6 USC 343 - Chief Information Officer

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 343.

Chief Information Officer

(a)

In general

(b)

Geospatial information functions

(1)

Definitions

As used in this subsection:

(A)

Geospatial information

(B)

Geospatial technology

The term “geospatial technology” means any technology utilized by analysts, specialists, surveyors, photogrammetrists, hydrographers, geodesists, cartographers, architects, or engineers for the collection, storage, retrieval, or dissemination of geospatial information, including—

(i)

global satellite surveillance systems;

(ii)

global position systems;

(iii)

geographic information systems;

(iv)

mapping equipment;

(v)

geocoding technology; and

(vi)

remote sensing devices.

(2)

Office of Geospatial Management

(A)

Establishment

(B)

Geospatial Information Officer

(i)

Appointment

(ii)

Functions

(C)

Coordination of geospatial information

The Chief Information Officer shall establish and carry out a program to provide for the efficient use of geospatial information, which shall include—

(i)

providing such geospatial information as may be necessary to implement the critical infrastructure protection programs;

(ii)

providing leadership and coordination in meeting the geospatial information requirements of those responsible for planning, prevention, mitigation, assessment and response to emergencies, critical infrastructure protection, and other functions of the Department; and

(iii)

coordinating with users of geospatial information within the Department to assure interoperability and prevent unnecessary duplication.

(D)

Responsibilities

In carrying out this subsection, the responsibilities of the Chief Information Officer shall include—

(i)

coordinating the geospatial information needs and activities of the Department;

(ii)

implementing standards, as adopted by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget under the processes established under section 216 of the E-Government Act of 2002 (44 U.S.C. 3501 note), to facilitate the interoperability of geospatial information pertaining to homeland security among all users of such information within—

(I)

the Department;

(II)

State and local government; and

(III)

the private sector;

(iii)

coordinating with the Federal Geographic Data Committee and carrying out the responsibilities of the Department pursuant to Office of Management and Budget Circular A–16 and Executive Order 12906; and

(iv)

making recommendations to the Secretary and the Executive Director of the Office for State and Local Government Coordination and Preparedness on awarding grants to—

(I)

fund the creation of geospatial data; and

(II)

execute information sharing agreements regarding geospatial data with State, local, and tribal governments.

(3)

Authorization of appropriations

(Pub. L. 107–296, title VII, § 703, Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2219; Pub. L. 108–458, title VIII, § 8201(b), Dec. 17, 2004, 118 Stat. 3865.)

cite as: 6 USC 343