1. Regional Budget Rollout | Boulder “Protecting Lives and Livelihoods” Mary Glackin Deputy Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere | NOAA March 6, 2008

2. Agenda FY 2007 Accomplishments FY 2008 Activities FY 2009 Budget Highlights FY 2009 Priorities Regional Budget Rollout | Boulder 2

3. FY 2007 Accomplishments Major Contributor to Nobel Prize-Winning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Reports Continued Implementation of the Magnuson-Stevens Act GOES-R Program Moves Forward, Reaching Major Milestone NWS Implements Storm-Based Warnings for Severe Weather Events Fleet Modernization Proceeds Full Steam Ahead New State-of-the-Art Satellite Facility Opens Regional Budget Rollout | Boulder 3

4. FY 2007 Accomplishments Major Contributor to Nobel Prize-Winning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Reports Continued Implementation of the Magnuson-Stevens Act GOES-R Program Moves Forward, Reaching Major Milestone NWS Implements Storm-Based Warnings for Severe Weather Events Fleet Modernization Proceeds Full Steam Ahead New State-of-the-Art Satellite Facility Opens Regional Budget Rollout | Boulder 4 DUPLICATE SLIDE Continued NOTES PAGE ONLY

5. FY07 Local Accomplishments Bronze Medal Award for WFO Denver/Boulder DOC Commendation for WFMO Boulder Western U.S. Fire Forecasts Improving GPS Accuracy Western Water Assessment “CarbonTracker” Causes of Catastrophic Urban Floods on the West Coast Regional Budget Rollout | Boulder 5 ‘Tall Tower’ to Track Front Range Carbon Emissions TEC Contours and Observing Stations CarbonTracker

6. FY07 Local Accomplishments Bronze Medal Award for WFO Denver/Boulder DOC Commendation for WFMO Boulder Western U.S. Fire Forecasts Improving GPS Accuracy Western Water Assessment “CarbonTracker” Causes of Catastrophic Urban Floods on the West Coast 6 Smoke Plume from California Wildfires Humpback Whale in Sacramento River Pacific Leatherback Turtle DUPLICATE SLIDE Continued NOTES PAGE ONLY Regional Budget Rollout | Boulder

7. 2008 Activities Launch of GOES-O Unmanned Aircraft Systems Fleet Modernization New Tail Doppler Radar System on Gulfstream-IV Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorization Act Implementation Marine Aquaculture International Year of the Reef Complete NOAA Weather Radio distribution to non-public schools Regional Budget Rollout | Boulder 7 GOES Satellite Unmanned Aircraft System - Manta Aquaculture in Hawaii

8. FY 2009 Budget Context NOAA Services Crucial to Our Nation’s Competitiveness Increasing Need to Monitor and Understand Global Climate Change Increasing Pressure on Ocean and Coastal Resources Severe Weather Affecting our Economy and Public Safety NOAA Environmental Information Key to Millions of Decisions Fiscal Environment Continues to Require Careful Resource Decisions Regional Budget Rollout | Boulder 8

9. 9 NOAA Budget Trends ($ in Billions)

10. Regional Budget Rollout | Boulder 10 Summary by Line Office

11. FY 2009 Budget Highlights Request of $4,109.8M is $202.6M or 5.2% above the FY 2008 Enacted Budget Supports Core Mission Services Restores Funding Levels from FY 2008 President’s Request Supports Key Capital Acquisition Needs for Satellites and Facilities Continues Investment in the President’s Ocean Initiative Supports Climate Change Research and Observations Supports Investments in Weather Forecast Infrastructure Regional Budget Rollout | Boulder 11

12. FY 2009 Priorities Sustaining Critical Operations Supporting the President’s Ocean Initiative Improving Weather Warnings & Forecasts Climate Monitoring and Predictions 12 Regional Budget Rollout | Boulder

13. Sustaining Critical Operations Inflationary Costs (Adjustments to Base) +$42.0M Number One Priority for NOAA Critical for Sustaining NOAA’s Services and Mission Funds 2.9% Federal Pay Raise for NOAA Workforce NOAA spends $1.2B in Labor Compensation for Over 12,000 FTE Represents 43% of the ORF Budget Funds Non-labor inflation for Rent, Utilities, & Contracts Regional Budget Rollout | Boulder 13 People and Infrastructure are the Key to Science that Adds Value and establish the Core of NOAA’s Mission Services

14. Sustaining Critical Operations Regional Budget Rollout | Boulder 14 People and Infrastructure are the Core of NOAA’s Mission Services $ in millions Request Amount Program Change O&M for Aircraft $30.0+$4.0 RAINIER Major Repair Period $6.1+$6.1 Vessel Calibration $1.0+$1.0 Maritime Crew & Safety Rotation $2.5 +$1.7 Acquisitions & Grants $13.9 +$1.2

15. Sustaining Critical Operations Regional Budget Rollout | Boulder 15 People and Infrastructure are the Core of NOAA’s Mission Services $ in millions Request Amount Program Change O&M for Aircraft $30.0+$4.0 RAINIER Major Repair Period $6.1+$6.1 Vessel Calibration $1.0+$1.0 Maritime Crew & Safety Rotation $2.5 +$1.7 Acquisitions & Grants $13.9 +$1.2 DUPLICATE SLIDE Continued NOTES PAGE ONLY

16. Sustaining Critical Operations Regional Budget Rollout | Boulder 16 Satellites and Information provide over 90% of the data used in today’s weather forecast models GOES R NPOESS $ in millions Request Amount Program Change GOES R $477.0 +$242.2 GOES N–P $73.3($7.0) POES K-N’ $65.4($48.9) NPOESS $288.0($43.0) Satellite Operations $77.8+$1.0

17. Sustaining Critical Operations Regional Budget Rollout | Boulder 17 Satellites and Information provide over 90% of the data used in today’s weather forecast models GOES R NPOESS $ in millions Request Amount Program Change GOES R $477.0 +$242.2 GOES N–P $73.3($7.0) POES K-N’ $65.4($48.9) NPOESS $288.0($43.0) Satellite Operations $77.8+$1.0 DUPLICATE SLIDE Continued NOTES PAGE ONLY

18. Supporting the President’s Ocean Initiative Fisheries Management Regional Budget Rollout | Boulder 18 $ in millions Request Amount Program Change Annual Catch Limits & Stock Assessments $14.5+$13.5 Limited Access Privilege Programs $6.0+$4.8 Recreational Fisheries Information $6.2+$3.0 Cooperative Research $1.2+$1.2 Deep Sea Corals $1.5 +$1.5 Illegal, Unregulated, & Unreported Enforcement $2.6 +$1.1 Recreational Fisheries Generate Over $30B in Sales and 350,000 Jobs per Year

19. Supporting the President’s Ocean Initiative Fisheries Management Regional Budget Rollout | Boulder 19 $ in millions Request Amount Program Change Annual Catch Limits & Stock Assessments $14.5+$13.5 Limited Access Privilege Programs $6.0+$4.8 Recreational Fisheries Information $6.2+$3.0 Cooperative Research $1.2+$1.2 Deep Sea Corals $1.5 +$1.5 Illegal, Unregulated, & Unreported Enforcement $2.6 +$1.1 Recreational Fisheries Generate Over $30B in Sales and 350,000 Jobs per Year DUPLICATE SLIDE Continued NOTES PAGE ONLY

20. Supporting the President’s Ocean Initiative Regional Budget Rollout | Boulder 20 $ in millions Request Amount Program Change Improvements to Navigation Services $3.7+$3.7 Marine Debris $4.0+$4.0 Ocean Observations (IOOS) $21.1+$7.0 Research: Hurricane Hazards & Watershed Influences $5.0 +$5.0 Research: Sensors for Marine Ecosystems $5.0 +$5.0 CELCP $15.0 +$7.0 Coastal and marine waters generate over $63 billion annually in goods and services

21. Supporting the President’s Ocean Initiative Regional Budget Rollout | Boulder 21 $ in millions Request Amount Program Change Improvements to Navigation Services $3.7+$3.7 Marine Debris $4.0+$4.0 Ocean Observations (IOOS) $21.1+$7.0 Research: Hurricane Hazards & Watershed Influences $5.0 +$5.0 Research: Sensors for Marine Ecosystems $5.0 +$5.0 CELCP $15.0 +$7.0 Coastal and marine waters generate over $63 billion annually in goods and services DUPLICATE SLIDE Continued NOTES PAGE ONLY

22. Improving Weather Warnings & Forecasts Regional Budget Rollout | Boulder 22 NOAA’s forecasts, warnings, and associated emergency responses result in $3 billion in savings in a typical hurricane season $ in millions Request Amount Program Change Local Warnings & Forecasts Base Restoration $10.1+$10.1 Hurricane Forecasting Improvements $5.3+$5.3 All Hazards NOAA Weather Radio $11.3+$2.9 AWIPS Technology Infusion $19.1+$6.6 Profiler Network Conversion $9.7 +$4.8

23. Improving Weather Warnings & Forecasts Regional Budget Rollout | Boulder 23 NOAA’s forecasts, warnings, and associated emergency responses result in $3 billion in savings in a typical hurricane season $ in millions Request Amount Program Change Local Warnings & Forecasts Base Restoration $10.1+$10.1 Hurricane Forecasting Improvements $5.3+$5.3 All Hazards NOAA Weather Radio $11.3+$2.9 AWIPS Technology Infusion $19.1+$6.6 Profiler Network Conversion $9.7 +$4.8 DUPLICATE SLIDE Continued NOTES PAGE ONLY

24. Climate Monitoring and Predictions Regional Budget Rollout | Boulder 24 During 1980-2003, the U.S. sustained 58 weather or climate-related disasters, with damages and costs exceeding $1 billion per event $ in millions Request Amount Program Change Satellite Climate Sensors $74.0+$74.0 National Integrated Drought Information System $10.4+$2.0 Unmanned Aircraft Systems $6.3+$3.3 Ocean Current Circulation $5.0+$1.0 TAO Array Refresh $4.2+$1.1

25. Climate Monitoring and Predictions Regional Budget Rollout | Boulder 25 During 1980-2003, the U.S. sustained 58 weather or climate-related disasters, with damages and costs exceeding $1 billion per event $ in millions Request Amount Program Change Satellite Climate Sensors $74.0+$74.0 National Integrated Drought Information System $10.4+$2.0 Unmanned Aircraft Systems $6.3+$3.3 Ocean Current Circulation $5.0+$1.0 TAO Array Refresh $4.2+$1.1 DUPLICATE SLIDE Continued NOTES PAGE ONLY

26. Thank you! Questions? For more information: Blue Book and Briefing: http://www.noaa.gov/budget Budget Questions: AskNOAABudget@noaa.gov 26 Regional Budget Rollout | Boulder