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Review conducted by NOAA's Science Advisory Board to evaluate organization and management practices for better operational connections.
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NOAA Research Review Jack Kelly, BGen (Ret.) Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere | NOAA 17th NOAA Science Advisory Board Meeting, 3-4 November 2003 Arlington, VA November 4, 2003
INTRODUCTION • October 6 Letter from VADM to SAB Chair: • SAB to review OAR • improve effectiveness and efficiency • enhance research and operational connection
RESEARCH REVIEW TEAM • Ad Hoc Working Group of SAB • Five members • Disbands after the review • Diverse range of expertise and perspectives
PURPOSE OF REVIEW • Responding to 2004 Appropriations Reports: • Senate: costs and benefits of OAR break-up • House: review need for 12 separate labs • Review organization and management practices • Respond to external comments
TEAM MEMBERS • Dr. Berrien Moore III (UNH), Chair • Dr. Richard D. Rosen (OAR AA - NOAA) • Dr. Richard W. Spinrad (NOS AA - NOAA) • Dr. Warren Washington (NCAR) • RADM Richard West (CORE)
CHARGE TO REVIEW TEAM • Enables product and service development? • Links with other Line Offices? • Compares to other research organizations? • Options?
TIMELINE • Mid-December 2003: Draft report from Team to NOAA for technical review • January 6, 2004: SAB meeting to discuss draft report • March 15, 2004: Administration Report to Congress