National Spatial Data Infrastructure Strategic Plan 2014 - 2016Public Comment Draft (Version 2) July 31, 2013NOTE: This revised draft of the NSDI Strategic Plan (Version 2) has been prepared for public review and comment. Instructions on submitting comments are posted at www.fgdc.gov/nsdi-plan. Comments are due by August 21, 2013. For additional information on the NSDI strategic planning process, please visit: www.fgdc.gov/nsdi-planFederal Geographic Data CommitteeFGDCID-0a1e033b-5563-44c7-aaa8-abced7fe8f88The FGDC, which was formally established by OMB in 1990, is the interagency committee that promotes the coordinated use, sharing, and dissemination of geospatial data in the United States.Office of Management and BudgetOversightThe Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has specific oversight responsibilities for Federal information technology systems and acquisition activities, including geographic information systems, to help ensure their efficient and effective use. Since 1953, OMB has released several iterations of Circular A-16 that, among other requirements, encourages avoidance of duplicative mapping and surveying efforts. These efforts were reinforced in 1994 by Executive Order 12906, "Coordinating Geographic Data Acquisition and Access." Two subsequent laws that reinforce these responsibilities are the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 and the E-Government Act of 2002.PerformerSecretary of the InteriorChairThe Secretary of the Interior is the Chair of the FGDCPerformerDeputy Director for Management of OMBVice-Chairthe Deputy Director for Management of OMB is the committee's Vice-Chair.PerformerU.S. Geological SurveySecretariatThe Department of the Interior provides support for the FGDC through the Office of the Secretariat, which is housed within the U.S. Geological Survey.PerformerNational Geospatial Advisory CommitteeThe FGDC, in collaboration with partners and with input from the National Geospatial Advisory Committee (NGAC), has examined the current and future roles of the Federal government as they relate to the continued development of the NSDI. The following is a summary of the key geospatial roles for the Federal government and relationships with other sectors of the geospatial community.LeadershipThe Federal government will play a critical role in providing institutional leadership for the development and coordination of national and international geospatial policies, the integration of geospatial technology into IT management processes, and in coordinating the resolution of legal and policy issues. The Federal government is in a unique position to convene multiple stakeholders, through mechanisms such as the NGAC, to develop joint approaches to issues affecting multiple sectors. In addition, the Federal community can provide leadership to establish joint acquisitions of geospatial data and services (for example, Smartbuy) with buy-up options for partners.PerformerNational Geospatial Advisory CommitteeThe FGDC, in collaboration with partners and with input from the National Geospatial Advisory Committee (NGAC), has examined the current and future roles of the Federal government as they relate to the continued development of the NSDI. The following is a summary of the key geospatial roles for the Federal government and relationships with other sectors of the geospatial community.PartnerFederal agencies will continue to work together and with State, local, Tribal, regional, academic, and private sector partners to jointly fund and share geospatial data, services, and tools. Emphasis will be placed on improved efficiency, improved effectiveness, and open access as directed by the Administration’s Open Data Policy.PerformerNational Geospatial Advisory CommitteeThe FGDC, in collaboration with partners and with input from the National Geospatial Advisory Committee (NGAC), has examined the current and future roles of the Federal government as they relate to the continued development of the NSDI. The following is a summary of the key geospatial roles for the Federal government and relationships with other sectors of the geospatial community.FacilitatorThe FGDC will facilitate collaboration between and across all levels of government, academia, nonprofits, the private sector, and individuals for research and to create data and information services. To accomplish this role, the Federal community can convene key experts, decision makers, and stakeholders to address common concerns and solve problems. The Federal role will be to work with other levels of government and stakeholders to share data, approaches, and services; to develop best practices to meet common needs; and to clearly delineate responsibilities for agency theme leads under OMB Circular A-16.PerformerNational Geospatial Advisory CommitteeThe FGDC, in collaboration with partners and with input from the National Geospatial Advisory Committee (NGAC), has examined the current and future roles of the Federal government as they relate to the continued development of the NSDI. The following is a summary of the key geospatial roles for the Federal government and relationships with other sectors of the geospatial community.ProviderFederal agencies will focus on providing geospatial services and tools for the use of critical data assets. This focus encompasses the agency mapping activities, framework data, the A-16 categories, metadata and catalogs, and interagency communications. The Federal government should focus on the implementation of the Geospatial Platform as a primary mechanism for collaborative development and distribution of data content via standards-based services.PerformerNational Geospatial Advisory CommitteeThe FGDC, in collaboration with partners and with input from the National Geospatial Advisory Committee (NGAC), has examined the current and future roles of the Federal government as they relate to the continued development of the NSDI. The following is a summary of the key geospatial roles for the Federal government and relationships with other sectors of the geospatial community.CuratorThe Federal community will provide and maintain geospatial content, where appropriate, and focus on delivering services that provide data in standardized, accessible, open formats. The Federal community should take the lead in building and maintaining an online catalog for transparent discovery and access to Federal and other data through the Geospatial Platform and other resources .PerformerNational Geospatial Advisory CommitteeThe FGDC, in collaboration with partners and with input from the National Geospatial Advisory Committee (NGAC), has examined the current and future roles of the Federal government as they relate to the continued development of the NSDI. The following is a summary of the key geospatial roles for the Federal government and relationships with other sectors of the geospatial community.EnablerThe Federal government will play an enabler role to make geospatial data and services more accessible to an expanded audience and to work with partners to develop more timely, accurate, and useful data and services. In this way the Federal government can make State and local information play an enhanced role in national government and business operations.PerformerNational Geospatial Advisory CommitteeThe FGDC, in collaboration with partners and with input from the National Geospatial Advisory Committee (NGAC), has examined the current and future roles of the Federal government as they relate to the continued development of the NSDI. The following is a summary of the key geospatial roles for the Federal government and relationships with other sectors of the geospatial community.Standards and ResearchThe Federal government will promote the continued development of consensus-based standards for interoperability as new technologies and capabilities evolve in order to achieve and maintain an interoperable NSDI network. In addition, the Federal government will effectively coordinate among programs that conduct and (or) sponsor geospatial research to ensure that highest priority needs are addressed; the Federal government will work with partners to better share research results and translate new findings and capabilities into operational activities across appropriate sectors.PerformerThe 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.ID-78d4c946-cfc5-4b4f-b238-3d1061ea24f8[To provide] the technology, policies, standards, and human resources necessary to acquire, process, store, distribute, and improve utilization of geospatial data. e03f8581-f210-404a-9dfb-f65a80c555e3Geospatial DataGuiding Principles -- Federal agencies that produce, collect, maintain, or use spatial data either directly or indirectly will (1) recognize and manage their data as capital assets, (2) facilitate non-Federal participation in the development of the NSDI, and (3) work together through the FGDC to provide for effective and economical use and management of geospatial data in the digital environment for the benefit of the Nation.Capital AssetsNon-Federal ParticipationCollaborationMulti-SourcingEnsure that spatial data from multiple sources (Federal, State, local, regional, and Tribal governments; academia; and the private sector) are available and easily integrated to enhance understanding of our physical, natural, and cultural world.StandardsFacilitate the development of authoritative National Geospatial Data Assets that are complete, accurate, current, standards-compliant, and at the scale needed for shared uses by Federal, State, local, regional, and Tribal governments, academia, and the private sector.Privacy & SecurityProtect the privacy and security of citizens' personal data and ensure the accuracy of statistical information about people, both in raw form and in derived information products.AccessEnable access for all citizens to spatial data, information, and derivative and interpretive products, in accordance with Office of Management and Budget Circulars A-130 and A-16.Proprietary InterestsProtect proprietary interests related to licensed information and data.InteroperabilityEnable interoperability of information systems through the use of open and machine readable formats to enable access to resources from multiple agencies and partners.ROIEnsure that investment and policy decisions consider the expected return on investment and effective use of resources.Shared ServicesDevelop National Shared Services Capabilitiese3102b97-0297-4551-bb9c-b9919bee5c3b1Developing shared services is a vital strategy for delivering geospatial solutions faster, for less money, and with fewer resources. These enterprise approaches take advantage of evolving technologies and methodologies to reduce potential duplication, create innovative tools and technology, and leverage agency budgets and expertise to accomplish agency mission and support functions more efficiently, while also improving quality. The Geospatial Platform initiative is a critical component for the continued development of the NSDI. The Platform is a Web-based first generation service environment that provides access to a suite of well-managed, highly available, and trusted geospatial data, services, applications, and tools for use by Federal agencies and their State, local, Tribal, and regional partners. In addition, the FGDC community and its partners will utilize common cloud computing and enterprise acquisition approaches as mechanisms to leverage technology, close productivity gaps, and combine buying power across agencies for similar needs. This strategic goal describes how the Federal geospatial community will work with partners to develop shared service approaches and leverage the Administration's Federal Information Technology Shared Services Strategy.Interoperability ArchitectureDevelop geospatial interoperability reference architectureID-43e72a74-837d-4f4e-adc4-ee1d15ceea641.1Data Availability Timeliness & CompletenessID-42e274b8-285d-4f13-b684-423a77380273More current, complete data available to all through improving capabilities for NSDI partners to develop, maintain, share, and use geospatial information. TBDCost SavingsDollarsID-6ccb74da-7a70-4287-aad5-8d01145d36b7Cost savings through better leveraging of shared technology infrastructure across the Federal government and among our partners.TBDAction 1.1.1Reference ArchitectureAvailabilityID-3878b49e-ad36-4fed-985e-a981c50709a7Establish reference architecture to assure interoperability utilizing published, open service standards to share data among unclassified; controlled, unclassified information (CUI); and classified domains and missions.TBDAction 1.1.2RoleDefinitionID-36bff47b-6bd5-4668-9e26-b39f489f18ceDefine the role of the Geospatial Platform as a technology and collaboration environment for unclassified geospatial information sharing.TBDAction 1.1.3Requirements, Shared Services & Other InfrastructureIdentificationID-55eb4730-1501-4175-b302-3b4f28664b89ID2-42e274b8-285d-4f13-b684-423a77380273SupportIdentifying requirements, shared services, and other infrastructure will support the availability, timeliness, and completeness of data.de620f30-d7e0-42fd-94a6-f5c93a2f1c22SupportIdentifying requirements, shared services, and other infrastructure will help save costs.Identify Federal Chief Information Officers (CIO) Council requirements, shared services, and other infrastructure that can be reused and leveraged by the NSDI, including access control, search, and discovery.TBDGeospatial PlatformEstablish the Geospatial Platform as the Federal geospatial data, services, and applications Web-based service environmentID-d3e6-20131113T12290944105001.2Information SharingEfficiency & EffectivenessID-d3e19-20131113T1229094410500Efficient, effective use of shared technology infrastructure to encourage and support better information sharing. TBDCost SavingsDollarsID-d3e2-20131113T1233453160500Cost savings through shared geospatial investment planning.TBDAction 1.2.1SLA or IAEstablishmentID-d3e44-20131113T1229094410500Establish Service Level or Interagency Agreements between and among government agencies and the Geospatial Platform Managing Partner.TBDAction 1.2.2Oversignt BodyEstablishmentID-d3e69-20131113T1229094410500Establish the Geospatial Platform Oversight Body and develop its operating procedures, scope, and roles of Federal and non-Federal members.TBDAction 1.2.3Contracting MechanismImplementationID-d3e94-20131113T1229094410500Implement the primary contracting mechanism to continue Platform development and operations and maintenance for FY 2014 and beyond.TBDAction 1.2.4Communities of InterestImplementationID-d3e119-20131113T1229094410500Implement communities of interest on the Geospatial Platform for collaboration, including a shared investment planning “Marketplace” and data theme communities , as outlined in Circular A-16Action 1.2.5Guidance DevelopmentID-d3e4-20131113T125001340500Develop guidance for Federal agencies and their partners that describes how to use the Geospatial Platform to store and publish data and metadata and how to use services in the Platform’s common hosting infrastructure.TBDAction 1.2.6Advice & RecommendationsSolicitationID-d3e4-20131113T1251160330500Solicit advice and recommendations from the NGAC and community partners on ways to expand and enhance the Geospatial Platform for broader use and value by the non-Federal community.TBDAction 1.2.7Implementation PlanDevelopmentID-d3e4-20131113T1252437520500Define the concept and develop an implementation plan for a “Data as a Service” offering within the Geospatial Platform Marketplace.TBDCloud ComputingExpand the use of cloud computingID-d3e6-20131113T13484008405001.3Cost SavingsDollarsID-d3e19-20131113T1348400840500Cost savings through expanded use of commodity cloud hosting capabilities for the benefit of all NSDI partners.TBDAction 1.3.1Mechanism & WorkflowDefinitionID-d3e2-20131113T135328460500Define the mechanism and workflow for Geospatial Platform leveraging of a DOI Foundational Cloud Services offering that will benefit the Platform user community.TBDAction 1.3.2Guidance, Best Practices & Case StudiesProvisionID-d3e44-20131113T1348400840500Provide guidance, best practices, and case studies for agencies considering migration of agency-stored content and services to commodity cloud providers.TBDAction 1.3.3Options PaperDevelopmentID-d3e71-20131113T1348400840500Develop an options paper for expanding the currently defined common hosting environment to look at other capabilities available in the commercial market.TBDAcquisition VehiclesPromote the use of geospatial multiagency acquisition vehicles for interagency and intergovernmental purchases. ID-d3e6-20131113T14025181605001.4Cost SavingsDollarsID-d3e20-20131113T1402518160500Cost savings through better leveraging of the government’s purchasing power when buying goods and services for the benefit of multiple partners.TBDAction 1.4.1InventoryCompletionID-d3e47-20131113T1402518160500Inventory available and planned geospatial acquisition vehicles open to Federal agencies and non-Federal partners.TBDAction 1.4.2MechanismCreationID-d3e73-20131113T1402518160500Create a mechanism for sharing information on the availability and use of consolidated acquisition vehicles.TBDGeospatial ResourcesEnsure Accountability and Effective Development and Management of Federal Geospatial ResourcesID-d3e6-20131113T14141458505002Effective management of geospatial investments will enable the Federal government and its partners to control costs, streamline services, make decisions on eliminating duplication, save taxpayer dollars, and drive efficiency across the Federal government. The OMB Circular A-16 Supplemental Guidance provides guidelines for implementing a portfolio management approach to Federal geospatial investments and managing National Geospatial Data Assets (NGDA) government-wide. This approach will allow identification of datasets that are most critical for meeting the needs of government and stakeholders. This strategic goal describes the actions the Federal geospatial community will take to implement portfolio management to more effectively plan geospatial data collection efforts, assess the status of NGDAs, and minimize duplicative investments.Portfolio ManagementAdvance the portfolio management process for National Geospatial Data Assets (NGDA)ID-d3e24-20131113T14141458505002.1Datasets & ServicesAccessID-d3e37-20131113T1414145850500Increased access to high-priority, documented, and standards-based national geospatial datasets and services. TBDTransparencyEnhancementID-d3e62-20131113T1414145850500Enhanced level of transparency into Federal activities and resources required to manage and provide access to geospatial resources.TBDAction 2.1.1NGDAs & DatasetsIdentificationID-d3e87-20131113T1414145850500Identify foundational NGDAs and high-priority datasets to be included in NSDI portfolio management.TBDAction 2.1.2Roles & ResponsibilitiesDefinitionID-d3e112-20131113T1414145850500Define Federal roles and responsibilities in national data management, including metadata and data delivery, taking into account Circular A-16 Supplemental Guidance portfolio management requirements, Open Data policy, Geospatial Platform, Data.gov, and other relevant requirements.TBDAction 2.1.3Portfolio Management SystemImplementationID-d3e137-20131113T1414145850500Finalize and implement the Circular A-16 Portfolio Management Plan to include reporting investments and defining investment requirements.TBDAction 2.1.4ProcessDevelopmentID-d3e4-20131113T1433107270500Develop a process for monitoring and reporting on the progress of Circular A-16 Data Theme and Geospatial Platform Community management responsibilities, including the use and proliferation of content and technology standards.TBDInvestmentsIdentify potentially duplicative investments and opportunities for collaborative investments.ID-d3e176-20131113T14141458505002.2InformationAvailabilityID-d3e189-20131113T1414145850500Additional information is publicly available on geospatial acquisition plans resulting in cost efficiencies and decreased duplication of effort. 2013-11-13-05:00TBDROIPercentageID-d3e214-20131113T1414145850500Enhanced return on geospatial investments through partnerships across Federal and non-Federal sectors.TBDAction 2.2.1Guidance & InstructionsProvisionID-d3e241-20131113T1414145850500Provide guidance and instructions to Federal agencies on use of the Geospatial Platform Marketplace.TBDAction 2.2.2Process & TechnologyDevelopmentID-d3e269-20131113T1414145850500Develop process and technology implementation to track use of the Geospatial Platform Marketplace and cost savings/avoidance through its application.TBDAction 2.2.3FeedbackSolicitationID-d3e297-20131113T1414145850500Solicit feedback from the Geospatial Platform user community on future requirements for Marketplace functionality.ID-d3e326-20131113T1414145850500LeadershipGoal 3 – Convene Leadership of the National Geospatial Community 3StandardsLead and participate in the development and coordination of national and international standards applicable to the geospatial community 3.1InteroperabilityStandards AdoptionGreater adoption and utilization of geospatial standards resulting in enhanced interoperability of geospatial data, services, and systems. TBDBarriersReductionDecreased barriers to exchanging geospatial content effectively and efficiently by reducing technical impediments to sharing geospatial data and services. TBDAction 3.1.1Consultation & CollaborationConsult and collaborate with nontraditional geospatial communities to advance common standards and approaches. TBDAction 3.1.2PartnershipsDevelopmentDevelop strategic partnerships with existing standards development organizations. TBDAction 3.1.3EngagementEngage the standards community through workshops or online information sharing tools such as Web meetings or social media.TBDIssuesConvene the leadership of the geospatial and nongeospatial communities to develop shared approaches to critical national issues 3.2CollaborationEffectivenessMore effective collaboration in the development and oversight of critical geospatial activities required for the effective management of the NSDI. TBDAction 3.2.1Issues & DecisionsEngagementEngage with the NGAC, key geospatial organizations, and other stakeholders to inform policy decisions and collaboratively identify and address issues of common concern.AwarenessRaise awareness of the NSDI and its impact on critical national issues3.3Understanding, Engagement & InvestmentLevelEnhanced level of understanding, engagement, and investment by all affected communities in the development and maintenance of the national spatial data infrastructure. TBDAction 3.3.1Communication Strategy & Outreach PlanImplementationDevelop and implement a communication strategy and outreach plan to promote the benefits of NSDI data and the goals of the NSDI strategic plan. 2013-10-012016-09-302013-12-05http://www.fgdc.gov/nsdi-plan/draft-nsdi-strategic-plana8093public-comment-version-7-31-2013.pdfOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net