1. Coordination Group FGDC Business Update Ivan DeLoatch FGDC Executive Director 703-648-5752 ideloatch@fgdc.gov August 4, 2009

2. 2 Background This presentation contains information that supplements a set of read-aheads on the topics covered and will be used as a walk-though of the topics at the CG meeting. Use this presentation before reviewing the read-aheads in order to gain context. Materials will not be presented in full at the meeting, it is the responsibility of the attendees to review the material prior to the meeting, as per CG member agreement.

3. 3 Topics ESRI International Users Conference – attendee observations IFTN Record of Decision Annual Report Update Coordination Group Operational Guidelines Geo-SmartBUY Update CG Charter Update - discussion Dashboard Reporting - discussion Working Groups/Subcommittee Structure - discussion Working Groups/Subcommittee Reporting - discussion Geospatial Lifecycle Working Group, Data Themes – presentation FGDC Work Group Charter – review and discussion Parcel Data Workshop Update – presentation

4. 4 ESRI International Users Conference July 12-17, 2009, San Diego, CA CG members will have an opportunity to share their observations and activities from the conference. Read ahead: n/a

5. 5 IFTN Record of Decision Content pending update after 7/23 ExCom meeting Contact: Vicki Lukas, vlukas@usgs.gov Read ahead: Pending outcome of 7/23 ExCom meeting

6. 6 FGDC 2009 Annual Report Target Date of Completion – Nov. 1, 2009 Data call went out to Federal agencies June 29, 2009 with reminder July 22, 2009. Written and graphical material due July 27, 2009 Follows 2008 Report Outline Will include Accomplishments, Goals, and Challenges Theme: ‘The Mortgage Crisis and Land Parcel Data’ Submit input to Milo Robinson, mrobinson@fgdc.gov 2008 Report: http://www.fgdc.gov/library/whitepapers-reports/index_html http://www.fgdc.gov/library/whitepapers-reports/index_html Contact: Milo Robinson, mrobinson@fgdc.gov Read ahead: n/a

7. 7 CG Operational Guidelines Consensus on operational approach? Caveat – some items pending ExCom concurrence (liaisons) Review/comments requested at 7/7/09 meeting – none received to date Document defines operational guidelines for the CG as decided upon by members Complimentary to, but does not supersede, the CG or other FGDC charter or guidance. Updates can occur whenever CG approves changes Read ahead: Coordination Group Operational GuidelinesCoordination Group Operational Guidelines Contact: Ken Shaffer, kmshaffer@fgdc.gov

8. 8 Geo-SmartBuy Update Update to be provided at the meeting to reflect the most current status. Contact: Lew Sanford, lsanford@fgdc.govlsanford@fgdc.gov Read ahead: n/a

9. 9 CG Charter Update - discussion Objective: Vote on acceptance of CG charter in order to send to SC for action Contact: John Mahoney, jmahoney@fgdc.govjmahoney@fgdc.gov Read ahead: Draft CG CharterDraft CG Charter Draft June 15, 2009

10. 10 Dashboard Reporting - discussion Dashboard for GeoLoB reporting, to be used by working groups and subcommittees Read ahead for Dashboard Report Discussion: To be updated 7/27 upon receipt of monthly reports Objective: Consensus on dashboard so usage can begin Contact: Lew Sanford, lsanford@fgdc.gov

11. 11 Working Groups/Subcommittee Structure – discussion Changes were recommended at the CG off- site meeting and the 7/7/09 meeting 2 nd changes have been incorporated into the structure graphic Discussion session to occur Read ahead: Revised FGDC Structure GraphicRevised FGDC Structure Graphic Objective: Confirm structure changes and determine next steps Contact: Milo Robinson, mrobinson@fgdc.gov

12. 12 Working Groups/Subcommittee Reporting – discussion Standard content for the report Online task summary and status? Objectives: 1. Reach consensus on reporting content/format 2. Schedule WGs/SCs update presentations Contact: Milo Robinson, mrobinson@fgdc.gov

13. 13 Geospatial Lifecycle Work Group - presentation Data Themes Update on WG progress Objective: Consensus on the WG’s way forward Contact: Wendy Blake-Coleman, blake-coleman.wendy@epamail.epa.gov

14. 14 FGDC Working Groups/Subcommittee Charters – review and discussion A number of WGs/SCs have worked on new/revised charters Charters should have common format/content Secretariat staff have been reviewing content to make a recommendation on format Read-ahead: To be posted 7/27 after next discussion meeting occurs Contact: Lew Sanford, lsanford@fgdc.gov

15. 15 Parcel Data Workshop - presentation Held May 7, 2009 to explore the potential uses of land parcel data for more effective management of mortgage and financial oversight programs and activities. Meeting was requested as part of the FGDC examination of the recommendations offered in the 2007 National Research Council (NRC) Report National Land Parcel Data: A Vision for the Future Read-ahead: n/a Contact: Don Buhler, Don_Buhler@blm.gov

16. 16 Ivan DeLoatch FGDC Executive Director 703-648-5752 ideloatch@fgdc.gov