[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 15 (Monday, January 24, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-1522]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
U.S. Geological Survey

 

Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC); Public Review of the 
United States National Cartographic Standards for Spatial Accuracy 
(NCSSA)

AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey, Interior.

ACTION: Notice; Request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The FGDC is sponsoring a public review of the United States 
National Cartographic Standards for Spatial Accuracy. The standard 
specifies the means of calculating horizontal and vertical accuracy for 
map graphics, the method by which accuracy will be tested, the label to 
be applied to products that have been tested, and the application of 
the standard to map series.
    The FGDC anticipates that the final standard will be submitted to 
the U.S. Office of Management and Budget for the replacement of the 
National Map Accuracy Standards, the last revision of which was issued 
by the former Bureau of the Budget in 1947.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 11, 1994.

ADDRESSES: Written comments about the proposed standard should be sent 
by mail to NCSSA Review, FGDC Secretariat, U.S. Geological Survey, 590 
National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia 22092; by 
Internet to ``[email protected]'', or by facsimile to (703) 648-5755. The 
draft standard may be requested from the same mailing or Internet 
addresses or facsimile number. Internet users should include their 
name, affiliation, mailing address, and telephone number 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 
(703) 648-5514; facsimile (703) 648-5755; Internet ``[email protected]''.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The proposed standard is based on work 
published by the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote 
Sensing. The society recommended that the draft replace the existing 
National Map Accuracy Standards. The standard has been reviewed by 
components of the FGDC, and is now in final review in the committee.

    Dated: January 10, 1994.
Allen H. Watkins,
Chief, National Mapping Division.
[FR Doc. 94-1522 Filed 1-21-94; 10:00 am]
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