----------------------------Original message---------------------------- (Posted on behalf of the author. Please response to [log in to unmask]) **** INVITATION FOR COMMENTS ON THE NATIONAL SPATIAL DATA INFRASTRUCTURE (NSDI) *** At the Geo-Data Policy Forum in Atlanta this past summer, five working groups were developed to prepare position papers on the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI). These papers will be shared at the next Geo-Data Policy Forum in Minneapolis on November 1. One of these groups is: "Working Group 3: Other Communities Who Need to be Involved in the NSDI." The goal of this group is to identify the communities who should be involved in the planning and implementation of the NSDI. In an effort to have board input, I am soliciting comments for inclusion in the paper. Specifically, I am looking for: 1. Identification of board categories of communities to be involved (i.e., private sector organizations or companies, professional societies, public interest groups, governmental organizations, etc.). 2. A brief (one or sentences) reason as to why that community should be involved. 3. To the extent possible, list contacts in the community you identify. Where possible, include specific names and addresses. 4. Listings of opportunities to reach out to the interested communities. For example, upcoming conferences or professional meetings. Please send comments to: [log in to unmask] All input will be compiled into one document to be presented at the Geo-Data Policy Forum in Minneapolis. All comments need to be received by October 24, 1993 in order to be included in the final document. If you have any questions or comments, please contact: Allan Cox Natural Resource Information System Montana State Library 1515 East Sixth Avenue Helena, MT 59620 406 444-5355 Phone 406 444-0581 Fax [log in to unmask] Email