Notice2023-26076
Ocean Research Advisory Panel (ORAP)
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Published
November 27, 2023
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Commerce DepartmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Abstract
This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of a meeting of the Ocean Research Advisory Panel (ORAP). The members will discuss issues outlined in the section on matters to be considered.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 226 (Monday, November 27, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 82835-82836]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-26076]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Ocean Research Advisory Panel (ORAP)
AGENCY:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department
of Commerce (DOC).
ACTION: Notice of public meetings.
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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of a
meeting of the Ocean Research Advisory Panel (ORAP). The members will
discuss issues outlined in the section on matters to be considered.
DATES: The meeting is scheduled for December 13, 2023 from 9 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) and December 14, 2023 from 9 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. EST. These times and the agenda topics described below
are subject to change. For the latest agenda please refer to the ORAP
website: <a href="https://www.noaa.gov/ocean-research-advisory-panel/orap-public-meetings">https://www.noaa.gov/ocean-research-advisory-panel/orap-public-meetings</a>.
ADDRESSES: The December 13-14, 2023 meeting will be at the AGU
Conference Center, 2000 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009. The link
for the webinar registration will be posted, when available, on the
ORAP website: <a href="https://www.noaa.gov/ocean-research-advisory-panel/orap-public-meetings">https://www.noaa.gov/ocean-research-advisory-panel/orap-public-meetings</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Viviane Silva, ORAP Designated Federal
Officer (DFO), SSMC3, Room 11320, 1315 East-West Hwy., Silver Spring,
MD 20910; Phone Number: 240-624-0656; Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ebafada4c584998a9bab85848a8ac58c849d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4307050c6d2c312233032d2c22226d242c35">[email protected]</span></a>; or
visit the ORAP website at <a href="https://www.noaa.gov/ocean-research-advisory-panel/orap-public-meetings">https://www.noaa.gov/ocean-research-advisory-panel/orap-public-meetings</a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Ocean Research Advisory Panel (ORAP)
advises the Ocean Policy Committee (OPC) and provides independent
recommendations to the Federal Government on matters of ocean policy.
Congress directed the establishment of the ORAP in section 1055(c)
of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2021 (Pub. L. 116-283), 10 U.S.C. 8933.
ORAP's responsibilities are (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
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.
Status: The December 13, 2023 meeting will be open to public
participation with a 15-minute public comment period at 3:15 p.m. EST.
The ORAP expects that public statements presented at its meetings will
not be repetitive of previously submitted verbal or written statements.
In general, each individual or group making a verbal presentation will
be limited to a total time of three minutes. Written comments for the
December 13-14, 2023 meeting should be received by
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December 1, 2023 by the ORAP DFO (<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#377371781958455647775958565619505841"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="da9e9c95f4b5a8bbaa9ab4b5bbbbf4bdb5ac">[email protected]</span></a>) to provide
sufficient time for ORAP review. Written comments received by the ORAP
DFO after this date will be distributed to the ORAP, but may not be
reviewed prior to the meeting date.
Special Accommodations: These meetings are physically accessible to
people with disabilities. Requests for special accommodations may be
directed to the ORAP DFO no later than 12 p.m. EST on December 1, 2023.
Matters To Be Considered: The December 13-14, 2023 meeting, will
explore the Ocean Policy Committee (OPC) Action Plan and identify areas
for ORAP focus. Additionally, as the first meeting of ORAP advising
OPC, it will allow ORAP to organize internally to conduct work. The
expected outcomes are a shared understanding between ORAP and OPC on
interests, capacities, opportunities, and expectations regarding ORAP
efforts, and identification of initial topics for ORAP to address.
Meeting materials, including work products, will be made available
on the ORAP website: <a href="https://www.noaa.gov/ocean-research-advisory-panel/orap-public-meetings">https://www.noaa.gov/ocean-research-advisory-panel/orap-public-meetings</a>.
Dated: November 14, 2023.
David Holst,
Director Chief Financial Officer/CAO, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric
Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 2023-26076 Filed 11-24-23; 8:45 am]
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