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Discussion – Development of 2012 NGAC Guidance. Ivan DeLoatch NGAC Meeting January 12, 2012. Issues Facing the Geospatial Community. Purpose of the Session: Solicit input and ideas to be considered in the development of the 2012 FGDC guidance to the NGAC . Overview Brainstorm Next Steps.
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Discussion – Development of 2012 NGAC Guidance Ivan DeLoatch NGAC Meeting January 12, 2012
Issues Facing the Geospatial Community • Purpose of the Session: Solicit input and ideas to be considered in the development of the 2012 FGDC guidance to the NGAC. • Overview • Brainstorm • Next Steps
Proposed Guidance Development Process • Brainstorm ideas with NGAC & solicit additional input by email: January • Discuss & solicit input from SC/CG: Jan-Feb • Refine issues & brief leadership: February • Finalize Guidance: March • Initial review with NGAC: early April • Officially present to NGAC: mid April
Issues Facing the Geospatial Community • What are the most critical issues or challenges facing the geospatial community in the next 3 years? • What may be some of the key roles of the federal government in helping to address those challenges or issues? • What topics might the NGAC explore to assist the FGDC in addressing those issues?
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