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The Federal Geographic Data Committee
The Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) is an interagency committee that promotes the coordinated development, use, sharing, and dissemination of geospatial data on a national basis. This nationwide data publishing effort is known as the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI). The NSDI is a physical, organizational, and virtual network designed to enable the development and sharing of this nation's digital geographic information resources. FGDC activities are administered through the FGDC Secretariat, hosted by the U.S. Geological Survey.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) established the FGDC in
1990 and rechartered the committee in its August 2002 revision of
Circular A-16, "Coordination of Geographic Information and Related
Spatial Data Activities." The FGDC is a 32 member interagency committee
composed of representatives from the Executive Office of the President,
and Cabinet level and independent Federal agencies. The Secretary of
the Department of the Interior chairs the FGDC, with the Deputy
Director for Management, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as
Vice-Chair. Numerous stakeholder organizations participate in FGDC
activities representing the interests of state and local government,
industry, and professional organizations. Learn more about the organization of
the FGDC.
- 2014 FGDC Annual Report
- National Geospatial Data Asset Management Plan
- NSDI Strategic Plan for 2014 - 2016
- Coming in 2022: New Geodetic Datums
- FGDC Launches GeoPlatform.gov - Geospatial Platform Website
- Geospatial Platform Business Plan is now available
- Geospatial SmartBUY
Interior Department Appoints New Members and Leadership to National Geospatial Advisory Committee
FGDC Steering Committee Meeting, April 2016
