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This presentation provides an overview of the NOS FY'05 budget, including highlights, program changes, and funding priorities. It discusses the continuation of current services, improvements in real-time water level data, and restoration of funding for Harmful Algal Bloom research. The presentation also outlines specific program changes and increases in funding for NWLON, Electronic Navigational Charts, HAB and Pfiesteria research, and Pribilof Islands clean-up.
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FY’05 NOS Budget Jamie Hawkins Presentation to the NOAA Science Advisory Board March 16, 2004
NOS Budget History • NOS FY 2005 President’s Request of $394.3 M is $212M below the 2004 Enacted Level of $606.3M (-35%) • This is $16.7M below the 2004 President’s Request of $411M (-4%)
NOS FY 05 Budget Highlights • Budget provides for continuation of current services, funding projected pay raises and necessary base adjustments (ATBs) • Supports major improvements in network providing real-time water level data to navigators • Restores critical funding for Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) research and Coastal Ocean Program budget line
Other Selected NOS OR&F Programs • Coastal Services Center (Ocean Assessment Program Base) • $19.8M 2005 Request (includes PSC) • Level from ’04 Request • -$11M from ’04 Omnibus • National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (Ocean Assessment Program Base , Oceanic and Coastal Research, Coastal Ocean Science) • $48.3M 2005 Request • $9.5M below the ’04 Request • Approx $12M below the ’04 Omnibus • Restore the Coastal Ocean Program budget line
FY 05 Program Increase Priorities • NWLON +$2.7M ($18.3M total) • Electronic Navigational Charts +$2.0M ($6.35M total) • HAB and Pfiesteria Research +$6.6M ($8.9M total) • Pribilof Islands Clean-up +$2.0M ($10M total)