Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Review of NOAA’s FY2027 Budget
18 June 2026 | ZEROGeoengineering.com | NOAA is an ICAMS weather ‘research” agency member of the Federal Weather Enterprise| The following report documents the April 28, 2026, Subcommittee on Environment hearing, to examine NOAA’s FY2027 $4.54 BILLION dollar budget request. According to the report, “The most notable aspect of the FY27 budget request is the proposal to move most of OAR [Oceanic and Atmospheric Research] research activities into line offices to align research closer to operational missions.”
“NOAA’s core mission and activities include weather forecasting, management of fisheries, coastal and ocean resources, as well as cross-cutting research to support and advance these operational areas.”
“Table 1 shows the primary accounts, or line offices, of NOAA’s budget.”
“Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR)”
“OAR operates through a national network of ten laboratories, 16 Cooperative Institutes, 34 Sea Grant College Programs, and specialized programs.”
“NOAA requests an increase of $5 million to continue efforts for the acquisition, integration, and implementation of the Radar Next program.”
OMAO [Office of Marine and Aviation Operations] also provides centralized coordination, support, and guidance for uncrewed systems across NOAA.
Link to A Review of the President’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request for NOAA .04.28.26-fy27-noaa-budget-hearing-charter
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