Framework Introduction and Guide

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This is a digital version of the Framework Introduction and Guide.

Part 1: Introduction and Reference

Chapter 1 Overview: What the framework approach involves.
Chapter 2 Benefits: Why the framework is important and why you should participate.
Chapter 3 Components: What the framework's data, technology, operational, and business elements are, and how they work.
Chapter 4 Organization: How framework participants work together.

Part 2: Implementation Guide

Chapter 5 Getting Started: What you can do now to participate in the framework.
Chapter 6 Ongoing Development: What the community is doing to implement the framework.

Part 3: Resource Materials

Appendix A Terminology
Appendix B Literature
Appendix C Contacts
Appendix D Related Technical Information and Programs
Appendix E Federal Geographic Data Committee
Appendix F Framework Workshop Participants
Appendix G Related Documents
Appendix H Framework Projects
Appendix I Framework Introduction and Guide Reviewers