Coordinating Geographic Data Acquisition and Access: The National Spatial Data Infrastructure
This executive order establishes the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) to coordinate federal geospatial data collection and sharing, creating an electronic clearinghouse to reduce duplication and improve public access to geographic information. It mandates the Federal Geographic Data Committee to develop standards, requires agencies to document and share geospatial data, and sets specific deadlines for implementation through 2000.