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NOAA Science Advisory Board. …advises the Undersecretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere on long- and short-range strategies for research, education, and the application of science to resource management and environmental assessment and prediction. NOAA Science Advisory Board.
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NOAA Science Advisory Board …advises the Undersecretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere on long- and short-range strategies for research, education, and the application of science to resource management and environmental assessment and prediction.
NOAA Science Advisory Board • Established by a Decision Memorandum on September 25, 1997. • Chartered under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) • 15 Committee members provide Federal officials and the Nation with information and advice on science issues affecting NOAA policies and programs.
NOAA Science Advisory Board • Under the provisions of FACA • the public is afforded an opportunity to participate actively in NOAA’s decision making process • SAB meetings are held at convenient locations and times and are reasonable accessible • SAB meetings are announced through Federal Register Notices • the minutes and agenda are available on the SAB web page, http://www.sab.noaa.gov
NOAA Science Advisory Board • Public Input • verbal input this morning • limited to 5 minutes • provide written input to the Executive Director prior to final adjournment tomorrow • written input will be published with the minutes
NOAA Science Advisory Board • Logistics • sign-in for all participants and the audience required • meeting agenda • handouts at table