Notice2022-18836
Establishment of the Ocean Research Advisory Panel and Solicitation of Nominations for Membership
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August 31, 2022
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Abstract
Pursuant to the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 Act and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), the NOAA Administrator and the Co-Chairs of the Ocean Policy Committee (OPC) announce the establishment of the Ocean Research Advisory Panel (ORAP). The ORAP shall advise the OPC on certain ocean science and research policies, procedures, priorities, and other appropriate matters. The ORAP charter shall terminate two years from the date of its filing with the appropriate U.S. Senate and House of Representatives Committees unless earlier terminated or renewed by proper authority. Notwithstanding section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Advisory Panel shall terminate on January 1, 2040. This notice also requests nominations for membership on the ORAP.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 168 (Wednesday, August 31, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53459-53460]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-18836]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Establishment of the Ocean Research Advisory Panel and
Solicitation of Nominations for Membership
AGENCY: Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce
(DOC).
ACTION: Notice; correction. The closing date for receiving nominations
for the notice published on June 29, 2022 at 87-FR 38711 has been
extended to September 30, 2022.
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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 Act and the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA), the NOAA Administrator and the Co-Chairs of the
Ocean Policy Committee (OPC) announce the establishment of the Ocean
Research Advisory Panel (ORAP). The ORAP shall advise the OPC on
certain ocean science and research policies, procedures, priorities,
and other appropriate matters. The ORAP charter shall terminate two
years from the date of its filing with the appropriate U.S. Senate and
House of Representatives Committees unless earlier terminated or
renewed by proper authority. Notwithstanding section 14 of the Federal
Advisory Committee Act, the Advisory Panel shall terminate on January
1, 2040. This notice also requests nominations for membership on the
ORAP.
DATES: Nominations should be sent to the email address specified below
and must be received by September 30, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Nominations and applications should be submitted
electronically to Dr. Cynthia Decker, the Designated Federal Officer
(DFO), ORAP, NOAA, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#086b71667c606169266c6d6b636d7a4866676969266f677e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="97f4eef9e3fffef6b9f3f2f4fcf2e5d7f9f8f6f6b9f0f8e1">[email protected]</span></a>, and email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7938171d0b1c0e57091c1a123917161818571e160f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7e3f101a0c1b09500e1b1d153e10111f1f50191108">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Cynthia Decker, DFO, ORAP, NOAA
(Phone Number: (202) 936-5847), Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a1c2d8cfd5c9c8c08fc5c4c2cac4d3e1cfcec0c08fc6ced7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8ceff5e2f8e4e5eda2e8e9efe7e9fecce2e3ededa2ebe3fa">[email protected]</span></a>) and
Andrew Peck, Program Support, ORAP, NOAA (Phone Number: 202-964-1254),
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection" class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6809060c1a0d1f46180d0b032806070909460f071e">[email protected]</a>) in the Office of Science Support, Oceanic
and Atmospheric Research.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Document Citation: 87 FR 38711.
Document Number: 2022-13919.
I. Background and Authority
Establishment of the ORAP implements a statutory requirement of the
William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2021 (H.R.6395), 10 U.S.C. 8933 et seq. The ORAP is
governed by the FACA, as amended, 5 U.S.C. app., which sets forth
standards for the formation and use of advisory committees.
Responsibilities include the following: (1) to advise the OPC on
policies and procedures to implement the National Oceanographic
Partnership Program; (2) to advise the OPC on matters relating to
national oceanographic science, engineering, facilities, or resource
requirements; (3) to advise the OPC on improving diversity, equity, and
inclusion in the
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ocean sciences and related fields; (4) to advise the OPC on national
ocean research priorities; and (5) any additional responsibilities that
the OPC considers appropriate.
II. Structure
The ORAP shall consist of not fewer than 10 and not more than 18
members appointed by the co-chairs of the OPC, including each of the
following: (A) three members who represent the National Academies of
Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; (B) members selected from among
individuals who represent the views of ocean industries, State, tribal,
territorial or local governments, academia, and such other views as the
co-chairs consider appropriate; and (C) members selected from among
individuals eminent in the fields of marine science, marine technology,
and marine policy, or related fields.
Members shall serve in a representative capacity; they are,
therefore, not Special Government Employees. As such, members are not
subject to the ethics rules applicable to Government employees, except
that they must not misuse Government resources or their affiliation
with the ORAP for personal purposes. All members of the ORAP will be
appointed by the OPC Co-Chairs for a three-year term, with one member
appointed by the OPC Co-Chairs as the ORAP Chair. Members may not serve
on the ORAP for more than two consecutive terms. A member of the ORAP
may not serve as the ORAP Chair for more than two terms. The ORAP shall
meet not less than two times each year. Additional meetings may be
called as deemed desirable by the OPC. Members are reimbursed for
actual and reasonable travel and other per diem expenses incurred in
performing such duties but will not be compensated for their time. As a
Federal Advisory Committee, the ORAP's membership is required to be
balanced in terms of viewpoints represented and the functions to be
performed. The OPC Co-Chairs shall ensure that an appropriate balance
of academic, scientific, industry, and geographical interests are
represented by the members of the ORAP. The OPC Co-Chairs shall also
make appointments without discrimination on the basis of age, race,
ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or cultural,
religious, or socioeconomic status.
III. Nominations
Interested persons may nominate themselves or third parties. An
application is required to be considered for ORAP membership,
regardless of whether a person is nominated by a third party or self-
nominated. The application package must include: (1) the nominee's full
name, title, institutional affiliation, and contact information; (2)
identification of the nominee's area(s) of industry perspective--
academia, commercial service provider, or end-user; (3) a short
description of his/her qualifications relative to the kinds of advice
being solicited in this Notice; and (4) a current resume (maximum
length four [4] pages). All nomination information must be provided in
a single, complete package, and must be sent to the ORAP DFO at the
electronic address provided above.
David J. Holst,
Chief Financial Officer/Administrative Officer, Office of Oceanic and
Atmospheric Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 2022-18836 Filed 8-30-22; 8:45 am]
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