Next Steps
The objectives outlined in this strategic plan are ambitious. It is imperative that the Nation leverages the capabilities of all Federal, State, Tribal, and local government agencies and the private sector (including private industry, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations) to achieve the NSDI vision. The Nation’s security and economic well-being depend on the effective use of geospatial technologies, cutting-edge innovation, expert knowledge, strategic partnerships, and a dynamic workforce.
Achieving the NSDI vision is dependent on all sectors, because each one brings unique expertise, strengths, and capabilities to the NSDI. All sectors are key participants in the implementation of the NSDI and must actively participate in its implementation planning and execution. Successfully achieving the vision relies on the broad participation of all sectors to plan, program, and implement the NSDI.
Upon the approval of this strategic plan, the FGDC will begin developing an implementation plan that will include metrics and timelines for the completion of the goals and objectives outlined herein.
In compliance with Sec. 753 (c)(8) of the Geospatial Data Act of 2018, the FGDC will meet its obligations to promote and guide cooperation, by coordinating with all sectors to:
- Identify roles and responsibilities for implementing the NSDI.
- Develop a plan to identify the specific actions needed to achieve the goals and objectives outlined in the plan.
- Work with Federal agencies to develop an implementation plan that identifies the actions Federal agencies will take and the metrics and measures needed to track progress to achieve the vision of this plan.
- Collaborate with all sectors on developing implementation plan(s) for the NSDI that will include the development of metrics and measures to track progress.
- Coordinate implementation across sectors to achieve the NSDI vision.
This strategic plan provides a framework for agencies, organizations, and individuals to use when developing the specific actions they plan to take to achieve the plan’s goals and objectives. These specific actions will be monitored, measured, and documented by each and become part of the collaborative implementation of the NSDI.
