The proposal itself is result of year-long preparatory and consultation activities by the Commission: it has been subject of a study concerning spatial data infrastructures in Europe (August 2003), a large consultation of stakeholders through an internet consultation (August 2003) and a public hearing (Rome - 10 July 2003), and it has been subject to an extended impact assessment in July 2003.
The proposal itself is result of year-long preparatory and consultation activities by the Commission: it has been subject of a study concerning spatial data infrastructures in Europe (August 2003), a large consultation of stakeholders through an internet consultation (August 2003) and a public hearing (Rome - 10 July 2003), and it has been subject to an extended impact assessment in July 2003.