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Integrated Ocean Observation System

Integrated Ocean Observation System. Legislative Update 08, December 2005. IOOS Legislative Update. IOOS Authorization Legislation IOOS Appropriations Legislation. Authorizing Legislation is necessary to:. Establish a Lead Agency - define priorities and accountability

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Integrated Ocean Observation System

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  1. Integrated Ocean Observation System Legislative Update 08, December 2005 1020 Nineteenth St. NW Suite 375 Washington, D.C. 20036

  2. IOOS Legislative Update IOOS Authorization Legislation IOOS Appropriations Legislation 1020 Nineteenth St. NW Suite 375 Washington, D.C. 20036

  3. Authorizing Legislation is necessary to: • Establish a Lead Agency - define priorities and accountability • Outline IOOS governance issues • Solve some unique problems (such as liability) • Elevate visibility of ocean observing and drive broader discussion in Congress about ocean observing • Serve as a mechanism for engaging several advocates and constituencies in support of ocean observing 1020 Nineteenth St. NW Suite 375 Washington, D.C. 20036

  4. Senate S. 361 - Introduced by Senator Snowe House of Representatives H.R. 1489 - Introduced by Congressman Gilchrest HR 1584 - Introduced by Congressmen Weldon and Allen Three Authorization Bills 1020 Nineteenth St. NW Suite 375 Washington, D.C. 20036

  5. Authorization LegislationSenate Status Report • S. 361, Introduced by Senator Snowe on February 2, 2005 • On April 19, S. 361 was reported out of the Senate Committee Commerce, Science, and Transportation • The bill was passed by the full Senate on July 1, 2005 • Holds by Senator Sununu and Coburn delayed passage by Unanimous Consent agreement 1020 Nineteenth St. NW Suite 375 Washington, D.C. 20036

  6. Authorization LegislationHouse Status Report • H.R. 1489, introduced by Chairman Gilchrest on April 6, 2005. • H.R. 1584, introduced by Representatives Weldon and Allen on April 12, 2005. • Chairman Gilchrest convened a hearing on IOOS on April 19, 2005. (requested recommendations). • Subcommittee staff staff had indicated Chairman Gilchrest might schedule a Subcommittee mark-up of H.R. 1489 in November which did not occur. • Chairman Pombo’s support is vital to move the bill out of the House Resource Committee. 1020 Nineteenth St. NW Suite 375 Washington, D.C. 20036

  7. Outlook for 2006 • If a bill is not passed, Authorization must start over next Congress. - Newly elected members - Potential for new Chairman - Spending may be a political issue next year • Critical to move Authorization out of Committee to: - provide an opportunity for a House vote, - reconcile differences in Conference Committee, and - allow time for a final version to be passed by both chambers • Until a bill is passed out of Committee the details of the House bill are not defined 1020 Nineteenth St. NW Suite 375 Washington, D.C. 20036

  8. House Appropriations • The House SSJC Appropriations bill included $15 million for IOOS related activities – a modest increase over previous House funding • The increase in IOOS funds is noteworthy considering that overall the House funded NOAA at $496 million below the FY05 enacted level; and $152 million below the Presidents request • The Department of Commerce was reduced by $841 million below the FY05 enacted level 1020 Nineteenth St. NW Suite 375 Washington, D.C. 20036

  9. Senate Appropriations • The Senate CJS Appropriations bill included $109 million for IOOS related activities • An increase of $35 million over FY05 • The Senate included favorable report language for IOOS 1020 Nineteenth St. NW Suite 375 Washington, D.C. 20036

  10. Appropriations Conference • $87 million was appropriated to NOAA for FY06 IOOS related activities – this is an approximate reduction of $3 million • Existing programs moved under IOOS such as ARGO, TAU, PIRATA • A number of programs including several Regional Associations were diminished in Conference 1020 Nineteenth St. NW Suite 375 Washington, D.C. 20036

  11. IOOS Funding Versus Ideal Ocean Commission Budget 1020 Nineteenth St. NW Suite 375 Washington, D.C. 20036

  12. Outlook for 2006 • Need to push for real growth in IOOS funding • FY07 Appropriations bill may be squeezed further by budget hawks • Congress is increasingly looking for spending offsets for new funding 1020 Nineteenth St. NW Suite 375 Washington, D.C. 20036

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