# 2026-22681: NOAA Seeks Advisers to Help Keep Tabs on Oceans 2026-22681, U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS®) Advisory Committee, is a Federal Register notice from Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published 2026-11-06, effective Applications should be submitted no later than January 5, 2027; the next Committee term will begin on September 14, 2027. (as of 2026-11-06). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-22681 - As of: 2026-11-06 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Document number: 2026-22681 - Title: U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS®) Advisory Committee - Type: Notice - Agencies: Commerce Department; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Citation: 91 FR 70064 - Published: 2026-11-06 - Effective: Applications should be submitted no later than January 5, 2027; the next Committee term will begin on September 14, 2027. - Comments close: 2027-01-05 - Significant: no - Touches household money: no - Regulation identifier numbers: none - Last updated: 2026-11-06 ## In one line NOAA Seeks Advisers to Help Keep Tabs on Oceans ## Summary NOAA is looking for new members to join the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System Advisory Committee by January 5, 2027. This group helps guide how we watch and understand our oceans and coasts, making sure the system grows and works well. If you know about oceans, data, science, or coastal communities, this is your chance to help shape the future of ocean observing! ## Abstract NOAA is soliciting applications for membership on the United States Integrated Ocean Observing System Advisory Committee (the Committee), which is a Federal Advisory Committee. The Committee is mandated by the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 (the Act), part of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (Pub. L. 111-11), and the Coordinated Ocean Observations and Research Act of 2020 (Pub. L. 116-271) to provide advice to the NOAA Administrator and to the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee on the planning, integrated design, operation, maintenance, enhancement, and expansion of the United States Integrated Ocean Observing System (U.S. IOOS). NOAA is accepting applications for membership on the Committee to fill vacancies that will occur on September 14, 2027. NOAA encourages applications from individuals with expertise and/or experience in the following areas: coastal and ocean observing; data management and architecture; coastal and ocean modeling; Great Lakes; philanthropy; Non-Governmental Organization; scientific institutions (Academic); IOOS regional interests; State, local and tribal interests; blue economy; social science; public-private partnerships; marine technologies industries; ocean and coastal leadership; and other science-related fields. ## Effects PRIA read - NOAA seeks IOOS advisory members: benefit, low. NOAA is asking for applications to join the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System Advisory Committee. You must apply by January 5, 2027 to be considered for vacancies that will occur on September 14, 2027, and NOAA encourages applicants with expertise in listed ocean, data, modeling, policy, or re… - Three‑year member term starts September 14, 2027: benefit, low. If appointed, you serve a three-year term that begins on September 14, 2027 and may be renewed once for an additional three-year term. The Committee has about fifteen voting members. - Time commitment and travel reimbursement rules: mixed, medium. Committee members are expected to attend at least one in-person meeting each year (2–4 days including travel) and spend about 20–25 additional hours on virtual meetings and drafting reports. Members are not paid for service, but may be allowed travel expenses and per diem in accordance with federal… - Full‑time U.S. employees cannot serve: cost, low. Full-time officers or employees of the United States are not eligible to be members of the Committee, while individuals from academia, state/local/tribal government, industry, and non‑profits may apply. - Selected members become Special Government Employees: cost, low. If you are selected, you become a Special Government Employee (SGE) limited to no more than 130 days of service in any 365‑day period. 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