1. INSPIRE Thematic Cluster on Earth Science
Highlights of the activities Angel López – Facilitator Cluster.5

2. Introduction to Thematic cluster scope
Short introduction to your cluster, subgroups, number of members..etc..
Cluster.5 covers a broad set of facilities, installations, utility networks and constructions supporting economic activities and public services.
Covers 3 INSPIRE Thematic Areas (Annex.III):
Production and Industrial Facilities (PF-8)
Agricultural and Aquaculture Facilities (AF-9)
Utilities and Governmental Services (US-6)
There are 41 Registered Experts (US-12; PF-5; AF-7)

3. Thematic cluster/sub-group best practices
Production and Industrial Facilities: IED (Emissions Directive) and PRTR -> Main discussion and opportunity for implementation -> Reporting obligations under revision at EU level -> Discussion on-going in the community.
Agricultural and Aquaculture Facilities -> Considered as complementary information for other themes.
Utilities And Governmental Services: Utilities and Municipalities (Points of Interest) are the main potential areas for implementation.
Activity Complex: Easy way for implementation at European Level -> Under Discussion

4. Thematic cluster/sub-group discussions
Discussions still remains at Conceptual Level
-> No technical implementation issues so far.
Main open discussions:
Activity Complex -> Scope
Data Mapping to Inspire – Energy Resources
PRTR, Reporting under Emissions Directive and INSPIRE.
Translation between Thematic Data Sets to Thematic Conceptual Models -> Difficult to Understand for outsiders.

5. Thematic cluster/sub-group proposals for gaps filling, improvements related to the technical work of MIG MIWP (working plan)
There are no clear guidelines about how INSPIRE will fix with in on-going Reporting Obligations.
Majority of Data Sets only covering a small part of the conceptual models.
Complexity of SDI Concepts, Legislation, Implementing Rules and Technical Guidelines for communities out of the core of SDIs and INSPIRE.
No clear benefits/objectives in the near future to justify the effort/investment in thematic communities.
Fear to changes in Legislation/Reporting Obligations with potential impact on the work done -> Operational Maintenance – Evolution.

6. Questions?