From Section 10644(6) of the Chips and Science Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-167 § 10644(6)), 33 U.S.C. § 3703(c), the Interagency Working Group on Ocean Acidification:
“Establishes an Advisory Board to provide recommendations to the interagency working group that is comprised of representatives from industries impacted by ocean and coastal acidification, academia, non-governmental organizations, State and local governments, regional ocean acidification networks, and others, and includes Tribal government engagement and coordination.”
‘‘(2) DUTIES.—The Advisory Board shall—
‘‘(A) maintain a process for reviewing and making recommendations to the Subcommittee on—
‘‘(i) the biennial report specified in subsection(d)(2); and
‘‘(ii) the strategic research plan in subsection (d)(3);
‘‘(B) provide ongoing advice to the Subcommittee and the interagency working group on matters related to Federal activities on ocean and coastal acidification, including impacts and mitigation of ocean and coastal acidification; and
‘‘(C) advise the Subcommittee and the interagency working group on—
‘‘(i) efforts to coordinate research and monitoring activities related to ocean acidification and coastal acidification; and
‘‘(ii) the best practices for the standards developed for data archiving under section 12406(d).”
Authority
Congress mandated the establishment of the OA Advisory Board in Section 10644(6) of the Chips and Science Act of 22 (Public Law 117-167 § 10644(6)), 33 U.S.C. § 3703(c). The OA Advisory Board consists of 25 representative members as detailed by the legislation. Members represent a balance of scientific, industry, State and local resource managers, and geographical interests.
Membership
Contact
Dwight Gledhill, Designated Federal Officer
dwight.gledhill@noaa.gov
Meetings
As mandated in Section 10644(6) of the Chips and Science Act of 2022, “MEETINGS.—Not less than once each calendar year, the Advisory Board shall meet at such times and places as may be designated by the Chair of the Advisory Board, in consultation with the Chair of the Subcommittee and the Chair of the interagency working group.”
Upcoming Meetings
Membership
Call for Nominations: Ocean Acidification Advisory Board (OAAB) Membership
The Interagency Working Group on Ocean Acidification (IWG-OA) is seeking nominations for membership on the newly established Ocean Acidification Advisory Board (OAAB), a Federal Advisory Committee established under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) mandated by Congress in Section 10644(6) of the Chips and Science Act of 22 (Public Law 117-167 § 10644(6)), 33 U.S.C. § 3703(c).
Membership
Section 10664(A)(c)(3) “The Advisory Board shall consist of 25 members as follows:
‘‘(A) Two representatives of the shellfish, lobster, or crab industry.
‘‘(B) One representative of the finfish industry.
‘‘(C) One representative of seafood processors.
‘‘(D) Three representatives from academia, including both natural and social sciences.
‘‘(E) One representative of recreational fishing.
‘‘(F) One representative of a relevant nongovernmental organization.
‘‘(G) Six representatives from relevant State and local governments with policy or regulatory authorities related to ocean acidification and coastal acidification.
‘‘(H) One representative from the Alaska Ocean Acidification Network or a subsequent entity that represents the same geographical region and has a similar purpose.
‘‘(I) One representative from the California Current Acidification Network or a subsequent entity that represents the same geographical region and has a similar purpose.
‘‘(J) One representative from the Northeast Coastal Acidification Network or a subsequent entity that represents the same geographical region and has a similar purpose.
‘‘(K) One representative from the Southeast Coastal Acidification Network or a subsequent entity that represents the same geographical region and has a similar purpose.
‘‘(L) One representative from the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Acidification Network or a subsequent entity that represents the same geographical region and has a similar purpose.
‘‘(M) One representative from the Mid-Atlantic Coastal Acidification Network or a subsequent entity that represents the same geographical region and has a similar purpose.
‘‘(N) One representative from the Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System or a subsequent entity that represents the island territories and possessions of the United States in the Pacific Ocean, and the State of Hawaii and has a similar purpose.
‘‘(O) One representative from the Caribbean Regional Association for Coastal Ocean Observing or a subsequent entity that represents Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands and has a similar purpose.
‘‘(P) One representative from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Olympic Coast Ocean Acidification Sentinel Site or a subsequent entity that represents the same geographical representation.
‘‘(Q) One representative from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall serve as an ex-officio member of the Advisory Board without a vote.”
Selection and Appointment
Section 10664(A)(c)(4) “The Chair of the Subcommittee shall—
‘‘(A) appoint members to the Advisory Board (taking into account the geographical interests of each individual to be appointed as a member of the Advisory Board to ensure that an appropriate balance of geographical interests are represented by the members of the Advisory Board) who—
‘‘(i) represent the interest group for which each seat is designated;
‘‘(ii) demonstrate expertise on ocean acidification or coastal acidification and its scientific, economic, industry, cultural, and community impacts; and
‘‘(iii) have a record of distinguished service with respect to ocean acidification or coastal acidification, and such impacts;
‘‘(B) give consideration to nominations and recommendations from the members of the interagency working group and the public for such appointments; and
‘‘(C) ensure that an appropriate balance of scientific, industry, State and local resource managers, and geographical interests are represented by the members of the Advisory Board.”
Terms of Membership
Section 10664(A)(c)(5) “Each member of the Advisory Board—
‘‘(A) shall be appointed for a 5-year term; and
‘‘(B) may be appointed to no more than two terms.
How to Nominate
Nominations must include the following materials:
- A completed nomination form.
- A current resume or curriculum vitae (CV).
- Optional: Letters of recommendation supporting the nomination.
Self-nominations are welcome. All nominations must be submitted by March 18, 2025 to Dwight Gledhill (dwight.gledhill@noaa.gov)
