[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 250 (Friday, December 30, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-32188]
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[Federal Register: December 30, 1994]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC); Public Review of Draft
Cadastral Data Standards
AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey, Interior.
ACTION: Notice; Request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FGDC is sponsoring a public review of draft cadastral
spatial data content and collection standards, and metadata profile.
Cadastral data are defined as the geographic extent of the past,
current, and future rights and interests in real property and the
framework to support the description of that geographic extents. Also
included are standards for cadastral frameworks such as the Public Land
Survey System. Metadata are data about the content, quality, and
condition of data.
The standards will aid the collection of cadastral data and the
automation of land records. The standards define the data and
processes. Specific implementation details for particular technologies
are not addressed.
Success of the standards will depend on consideration given to the
needs and views of State and local governments, industry, and the
public. The purpose of this notice is to solicit such views. The FGDC
invites the community to review, test, and evaluate the draft
standards. Comments are encouraged about the content, completeness, and
usability of the standard.
The FGDC anticipates that the final draft will be considered for
adoption as a Federal Geographic Data Committee standard. The standards
may be forwarded to other standards organizations for adoption if
interest warrants such actions.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 31, 1995.
ADDRESSES: Written comments concerning the proposed standards should be
sent by mail to Cadastral Standards Review, FGDC Secretariat, U.S.
Geological Survey, 590 National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive,
Reston, Virginia 22092. The draft standards may be requested from the
same mailing address, or from Internet address gdc@usgs.gov or
facsimile number (703) 648-5755. Internet users should identify their
name, affiliation, and postal and Internet addresses at the bottom of
their message.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jennifer Snyder, FGDC Secretariat, U.S. Geological Survey, 590 National
Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia 22092; telephone
number (703) 648-5514; facsimile number (703) 648-5755; or Internet
gdc@usgs.gov''.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The standards were developed by the
cadastral subcommittee of the FGDC under responsibilities assigned by
Office of Management and Budget Circular A-16. In addition to Federal
participation, the subcommittee held open forums about the standards in
several national, regional, and State conferences. Participation in
these meetings included persons from county government, data conversion
businesses, and State and local agencies. An earlier draft of the
standards was provided for comment to approximately 500 organizations
and persons who had expressed interest in the standards.
Dated: December 19, 1994.
James R. Plasker,
Associate Chief, National Mapping Division.
[FR Doc. 94-32188 Filed 12-29-94; 8:45 am]
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