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[FR Doc No: 94-32188]


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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 [email protected] 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 
``[email protected]''.

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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