1. National Geospatial Advisory Committee NGAC Action Plan Discussion October 16, 2008

2. National Geospatial Advisory Committee NGAC Purpose The Committee will provide advice and recommendations related to management of Federal and national geospatial programs, the development of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure, and the implementation of Office of Management and Budget Circular A-16 and Executive Order 12906. The Committee will review and comment upon geospatial policy and management issues and will provide a forum to convey views representative of non-federal stakeholders in the geospatial community. Under Federal Advisory Committee Act rules, will function solely as an advisory body, providing recommendations on effective management of Federal geospatial programs. In particular, it will provide advice on the development of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI). *NGAC Charter, January 2008

3. National Geospatial Advisory Committee NGAC Guidance Initial Focus Areas/Issues 1. Advancing the National Spatial Data Infrastructure  NSDI - Future Roles and Responsibilities of Key Players 2. Public-Private Partnerships  Investment Strategy 3. Management of Federal Geospatial Resources  OMB Circular A-16 4. Data Initiatives  Imagery for the Nation  The National Map  National Land Parcel Data * Letter from FGDC Chair to NGAC Chair, April 2008

4. National Geospatial Advisory Committee Approach - Action Agenda Address two - three decision-making issues/initiatives per meeting Tee up emerging issues for the next meeting Provide updates and progress on ongoing initiatives Subcommittees and action teams to work on tasks between meetings

5. National Geospatial Advisory Committee NGAC Activities to Date Approval of NGAC Mission Statement Initial Plan of Action for NGAC & Establishment of NGAC Subcommittees Approval of the NGAC Bylaws Endorsement & Recommendations on Imagery for the Nation (IFTN) Initial Recommendations on Geospatial LOB

6. National Geospatial Advisory Committee Current NGAC Activities “Changing Landscape” White Paper Transition Strategy with recommendations Feedback and recommendations on the National Land Parcel Study Update on Imagery for the Nation (IFTN) U on upcoming Geospatial LoB Products Refinement of NGAC Plan of Action  Subcommittee Activities

7. National Geospatial Advisory Committee Subcommittees SubcommitteePurposeStatus Mission Statement Develop mission/core purpose to guide NGAC Completed & accepted by NGAC 6/08 Transition Paper Increase visibility of importance of geospatial information for new administration Briefing, discussion & revisions 10/8/08 meeting Changing Landscape White Paper Lay the groundwork for the national strategy Briefing, discussion & revisions 10/8/08 meeting National Geospatial Strategy Vision Subcommittee Governance/Operations Subcommittee Build consensus on vision for National Strategy Review & analysis of A-16 & Geo LoB activities In progress: Update

8. National Geospatial Advisory Committee Draft Subcommittee Template Purpose Current Status Challenges Interdependencies Next Steps Team Members

9. National Geospatial Advisory Committee Emerging Issues & Initiatives Implementation/next steps of Transition Recommendations Geospatial Line of Business - Review of A-16 The National Map Partnerships - Public/Private; Public/Public Outreach & Communications

10. National Geospatial Advisory Committee Existing & Recommended Subcommittees Vision Governance / A-16 Transition Recommendations Changing Landscape Parcels The National Map Partnerships - Public/Private; Public/Public Outreach & Communications

11. National Geospatial Advisory Committee Emerging Issues Define for each emerging issue: SOW/Objective: Timeframe/Milestones: Action Team: Project Plan:

12. National Geospatial Advisory Committee Outreach & Communications SOW/Objective: Work collaboratively with FGDC staff (John & Tricia) to refine, target, focus NGAC Communications Timeframe/Milestones: Begin after this meeting; update at February meeting Action Team: Need 2 committee members Project Plan: TBD once committee is established

13. National Geospatial Advisory Committee February Agenda Items Major Discussion Topics Geospatial Line of Business / A-16 The National Map Follow-on Activities Transition Strategy Vision Parcels Status Reports: Partnerships Communications