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Notice of public meeting.
This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda for a meeting of the Ocean Exploration Advisory Board (OEAB). OEAB members will discuss and provide advice on the Federal ocean exploration program, with a particular emphasis on the topics identified in the section on Matters to Be Considered.
The announced meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024 from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. (EDT).
This will be a virtual meeting. Information about how to observe virtually will be posted to the OEAB website at https://oeab.noaa.gov/.
Mr. David Turner, Designated Federal Officer, Ocean Exploration Advisory Board, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, David.Turner@NOAA.gov or (859) 327-9661.
NOAA established the OEAB under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and legislation that gives the agency statutory authority to operate an ocean ( printed page 68864) exploration program and to coordinate a national program of ocean exploration. The OEAB advises NOAA leadership on strategic planning, exploration priorities, competitive ocean exploration grant programs, and other matters as the NOAA Administrator requests.
OEAB members represent government agencies, the private sector, academic institutions, and not-for-profit institutions involved in all facets of ocean exploration—from advanced technology to public engagement.
In addition to advising NOAA leadership, NOAA expects the OEAB to help to define and develop a national program of ocean exploration—a network of stakeholders and partnerships advancing national priorities for ocean exploration.
One of the OEAB's authorized duties is to annually review the quality and effectiveness of the programs' proposal review processes.
Matters To Be Considered: The OEAB will be briefed on the status of the NOAA Ocean Exploration's competitive grants programs; have an opportunity to inquire about them in detail; and provide recommendations. The program's annual competitive grant awards include funding for interdisciplinary and innovative ocean exploration related projects, in addition to grant awards for education and outreach efforts.
The agenda and other meeting materials will be made available on the OEAB website at https://oeab.noaa.gov/.
Status: The meeting will be open to the public via remote access. Please check the agenda on the OEAB website to confirm the public comment period schedule.
The OEAB expects that public statements 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 three minutes. The Designated Federal Officer must receive written comments by Sept. 9, 2024, to provide sufficient time for OEAB review. Written comments received after Sept. 9, 2024, will be distributed to the OEAB but may not be reviewed prior to the meeting date. Comments should be submitted to Designated Federal Officer David.Turner@NOAA.gov.
Special Accommodations: Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to the Designated Federal Officer by Sept. 9, 2024.
David Holst,
Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
[FR Doc. 2024-19315 Filed 8-27-24; 8:45 am]
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