Call for Nominations to the National Geospatial Advisory Committee
The Department of the Interior (DOI) is seeking nominations to serve on the National Geospatial Advisory Committee (NGAC). The NGAC is a Federal Advisory Committee authorized th...
The Department of the Interior (DOI) is seeking nominations to serve on the National Geospatial Advisory Committee (NGAC). The NGAC is a Federal Advisory Committee authorized through the Geospatial Data Act of 2018 (GDA), which operates in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). The NGAC provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary of the Interior through the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) related to management of Federal geospatial programs, development of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure, and the implementation of the GDA. The NGAC reviews and comments on geospatial policy and management issues and provides a forum for views of non-Federal stakeholders in the geospatial community.
DATES:
Nominations must be postmarked by November 16, 2026.
ADDRESSES:
Nominations should be sent to Ms. Megan Compton, U.S. Geological Survey, 5957 Lakeside Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46278, or at
ngacnominations@fgdc.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ms. Megan Compton, FGDC, USGS by mail to Megan Compton, at 5957 Lakeside Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46278; by email at
ngacnominations@fgdc.gov;
or by telephone 703-581-3332. Individuals in the United States who are deaf, blind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access telecommunications relay services. Individuals outside the United States should use the relay services offered within their country to make international calls to the point-of-contact in the United States.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The NGAC conducts its operations in accordance with the provisions of the GDA and the FACA. It reports to the Secretary of the Interior through the FGDC and functions solely as an advisory body. The NGAC provides recommendations and advice to the DOI and the FGDC on policy and management issues related to the effective operation of Federal geospatial programs.
The NGAC includes up to 30 members, selected to achieve a balanced representation of the viewpoints of the various stakeholders involved in national geospatial activities. The NGAC membership is selected from among groups involved in the geospatial community, including States; Local governments; Regional governments; Tribal governments; Private sector entities; Geospatial information user industries; Professional associations; Scholarly associations; Non-profit organizations; Academia; Licensed geospatial data acquisition professionals; and Federal Government. NGAC members are appointed for terms of 3 years, with the terms of one-third of the members expiring each year. NGAC members may not serve more than two consecutive terms. However, after a 2-year break in service, members will be eligible for appointment.
Individual nominees may self-nominate or may be nominated by employers, associations, professional organizations, or other geospatial organizations. Nominations should include a resume providing an adequate description of the nominee's qualifications, including information that would enable the DOI to make an informed decision regarding meeting the membership requirements of the NGAC and permit the DOI to contact the nominee. Nominees are strongly encouraged to include supporting letters from employers, associations, professional organizations, and/or other organizations that indicate support by a meaningful constituency for the nominee.
Nominations will be reviewed by the FGDC, and additional information may be requested from nominees. Final selection and appointment of NGAC members will be made by the Secretary of the Interior. NGAC members serve at the discretion of the Secretary of the Interior.
The NGAC meets approximately three to four times per year. NGAC members will serve without compensation, but travel and per diem costs will be provided by the USGS. The USGS will also provide necessary support services to the NGAC.
Additional information about the NGAC and the nomination process is posted on the NGAC web page at
www.fgdc.gov/ngac.
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“Call for Nominations to the National Geospatial Advisory Committee,” thefederalregister.org (September 16, 2026), https://thefederalregister.org/documents/2026-18985/call-for-nominations-to-the-national-geospatial-advisory-committee.
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