The title of the standard should be descriptive of the standards project. Date of Proposal Include the date of submission of the proposal. Type of Standard Proposed Indicate what type of geospatial data standard is being proposed, as defined in the FGDC Standards Reference Model. Submitting Organization Include name of the organization advancing the proposal. This organization does not need to be the same as the development group that will produce the standard.
Objectives Explain the purpose of the standard.
Scope Describe the bounds of the standard. Clearly state what the standard will include and for what applications shall it be used, as well as what it will not include and to which applications it will not pertain. Development Approach Recommend an approach to producing the standard. Development and Completion Schedule Outline a plan for development and a schedule for completion of the project. Include the anticipated frequency and durations of meetings and a target date for releasing a draft for public review.