Draft National Spatial Data Infrastructure Strategic Plan, 57939 [2024-15508]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 136 / Tuesday, July 16, 2024 / Notices regulations (40 CFR 1506.6; 43 CFR part 46). Lori Nordstrom, Assistant Regional Director, Ecological Services. [FR Doc. 2024–15594 Filed 7–15–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4333–15–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Geological Survey [GX24EE000101000] Draft National Spatial Data Infrastructure Strategic Plan U.S. Geological Survey, Department of the Interior. ACTION: Notice; request for public comment. AGENCY: The Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) is soliciting public comments on the draft strategic plan for the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI). DATES: Comments must be received by August 6, 2024. ADDRESSES: Information about the FGDC is available at www.fgdc.gov. The draft strategic plan, along with instructions for submitting comments, is posted at: www.fgdc.gov/nsdi-plan. You may provide comments by either of the following methods: • Electronically to nsdicomments@ fgdc.gov. • By mail to Federal Geographic Data Committee, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Mail Stop 590, Reston, VA 20192. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joshua Delmonico, U.S. Geological Survey (703–648–5752). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FGDC is the interagency committee that serves as the lead entity in the executive branch for the development, implementation, and review of policies, practices, and standards relating to geospatial data. The FGDC operates under the authority of the Geospatial Data Act of 2018 (GDA) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A–16. One of the FGDC’s responsibilities under the GDA is to ‘‘prepare and maintain a strategic plan for the development and implementation of the NSDI in a manner consistent with national security, national defense, and emergency preparedness program policies regarding data accessibility.’’ The GDA describes the NSDI as ‘‘the technology, policies, criteria, standards, and employees necessary to promote geospatial data sharing throughout the Federal Government, State, Tribal, and khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:55 Jul 15, 2024 Jkt 262001 local governments, and the private sector (including nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education).’’ 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 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 adoption of the strategic plan, the FGDC will develop more detailed project plans for the goals and objectives in the strategic plan. Kenneth M. Shaffer, Deputy Executive Director, Federal Geographic Data Committee. [FR Doc. 2024–15508 Filed 7–15–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4311–AM–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement [Docket ID BSEE–2024–0002; EEEE500000 245E1700D2 ET1SF0000.EAQ000; OMB Control Number 1014–0017] Agency Information Collection Activities; Safety and Environmental Management Systems Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Interior. ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) proposes to renew an information collection. SUMMARY: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before September 16, 2024. ADDRESSES: Send your comments on this information collection request (ICR) by either of the following methods listed below: • Electronically go to https:// www.regulations.gov. In the Search box, enter BSEE–2024–0002 then click search. Follow the instructions to submit public comments and view all related materials. We will post all comments. • Email nikki.mason@bsee.gov, fax (703) 787–1546, or mail or hand-carry comments to the Department of the DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00097 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 57939 Interior; Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement; Regulations and Standards Branch; ATTN: Nikki Mason; 45600 Woodland Road, Sterling, VA 20166. Please reference OMB Control Number 1014– 0017 in the subject line of your comments. To request additional information about this ICR, contact Nikki Mason by email at nikki.mason@bsee.gov or by telephone at (703) 787–1607. Individuals in the United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access telecommunications relay services. Individuals outside the United States should use the relay services offered within their country to make international calls to the point-ofcontact in the United States. You may also view the ICR at https:// www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the PRA and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), all information collections require approval under the PRA. We may not conduct, or sponsor and you are not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burdens, we invite the public and other Federal agencies to comment on new, proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. It also helps the public understand our information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format. We are especially interested in public comment addressing the following: (1) Whether or not the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether or not the information will have practical utility; (2) The accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) How might the agency minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E:\FR\FM\16JYN1.SGM 16JYN1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 136 (Tuesday, July 16, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 57939]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-15508]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Geological Survey

[GX24EE000101000]


Draft National Spatial Data Infrastructure Strategic Plan

AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey, Department of the Interior.

ACTION: Notice; request for public comment.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: The Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) is soliciting 
public comments on the draft strategic plan for the National Spatial 
Data Infrastructure (NSDI).

DATES: Comments must be received by August 6, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Information about the FGDC is available at www.fgdc.gov. The 
draft strategic plan, along with instructions for submitting comments, 
is posted at: www.fgdc.gov/nsdi-plan. You may provide comments by 
either of the following methods:
     Electronically to [email protected].
     By mail to Federal Geographic Data Committee, 12201 
Sunrise Valley Drive, Mail Stop 590, Reston, VA 20192.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joshua Delmonico, U.S. Geological 
Survey (703-648-5752).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FGDC is the interagency committee that 
serves as the lead entity in the executive branch for the development, 
implementation, and review of policies, practices, and standards 
relating to geospatial data. The FGDC operates under the authority of 
the Geospatial Data Act of 2018 (GDA) and Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) Circular A-16. One of the FGDC's responsibilities under 
the GDA is to ``prepare and maintain a strategic plan for the 
development and implementation of the NSDI in a manner consistent with 
national security, national defense, and emergency preparedness program 
policies regarding data accessibility.'' The GDA describes the NSDI as 
``the technology, policies, criteria, standards, and employees 
necessary to promote geospatial data sharing throughout the Federal 
Government, State, Tribal, and local governments, and the private 
sector (including nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher 
education).''
    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 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 adoption of the strategic plan, the FGDC will 
develop more detailed project plans for the goals and objectives in the 
strategic plan.

Kenneth M. Shaffer,
Deputy Executive Director, Federal Geographic Data Committee.
[FR Doc. 2024-15508 Filed 7-15-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4311-AM-P
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.