As a follow-up to the release of the President's proposed FY2013 budget, we would like to invite you to a constituent briefing this Friday, February 17, at 3:30pm (EST) to learn more about what the Administration's FY2013 proposal means for NOAA Fisheries and the Office of Aquaculture.  This briefing will provide an opportunity to hear details about changes that may result from this budget proposal as well as afford the opportunity to ask questions and share comments or concerns.

Follow this link for further information, including how to participate. 

The Interagency National Ocean Council (NOC), led by the White House Council on Environmental Quality, is seeking public comments on a draft National Ocean Policy Implementation Plan that describes more than 50 actions the federal government will take to improve the health of the ocean, coasts, and Great Lakes.  Implementation Plan actions include streamlining ocean and coastal permitting processes, beginning with aquaculture; improving water quality; providing climate-change forecasts and vulnerability assessments for coastal communities; improving environmental response management in the Arctic.

Comments must be received by February 27, 2012.  For information on how to comment, visit our website.