Privatization The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has invited comments on, its draft policy statement "The National Weather Service (NWS) and Private Weather Industry: A PublicPrivate Partnership" issued in 54 FR 52839
decisionmakers comprehensive, scientific information on characteristics of the oceans, coastal areas, and estuaries of the United States of America. The information ranges from strategic, national assessments of coastal and estuarine environmental quality to real-time information for navigation or h...
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| Summary: | decisionmakers comprehensive, scientific information on characteristics of the oceans, coastal areas, and estuaries of the United States of America. The information ranges from strategic, national assessments of coastal and estuarine environmental quality to real-time information for navigation or hazardous materials spill response. Through its National Status and Trends (NS&T) Program, ORCA uses uniform techniques to monitor toxic chemical contamination of bottom-feeding fish, mussels and oysters, and sediments at about 300 locations throughout the United States. A related NS&T Program of directed research examines the relationships between contaminant exposure and indicators of biological responses in fish and shellfish. Through the Hazardous Materials Response and Assessment Division (HAZMAT) Scientific Support Coordination program, ORCA provides critical scientific support to the U.S. Coast Guard for planning and responding to spills of oil or hazardous materials into marine or estuarine environments. Technical guidance includes spill trajectory predictions, chemical hazard analyses, and assessments of the sensitivity |
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