GEOMATIC DATA.

SEC. 11308. [49 U.S.C. 301 note] GEOMATIC DATA. (a) In General.—The Secretary shall develop guidance for the acceptance and use of information obtained from a non-Federal entity through geomatic techniques, including remote sensing and land surveying, cartography, geographic information systems, global navigation satellite systems, photogrammetry, or other remote means. (b) Considerations.—In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall ensure that acceptance or use of information described in subsection (a) meets the data quality and operational requirements of the Secretary. (c) Public Comment.—Before issuing any final guidance under subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide to the public— (1) notice of the proposed guidance; and (2) an opportunity to comment on the proposed guidance. (d) Savings Clause.—Nothing in this section— (1) requires the Secretary to accept or use information that the Secretary determines does not meet the guidance developed under this section; or (2) changes the current statutory or regulatory requirements of the Department.