Jan 6 -- The Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) invites nominations for membership on the National Geospatial Advisory Committee (NGAC) authorized through the Geospatial Data Act of 2018 (GDA). The scope and objectives of the NGAC are described in the Geospatial Data Act:
"The Advisory Committee shall: (1) provide advice and recommendations relating to (A) the management of Federal and national geospatial programs; (B) the development of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure; and (C) implementation of the Geospatial Data Act; (2) review and comment on geospatial policy and management issues; and (3) ensure the views of representatives of non-Federal interested parties involved in national geospatial activities are conveyed to the Federal Geographic Data Committee."
Nominees are strongly encouraged to include supporting letters from employers, associations, professional organizations, and/or other organizations that indicate support by a meaningful constituency for the nominee. Nominations must be received by February 22, 2021. Final selection and appointment of Committee members will be made by the Secretary of the Interior.
FGDC:
https://www.fgdc.gov/
NGAC:
https://www.fgdc.gov/ngac
FR notice inviting nominations:
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/01/06/2020-26729/call-for-nominations-to-the-national-geospatial-advisory-committee
Geospatial Data Act of 2018
https://www.fgdc.gov/gda/geospatial-data-act-of-2018.pdf
