# 2026-06068: NOAA's Ocean Research Panel Schedules Public Meeting in May

2026-06068, Ocean Research Advisory Panel (ORAP), is a Federal Register notice from Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published 2026-03-30, effective The meeting is scheduled for May 21, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). These times and the agenda topics described below are subject to change. (as of 2026-06-08).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-06068
- Title: Ocean Research Advisory Panel (ORAP)
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 15598
- Published: 2026-03-30
- Effective: The meeting is scheduled for May 21, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). These times and the agenda topics described below are subject to change.
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## In one line

NOAA's Ocean Research Panel Schedules Public Meeting in May

## Summary

The Ocean Research Advisory Panel (ORAP) is holding a public meeting on May 21, 2026, to talk about ocean policy and research advice for the government. Anyone interested can join in person or online, share their thoughts, or send written comments by May 8. This meeting helps shape important ocean decisions with no cost to participants.

## Abstract

This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of a meeting of the Ocean Research Advisory Panel (ORAP). The members will discuss issues outlined in the section on Matters to be Considered.

## Effects PRIA read

No economic effects identified for this document.

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## Sources
- [2026-06068 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/30/2026-06068/ocean-research-advisory-panel-orap)
- [2026-06068 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-30/pdf/2026-06068.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-06068 (as of 2026-06-08).