Solicitation of Nominations for Ocean Research Advisory Panel

FR: Commerce Department

Published March 30th, 2026

Detected March 28th, 2026

Summary

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is seeking nominations for membership on the Ocean Research Advisory Panel (ORAP). The panel advises the Ocean Policy Committee on ocean policy matters. Nominations must be received within 45 days of the notice publication date.

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a notice soliciting nominations for membership on the Ocean Research Advisory Panel (ORAP). This panel, established by Congress, provides independent recommendations to the Federal Government on ocean policy matters and advises the Ocean Policy Committee. The ORAP will consist of 10 to 18 members, appointed by the Committee Co-Chairs, representing various sectors including the National Academies, ocean industries, state/tribal/local governments, academia, and individuals eminent in marine science, technology, or policy.

Interested individuals or organizations can nominate candidates, and self-nominations are also accepted. Application packages must include the nominee's contact information, area of industry perspective, a description of qualifications, and a resume. All submissions must be sent electronically to DFO.orap@noaa.gov and received no more than 45 days after the publication date of March 30, 2026. Members are appointed for terms of up to three years, renewable once.

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Submit nominations electronically to DFO.orap@noaa.gov within 45 days of March 30, 2026.
Ensure nomination packages include all required information: nominee's full name, title, affiliation, contact info, industry perspective, qualifications description, and resume.

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Solicitation of Nominations for Membership on the Ocean Research Advisory Panel

A Notice by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on 03/30/2026

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Public Inspection Published Document: 2026-06069 (91 FR 15604) Document Headings ###### Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

AGENCY:

Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce (DOC).

ACTION:

Notice of solicitation of nominations for membership on the Ocean Research Advisory Panel.

SUMMARY:

The Ocean Research Advisory Panel (ORAP) advises the Ocean Policy Committee (Committee) and provides independent recommendations to the Federal Government on matters of ocean policy. Congress directed the establishment of the ORAP in Section 1055(c) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Pub. L. 116-283), 10 U.S.C. 8933. The Panel shall consist of not fewer than 10 and not more than 18 members appointed by the Co-Chairs of the Committee, including each of the following: (1) Three members who represent the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. (2) Members selected from among individuals who represent the views of ocean industries, state, tribal, territorial, or local governments, academia, and such other views as the Committee Co-Chairs consider appropriate. (3) Members selected from among individuals eminent in the fields of marine science, marine technology, marine policy, or related fields. Members are appointed for a term of up to three years, renewable once for up to three years, at the Committee Co-Chairs' discretion. The terms may be consecutive or not but may not exceed two terms. Panel members shall be appointed to serve as Representative members.

DATES:

Nominations should be sent to the email address specified below and must be received no more than 45 days after publication of this notice.

ADDRESSES:

Nominations and applications should be submitted electronically to the ORAP Designated Federal Officer (DFO), at DFO.orap@noaa.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Viviane Silva, ORAP Designated Federal Officer (DFO), SSMC3, Room 11320, 1315 East-West Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910; Phone Number: 240-624-0656; Email: DFO.orap@noaa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Nominations

Interested persons may nominate themselves or others for membership in the ORAP. An application is required for all candidates, including those nominated by third parties. The application package must include the following: (1) The nominee's full name, title, institutional affiliation, and contact information; (2) The nominee's area of industry perspective (academia, commercial service provider, or end-user); (3) A short description of qualifications relative to the advice solicited in this Notice; and (4) A current resume (maximum of four pages). All nomination information must be provided in a single, complete package, and must be sent to the ORAP DFO at the electronic address provided above with the subject line “Application for ORAP Membership 2026”.

Nikola Garber,

Deputy Director of Sea Grant, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

[FR Doc. 2026-06069 Filed 3-27-26; 8:45 am]

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Published Document: 2026-06069 (91 FR 15604)