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Welcome to NGP Standards and Specifications News! National Geospatial Program (NGP) standards and specifications define the requirements to ensure that all The National Map products and data prepared by the USGS under the NGP are consistent in accuracy, structure, format, style, and content. Read up on what's happening related to Standards and Specifications here.