Federal Register #2026-22681

NOAA Seeks Applicants for U.S. IOOS Advisory Committee Membership

NOAA is seeking qualified applicants to serve on the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) Advisory Committee. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service, U.S. IOOS Office. - Opportunity: Advisory Committee membership, not a purchase of products or commercial services. - Role: Advise the NOAA Administrator and the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee on planning, design, operation, maintenance, and development of the U.S. IOOS. - Relevant expertise: Ocean and coastal observing, data management and architecture, modeling, Great Lakes, marine technology, and related scientific, regional, public-sector, and stakeholder fields. - Commitment: At least one in-person meeting annually, plus approximately 20–25 hours for virtual meetings and recommendation reports. Members are unpaid; travel expenses may be allowed. - Other requirements: Applicants submit a cover letter, biography, resume, and contact and affiliation details in a package of no more than eight pages. Selected members undergo screening and meet ethics and financial disclosure requirements. Full-time federal officers and employees are ineligible. - OEMs and vendors: None identified.

Description

NOAA is soliciting applications for membership on the United States Integrated Ocean Observing System Advisory Committee. The Committee advises the NOAA Administrator and the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee on planning, design, operation, maintenance, enhancement, and expansion of U.S. IOOS. Applications are sought from people with relevant expertise in areas including ocean observing, data management, modeling, Great Lakes, regional interests, and marine technology. Applications are due January 5, 2027, for vacancies beginning September 14, 2027; committee members are not compensated, though travel expenses may be allowed.

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