The FGDC has initiated a process to develop a new strategic plan for the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI).  We plan to work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders in the geospatial community to develop a new strategy that includes a set of goals and objectives for the continued and sustainable development of the NSDI. FGDC will provide multiple opportunities for input and involvement in the development of the new strategic plan, including public meetings of the FGDC Coordination Group, FGDC Steering Committee, National Geospatial Advisory Committee, as well as special sessions at professional conferences and other opportunities. We will update this page with additional information about public involvement opportunities as the strategic planning process advances.

NEW – Draft NSDI Strategic Plan Available for Public Comment

• Draft NSDI Strategic Plan – Public Comment Version (Version 2, 7/31/2013) [PDF]
• NSDI Strategic Plan Comment Form [XLS] (Please use this form to provide comments.  Comments should be submitted to nsdicomments@fgdc.gov by August 21, 2013)

The Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) is seeking public comments on the draft strategic plan for the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI).  The draft NSDI strategic plan has been developed with inputs from a variety of sources, including FGDC member agencies, the National Geospatial Advisory Committee, and geospatial partner organizations.  The plan describes a broad national vision for the NSDI, and includes goals and objectives for the Federal government's role in continued sustainable development of the NSDI.  Following the public comment period, a revised draft of the plan will be prepared for final review and adoption by the FGDC Steering Committee.  Following completion of the strategic plan, the FGDC will develop more detailed project plans for the goals and objectives in the strategic plan.

DATES:  Comments should be submitted by Wednesday, August 21, 2013.   

ADDRESSES:  Comments can be submitted electronically to: nsdicomments@fgdc.gov. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  John Mahoney, U.S. Geological Survey (206-220-4621).

Strategic Planning Process

• Strategic Plan Overview [PDF]
• Strategic Plan Timeline [PDF]
• Initial Draft NSDI Strategic Plan (Version 1, 6/5/2013) [PDF]

Strategic Planning Meetings

• March 5, 2013 NSDI Strategic Visioning Workshop
• March 7, 2013 NSDI Leaders Forum

Strategic Plan Drivers

• OMB Circular A-16  
• GAO Report (GAO-13-94): Geospatial Information – OMB and Agencies Need to Make Coordination a Priority to  Reduce Duplication 
• NGAC Paper: Toward a National Geospatial Strategy
• Digital Government Strategy
• Open Government Directive
• Open Data Policy

Previous NSDI Strategic Plans

• NSDI Future Directions Initiative (2004)
• A Strategy for the NSDI  (1997)
• Plan for the National Spatial Data Infrastructure  (1994)

Recent FGDC Strategic Activities

• Geospatial Platform Business Plan  (2012)
• Geospatial Platform Modernization Roadmap  (2011)
• OMB Circular A-16 Supplemental Guidance  (2010)
• Geospatial Line of Business Common Solutions/Target Architecture  (2006)
• Federal Enterprise Architecture Geospatial Profile  (2006)

Please send us your comments or suggestions on the NSDI Strategic Plan