Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
AGENCY:
Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce (DOC).
ACTION:
Notice of public comment.
SUMMARY:
This notice sets forth a public comment for NOAA's Research and Development (R&D) Plan set for release in 2019. NOAA R&D is an investment in the scientific knowledge and technology that will allow the United States to protect lives and property, adapt to challenges, sustain a strong economy, and manage natural resources. The R&D strategic plan will provide a common understanding among NOAA's leadership, workforce, partners, and constituents on the value and direction of NOAA R&D activities.
DATES:
Comments are due by August 26, 2019.
ADDRESSES:
Submit public comments via email to noaa.rdplan@noaa.gov. Include “NOAA R&D Plan Public Comment on Draft Plan” in the subject line of the message. All comments received are part of the public record. Please refer to the web page https://nrc.noaa.gov/CouncilProducts/ResearchPlans.aspx for the most up-to-date R&D plan draft document.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dr. Gary Matlock, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Science, NOAA, Rm. 11461, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910. (Phone: 301-734-1185, Email: gary.c.matlock@noaa.gov); or visit the NOAA RDEC website at https://nrc.noaa.gov/About/Committees.aspx.