Federal Register #2026-06069

NOAA Solicits Nominations for Ocean Research Advisory Panel Membership

NOAA is seeking nominations for the Ocean Research Advisory Panel (ORAP), which provides independent advice to the Federal Government on ocean policy matters. - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce - Purpose: - Soliciting nominations for membership on the Ocean Research Advisory Panel (ORAP) - ORAP advises the Ocean Policy Committee and provides recommendations on ocean policy - Panel Details: - Established by Congress - Composed of 10 to 18 members appointed by Committee Co-Chairs - Membership includes: - Representatives from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine - Individuals from ocean industries, state, tribal, territorial, or local governments, academia - Experts in marine science, technology, and policy - Members serve terms of up to three years, renewable once - Appointed as Representative members - Notable Requirements: - No products or services are being procured - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is a request for nominations to serve on an advisory panel

Description

The Ocean Research Advisory Panel (ORAP) provides independent recommendations to the Federal Government on ocean policy matters. Established by Congress, the panel consists of 10 to 18 members appointed by the Ocean Policy Committee Co-Chairs, including representatives from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, as well as individuals from ocean industries, government, academia, and experts in marine science, technology, and policy. Members serve terms of up to three years, renewable once, and are appointed as Representative members. Nominations are solicited for membership on this advisory panel.

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