NOAA Science Board Gets Routine Charter Extension Approval
Published Date: 7/17/2025
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Summary
The NOAA Science Advisory Board is getting a fresh green light to keep doing its important job of giving smart advice on ocean and weather science. This means scientists and the public will keep benefiting from expert guidance on research and education. No big changes or new costs are coming, and the board will keep working just like it has since 1997.
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