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