NSDI 2.0: Implementing Change, Challenges and Opportunities

NSGIC Annual ConferenceCleveland, Ohio

Ivan B. DeLoatch, Executive DirectorOctober 6, 2009

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Coordination of Geospatial Activities

Background

Governance

Key Accomplishments

Current Activities

Strengths and Weaknesses

Incentives for sharing

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FGDC - Background

1990: Revision of OMB Circular A-16 formally establishes FGDC

1994: Executive Order 12906 calls for development of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) and charters FGDC to lead and coordinate the effort

2002 OMB Circular A-16, Revised Established OMB as Vice Chair

E-Government Act 2002, Section 2162003 Executive Order 12906, Revised

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FGDC – Background cont.

The FGDC is the government-wide policy and coordination body for federal geospatial activities in support of the NSDI.

FGDC includes 28 member agencies and provides a focal point for geospatial policy, leveraging of resources, data sharing, standards, and coordination with a wide variety of partners and stakeholders.

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National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI)

NSDI was conceptualized in 1992-93

Vision“….that current and accurate

geospatial data will be readily available on a local, national and global basis to contribute to economic growth, environmental quality and stability and social progress”.

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NSDI (as defined in EO 12906)“National Spatial Data Infrastructure" ("NSDI") ….. the technology, policies, standards, and human resources necessary to acquire, process, store, distribute, and improve utilization of geospatial data”.

The components of the NSDI are data themes, metadata, the National Spatial Data Clearinghouse, standards, and partnerships.

Some evolution has occurred over the years with the advancement of the www, web services, applications, service oriented architectures, etc.

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NSDI EvolutionStronger roles by stakeholdersIncrease in usage, high demandExpected commodityBigger, stronger, fasterNew mechanisms-new and better technology, social networks, applicationsOpen, transparent, and innovative

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FGDC GovernanceFGDC Steering Committee

Members are of Senior Agency Officials for Geospatial Information (SAOGIs), who are designated as directed by OMB Memorandum M-06-07.

SAOGIs are policy-level officials (Assistant Secretary/CIO level) who have responsibility, accountability, and authority for geospatial activities with their organizations.

Secretary of DOI (Chair) and Deputy Director for Management of OMB (Vice Chair)

New Executive Committee Provides assistance to the FGDC Chair and Vice Chair; facilitate the

activities of the Steering Committee Subset of Steering Committee - Consists of agencies with major

geospatial responsibilities (DOI, USDA, DHS, DOD, DOC, EPA)FGDC Coordination Group –

Working-level group – Senior geospatial program managers Operation oversight

Provides operational oversight for Geospatial LoBFGDC Working Groups/Thematic Subcommittees

Conduct ongoing standards & data activities

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Revised Diagram based on August 4 CG meetingExecutive Committee

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Steering Committee

Coordination Group Secretariat Staff

National GeospatialAdvisory Committee

Technology &

Architecture

Users/Historic

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HomelandSecurity

Metadata Standards Common Services

Lifecycle Management

Grants & Contracts

Geo-Enabled Business

Cadastral

Cultural and Demographic Statistics

Geodetic Control

Geologic

Marine and Coastal Spatial Data

Spatial Water Data

Wetlands

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Cross Cutting Working Groups Geospatial Line of Business Work Groups

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Federal Geospatial Coordination

•Support senior agency level direction on geospatial coordination and cooperative efforts

•Provide support, coordination and expertise to the federal geospatial coordination committees, initiatives, work groups, and subcommittees

•Provide innovative solutions to geospatial coordination operations

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FGDC Secretariat

Executive Director Ivan B. DeLoatchDeputy Executive Director Ken ShafferInteragency Liaison Patricia Phillips CAP/Grants Coordinator

Gita Urban-MathieuxSenior Advisor/Architect Doug NebertFramework/Partnerships Milo RobinsonAdministrationCarol GreenoughSenior Policy AdvisorJohn Mahoney

International Program Al Stevens (volunteer)Metadata Coordinator Sharon ShinStandards Julie Maitra Tribal Outreach Bonnie GallahanWebsite CoordinatorVaishal ShethProgram Analyst Roxanne LambSenior Program ManagerLew Sanford

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FGDC - AccomplishmentsStandards

Developed and implemented over two dozen standards used nationally and internationally that facilitate the development, sharing, and use of geospatial data. NIST recognizes FGDC endorsed standards for E-Gov.

Partnerships Facilitated and entered into hundreds of partnerships with the

stakeholders from the geospatial community to support the development of the NSDI.

Geospatial Line of Business Presidential Initiative to optimize and standardize common solutions

and leverage investments in geospatial data and technology Framework to address the investment challenges

Clearinghouse Network Established the NSDI data clearinghouse which has access to over

350 clearinghouse nodes throughout the country and serves as the backbone for Geospatial On Stop.

Metadata The champion for the development and use of metadata that today

provides the geospatial community the ability to search and discovery data and information from thousands of sources.

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Current Activities

Recovery.gov/Data.gov FGDC agency representatives assisting the CIO

Council/AIC, OMB, and RATB on the geo-enablement of Recovery.gov and on the inclusion of geospatial datasets in Data.gov.

Geospatial Line of Business Transition from Presidential Initiative to operational

program SmartBuy

Implementation of government-wide SmartBuy contract for leveraged acquisition of geospatial software with the potential for significant savings to taxpayers.

National Geospatial Advisory Committee Collaborating on supporting the Administration’s priorities National Geospatial Policy and Strategy Priority data sets, i.e., imagery, parcels, The National Map

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NSDI Strengths and WeaknessesStrengths

Leadership – when actively engaged Partnerships Strong Business Case/needs Resources – when leveraged/applied

Weaknesses Accountability mechanisms Stronger incentives Sustainable funding models Data themes currently in OMB Circular A-16

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NSDI Incentives

Cost savings and cost avoidanceEfficiencies and minimize duplicationNational consistency for data comparabilityMore efficient data discovery and accessLeveraging our technical capabilities and expertiseMaking a differenceBetter services for the public

Thank you!