Moving Towards “One NOAA”
VADM Conrad C. Lautenbacher, Jr. U.S. Navy (Ret.)Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and AtmosphereNOAA AdministratorAugust 12, 2004
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NOAA Vision & Mission
NOAA’s Vision: To move NOAA into the 21st Century scientifically and
operationally, in the same interrelated manner as the environment that we observe and forecast, while recognizing the link between our global economy and our planet’s ecology
NOAA’s Mission: To understand and predict changes in the Earth’s
environment and conserve and manage coastal and marine resources to meet the Nation’s economic, social and environmental needs
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NOAA’s Mission Goals
Protect, restore, and manage the use of coastal and ocean resources through ecosystem management
Understand climate variability and change to enhance society’s ability to plan and respond
Serve society’s needs for weather and water information
Support the Nation’s commerce with information for safe, efficient, and environmentally sound transportation
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NOAA Management Practices
Introduce practices to improve NOAA’s products and services
Build a culture of execution Strategy, people, and operations
Leadership, communications, and management information
Implement NOAA Business Model
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NOAA Operational Organization
Ecosystems Doug DeMaster (NMFS) [A]
Habitat Rollie Schmitten (NMFS)
Corals David Kennedy (NOS)
Coastal & Marine Resource Management
Doug Brown (NOS)
Protected Species Management
Laurie Allen (NMFS)
Fisheries Management
Jack Dunnigan (NMFS)
Aquaculture Michael Rubino (NMFS)*
Enforcement Dale Jones (NMFS)
Ecosystem Observation Systems
Bill Fox (NMFS) [A]
Ecosystem Research
Leon Cammen (OAR)
ClimateChet Koblinsky (OAR)
Climate Observations & Analysis
Tom Karl (NESDIS)
Climate Forcing Dan Albritton (OAR)Climate Predictions & Projections
Ants Leetmaa (OAR)
Climate & Ecosystems Ned Cyr (NMFS)Regional Decision Support Bob Livezey (NWS)
Weather & Water Frank Kelly (NWS)
Local Forecasts and Warnings
Greg Mandt (NWS)
Coasts, Estuaries, and Oceans
Paul Scholz (NOS)
Space Weather Ernie Hildner (OAR)
Hydrology – Rivers, Lakes and Floods
Gary Carter (NWS)
Air Quality Jim Meagher (OAR)
Environmental Modeling
Fred Toepfer (NWS)
Weather Water Science, Technology, and Infusion Program
Marty Ralph (OAR)
NOAA Program Manager ListAugust 4, 2004
*New hire, EOD Sept. ’04—Linda Chaves (NMFS) [A]
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NOAA Operational Organization
Commerce & Transportation
Charlie Challstrom (NOS)
Marine Transportation Systems
Rich Edwing (NOS)
Aviation Weather Mark Andrews (NWS)
Marine Weather David Feit (NWS)
Geodesy Dave Zilkoski (NOS)
NOAA Emergency Response
David Kennedy (NOS)
Commercial and Remote Sensing Licensing
Tim Stryker (NESDIS)
Surface Weather Amy Holman (NWS) [A]
Organizational Excellence, Infrastructure & SupportSatellite Services Sub-goal
Colleen Hartman
Geostationary Satellite Acquisition
Gary Davis (NESDIS)
Polar Satellite Acquisition
John Cunningham (NESDIS)
Satellite Services Richard Barrazotto (NESDIS)
Fleet Services Sub-goal
Elizabeth White (NMAO)
Aircraft Replacement Elizabeth White (NMAO)
Fleet Replacement Elizabeth White (NMAO)
Marine Operations and Maintenance
Elizabeth White (NMAO)
Aircraft Services Elizabeth White (NMAO)
Leadership Sub-goal TBD
NOAA Headquarters George White (USAO)
Line Office Headquarters
Mitchell Luxenberg (NOS)
Homeland Security Phil Kenul (CIO)
Mission Support Sub-goal
TBD
Administrative Services William Broglie (CAO)
Financial Services Sandra Walters (CFO)
Workforce Management Barbara Boyd (WFM)
Acquisitions and Grants Bob Stockman (CAO)
IT Services John Villemarette (CIO)
Facilities William Broglie (CAO)
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Systems Engineering 101
System(Specifications)
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
REQUIREMENTS
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OUTPUT
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SPECIFICATION SPECIFICATIONSPECIFICATION SPECIFICATION
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EcosystemsEcosystems-based approach to management of marine resources
Coastal Resource
Management
Fisheries Management
AquacultureHigh Level Outcomes
Ecosystems that:
1. Are healthy & sustainable
2. Maximize sound & economic value
Habitat Restoratio
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End UseProducts/Services
Ecosystem Research
Corals
Invasive Species
Protected Areas
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Enforcement
Protected Species Management
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LEADERSHIPResources
1. People2. $$$3. Infrastructure
ServePublicNeeds Congress
OMB/DOC
WorkforceManagement
Open Forum
Stakeholders
Products & Services
NOAA “Business” Model
Strategic Plan1. Ecosystem Management2. Climate3. Weather & Water4. Commerce & Transportation
Strong Corporate Culture(breaking down stovepipes)
1. Proven Track Record2. Public Benefits3. Comprehensive Plan
Customer Satisfaction
LA/PAStrategy
Requirements
1. Interdisciplinary Teams2. Research Breakthroughs3. Transition to Operations4. Operations
1. Requirements Process2. Matrix Management3. Improved Research Management4. PPBES5. Project Management
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LEADERSHIPResources
1. People2. $$$3. Infrastructure
ServePublicNeeds Congress
OMB/DOC
WorkforceManagement
Open Forum
Stakeholders
Products & Services
NOAA “Business” Model
Strategic Plan1. Ecosystem Management2. Climate3. Weather & Water4. Commerce & Transportation
Strong Corporate Culture(breaking down stovepipes)
1. Proven Track Record2. Public Benefits3. Comprehensive Plan
Customer Satisfaction
LA/PAStrategy
Requirements
1. Interdisciplinary Teams2. Research Breakthroughs3. Transition to Operations4. Operations
1. Requirements Process2. Matrix Management3. Improved Research Management4. PPBES5. Project Management
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Ocean Commission Report
Critical Action Items Establish a National Ocean Council in the Executive
Office of the President chaired by an assistant to the President
Create a non-federal Presidential Council of Advisors on Ocean Policy
Strengthen NOAA and improve federal agency structure
Develop a flexible, voluntary process for creating regional ocean councils, facilitated and supported by the National Ocean Council
Double U.S. investment in ocean research
Implement the national Integrated Ocean Observing System(the report noted the importance of our work in GEO and stated support for a successful conclusion to our efforts)
Increase attention to ocean education
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Ocean Commission Report
Critical Action Items (continued): Strengthen the link between coastal and watershed
management
Create measurable water pollution reduction goals, particularly for nonpoint sources, and strengthen incentives, technical assistance and other management tools to reach those goals
Reform fisheries management by separating scientific assessment and allocation, improving the Regional Fishery Management Council system, and exploring the use of dedicated access privileges
Accede to the United Nations Convention on the law of the sea
Establish an Ocean Policy Trust Fund based on revenue from offshore energy activity and other new and emerging offshore uses to pay for implementing the recommendations
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NOAA Research Review
Recommendations Develop a Research Strategy, extending 20 years,
supporting the strategic plan
Clearly delineate Research’s role in the Research Vision and Plan
Establish an Associate Administrator for Research reporting to the NOAA Administrator
Assign senior manager in each line office for the research program reporting directly to the Assistant Administrator
Determine where research programs are located within NOAA while strengthening OAR
Develop clear guidelines for the management of reimbursable funding
Consolidate the five OAR laboratories in Boulder into a single Center