April NGAC Meeting /NSDI Strategic Plan Update

FGDC Coordination Group MeetingApril 9, 2013

National Geospatial Advisory Committee

Dr. Robert Austin, NGAC Chair*City of Tampa, FL

Mr. Bert GranbergState of Utah

Mr. Matthew O’Connell Private Investor

Dr. Jerry Johnston, NGAC Vice-Chair U.S. Department of the Interior

Mr. Frank Harjo*Muscogee (Creek) Nation

Mr. Patrick OlsonAero-Metric, Inc.

Mr. Talbot J. Brooks*Delta State University, MS

Mr. Michael Jones*Google, Inc.

Mr. Mark ReichardtOpen Geospatial Consortium, Inc.

Mr. Richard Clark State of Montana (Ret.)

Mr. Jack H. Maguire*County of Lexington, SC

Dr. Douglas Richardson*Association of American Geographers

Dr. Keith Clarke*University of California, Santa Barbara

Dr. E. Donald McKayIllinois State Geological Survey

Mr. Anthony SpicciState of Missouri

Mr. Steve Coast*Microsoft Corporation

Dr. Carolyn J. Merry*The Ohio State University

Mr. Gary ThompsonState of North Carolina

Mr. Jack Dangermond ESRI

Ms. Anne Hale MiglaresePlanetiQ, Inc.

Mr. Gene TrobiaState of Arizona

Mr. David DiSera* EMA, Inc.

Mr. Roger Mitchell*MDA Information Systems, Inc.

Ms. Molly VogtOregon Metro

Prof. Joanne Irene GabrynowiczUniversity of Mississippi Law School

Dr. Michele Motsko*National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

Mr. David WyattEastern Band of Cherokee Indians

Mr. Matthew Gentile*Deloitte Financial Advisory Services, LLP

Dr. Timothy NyergesUniversity of Washington

* Appointed January 2013

2013 FGDC Guidance to NGACGuidance Topics

NSDI Strategic Plan Vision Role of Federal Government External Factors

Geospatial PlatformA-16/Portfolio ManagementLandsat Advisory GroupPotential Future Issues

Geolocation Privacy, National Address Database, National 3D Elevation Program, National Parcel Data, Transportation for the Nation

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April 3, 2013 NGAC Web MeetingAGENDA TOPICS

Welcome & Meeting Overview Bob Austin

Leadership Dialogue Anne Castle

Overview of FGDC Guidance Ivan DeLoatch

NSDI Strategic Plan Dan Cotter

Geospatial Platform/Data Sharing Models Jerry Johnston

A-16/Portfolio Management Adrian Gardner

Landsat Tim Newman

Organizing to Address Guidance Bob Austin

Public Comment Period Attendees

Member Announcements Group

Meeting Summary/Wrap-up Bob Austin

NSDI Strategic Plan – Purpose/ScopePurpose:

Develop a concise, updated strategic plan to guide the Federal government’s activities toward the further development of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI)

Scope:Validate and build consensus around a shared vision of the NSDIDefine the role of the Federal government to further the development of the NSDICollaboratively define the roles and relationships among Federal agencies and non-Federal partners and stakeholdersIdentify 4-5 strategic goals, informed by the geospatial community, for the Federal government to pursue in the next 3 yearsDevelop follow-up implementation plans and performance measures to achieve these goals

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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 NSDI *2. 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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* Addressed in FGDC Guidance to NGAC

NSDI Plan Timeline

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Timeframe Activity Dec – Feb Project Start-up - COMPLETED Feb – Sept * Outreach to external partners, key individuals,

professional meetings, social media, etc. - IN PROGRESS March 5 * Strategic Visioning Workshop - COMPLETED March 7 * NSDI Leaders Forum - COMPLETED Feb - March Develop expanded outline of Strategic Plan – IN PROGESS March 19 * FGDC Steering Committee Meeting - COMPLETED April 3 * NGAC Webinar Meeting - COMPLETED April-May NGAC NSDI Subcommittee – initial input April-May Develop initial draft Strategic Plan (v1) June 11-12 * NGAC Meeting (planned) June 13 * FGDC Steering Committee Meeting June - July Develop revised draft Strategic Plan (v2) July – Aug * Public Comment Period Sept 10-11 * NGAC Meeting (planned) Sept 12 * FGDC Steering Committee Meeting Sept - Oct Develop Final Review Draft Strategic Plan (v3) Oct NGAC Endorsement of Strategic Plan Oct FGDC Approval of Strategic Plan Nov - Dec Final review/approval of Strategic Plan

*Opportunities for public/partner input

DRAFT 4-5-13

NGAC Action Plan

Strategic Plan:Vision

Strategic Plan:Federal Role+

Strategic Plan:External Factors

Geo Platform A-16 Guidance Portfolio Mgt

Landsat (LAG)

Federal LiaisonsD. Cotter (DHS)

I. DeLoatch, (FGDC)

Federal LiaisonJ. Johnston (DOI)

Federal LiaisonA. Gardner (NASA)

Federal LiaisonT. Newman (USGS)

Co-ChairsR. Austin K. Clarke

Co-ChairsM. O’Connell A. Spicci

Co-ChairsD. McKayP. Olson

Co-Chairs(K. Green)R. Mitchell

MembersD. DiSera (Lead)T. BrooksM. GentileD. RichardsonM. Reichardt

MembersG. Trobia (Lead)J. DangermondA. MiglareseM. Vogt

MembersB. Granberg (Lead)D. ClarkF. HarjoM. JonesC. MerryM. Reichardt

MembersS. Coast J. GabrynowiczJ. MaguireD. Wyatt

MembersR. MitchellM. Motsko T. NyergesG. Thompson

MembersJ. GabrynowiczA. Spicci*External Members

Draft 4/3/13

Subcommittee Assignments

NSDI Strategic Plan: VisionGuidance: Provide input to review, validate, and provide perspectives to help

develop a shared vision of the NSDI.Study Questions:

What is the collective vision for the NSDI in 2016? What does it look like? What has the NSDI become? How do we know when we’ve achieved it? Describe the NSDI in behavioral terms.

What sorts of products or services does it offer?What value does it bring to its stakeholders and customers?

Expected Product:Concise written response to questions (2 pages).

Review NSDI vision descriptions & statements from 1994 – 2009. Provide analysis and synthesis.

Liaisons Co-Chairs MembersD. Cotter (DHS)I. DeLoatch (FGDC)

R. Austin, K. Clarke

D. DiSera (Lead), T. Brooks, M. Gentile, D. Richardson, M. Reichardt

NSDI Strategic Plan: Role of the Federal CommunityGuidance: Provide input to help define the current and future role of the Federal

government in advancing the development of the NSDI and to help define the roles and relationships among Federal agencies and non-Federal partners.

Study Questions:What is the role of the federal geospatial community in the further development of the NSDI?What are the roles of the other sectors – non-federal government, academia, or private sector?What is the relationship with and partnerships needed between and among the sectors?

Expected Product:Concise written response to questions (2 pages).

Review outputs from Leaders Forum & Federal Workshop. Provide analysis and synthesis.

Liaison Co-Chairs MembersD. Cotter (DHS)I. DeLoatch (FGDC)

R. Austin, K. Clarke

G. Trobia (Lead), J. Dangermond, A. Miglarese, M. Vogt

NSDI Strategic Plan: External FactorsGuidance: Provide input to help define key external factors and trends in the

geospatial community which will have an impact on the continued development of the NSDI.

Study Questions:What are the external trends or factors that may affect the further development of the NSDI and full implementation of the strategy? Consider industry trends, economic climate, political factors, technology, social media, and uncertainties.

Expected Product:Concise written response to questions (2 pages).

Review outputs from Leaders Forum & Federal Workshop. Provide analysis and synthesis.

Liaison Co-chairs MembersD. Cotter (DHS)I. DeLoatch (FGDC)

R. Austin, K. Clarke

B. Granberg (Lead), D. Clark, F. Harjo, M. Jones, C. Merry, M. Reichardt

Geospatial Platform Implementation/Partnership Models

Guidance: The FGDC requests continuing input and feedback as the Platform moves into implementation phase.

Study Questions:Data as a Service (DAAS) Public-Private Partnerships

How can public-private partnerships to provide DAAS work most effectively? What models or best practices would the NGAC recommend for consideration?

What are the optimal approaches and best practices for public-private partnerships to make commercial data available for execution of government missions?

Geospatial Platform Implementation Provide feedback on technical, administrative, and governance-related

topics relevant to the Geospatial Platform as implementation progresses.Expected Products:

Summary Paper on Public-Private Partnership Models for DAASReal-time feedback via webinar on platform implementation & enhancementsSummary report to NGAC membership documenting feedbackLiaison Co-chairs Members

J. Johnston (DOI)

M. O’Connell, A. Spicci

S. Coast, J. Gabrynowicz, J. Maguire, D. Wyatt

A-16 Guidance/Portfolio Management ImplementationGuidance: Provide continuing feedback and comment on the A-16 /

portfolio management plan as it is developed. Study Questions:

Provide continuing feedback and comment on the A-16 / portfolio management plan as it is developed.

Expected Products:Real-time feedback on the conceptual approach for the A-16 / Portfolio Implementation Plan.Review and written comment on the implementation plan once drafted.

Liaison Co-Chairs MembersA. Gardner (NASA)

D. McKay, P. Olson R. Mitchell, M. Motsko, T. Nyerges, G. Thompson

Landsat Advisory Group (LAG)

Guidance: Provide advice, through the NGAC and in collaboration with the Landsat Science Team, on the requirements, objectives, and actions of the Landsat Program.

Study Questions:Potential new applications of Landsat imageryCurrent and future Landsat data and information product characteristicsNew approaches to data management and distributionDialogue with industry on future development of terrestrial Climate Data Records (CDRs)Review and comment on NRC report – Land Imaging ProgramPartnership opportunities to maintain land imaging capability

Expected Products:Brief paper(s) in response to government questions outlined in guidance

Liaison Co-Chairs MembersT. Newman (USGS) (K. Green)

R. MitchellJ. Gabrynowicz, A. Spicci(other non-NGAC members)

NGAC NSDI Subcommittee Timeline

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Activity Purpose TimeframeJoint Meeting: NSDI Core Team & NGAC Subcommittee

Organizational Meeting & Briefing

4/5/13

Individual Working Groups: Conference Calls & Webinars

Discuss & respond to identified tasks

4/8/13 – 5/3/13

Joint Meeting: NSDI Core Team & NGAC Subcommittee

Status Report, Discussion & Coordination

4/26/13

Draft documents submitted to Core Team

Review & inclusion of concepts & ideas in NSDI Strategic Plan

5/10/13

Subcommittee report to NGAC

Report on activities/ inputs at June NGAC Meeting

6/11-12/13

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Questions?