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Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force Interim Report Proposed Governance Structure Review

Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force Interim Report Proposed Governance Structure Review. Peter Hill October 13, 2009. June 12 th Presidential Memorandum 90 Days (Sept 10 th ) National Ocean Policy Governance Framework Priority Areas 180 Day (Dec. 12 th )

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Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force Interim Report Proposed Governance Structure Review

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  1. Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force Interim Report Proposed Governance Structure Review • Peter Hill • October 13, 2009

  2. June 12th Presidential Memorandum 90 Days(Sept 10th) National Ocean Policy Governance Framework Priority Areas 180 Day (Dec. 12th) Marine Spatial Planning Framework

  3. Bush Administration Structure

  4. Committee on Ocean Policy Chair: CEQ (Cabinet Level) Interagency Committee on Ocean Science and Resource Management Integration Co-Chairs: OSTP/CEQ NSC Environment Policy Coordinating Committee Oceans Sub-Policy Coordinating Committee Chair: State Ocean Research and Resources Advisory Panel (ORRAP) Extended Continental Shelf Task Force Co-Chairs: State/DOI/NOAA NSTC Joint Subcommittee on Ocean Science and Technology Co-Chairs: OSTP/NSF/NOAA Subcommittee on Integrated Management of Ocean Resources Co-Chair: CEQ/DOI/EPA/NOAA Interagency Working Group on Harmful Algal Blooms, Hypoxia and Human Health Interagency Working Group on Facilities Joint Interagency Working Group on Ocean Education Interagency Working Group on Ocean and Coastal Mapping Interagency Working Group on Ocean Observations Interagency Board on Deep Sea Corals and other Vulnerable Ecosystems Interagency Working Group on Ocean Partnerships Interagency Task Force on Anthropogenic Sound and the Marine Environment Reporting Communication

  5. NATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES AIR QUALITY RESEARCH (SC) GLOBAL CHANGE RESEARCH/ CLIMATE CHANGE SCIENCE (SC) US GROUP ON EARTHOBSERVATIONS (SC) DISASTER REDUCTION (SC) OCEAN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (SC) WATER AVAILABILITY & QUALITY (SC) TOXICS AND RISK (SC) ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS (SC) COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND & NATIONAL SECURITY COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND & NATIONAL SECURITY DECONTAMINATION STANDARDS & TECHNOLOGY (SC) DECONTAMINATION STANDARDS & TECHNOLOGY (SC) FOREIGN ANIMAL DISEASE THREAT (SC) NUCLEAR DEFENSE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (SC) INFRASTRUCTURE (SC) DOMESTIC IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICES (SC) FOREIGN ANIMAL DISEASE THREAT (SC) NUCLEAR DEFENSE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (SC) HUMAN FACTORS (SC) STANDARDS (SC) STANDARDS (IWG) INFRASTRUCTURE (SC) ELECTRIC GRID VULNERABILITY (IWG) COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AQUACULTURE (SC) HUMAN SUBJECTS RESEARCH (SC) RESEARCH BUSINESS MODELS (SC) BIOTECHNOLOGY (SC) LARGE SCALE SCIENCE (SC) SCIENCE TO SUPPORT FOOD & AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH (TF) DIGITAL DATA (IWG) PHYSICS OF THE UNIVERSE (IWG) SCIENTIFIC COLLECTIONS (IWG) DOMESTIC ANIMAL GENOMICS (IWG) PLANT GENOMES (IWG) SOCIAL, BEHAVIORAL, ECONOMIC SCIENCES (SC) PRION SCIENCE (IWG) TRANSBORDER MOVEMENT OF RESEARCH MATERIALS (IWG) EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (SC) COMMITTEE ON TECHNOLOGY AERONAUTICS (SC) HYDROGEN & FUEL CELLS (IWG) NANOSCALE SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECH. (SC) BIOMETRICS & IDENTITY MANAGEMENT (SC) INNOVATION & COMPETITIVENESS (SC) NETWORKING & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SC) MANUFACTURING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (IWG) QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCE (TF) BUILDINGS TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH & DEV. (SC) January 2009

  6. Joint Subcommittee on Ocean Science and Technology Key product (Jan 2007): Charting the Course for Ocean Science in the United States for the Next Decade: An Ocean Research Priorities Plan and Implementation Strategy • Additional products and activities: • Annual Interagency Ocean Research and Technology Priorities Memo • Inventory of Federal Ocean Facilities • National Research Council Study on Ocean Infrastructure • Integrated Federal Research Plan on Effects of Human-Generated Sound on Marine Life • Documents for Administration Transition

  7. National Ocean CouncilDual Level Council Principals • Periodically Update and Set Priorities • Provide Annual Direction on Implementation • Dispute Resolution Deputy Level (NORLC) • Oversight of Execution of Implementation • Transmit Administration Priorities to Subcommittees • Coordinate with other EOP Offices • Guide and Receive Info from Advisory Bodies • Dispute Resolution

  8. NOC Co-Chair ResponsibilitiesChair of CEQ Director of OSTP • Advise the President of Implementation of NOP • Development and Implementation of Plans • Coordinate and Monitor Interagency Progress • Develop Annual Budget Guidance Memo (w/ OMB) • Identify Emerging Issues • Coordinate w/ DOS and others on International Issues • Point of Contact with other EOP Offices • Dispute Resolution

  9. NOC Steering Committee(4 Members) • Chair CEQ • Director OSTP One chair “each” • Chair of Ocean Resource Management IPC • Chair of Ocean Science and Technology IPC Functions • Key Forum for Integration and Coordination on Priorities Areas within the NOC • Ensure ORM & OST IPC Activities Fully Aligned • Extended Continental Shelf Task Force reports to Steering Committee

  10. Ocean Science and TechnologyInteragency Policy Committee Structure • NSTC-JSOST serves as the OST-IPC • Reports to NSTC/CENR • Chairs appointed thru NSTC, in consultation with NOC • DAS-Level Participation Function • Ensure Interagency Implementation of National Policy • Develop (update) ORPPIS • Develop Charter, Strategic Plan –Approval by NSTC • May Establish Sub-IPCs

  11. Ocean Research Priorities Plan Refresh • “Refresh” initiated Spring 2009 • Public comment period closed mid-July • ORPP helped inform the content of priorities identified in the Task Force Interim Report • Draft Refresh ORPP to be discussed at Town Halls • MTS/IEEE (October) • AGU (December) • Ocean Sciences Meeting (February 2010)

  12. Governance Advisory Committee(13 Members) (6) One From Each Region • Chosen by NOC in consultation with regional councils (2) At-Large From Inland States • chosen by NOC in consultation with NGA (3) Alaska, Pacific Islands, Caribbean • chosen by NOC in consultation with regional groups (2) At-Large Tribal Representatives • Chosen by NOC in consultation with Indian organization

  13. Ocean Research and Resources Advisory Panel • Existing Body (ORRAP) • FACA Advisory Body to NORLC (Dep-Level NOC) • Membership: To Be Reviewed • Provide Independent Advice & Guidance to NOC • Receive Guidance and Direction from NOC

  14. Missing Governance Structure • National Ocean Advisor • Ocean Policy Staff Office

  15. “Areas of Special Emphasis”(Guided by: Ecosystem-Base Management and Marine Spatial Planning) • Resiliency and Adaptation to Climate Change and Ocean Acidification • Regional Ecosystem Protection and Restoration • Water Quality and Sustainable Practices on Land • Changing Conditions in the Arctic • Ocean, Coastal, and Great Lakes Observations and Infrastructure

  16. Ocean Leadership “Policy” Science Priorities • Changes in Ocean Productivity • Opening of the Arctic System • Forecasting and Adapting to Sea Level Rise Ocean Leadership “MSP” Science Priorities • Conduct Regional Ecosystem Assessments • Support Continuity of Funding for Observations • Data Integration and Cyber Infrastructure

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