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Setting the Stage to Discussthe Framework for the

A-16 Geospatial Data Portfolio

Lifecycle WGSeptember 1, 2009

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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

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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.

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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

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Scope of Themes and Associated Data Sets

1) Foundation

2) Natural Features & Resources

3) Infrastructure

4) Socio-economics

A-16 Geospatial Data Portfolio

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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

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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.

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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.

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4. Socio-economics

Encompasses themes and associated data sets that illustrate characteristics of society and culture or characteristics of economic activities, conditions, and employment.

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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.

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Proposed Organization of A-16 Themes Presented At 8/4/09 CG MeetingAgriculture & 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”

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Potential Alignment of Proposed A-16 & Additional Infrastructure Themes1. Foundation 2. Natural features

& resources3. Infrastructure 4. 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

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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 portfolioAt 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

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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.

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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/managersConduct stakeholder informational sessions where appropriate.

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Which Data Sets Should be Associated with Themes In Appendix E of A-16?Starting in FY 2010- 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

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QUESTIONS/DISCUSSION