Order No. 348-N of the Minister of Environment validating the Rules for generation, storage and update of spatial data.

This Order primarily addresses the establishment, maintenance, and updating of metadata for thematic spatial data and services within the Ministry of Environment. It emphasizes adherence to international standards ISO 19115, ISO 19119, and ISO 19139, and aims to regulate the creation and management of metadata to support environmental data governance and policy implementation. The overarching goal is to ensure the legality, accuracy, reliability, and security of metadata, facilitating effective data sharing and utilization among authorized entities. Key measures include the creation, preservation, and updating of metadata by the Ministry, aligned with existing spatial data and legal requirements. The metadata database encompasses thematic spatial data and services, maintained electronically according to prescribed forms established by the Cadastre Committee's directives. The Ministry is responsible for the development and updating of metadata, which is stored in an electronic format within the Ministry’s thematic spatial data repository. Additionally, the Ministry utilizes metadata to fulfill its functions, ensuring their legitimacy and security, and provides access to the Cadastre Committee. The document also mandates the provision of online services such as search, viewing, download, transformation, and electronic transactions, with specific search criteria outlined, including keywords, data classification, geographic coordinates, quality standards, access restrictions, and responsible entities. Implementation involves the electronic creation and updating of metadata, with responsibilities assigned to the Ministry, and the use of a thematic spatial data portal to facilitate data sharing and access. The document emphasizes procedural compliance, technical standards, and institutional responsibilities, ensuring that metadata management aligns with legal and policy objectives for spatial data governance.