National Geospatial Advisory Committee NGAC Action Plan Discussion

National Geospatial Advisory Committee NGAC Action Plan Discussion February 5, 2009 National Geospatial Advisory Committee

NGAC Purpose n The Committee will provide advice and recommendations related to management of Federal and national geospatial programs, the development of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure, and the implementation of Office of Management and Budget Circular A-16 and Executive Order 12906. The Committee will review and comment upon geospatial policy and management issues and will provide a forum to convey views representative of non-federal stakeholders in the geospatial community. n Under Federal Advisory Committee Act rules, will function solely as an advisory body, providing recommendations on effective management of Federal geospatial programs. In particular, it will provide advice on the development of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI). *NGAC Charter, January 2008 National Geospatial Advisory Committee

NGAC Mission To provide strategies regarding the creation, management and dissemination of cohesive geospatial data, information and knowledge to enable commercial, academic, and nonprofit organizations and all levels of government to more effectively: q q q q empower and serve the public protect our homeland foster economic growth advance science manage our resources prepare for and respond to emergencies govern our nation National Geospatial Advisory Committee

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

Approach - Action Agenda n n 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 National Geospatial Advisory Committee

NGAC Activities to Date n April 2008 Meeting q q q n June 2008 Meeting q q q n Approval of NGAC Mission Statement Briefings on FGDC activities/priorities Initial Plan of Action for NGAC & Establishment of NGAC Subcommittees Approval of the NGAC Bylaws Endorsement & Recommendations on Imagery for the Nation Initial Recommendations on Geospatial LOB October 2008 Meeting q q q Approval of “Changing Landscape” White Paper Approval of Transition Strategy with recommendations Endorsement & Recommendations on National Land Parcel Data Study Update on Imagery for the Nation Update on Geospatial Lo. B Activities/Upcoming Products National Geospatial Advisory Committee

Current NGAC Activities n n n n Transition Activities The National Map OMB Circular A-16 Supplemental Guidance NGAC Vision Land Parcel Update Partnerships Communication Update National Geospatial Advisory Committee

Subcommittees Subcommittee Chair(s) Status - proposed Governance/A-16 Goreham Continuing The National Map Carroll Continuing Partnerships Johnston/Schiller Continuing Communications Green Continuing Parcel Data Cowen Hiatus Transition O’Connell Hiatus Vision Nagy Retire Changing Landscape Cowen Retire National Geospatial Advisory Committee

Emerging Issues & Initiatives n n n Implementation/next steps of Transition Recommendations Geospatial Line of Business - Review of A-16 The National Map Partnerships - Public/Private; Public/Public Outreach & Communications National Geospatial Advisory Committee

May 2009 Agenda Items Major Discussion Topics n n Partnerships Priorities – new Administration (tentative) Follow-on Activities n n The National Map Governance Status Reports: n n n Communications Parcel Data IFTN National Geospatial Advisory Committee