; (11) the term NGDA data theme means the National Geospatial Data Asset core geospatial datasets (including electronic records and coordinates) relating to a topic or subject designated under section 6; (12) the term National Spatial Data Infrastructure means 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); and (13) the term proven practices means methods and activities that advance the use of geospatial data for the benefit of society. 3. Federal Geographic Data Committee (a) In general There is established in the Office of Management and Budget an interagency committee to be known as the Federal Geographic Data Committee, which shall act as the lead entity in the executive branch for the development, implementation, and review of policies, practices, and standards relating to geospatial data. (b) Membership (1) Chairperson and Vice Chairperson The Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Secretary of the Interior shall serve as Chairperson of the Committee and Vice Chairperson of the Committee, respectively. (2) Other members The President shall appoint the other members of the Committee from among the officers and employees of covered agencies. (c) Duties The Committee shall— (1) lead the development and management of and operational decisionmaking for the National Spatial Data Infrastructure strategic plan and geospatial data policy in accordance with section 5; (2) designate NGDA data themes and oversee the coordinated management of the NGDA data themes in accordance with section 6; (3) establish and maintain geospatial data standards in accordance with section 7; (4) periodically review and determine the extent to which covered agencies comply with geospatial data standards; (5) ensure that the GeoPlatform operates in accordance with section 8