Abstract
 Implementing Publication Guidelines for a Standard Representation of PLSS Fabric Track: Cadastral and Land Records Author(s): Steven Hope The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is charged with coordinating cadastral information under OMB Circular A-16 in support of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI). To help facilitate this, the BLM Cadastral Survey has issued publication guidelines for a standard portrayal of the Public Land Survey System (PLSS). In fiscal year 2005, the BLM Cadastral Survey staff members have been directed to implement the publication of standard PLSS framework data at several NSDI data hosts. Successful completion of the task requires the following: sound data stewardship agreements between intermingled stakeholders, collaborative participation from multiple organizations, guidelines for publication that adhere to the FGDC Cadastral Core Data Standard, and dataset adaptation that accommodates current and emerging GIS technologies. The publication and maintenance of a seamless, statewide PLSS dataset for the state of Utah provide a reference to illustrate the challenges encountered with implementation. Steven Hope Bureau of Land Management Dept. of Interior PO Box 45155 Salt Lake City , UT 84145-0155 US Phone: 801-539-4160 E-mail: Steve_Hope@blm.gov |
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