; and (2) contain associated datasets (with attribute records and coordinates)— (A) that are documented, verifiable, and officially designated to meet recognized standards; (B) that may be used in common; and (C) from which other datasets may be derived. (b) Lead covered agencies (1) In general For each NGDA data theme, the Committee shall designate one or more covered agencies as the lead covered agencies for the NGDA data theme. (2) General responsibility The lead covered agencies for an NGDA data theme shall be responsible for ensuring the coordinated management of the data, supporting resources (including technology and personnel), and related services and products of the NGDA data theme. (3) Specific responsibilities To assist in fulfilling the responsibilities under paragraph (2) with respect to an NGDA data theme, the lead covered agencies shall— (A) provide leadership and facilitate the development and implementation of geospatial data standards for the NGDA data theme, with a particular emphasis on a data content standard for the NGDA data theme, including by— (i) assessing existing standards; (ii) identifying anticipated or needed data standards; and (iii) developing a plan to originate and implement needed standards with relevant community and international practices— (I) in accordance with Office of Management and Budget Circular A–119, or any successor thereto; and (II) consistent with or as a part of the plan described in subparagraph (B); (B) provide leadership and facilitate the development and implementation of a plan for nationwide population of the NGDA data theme, which shall— (i) include developing partnership programs with States, Indian tribes, institutions of higher education, private sector entities, other Federal agencies, and local governments; (ii) meet the needs of users of geospatial data; (iii) address human and financial resource needs; (iv) identify needs relating to standards, metadata for geospatial data within the NGDA data theme, and the GeoPlatform