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AN ACT Relating to state base geographic data; amending RCW 58.22.010 and 58.22.020; adding new sections to chapter 58.22 RCW; creating a new section; repealing RCW 58.22.030, 58.22.040, and 58.22.050; and making appropriations.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

Sec. 1. RCW 58.22.010 and 1973 1st ex.s. c 159 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:

It is the intent of the legislature to establish a coordinated ((~~system~~)) framework of state base ((~~maps~~)) geographic data to assist all levels of government to more effectively provide the information to meet their responsibilities for resource planning and management.

It is further the legislature's intent to eliminate duplication, to ((~~insure~~)) ensure compatibility, and to create ((~~coordination through a uniform~~)) standard state base geographic data which all agencies will use and build upon in consonance with their missions. The framework of state base geographic data is intended to continually improve as a shared data resource to which all agencies will contribute.

It is in the interest of all citizens in the state of Washington that ((a)) state base ((~~mapping system be~~)) geographic data are established ((~~to make essential base maps~~)) and made widely available at no more than the cost of access and dissemination to all users, both public and private. The cost of collecting, updating, or creating new state base geographic data is intended to be shared among cooperating agencies and other organizations.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. A new section is added to chapter 58.22 RCW to read as follows:

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.

(1) "State base geographic data" means a framework of commonly used digital map data for Washington state, which is created and maintained through coordination and partnerships with other organizations.

(2) "Cost of access and dissemination" means costs specifically associated with preparing and distributing state base geographic data to other organizations and the general public. These are limited to costs associated with: Modification of the data to make it suitable for dissemination; hardware or software enhancements necessary for dissemination; media required for dissemination; and customer service necessary for dissemination.

Sec. 3. RCW 58.22.020 and 1984 c 7 s 367 are each amended to read as follows:

The department of natural resources, in consultation with other agencies, shall establish and ((~~maintain a state base mapping system. The standards for the state base mapping system shall be~~)) coordinate appropriate maintenance of:

(1) ((~~A series of fifteen minute United States geological survey quadrangle map separates at a scale of one to 48,000 (one inch equals 4,000 feet) covering the entire state;~~

(2) A series of seven and one-half minute United States geological survey quadrangle map separates at a scale of one to 24,000 (one inch equals 2,000 feet) for urban areas; including but not limited to those identified as urban by the state department of transportation for the United States department of transportation.

All features and symbols added to the quadrangle separates shall meet as nearly as is practical national map accuracy standards and specifications as defined by the United States geological survey for their fifteen minute and seven and one-half minute quadrangle map separates.

~~Each quadrangle shall be revised by the department of natural resources as necessary to reflect current conditions.~~)) State base geographic data standards;

(2) State base geographic data themes, including geodetic and photogrammetric control, public land survey, public land ownership, government administrative boundaries, surface water, transportation, elevation, georeferenced imagery, and geographic names;

(3) Maintenance operations for state base geographic data; and

(4) Access to the state base geographic data.

The framework of state base geographic data shall be established and maintained cooperatively and in partnership with other organizations. The department of natural resources shall coordinate the state base geographic data activities with the Washington geographic information council, the Washington state board on geographic names, and other organizations with principal responsibilities for creating or updating state base geographic data. The department of natural resources shall work collaboratively with the Washington geographic information council's framework management group to identify new state base geographic data themes, designate lead organizations for state base geographic data themes, and develop state base geographic data standards and policies.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 4. A new section is added to chapter 58.22 RCW to read as follows:

(1) The department of natural resources shall coordinate access to the framework of state base geographic data and standards.

(2) The department of natural resources shall provide outreach and guidance to public and private organizations interested in using, or contributing to, the framework of state base geographic data.

(3) The department of natural resources may establish and administer a grant program to assist organizations in contributing data or other resources to the framework of state base geographic data.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 5. (1) The sum of eighty thousand dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002, from the general fund to the department of natural resources for the purposes of providing one full-time equivalent for incorporating and integrating geodetic control, public land survey, and public land ownership data from partner organizations in the framework of state base geographic data.

(2) The sum of seventy thousand dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003, from the general fund to the department of natural resources for the purposes of providing one full-time equivalent for incorporating and integrating geodetic control, public land survey, and public land ownership data from partner organizations into the framework of state base geographic data.

(3) The sum of eighty thousand dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002, from the general fund to the department of natural resources for the purposes of providing one full-time equivalent for coordination and outreach to other organizations regarding the framework of state base geographic data.

(4) The sum of eighty thousand dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003, from the general fund to the department of natural resources for the purposes of providing one full-time equivalent for coordination and outreach to other organizations regarding the framework of state base geographic data.

(5) The sum of one hundred fifty thousand dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002, from the general fund to the department of natural resources for the purposes of the initial funding of the grant program created under section 4 of this act.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 6. This act does not repeal, amend, or modify any existing rights or obligations incurred under chapter 58.24 or 43.126 RCW.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 7. The following acts or parts of acts are each repealed:

(1) RCW 58.22.030 (United States geological survey quadrangle map separates--Acquisition by state agencies) and 1973 1st ex.s. c 159 s 3;

(2) RCW 58.22.040 (United States geological survey quadrangle map separates--State depository) and 1973 1st ex.s. c 159 s 4; and

(3) RCW 58.22.050 (Availability of map separates--Powers and duties of department) and 1973 1st ex.s. c 159 s 5.