EXECUTIVE|DISORDER
Executive Order 12906
Coordinating Geographic Data Acquisition and Access: The National Spatial Data Infrastructure
Ordered by William J. Clinton on April 11, 1994
Summary
Establishes coordinated federal approach for acquiring, standardizing, and distributing geographic data. Creates a national electronic clearinghouse to facilitate data access. Assigns responsibilities to agencies to avoid duplication, mandates data standards, promotes intergovernmental and private-sector cooperation, and exempts national security activities.
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