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>From: "Barbara S. Poore" <[log in to unmask]>
>Date: Tue, 3 Jun 1997 11:26:53 -0400
>Subject: Metadata Revision
 
 
Please forgive multiple postings
 
Reminder--The FGDC Invites Comment on the FGDC Metadata
Standard=20
 
The period for public comment on the revison of the Federal Geographic
Data
Committee=D5s Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata will
close July 9, 1997.The primary review activity will be conducted on the
Internet, using Web sites, electronic mail and an on-line HyperNews
threaded discussion.  However, Internet access is not required, and
participants wishing to use other means should contact the FGDC.  Review
participants will receive an acknowledgment as well as notification of
how their comments were addressed.  After the formal adoption of the
revised standard by the FGDC, the revised standard and summary analysis
will be made available on the FGDC home page.
 
=46or more information on the Internet review please see the FGDC home
page at http://www.fgdc.gov
 
Requests for written copies of the "Content Standard for Digital
Geospatial Metadata " should be addressed to:
 
       FDGC Secretariat (Attention: Jennifer Fox)
       U.S. Geological Survey
       590 National Center
       12201 Sunrise Valley Drive
       Reston, Virginia, 20192
       Telephone 703.648.5514
       Facsimile 703.648.5755
       Internet " [log in to unmask]".=20
 
=46or answers to metadata related questions, please call Rick Pearsall
703.648.4532 or Ruth Hildenberger 703.648.6084.