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NSPS
Yes, it is ALTA/NSPS! When the 2016 version of the standards become effective in February, the name will officially be "ALTA/NSPS."
During the recent meeting of the joint ALTA/NSPS Committee, the question (which has been asked before) came up about Table A, Item 21 regarding the length of time a surveyor needs to maintain professional liability coverage related to a specific survey conducted using the ALTA/NSPS standards. The question was posed to the Victor O. Schinnerer Company with whom NSPS regularly conducts discussions about such matters. Schinnerer helped us with the wording of this when we introduced it in 2011, so the wording is – from a professional liability standpoint – exactly as it should be.
The response:
Item 21 deals only with the length of time that the professional liability coverage needs to be maintained by the surveyor. It has nothing whatsoever to do with liability. Item 21 states that the policy needs to “be in effect throughout the contract term.” It is well-understood in the insurance industry that reference to the “contract term” in this context is – in our case – a reference to the contract between the surveyor and his or her client. Thus, if selected, Item 21 requires that the surveyor maintain professional liability coverage during the time that the contract between the surveyor and client is in effect. This is normally just a few weeks – from the date the contract is signed (or agreed upon, in the case of an unwritten contract), to delivery of the survey and subsequent payment.
This is entirely independent of how long the surveyor is liable for his or her work. That is a function of state law and depends on the state’s statutes of limitation and repose. Where surveyors have the benefit of a statute of repose, there is a set time period after which a claimant is prohibited from making a claim. In states where surveyors do not have a statute of repose, the statute of limitations (and length of time of discovery) controls the length of time of the surveyor’s liability.
NSPS
NSPS Young Surveyors are hosting our 2nd meeting on October 8th and 9th, 2015 in Sandusky, Ohio. This meeting will be held at the same time as the Ohio State Fall Meetings and the NSPS Fall Board Meeting. This is an excellent opportunity for the Young Surveyors to get together, listen to speakers selected just for the group, discuss the future of our group, present to the Ohio State Land Surveyors and to network with each other and the NSPS Board members. We might even try to squeeze some fun in this as well! We are looking forward to moving this group forward at a national level and hope you will be part of the experience.
Please visit the following link for additional information for Young Surveyor registration and Ohio Meeting accommodations at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wKF79O4-4htrPpQjQI3Bxv168zNarmFgtw9I9s9bLag/viewform.
For additional information or questions, please contact the NSPS Young Surveyors Representative, Amanda Askren.
NSPS Foundation
Plenty of tickets remain for the NSPS Foundation “Cruise” raffle. Check out information about the three options from which the winner will choose for an exciting adventure in July 2016.
CFedS
Recently, AISES partnered with Certified Federal Surveyors to allow it to better serve its members who are a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) or Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT). The Certified Federal Surveyors Program (CFedS) is co-administered by the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management and the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) and it provides unique and extensive training for PLS in understanding federal survey processes. The voluntary program, approved by the Secretary of the Interior and the Office of the Special Trustee, CFedS is designed to: increase the pool of qualified surveyors to perform work on or near federal interest lands, including Indian lands; to ensure such surveys comply with federal regulations and policies, decreasing the chance and expense of rework; and provide opportunities to increase self-determination for Indian tribes. Click Here for more information.
SHS
During their recent appearance on the NSPS Radio Hour, SHS members Denny Demeyer and John Thalacker discussed the upcoming Surveyors Rendezvous 2015. Be sure to place this event on your calendar, and register right away by visiting www.surveyorshistoricalsociety.com and clicking on the Rendezvous link, or by contacting the SHS office at 614-798-5257.
The event will take place in beautiful Bellingham, Washington September 9 - 13, 2015. The theme, “Surveys & Surveyors of the Salish Sea” will focus on the history of international boundary surveys in the area. Numerous featured speakers will share their knowledge of the area and surveyors who worked there. On Friday, September 11 registrants will enjoy a field trip to San Juan Island for a walking tour of American and English camps, and lectures onsite during this private tour of the national park.
NSPS
River and Lake Boundaries, Surveying Water Boundaries – A Manual, Second Edition, authored by the late James A. Simpson is well referenced, and often cited in court cases. It is being offered on behalf of the Public Land Survey System Foundation.
Surveyors and Statesmen by Sarah S. Hughes is a history of the development of the surveying profession in Colonial Virginia, and its impact on the Chesapeake economy and society. It is being offered on behalf of the Virginia Surveyors Foundation.
Although the NSPS Bookstore has closed as a provider of multiple texts, we are offering these two books and select group of others.
NSPS
Gary Kent, Chair of the Joint ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey Committee, joins host Curt Sumner for Part 2 of their discussion about the proposed additions/amendments for the 2016 version of the standards. Please visit the website below to hear the August 17 show, during which the first part of that conversation took place. The proposed standards will be sent to ALTA and NSPS for official adoption, with the expectation that the revised/updated version will take effect early in 2016.
If you are unable to listen to the show when it is being broadcast, listen to the archive of the show at http://www.radiosandysprings.com/showpages/ACSM.php.
Archives for each show are typically available for listening within a few days after the show airs.
September 16-17, 2015 | Hard Rock Hotel | Las Vegas, NV
Network with industry leaders and professionals during USIBD, the first organization focusing solely on supporting the Building Documentation Industry in the United States. Your knowledge, expertise, and support are welcomed.
Business Owners, Operators and Influencers whose companies take part in documenting existing conditions will “go behind the curtain” with competitors and clients to get the real story on technology use when documenting existing.
Among those expected to attend are: Architects, Engineers, Surveyors, Contractors: both General and Specialty; BIM Specialists; Building Owners, Real Estate Developers, and Public Sector facilities executives; Construction Managers; produce and hardware manufacturers; software developers and representatives.
Online Registration is open!
Hotel/Meeting Location and online hotel reservation: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (HRH) Las Vegas, NV; Reserve your room before 8/25/15 deadline!
Contact the USIBD Team at 703-831-7382 or email solutions@paisales.com for more information.
NSPS
The underwriting branch of FEMA’s Risk Insurance Division has issued a letter related to the continued use of forms related to Elevation Certificates and Flood proofing Certificates, for which the expiration date is August 31, 2015.
NSPS
The Congressional Research Services (CRS), an arm of the Library of Congress that prepares special reports for the legislature, has prepared an analysis of appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) and its flood mapping program. The report discussed the FY2016 appropriations for the and provided an overview of the Obama Administration’s FY2016 request. FEMA's Flood Hazard Mapping and Risk Analysis efforts were funded at $190 million in S. 1619 and $100 million in H.R. 3128. In separate reports, CRS also highlighted a comparison for DHS appropriations as well as historical trends.
NSPS
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has issued a report highlighting progress the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has made including the FAA's UAS Comprehensive Plan and UAS Integration Roadmap , which provide broad plans for commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) integration. FAA approves all UAS operations on a case-by-case basis, pursuant to “Section 333” applications, but has recently increased and accelerated approvals. Internationally, numerous countries have been allowing UAS operations in their airspace, including for surveying.
GPS World
An Aug. 18 Federal Register notice proposes shutting down the Nationwide Differential Global Positioning System in January 2016 because of a decline in its use, except for sites in coastal areas. The notice, issued by the U.S. Coast Guard, Transportation Department and Corps of Engineers, reads ...
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Sensors & Systems
This year marked the 10th anniversary of both Google Maps and Earth, putting emphasis on the technology maturity and ubiquity. The Earth offering is now a seamless click to view on Google Maps, and the continued emphasis on simplicity belies the data creation and innovation frenzy that created this map leader. In coincidence with these landmarks, a dialing back of efforts appears to be underway.
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Business Insider
Although George Orwell may have predicted Big Brother, he likely never imagined it would be so voluntary. Despite the impressive amount of data collected by the National Security Agency under their mass surveillance programs against our will, the government can not compete with the massive troves of data in the server warehouses of Google, Facebook, Amazon, and hundreds of other private companies most have never heard of.
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Inside GNSS
The Federal Communications Commission is weighing a request to waive spectrum rules for a new ultra-wideband device that would operate across a wide swath of frequencies including those used by satellite navigation. The proposal has prompted a call for a wider reconsideration of ultra-wideband limits, a suggestion opposed by the GPS community.
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