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    News FGDC Seeks Nominations for National Geospatial Advisory Committee

                                    The Department of the Interior and the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) are seeking nominations for appointment to the National Geospatial Advisory Committee (NGAC). Nominations received through this call for nominations may be used to fill vacancies on the NGAC that will become available in 2015 and 2016.
The NGAC provides recommendations and advice to the federal government on national geospatial policy issues and the management of national geospatial programs and allows the federal government to hear views and opinions that are representative of partners in the geospatial community. The NGAC was established by the Department of the Interior on behalf of the FGDC under the authority of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA).
Nominations for appointment to the NGAC should be submitted electronically to ngacnominations@fgdc.gov by July 17, 2015. Nominations may come from employers, associations, professional organizations, or other geospatial organizations. Nominations should include a resume providing an adequate description of the nominee’s qualifications, including information that would enable the Department of the Interior to make an informed decision regarding meeting the membership requirements of the Committee and permit the Department of the Interior to contact a potential member. Nominees are strongly encouraged to include supporting letters from constituents, trade associations, alliances, and/or other organizations that indicate the support by a meaningful constituency for the nominee. Additional information may be requested from nominees.
The NGAC includes up to 30 members, selected to generally achieve a balanced representation of the viewpoints of the various types of entities involved in national geospatial activities. NGAC members are appointed for staggered terms. Individuals who are Federally registered lobbyists are ineligible to serve on all FACA and non-FACA boards, committees, or councils in an individual capacity. The term "individual capacity" refers to individuals who are appointed to exercise their own individual best judgment on behalf of the government, such as when they are designated Special Government Employees, rather than being appointed to represent a particular interest.
Final selection and appointment of NGAC members will be made by the Secretary of the Interior. Members of the Committee serve without compensation. However, members may be reimbursed for per diem and travel expenses incurred while attending Committee meetings in accordance with the Federal travel regulations as implemented by the Department of the Interior.
The NGAC operates under the requirements of FACA. The purpose of FACA, which was enacted by the Congress in 1972, is to ensure that advice rendered to the executive branch by the various advisory committees, task forces, boards, and commissions formed over the years by Congress and the President, is both objective and accessible to the public. FACA formalized a process for establishing, operating, overseeing, and terminating these advisory bodies. The U.S. General Services Administration is responsible for implementing FACA. Additional information about FACA may be found at the FACA Web site (www.gsa.gov/faca).
Additional information about the NGAC may be found on the NGAC web page at www.fgdc.gov/ngac.
Contact
For additional information or questions, please contact John Mahoney (jmahoney [at] usgs.gov, 206-220-4621), or Ivan DeLoatch (ideloatch [at] usgs.gov, 703-648-5752)

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                            FGDC 2014 Annual Report now available

                                    Cover of 2014 FGDC Annual Report

The 2014 annual report, in HTML and PDF versions, is posted on the
**FGDC website**.  The report provides a summary of
program, management, and performance information and describes the
FGDC’s actions over the past year to facilitate sustainable development
and dissemination of geospatial data and technology. It also includes
many Federal agency success stories, NGAC contributions, and FGDC
accomplishments, such as the implementing the National Spatial Data
Infrastructure (NSDI) strategic plan and the National Geospatial Data
Asset management plan, continuing support for the Geospatial Platform,
international efforts, and the endorsement of two new geospatial
standards.

Many thanks to all the agencies
and individuals who contributed content and provided review and
comments.

If you would like a printed version of the report please contact us
at fgdc@fgdc.gov.

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                            North Carolina 2015 GIS Conference - "Mobile and Global"

                                    The North
Carolina 2015 GIS Conference - "Mobile and Global" is being
held February 25-27,
2015 in Raleigh, NC.  Since 1987, the NC GIS
Conference has brought together professionals from across the state to
share their experience and learn about current trends and technologies
affecting the GIS community.



The conference
includes a wide range of topics relevant across the spectrum of
geospatial issues, from Emergency Preparedness to Policy; from Open
Source to Unmanned Aircraft Systems; from a Statewide Master Address
Database to Making Communities More Healthy.



For more
information and registration visit the  North Carolina 2015
GIS Conference website: http://ncgisconference.com/index.html

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                            Public review of draft revised Digital orthoimagery standard closes March 24

                                    The Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) is conducting a public review of the draft Part 2 (revision), Digital Orthoimagery, of the FGDC Geographic Information Framework Data Standard.

                                       

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                            FGDC endorses the Real Property Asset Data Standard (RPADS), FGDC-STD-019-2014

                                    At its September 24, 2013 meeting, the FGDC Standards Working Group voted to recommend FGDC endorsement of the Real Property Asset Data Standard (RPADS).  The FGDC Coordination Group (CG) subsequently approved RPADS for FGDC endorsement by letter ballot.  The FGDC Steering Committee endorsed RPADS through a ballot that closed Friday, February 7, 2014.

                                       

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                            In memory of our colleague and friend Doug NebertJun06
                                In memory of our colleague and friend Doug Nebert

                                    It is with extreme sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the loss of our highly respected colleague and friend, and a member of the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) family, Doug Nebert, who died in a plane crash in Oregon on May 31, 2014.
A long-time employee, friend, and colleague, Doug's career spanned over 30 years of service with USGS and the FGDC Secretariat. Ever committed to furthering the availability and use of geospatial and mapping technologies to address important issues, Doug was known nationally and internationally for his expertise, technical ability, and dedication to building cooperative relationships, integrated technical solutions, and development of spatial data infrastructures. His role in the geospatial community, both in the US and internationally, was primarily to help others advance their own capabilities. His vast expertise, leadership and eagerness to help others has been critical to our shared success. The effects of Doug's loss will be felt by colleagues and friends around the world.
A number of organizations have established sites and blogs where expressions of sympathy, condolences and stories can be shared.
Digital Coast Blog (http://csc.noaa.gov/geozone/doug_nebert/)
Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) Blog (http://www.opengeospatial.org/blog/2038)
Group on Earth Observations (http://www.earthobservations.org/art_201406_doug_nebert.shtml)Doug's family has expressed that for people who want to express their thoughts, sympathies and condolences to the family, please send these to:
Ms. Dee Nebert and Family c/o Tyee Lodge 4925 NW Woody Way Newport, OR  97365
Dates for the Memorial Services to celebrate Doug’s life are currently scheduled for July 5th in Newport Oregon and August 16th at 2 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Reston, Virginia.
The family conveyed that if anyone would like to make a contribution, they wish that donations be sent to two different charities in Doug’s and his granddaughter Zoey Wahl’s honor.
Donations can be made in Zoey’s name to the Teddy Bears for Kids program by clicking here.
In Doug’s name, donations can be made to the Young Eagles program by clicking here.

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                            2014 GSDI Small Grants Awarded

                                    **The Global Spatial Data Infrastructure (GSDI) Association is
pleased to announce that four proposals have received awards from the
2014 Small Grants Program.**
The GSDI Association has allocated resources from the Geoconnections
Program of Natural Resources Canada to fund the program to support
national or sub-national activities that foster partnerships, develop
in-country technical capacity, improve data compatibility and access,
and increase political support for spatial data infrastructure. The
U.S. Federal Geographic Data Committee Office of the Secretariat and
the GISCorps of The Urban and Regional Information Systems Association
(URISA) also support the program.

A Call for Proposals was issued
in March 2014, resulting in 40 proposals, which were reviewed by
volunteers from six continents from organizations in over 20 countries.
The proposals selected for funding, from Ghana, Uganda, Belize and
Armenia, are listed below.

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Title: **Establishing standards-based web mapping and data
access services using open source geospatial software technologies for
CERSGIS**

Institution: Centre for Remote Sensing and Geographic Information
Services (CERSGIS), University of Ghana, Legon.

Project summary: The project is focused on the development of a
clearinghouse for spatial data for CERSGIS and is a case study for the
full-scale implementation of recommendations and activities for the
National Spatial Development Framework for Ghana. Project activities
include:

Develop data policies and standards.

Develop metadata for the datasets based on the defined
standards.

Implement web-based spatial data infrastructure portal for public
access to the datasets.

Workshop to present the SDI portal to stakeholders.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Title: **Towards GIS Interoperability For Environmental
Protection And Sustainable Development**

Institution: Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.

Project summary: Develop a structured organization of geodata and
geographic information based on internationally accepted OGC and ISO
standards to guarantee interoperability in Uganda. Planned activities
include:

Evaluate the existing spatial datasets and value of
geoinformation.

Document spatial data according to the ISO 19115 standard.

Develop a one-stop gateway to discover, access and evaluate spatial
data.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Title: **Developing a reliable agriculture GIS database for
Belize through partnership with key stakeholder**

Institution: Land Information Center, Ministry of Natural Resources
and Agriculture, Belmopan, Belize.

Project summary: Develop a reliable agriculture GIS database in
collaboration with agriculture stakeholders in the country:

Establish an Agriculture GIS data integration working group
consisting of key stakeholders from governmental, private sector, and
other relevant stakeholders.

Identify the types of agriculture related data and data gaps that
exist for large farms (and commercial farms) within the country.

Establish standards for data integration exercises based on
identified needs of stakeholders, best practices, and international
standards.

Develop and provide accessibility of the final database through the
Belize NSDI geoportal to enable improved decision-making within this
sector.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Title: **Introducing EnviroSDI for Armenia: Piloting publicly
accessible online platform**

Institution: Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography, National
Academy of Sciences, Republic of Armenia.

Project summary: The proposed project will create an online SDI
open-source based platform (Ushahidi may be one option), enabling the
non-profit sector and the wider public to access a wide range of
geographic data including base maps and sector specific thematic maps.
The main components of the project are:

Designing the concept of the online SDI platform, with the
specifics of it use (users) in mind;

Developing (customizing an existing open-source platform) and
rolling out the SDI (online);

Populating it with base maps; and

Populating the platform with geographic (environmental,
conservation) thematic data collected during the field fieldwork over a
pilot area.**For more information please visit the GSDI Small Grants
Program web page.**

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                            NGDA Management Plan Approved

                                    The FGDC Steering Committee has approved the final version of the National
Geospatial Data Asset Management Plan (formerly known as the A-16
Portfolio Management Implementation Plan).  This has truly been a
collaborative effort involving a host of FGDC member agencies and
partner organizations. 
The plan outlines the actions needed for our oversight responsibility
to institute a portfolio management process to support the
implementation of the OMB Circular A-16 Supplemental Guidance and to
address the portfolio management goals in the recently developed
2014-2016 NSDI Strategic Plan.  The plan is also designed to
address key drivers including Administration priorities and FGDC
strategic initiatives.

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                            Announcing the Availability of Geoplatform.gov / Data.gov Catalog Service for the Web

                                    The Geospatial Platform team is pleased to announce the availability
of an open standards compliant catalog service API supporting Geoplatform.gov and Data.gov.
Supporting the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) Catalog Service for the
Web (CSW) it provides an interface for query and presentation of
results regarding data, services, and applications registered with the
Geospatial Platform and data.gov. Any client supporting CSW (desktop
GIS, Web application, client library, etc.) can integrate the new
Geoplatform.gov / Data.gov CSW endpoints.

The CSW endpoints support the OGC CSW 2.0.2 standard as well as the
ISO Metadata Application 1.0.0 Profile. The response is transmitted as
XML conforming to the ISO or Dublin Core metadata schemas. Brief,
Summary, and Full responses can be requested, delivering different
amounts of information to the requestor based on these common
standards. API documentation is available under Resources on the
Geoplatform.gov site.

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                            Unified Federal Review Coordination Group Action Item Update

                                    At the 18 February 2014 FGDC Coordination Group meeting, Deidre
McCarthy (Cultural Resource Subcommittee) briefed the Coordination
Group on the ongoing Unified Federal Review led by FEMA and DHS to
develop a unified federal environmental and historic preservation
review process relating to disaster recovery projects.  Data and
IT deliverables for this effort are being coordinated by DHS and the
National Park Service (Chair of the Cultural Resource Subcommittee)
with input from interagency working group members.  These
deliverables include a compilation of existing digital data standards
for natural and cultural resources, as well as general standards for
GIS data.  A spreadsheet containing the identified standards and
explanations of the standards was presented to the Coordination Group
for review and comment before being submitted to the Unified Federal
Review Steering Group as a final product.  The Standards Working
Group provided the only comments/edits received.  All of these
changes were incorporated into the document and the final version was
submitted to the Unified Federal Review Steering Committee on 24
February 2014.

Comments, Edits and Suggestions included:

Addition of a comment field to provide additional explanation
relative to the standard creation/process/development

Correct titles for standards and status updates

Corrected links for standards information

Addition of standards not included in previous drafts

Removal of standards due to status change, duplication or relevance
to subject matterStandards included on the final submission:

**FGDC Standards**

FGDC-STD-001-1998 (Content Standard for Digital Geospatial
Metadata)

FGDC-STD-002-1998 (Spatial Data Transfer Standard)

FGDC-STD-007.1-1998 (Geospatial Positioning Standards:  Part
1, Reporting Methodology)

FGDC-STD-014-2008 (Geographic Information Framework Data
Standard)

FGDC-STD-014.3-2008 (Geographic Information Framework Data
Standard, Part 3, Elevation)

FGDC-STD-014.6-2008 (Geographic Information Framework Data Content
Standard, Part 6, Hydrography)

FGDC-STD-014.5-2008 (Governmental Unit and Other Geographic Area
Boundaries)

FGDC-STD-016-2011 (United States Thoroughfare, Landmark, and Postal
Address Data Standard)

**FGDC Endorsed Standards**

ANSI-INCITS 446-2008 (Information Technology-Identifying Attributes
for Names Physical and Cultural Geographic Features, except roads and
highways)

ISO 19107:2003 (Geographic Information-Spatial Schema)

ISO 19108:2002 (Geographic Information-Temporal Schema)

ISO 19110:2005 (Geographic Information-Methodology for Feature
Cataloguing)

ISO 19111:2007 (Geographic Information-Spatial Referencing by
Coordinates)

ISO 19115:2003 (Geographic Information-Metadata)

ISO 6709:2008 (Standards Representation of Geographic Point
Locations)

ISO 19104:2008 (Geographic Information-Terminology)

ISO 19136:2007 (Geographic Information-Geography Markup
Language)

ISO 19138:2006 (Geographic Information-Data Quality Measures)

**Other Federal Standards Activities**

Geospatial Intelligence Standards Working Group

FGDC Cultural Resource Subcommittee

Environmental Data Standards Council

Earth Science Data and Information System (ESDIS) Standards
Office

**Federal Agency or Resource Specific Standards**

*FGDC Discontinued Standards Projects*

Environmental Hazards Geospatial Data Content Standard

Hydrographic Data Content Standard for Coastal and Inland
Waterways

Riparian Mapping Standard

National Hydrography Framework Data Standard

Federal Standards for Delineation of Hydrologic Unit
Boundaries*FGDC In Development Standards Projects and Resource Specific
Existing Standards*

FGDC-STD-017-2011 (Federal Trails Data Standards)

US Government Real Property Asset Data Standard

ANSI-INCITS 353:2006 (Spatial Data Standards for Facilities,
Infrastructure and Environment)

FGDC-STD-001.1-1999 (Content Standard for Digital Geospatial
Metadata:  Part I, Biological Data Profile)

FGDC-STD-001.2-2001 (Content Standard for Digital Geospatial
Metadata:  Part 2, Metadata Profile for Shoreline Data)

FGDC-STD-004-2013 (Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater
Habitats in the United States)

FGDC-STD-005-2008 (National Vegetation Classification Standard,
Version2)

FGDC-STD-006 (Soil Geographic Data Standard)

FGDC-STD-015-2009 (Wetlands Mapping Standard)

FGDC-STD-018-2012 (Coastal and Marine Ecological Classification
Standard)

INCITS 145-1986 (Codes for Identification of Hydrologic Units in
the US and the Caribbean Outlying Areas)

Earth Cover Classification Standard (discontinued)

Geologic Data Model

Shoreline Data Content Standard

Content Standards for Framework Land Elevation Data

Cultural Resources Geospatial Data Content Standard

**Agency Specific Standards Projects and Resource Specific
Existing Standards**

BLM – Standard for Transmittal of GIS Data to SHPO Data
Systems

DHS – National Information Exchange Model

DoD – Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure and
Environment

FS – Cultural Properties Data Standard

NPS – Cultural Resource Spatial Data Transfer Standard

Nez Perce Tribe – Cultural Resource Spatial Data

Wildfire – GIS Standard Operating Procedures on Incidents

EPA – Biological Taxonomy Data Standard

EPA – Enforcement and Compliance Data Standard

EPA – ESAR: Project V2

EPA – Facility Site Identification Data Standard

EPA – Permitting Information Data Standard

EPA – Tribal Identifier Data Standard

EPA – Areas of Critical Environmental Concern

BLM – Easements and Rights-of-Way Data Standard

BLM – Resource Area Boundaries

BLM – Wild and Scenic Rivers Data Standard

FWS – Critical Habitat Spatial Data Specifications

FWS – Ecosystem Unit Boundaries

USGS – National Hydrography Dataset Standards

NRCS – Watershed Boundary Data

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                            FGDC endorses the OpenGIS Web Feature Service 2.0 Interface Standard

                                    At its September 24, 2013 meeting, the FGDC Standards Working Group voted to recommend FGDC endorsement of Web Feature Service (WFS) 2.0.  The FGDC Coordination Group (CG) subsequently approved WFS 2.0 for FGDC endorsement by letter ballot.  The FGDC Steering Committee endorsed WFS 2.0 through a ballot that closed Friday, February 7, 2014.

                                       

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                            Interior Department Appoints 17 Members to National Geospatial Advisory Committee

                                    February 20, 2014

                                       

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                            FGDC 2013 Annual Report now available

                                    Cover of 2013 FGDC Annual Report

The 2013 annual report, in HTML and PDF versions, is posted on the
**FGDC website**.  The report provides management and
performance information and describes the significant actions the FGDC
has taken over the past year to facilitate continued, integrated, and
sustainable development and dissemination of geospatial data and
technology. It also includes many of  agencies' success stories,
NGAC contributions, and FGDC accomplishments, such as, the launching of
Version 2 of the Geospatial Platform, the endorsement five new
geospatial standards, and the draft of the updated strategic plan for
the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI).

Thank you to all the agencies and individuals who contributed
content and provided review and comments.

If you would like a printed version of the report please contact us
at fgdc@fgdc.gov.

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                            FGDC Steering Committee Approves the NSDI Strategic Plan for 2014-2016

                                    On December 17, 2013, the FGDC Steering Committee approved the
National Spatial Data Infrastructure Strategic Plan for
2014–2016.

The Plan was developed during 2013 through extensive consultation
with Federal agencies, the National Geospatial Advisory Committee
(NGAC), and with partners and stakeholders across the geospatial
community. This external input was instrumental in shaping the plan and
in reflecting the perspectives of the broader geospatial community. The
plan describes a shared national vision of the NSDI and includes a set
of goals and objectives for the role of Federal agencies in achieving
this vision:

The NSDI leverages investments in people, technology, data, and
procedures to create and provide the geospatial knowledge required
to understand, protect, and promote our national and global
interests.

The goals and objectives in the plan define areas of critical
importance to the continued development of the NSDI and provide a
framework for the Federal geospatial community’s responsibilities over
the next 3 years.

The plan is posted at National Spatial Data
Infrastructure Strategic Plan 2014–2016 (PDF)

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                            FGDC requests comment on proposal to withdraw Spatial Data Transfer Standard (SDTS), Parts 1-7

                                    Comments on the FGDC proposal to withdraw the Spatial Data Transfer Standard, Parts 1-7, shall be submitted to Ms. Julie Binder Maitra, FGDC Standards Coordinator, jmaitra@fgdc.gov, by Friday, February 21, 2014. 

This notice was published in the Federal Register, https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/12/09/2013-28624/proposal-to-withdraw-spatial-data-transfer-standard-parts-1-7

                                       

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                            FGDC invites participation in HIFLD WG Meeting focused on Climate Data and Mapping for Infrastructure Resilience

                                    On behalf of the HIFLD members (NGA, DoD, DHS, and USGS) we would
like to invite you participate in the upcoming working group meeting
focused on Climate Data and Mapping for Infrastructure Resilience.

This meeting will be held on Nov 13-14, in-person at USGS in Reston,
VA and via webinar.

More information about this meeting is available on the meeting
event page.

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                            FGDC endorses the Wetlands Classification Standard, Second edition

                                    The FGDC Steering Committee has endorsed the Wetlands Classification Standard, Second edition.

                                       

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                            NSDI CAP cancelled for FY 2013 and 2014

                                    The National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) Cooperative
Agreements Program (CAP) managed by the Federal Geographic Data
Committee (FGDC) Office of the Secretariat (OS) will not be soliciting
projects in FY2013 or FY2014. As a result of sequestration budget
impacts, the Federal funding portion of this cost-share program is no
longer available. We recognize the announcement for this decision for
FY2013 is delayed; this was done in order to explore all perceived
options prior to canceling this year’s announcement. Active projects
will continue to be supported through their scheduled completions. 2014
would have marked the 20th anniversary of this long-standing
collaborative cost-share program between Federal and non-federal
partners to advance the nation’s spatial data infrastructure.

For the full announcement please go **here**.

For addition information you may contact Gita Urban-Mathieux,
burbanma@fgdc.gov.

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                            FGDC endorses the Time Space Position Information (TSPI) Version 2.0 standard

                                    The FGDC Steering Committee has endorsed the TSPI standard Version 2.0

                                       

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                            FGDC Seeks Comments on Draft NSDI Strategic Plan

                                    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).

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