FGDC Business Update FGDC Secretariat Report CG Agenda Items Revised 4/12/10

FGDC Business UpdateFGDC Secretariat Report

CG Agenda ItemsRevised 4/12/10

Ken ShafferFGDC Deputy Executive Director

703-648-5740kmshaffer@fgdc.gov

April 13, 2010 Coordination Group

Meeting

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BackgroundThis presentation contains information that supplements a set of read-aheads on the topics covered in the CG meeting and will be used as a walk-though of all the topics at the CG meeting. Use this presentation before reviewing the read-aheads in order to gain context.

Materials will not be presented in full at the meeting, it is the responsibility of the attendees to review the material prior to the meeting, as per CG standard operating procedures.

FGDC Business Update - current FGDC initiatives/activitiesFGDC Secretariat Report - Secretariat staff activities (outside of

support for business operations)CG Agenda Items - items on the Coordination Group (CG)

agenda with references to any read-aheads

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FGDC Business UpdateMonthly Decisions SummaryCG Topics for Executive Committee MeetingGeospatial Line of Business UpdateMonthly Geospatial LoB ReportNational Geospatial ForumNational Information Exchange Model (NIEM) Evaluation Request

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FGDC Secretariat ReportNational Geospatial Advisory Committee UpdateExecutive Committee, March 18, 2010Executive Committee Special Session, April 14, 2010

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CG Agenda ItemsExecutive Committee Liaison UpdateData.govNational Ocean Coastal Mapping PlanWetlands Subcommittee ReportStandards Survey DiscussionmyUSGS Web TutorialGeospatial PlatformPlace-Based PolicyImagery for the NationA-16 Supplemental Guidance UpdateNational Information Exchange Model (NIEM) Overview

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Monthly Decisions Summary

Coordination Group none

Steering Committee DOI Secretary Ken Salazar will serve as

FGDC ChairExecutive Committee none

Contact: Ken Shaffer, FGDC, kmshaffer@fgdc.govRead ahead: none

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CG Topics for Executive Committee Meeting

Input discussion … What items does the CG want to take to the 5/5 ExCom meeting?

Contact: Ken Shaffer, FGDC, kmshaffer@fgdc.govRead ahead: none

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Geospatial Line of Business Update

GeoLoB YTD OverviewCommon Service WG StatusGeo-Enabled Business WG StatusLifecycle WG StatusEstablishing new themes from A-16 Circular.

Contact: Lew Sanford, FGDC, lsanford@fgdc.govRead ahead: None

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Geo LoB YTD OverviewFY2009 FY2010 FY2011

WORK GROUP & TASKS Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1

Architecture & Technology WG •Geospatial Profile Completed•Segment Architecture Plan Concept Draft•Geo-Cloud Sandbox Initiative Plan Reqmts Deploy

Geo-enabled WG •Manage communication strategy On-going•Facilitate place-based strategy Plan Pilot Deploy team(s)•Develop place-based curriculum Draft Test/Update

Grants & Contracts WG Plan•2CFR grant clauses GPC Draft Review Review Add to 2CFR•FAR contract clauses FAR Draft Review Review Add to FAR

Common Services WG •Geo-SmartBUY Partial Award to Final•Federal Service Plan Select Deploy•Multi-agency Enterprise Agreement Plan Requirements RFI/RFP Evaluate Award

Lifecycle WG•A-16 Supplemental Completed Annual Update w/OMB•A-16 Adhoc-Supplemental Revised In draft•Portfolio Management Process Draft Socialize Maturity Model Final process•Theme & Dataset Inventory Updated Plan Select Evaluate Review Update

Geospatial LoB - MPT•Oversee WG Performance On-going

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Preliminary analysisMetadata Editors – reviewed and updated available products; summary will be shared and posted to FGDC websiteCommon geo-coding service – reviewed GeoCommons option for cloud-based approach; will work with HUD to look at scope and flexibility of service offering in April.

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Long-term goalCollecting requirements for GPS receiversComplex requirements cross multiple business areas from civilian GPS devices, to scientific, to “.mil” specificationsEvaluating options to determine productive acquisition or direction. If your agency has requirements to contribute please share with CSWG.

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Deferred items from top five

LIDAR deferred as CSWG target based on USGS project initiation.Remote sensing deferred pending discussion with DHS regarding planned action in this area. CSWG contributes needs survey demonstrating agency interest.

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Needs survey outcomesCategory Product Total Score

(of 60)

Software Metadata editor (compliant, web-enabled, flexible/ customizable) 42.98

Hardware/ Infrastructure GPS Receivers 42.02 Data/ Data Services LiDAR 41.00

Data/ Data Services Remote Sensing Land Cover Change Detection 40.60

Data/ Data Services Common geocoding service 40.30

Data/ Data Services National street centerline built to a common standard 38.82

Hardware/ Infrastructure Common Cloud Hosting Environment 38.10

Data/ Data Services National address point file built to a common standard 35.50

Software Map tracker 33.10 Software Interactive mapping service 30.16 Software Locator application 25.68

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GEB StatusStatus Developed Geo-enabling Curriculum for agencies

seeking education around using geo-enabling in draft

Seeking place-based use case opportunities to aid partner agencies with best practices, metadata and business cases useful in their capital planning or other geo-enabling strategies.

Use Cases and Factsheets 14 Factsheets posted to www.fgdc.gov website Use Cases available on Quickr Best practices document completed

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LMWG StatusStatus

FY 2010 products include: Supplemental Guidance in draft ProposedProposed portfolio management process and

draft organizational metrics A-16 scope, theme definitions, draft list of national

geospatial data assets, and validation approach will be reviewed today

Staffing 12-15 members attend meetings and review products; 3-4

actively in product development Need additional SMEs for targeted product development

Will require active participation for 1-2 month periods of time (e.g. BMPs)

Will need SME participation to complete FY2010 BMP objectives

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Establishing new themesLifecycle WG efforts are putting forward a reduction in the number of themes from current Circular A-16 This supports the need for better integrated

themes with associated datasets with sound quality management processes and consistency across data provider agencies.

Agency attention is critical so that alignment is accepted and ensures consistency within the community for policy, architecture and lifecycle standards.

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New A-16 Themes & associated NGDA Datasets

New NGDA Theme Dataset(s) Agency Comments

Agrilculture and Food Common Resource Area (CRA) USDA - NRCS Marisa Capriotti: Should go under Theme Soils

Agrilculture and Food Crops: Cropland Data Layer USDA-NASSMarisa Capriotti: Could go under Theme Land Use--Land Cover

Biology Critical Habitat DOI-FWS

BiologyECOMAP Datasets (Ecological Subregions: Sections and Subsections for the Conterminous United States )

USDA-FS

Biology Endangered Species DOI-FWSBiology Environmental Sensitivity Index Maps DOC-NOAABiology Fisheries Closure and Habitat Areas DOC-NOAABiology GAP Program Dataset DOI-USGSBiology National Standardized Ecosystems Dataset DOI-USGSBoundaries Contiguous Zone DOC-NOAABoundaries Continental Shelf Boundary Data DOC-NOAABoundaries Continental Shelf Boundary Data DOI-MMSBoundaries Cultural Landscape Boundaries DOI-NPSBoundaries Cultural Resource Survey Boundaries DOI-NPSBoundaries Ethnographic Resource Boundaries DOI-NPSBoundaries Exclusive Economic Zone DOC-NOAA

BoundariesHistoric Buildings Boundaries

DOI-NPSMarisa Capriotti: Could go under Theme Cultural Resources

BoundariesHistoric Districts Boundaries

DOI-NPSMarisa Capriotti: Could go under Theme Cultural Resources

BoundariesHistoric Objects Boundaries

DOI-NPSMarisa Capriotti: Could go under Theme Cultural Resources

BoundariesHistoric Structures Boundaries

DOI-NPSMarisa Capriotti: Could go under Theme Cultural Resources

Boundaries National Boundaries Dataset - National Map DOI-USGSBoundaries Other Cultural Resource Boundaries DOI-NPSBoundaries Projected Boundaries DOI-MMSBoundaries Territorial Sea DOC-NOAABoundaries 5-digit ZIP Code Tabulation Area (Census 2000) DOC-CensusBoundaries Alaska Native Regional Corporation (2010 Census) DOC-CensusBoundaries Alaska Native Regional Corporation (Census 2000) DOC-CensusBoundaries All Lines (2010 Census) DOC-CensusBoundaries American Indian Tribal Subdivision (2010 Census) DOC-CensusBoundaries American Indian Tribal Subdivision (Census 2000) DOC-Census

BoundariesAmerican Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian Area (2000 Census)

DOC-Census

BoundariesAmerican Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian Area (2010 Census)

DOC-Census

Boundaries Census Tract (2010 Census) DOC-CensusBoundaries Census Tract (Census 2000) DOC-CensusBoundaries Combined New England City and Town Area (2010 Census) DOC-CensusBoundaries Congressional District (108th) DOC-CensusBoundaries Congressional District (111th) DOC-CensusBoundaries Consolidated City (2010 Census) DOC-CensusBoundaries Consolidated City (Census 2000) DOC-CensusBoundaries County and Equivalent (2010 Census) DOC-CensusBoundaries County and Equivalent (Census 2000) DOC-CensusBoundaries County Subdivision (2010 Census) DOC-CensusBoundaries County Subdivision (Census 2000) DOC-CensusBoundaries Elementary School District (2010 Census) DOC-CensusBoundaries Elementary School District (Census 2000) DOC-CensusBoundaries Metropolitan Division (2010 Census) DOC-Census

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Monthly Geospatial LoB Report

GeoLob “At-a-Glance”GeoLob Monthly Status Report

Contact: Lew Sanford, lsanford@fgdc.govRead ahead: GeoLoB At A Glance – March 2010.pdf; Geo LoB Geo LoB Monthly Status Report March 2010.pdf

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National Geospatial Forum2nd Forum targeted for May 2010Audience – broad Federal and non-federal communityDiscussion about the development of a national place-based policyPossible State, Local, or Tribal place-based exampleFederal exampleThe event will be hosted on-line, last 1 1/2 hours, and included a brief introductory presentation followed by a facilitated discussion between panelists and participantsEvent planning continues

Contact: Arista Salimi Maher, FGDC, amaher@usgs.gov Read ahead: none

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NIEM Evaluation Request

Contact: Doug Nebert, FGDC, ddnebert@fgdc.govRead ahead: none

NIEM – National Information Exchange ModelDefines the “load” within a data packet that can be read by anyone who is using the NIEMIn your FY11 Passback, a provision asked all agencies to evaluate the adoption and use of the NIEMRecognized that NIEM may not be the solution in all casesEmail NIEMPMO@niem.govNIEM PMO in DHS is available to assist agencies with their evaluations and questionsSeries of upcoming training sessionsA&T workgroup to address (on agenda today)

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NIEM Evaluation RequestSent on behalf of Kshemendra Paul, Federal Chief ArchitectBy 5/1/2010, all agencies shall evaluate the adoption and use of the National Information Exchange Model as the basis for developing reference information exchange package descriptions to support specification and implementation of reusable cross-boundary information exchanges. A cross-boundary information exchange is one that crosses a bureau or agency boundary, including information sharing with international, State, local, tribal, industry, or non-governmental organization partners. The evaluation should include an alternatives analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and gaps or issues, if any, in governance and cost sharing based on provided template. To provide guidance and tools to help you meet this requirement, the Office of Management and Budget has scheduled a NIEM Overview Briefing on Friday January 29, 2010.Evaluations are intended to be performed at the program/office levelRequest and responses go through the agency CIO’s office.

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FGDC Secretariat ReportNational Geospatial Advisory Committee UpdateExecutive Committee, March 18, 2010Executive Committee Special Session, April 14, 2010

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NGAC UpdateNGAC met on March 24-25 in Washington, DCNewly-appointed NGAC members were in attendanceAndrew Jackson, DOI, announced that Secretary Ken Salazar will serve as Chair of the FGDC. Mr. Jackson also briefed the Committee on Secretary Salazar’s priorities.Adrienne Walker and Kshemendra Paul (OMB) briefed the Committee on investment management concepts (portfolio management and segment architecture (read-ahead link below)FGDC provided new guidance to the NGACNGAC agreed on new subcommittee structure to address the FGDC guidance Meeting materials are posted at: www.fgdc.gov/ngacThe next NGAC meeting will take place on June 22-23 in Shepherdstown, WV

Contact: John Mahoney, FGDC, jmahoney@fgdc.govRead ahead: http://www.fgdc.gov/ngac/meetings/march-2010/index_html “Investment Management Concepts - OMB” (ppt)

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ExCom Mar. 18, 2010 Meeting

Geospatial PlatformIFTN Activities

Business Case update Imagery licensing discussion (Clear30)

Data.gov follow-up discussionRevisions to CFO Council document discussion

Plans for joint meeting between CFOC and ExCom

National Land Cover Change Follow-up discussionFGDC Virtual Forum updateMarch NGAC Meeting overview

Contact: Ivan DeLoatch, FGDC, ideloatch@fgdc.govRead ahead: none

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ExCom Apr.14, Special Session

Geospatial Platform“Modernization Roadmap for the Geospatial Platform”, presentation (on agenda today)Supporting document in draftMorning – ExCom only discussions on overview and path forwardAfternoon – Joint ExCom/CG session with updates/changes from the morning sessionThis will be the response to President’s budget request and OMB to be submitted mid April.

Contact: Ivan DeLoatch, FGDC, ideloatch@fgdc.govRead ahead: none

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CG Agenda ItemsExecutive Committee Liaison UpdateData.govNational Ocean Coastal Mapping PlanWetlands Subcommittee ReportStandards Survey DiscussionmyUSGS Web TutorialGeospatial PlatformPlace-Based PolicyImagery for the NationA-16 Supplemental Guidance UpdateNational Information Exchange Model (NIEM) Overview

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Executive Committee Liaison Update

Jerry Johnston, EPA, is representing the ExCom as the Liaison to CG for today’s meeting.There will be an update on the ExCom’s current activities.

Contact: Jerry Johnston, EPA, johnston.jerry@epa.govRead ahead: None

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Data.gov

PresentationGeneral activities update

Contact: Jerry Johnston, EPA, johnston.jerry@epa.govRead ahead: None

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Data.govData.gov has set a goal of having 250,000 records in data.gov by 5/21/10 (1-year anniversary)ExCom has asked the CG members to propose data sets that should be in data.govData.gov V2 planning and execution has begunDevelopment has been divided into teams, each focusing on one aspect, e.g. geospatial, web interface, reporting, etc.Lead for Geospatial Team are Jerry Johnston, EPA; Karen Siderelis, DOI; Dan Cotter, DHSActive engagement on how to integrate GOS with data.gov

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National Ocean Coastal Mapping Plan

Presentation on Congressional ReportGeneral Activities Update

Contact: Roger Parsons, NOAA, roger.l.parsons@noaa.govRead ahead: None

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Wetlands Subcommittee Report

PresentationGeneral Activities Update

Contact: Bill Wilen, FWS, bill_wilen@fws.govRead aheads: Wetlands Mapping Standard Implementation Plan v1 2-4-2010.doc; Wetlands Subcommittee - 2010 Work Plan.doc; Wetlands Subcommittee - Public version of classification maintenance proposal.doc; Wetlands Subcommittee Update - Bill Wilen.ppt

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Standards Survey Discussion

Presentation of Survey ResultsDiscussion

Need more active participation in the Standards Working Group

Contact: Julie Binder Maitra, FGDC, jmaitra@fgdc.govRead ahead: FGDC Standards Process Survey Summary v1.ppt; FGDC_process_Review_Survey_Results Draft v1.doc

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myUSGS Web Tutorial

Walk-Through of Main Features/How-ToInformation on how the site is organized

Contact: Vaishal Sheth, FGDC, vsheth@fgdc.govRead ahead: fgdc-myusgs-cg-041310.ppt

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Geospatial PlatformPresentationExCom Special Session tomorrow (April 14) at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) – New Gallery RoomExCom Only session from 9 am – 12 pmExCom/CG Joint session (Feds Only) from 1 pm – 4 pm

Contact: Ivan DeLoatch, FGDC, ideloatch@fgdc.govRead ahead: Geospatial Platform PPT v_0_3.pptx; Geospatial Platform v_0_3.docx

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Place-Based PolicyGeneral Activities Update

Contact: Ivan DeLoatch, FGDC, ideloatch@fgdc.govRead ahead: None

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Place-Based Policy - Background

Executive Office of the President Memorandum M-09-28: “Developing Effective Place-Based Policies for the FY 2011 Budget, August 11, 2009”OMB Budget Data Request No. 09-42: “Place-Based Policies and Programs”

“… to advance the Administration’s domestic and fiscal priorities and to increase the impact of government dollars by leveraging place-conscious planning and place-based programming.” “Place-based policies leverage investments by focusing resources in targeted places and drawing on the compounding effect of well-coordinated action. Effective place-based policies can influence how rural and metropolitan areas develop, how well they function as places to live, work, operate a business, preserve heritage, and more. Such policies can also streamline otherwise redundant and disconnected programs.”FGDC support/participation in Place-based policies in continued discussionshttp://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/assets/memoranda_fy2009/m09-28.pdfContact: Ivan DeLoatch, ideloatch@fgdc.gov

Read ahead: none

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Place-Based PolicyFGDC Executive Committee and leadership in on-going discussions with Executive Office of the President (EOP) leadershipMany proposals from agency budget offices received by OMB in response to the memoAre CG members aware of any proposals from their agencies?

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Imagery for the NationGeneral Activities UpdateThe IFTN Draft Phase 1 Plan is having final edits incorporated

Compilation of the appendix and supporting websitePending distribution to the Steering Committee, Coordination Group and NGAC

IFTN Business CaseExCom, NDOP, USGS supplying imagery licensing requirements to evaluate the Clear30 product

Contact: Vicki Lukas, USGS, vlukas@usgs.govRead ahead: None

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A-16 Supplemental Guidance

Current StatusKey ImplicationsFGDC Website as a Resource for Supporting Reference Documents

Contact: Lew Sanford, FGDC, lsanford@fgdc.govRead ahead: A-16 Supplemental Guidance Update 042010 – Lew Sanford.ppt

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National Information Exchange Model (NIEM)

Presentation/Overview

Contact: Doug Nebert, FGDC, ddnebert@fgdc.govRead ahead: NIEM Request - Doug Nebert.ppt

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Ken ShafferFGDC Deputy Executive Director

703-648-5740kmshaffer@fgdc.gov