National Spatial Reference System Modernization Project Delayed

This message is from Scott Martin, the California Geodetic Coordinator and Chair of the GIS Council’s Geodetic Workgroup:

Cal GIS Council members,

The NGS released an official announcement this morning that the NSRS Modernization Project will be delayed from 2022 to the 2024-25 timeframe. They have been preparing to make this announcement for some time and compiled FAQs in advance. https://geodesy.noaa.gov/datums/newdatums/NSRSModernizationNewsIssue20.pdf https://geodesy.noaa.gov/datums/newdatums/FAQNewDatums.shtml

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Scott

Scott P. Martin, PLS
California Geodetic Coordinator
Senior Transportation Surveyor
Geodetic Control and GPS Surveys
Caltrans Office of Land Surveys
(916) 227-7328