MIWP new actions MIWP 2018.1 Drafting of “Master Guidelines” for the INSPIRE Directive MIG Technical subgroup meeting 31th October 2017, Ispra (IT) DG JRC European Commission Directorate General for Environment Unit E.4 – Compliance & Better Regulation 1

MIWP 2016.1 (fitness for purpose) outcome MIWP 2018.1 Issue & Action MIWP 2016.1 (fitness for purpose) outcome Address cross-cutting and principle issues and make INSPIRE obligations more comprehensive Large library of technical guidelines Need for discussion and clarification on some principle flexibilities in the interoperability context Technical guidelines are appreciated by implementers, no need to change Draft simpler, shorter and more general “master guidelines” in layman language. Describe minimum obligations, point out the flexibilities, reference more detailed TGs, focus on benefits and added-value Comprehensive and accessible content (interactive, infographics …) Common EU product + Empty space for adding National content ENV F.1

LEAD Setup Roadmap MIWP 2018.1 Organizational DG Environment Close collaboration between EC institutions and MIG experts Support from EEA and JRC Dedicated MIG temporary sub-group (drafting group) Policy, legal and communication experts + representatives from user communities CZ, DE, DK, FR, UK (already showed interest to nominate experts) Roadmap First meeting Feb/March 2018 MIG consultation in June 2018 Finalise guidelines in Sep/Oct 2018 Seeking endorsement in MIG in Dec 2018 ENV F.1

MIWP 2018.1 Draft outline Working title: "Using spatial data for better environment policy – the benefits of the INSPIRE Directive" Foreword 0. Executive Summary (2 pages) 1. Introduction (1 page) 2. Purpose and benefits of regulating spatial data management (1 page) 3. The INSPIRE Directive in a snapshot – key obligations (2 pages) 4. Specific objectives and deliverables (Structure: What? Why? How?) 4.1 Promoting open data (2 pages) 4.2. Identifying and documenting spatial data (2 pages) 4.3 Setting up spatial data services (2 pages) 4.4 Facilitating spatial data sharing and re-use (2 pages) 5. Adaptability, flexibility and the user-driven implementation (2 pages) 6. Support, guidance, tools and training at EU level (3 pages) 7. Examples of good practices (3 pages) 8. Conclusions and outlook (2 pages) Annexes, as appropriate ENV F.1