NSDI Future Directions Update for FGDC Coordination Group 10/5 Milo Robinson Project Manager

2 Approach Action Teams Convening 1.One-at-a-time approach to get teams operating 2.One-on-One meeting with team leads 3.One size does not fit all teams 4.Some new teams--some existing working groups to accomplish tasks Communication between Action Teams

3 Status: Making Framework Real Action TeamLeadStatus Framework Standards Development J. Maitra & SWG Open for comments Publishing Metadata L. WayneCompleted initial meeting Implementing standards/ web protocols D. Nebert & GAI Completed initial meeting -- Commitment by GAI Working Group Urban AreasM. DomaratzNotified by

4 Status: Communicating The Message Action TeamLeadStatus Business CaseD. DiSera & D. Nebert Completed initial meeting CommunicationsL. Wollack & L. Ogrosky Charter, Developing Plan Training & Education S. ShinDraft Charter

5 Status: Partnerships with Purpose Action TeamLeadStatus Restructure FGDC D. Goreham & A. Voss Completed initial meeting Tribal Enagement B. GallahanDeveloping Plan State CouncilsB. BurgessDeveloping Plan & Charter Non-GeoSpatial Organizations J. ClarkNotified by

6 Proposed: Accountability and Progress Monitoring Monthly Reports Quarterly Report Action Plan by DEC 1 Monthly CWG Briefing

7 Monthly Reports Informal Short Topics Areas where you need Assistance Meetings Accomplishments Next Steps End of each Month (Oct 29)

8 Quaterly Reports Formal Short --2 pages Topics—TBD Common Format Roll up to Steering Committee January 14

9 Discussion