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NSPS has partnered with Elaine Ball Marketing to become the North American Distributor of posters she has developed as a great way to introduce/promote surveying to kids. NSPS is also a sponsor of the poster, and has its very own character Evan the Eagle! See if you can spot him! Order your poster today at www.getkidsintosurvey.com.
Other posters now being developed include:
Mining Australia (based on Kalgoorlie Super Pit Gold Mine, Australia) July 2018
Forestry (based on Mt. St. Helens, Washington, USA) October 2018
Mobile Mapping (USA) — Special Edition October 2018
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NSPS has filed an objection to a procurement solicitation by the Virginia Department of General Services (DGS) that would include services that fall within most state law definitions of the practice of surveying, but fails to require a licensed surveyor in responsible charge.
A Request for Proposal for Unmanned Aerial System Services issued by DGS on behalf of the ValuePoint Cooperative Purchasing Organization, LLC, a nonprofit subsidiary of National Association of State Purchasing Officials (NASPO). It asks for bids, including price, for a variety of services to be performed with an unmanned aircraft system (UAS or "drone"), including several surveying and mapping tasks, in Virginia and several other states, with an option for any state to participate. NSPS has joined with state surveying societies in Virginia and Maryland noting the solicitation does not include a requirement for a licensed professional surveyor, in violation of the law in many other states, as the services sought fall within most licensing law definitions of the practice of land surveying, and, as a professional service. NSPS also pointed out the RFP does not comply with the Virginia qualifications based selection (QBS) law, or similar "mini-Brooks Acts" in numerous other states. The NASPO Cooperative facilitates administration of the cooperative group contracting consortium for the benefit of state departments, institutions, agencies, political subdivisions, and other eligible entities.
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A delegation from NSPS will meet next week with Rep. Rick Crawford (R-AR) to discuss the society’s concerns for provisions in H.R. 5559, the "Scientific Flood Mapping Act of 2018" . The bill, introduced by Rep. Crawford on April 18, would remove private sector members from the Technical Mapping Advisory Council (TMAC), which advises the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on surveying and mapping issues related to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The June 7 meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC will seek ways to improve the TMAC and NFIP, without eliminating the valuable input FEMA gets from professionals in the private sector from surveying, mapping, engineering and other technical and professional disciplines.
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Ambrose Gmeiner, PLS, 2018-19 President of the New Jersey Society of Professional Land Surveyors, will join host Curt Sumner to discuss his perspectives related to a recent article he wrote entitled Your Surveying Legacy.
To listen to archives of previous shows, visit americaswebradio.com/nsps-radio-hour. Archives for each show are typically available for listening within a few days after the show airs.
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NSPS Government Affairs Consultant John Palatiello advocated for surveying and geospatial data collection programs to support sustainable development of smart cities across the United States at a May 29 briefing in the U.S. Capitol. Palatiello was a panelist in a discussion hosted by the Congressional Smart Cities Caucus. In his remarks, Palatiello noted that surveyors are often lead professionals in the development of geographic information systems that integrate data for planning and integration of land use, transportation, housing and government services. He pointed to the National Spatial Data Infrastructure; H.R. 4905, the "Improvement of Mapping, Addresses, Geography, Elevations, and Structures (IMAGES) Act of 2018" introduced by Rep. Alex Mooney (R-WV) and Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX); H.R. 2199, the "Federal Land Asset Inventory Reform (FLAIR) Act" introduced by Rep. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI); H.R. 4062, the "Digital Coast Act" introduced by Rep. C.A. "Dutch" Ruppersberger (D-MD) and Rep. Don Young (R-AK); and appropriations for the USGS 3DEP program as examples of geospatial data programs Congress should support to further sustainable development in smart cities.
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No matter what the future holds, prepare to meet challenges head on. Future-proof your resume by becoming a Certified Survey Technician (CST). This unique four-level certification program indicates official recognition by NSPS that a person can perform surveying tasks at a specific technical level.
Show what you can do! Decide between the field or office track. Visit www.nsps.us.com for details.
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CST Certification is always better for clients, for projects, and for us!
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At a recent breakfast panel event on infrastructure in Washington, DC, NSPS Federal Lobbyist John "JB" Byrd asked a question on the USGS 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) of Sens. Todd Young (R-IN) and Gary Peters (D-MI). In his answer to JB's question, Sen. Young brought to everyone's attention the importance of professional surveyors with a focus on broadband deployment and "digging."
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The House Committee on Transportation last week reported the House version of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) favorable out of committee. In addition, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works also reported out the Senate version of the bill. The next step will be full House and Senate votes in addition to reconciling the two versions of the bills.
GPS World
The long-awaited Final Report for the U.S. Department of Transportation's Adjacent Band Compatibility Assessment was released on April 26.
The report is the culmination of several years of test and analysis conducted by the DOT, with input and assistance from the public and federal agency stakeholders. Though not explicitly motivated by it, the assessment appears to be responsive to the Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Executive Committee's Jan. 13, 2012, memorandum to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.
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Geospatial World
When you register a drone with the FAA, you'll get a government-issued ID number you can put as a note inside the battery compartment or any other internal part of the machine. In the future, though, you may have to make sure that number is perfectly visible — sort of a like small license plate for your UAV. Bloomberg has discovered a proposed rule filed earlier this month.
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SpaceNews
Clusters of satellites that scan the globe at previously unimaginable speeds will make it possible to detect subtle changes on the ground so that earthquakes, floods and avalanches can be more accurately predicted. And they will give governments and corporations access to unprecedented intelligence such as the precise identity of ships at sea that may be illegally fishing or trafficking arms.
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Sensors & Systems
A new NASA-led study shows that climate change is likely to intensify extreme weather events known as atmospheric rivers across most of the globe by the end of this century, while slightly reducing their number.
The new study projects atmospheric rivers will be significantly longer and wider than the ones we observe today, leading to more frequent atmospheric river conditions in affected areas.
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Geospatial World
Whether you want to find the nearest restaurant or advertise deals to shoppers who are in the neighborhood, or just locate your friends, location-based services have become an inseparable companion of yours. They not only grant user access to relevant, up-to-date information about their surroundings but also allow businesses to provide current updates to their customers. Let's understand how location is fundamental to all business processes.
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Directions Magazine
Cities of all sizes are currently working on offering their growing populations attractive, sustainable living spaces, so smart city solutions are booming. These cities are faced with huge traffic, energy, environmental, health and education challenges and each of them requires its own specific solutions. INTERGEO considers this development and the rapidly growing market for smart city solutions to be extremely important.
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