Notice2026-18985
Call for Nominations to the National Geospatial Advisory Committee
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Published
September 16, 2026
Issuing agencies
Interior DepartmentGeological Survey
Abstract
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.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 178 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 58693]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-18985]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Geological Survey
[Docket No. USGS-FACA-2026; GX26EE000101100]
Call for Nominations to the National Geospatial Advisory
Committee
AGENCY: U.S. Geological Survey, Interior.
ACTION: Call for nominations.
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SUMMARY: 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
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#402e2721232e2f2d292e2134292f2e3300262724236e272f36"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0f61686e6c61606266616e7b6660617c4f69686b6c21686079">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Megan Compton, FGDC, USGS by mail
to Megan Compton, at 5957 Lakeside Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46278; by
email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#640a0305070a0b090d0a05100d0b0a1724020300074a030b12"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6e00090f0d00010307000f1a0701001d2e08090a0d40090118">[email protected]</span></a>; 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 <a href="http://www.fgdc.gov/ngac">www.fgdc.gov/ngac</a>.
(Authority: 5 U.S.C. Ch. 10)
Darcee Killpack,
Acting Executive Director, Federal Geographic Data Committee.
[FR Doc. 2026-18985 Filed 9-15-26; 8:45 am]
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