Ocean Research Advisory Panel (ORAP)
The Ocean Research Advisory Panel (ORAP) was formed to advise the National Ocean Research Leadership Council (NORLC) and is called on to provide independent recommendations to Federal Government. From 2006-2011, the ORAP operated as the Ocean Research and Resources Advisory Panel (ORRAP). The Panel returned to its original name, ORAP, in 2011. The National Ocean Council Deputy-level Committee has assumed the duties of the statutorily mandated NORLC. Membership of ORAP is comprised of individuals from the National Academies, state government, academia, and ocean industries, representing marine science, marine policy, and other related fields. The ORAP is an advisory committee under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), and is the only FACA body chartered to advise all the “ocean agencies.”
On 19 July 2010, the President released Executive Order 13547, adopting the final recommendations of the Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force, which specifically designates ORAP to “provide independent advice and guidance” to the Cabinet-level National Ocean Council.
Additional information on the Panel and its responsibilities can be found in the ORAP Charter.
ORAP ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) Next Meeting
The next ORAP meeting is scheduled for May 21-23, 2013 in Washington D.C. Please check the ORAP meetings page for more information and updates.
2) ORAP Welcomes New Members
The Ocean Research Advisory Panel is pleased to welcome new members to the panel: Mr. Bill Dewey of Taylor Shellfish Company, Ms. Gail Scowcroft of the University of Rhode Island and Mr. Bruce Tackett of Resource Access International. Additionally, Dr. Robert Duce, Chair of the Ocean Studies Board, will serve on the panel as the representative from the National Academies.
ORAP membership is comprised of individuals from academia, ocean industries and the National Academies to represent marine science, marine policy, and other related fields. The ORAP provides independent scientific advice and recommendations to the Federal Government on topics related to ocean research. For a full list of ORAP members, please see the Membership page.
Additional Useful Links
ORAP Meeting Information (Past & Current)
For more information or questions, please contact the ORAP Program Manager:
Heather Mannix, Consortium for Ocean Leadership – Contact Heather.
