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This presentation provides supplemental information for the CG meeting agenda items, including reports from various subcommittees and FGDC committee updates. It outlines key discussions, decisions, and upcoming tasks. Attendees are advised to review all materials in advance. Contact FGDC for more details.
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December 11, 2012 Coordination Group Meeting CG Agenda ItemsFGDC Committee Meeting SummariesFGDC Business Update Ken Shaffer FGDC OS Deputy Executive Director 703-648-5740 kmshaffer@usgs.gov 12-7-12 v2
Background This presentation contains information that supplements a set of read-aheads on the topics covered in the CG meeting and will be used as a walk-though of all the topics at the CG meeting. Use this presentation before reviewing the read-aheads in order to gain context. Materials will not be presented in full at the meeting, it is the responsibility of the attendees to review the material prior to the meeting, as per CG standard operating procedures. CG Agenda Items - Items on the Coordination Group (CG) agenda with references to any read-aheads FGDC Committee Meeting Summaries FGDC Business Update - Current FGDC initiatives/activities
CG Agenda Items Geologic Subcommittee Report Standards Work Group Report Wetlands Subcommittee Report FGDC Cooperative Agreement Program (CAP): Iowa ROI Project Report - Federal Only Session - GAO Evaluation Update Geospatial Platform Data Sets / Data Themes
Geologic Subcommittee Report Contact: Dave Soller, USGS, drsoller@usgs.gov • Read ahead: TBD Presentation
Standards Work Group Report Contact: Julie Maitra, FGDC OS, jmaitra@fgdc.gov • Read ahead: Standards Work Group Report – Julie Maitra.pptx Presentation
Wetlands Subcommittee Report Contact: Bill Wilen, FWS, Bill_Wilen@fws.gov • Read ahead: none Presentation
FGDC CAP: Iowa ROI Project Report Contact: Jim Giglierano, State of Iowa, james.giglierano@dnr.iowa.gov Read ahead: Iowa ROI CAP Project Report – Jim Giglierano.ppt Presentation
GAO Evaluation Update Contact: Ivan DeLoatch, FGDC OS, ideloatch@fgdc.gov Read aheads: none -Federal Only- Update on release of report
Geospatial Platform Contact: Ivan DeLoatch, FGDC OS, ideloatch@fgdc.gov • Read aheads: GP2 Design Concepts 201221207.pdf -Federal Only- Update on current activities Discussion of the Executive Committee recommendation on the Symbology Store
Data Sets / Data Themes Contact: Wendy Blake-Coleman, EPA, blake-coleman.wendy@epamail.epa.gov • Read aheads: TBD -Federal Only- A-16 Planning
FGDC Committee Reports Committees’ Decisions Summary CG and SC Monthly Membership Changes Steering Committee Executive Committee National Geospatial Advisory Committee (NGAC) Next Coordination Group Meeting
Committees’ Decisions Summary Contact: Ken Shaffer, FGDC OS, kmshaffer@fgdc.gov Read ahead: none • Steering Committee – 9/20/12 • The SC approved the Geospatial Platform multi-agency investment contributions through FY 2016. • The SC also approved the Geospatial Platform governance structure, as laid out in the Business Plan. • Coordination Group • none • Executive Committee Meeting – 10/26/12 Meeting • The ExCom recommends that the Steering Committee approve the proposed NGDA themes list, including the proposed change to Marine Utilities (utilities theme subject to future revision). • The ExCom notionally supports the Symbology Store Initiative.
CG and SC Monthly Membership Changes Contact: Arista Salimi Maher, FGDC OS, amaher@fgdc.gov Read Aheads: none • No changes this month.
Steering Committee Contact: Arista Maher, FGDC OS, amaher@fgdc.gov Read ahead: none • Last meeting was on 9/20. • Next meeting: TBD (Spring 2013). • Public Session included the following topics: • Geospatial Platform • Geospatial Info Sharing at the Information Sharing Environment (ISE) office • Report out on Sept. 18-19 NGAC Meeting • Fed Only Session consisted of discussions on: • Geospatial Platform Business Plan/Business Case & Next Steps • A-16 Data Themes
Executive Committee Contact: Arista Maher, FGDC OS, amaher@fgdc.gov Read ahead: none • Last meeting: October 26 • ExCom members discussed the A-16 Data Themes, including the Utilities Theme. • ExCom recommended Steering Committee approval of the current NGDA Themes list, including the proposed change to Marine Utilities. (The Utilities Theme will be subject to future revision). • ExCom was updated on the GAO evaluation, the recent activities of NGAC, and the recent activities on the Geospatial Platform. • The Symbology Storefront proposal was discussed, and ExCom members notionally supported its integration into the Geospatial Platform, with the caveat that they may reevaluate support given new information about scope, schedule, transition plan, and costs of the initiative. • Next meeting: TBD
National Geospatial Advisory Committee Contact: John Mahoney, FGDC OS, jmahoney@fgdc.gov Read ahead: none December 3, 2012 Web Meeting Agenda: • Leadership Dialogue • Geospatial Strategy Paper • National Address Database Paper • FGDC Update • NGAC Subcommittee Summary Papers • A-16, Elevation, and NHD Subcommittees • Public Comment • Discussion – Key Issues Facing the Geospatial Community
Geospatial Strategy Paper Contact: John Mahoney, FGDC OS, jmahoney@fgdc.gov Read ahead: none • Purpose: Develop a paper describing geospatial priorities for the next Presidential term • Focus of paper: • Build on and reinforce key recommendations and products developed by the NGAC • Describe the value of geospatial technology in promoting economic growth and enabling cost savings • Keep the paper and recommendations brief and to the point
Geospatial Strategy Paper Contact: John Mahoney, FGDC OS, jmahoney@fgdc.gov Read ahead: none • Background: What is geospatial information technology and why is it important? • Stimulating economic growth through geospatial technology • Using geospatial information to control costs and save taxpayer dollars • Applying geospatial tools to ensure public safety and decision-support
Geospatial Strategy Paper Contact: John Mahoney, FGDC OS, jmahoney@fgdc.gov Read ahead: none • Key Recommendations: • Develop and implement a National Geospatial Policy • Fully implement the Geospatial Platform and geospatial portfolio management • Implement coordinated multi-agency, intergovernmental geospatial data initiatives
National Address Database Paper Contact: John Mahoney, FGDC OS, jmahoney@fgdc.gov Read ahead: none • Purpose: Develop white paper describing: • Need for a National Address Database and the benefits and potential savings and efficiencies that will be realized • Potential concerns about a National Address Database, including privacy issues • Possible approaches for development of a National Address Database, including the roles of federal, state, local, and tribal governments, commercial partners, and other stakeholders
Need for National Address Database Contact: John Mahoney, FGDC OS, jmahoney@fgdc.gov Read ahead: none Support emergency response and public safety Improve government services Defragment current address systems Achieve real and potential cost savings Identify and claim unrealized (secondary) benefits
Potential Concerns Contact: John Mahoney, FGDC OS, jmahoney@fgdc.gov Read ahead: none Census (Title 13) and USPS (Title 39) limits on sharing address data Addresses and public privacy Military addresses Accuracy considerations
Development Options Contact: John Mahoney, FGDC OS, jmahoney@fgdc.gov Read ahead: none Option 1: Single Steward Option 2: Multiple Stewards Option 3: Modify Existing Processes Option 4: Leverage Existing Programs Option 5: State-based Integration And Coordination Hybrid: Combine Options
2013 NGAC Study Topics Contact: John Mahoney, FGDC OS, jmahoney@fgdc.gov Read ahead: none • Discussion to identify potential study topics for 2013 FGDC guidance to NGAC. • Secretariat will also request SC/ExCom/CG input. • Initial NGAC suggestions: • Response to GAO Report • Privacy Issues and Impacts • Geospatial Platform/Portfolio Management • Education and Workforce Development • National Address Database • National Geospatial Services • Real-time GIS • New Technology/New Applications
NGAC 2012 Appointments Contact: John Mahoney, FGDC OS, jmahoney@fgdc.gov Read ahead: none Status: • Approx. 10 of the current 28 NGAC appointments will expire in December 2012 • Interagency Review Panel has developed recommendations for appointments • Recommendations under Department of the Interior review Timeline: • Aug/Sept: Review Panel – evaluation of nominees & development of recommendations to DOI Office of the Secretary • Oct/Nov: Recommendations submitted to Office of Secretary • Sept/Dec: Appointments reviewed/approved/signed • Dec 31, 2012: New appointments take effect
Next Coordination Group Meeting Contact: Arista Salimi Maher, FGDC OS, amaher@fgdc.gov Read ahead: none Tuesday, January 8, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET Meeting will be held at NCPC (and via webinar/telecon). Marine and Coastal Spatial Data Subcommittee Report Data.gov Catalog and Geospatial Platform Integration Metadata Work Group Charter Review Discussion on Possible Transition to Data Themes Reports -Federal Only- Update on Response to GAO Report A-16 Data Sets/Themes Geospatial Platform 2013 Meetings: 1/8, 2/19, 3/12, 4/9, 5/14, 6/11, 7/16, 8/13, 9/10, 10/8, 11/19, 12/10
FGDC Business Update GAO Report Update Geospatial Line of Business and Geospatial Platform Update (by task and subtask) NSDI Cooperative Agreements Program (CAP) FGDC Annual Report Update FGDC Standards Update
GAO Report Update Contact: Ivan DeLoatch, FGDC OS, ideloatch@fgdc.gov Read aheads: none • “OMB and Agencies Need to Make Coordination a Priority to Reduce Duplication” • GAO issued report Nov. 26, 2012 • Departments – actions focus on internal roles/ responsibilities, policy and guidance • Included 22 recommendations • 3 – FGDC • 5 – DOC and NGS (geodetic control) • 6 – DOI and USGS (hydrography) • 7 – DOT (transportation) • 1 – OMB (geospatial investment reporting)
GAO Report Update Recommendations to FGDC • Develop a plan with timeframe to facilitate the implementation of OMB’s portfolio management guidance (goals, performance measures, annual reporting to OMB) • Develop and implement guidance and timeframe for identifying planned geospatial investments using the Geospatial Platform • Create and update a strategic plan with timeframe and implement the plan within the established time frame • (1) a vision statement for the NSDI • (2) outcome-oriented goals and objectives that address all aspects of the NSDI • (3) a description of how the goals and objectives are to be achieved, including a description of the resources needed to achieve the goals and objectives and how the FGDC is to work with other agencies to achieve them • (4) performance measures for achieving the stated goals • (5) external factors that could affect the achievement of the goals and objectives.
GAO Report Update • DOI preparing required response with action plan - due January 10, 2013 • DOI plans to coordinate with DOC and DOT • NSDI Strategic Plan approach – initial thoughts • Include stakeholder input • Utilize the NGAC for recommendations • Include Geospatial Platform and A-16 activities and priorities • Plan should pull from existing materials and not become a large document development effort • Options for strategy meeting in January with agencies who have/are developing strategic plans
Geospatial Line of Business/Platform Contact: Roxanne Lamb, FGDC OS, rhlamb@fgdc.gov Read ahead: None • Managing Partner Activities: • Monitored and coordinated the completion of the 2012 Inter Agency Agreements. (There are still 6 outstanding agreements. Please work with your team to get them completed.) • Conducted Platform Enhancement Sessions • Weekly Meetings • Resource Management • Completed Monthly EVM reports • Updated eCPIC milestones
Interagency Document Status Current as of 12/5/12 Contact: Roxanne Lamb, FGDC OS, rhlamb@fgdc.gov Read ahead: None
Geo LoB/Platform Agency Funding 2014-2016 Contact: Roxanne Lamb, FGDC OS, rhlamb@fgdc.gov Read ahead: None
Geospatial LoB/Platform Update • GeoPlatform 2.0 • Stood up the test environment in the Amazon Cloud • Open source and Esri now available through the GeoPlatform • Drupal test site stood up • Initial redesign concepts for GeoPlatform site prepared • Acquired the ArcGIS online credits Contact: Roxanne Lamb, FGDC OS, rhlamb@fgdc.gov Read ahead: None
Geospatial LoB/Platform Update • A-16 Supplemental Guidance • Reviewed the initial A-16 data tracking spreadsheet • Conducting geodata.gov, data.gov, cross walk of metadata records in comparison to the A-16 tracking spreadsheet • Initiated the discussions on developing the strategy for managing legacy data • Working to hire an A-16 support person for team • Calling together a group to discuss the A-16 implementation path forward, including data walk through guidance Contact: Roxanne Lamb, FGDC OS, rhlamb@fgdc.gov Read ahead: None
NSDI Cooperative Agreements Program • Tentative 2013 Category descriptions posted at: http://www.fgdc.gov/grants/2013CAP/2013CAPDescriptions • Total of 20 possible awards in 8 categories. • Pending approval to post announcement on Grants.gov. Contact: Gita Urban-Mathieux, FGDC, burbanma@fgdc.gov Read ahead: none
2012 FGDC Annual Report Contact: Gita Urban-Mathieux, FGDC, burbanma@fgdc.gov Read ahead: none • Thank you to everyone who provided input! • Report is at the printers. • Report will be available in January 2013. • In print and online.
FGDC Standards Update – December 2012 Contact: Julie Binder Maitra, FGDC OS, jmaitra@fgdc.gov Read Aheads: none • FGDC Standards Activities • CAP Standards Projects • INCITS L1/U.S. TAG Standards Activities • OGC Standards Activities • GWG Standards Activities
FGDC Standards Activities Contact: Julie Binder Maitra, FGDC OS, jmaitra@fgdc.gov Read Aheads: none • Defer to FGDC Standards WG update later this morning.
CAP Standards Projects Contact: Julie Binder Maitra, FGDC OS, jmaitra@fgdc.gov Read Aheads: none • Progress since November 13 CG meeting • 2011 CAP projects • Close-out of “Wetland Mapping Standard Implementation, Outreach and Training Materials” project by Conservation Management Institute, Virginia Tech • 2012 CAP projects • “Transitioning to the FGDC Draft Geologic Map Database Standard: A Washington State Geologic Survey Pilot Project” • 2012-11-09 Interim report due • 2012-11-19 CAP project progress call • 2012-12-10 CAP project progress call • “Building Capacity for Implementation of Distributed Online Metadata Catalogs in the Oregon Coastal and Marine Data Network” • 2012-11-15 CAP project progress call
CAP Standards Projects, continued Contact: Julie Binder Maitra, FGDC OS, jmaitra@fgdc.gov Read Aheads: none • Progress since November 13 CG meeting • 2012 • “Integrating the FGDC National Vegetation Classification (NVC) Standard with the CNPS/CDFG Manual of California Vegetation, second edition” • 2012-11-20 CAP project progress call • “Enhancing Wetland Classification for the FGDC Wetland Mapping Standard in Montana” • 2012-12-01 Interim report • 2012-12-06 CAP project progress call • “Implementation Model Development for FGDC-Standard Cadastral Data - Enabling Seamless Parcel Data Exchange” – Carbon Project • 2012-12-01Interim report due • 2012-12-03 Comments due on draft GMLsf schema: Carbon Project
CAP Standards Projects, continued Contact: Julie Binder Maitra, FGDC OS, jmaitra@fgdc.gov Read Aheads: none • Upcoming • Carbon Project • 2012-12-12 CAP project progress call • Oregon • 2012-01-10 CAP project progress call • 2012-01-15 Interim report due
INCITS L1/U.S. TAG Standards Activities Contact: Julie Binder Maitra, FGDC OS, jmaitra@fgdc.gov Read Aheads: none • Meetings • 2012-11-27 L1/U.S. TAG – prep for ISO/TC 211 • 2012-12-08/12 ISO/TC211 35th Plenary and meeting at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia • 2013-01-07 L1/U.S. TAG • 2013-01-01 L1 Membership dues are due. For more information, visit the INCITS home page, www.incits.org. Membership information is at the right of the page. • Meixia Deng of GMU has been nominated as INCITS L1/U.S. TAG International Representative
OGC Standards Activities Contact: Julie Binder Maitra, FGDC OS, jmaitra@fgdc.gov Read Aheads: none • 2012-12-27 Expressions of interest for participation in an OGC Groundwater Interoperability Experiment are due. USGS is an initiator of this project. See http://www.opengeospatial.org/pressroom/pressreleases/1740. • 2013-01-14/18 OGC TC/PC meeting, Redlands, CA. See http://www.opengeospatial.org/event/1301tc • 2013-01-15 OWS-9 Demonstration • Secure deployment of web services • Compliance testing
GWG Standards Activities Contact: Julie Binder Maitra, FGDC OS, jmaitra@fgdc.gov Read Aheads: none 2012-12-06 Special voting session for Country code standards 13-1 GWG voting session TBD
L1 membership dues deadline L1/U.S. TAG CG meeting CAP project progress call - OR OGC TC/PC Interim report due – OR OGC TC/PC OWS-9 OGC TC/PC OGC TC/PC OGC TC/PC FGDC Standards WG
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