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The U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy

The U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy. Dr. Richard Spinrad Assistant Administrator for Oceans and Coasts Co-Chair, NOAA Ocean Council. SES Retreat Dec 15, 2004. An Ocean Blueprint for the 21 st Century. 31 Issue-based Chapters 212 recommendations

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The U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy

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  1. The U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy Dr. Richard Spinrad Assistant Administrator for Oceans and CoastsCo-Chair, NOAA Ocean Council SES Retreat Dec 15, 2004

  2. An Ocean Blueprint for the 21st Century • 31 Issue-based Chapters • 212 recommendations • Net gain of 14 recommendations from the Preliminary Report

  3. NOAA’s Contribution to the USCOP Administration Response • Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) leads Interagency Ocean Policy Group • Develops The President’s Implementation Plan • NOAA provides input to CEQ • NOAA’s Ocean Council (NOC) has the lead in developing NOAA’s input to CEQ

  4. Joint Subcommittee on Oceans • Committee on Science & Committee on Environment and Natural Resources • Co-Chaired by NOAA and NSF • Established Ad Hoc Task Force On The Ocean Commission to provide input To CEQ's IOPG • June 28, 2004 letter on Preliminary Report • November 23 Addendum on Final report changes

  5. NOAA LeadsCoasts & Pollution • MPAs – Joe Uravitch • Coastal Zone -- Doug Brown • Natural Hazards -- Rollie Schmitten & Doug Brown • Coastal habitat -- Rollie Schmitten • Sediments & Shorelines -- Doug Brown • Coastal Water Pollution -- Doug Brown & Bruce Hicks • Water Quality -- Doug Brown

  6. NOAA LeadsFisheries -- Living Marine Resources • Invasive Species -- Dorn Carlson • Fisheries -- Jack Dunnigan, Dale Jones, & Bill Brennan • Marine Mammals & Endangered Species – Laurie Allen & Jack Dunnigan • Corals --David Kennedy • Marine Aquaculture -- Linda Chaves

  7. NOAA LeadsMaritime Commerce • Marine Commerce and Transportation – Rich Edwing & Phil Kenul • Vessel Pollution -- David Kennedy & Phil Kenul • Marine Debris -- Dail Brown & David Kennedy

  8. NOAA LeadsResearch & Monitoring • Research -- Rick Rosen, Craig Mc-Lean, Charlie Challstrom • Integrated Ocean Observing System – Rick Spinrad & Greg Withee • Ocean Infrastructure and Technology -- Nick Prahl • Ocean Data and Info Systems -- Greg Withee • International Science and Policy -- Bill Brennan • Oceans and Human Health -- Suzanne Bolton

  9. NOAA LeadsLarge-Scale Issues • Ocean Education -- Marlene Kaplan • Offshore Energy -- Doug Brown & Craig McLean • Funding Needs and Sources -- Doug Brown • Ecosystem-based Management -- Ned Cyr • Regional Approach -- NOAA Ocean Council

  10. September 2003 Proposed Process Draft: Strategy for Review of U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy Report September 29, 2003 7

  11. September 2003 Proposed Timeline September 29, 2003 12

  12. Products to NOAA HQ/CEQ: • Anticipatory Binder • Governance Options • Talking Points • Priorities • Cost Estimates • Review of Interagency Proposals • Other… NOAA Leads NOAA Timeline Anticipatory - Phase I February 20 April 20 May 11 - Fast Track Preliminary - Phase II May 21 - Standard June 11 – Phase II Integrated NOAA Input Final - Phase III November September 20 September 20 CEQ/White House December 20 Process NOAA Ocean Council

  13. NOC Reviewed IOPG Proposals • 30 total proposals reviewed • 4 rounds of expedited review • Round 1  NEC on October 8 • Round 4  NEC on November 22 • NOC supported all proposals • Conditional support for 18 proposals

  14. Modify the Magnuson Stevens Act Vessel Monitoring System Council nominations IFQ national guidelines Marine recreational fishing licenses Scientific advice Guidelines Strengthening of Western and Central Atlantic Fisheries Commission (WECAFC) Implementation Plan for Illegal, Unregulated, and Unreported Fishing Fisheries7 Proposals

  15. Ecosystems4 Proposals • Ecosystem Considerations per the Reykjavik Declaration • Large Marine Ecosystems • Integrating coastal and watershed management at the community level • Marine mammal-acoustic research

  16. Marine Transportation System3 Proposals • Interagency Committee on the Maritime Transportation System • National Freight Action Agenda • Interagency marine debris coordinating committee (Fishing Gear Focus)

  17. Global Marine Assessment (GMA) & Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS) Interagency Coastal and Ocean Mapping U.S. Leadership in Ocean Observations Integrated Approach to Oceans Management National Water Monitoring Proposal Monitoring & Observation5 Proposals

  18. Parks/Cultural Resources3 Proposals • Seamless network of marine parks and sanctuaries • Interagency Working Group on Submerged Cultural Resources • RMS Titanic International Agreement

  19. Education1 Proposal • Interagency Ocean Education Office

  20. Corals3 Proposals • Debt Reduction Program • Promote Sustainable Coral Harvest & International Trade • U.S. Co-Hosting the International Coral Reef Initiative

  21. International4 Proposals • Incentives for U.S. Scientists • Americas Aquaculture Network & APEC Initiative • London Protocol -- Membership and Compliance • Sea Grant – Three International Initiatives

  22. FY 2005 Appropriations related to USCOP $’s in Thousands

  23. Next Steps • Administration Response Expected December 20 • Press Release • Congressional Briefings • Stakeholder Meetings • 109th Congress – “Year of the Ocean” • NOAA’s Strategy for Hearings & Press?

  24. NOAA Ocean Council https://inside.nos.noaa.gov/noc/welcome.html (login using email username and password)

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