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Hydrographic Surveying Noaa Needs Better Cost Data And A Strategy For Expanding Private Sector Involvement In Data Collection Report To Congressional Requesters
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Book Synopsis Hydrographic Surveying, NOAA Needs Better Cost Data and a Strategy for Expanding Private Sector Involvement in Data Collection by :
Download or read book Hydrographic Surveying, NOAA Needs Better Cost Data and a Strategy for Expanding Private Sector Involvement in Data Collection written by and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NOAA is responsible for collecting hydrographic data--that is, data on the depth and bottom configuration of water bodies--to help create nautical charts. NOAA collects data using its fleet and also procures data from the private sector. The Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998 requires NOAA to acquire such data from the private sector "to the greatest extent practicable and cost-effective." This report examines (1) how NOAA determines its hydrographic survey priorities, (2) NOAA's efforts to compare the costs of collecting its own survey data to the costs of procuring such data from the private sector, and (3) the extent to which NOAA has developed a strategy for private sector involvement in hydrographic data collection. GAO recommends that NOAA (1) ensure that its efforts to improve its cost comparison reports include actions to fully track asset and maintenance costs and (2) develop a strategy for expanding private sector involvement in the hydrographic survey program.
Book Synopsis Hydrographic Surveying, NOAA Needs Better Cost Data and a Strategy for Expanding Private Sector Involvement in Data Collection : Report to Congressional Requesters by : U.s. Government Accountability Office
Download or read book Hydrographic Surveying, NOAA Needs Better Cost Data and a Strategy for Expanding Private Sector Involvement in Data Collection : Report to Congressional Requesters written by U.s. Government Accountability Office and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-07-12 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NOAA is responsible for collecting hydrographic data—that is, data on the depth and bottom configuration of water bodies—to help create nautical charts. NOAA collects data using its fleet and also procures data from the private sector. The Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998 requires NOAA to acquire such data from the private sector “to the greatest extent practicable and cost-effective.” This report examines (1) how NOAA determines its hydrographic survey priorities, (2) NOAA’s efforts to compare the costs of collecting its own survey data to the costs of procuring such data from the private sector, and (3) the extent to which NOAA has developed a strategy for private sector involvement in hydrographic data collection. GAO recommends that NOAA (1) ensure that its efforts to improve its cost comparison reports include actions to fully track asset and maintenance costs and (2) develop a strategy for expanding private sector involvement in the hydrographic survey program.
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Author :United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Publisher : ISBN 13 : Total Pages :16 pages Book Rating :4.:/5 (327 download)
Book Synopsis Ocean and Coastal Exploration and NOAA Act by : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Download or read book Ocean and Coastal Exploration and NOAA Act written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author :United States. Congress. House. Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation Publisher : ISBN 13 : Total Pages :118 pages Book Rating :4.F/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis NOAA Plans for Contracting Services by : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation
Download or read book NOAA Plans for Contracting Services written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Noaa's Observing Systems, Additional Steps Needed to Achieve an Integrated, Cost-Effective Portfolio by : U.s. Government Accountability Office
Download or read book Noaa's Observing Systems, Additional Steps Needed to Achieve an Integrated, Cost-Effective Portfolio written by U.s. Government Accountability Office and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-07-27 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " NOAA operates and maintains a portfolio of observing systems to capture the environmental data needed to achieve its diverse missions. Some of these systems focus on the oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes. An observing system is a collection of one or more sensing elements that measures specific environmental conditions and resides on fixed or mobile platforms, such as buoys or satellites. The House Appropriations Committee fiscal year report for the Department of Commerce's 2013 appropriations bill mandated GAO to review NOAA's ocean and coastal data collection systems. This report (1) identifies and describes the ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes observing systems NOAA operates; (2) identifies the annual operations and maintenance costs of these systems for fiscal years 2012 through 2014; and (3) examines the extent to which NOAA has taken steps to integrate and improve the cost-effectiveness of its observing systems portfolio. GAO analyzed agency documentation on, among other things, the characteristics and management of NOAA's observing systems, reviewed cost data from fiscal year 2012 through 2014, and interviewed NOAA officials. "
Book Synopsis Ocean Research Fleet by : United States. General Accounting Office
Download or read book Ocean Research Fleet written by United States. General Accounting Office and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis NOAA Plan for Increasing Public Access to Research Results by : NOAA Research Council (U.S.)
Download or read book NOAA Plan for Increasing Public Access to Research Results written by NOAA Research Council (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) plan to increase Public Access to Research Results (PARR) describes activities that will be undertaken by NOAA in order to meet the goals and requirements of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) Memorandum Increasing Access to the Results of Federally Funded Scientific Research issued 2013 February 22 (hereafter referred to as the OSTP PARR Memo). The goal of the OSTP PARR Memo is to increase the public accessibility of publications and digital data produced by federal researchers or by recipients of federal funds. These results were funded by taxpayers, and improving access to them should help move science and our economy forward. The OSTP objectives for digital data are in excellent agreement with those expressed in the NOAA Environmental Data Management Framework. To the extent feasible and consistent with applicable law and policy, agency mission, resource constraints, and U.S. national, homeland, and economic security, the NOAA PARR plan supports the objectives of the OSTP PARR Memo regarding publications and data. The NOAA PARR Plan also supports the provisions of the US Open Data Policy regarding public agency data inventories and the use of machine-readable and open formats, data standards, and common core and extensible metadata for all new information creation and collection efforts. Specific NOAA actions are described in Section 7, below, of the NOAA PARR plan, and each action includes reference(s) to the corresponding objective of the OSTP PARR Memo. The NOAA PARR plan is designed to promote the goal of maximizing the impact and accountability of the Federal research investment"--Page 2.
Author :United States. General Accounting Office. General Government Division Publisher : ISBN 13 : Total Pages :0 pages Book Rating :4.:/5 (122 download)
Book Synopsis NOAA Fleet by : United States. General Accounting Office. General Government Division
Download or read book NOAA Fleet written by United States. General Accounting Office. General Government Division and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO addressed congressional concerns regarding the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), focusing on: (1) the management challenges facing the Department of Commerce in its administration of NOAA; (2) whether GAO reviewed the latest available studies of NOAA's fleet and modernization efforts or NOAA's fisheries research acquisition plan; (3) whether GAO examined the cost efficiency or effectiveness of NOAA's ships or compared the costs of NOAA's ships with those of private or other available ships; (4) whether GAO reviewed NOAA's fisheries research ship replacement plans; (5) why replacing the NOAA fleet is entwined with the issue of the NOAA Corps; and (6) whether GAO reviewed NOAA's downsizing of the NOAA Corps. GAO noted that: (1) GAO has concerns about the Department's implementation of Office of Management and Budget Circular A-76, performance of commercial activities, the adequacy of NOAA's ship cost comparisons with private sector and other available ships, and its inherent preference for operating its own ships, rather than contracting out more with the private sector and other public entities and relying more heavily on them to come up with the ships and marine data that NOAA needs; (2) GAO has not had an opportunity to review the latest study of NOAA's fleet modernization or NOAA's acquisition plans for fisheries research and hydrographic missions; (3) GAO has not reviewed NOAA's current cost claims; (4) GAO's work in the costs area, which is about 5 years old now, faulted NOAA for setting unrealistic conditions for its evaluation of outsourcing alternatives and raised serious questions about NOAA's claims and the basis on which NOAA founded those claims; (5) GAO has found that, once federal assets like ships and airplanes exist, it seems cheaper to operate them than to contract for services, since the capital and associated fixed operating costs are already sunk; (6) although GAO has not reviewed NOAA's construction plans or supporting cost justifications, GAO understands that the Commerce Inspector General (IG) has reviewed at least some of them; (7) the Commerce IG has criticized certain NOAA rotational patterns as not critical to or paid for by other NOAA missions; (8) if there were no NOAA fleet, there would be no justification for the NOAA Corps as a separate service; (9) in 1995, the National Performance Review, noting that the NOAA Corps was the smallest uniformed service and that the fleet it commanded was obsolete, recommended that the NOAA Corps be gradually reduced in number and eventually eliminated; (10) GAO has not reviewed NOAA's reported downsizing of its NOAA Corps; (11) however, in 1996, GAO: (a) reported on the anomaly of NOAA being paid military benefits and allowances while not meeting the Department of Defense's criteria and principles for a military compensation system; and (b) compared the costs of the NOAA billets that existed at the time with civilian pay and benefits for the same positions; (12) while GAO has not reviewed NOAA's downsizing of the NOAA Corps and claimed cost savings, the Commerce IG did review NOAA's 1997 plan and legislative proposal to downsize and civilianize the NOAA Corps; and (13) the IG recommended downsizing the NOAA Corps to achieve significant cost savings and management efficiencies.
Book Synopsis Deactivating Research Vessels by : U S Government Accountability Office (G
Download or read book Deactivating Research Vessels written by U S Government Accountability Office (G and published by BiblioGov. This book was released on 2013-06 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) proposal to deactivate a number of its marine research vessels and increase the use of private-sector vessels. GAO found that: (1) in fiscal year (FY) 1985, NOAA operated 22 ocean-going research vessels to support its fisheries, oceanographic, and hydrographic programs; (2) NOAA programs and projects have averaged 4,872 days at sea annually over the last 3 years; (3) private-sector vessels accounted for about 16 percent of NOAA days at sea during that period; and (4) NOAA wants to deactivate half of its fleet, which could save up to $11 million of its annual $61 million in fleet support costs. GAO also found that: (1) NOAA officials at different research centers had differing views on the desirability, safety, and cost-effectiveness of increasing private-sector fleet support; (2) while some NOAA officials believe that chartering private-sector vessels would be advantageous because they are more modern, more readily available, and manned by more experienced crews, other officials believe that NOAA vessels are safer and more readily available; (3) NOAA vessels' daily costs range from $1,000 to $22,000, compared to $465 to $4,955 for private-sector ships, but it noted that the comparison may be geographically skewed because one NOAA research center charters most NOAA private-sector fleet support; and (4) costs for NOAA vessels also tend to be higher because it owns larger, more expensive multi-purpose vessels, whereas most of its charter vessels are smaller, single-purpose vessels, such as fishing boats.
Author :United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Publisher : ISBN 13 : Total Pages : pages Book Rating :4.:/5 (961 download)
Book Synopsis NOAA's Leadership Role in Environmental Information Services for the Nation by : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Download or read book NOAA's Leadership Role in Environmental Information Services for the Nation written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Urban Stormwater Management in the United States by : National Research Council
Download or read book Urban Stormwater Management in the United States written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2009-03-17 with total page 611 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rapid conversion of land to urban and suburban areas has profoundly altered how water flows during and following storm events, putting higher volumes of water and more pollutants into the nation's rivers, lakes, and estuaries. These changes have degraded water quality and habitat in virtually every urban stream system. The Clean Water Act regulatory framework for addressing sewage and industrial wastes is not well suited to the more difficult problem of stormwater discharges. This book calls for an entirely new permitting structure that would put authority and accountability for stormwater discharges at the municipal level. A number of additional actions, such as conserving natural areas, reducing hard surface cover (e.g., roads and parking lots), and retrofitting urban areas with features that hold and treat stormwater, are recommended.
Book Synopsis Responding to Oil Spills in the U.S. Arctic Marine Environment by : National Research Council
Download or read book Responding to Oil Spills in the U.S. Arctic Marine Environment written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: U.S. Arctic waters north of the Bering Strait and west of the Canadian border encompass a vast area that is usually ice covered for much of the year, but is increasingly experiencing longer periods and larger areas of open water due to climate change. Sparsely inhabited with a wide variety of ecosystems found nowhere else, this region is vulnerable to damage from human activities. As oil and gas, shipping, and tourism activities increase, the possibilities of an oil spill also increase. How can we best prepare to respond to such an event in this challenging environment? Responding to Oil Spills in the U.S. Arctic Marine Environment reviews the current state of the science regarding oil spill response and environmental assessment in the Arctic region north of the Bering Strait, with emphasis on the potential impacts in U.S. waters. This report describes the unique ecosystems and environment of the Arctic and makes recommendations to provide an effective response effort in these challenging conditions. According to Responding to Oil Spills in the U.S. Arctic Marine Environment, a full range of proven oil spill response technologies is needed in order to minimize the impacts on people and sensitive ecosystems. This report identifies key oil spill research priorities, critical data and monitoring needs, mitigation strategies, and important operational and logistical issues. The Arctic acts as an integrating, regulating, and mediating component of the physical, atmospheric and cryospheric systems that govern life on Earth. Not only does the Arctic serve as regulator of many of the Earth's large-scale systems and processes, but it is also an area where choices made have substantial impact on life and choices everywhere on planet Earth. This report's recommendations will assist environmentalists, industry, state and local policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of this special region to preserve and protect it from damaging oil spills.
Download or read book Coast Pilot 7 written by noaa and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2011-06-10 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edition 48 for 2016. The app links to charts, aerial photos, embedded videos, every marina, email support group, all port authorities, the wind charts, every anchorage, worldwide harbors, the tides, engine troubleshooting, all the weather, local knowledge, every dive site, every seabird, every pelagic fish, how to catch fish, animated knots, tips, Cruisers Forum, suggested itineraries, the nav rules, the ocean currents, all safety information, USCG, outboard engines, vessel traffic services, the radio frequencies, videos, every dock, every fuel supply, food, restaurants & supermarkets, every lighthouse, repairs, marine parks, general knowledge, your safety & security, sightseeing, the dive sites, all necessary books, USCG accident reports, safety check, Facebook group, Pinterest, Instagram, the nightlife, Crewfinder, Tumblr, Scuttlebutt, Snapchat group, Tripadvisor, environmental issues, all warnings, Chatbot, Live cams, Livestream, Events, Regulations, Wikipedia, put up your photos & videos, email group, Cruisers Forum, BoatBuzz, Top 20 sailing blogs, Links to all Gov agencies, official alerts & warnings and more... +The app on your phone, tablet and computer ready for any situation. + Link to First Aid and Sea Survival. + Phone and email out of the app. + Your screen can become a full screen weather radar. + See the surrounding ships in real time on your screen with a link to AIS. + View updated charts using online chart viewer. + Before departure download and print current charts in booklet form. Topics in this Pilot include channel descriptions, piracy, safety, anchorages, cloud cover, local winds, humidity, temperatures, bridge and cable clearances, dangerous waves, currents, tide and water levels, prominent features, visibility, cyclones, storms, fog, precipitation, pilotage, towage, weather, ice conditions, wharf descriptions, dangers, routes, traffic separation schemes, small-craft facilities, and Federal regulations applicable to navigation. GENERAL INFORMATION This is a huge resource on the app with hundreds of useful links to Government, USCG, Wikipedia etc. Chapter 2. NAVIGATION REGULATIONS The complete online updated Code of Federal Regulations is linked in the app. Chapter 3. California, Oregon, and Washington Chapter 4. San Diego to Point Arguello, California Chapter 5. CHANNEL ISLANDS. This chapter describes the eight Channel Islands They include the four islands of the southern group-San Clemente, Santa Catalina, San Nicolas, and Santa Barbara; Chapter 6. Point Arguello to San Francisco Bay, California Chapter 7. San Francisco Bay, California. Chapter 8. San Francisco Bay to Point St. George, California. This chapter describes Bodega Bay, Tomales Bay, Noyo River and Anchorage, Shelter Cove, Humboldt Bay. Chapter 9. Chetco River to Columbia River, Oregon This chapter describes 200 miles of the Oregon coast from the mouth of the Chetco River to the mouth of the Columbia River. Chapter 10. Columbia River, Oregon and Washington This chapter describes the Columbia River from its mouth at the Pacific Ocean to the head of navigation above Richland, Chapter 11. Columbia River to Strait of Juan De Fuca, Washington This chapter describes the Pacific coast of the State of Washington from the Washington-Oregon border at the mouth of the Columbia River Chapter 12. Strait of Juan De Fuca and Georgia, Washington. This chapter includes the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Sequim Bay, Port Discovery, the San Juan Islands and its various passages and straits, Deception Pass, Fidalgo Island, Chapter 13. Puget Sound, Washington This chapter describes Puget Sound and its numerous inlets, bays, and passages, and the waters of Hood Canal, Chapter 14. HAWAII The Hawai'ian Islands an archipelago, consist of eight large islands, plus many islets, reefs, and shoals, strung out from SE to NW for 1,400 nautical miles in the north-central Pacific Ocean. Chapter 15. PACIFIC ISLANDS
Author :United States. Department of Defense Publisher :United States Department of Defense ISBN 13 : Total Pages :584 pages Book Rating :4.M/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis DSCA Handbook by : United States. Department of Defense
Download or read book DSCA Handbook written by United States. Department of Defense and published by United States Department of Defense. This book was released on 2010 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This two-in one resource includes the Tactical Commanders and Staff Toolkit plus the Liaison Officer Toolkit. Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA)) enables tactical level Commanders and their Staffs to properly plan and execute assigned DSCA missions for all hazard operations, excluding Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, high yield Explosives (CBRNE) or acts of terrorism. Applies to all United States military forces, including Department of Defense (DOD) components (Active and Reserve forces and National Guard when in Federal Status). This hand-on resource also may be useful information for local and state first responders. Chapter 1 contains background information relative to Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) including legal, doctinal, and policy issues. Chapter 2 provides an overview of the incident management processes including National Response Framework (NRF), National Incident Management Systems (NIMS), and Incident Command System (ICS) as well as Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Chapter 3 discuses the civilian and military responses to natural disaster. Chapter 4 provides a brief overview of Joint Operation Planning Process and mission analyis. Chapter 5 covers Defense Support of Civilian Authorities (DSCA) planning factors for response to all hazard events. Chapter 6 is review of safety and operational composite risk management processes Chapters 7-11 contain Concepts of Operation (CONOPS) and details five natrual hazards/disasters and the pertinent planning factors for each within the scope of DSCA.
Book Synopsis IAMSAR Manual by : International Maritime Organization
Download or read book IAMSAR Manual written by International Maritime Organization and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Guide for Establishing a National Oceanographic Data Centre by : Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission
Download or read book Guide for Establishing a National Oceanographic Data Centre written by Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
