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SpatialNews.com Press Release
Review of Draft Framework Data Standards
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The Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) invites comments from all interested parties on draft framework data standards. The public review period begins July 30, 2004 and ends October 30, 2004. These standards were developed through the Geospatial One-Stop e-Government initiative. They establish common requirements to facilitate data exchange for seven themes of geospatial data fundamental to many different Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications. The seven geospatial data themes are: geodetic control, elevation, orthoimagery, hydrography, transportation, cadastral, and governmental unit boundaries. To participate in the FGDC public review, register at the Framework Standard Registered Review site, http://www.fgdc.gov/RReview. Registration data will provide demographic statistics needed to assure broad participation in public review and ensure that reviewers are aware of copyright requirements. The confidentiality of reviewers’ personal information will be maintained.
The FGDC coordinates the development of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure, which encompasses the policies, standards, and procedures for organizations to cooperatively produce and share geographic data. The 19 federal agencies that make up the FGDC are developing the NSDI in cooperation with organizations from State, local and tribal governments, the academic community, and the private sector. More information on the FGDC and the NSDI is available at www.fgdc.gov.
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