Issues and Actions

FS/BLM Systems Meeting, May 14, 1997

FS/BLM Top Seven Action Items

  1. Work on Telecommunications/Network Sharing - BLM/FS/DOI to look at options. (#18)  (Sep 97 Progress Report)

    2. Members: Jayne Hadley (lead), Steve Werner, Ron Strong, Bobby S.
  2. Firewalls - Share experiences and standards, compare security policies. (#17)

    3. Members: Ron Strong (lead), Peggy LeBaron, Ray Bunster, Grant Dekker
  3. E-mail Connectivity - Directory structure. (#1)

    4. Latest status
    Members: Mike Travis (lead), Martin Quinlin, Laura Nelson, Mike Funston
  4. Sharing Help Desk/Technology - Feasibility. (#20)

    5. Members: Tim Quinn (lead), Tim Sale, John Foster, Scott MacPherson
  5. Sharing LANs and Co-location - Developing policy and practices (standards), Administrative policy, summarize Trading Post experiences, develop a template. (#21)

    6. Members: Lynn Vercil (lead), John Gavin, Wayne Elven
  6. Program Managers Discussion - Data standards and applications. (#10)

    7. Members: Jack Arthur, Gayle Gordon
  7. Hardware/Software Licensing - Cooperators. (#15)

    8. Members: Rich Salazar, Bruce Beierle (Initial Plan, Sep 25 Update)

Other Issues and Action Items for FS & BLM

  1. E-mail connectivity between agencies - a common, shared directory.
  2. Investigate contractual sharing opportunities between FS and BLM.
  3. BLM can share experiences with the FS on electronic record keeping and document management (i.e., E-FOIA).
  4. Neither FS or BLM have small-end DBMS within current COTS (i.e., Applix data).
  5. Do we need to establish policy and procedures for credit card purchases for shrinkwrap COTS? What about CM issues and core COTS on PC's?
  6. Can the FS and BLM establish IT "core competencies" for managers?
  7. Is there a need for a common approach (FS/BLM) for flexi-place? Especially as it relates to software license issues, remote access, and using a "nomadic office.".
  8. How can we better communicate what each agency is doing in the area of applications development? Share systems inventories and databases.
  9. BLM needs to work with the FS to see/benefit from their accessibility lab.
  10. BLM and FS IT managers need to encourage program business managers to meet with IT managers and discuss IT future directions (data standards, business processes, etc.).
  11. Establish common FTP sites and a data clearing house.
  12. Establish FGDC compliant metadata applications.
  13. Re-establish local level Interagency Agreements for data standards and application DEX.
  14. Clarify management objectives for such issues as GIS coordination, internal and interagency objectives.
  15. Hardware and software licensing for interagency access, use and cooperation.
  16. Interagency software application development (agree on process, methodology, technical approach, and LCM) as it specifically relates to the Fire Program.
  17. Firewalls: Share lessons learned, develop blueprint, identify policy and procedures, develop technical solutions to issues.
  18. FS and BLM need to work together on telecommunications sharing over the next 3 months and the planning/impacts of a USDA Net (similar to DOINET).
  19. Share training opportunities and facilities.
  20. Share Help Desk and technical support (down to the lowest level).
  21. Sharing a local area network (LAN) at co-location sites.