The BLM's architecture provides an integrated view of business
processes, data, applications, and technology.
The architecture is described using the Federal
Enterprise Architecture (FEA) reference models which provides
a common taxonomy for use in Capital
Planning & Investment Control (CPIC), security and architecture.
The technical architecture utilizes the Service
Reference Model (SRM) of the FEA.
The role of the Technology architect within
the BLM Enterprise Architecture (BEA) Team is to work in conjunction
with the Technical Review Board (TRB) by researching and recommending
standards for products and services for the BLM. These Federal
Enterprise Architecture (FEA)-classified standards are maintained
within a combination of the Department of Interior (DOI) Technical
Reference Manual (TRM) and the BLM's ETRM (an exceptions document).
The TRM is policy-based guidance that is required to be used when
purchasing or using technologies and products.
Requests for changes and waivers to the DOI TRM and the BLM ETRM
can be submitted using the online BLM
Configuration Management Change Request form. For more information
about the BLM ETRM, please contact the BEA
Technology lead.
In addition to helping maintain the ETRM, the technology team
established and facilitates the Technical
Advisory Groups (TAGs) (link located on the BEA intranet
website) as directed by the TRB. TAGs conduct technology
research in support of technology refresh cycles, gaps in the
architecture, and new investment requirements. From time to time,
the TRB chairpersons request a TAG be started in order to produce
the required information and recommendations to ensure the optimal
product or service is identified.
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