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The National Science Foundation today announced that it is seeking recommendations for membership on its scientific and technical federal advisory committees, including Committees for Geosciences, Polar Programs, and Environmental Research and Education. Advisory committees typically meet twice annually to review and provide advice on program management, discuss current issues, and review and provide advice on the impact of policies, programs, and […]

NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service today announced that it will convene a virtual 4-session workshop on May 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, and 26-27 to solicit facts and information from experts to help identify and guide recovery needs for 15 Indo-Pacific threatened coral species.  Input received during the workshop, which will include public comment opportunities during each session, will inform the development of

NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service today announced that the final rule expanding the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary took effect on March 22.  The final rule issued in January expanded by 104 square miles and revised the sanctuary’s terms of designation.

NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service today announced that it is extending the comment period on the agency’s initiation of a 5-year review for the threatened Beringia and Okhotsk distinct population segments of the Pacific bearded seal subspecies through Tuesday, May 25.  Originally due to expire on March 26, NMFS said it is extending the comment period in response

NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service today announced that it is extending the comment period on the agency’s initiation of a 5-year review for the endangered Cook Inlet beluga whale through Friday, June 25. Originally due to expire on April 26, NMFS said it is extending the comment period following a request seeking an extension in order to provide

The White House Council on Environmental Quality, Interior Department, U.S. Agriculture Department, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration today held a meeting with representatives of outdoor recreational businesses and other organizations to discuss the administration’s efforts to conserve 30% of U.S. lands and waters by 2030. Administration officials who participated in the meeting said that a report being developed for

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy today announced the appointment of former NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco to serve as OSTP Deputy Director of Climate & Environment, a new role that OSTP said “will bring science-based solutions to tackle climate change & help our economy Build Back Better.” In an interview with The Washington Post following

NOAA’s Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research today announced that the National Sea Grant Advisory Board will hold a public virtual meeting on Apr. 13-15. In addition to a 15-minute public comment session, the agenda includes discussion and votes on findings and recommendations from the Information Services and Publication Review Subcommittee, Committee membership for Guam Sea Grant Institutional

NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service today announced that the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will hold a public virtual meeting on Apr. 6-8.  Agenda items include a presentation and discussion on President Biden’s Jan. 2021 Executive Order on “Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad” and an East Coast climate change scenario planning initiative.

The National Climate Task Force led by Assistant to the President and National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy held its second meeting today.  The Task Force was created by the Jan. 2021 Executive Order on “Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad.” According to a White House summary, Task Force members discussed plans for integrating climate change action