4th Annual University Federal Dialogue on Environmental and Energy Research and Education

1. 4th Annual University Federal Dialogue on Environmental and Energy Research and Education Council of Environmental Deans and Directors Scott Rayder Chief of Staff National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration March 26, 2007

2. Outline • The Budget • Ocean Action Plan • Legislative Priorities for the 110th Congress • The Way Forward Council of Environmental Deans & Directors—4th Annual University Federal Dialogue on Environmental & Energy Research & Education

3. NOAA BudgetIncluded House & Senate Marks ($ in Billions) * *In FY’03, the House did not report or pass an SJC appropriations bill. The House-Introduced bill total is used here. Council of Environmental Deans & Directors—4th Annual University Federal Dialogue on Environmental & Energy Research & Education

4. Summary by Strategic Goal ($ in millions) Council of Environmental Deans & Directors—4th Annual University Federal Dialogue on Environmental & Energy Research & Education

5. Summary by Line Office ($ in millions) Council of Environmental Deans & Directors—4th Annual University Federal Dialogue on Environmental & Energy Research & Education

6. FY 07 Continuing Resolution • Joint Resolution 20 signed into law on February 15th, 2007 • Funds the Federal government through September 30th, 2007 • Joint Resolution provides NOAA with continued funding at the FY06 Enacted level ($3.9 billion) • Possible small upward adjustments to some items • FY 2007 spending plan is on the hill Council of Environmental Deans & Directors—4th Annual University Federal Dialogue on Environmental & Energy Research & Education

7. FY 2008 Budget Context • NOAA Services Crucial to Our Nation’s Competitiveness • Increasing Need to Preserve Ocean and Coastal Resources • Severe Weather Impacting Our Economy and Public Safety • Understanding Climate Change to Manage Resources Better • NOAA Environmental Information Key to Millions of Decisions • Fiscal Environment Requires Careful Resource Decisions Council of Environmental Deans & Directors—4th Annual University Federal Dialogue on Environmental & Energy Research & Education

8. FY 2008 Budget Highlights • Request of $3,815.4M is $131.3M or 3.4% above the FY 2007 President’s Budget • Request is $96.1M or 2.5% below the FY 2006 Enacted Level • Reflects the Administration’s Guidance on Discretionary Spending • Supports Core Mission Services • Includes $51.5M for Adjustments to Base and $79.9M in Program Increases • Supports President’s U.S. Ocean Action Plan Council of Environmental Deans & Directors—4th Annual University Federal Dialogue on Environmental & Energy Research & Education

9. U.S. Ocean Action Plan • Administration’s Response to the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy • U.S. Ocean Action Plan (OAP) • December 17, 2004 • Executive Order: Committee on Ocean Policy • U.S. Ocean Action Plan • http://ocean.ceq.gov • OAP Implementation Update • January, 2007 • http://ocean.ceq.gov Council of Environmental Deans & Directors—4th Annual University Federal Dialogue on Environmental & Energy Research & Education

10. U.S. Ocean Action PlanFY 2008 President Budget Increases over FY 2007 ($ in Millions) Council of Environmental Deans & Directors—4th Annual University Federal Dialogue on Environmental & Energy Research & Education

11. Supporting the U.S. Ocean Action Plan U.S. Ocean Action Plan &Potential Relevance to Climate & Environmental Systems ($ in millions) Coastal and marine waters generate over $63B annually in goods and services Council of Environmental Deans & Directors—4th Annual University Federal Dialogue on Environmental & Energy Research & Education

12. Legislative Priorities—110th Congress • NOAA Organic Act • National Offshore Aquaculture Act of 2007 • Coral Reef Ecosystem Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 • Cooperative Conservation of Marine, Estuarine, Coastal, and Riverine Habitats Act of 2007 Council of Environmental Deans & Directors—4th Annual University Federal Dialogue on Environmental & Energy Research & Education

13. Summary • NOAA Services Are Critical to the Nation • FY’08 Budget Request Funds NOAA’s Highest Priorities • Support from Our Constituents and Congress is Critical Council of Environmental Deans & Directors—4th Annual University Federal Dialogue on Environmental & Energy Research & Education

14. Questions?