1 Setting the Stage to Discuss the Framework for the A-16 Geospatial Data Portfolio Lifecycle WG September 1, 2009

2 Session Purpose Follow-up on theme and associated data set discussion from the 08/04 Coordination Group (CG) meeting specifically discussions around Proposed organization of the current A-16 theme structure and definitions Process and scope for stakeholder review of proposed themes and associated datasets Validation that CG members understand the lifecycle stages, roles & responsibilities, and accept the notion of national geospatial assets to be managed under A-16 supplemental Guidance Process. Discuss process for getting desired (CG) feedback before the end of September

3 Session Purpose (continued) The briefing will provide a starting point for answering several questions: 1. What is the scope of the A-16 Geospatial Data Portfolio? 2. What is the framework for the A-16 Geospatial Data Portfolio? 3. What is the purpose of each component of the A-16 Geospatial Data Portfolio? 4. What data sets belong on the A-16 Appendix E List to be managed as national geospatial assets.

4 Framing the A-16 Geospatial Data Portfolio Themes Organizational units used for managing the portfolio of national geospatial data assets National Geospatial Data Assets The discrete geospatial datasets that comprise the A-16 Geospatial Portfolio

5 Scope of Themes and Associated Data Sets 1) Foundation 2) Natural Features & Resources 3) Infrastructure 4) Socio-economics A-16 Geospatial Data Portfolio

6 1. Foundation Encompasses themes and associated datasets that are the building blocks for place-based approaches within business processes by providing all other data sets with geospatial identity and context. Some examples: Imagery gives geospatial coordinate identity and visual context to all other layers. Street centerlines and addresses give address identity to all other layers

7 2. Natural Features and Resources Encompasses themes and associated datasets that describe publicly or privately controlled biota or landscape features that were created by natural processes which are important to the economy, public, or government.

8 3. Infrastructure: Encompasses themes and associated datasets that identify systems and assets either physical or virtual. Relates to all “man- made” physical structures whether above or below ground. Includes: Critical infrastructure*  HSPD-7 Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources (18 sectors) and selected Defense critical infrastructure layers (synergies between CIKR and DCI could be examined) Standard infrastructure  Infrastructure not identified by DoD or DHS as critical * The sub-category "critical infrastructure" is based on the same term in section 1016(e) of the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 (42 U.S.C. 5195c(e)) and the Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) -7. Sectors.

9 4. Socio-economics Encompasses themes and associated data sets that illustrate characteristics of society and culture or characteristics of economic activities, conditions, and employment.

10 Making the A-16 Portfolio Understandable to the Masses Using the terms Foundation, Natural Features and Resources, Infrastructure and Socio-Economic to explain the scope of the A-16 geospatial data portfolio and to organize themes and data sets A-16 Appendix E : Seems to cover almost all possible geospatial data Maximizes appeal to the greatest number of federal agencies and stakeholders from a business point of view Makes the entire geospatial program more understandable to non geospatial/GIS professionals “Derivative data sets/layers” or combination of datasets from different categories, could be sorted into their most appropriate categories and themes – or into multiple ones.

11 Proposed Organization of A-16 Themes Presented At 8/4/09 CG Meeting Agriculture & Food * Biology Boundaries Cadastre Climate and Weather Cultural & Demographic Statistics * Cultural Resources Elevation Geodetic Control Geology Imagery Land Use-Land Cover Structures & Facilities * Transportation Utilities & Communications * Water – Inland Water – Oceans & Coasts *Framework working session participants flagged this theme as “needing further discussion”

12 Potential Alignment of Proposed A-16 & Additional Infrastructure Themes 1. Foundation2. Natural features & resources 3. Infrastructure4. Socio-economic Climate & weather Cultural & demographic statistics** Land use-land cover Boundaries Cadastre Elevation Geodetic control Imagery Biology Geology Water-inland Water-oceans & coasts * Theme may fall into more than one “bucket” ** Flagged as “needing further discussion” ± HSPD-7 Sector Cultural resources * Structures & facilities ** Transportation Utilities & communications** a) Critical ± Agriculture & food** Defense industrial base Energy (except commercial nuclear energy) Public health & healthcare National monuments & icons Banking & finance Drinking water & waste treatment systems Chemicals Commercial facilities Dams Emergency services Nuclear reactors, materials, and waste Information technology Communications Postal & shipping Transportation systems Government facilities Manufacturing facilities b) Standard

13 Which Data Sets Should be Associated with Themes In Appendix E of A-16? Goal is to identify the finite list of data sets which will be managed and tracked as national geospatial data assets within the A-16 geospatial data portfolio At the 8/04/09 Coordination WG Meeting Presented the concept of “national geospatial data assets” Reviewed roles and responsibilities for themes and associated data sets outlined in A-16 supplemental guidance Suggested that only data that are “national geospatial data assets” appear in A-16 Supplemental Guidance Asked CG to indicate support for national geospatial data asset concept and indicate their understanding of roles and responsibilities outlined in the supplemental guidance Requested support for validating which of 140 identified in September 2008 survey is a national geospatial data asset Committed to provide an initial straw of the validation vehicle and process

14 Which Data Sets Should be Associated with Themes In Appendix E of A-16? Working on a vehicle to validate which 120 datasets belong in Appendix E of A-16 and identify data sets that may have been missed Lists all data sets and their definitions (mouse over on name) Questions  Does your agency use this data set?  Is the data set legislatively mandated?  Which Presidential initiatives does this data set support?  Which FEA lines of business does this data set support in your agency?  Which additional FEA lines of business could this data set support?  What business of your state, tribal or local partners use this data set?  What lines of business do they use it for or could in the future?  Is this data set listed as a priority by any external stakeholders?  Does your agency invest (collection, production and/or purchase of the data set)? The vehicle will be posted on myUSGS for review and comment.

15 Next Steps Data Validation Process Three weeks of review on myUSGS Consolidate comments and Lifecycle Workgroup Review (mid to late September) Workshop 1: Finalize validation vehicle (early October) Buy off on validation vehicle by Coordination Group (October) Initiate month long validation process with member agencies late October/early November) Analyze results and propose CG decision point CG recommend A-16 datasets/themes to Steering Committee Establish theme/dataset baseline. Formalize monitoring process (by January/February 2010) Identify thematic coordinators/managers Conduct stakeholder informational sessions where appropriate.

16 Which Data Sets Should be Associated with Themes In Appendix E of A-16? Starting in FY Each data set designated will: Assign a national dataset manager who works with a theme lead and other dataset managers whose assets fall into the same theme Follow the roles and responsibilities and lifecycle stages guidance within the A-16 supplemental guidance Measure data and project management robustness and milestone progress with metrics agreed upon by FGDC members Provide input to theme leads for inclusion in annual theme reports required by OMB Circular A-16

17 QUESTIONS/DISCUSSION