[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 86 (Friday, May 3, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 22500]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-11004]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Bureau of Transportation Statistics


Participation Requested in Developing Data Content Standard for 
Transportation

AGENCY: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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    This notice announces that the U.S. Department of Transportation, 
Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), requests your participation 
in the development of core data content standards for transportation.
    Geospatial data exist in numerous locations and in a variety of 
proprietary formats. Exchanging data between organizations, and 
sometimes within the same organization, is recognized as a labor-
intensive and problematic endeavor. The Geospatial Information One-
Stop, an e-government initiative led by the Department of the Interior 
and the Office of Management and Budget, seeks to overcome many of 
these issues. The Geospatial Information One-Stop will provide access 
to the seven National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) framework 
themes. This portal will provide an easier means to exchange geospatial 
data through the use of data content standards. The standards developed 
through this initiative represent the core data needed for the exchange 
of information about spatial features and will be developed through a 
cooperative effort between federal, state, and local agencies as well 
as universities and private organizations. The Bureau of Transportation 
Statistics is responsible for coordinating development of the core data 
content standards for the transportation layer of the NSDI.
    Those interested in participating can do so in a variety of ways. 
Participants can be Subscribers (i.e., persons interested in receiving 
periodic updates regarding the progress of the design group), 
Contributors (persons interested in offering model input and background 
information to be considered in design), Reviewers (persons interested 
in reviewing various drafts of the Standard when ready), or Modeling 
Advisory Team Members (vested members assisting modelers in writing and 
editing the Standard--this includes participating in meeting(s), and 
some pre-meeting investment is required).
    Additional information is available at the BTS Web site 
(www.bts.gov). If you have questions, want more information, or are 
interested in participating in this effort please contact Mark Bradford 
at (202) 366-6810, or [email protected] by May 15, 2002.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on April 29, 2002.
Ashish Sen,
Director, Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
[FR Doc. 02-11004 Filed 5-2-02; 8:45 am]
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