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Appendix C:
OMB Circular No. A-16,
Revised May 6, 1967
The Bureau of the Budget (now the Office of Management and Budget) issued
Circular No. A-16 in 1953. This Circular described the responsibilities of fed-
eral agencies involved in surveying and mapping activities. Appended to this
Circular were Exhibits, occasionally revised, that dealt with such items as
classification and standards of accuracy of geodetic control surveys and pro-
cedures for programming and coordination of federal topographic mapping
activities. In 1967, Circular No. A-16 was revised, delegating responsibility for
aspects of surveying and mapping to various federal departments. The con-
tents of the latter Circular are given on the following pages.
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Appendix C
May 6, 1967
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
BUREAU OF THE BUDGET
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
TO THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND
ESTABLISHMENTS
SUBJECT: Coordination of surveying and mapping activities
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CIRCULAR NO. A-16
Revised
1. Purpose. This revised Circular describes the responsibilities of Federal
agencies with respect to coordination of the Federal surveying and mapping
activities described in paragraph 2, below. It rescinds and replaces Circular
No. A-16, dated January 16, 1953. Exhibits A, B. C, and D to that Circular
will remain in effect until replaced pursuant to paragraph 4 of this Circular.
2. Coverage. The coordinating procedures established by this Circular extend
to all surveying and mapping activities financed in whole or in part by Federal
funds which:
a. Can contribute to the National Topographic Map Series of the United
States and outlying areas of sovereignty and jurisdiction, the National Atlas
of the United States of America, the National Networks of Geodetic Control,
or such other national geodetic control and topographic mapping programs as
may be established; or
b. Result in cartographic representation of international boundaries other
than those of the United States with Canada or Mexico.
Surveying and mapping activities conducted or supported by a Federal agency
to meet specific program needs of the agency which are not met by the na-
tional surveying and mapping programs specified in paragraph 2a above and
which cannot practicably or economically contribute to the national pro-
grams are excluded from coverage. Determination of the surveying and map-
ping activities which are required to meet program needs is the responsibility
of the program agency. However, evaluation of the potential contribution of
those activities to a national surveying or mapping program should be made
by such agency in consultation, or pursuant to a general agreement, with the
responsible agency as described below.
3. Responsibility for coordination.
a. The Department of the Interior is responsible for the National Topo-
graphic Map Series of the United States and outlying areas of sovereignty and
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80 FEDERAL SURVEYING AND MAPPING: ORGANIZATIONAL REVIEW
jurisdiction and for the National Atlas of the United States of America. It
also operates the Map Information Office, which collects and furnishes to
potential users information concerning aerial photography, topographic map-
ping, and survey data available from Federal agencies for general use, and the
sources from which they may be obtained.
In carrying out these functions the Department exercises Government-
wide leadership in assuring coordinated planning and execution of its national
topographic mapping, National Atlas, and map information activities and the
cartographic activities of other Federal agencies related thereto, including ac-
tivities financed in whole or in part by such agencies, to the end that:
(1) The topographic mapping, National Atlas, and map information needs
of Government agencies and the public at large are met in the most expedi-
tious and economical manner possible with available resources;
(2) All mapping activities financed in whole or in part by Federal funds
contribute to the national topographic mapping program when it is practica-
ble and economical to do so; and
(3) Aerial photography, topographic mapping, and survey data produced
by Federal agencies are conveniently accessible for use in meeting the carto-
graphic needs of other Federal agencies and federally assisted programs.
The Department will also arrange, through periodic meetings or other ap-
propriate means, for an exchange of information among Federal agencies con-
cern~ng technological developments in civilian agencies with respect to carto-
graphic activities.
b. The Department of Commerce is responsible for the National Networks
of Geodetic Control and publishes status maps of geodetic control which
meet the standards for inclusion in the national networks.
In carrying out this function the Department exercises Government-wide
leadership in assuring coordinated planning and execution of its national
geodetic control surveys and the related survey activities of Federal agencies,
including activities financed in whole or in part by such agencies, to the end
that:
(1) The geodetic control needs of Government agencies and the public at
large are met in the most expeditious and economical manner possible with
available resources; and
(2) All surveying activities financed in whole or in part by Federal funds
contribute to the National Networks of Geodetic Control when it is practica-
ble and economical to do so.
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Appendix C
c. The Department of State exercises Government-wide leadership to as-
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sure that cartographic representations of international boundaries, other than
those of the United States with Canada or Mexico, by all Federal agencies are
consistent and conform to United States foreign policy.
4. Establishment of coordinating mechanisms. Each agency named in para-
graph 3 above will, in consultation with other Federal agencies concerned,
establish such standards, procedures, interagency agreements, and other
mechanisms as are necessary to carry out its Government-wide coordinating
responsibilities and to replace, where required, Exhibit A, B. C, or D of this
Circular.
5. Responsibilities of other Federal agencies. Each Federal agency is responsi-
ble for (a) cooperating as requested in the development of appropriate coordi-
nating mechanisms; (b) supplying necessary information to the coordinating
agency concerning its cartographic requirements, programs, activities, and
products; and (c) conducting its surveying, mapping, and product distribution
activities in a manner which provides effective Government-wide coordination
and efficient service to the general public.
6. Differences among agencies. Any major differences which cannot be re-
solved through consultation among agencies with respect to the coordination
of cartographic activities covered by this Circular may be referred by the head
of any agency concerned to the Director of the Bureau of the Budget.
PHILLIP S. HUGHES
Acting Director
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