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43 U.S.C. § 2802 — Federal Geographic Data Committee

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43 U.S.C. § 2802 — Federal Geographic Data Committee

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**(a) In general** There is established within the Department of the Interior an interagency committee to be known as the Federal Geographic Data Committee, which shall act as the lead entity in the executive branch for the development, implementation, and review of policies, practices, and standards relating to geospatial data. **(b) Membership** (1) **Chairperson and Vice Chairperson** — The Secretary of the Interior and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall serve as Chairperson of the Committee and Vice Chairperson of the Committee, respectively. (2) **Other members** (A) *In general* — The head of each covered agency and the Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency shall each designate a representative of their respective agency to serve as a member of the Committee. (B) *Requirement for appointments* — An officer appointed to serve as a member of the Committee shall hold a position as an assistant secretary, or an equivalent position, or a higher ranking position. (3) **Guidance** — Not later than 1 year after October 5, 2018, and as needed thereafter, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall update guidance with respect to membership of the Committee and the roles of members of the Committee. **(c) Duties** The Committee shall— (1) lead the development and management of and operational decision making for the National Spatial Data Infrastructure strategic plan and geospatial data policy in accordance with [section 2804 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section2804&num=0&edition=prelim); (2) designate National Geospatial Data Asset data themes and oversee the coordinated management of the National Geospatial Data Asset data themes in accordance with [section 2805 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section2805&num=0&edition=prelim); (3) establish and maintain geospatial data standards in accordance with [section 2806 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section2806&num=0&edition=prelim); (4) periodically review and determine the extent to which covered agencies comply with geospatial data standards; (5) ensure that the GeoPlatform operates in accordance with [section 2807 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section2807&num=0&edition=prelim); (6) direct and facilitate national implementation of the system of National Geospatial Data Asset data themes; (7) communicate with and foster communication among covered agencies and other entities and individuals relating to geospatial data technology development, transfer, and exchange in order to— (A) identify and meet the needs of users of geospatial data; (B) promote cost-effective data collection, documentation, maintenance, distribution, and preservation strategies; and (C) leverage Federal and non-Federal resources, such as promoting Federal shared services and cross-agency coordination for marketplace solutions; (8) define roles and responsibilities and promote and guide cooperation and coordination among agencies of the Federal Government, State, tribal, and local governments, institutions of higher education, and the private sector in the collection, production, sharing, and use of geospatial information, the implementation of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure, and the identification of proven practices; (9) coordinate with international organizations having an interest in the National Spatial Data Infrastructure or global spatial data infrastructures; (10) make available online and update at least annually— (A) a summary of the status for each National Geospatial Data Asset data theme, based on the report submitted by the applicable lead covered agency under [section 2805(b)(3)(E)(ii)(I) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section2805/b/3/E/ii/I&num=0&edition=prelim), which shall include— (i) an evaluation of the progress of each lead covered agency in achieving the requirements under subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of [section 2805(b)(3) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section2805/b/3&num=0&edition=prelim); and (ii) a determination of whether, for each of subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of [section 2805(b)(3) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section2805/b/3&num=0&edition=prelim), each lead covered agency meets expectations, has made progress toward expectations, or fails to meet expectations; (B) a summary and evaluation of the achievements of each covered agency, based on the annual report submitted by the covered agency under [section 2808(b)(1) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section2808/b/1&num=0&edition=prelim), which shall include a determination of whether the covered agency meets expectations, has made progress toward expectations, or fails to meet expectations for each of paragraphs (1) through (13) of [section 2808(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section2808/a&num=0&edition=prelim); (C) a collection of periodic technical publications, management articles, and reports related to the National Spatial Data Infrastructure; and (D) a membership directory for the Committee, including identifying members of any subcommittee or working group of the Committee; (11) (A) make available to and request comments from the Advisory Committee regarding the summaries and evaluations required under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (10); (B) if requested by the Advisory Committee, respond to any comments by the Advisory Committee; and (C) not less than once every 2 years, submit to Congress a report that includes the summaries and evaluations required under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (10), the comments of the Advisory Committee, and the responses of the Committee to the comments; (12) (A) make available to and request comments from covered agencies regarding the summaries and evaluations required under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (10); and (B) not less than once every 2 years, submit to Congress a report that includes the comments of the covered agencies and the responses of the Committee to the comments; and (13) support and promote the infrastructure of networks, systems, services, and standards that provide a digital representation of the Earth to users for many applications. **(d) Staff support** The Committee shall establish an Office of the Secretariat within the Department of the Interior to provide administrative support, strategic planning, funding, and technical support to the Committee.

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43 U.S.C. § 2807 — Geoplatform

**(a) In general** The Committee shall operate an electronic service that provides access to geospatial data and metadata for geospatial data to the general public, to be known as the GeoPlatform. **(b) Implementation** (1) **In general** — The GeoPlatform— (A) shall— (i) be available through the internet and other communications means; (ii) be accessible through a common interface; (iii) include metadata for all geospatial data collected by covered agencies, directly or indirectly; (iv) include download access to all open geospatial data directly or indirectly collected by covered agencies; and (v) include a set of programming instructions and standards providing an automated means of accessing available geospatial data, which— (I) harmonize sources and data standards associated with geospatial data, including metadata; and (II) to the maximum extent practicable, as determined by the Chairperson of the Committee, shall be made publicly available; (B) may include geospatial data from a source other than a covered agency, if determined appropriate by the Committee; and (C) shall not store or serve proprietary information or data acquired under a license by the Federal Government, unless authorized by the data provider. (2) **Managing partner** — The Chairperson of the Committee shall designate an agency to serve as the managing partner for developing and operating the GeoPlatform, taking direction from the Committee on the scope, functionality, and performance of the GeoPlatform. **(c) Clarification** Although the GeoPlatform is intended to include all National Geospatial Data Asset and other Federal datasets, nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent a covered agency from also presenting, providing, or diss

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43 U.S.C. § 2804 — National spatial data infrastructure

**(a) In general** The National Spatial Data Infrastructure shall ensure that geospatial data from multiple sources (including the covered agencies, State, local, and tribal governments, the private sector, and institutions of higher education) is available and easily integrated to enhance the understanding of the physical and cultural world. **(b) Goals** The goals of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure are to— (1) ensure— (A) that geospatial data are reviewed prior to disclosure to ensure— (i) compliance with [section 552a of title 5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section552a&num=0&edition=prelim) (commonly known as the “Privacy Act of 1974”); and (ii) that personally identifiable information is not disclosed, which shall include an assessment of re-identification risk when determining what data constitute personally identifiable information; (B) that geospatial data are designed to enhance the accuracy of statistical information, both in raw form and in derived information products; (C) free and open access for the public to geospatial data, information, and interpretive products, in accordance with Office of Management and Budget Circular A–130, or any successor thereto; (D) the protection of proprietary interests related to licensed information and data; and (E) the interoperability and sharing capabilities of Federal information systems and data to enable the drawing of resources from covered agencies and partners of covered agencies; and (2) support and advance the establishment of a Global Spatial Data Infrastructure, consistent with national security, national defense, national intelligence, and international trade requirements, including ensuring that covered agencies develop international

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43 U.S.C. § 2805 — National Geospatial Data Asset data themes

**(a) In general** The Committee shall designate as National Geospatial Data Asset data themes the primary topics and subjects for which the coordinated development, maintenance, and dissemination of geospatial data will benefit the Federal Government and the interests of the people of the United States, which shall— (1) be representations of conceptual topics describing digital spatial information for the Nation; and (2) contain associated datasets (with attribute records and coordinates)— (A) that are documented, verifiable, and officially designated to meet recognized standards; (B) that may be used in common; and (C) from which other datasets may be derived. **(b) Lead covered agencies** (1) **In general** — For each National Geospatial Data Asset data theme, the Committee shall designate one or more covered agencies as the lead covered agencies for the National Geospatial Data Asset data theme. (2) **General responsibility** — The lead covered agencies for a National Geospatial Data Asset data theme shall be responsible for ensuring the coordinated management of the data, supporting resources (including technology and personnel), and related services and products of the National Geospatial Data Asset data theme. (3) **Specific responsibilities** — To assist in fulfilling the responsibilities under paragraph (2) with respect to a National Geospatial Data Asset data theme, the lead covered agencies shall— (A) provide leadership and facilitate the development and implementation of geospatial data standards for the National Geospatial Data Asset data theme, with a particular emphasis on a data content standard for the National Geospatial Data Asset data theme, including by— (i) assessing existing standards; (ii) identifying anticipated or ne

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43 U.S.C. § 2806 — Geospatial data standards

**(a) In general** In accordance with section 216 of the E-Government Act of 2002 ([44 U.S.C. 3501](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title44-section3501&num=0&edition=prelim) note), the Committee shall establish standards for each National Geospatial Data Asset data theme, which— (1) shall include— (A) rules, conditions, guidelines, and characteristics for the geospatial data within the National Geospatial Data Asset data theme and related processes, technology, and organization; and (B) content standards for metadata for geospatial data within the National Geospatial Data Asset data theme; (2) to the maximum extent practicable, shall be consistent with international standards and protocols; (3) shall include universal data standards that shall be acceptable for the purposes of declassified intelligence community data; and (4) the Committee shall periodically review and update as necessary for the standards to remain current, relevant, and effective. **(b) Development of standards** The Committee shall— (1) develop and promulgate standards under this section— (A) in accordance with Office of Management and Budget Circular A–119, or any successor thereto; and (B) after consultation with a broad range of data users and providers; (2) to the maximum extent possible, use national and international standards adopted by voluntary standards consensus bodies; and (3) establish new standards only to the extent standards described in paragraph (2) do not exist. **(c) Exclusion** The Secretary of the Interior shall withhold from public disclosure any information the disclosure of which reasonably could be expected to cause damage to the national interest, security, or defense of the United States, including information relating to g

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43 U.S.C. § 2802 — Federal Geographic Data Committee

Page 651 TITLE 43—PUBLIC LANDS § 2802 Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT Section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Edu- cation Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b), referred to in par. (6), is section 4 of Pub. L. 93–638, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2204, which was formerly classified to section 450b of Title 25, Indians, prior to editorial reclassification as section 5304 of Title 25. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries SHORT TITLE Pub. L. 115–254, div. B, title VII, § 751(a), Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3413, provided that: ‘‘This subtitle [subtitle F (§§ 751–759C) of title VII of div. B of Pub. L. 115–254, en- acting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Geospatial Data Act of 2018’.’’ FINDINGS Pub. L. 115–254, div. B, title VII, § 751(b), Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3413, provided that: ‘‘Congress finds that— ‘‘(1) open and publicly available data is essential to the successful operation of the GeoPlatform; ‘‘(2) the private sector in the United States, for the purposes of acquiring and producing quality geospatial data and geospatial data services, has been and continues to be invaluable in carrying out the varying missions of Federal departments and agen- cies, as well as contributing positively to the United States economy; and ‘‘(3) over the last 2 decades, Congress has passed legislation that promotes greater access and use of Government information and data, which has— ‘‘(A) sparked new, innovative start-ups and serv- ices; ‘‘(B) spurred economic growth in many sectors, such as in the geospatial services; ‘‘(C) advanced scientific research; ‘‘(D) promoted public access to Federally funded services and data; and ‘‘(E) improved access to geospatial data for the purposes of promoting public health, weather fore- casting, economic developme

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