Federal Geographic Data Committee Seeks Comments on Draft NSDI Strategic Plan

The U. S. Geological Survey announced that the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) is seeking public comments on the draft strategic plan for the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI). The draft NSDI strategic plan has been developed with inputs from a variety of sources, including FGDC member agencies, the National Geospatial Advisory Committee, and geospatial partner organizations. The plan describes a broad national vision for the NSDI, and includes goals and objectives for the Federal government’s role in continued sustainable development of the NSDI. Following the public comment period, a revised draft of the plan will be prepared for final review and adoption by the FGDC Steering Committee. Following completion of the strategic plan, the FGDC will develop more detailed project plans for the goals and objectives in the strategic plan.

Draft NSDI Strategic Plan – Public Comment Version (Version 2, 7/31/2013) [PDF]

NSDI Strategic Plan Comment Form [XLS] (Please use this form to provide comments. Comments should be submitted tonsdicomments@fgdc.gov by August 21, 2013)

Visit the NSDI Strategic Plan page for more information about the NSDI strategic planning process and activities

DATES: Comments should be submitted by Wednesday, August 21, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Comments can be submitted electronically to: nsdicomments@fgdc.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Mahoney, U.S. Geological Survey (206-220-4621).

Chart: http://www.fgdc.gov/nsdi-plan/draft-nsdi-strategic-plana8093public-comment-version-7-31-2013.pdf