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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Elements of Leadership

Attitude

Competence

Communication

Influence

Management

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NOAA Administrative Organization

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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)

https://www.ppbs.noaa.gov/

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Systems Engineering 101

System(Specifications)

INPUTS

OUTPUTS

REQUIREMENTS

INPUT

OUTPUT

SUB-

SYSTEM

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SUB-

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SPECIFICATION SPECIFICATIONSPECIFICATION SPECIFICATION

I/O I/O I/O

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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

Backup Slides

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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