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Summary of October 2008 NGAC Meeting

Learn about recent advances in geospatial tech, policy recommendations, land parcel data study, and more from the October 2008 NGAC meeting.

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Summary of October 2008 NGAC Meeting

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  1. Summary of October 2008 NGAC Meeting FGDC Coordination Group Meeting November 4, 2008

  2. October 2008 NGAC Agenda • “Changing Landscape” White Paper • Transition Paper • National Land Parcel Data Study • Update on Imagery for the Nation (IFTN) • Update on upcoming Geospatial LoB Products • Refinement of NGAC Plan of Action • Subcommittee Activities

  3. “Changing Landscape” White Paper • Subgroup Lead – Dave Cowen • Purpose – Develop paper summarizing significant recent advances in geospatial technology and expansion of uses within government, business, and by the public. • Audience – Appointees, senior managers, key stakeholders • Actions: • NGAC approved paper in concept • Final comments/edits by Oct 24 • Allen Carroll/National Geographic – will provide final editing/layout • Printable PDF by end of December

  4. Transition Paper • Subgroup Lead – Matt O’Connell • Purpose – Develop recommendations on geospatial policies and opportunities for next administration • Actions: • NGAC provided conceptual approval for recommendations related to: • Federal Coordination/Leadership • Key Geospatial Initiatives • Statutory/Policy Recommendations • Workforce/Education • Subgroup update paper to reflect NGAC discussions • NGAC Recommendations Paper forwarded to FGDC

  5. National Land Parcel Data • Subgroup Lead – Dave Cowen • Purpose – NGAC review and advice related to the recommendations in the NRC National Land Parcel Data Study • Actions: • NGAC endorsed recommendations in NRC report, and identified a set of comments related to the recommendations • NGAC recommends that immediate action be taken on Recommendation #1 in the NRC report (designation of land parcel coordinator) • NGAC recommends that FGDC, through the Cadastral Subcommittee, convene a stakeholder group to address parcel data issues related to the mortgage crisis. • 10/17/08 Steering Committee Discussion – response activities underway

  6. Updates for NGAC Imagery for the Nation • Update on IFTN implementation activities • Report on status of issues identified in NGAC endorsement Geospatial Line of Business • Update on LoB implementation activities • Request for NGAC feedback to FGDC on Draft Supplemental Circular A-16 Guidance (Fall 2008) • Update on LoB SmartBuy initiative – encouragement for NGAC and others to respond to Request for Information (as individuals, not as advisory committee activity)

  7. Revising NGAC Action Plan Approach: • Address two - three decision-making issues/initiatives per meeting • Tee up emerging issues for the next meeting • Provide updates and progress on ongoing initiatives • Subcommittees and action teams to work on tasks between meetings • Subcommittees, in cooperation with Chair/DFO, develop project plans/milestones

  8. NGAC Guidance Initial Focus Areas/Issues 1. Advancing the National Spatial Data Infrastructure • NSDI - Future Roles and Responsibilities of Key Players 2. Public-Private Partnerships • Investment Strategy 3. Management of Federal Geospatial Resources • OMB Circular A-16 4. Data Initiatives • Imagery for the Nation • The National Map • National Land Parcel Data * Letter from FGDC Chair to NGAC Chair, April 2008

  9. Emerging Issues & Initiatives • Implementation/next steps of Transition Recommendations • Geospatial Line of Business - Review of A-16 Supplemental Guidance • The National Map • Partnerships - Public/Private; Public/Public • Outreach & Communications

  10. Revised NGAC Subcommittees

  11. February Agenda Items • Next NGAC Meeting: Feb 4-5, 2009, Alexandria, VA Major Discussion Topics: • Circular A-16 Supplemental Guidance • The National Map Follow-on Activities: • Transition Recommendations • Vision • Parcels Status Reports: • Partnerships • Communications

  12. Questions?

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