meeting: May 1, 2008 • NGAC Meeting: June 4, 2008 • FGDC Steering Committee Meeting: June 5, 2008 • NGAC Meeting: Oct 16, 2008 • FGDC Steering Committee Meeting: Oct 17, 2008

  3. April 15-16 NGAC Meeting • AIA Boardroom (1735 New York Avenue NW), April 15, 1:00-5:00pm, April 16, 8:30am-5:00pm • Public Meeting/Opportunity for public comment • Meeting Objectives: • Briefings for NGAC Members on Key Federal Geospatial Issues • Review/Discussion of Initial NGAC Study Topics • Discussion of NGAC Subcommittees • Initial draft set of potential study topics developed through coordination/feedback from FGDC Chair, NGAC Chair/Vice-Chair, FGDC agencies/staff • Request for feedback on study topics sent to NGAC members and FGDC agencies – March 19 • FGDC is compiling results of feedback request. Will use results to help frame discussion at NGAC meeting

  4. April 15-16 NGAC MeetingDraft Agenda TUESDAY, APRIL 15 • 1:00 – 1:15 Opening Remarks from FGDC Chair • 1:15 – 1:45 Remarks from NGAC Chair/Vice- Chair, Overview of Agenda, Introductions • 1:45 – 3:00 Informational Briefings on Federal Geospatial Activities • 3:00 – 3:15 BREAK • 3:15 – 4:45 NGAC Roundtable • 4:45 – 5:00 Wrap-up, Adjourn for Day 1

  5. April 15-16 NGAC MeetingDraft Agenda WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16 • 8:30 – 8:45 Welcome, Summary of Day 1, Overview of Agenda • 8:45 – 9:45 Public Comment • 9:45 – 10:00 BREAK • 10:00 – 11:30 Review and Discuss Study Areas for Committee to Address • 11:30 – 1:00 LUNCH • 1:00 – 3:00 Finalize Study Areas; Discuss Organizing Subcommittees to Address Study Areas • 3:00 – 3:15 BREAK • 3:15 – 4:45 Proposed Dates and Milestones for Committee/Subcommittees • 4:45 – 5:00 Next Steps, Adjourn

  6. April 15-16 NGAC MeetingDraft Agenda Protocol for Public Comments • The Committee meeting is open to the public. Members of the public who would like to make comments to the Committee should sign up on the “Comment Sign-Up Sheet” at the registration table. Comments will be taken at the designated time on the agenda. Comments may need to be held to 3-5 minutes, depending on the number of parties who request time to comment. If time does not allow for all comments, then members of the public will be asked to provide their comments in writing. All comments will be made part of the public record and will be electronically distributed to all Committee members.

  7. NGAC Study Issue Prioritization I. Potential Structural/Foundational Issues: • OMB Circular A-16. Provide comments/recommendations on geospatial lifecycle management strategies and revisions to OMB Circular A-16 data themes being developed and coordinated through the Geospatial Line of Business initiative. • Investment Strategy. Recommendations on minimizing/removing investment barriers that impede public/private partnerships in advancing the collection, use, and dissemination of geospatial data, products, and technology. • National Spatial Data Infrastructure. Recommendations on the future roles and responsibilities of the key players (federal, state/local, private sector, academia, etc.) in developing and sustaining the next generation of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure. • Standards/Interoperability. Provide advice/recommendations on more effective use of standards to promote interoperability among public and private sector partners. • Other topics or issues you would like to address

  8. NGAC Study Issue Prioritization II. Potential Programmatic Issues: • Imagery for the Nation. Review and provide comments/ recommendations on the IFTN proposal. Also provide comments on the usefulness/applicability of the IFTN model for other data themes. This topic would also include a discussion of NAIP, NDOP, etc. • The National Map. Review customer business requirements research results and provide input on the next generation and long-term vision of The National Map. • National Land Parcel Data. Provide comments/recommendations based upon the National Academy of Sciences study on parcels, and BLM’s strategy for the National Integrated Land System (NILS). • Climate Change. Recommendations on use of geospatial information to address the challenges of climate change. Potential focus areas: 1) More effective use of declassified information. 2) Impacts on coastal areas • Revitalizing the U.S. national mapping function. Several issues, including public domain vs. restricted information, and the future role and evolution of the National Applications Office in coordination and declassification of geospatial data and information.

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