# Science Advisory Board
**AGENCY:**
Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce (DOC).
**ACTION:**
Notice of public meeting.
**SUMMARY:**
This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of a forthcoming meeting of the NOAA Science Advisory Board. The members will discuss and provide advice on issues outlined in the agenda below.
**DATES:**
The meeting is scheduled for: Monday, May 18, 2009, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
**ADDRESSES:**
Conference call. Public access is available at SSMC 3, Room 4527, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD.
**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:**
Dr. Cynthia Decker, Executive Director, Science Advisory Board, NOAA, Rm. 11230, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910. (Phone: 301-734-1156, Fax: 301-713-1459, E-mail: *[email protected].* )
**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:**
The Science Advisory Board (SAB) was established by a Decision Memorandum dated September 25, 1997, and is the only Federal Advisory Committee with responsibility to advise the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere on strategies for research, education, and application of science to operations and information services. SAB activities and advice provide necessary input to ensure that National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) science programs are of the highest quality and provide optimal support to resource management.
*Matters To Be Considered:* The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
*Date and Time:* May 18, 2009, 10:30-11:30 a.m. EDT.
*Agenda:*
1. Discussion and consideration of the Draft Report Options for Developing a National Climate Service, submitted to the SAB by the Climate Working Group.
Dated: April 28, 2009.
Mark E. Brown,
Chief Financial Officer, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.