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161.04 Geospatial Data Standards (FGDC)

Standards

Geospatial Data Standards (FGDC)
Number 
161.04
Policy Action Date
Approved November 5, 2014
Sunset Review November 30, 2016
Purpose 

The purpose of this standards is to establish and require the use of all of the Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) standards in Washington state government.  This applies to all state agency location based data/databases, geospatial data, geographic information systems, and geospatial data exchanges.  

A full list of this standards can be found at: https://www.fgdc.gov/standards/list

Downloadable Document 
Resources 

Policy & Procedures:

  • 160.00 Geospatial Data Management Policy;
  • 162.00 Geospatial Technology Policy & Standards Procedure;
  • 103.00 Technology Policy and Standard Waiver Request.

Associated Standards:

  • 161.01 Geodetic Control Data;
  • 161.03 Hydrography Data Standard;
  • 161.04 Geospatial Data Standards;
  • 161.06 Web Mapping Publication Standard.