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A look at the laws and geospatial happenings in the public sector.

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Ground Penetrating Radar Surveys Could Save Transportation Departments Money

The Maine Department of Transportation uses PaveScan RDM ground penetrating radar technology to improve road pavement quality and service life.  
Rob Sommerfeldt
August 4, 2020
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The Maine Department of Transportation uses PaveScan ground penetrating radar technology to improve road pavement quality and service life.  


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Geospatial Data Act Includes Contracting and Privacy Issues

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John M. Palatiello
May 15, 2019
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The Geospatial Data Act, as enacted, seeks to improve the coordination and use of geospatial data by the federal government.
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To watch the hearing and questions from Congressman Gonzalez, https://youtu.be/zPhi69Q6sHc?t=12367.

Congressman Gonzalez Urges Inclusion of Flood Mapping Reform

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April 3, 2019
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Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX) joined fellow membersover the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).


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Aerial Mapping Opportunities Abound

At an update for MAPPS, speakers note high interest in aerial mapping programs.
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Perry Trunick
March 18, 2019
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It appears the aerial imagery segment is booming. The goal of more data and higher resolutions expressed in government and private sector programs suggests a strong, ongoing demand for geospatial services.
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Palatiello Promotes USGS 3DEP Before Congress

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February 27, 2019
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Speaking on behalf of the 3DEP Coalition, John Palatiello, urged full funding of the national LiDAR and IFSAR program that would enable the entire United States to be mapped with consistent elevation data.


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Subsidence Survey Would Aid in Climate Controversy

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John M. Palatiello
January 14, 2019
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Having won control of the U.S. House of Representatives on November 6, House Minority Leader Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), will ask the Democrat caucus to create a select committee on climate change similar to a former panel behind the failed effort to pass cap-and-trade legislation when her party last held a Congressional majority in 2009-2010.
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Taking 3D Scans Identifies ADA Compliance Conflicts

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Larry Trojak
January 7, 2019
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When Sisemore-Weisz & Associates landed a contract to help the city of Tulsa verify compliance to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the strengths of 3D scanning immediately came to mind.
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Smokey the Bear's Message to Surveyors

Individuals make all the difference
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Perry Trunick
December 17, 2018
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Each season of wildfires in the U.S. seems to be the worst on record. When the problem is that big, how does the individual make a difference?
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Census Challenged to Geolocate Every U.S. Business

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Perry Trunick
December 17, 2018
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Whether the Census Bureau is collecting data on a household or a business, the basic collection unit is the individual address.
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Violence Preceded Famous Mason-Dixon Survey

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Brian Jaquess
December 12, 2018
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When a boundary dispute arises, the problem can either be resolved amicably or by adjudication, depending on the relationship between the adjoiners. In some instances, as in the case of the boundary dispute between Maryland and Pennsylvania, the dispute escalates to violence.
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