11 A presentation on A-16 Themes for The FGDC Steering Committee June 5, by Wendy Blake-Coleman US EPA Lifecycle Management Work Group

2 Briefing Purpose Summarize challenges/opportunities with existing OMB Circular A-16 document and processes Review issues being addressed by the Geospatial LOB Lifecycle Management Work Group Discuss Work Group products and timeline Request FGDC Steering Committee approval on selected Work Group products in Fall 2008

3 Challenges with Current A-16 Processes Critical data often are not available for business processes in timeframe necessary, or not available at all Geographic data approach in A-16 should be better aligned with business process approaches (e.g. FEA) which have emerged since 2002 Long timeframes to complete national data sets can lead to duplicative efforts, decreased performance, and increased costs Inconsistent A-16 portfolio management and reporting limits the ability to evaluate completion schedules and cost of A-16 themes and datasets Need for improved communication and coordination across multiple programs, initiatives, and stakeholders

44 Lifecycle Management Work Group Structure Lifecycle Management Work Group has 30 members from 10 Federal Departments and Independent Agencies –Work Group Lead: Wendy Blake-Coleman, EPA –Include representatives from both geospatial data- producing and geospatial data-using agencies Work Group includes three sub-groups –OMB Circular A-16 Definitions: Dennis Crow, USDA, Lead –Lifecycle: Jeff Booth, DOE, Co-lead –Theme Content: Michael Lee, USGS/DHS, and David LaBranche, DOD, Co-Leads

55 Lifecycle Management Work Group Activities Evaluating “as-is” state of OMB Circular A-16 and impact on theme/dataset portfolio management –Definitions –Management and reporting responsibilities –Scope Drafting improvement strategy for A-16 portfolio management –Providing more precise operational definitions –Defining nationally significant themes/datasets –Creating criteria to add, delete, or consolidate themes/datasets –Incorporating the entire lifecycle management practices into portfolio management –Identifying opportunities for efficient data development

66 Lifecycle Management Work Group Activities Developing recommendations for supplemental guidance for implementation of A-16 portfolio management and reporting –More robust definitions –Clearer roles and responsibilities –More consistent reporting process –As appropriate, changes to Appendix E: NSDI Data Themes, Definitions, and Lead Agencies Recommending to FGDC Coordination Group a set of procedures to: –Track and evaluate progress for completing the NSDI –Make recommendations on: Priorities for cross government partnerships Management or composition of themes/data sets under OMB Circular A-16 More efficient data development

77 Process Flow for Lifecycle Management Work Group 2008 Deliverables & Activities

88 Next Steps in 2008 June/July Complete first round of draft products June /July 2008 – Provide products to FGDC Coordination Group for review Summer Geo LOB will convene an A-16 theme lead meeting to review draft recommendations and products Summer Provide products to FGDC Steering Committee for review Late Summer Provide input on annual agency A-16 Theme Status Report to FGDC Fall Solicit Feedback from NGAC on Workgroup Products December 2008 – Finalize supplemental OMB Circular A-16 Guidance

9 Summary of Lifecycle Management Workgroup Products in the Fall of 2008 Common Geospatial Terms Lexicon Updated definitions of OMB Circular A-16 terms, roles, and responsibilities Criteria to assess designation of nationally significant themes/data sets Comprehensive definition of geospatial data lifecycle phases Candidate data lifecycle best management practices Documented process to add, delete, or modify OMB circular A-16 themes Best practice for aligning homeland Security Presidential Directive 7 ( HSPD-7) geospatial data requirements with OMB Circular A-16 geospatial data themes and theme leadership roles and responsibilities

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