The U.S. National Spatial DataInfrastructure
past…present…and future
Ivan B. DeLoatchExecutive Director, Federal Geographic Data Committee
U.S. Geological SurveyDepartment of the Interior
June 18, 2014
INSPIRE Conference 2014
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Presentation Outline
Past Coordination ActivitiesBrief History of the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC)Present Efforts, Current Policies and the Geospatial PlatformFuture Activities and Our New NSDI Strategic Plan (2014 ‐2016)
Beginnings
Efforts to standardize data, share resources and avoid duplication began more than a century ago
1890
U.S. Board on Geographic Names
Executive Order 28 in 1890– “it is desirable that uniform usage in regard to
geographic nomenclature and orthography obtain throughout the Executive Departments of the Government, and particularly upon the maps and charts issued by the various departments and bureaus”
President Benjamin Harrison
U.S. Geographic Board
Created by Executive Order 493 in 1906 – Renamed U.S. Board on Geographic Names– Expanded mandate: avoid duplication of work
and improve the standardization of maps
President Theodore Roosevelt
Board of Surveys and Maps
Created by Executive Order 3206 in 1919Assumed responsibilities of Geographic BoardGoal: A central informationoffice to furnish all map and survey data information within the government as well as from other sourcesInvite the “map using public” to meeting for “conference and advice”
President Woodrow Wilson
Bureau of the Budget Circular A-16
Issued originally in 1953Describes responsibilities of Federal agencies with regard to the coordination of surveying and mapping activitiesRevised and reissued in1967
President Lyndon Johnson
President Dwight Eisenhower
OMB Circular A-16 Updates
1970: Bureau of the Budget reorganized into Office of Management and BudgetRevised and reissued in 1990 and 2002Supplemental Guidance reissued in 2010
President George Bush
President George H. W. Bush
President Barack Obama
OMB Circular A-16 Status
A-16 remains the leading policy document for geospatial coordination in United StatesA-16 explicitly incorporates Executive Order 12906 (since 2002 version)A-16 is the foundation for the Federal Geographic Data Committee (created in 1990)
www.fgdc.gov
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Brief History of the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC)
OMB Circular A-16 1990: Formally established FGDC and designated Secretary of the
Interior as chair 2002: Revised and established OMB as Vice Chair
Executive Order 12906 1994: Called for development of National Spatial Data
Infrastructure (NSDI) and assigned FGDC to lead and coordinate 2003: Revised and recognized Department of Homeland Security
E-Government Act 2002, Section 216 2002: Called for DOI, through the FGDC, to develop common
protocols for geographic information 2014: Reauthorization pending
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FGDC GovernanceSteering Committee Members are Senior Agency Officials for Geospatial Information (SAOGIs), 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 within their organizations Secretary of DOI (Chair) and Deputy Director for Management of OMB (Vice Chair)
Executive Committee Provides assistance to the FGDC Chair and Vice Chair and facilitates activities of Steering
Committee Subset of Steering Committee - Agencies with major geospatial responsibility (DOI, USDA,
DHS, DOD, DOC, EPA, NASA and OMB)
Coordination Group Working-level senior geospatial program managers Operational oversight for FGDC and Geospatial LoB
Working Groups/Thematic Subcommittees Conduct ongoing standards and data activities
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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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Progression of FGDC Initiatives
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Open Government
“Information maintained by the
Federal Government is a national asset.”
President Obama January 21, 2009
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Open Data
President Obama released Executive Order May 9, 2013 “Making Open and Machine Readable the New Default for Government Information”
OMB Memorandum M‐13‐13 “Open Data Policy – Managing Information as an Asset”
Project Open Data
Recent U.S Federal Government Initiatives
Public Access toResearch Results
(OSTP memo 2013‐02‐22)
Open Data Policy (Exec. Order 2013‐05‐09)
Big Earth Data Initiative (BEDI)(proposed FY2014)
Publications
OpenAccessData
Citation
Online Services
Business Data
High‐Value Earth Obs
Cataloging
Research Data
Grantees
Metadata
Standardformats
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Climate Data Initiative
(Exec. Order 13653)
ClimateResilience
Data
OutreachFor
ClimateResilience
The U.S. Government Open Data “Cloud”
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A Call to Action
Budget Language for FY 2011, Direction to create the “Geospatial Platform” Portfolio Management, prioritize investments based on business need
Leverage existing initiatives Improve the governance framework Address the requirements of State, local and tribal agencies
Reuse data, tools and architecture Increase access to geospatial data
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Planning to achieve the vision…
Most Recent Products of Note (see: http://www.fgdc.gov)National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) Strategic Plan (2014‐2016)National Geospatial Data Asset (NGDA) Management Plan
Geospatial Platform is an OMB Shared Service and Line of Business
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Geoplatform.gov WebsiteStandard web portal content News, rotating topical banner, contextual information
Geospatial features of interest Featured maps & apps Trending data Help for developers and data publishers
Content organized by Communities A‐16 Theme Communities Cross‐Agency Collaboration Communities Agency “storefront” Communities Private Communities
Catalog
Map Galleries
Marketplace
Resources and Dashboards
Featured Maps and Apps
Communities – A‐16 Themes
NSDI Strategic Plan Drivers
OMB Circular A-16 GAO Report (GAO-13-94): Geospatial Information – OMB and Agencies Need to Make Coordination a Priority to Reduce Duplication (November 2012)NGAC Paper: Toward A National Geospatial Strategy(December 2012)Digital Government Strategy Open Government Directive Open Data Policy (2013)
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GAO Recommendation (GAO-13-94)…The Secretary of the Interior, as the FGDC chair should establish a time frame for creating and updating a strategic plan to improve coordination and reduce duplication, and create and implement the plan within the established time frame. The plan, at a minimum, should include:1. a vision statement for the NSDI2. outcome-oriented goals and objectives that address all aspects of
the NSDI3. a description of how the goals and objectives are to be achieved,
including a description of the resources needed to achieve the goals and objectives and how the FGDC is to work with other agencies to achieve them
4. performance measures for achieving the stated goals; and 5. external factors that could affect the achievement of the goals and
objectives.
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Federal Input into Strategic PlanNSDI Strategic Visioning Workshop, March 5, 2013
35 participants representing 22 Federal agencies and offices. Key Federal geospatial leaders and managers
FGDC Committee InputPlan was discussed & refined at multiple meetings of FGDC Steering Committee, ExCom, and Coordination Group
NSDI Core TeamInteragency planning team, including Commerce, DHS, Interior, Transportation, and FGDC Secretariat
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NGAC Input into Strategic PlanApril 2013 FGDC Guidance to NGAC:
Provide input to help develop a shared vision of the NSDI.
Provide input to help define the current and future role of the Federal government in the development of the NSDI.
Provide input to help define key external factors and trends in the continued development of the NSDI.
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Initial NGAC subcommittee input – April/May 2013
NGAC paper, “Toward A New Strategic Vision for the National Spatial Data Infrastructure” completed in July
http://www.fgdc.gov/ngac/meetings/june-2013/ngac-nsdi-plan-paper-final-7-31-13.pdf
NSDI Leaders Forums1. March 7 – at Interior2. June 19 – webinar3. August 26 – webinar
ParticipationLeaders of key geospatial organizations and professional associations
PurposeInput and dialogue with key partner organizations on development of strategic plan, role of partners, and suggestions for additional improvements.
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National Spatial Data Infrastructure
Desired Future State of NSDI
• Create network of resources and services
• Facilitate discovery, access and application of resources
• Leverage shared standard-based services
• Develop core set of information layers that interface with nonspatialdata
• Use real-time data feeds and sensor webs
A Shared Vision for the NSDI
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The FGDC has worked with partners and stakeholders, including the members and organizations represented on the National Geospatial Advisory Committee, to collaboratively define a shared national vision that describes the value that the NSDI will bring to its stakeholders and partners.
NSDI Vision Statement
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.
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STRATEGIC GOAL 1:
Develop Capabilities for National Shared Services
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Objective 1.1. Develop geospatial interoperability reference architecture
Objective 1.2. Establish the Geospatial Platform as the Federal geospatial data, services, and applications Web-based service environment
Objective 1.3. Expand the use of cloud computing
Objective 1.4. Promote the use of geospatial multiagency acquisition vehicles for interagency and intergovernmental purchases
STRATEGIC GOAL 2:
Ensure Accountability and Effective Development and Management of Federal Geospatial Resources
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Objective 2.1. Advance the portfolio management process for National Geospatial Data Assets (NGDA)
Objective 2.2. Identify potentially duplicative investments and opportunities for collaborative investments
STRATEGIC GOAL 3:
Convene Leadership of the National Geospatial Community
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Objective 3.1. Lead and participate in the development and coordination of national and international standards applicable to the geospatial community
Objective 3.2. Convene the leadership of the geospatial and nongeospatial communities to develop public/private partnerships and shared approaches for addressing critical national issues
Objective 3.3. Raise awareness of the NSDI and its impact on critical national and international issues
NSDI Plan – ImplementationFGDC Executive Committee will have the lead responsibility for overseeing and monitoring implementation of the plan.NSDI Core Team developing draft implementation framework.A designated Federal official will serve as the champion for each strategic goal. Champions will report to the FGDC ExCom and Steering Committee.Champions will be responsible for overseeing team leaders and action teams addressing each objective and its supporting actions.Action team leaders will develop project plans outlining how the goals and objectives will be achieved. Project plans will include: Detailed tasks and milestones Timelines Responsible parties Performance indicators/measures Identification of resources available to achieve the objectives
The FGDC will work with the NGAC and other partner organizations to collaboratively implement the Strategic Plan.
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Future: Mobile Technologies
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Future: Environmental Challenges
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Future: Ongoing Demand and Supporting Decision-makers
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Thank You for Your Attention!
