[Federal Register: January 31, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 21)]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Notice of Solicitation for Members of the NOAA Science Advisory
Board
AGENCY: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office
of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research.
ACTION: Notice of solicitation for members of the NOAA Science Advisory
Board.
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SUMMARY: NOAA is soliciting nominations for members of the SAB. The
NOAA Science Advisory Board is the only Federal Advisory Committee with
the responsibility to advise the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans
and Atmosphere and NOAA Administrator on long- and short-range
strategies for research, education, and application of science to
resource management and environmental assessment and prediction. The
SAB consists of 15 members reflecting the full breadth of NOAA's areas
of responsibility and assists NOAA in maintaining a complete and
accurate understanding of scientific issues critical to the agency's
missions. As a Federal Advisory Committee the SAB's membership is
required to be balanced in terms of viewpoints represented and the
functions to be performed as well as including the interests of
geographic regions of the country and the diverse sectors of our
society (business and industry, science, academia, and the public at
large).
DATES: Nominations should be sent to the address specified and must be
received by thirty calendar days from publication of this notice.
ADDRESSES: Nominations should be submitted electronically to
noaa.sab.2008members@noaa.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Cynthia Decker, Executive
Director, Science Advisory Board, NOAA, Rm. 11230, 1315 East-West
Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910. (Phone: 301-734-1156, Fax: 301-
713-1459, E-mail: Cynthia.Decker@noaa.gov); or visit the NOAA SAB Web
site at http://www.sab.noaa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SAB activities and advice provide necessary
input to ensure that NOAA science programs are of the highest quality
and provide optimal support to NOAA's
Mission Goals
Protect, Restore, and Manage the Use of Coastal and Ocean
Resources Through an Ecosystem Approach to Management
Understand Climate Variability and Change to Enhance
Society's Ability to Plan and Respond
Serve Society's Needs for Weather and Water Information
Support the Nation's Commerce with Information for Safe,
Efficient, and Environmentally Sound Transportation
Provide Critical Support for NOAA's Mission
The SAB meets at least twice each year, exclusive of subcommittee,
task force, and working group meetings. Board members must be willing
to participate in periodic reviews of the conduct, support, and use of
science in NOAA laboratories and programs. Board members are appointed
for a 3-year term.
Nominations
Nominations should provide: (1) The nominee's full name, title,
institutional affiliation, and contact information; (2) the nominee's
area(s) of expertise; and (3) a short description of their
qualifications relative to the kinds of advice being solicited.
Inclusion of a resume is desirable.
Dated: January 24, 2008.
Mark E. Brown,
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer, Office of
Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration.
[FR Doc. E8-1698 Filed 1-30-08; 8:45 am]
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