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NSDI Future Directions Initiative Towards a National Geospatial Strategy and Implementation Plan

NSDI Future Directions Initiative Towards a National Geospatial Strategy and Implementation Plan. Ivan B. DeLoatch FGDC Staff Director. Acknowledgements. Future Directions Planning Team Coordination Group Members Various Partner Organizations Writing Team. Future Directions Initiative.

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NSDI Future Directions Initiative Towards a National Geospatial Strategy and Implementation Plan

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  1. NSDI Future Directions InitiativeTowards a National Geospatial Strategy and Implementation Plan Ivan B. DeLoatch FGDC Staff Director

  2. Acknowledgements • Future Directions Planning Team • Coordination Group Members • Various Partner Organizations • Writing Team

  3. Future Directions Initiative • Purpose: Draft a National Geospatial Strategy for the further development of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) • Product: A Plan of Action for the FGDC and the geospatial community

  4. Drivers • Revised OMB Circular A-16 (2002) • E-Government Act 2002 (Section 216) • President’s Management Agenda • Proposed Legislation • GAO Reports

  5. Background • 1993-1995: NRC Reports suggest creation of the NSDI • 1994: First strategic plan for NSDI • 1994: EO 12906 • 1997: Strategic Plan updated • 2000: Design Study Team Report

  6. Project Milestones • Framed Project & Organized Team • Conducted Activities & Collected Data • Drafted & Finalized Report • Drafted Action Plans to Support Implementation of Goals • Report Results to Steering Committee

  7. Methodologies • Focus Groups & Forums • Interviews • Workshops • Visioning Sessions • Document Preparation & Review

  8. Consistent Messages • Define national goals • Improve FGDC coordination • Redefine the structure of the FGDC • Make framework real • Support implementation with training and education • Implement revised OMB Circular A-16 • Leverage resources through partnerships • Define relationship among FGDC, The National Map andGOS

  9. Action Areas • Forging Partnerships with Purpose • Making Framework Real • Communicating the Message A geospatial strategy for the nation

  10. Forging Partnerships With Purpose Goal: • By 2010, a governance structure that includes representatives of all stakeholder groups guides the development of the NSDI.

  11. Objectives • By 2005, options for restructuring the FGDC to make it more effective and inclusive are identified, evaluated and acted upon. • By 2005, agreements are in place to facilitate participation of the private sector and utility industry in building the NSDI. • By 2007, twenty tribes are engaged and contributing to the development of the NSDI. • By 2007, over fifty state/territory coordinating councils are in place and routinely contributing to the governance of the NSDI. • By 2008, ten non-geospatial national organizations are engaged in and contributing to the NSDI.

  12. Making Framework Real Goal: • By 2010, nationally coordinated programs that include collection, documentation, access, and utilization of data are in place for generating the framework data themes.

  13. Objectives • By 2005, American National Standards (ANS) for framework data themes are approved, adopted, and implemented. • By 2006, FGDC member organizations use FGDCaccepted metadata standards and publish to the Geospatial One-Stop portal. • By 2006, consensus-based standards and Web protocols for access to framework data are adopted and used by Federal, state and local agencies. • By 2007, 50 percent of the 133 urban areas have data for all framework themes. • By 2008, American National Standards (ANS) for additional data themes of national significance as identified in revised OMB Circular A-16 are adopted by Federal departments and independent agencies.

  14. Communicating the Message Goal: • By 2010, the NSDI is recognized across the nation as the primary mechanism for assuring access to reliable geospatial data.

  15. Objectives • By 2005, a comprehensive business case that demonstrates the value of geographic data to government, business and academia is compiled and articulated. • By 2005, a strategic communications plan is developed and implemented. • By 2006, training and education programs are in place to support implementation of framework standards and national initiatives to develop the NSDI.

  16. FGDC Next Steps Mobilize for Implementation • Select Action Teams • Develop Project Plans • Develop Monitoring System

  17. Steering Committee Actions • Endorse goals and objectives as outlined for a national geospatial strategy. • Renew the commitment of departments and independent agencies to coordinate geospatial activities and resources.

  18. Discussion

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