### Question
What is the definition of National Spatial Data Infrastructure?


### Answer
The definition of **National Spatial Data Infrastructure** is as follows in *43 U.S.C. § 2801*:

> the technology, policies, criteria, standards, and employees necessary to promote geospatial data sharing throughout the Federal Government, State, tribal, and local governments, and the private sector (including nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education)

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 2801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-GEOSPATIAL DATA**

