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Check out our 50^th Anniversary Events
to be held across the State!

#1 & #2 - Outdoor Adventures Weekend in the Laurel Highlands

#3 - Reading Chapter Golf Outing, September 13th

Registration now open!

White Water Rafting Trip at Ohiopyle, PA, Saturday June 29th at 9:00 am.

Clays Shoot at 7 Springs Mountain Resort Sunday June 30th at 10:00 am.

Reading Chapter Golf Outing - September 13th at 9:00 am.

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Measuring Unit Change Coming in 2022

NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY (NGS)

Since 1959, two definitions of the foot have been used in the United
States: the international foot and the U.S. survey foot. The U.S. survey
foot is longer by 0.01 foot per mile than the international foot, and
having both measurements in use creates confusion. Modernizing the
National Spatial Reference System in 2022 represents an opportunity to
eliminate this confusion. Representatives from NGS, the National
Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and the Department of
Commerce unanimously decided to phase out the survey foot. NIST and NGS
will issue a Federal Register Notice (FRN) to solicit public comment on
the proposed change. A second FRN will formally announce the change,
with the details and process of this change based on the comments
received.

Contact: Michael.Dennis@noaa.gov

Link to recorded webinar presentation that was delivered prior to this
decision:
https://www.ngs.noaa.gov/web/science_edu/webinar_series/fate-of-us-survey-foot.shtml

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Drone ID Marking Rule 
Interim Final Rule Effective February 25, 2019.
The FAA also posted proposed new rules to let drones fly routinely at night and over people,
and to further integrate them safely into the nation’s airspace.
The comment period for these proposals is now open and ends on April 15. See link for more information.

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Office space for sub-lease 
Great for a startup company or satellite office for an established firm

721 square foot unfurnished suite

801 East Park Drive, Suite 100

Harrisburg, PA 17111

Monthly rent:    August 2018 –August 2019 - $1,202.00 

August 2019 – August 2020 - $1,238.00

Serious inquiries can contact:

Lori Elliott at psls@psls.org

PA GeoBoard 2017 Annual Report

The Pennsylvania State Geospatial Coordinating Board (PA GeoBoard) was established to provide advice and recommendations to the Governor and citizens of the Commonwealth on geospatial issues and provide uniform data standards, coordination of efficiency in geospatial policy and technology issues among Federal, State and local government agencies, academic institutions, and the private sector.

Read the 2017 Annual Report here.