Participation is open to United States agencies, organizations, companies, and citizens.
Application for membership is made in the same manner as for non-FGDC federal membership. Interested Persons Upon written request from a voting age citizen of the United States which states the person's purpose, interest, and qualifications to be a member and upon approval of a majority of all members attending the SWG meeting at which the request is presented by the SWG Chair, the person will be designated a member. In order to vote, the member must be in good standing according to the membership conditions. Notification of Meeting Schedules and Agendas To facilitate active participation and informed voting, the SWG will notify all members of meeting schedules and agendas. Except in special circumstances, schedules will be established at least 10 weeks in advance of the time for a SWG meeting and agendas will be established at least 3 weeks prior to the meeting.