Explanation: eXtensible Markup Language (XML) embodies the potential to alleviate many of the interoperability problems associated with the sharing of data within and across organizations. In order to capitalize on that potential more efficiently and effectively on a Government-wide basis, the CIO Council's Enterprise Interoperability and Emerging Information Technology Committee (EIEITC) has chartered the XML Working Group to undertake four activities:

• Identify pertinent standards and best practices
• Establish partnerships with industry and public interest groups
• Establish partnerships with governmental communities of interest
• Education and outreach

Contact: Owen Ambur of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Owen_Ambur@fws.gov) or Marion Royal of GSA's Office of Governmentwide Policy (marion.royal@gsa.gov.)

Web address: http://xml.gov/working_group.htm

Current Participants: See Participants list at http://xml.gov/discussion.asp

Encouraged to Participate: Anyone with an interest in using XML to provide solutions within federal systems.

Next Meeting: See agendas and scheduling information at http://xml.gov/agendas.htm

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