Recall the USGS has realigned the geospatial programs for which the USGS has a leadership responsibility into a National Geospatial Programs Office (NGPO) to serve the needs and interests of the geospatial community. The emphasis of the NGPO will be to engage partners throughout the geospatial community in its planning and in ensuring that its unified portfolio meets the needs of those on the landscape.
The NGPO website is currently in "interim status" as the organization realignes. News and announcements posted monthly along with any other relevant items.
From the NGPO... By June 30, 2006, transform the processes of Government necessary to implement key components of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI)
Mission
Providing leadership and guidance for key stakeholders
Facilitate policy development
Provide incentives
Facilitate the development of key standards and data models
Coordinate and facilitate the governance structure for the NSDI
Negotiate collaborative agreements with stakeholders
Facilitate the development of a national Geospatial Enterprise Architecture
Provide a forum for technology transfer, best practices, and program guidance
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Recall the USGS has realigned the geospatial programs for which the USGS has a leadership responsibility into a National Geospatial Programs Office (NGPO) to serve the needs and interests of the geospatial community. The emphasis of the NGPO will be to engage partners throughout the geospatial community in its planning and in ensuring that its unified portfolio meets the needs of those on the landscape.
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