Ocean Research Advisory Panel (ORAP) Meeting Notice
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has published a notice announcing an upcoming public meeting of the Ocean Research Advisory Panel (ORAP), a federal advisory committee. The notice provides the scheduled date, time, and proposed agenda for the meeting. ORAP advises the National Ocean Council and federal agencies on matters related to ocean research priorities, coordination of ocean science activities, and the development of a national ocean research strategy. The panel is composed of experts from academia, industry, and non-governmental organizations. During the meeting, members will deliberate on specific issues as outlined under the 'Matters to be Considered' section of the notice, which may include updates on ongoing ocean research programs, federal budget priorities, and interagency coordination efforts related to ocean science.
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Key Changes
- ORAP meeting scheduled with a formal published agenda as of March 30, 2026
- Panel to discuss ocean research priorities and matters outlined in the 'Matters to be Considered' section
- Meeting is open to the public in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA)
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Obligations
What this law requires
NOAA must publish and distribute a public notice announcing the scheduled date, time, and proposed agenda of ORAP meetings
ORAP must maintain an agenda that addresses matters related to ocean research priorities, coordination of ocean science activities, and development of a national ocean research strategy
ORAP must include deliberation on updates regarding ongoing ocean research programs during meetings
ORAP must include deliberation on federal budget priorities related to ocean science during meetings
ORAP must include deliberation on interagency coordination efforts related to ocean science during meetings