The U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy (USCOP) and the Administration Response A Presentation to the NOAA Science Advisor

1. The U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy (USCOP) and the Administration ResponseA Presentation to the NOAA Science Advisory Board Dr. Richard Spinrad Assistant Administrator, National Ocean Service Co-Chair, NOAA Ocean Council March 22, 2005

2. Purpose • Update the SAB on recent Ocean Action Plan activities • Engage the SAB on scientific issues

3. Issues Develop an Administration-wide Ocean Research Priorities Plan and Implementation Strategy. • Framework due by March 31, 2005; Detailed plan and strategy due by December 31, 2006. • Framework, and subsequent drafts, will be provided to the SAB for comment

4. USCOP Background • The first major review of Ocean Policy in 35 years • 1969 Stratton Commission led to the creation of NOAA • Oceans Act of 2000 established USCOP • Commission appointed by Bush (43); led by former Bush (41) Energy Secretary Admiral James Watkins

5. USCOP Commissioners • Admiral James D. Watkins, USN (Ret.) Chairman • Robert Ballard, PhD • Mr. Ted A. Beattie • Mrs. Lillian Borrone • Dr. James M. Coleman • Ms. Ann D’Amato • Mr. Lawrence Dickerson • Vice Admiral Paul G. Gaffney II, USN (Ret.) • Professor Marc J. Hershman • Mr. Paul L. Kelly • Mr. Christopher Koch • Dr. Frank Muller-Karger • Mr. Edward B. Rasmuson • Dr. Andrew A. Rosenberg • Mr. William D. Ruckelshaus • Dr. Paul A. Sandifer • Mr. Thomas R. Kitsos, Executive Director

6. Donald F. Boesch, Ph.D. Ken Brink, Ph.D. Daniel W. Bromley, Ph.D. Otis Brown, Ph.D. Biliana Cicin-Sain, Ph.D. Robert A. Frosch, Ph.D. Robert B. Gagosian, Ph.D. J. Frederick Grassle, Ph.D. D. Jay Grimes, Ph.D. Susan Hanna, Ph.D. Ray Hilborn, Ph.D. DeWitt John, Ph.D. Geraldine Knatz, Ph.D. Marcia McNutt, Ph.D. Jacqueline Michel, Ph.D. Edward L. Miles, Ph.D. Michael K. Orbach, Ph.D. John A. Orcutt, Ph.D. Shirley Pomponi, Ph.D. David B. Prior, Ph.D. Andrew R. Solow, Ph.D. Robert Spindel, Ph.D. Carolyn A. Thoroughgood, Ph.D. Sharon Walker, Ph.D. Warren M. Washington, Ph.D. Robert M. White, D.Sc. USCOP Science Advisory panel

7. An Ocean Blueprint for the 21st Century • Final report: September 20, 2004, includes comments from 37 Governors • 31 Issue-based chapters • 212 recommendations • 60 specific to NOAA • NOAA is recognized as the nation’s lead civilian ocean agency • Administrations response released December 17th

8. Key USCOP Recommendations • Ecosystem Based Management • Improved Governance • Sound Science • Education • Specific Issue Based Recommendations • Implementation & Ocean Policy Trust Fund

9. Administration Response • Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) leads Interagency Ocean Policy Group • NOAA, via the NOAA Ocean Council, provided input to CEQ • Executive Order & U.S. Ocean Action Plan released December 17, 2004

10. I. Enhancing Ocean Leadership and Coordination II. Advancing Our Understanding of the Oceans, Coasts, and Great Lakes III. Enhancing the Use and Conservation of Ocean, Coastal, and Great Lakes Resources IV. Managing Coasts and Their Watersheds V. Supporting Marine Transportation VI. Advancing International Ocean Policy and Science Ocean Action Plan -- Themes

11. Enhancing Ocean Leadership and Coordination Committee on Ocean Policy and associated groups NOAA Organic Act Regional Partnerships II. Advancing Our Understanding of the Oceans, Coasts, and Great Lakes Ocean Research Plan Ocean Observation Water Quality Mapping Education Ocean Action Plan

12. Enhancing Governance

13. Advancing Understanding • Build Integrated Ocean Observing System -coordinate with GEOSS • Joint Subcommittee on Ocean Science & Technology (JSOST) is develop a plan for interagency ocean research priorities • Framework by March 31, 2005 • Final by December 31, 2006 • Integrated ocean mapping initiative • Advance international capacity building -tsunami response • Create new NOAA Education Office • Ocean Action Plan education initiatives

14. III. Enhancing the Use and Conservation of Ocean, Coastal, and Great Lakes Resources Sustainable Fisheries Coral Conservation Protected Species Aquaculture Marine Managed Areas Maritime Heritage IV. Managing Coasts and Their Watersheds Coastal & Watershed Management Coastal Habitat Invasive species Water Pollution Ocean Action Plan

15. Ocean Resources & Coastal Watersheds • Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorization • Offshore Aquaculture Legislation • NW Hawaiian Islands Coral Reserve • Community Watershed Workshops

16. V. Supporting Marine Transportation Improving Marine Transportation Freight Action Vessel Pollution VI. Advancing International Ocean Policy and Science Law of the Sea Accession White Water to Blue Water Discharges at Sea Large Marine Ecosystems Global Marine Assessment Ocean Action Plan

17. Marine Transportation & International Efforts • Elevate Interagency Committee on Marine Transportation System to cabinet level • Champion accession to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea • Support MARPOL Annex VI ratification; will enter into force on March 19th

18. NOAA Coordination & Views • NOAA Ocean Council coordinates Agency actions related to the USCOP and the Ocean Action Plan • NOS & NMFS are Co-Chairs • NOAA has a major role in the new Ocean Action Plan Structure • Co-chairs on both the JSOST and the Interagency Working Group on Ocean Resource Management

19. Desired Outcomes Science Advisory Board input on: • Ocean Research Priorities Plan and Implementation Strategy. • Framework by March 31, 2005. • Detailed plan and strategy by December 31, 2006.