Ocean Observing Committee Schedules Virtual June Meeting
Published Date: 5/20/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) Advisory Committee is holding a virtual public meeting on June 16-17, 2026, to share updates and finalize important recommendations. This affects anyone interested in ocean and coastal data, including scientists, policymakers, and the public. No new funding is announced, but the meeting shapes future ocean observation efforts that help protect our coasts and marine life.
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 5 costs, 0 mixed.
Public Record and Personal Information Disclosure
All comments submitted become part of the public record, and personally identifiable information (name, address, etc.) voluntarily submitted will be publicly accessible. Confidential business or sensitive information submitted voluntarily will also be publicly accessible.
Registration Required by June 15
The meeting is virtual on June 16–17, 2026, but you must register by 5 p.m. EDT on June 15, 2026 to attend. Registration is required via the online form or by email as listed in the notice.
Written Comment Deadline June 8
Written comments must be received by June 8, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT for the Committee to review them before the meeting. Comments submitted after that time will be distributed to the Committee but may not be reviewed prior to the meeting.
Three‑Minute Limit For Oral Comments
If you give an oral public comment at the meeting, each individual or group will generally be limited to three (3) minutes. The Committee expects public statements not to repeat previously submitted statements.
Meeting Will Be Recorded; Consent Noted
The NOAA public meeting will be recorded for use in preparing minutes; participation indicates you understand you will be recorded. You may opt out of the meeting if you do not want to be recorded.
Special Accommodations Request Deadline
Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids must be directed to the Designated Federal Official or contact listed by June 9, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT to ensure accommodations. The meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities.
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