NOAA Science Advisory Board advises the Under Secretary

NOAA Science Advisory Board …advises the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere on long- and short-range strategies for research, education, and the application of science to resource management and environmental assessment and prediction.

NOAA Science Advisory Board • Established by a Decision Memorandum on September 25, 1997 • Chartered under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) • 15 Committee members provide Federal officials and the Nation with information and advice on science issues affecting NOAA policies and programs

NOAA Science Advisory Board • Under the provisions of FACA – the public is afforded an opportunity to participate actively in NOAA’s decision making process – SAB meetings are held at convenient locations and times and are reasonable accessible – SAB meetings are announced through Federal Register Notices – the minutes and agenda are available on the SAB web page, http: //www. sab. noaa. gov

NOAA Science Advisory Board • Public Input – sign-in for all participants and the audience – verbal input Tuesday 5: 00 PM and Wednesday 4: 30 PM – verbal input limited to 5 minutes – provide written input to the Executive Director prior to meeting adjournment on Thursday – written input will be published with the minutes

NOAA Science Advisory Board • Logistics – Daily meeting agenda – Handouts – Comfort and convenience

Agenda: March 19, 2002 12: 30 PM 1: 00 PM 1: 10 PM 2: 00 PM 3: 25 PM 5: 00 PM 5: 30 PM Sign-in Meeting called to order Briefings on NOAA Climate Programs Welcoming Remarks by the Under Secretary Break Public statements Meeting adjourns

Agenda: March 20, 2002 8: 15 AM 8: 45 AM 10: 15 AM 12: 00 PM 1: 15 PM 3: 15 PM 4: 30 PM 5: 00 PM Sign-in Meeting called to order Break Lunch Afternoon session begins Break Public statements Meeting adjourns

Agenda: March 21, 2002 8: 00 AM 8: 25 AM 10: 00 AM 11: 00 AM 12: 00 PM Sign-in Meeting called to order Break Panel discussion with congressional staffers Meeting adjourns