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Maryland Advisory Committee to the

Commission will convene at 10:00 a.m.

and adjourn at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday,

January 25, 1996, at the Omni Hotel, 101

W. Fayette Street, Baltimore, Maryland

21201. The purpose of the meeting is to

choose a project topic and plan a project

for fiscal year 1996.

Persons desiring additional

information, or planning a presentation

to the Committee, should contact

Committee Chairperson Dr. Chester L.

Wickwire, 410–825–8949, or Edward

Darden, Acting Director of the Eastern

Regional Office, 202–376–7533 (TDD

202–376–8116). Hearing-impaired

persons who will attend the meeting

and require the services of a sign

language interpreter should contact the

Regional Office at least five (5) working

days before the scheduled date of the

meeting.

The meeting will be conducted

pursuant to the provisions of the rules

and regulations of the Commission.

Dated at Washington, DC, December 14,

1995.

Carol-Lee Hurley,

Chief, Regional Programs Coordination Unit.

[FR Doc. 95–31071 Filed 12–20–95; 8:45 am]

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Agenda and Notice of Public Meeting

of the Texas Advisory Committee

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to

the provisions of the rules and

regulations of the U.S. Commission on

Civil Rights, that a meeting of the Texas

Advisory Committee to the Commission

will convene at 2:00 p.m. and adjourn

at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, January 26, 1996,

at the La Mansion Del Rio Hotel, San

Maguel Room, 112 College Street, San

Antonio, Texas 78205. The purpose of

the meeting is to plan for future projects

and hear presentations on civil rights

issues.

Persons desiring additional

information, or planning a presentation

to the Committee, should contact

Committee Chairperson Adolph

Canales, 214–653–6779, or Philip

Montez, Director of the Western

Regional Office, 213–894–3437 (TDD

213–894–0508). Hearing-impaired

persons who will attend the meeting

and require the services of a sign

language interpreter should contact the

Regional Office at least five (5) working

days before the scheduled date of the

meeting.

The meeting will be conducted

pursuant to the provisions of the rules

and regulations of the Commission.

Dated at Washington, DC, December 11,

1995.

Carol-Lee Hurley,

Chief, Regional Programs Coordination Unit.

[FR Doc. 95–31061 Filed 12–20–95; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric

Administration

National Weather Service

Modernization and Associated

Restructuring

ACTION: Notice and opportunity for

public comment.

SUMMARY: The National Weather Service

(NWS) is publishing proposed

certifications for the proposed

consolidations of:

(1) Residual New York City Weather

Service Office (WSO) into the future

New York City and Philadelphia

Weather Forecast Offices (WFO);

(2) Providence WSO into the future

Boston WFO;

(3) Worcester WSO into the future

Boston WFO;

(4) residual Kansas City WSO into the

future Kansas City/Pleasant Hill WFO;

(5) Detroit WSO into the future Detroit

WFO;

(6) Concordia WSO into the future

Topeka, Wichita, and Hastings WFOs;

(7) West Palm Beach WSO into the

future Miami and Melbourne WFOs;

(8) Daytona Beach WSO into the

future Melbournes and Jacksonville

WFOs;

(9) Waco WSO into the future Dallas/

Fort Worth and Houston/Galveston

WFOs;

(10) Beaumont/Port Arthur WSO into

the future Lake Charles and Shreveport

WFOs;

(11) Knoxville WSO into the future

Knoxville and Nashville WFOs;

(12) Havre WSO into the future Great

Falls and Missoula WFOs; and

(13) Helena WSO into the future Great

Falls WFO.

In accordance with Public Law 102–

567, the public will have 60 days in

which to comment on these proposed

consolidation certifications.

DATES: Comments are requested by

February 20, 1996.

ADDRESSES: Requests for copies of the

proposed consolidation packages should

be sent to Janet Gilmer, Room 12316,

1325 East-West Highway, Silver Spring,

MD 20910, telephone 301–713–0276.

All comments should be sent to Janet

Gilmer at the above address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Julie

Scanlon at 301–713–1413.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NWS

anticipates consolidating:

(1) the residual New York City

Weather Service Office (WSO) with the

future New York City and Philadelphia

Weather Forecast Offices (WFOs);

(2) the Providence WSO with the

future Boston WFO;

(3) the Worcester WSO with the future

Boston WFO;

(4) the residual Kansas City WSO with

the future Kansas City/Pleasant Hill

WFO;

(5) the Detroit WSO with the future

Detroit WFO;

(6) the Concordia WSO with the

future Topeka, Wichita, and Hastings

WFOs;

(7) the West Palm Beach WSO with

the future Miami and Melbourne WFOs;

(8) the Daytona Beach WSO with the

future Melbourne and Jacksonville

WFOs;

(9) the Waco WSO with the future

Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston/

Galveston WFOs;

(10) the Beaumont/Port Arthur WSO

with the future Lake Charles and

Shreveport WFOs;

(11) the Knoxville WSO with the

future Knoxville and Nashville WFOs;

(12) the Havre WSO with the future

Great Falls and Missoula WFOs; and

(13) the Helena WSO with the future

Great Falls WFO. In accordance with

section 706 of Public Law 102–567, the

Secretary of Commerce must certify that

these consolidations will not result in

any degradation of service to the

affected areas of responsibility and must

publish the proposed consolidation

certifications in the FR. The

documentation supporting each

proposed certification includes the

following:

(1) a draft memorandum by the

meteorologist-in-charge recommending

the certification, the final of which will

be endorsed by the Regional Director

and the Assistant Administrator of the

NWS if appropriate, after consideration

of public comments and completion of

consultation with the Modernization

Transition Committee (the Committee);

(2) a description of local weather

characteristics and weather-related

concerns which affect the weather

services provided within the service

area;

(3) a comparison of the services

provided within the service area and the

services to be provided after such

action;

(4) a description of any recent or

expected modernization of NWS

operation which will enhance services

in the service area;

(5) an identification of any area

within the affected service area which
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would not receive coverage (at an

elevation of 10,000 feet) by the next

generation weather radar network;

(6) evidence, based upon operational

demonstration of modernization NWS

operations, which was considered in

reaching the conclusion that no

degradation in service will result from

such action including the WSR–88D

Radar Commissioning Report(s) User

Confirmation of Services Report(s), and

the Decommissioning Readiness Report

(as applicable); and

(7) a letter appointing the liaison

officer.

These proposed certifications do not

include any report of the Committee

which could be submitted in accordance

with sections 706(b)(6) and 707(c) of

Pub. Law 102–567. At its December 14,

1995 meeting the Committee concluded

that the information presented did not

reveal any potential degradation of

service and decided not to issue a

report.

Documentation supporting the

proposed certifications is too

voluminous to publish in its entirety.

Copies of the supporting documentation

can be obtained through the contact

listed above.

Attached to this Notice are draft

memoranda by the respective

meteorologists-in-charge recommending

the certifications.

Once all public comments have been

received and considered, the NWS will

complete consultation with the

Committee and determine whether to

proceed with the final certifications. If

decisions to certify are made, the

Secretary of Commerce must publish the

final certifications in the FR and

transmit the certifications to the

appropriate Congressional committees

prior to consolidating the offices.

Dated: December 15, 1995.

Louis J. Boezi,

Deputy Assistant Administrator for

Modernization.

U.S. Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric

Administration

National Weather Service

175 Brookhaven Avenue, Building NWS–1,

Upton, NY 11973

Memorandum For: W/ER—John T. Forsing

From:

Michael E. Wyllie, AM/MIC NWSFO New

York City

Chet Henricksen, AM/MIC NWSFO

Philadelphia, PA

Peter Ahnert, MIC NWSO Binghamton, NY

Subject: Recommendation for Consolidation

Certification

After reviewing the attached

documentation, I have determined, in my

professional judgement, consolidation of the

Residual New York City Weather Service

Office (RWSO) with the future New York City

and Philadelphia Weather Forecast Offices

(WFO) will not result in any degradation in

weather services to the New York City

service area. This proposed certification is in

accordance with the advance notification

provided in the National Implementation

Plan. Accordingly, I am recommending you

approve this action in accordance with

section 706 of Public Law 102–567. If you

concur, please endorse this recommendation

and forward this package to the Assistant

Administrator for Weather Services for final

certification. If Dr. Friday approves, he will

forward the certification to the Secretary for

approval and transmittal to Congress.

My recommendation is based on my

review of the pertinent evidence and

application of the modernization criteria for

consolidation of a field office. In summary:

1. A description of local weather

characteristics and weather-related concerns

affecting the weather services provided in the

New York City service area is included as

attachment A. As discussed below, I find that

providing the services which address these

characteristics and concerns from the future

New York City and Philadelphia WFOs will

not degrade these services.

2. A detailed list of the services currently

provided within the New York City service

area from the Residual New York City WSO

location and a list of services to be provided

from the future New York City and

Philadelphia WFO locations after the

proposed consolidation is included as

attachment B. Comparison of these services

shows that all services currently provided

will continue to be provided after the

proposed consolidation. Also, the enclosed

map shows the RWSO New York City Area

of Responsibility (i.e. ‘‘Affected Service

Area’’) and the future WFO New York City

Area of Responsibility. AD discussed below,

I find that there will be no degradation in the

quality of these services as a result of the

consolidation.

3. A description of the recent or expected

modernization of National Weather Service

(NWS) operations which will enhance

services in the RWSO New York City service

area is included as attachment C. The new

technology (i.e. ASOS, WSR–88D, and

AWIPS) has or will be installed and will

enhance services.

4. A map showing planned NEXRAD

coverage at an elevation of 10,000 feet for

New York and portions of surrounding areas

is included as attachment D. NWS

operational radar coverage for the New York

City service area will be increased and no

area will be missed in coverage.

5. The following evidence, based upon

operational demonstration of modernized

NWS operations, played a key role in

concluding there will be no degradation of

service:

A. The WSR–88D RADAR Commissioning

Reports from New York City, Philadelphia

and Binghamton, attachment E validate that

the WSR–88Ds meet technical specifications

(acceptance test); are fully operational

(satisfactory operation of system interfaces

and satisfactory support of associated NWS

forecasting and warning services); service

backup capabilities are functioning properly;

a full set of operations and maintenance

documentation is available; and spare parts

and test equipment and trained operations

and maintenance personnel are available on

site. Training was completed but two

national work-arounds remain in effect. Note:

Binghamton, NY is used as a backup but no

Residual New York City services were

transferred to Binghamton.

B. The User Confirmation of Services from

New York City, Philadelphia and

Binghamton, attachment F, document that

three negative comments were received from

New York City, Philadelphia and

Binghamton related to the RWSO New York

City service area. All negative comments

have been answered to the satisfaction of the

users as reflected in the reports.

C. The Decommissioning Readiness Report,

attachment G, verifies that the existing New

York City WSR–57 radar is no longer needed

to support services or products for local

office operations.

6. A memorandum assigning the liaison

officer for the New York City service area is

included at attachment H.

I have considered recommendations of the

Modernization Transition Committee

(attachment I) and the llllll public

comments received during the comment

period (attachment J). On llllll, the

Committee voted to endorse the proposed

consolidation (attachment K). I believe all

negative comments have been addressed to

the satisfaction of our customers and I

continue to recommend this certification.

Endorsement

I, John T. Forsing, Director, Eastern Region,

endorse this consolidation certification.

lllllllllllllllllllll

John T. Forsing

lllllllllllllllllllll

Date

Attachments

October 3, 1995.

Memorandum For: W/ER—John T. Forsing

From: Robert M. Thompson, NWSFO Boston

AM/MIC

Subject: Recommendation for Consolidation

Certification

After reviewing the attached

documentation, I have determined, in my

professional judgment, consolidation of the

Providence Weather Service Office (WSO)

with the future Boston Weather Forecast

Office (WFO) located in Taunton, MA, will

not result in any degradation in weather

services to the Providence service area. This

proposed certification is in accordance with

the advance notification provided in the

National Implementation Plan. Accordingly,

I am recommending you approve this action

in accordance with section 706 of Public Law

102–567. If you concur, please endorse this

recommendation and forward this package to

the Assistant Administrator for Weather

Services for final certification. If Dr. Friday

approves, he will forward the certification to

the Secretary for approval and transmittal to

Congress.

My recommendation is based on my

review of the pertinent evidence and
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application of the modernization criteria for

consolidation of a field office. In summary:

1. A description of local weather

characteristics and weather-related concerns

affecting the weather services provided in the

Providence service area is included as

attachment A. As discussed below, I find that

providing the services which address these

characteristics and concerns from the Boston

WFO will not degrade these services.

2. A detailed list of the services currently

provided within the Providence service area

from the Providence WSO location and a list

of services to be provided from the Boston

WFO location after consolidation is included

as attachment B. Comparison of these

services shows that all services currently

provided will continue to be provided after

the proposed consolidation. Also, the

enclosed map shows the WSO Providence

Area of Responsibility (i.e. ‘‘Affected Service

Area’’) and the future WFO Boston Area of

Responsibility. As discussed below, I find

that there will be no degradation in the

quality of these services as a result of the

consolidation.

3. A description of the recent or expected

modernization of National Weather Service

(NWS) operations which will enhance

services in the WSO Providence service area

is included as attachment C. The new

technology (i.e. ASOS, WSR–88D, and

AWIPS) has or will be installed and will

enhance services.

4. A map showing planned NEXRAD

coverage at an elevation of 10,000 feet for

Rhode Island is included as attachment D.

NWS operational radar coverage for the

Providence service area will be increased and

no area will be missed in coverage.

5. The following evidence, based upon

operational demonstration of modernized

NWS operations, played a key role in

concluding there will be no degradation of

service.

A. The WSR–88D RADAR Commissioning

Report, attachment E, validates that the

WSR–88D meets technical specifications

(acceptance test); is fully operational

(satisfactory operation of system interfaces

and satisfactory support of associated NWS

forecasting and warning services); service

backup capabilities are functioning properly;

a full set of operations and maintenance

documentation is available; and spare parts

and test equipment and trained operations

and maintenance personnel are available on

site. Training was completed. There were two

national work-arounds. One of these has been

satisfied while the other one remains in

effect.

B. The User Confirmation of Services,

attachment F, documents that several

responses required explanation. This

included two negative comments. Two other

responses expressed concern over the new

radar. Telephone calls were placed to the

four responders and their comments and

concerns were addressed. All four responsers

are now satisfied with our service, as stated

in the Confirmation of Services Report.

C. The Providence Weather Service Office

does not have a network or local warning

radar.

6. A memorandum assigning the liaison

officer for the Providence service area is

included as attachment H.

I have considered recommendations of the

Modernization Transition Committee

(Committee) (attachment I) and the

llllll public comments received

during the comment period (attachment J).

On llllllllll the Committee

voted to endorse the proposed consolidation

(attachment K). I believe all negative

comments have been addressed to the

satisfaction of our customers and I continue

to recommend this certification.

Endorsement

I, John T. Forsing, Director, Eastern Region,

endorse this consolidation certification.

lllllllllllllllllllll

John T. Forsing

lllllllllllllllllllll

Date

Attachments

October 3, 1995.

Memorandum for: W/ER—John T. Forsing

From: Robert M. Thompson, NWSTFO

Boston AM/MIC

Subject: Recommendation for Consolidation

Certification

After reviewing the attached

documentation, I have determined, in my

professional judgement, consolidation of the

Worcester Weather Service Office (WSO)

with the future Boston Weather Forecast

Office (WFO) located in Taunton, MA, will

not result in any degradation in weather

services to the Worcester service area. This

proposed certification is in accordance with

the advance notification provided in the

National Implementation Plan. Accordingly,

I am recommending you approve this action

in accordance with section 706 of Public Law

102–567. If you concur, please endorse this

recommendation and forward this package to

the Assistant Administrator for Weather

Services for final certification. If Dr. Friday

approves, he will forward the certification to

the Secretary for approval and transmittal to

Congress.

My recommendation is based on my

review of the pertinent evidence and

application of the modernization criteria for

consolidation of a field office. In summary:

1. A description of local weather

characteristics and weather-related concerns

affecting the weather services provided in the

Worcester service area is included as

attachment A. As discussed below, I find that

providing the services which address these

characteristics and concerns from the

NWSFO Boston will not degrade these

services.

2. A detailed list of the services currently

provided within the Worcester service area

from the Worcester WSO location and a list

of services to be provided from the NWSFO

Boston location after consolidation is

included as attachment B. Comparison of

these services shows that all services

currently provided will continue to be

provided after the proposed consolidation.

Also, the enclosed map shows the WSO

Worcester Area of Responsibility (i.e.

‘‘Affected Service Area’’) and the future WFO

Boston Area of Responsibility. As discussed

below, I find that there will be no

degradation in the quality of these services as

a result of the consolidation.

3. A description of the recent or expected

modernization of National Weather Service

(NWS) operations which will enhance

services in the WSO Worcester service area

is included as attachment C. The new

technology (i.e. ASOS, WSR–88D, and

AWIPS) has or will be installed and will

enhanced services.

4. A map showing planned NEXRAD

coverage at an elevation of 10,000 feet for

southern New England including central and

west central Massachusetts is included as

attachment D. NWS operational radar

coverage for the Worcester service area will

be increased and no area will be missed in

coverage.

5. The following evidence, based upon

operational demonstration of modernized

NWS operations, played a key role in

concluding there will be no degradation of

service.

A. The WSR–88D RADAR Commissioning

Report, attachment E, validates that the

WSR–88D meets technical specifications

(acceptance test); is fully operational

(satisfactory operation of system interfaces

and satisfactory support of associated NWS

forecasting and warning services); service

backup capabilities are functioning properly;

a full set of operations and maintenance

documentation is available; and spare parts

and test equipment and trained operations

and maintenance personnel are available on

site. Training was completed. There were two

national work-arounds. One of these has been

satisfied while the other one remains in

effect.

B. The User Confirmation of Services,

attachment F, documents that several

responses required explanation. This

included two negative comments. Two other

responses expressed concern over the new

radar. Telephone calls were placed to the

four responders and their comments and

concerns were addressed. All four responsers

are now satisfied without service, as stated in

the Confirmation of Services Report.

C. The Decommissioning Readiness Report,

attachment G, verified that the existing

Worcester local warning WSR–74C radar is

no longer needed to support services or

products for local office operations.

6. A memorandum assigning the liaison

officer for the Worcester service area is

included as attachment H.

I have considered recommendations of the

Modernization Transition Committee

(Committee) (attachment I) and the

llllll public comments received

during the comment period (attachment J).

On llllllllll the Committee

voted to endorse the proposed consolidation

(attachment K). I believe all negative

comments have been addressed to the

satisfaction of our customers and I continue

to recommend this certification.

Endorsement

I, John T. Forsing, Director, Eastern Region,

endorse this consolidation certification.

lllllllllllllllllllll

John T. Forsing

lllllllllllllllllllll

Date
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Attachments

1803 North 7 Highway, Pleasant Hill, MO

64080

October 27, 1995.

Memorandum for: Richard P. Augulis,

Director, Central Region

From: Lynn P. Maximuk, MIC NWSO Kansas

City/Pleasant Hill

Subject: Recommendation for Consolidation

Certification

In December 1993 a change of operations

occurred when most personnel and most

services provided by the WSO at Kansas City

International Airport were transferred to the

future WFO site in Pleasant Hill, Missouri. At

that time a Residual Weather Service Office

(RWSO) was left at the airport site to

continue the surface and radar observational

programs. Since that time the Kansas City

International Airport ASOS has been

commissioned, and the WSR–57 radar has

been decommissioned.

After reviewing the attached

documentation, I have determined, in my

professional judgement, that consolidation of

the Kansas City Residual Weather Service

Office (RWSO) with the future Kansas City/

Pleasant Hill Weather Forecast Office (FWO)

in Pleasant Hill, Missouri will not result in

any degradation in weather services to the

Kansas City service area. This proposed

certification is in accordance with the

advance notification provided in the National

Implementation Plan. Accordingly, I am

recommending you approve this action in

accordance with section 706 of Public Law

102–567. If you concur, please endorse this

recommendation and forward this package to

the Assistant Administrator for Weather

Services for final certification. If Dr. Friday

approves, he will forward the certification to

the Secretary for approval and transmittal to

Congress.

My recommendation is based on my

review of the pertinent evidence and

application of the modernization criteria for

consolidation of a field office. In summary:

1. A description of local weather

characteristics and weather-related concerns

affecting the weather services provided in the

pre-modernized Kansas City service area is

included as attachment A. As discussed

below, I find that providing the services

which address these characteristics and

concerns from the future Kansas City/

Pleasant Hill WFO will not degrade these

services.

2. A detailed list of the services currently

provided from the Kansas City RWSO

location and a list of comparable services to

be provided from the future Kansas City/

Pleasant Hill WFO location after

consolidation is included as attachment B.

Comparison of these services shows that all

services currently provided will continue to

be provided after the proposed consolidation.

Also, the enclosed map shows the premodernized WSO Kansas City area of

responsibility (i.e., ‘‘affected service area’’)

and the future WFO Kansas City/Pleasant

Hill area of responsibility. As discussed

below, I find that there will be no

degradation in the quality of these services as

a result of the consolidation.

3. A description of the recent or expected

modernization of National Weather Service

(NWS) operations which will enhance

services in the WSO Kansas City service area

is included as attachment C. The new

technology (i.e., ASOS, WSR–88D, and

AWIPS) has or will be installed and will

enhance services.

4. A map showing planned NEXRAD

coverage at an elevation of 10,000 feet for

Kansas and Missouri is included as

attachment D. NWS operational radar

coverage for the Kansas City service area will

be increased and no area will be missed in

coverage.

5. The following evidence, based upon

operational demonstration of modernized

NWS operations, played a key role in

concluding there will be no degradation of

service:

A. The WSR–88D Radar Commissioning

Report, attachment E, validates that the

WSR–88D meets technical specifications

(acceptance test); is fully operational

(satisfactory operation of system interfaces

and satisfactory support of associated NWS

forecasting and warning services); service

backup capabilities are functioning properly;

a full set of operations and maintenance

documentation is available; and spare parts

and test equipment and trained operations

and maintenance personnel are available on

site. Training was completed but two

national workarounds remain in effect.

B. The User Confirmation of Services,

attachment F, documents that all comments

have been answered to the satisfaction of the

commentors as stated in the service

Conformation Report. Three of the

commentors had concerns about the

automated coded radar observation product

(ROB). They were specifically concerned

about the lack of movement speed and

direction, and the inclusion of AP in the

reports. We have discussed these problems

with those people and they are satisfied that

the NWS is working toward a solution. These

three users have stated that those limitations

do not diminish the capabilities of the WSR–

88D from providing superior radar

information through their video feeds. An

emergency management agency responded

negatively due to the cost of obtaining a NIDS

drop. They have since completed

negotiations with a NIDS vendor to receive

the WSR–88D data. Four other respondents

had negative responses but followed with

comments not directly related to the WSR–

88D. Those comments dealt with inadequate

NWR coverage and other NWS products or

services.

C. The Decommissioning Readiness Report,

attachment G, verifies that the existing

Kansas City WSR–57 radar is no longer

needed to support services or products for

local office operations.

6. A memorandum assigning the liaison

officer for the Kansas City service area is

included as attachment H.

I have considered recommendations of the

Modernization Transition Committee

(attachment I) and the llllllllll

public comments received during the

comment period (attachment J). On

llllllllll, the Committee voted

to endorse the proposed consolidation

(attachment K). I believe all negative

comments have been addressed to the

satisfaction of our customers and I continue

to recommend this certification.

Endorsement

I, Richard P. Augulis, Director, Central

Region, endorse this consolidation

certification.

lllllllllllllllllllll

Richard P. Augulis

lllllllllllllllllllll

Date

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric

Administration

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

9200 White Lake Rd White Lake, MI 48386

October 25, 1995.

Memorandum for: Richard P. Augulis,

Director, Central Region

From: Dean P. Gulezian, MIC, WSFO DTX

Subject: Recommendation for Consolidation

Certifiction

After reviewing the attached

documentation, I have determined, in my

professional judgement, consolidation of the

Detroit Weather Service Offices (WSO) with

the future Detroit Weather Forecast Office

(WFO) in White Lake, Michigan will not

result in any degradation in weather services

to the Detroit service area. This proposed

certification is in accordance with the

advance notification provided in the National

Implementation Plan. Accordingly, I am

recommending you approve this action in

accordance with section 706 of Public Law

102–567. If you concur, please endorse this

recommendation and forward this package to

the Assistant Administrator for Weather

Services for final certification. If Dr. Friday

approves, he will forward the certification to

the Secretary for approval and transmittal to

congress.

My recommendation is based on my

review of the pertinent evidence and

application of the modernization criteria for

consolidation of a field office. In summary:

1. A description of local weather

characteristics and weather-related concerns

affecting the weather services provided in the

Detroit service area is included as attachment

A. As discussed below, I find that providing

the services which address these

characteristics and concerns from future

Detroit WFO will not degrade these services.

2. A detailed list of the services

traditionally provided within the Detroit

service area from the Detroit WSO location

and a list of services to be provided from the

future Detroit WFO location after

consolidation is included as attachment B.

Comparison of these services shows that all

services currently provided will continue to

be provided after the proposed consolidation.

Also, the enclosed map shows the WSO

Detroit area of responsibility (i.e. ‘‘affected

service area’’) and the future WFO Detroit

area of responsibility. As discussed below, I

find that there will be no degradation in the

quality of these services as a result of the

consolidation.

3. A description of the recent or expected

modernization of National Weather Service

(NWS) operations which will enhance

services in the WSO Detroit service area is
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included as attachment C. The new

technology (i.e. ASOS, WSR–88D, and

AWIPS) has or will be installed and will

enhance services.

4. A map showing planned NEXRAD

coverage at an elevation of 10,000 feet for

Michigan is included as attachment D. NWS

operational radar coverage for the Detroit

service area will be increased and no area

will be missed in coverage.

5. The following evidence, based upon

operational demonstration of modernized

NWS operations, played a key role in

concluding there will be no degradation of

service:

A. The WSR–88D Radar Commissioning

Report, attachment E, validates that the

WSR–88D meets technical specifications

(acceptance test); is fully operational

(satisfactory operation of system interfaces

and satisfactory support of associated NWS

forecasting and warning services); service

backup capabilities are functioning properly;

a full set of operations and maintenance

documentation is available; and spare parts

and test equipment and trained operations

and maintenance personnel are available on

site. Training was completed but two

national work-arounds remain in effect.

B. The User Confirmation of Services,

attachment F, documents that three negative

comments were received. All comments have

been answered to the satisfaction of the

commentors as stated in the service

Confirmation Report.

C. The Decommissioning Readiness Report,

attachment G, verifies that the existing

Detroit WSR–74S radar is no longer needed

to support services or products for local

office operations.

6. A memorandum assigning the liaison

officer for the Detroit service area is included

at attachment H.

I have considered recommendations of the

Modernization Transition Committee

(attachment I) and the llllll public

comments received during the comment

period (attachment J). On llllll, the

Committee voted to endorse the proposed

consolidation (attachment K). I believe all

negative comments have been addressed to

the satisfaction of our customers and I

continue to recommend this certification.

Endorsement

I, Richard P. Augulis, Director, Central

Region, endorse this consolidation

certification.

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Richard P. Augulis

Date

Memorandum for: Richard P. Augulis,

Director, Central Region.

From:

Curtis S. Holderbach, MIC (AM) NWSFRO

Topeka, KS

Richard H. Elder, MIC, NWSO Wichita, KS

Steven D. Schurr, MIC, NWSO Hastings,

NE

Subject: Recommendation for Consolidation

Certification

After reviewing the attached

documentation, we have determined in our

professional judgment, consolidation of the

Concordia Weather Service Office (WSO)

with the future Topeka, Wichita, and

Hastings Weather Forecast Offices (WFO)

will not result in any degradation in weather

services to the Concordia service area. This

proposed certification is in accordance with

the advance notification provided in the

National Implementation Plan. Accordingly,

we are recommending you approve this

action in accordance with section 706 of

Public Law 102–567. If you concur, please

endorse this recommendation and forward

this package to the Assistant Administrator

for Weather Services for final certification. If

Dr. Friday approves, he will forward the

certification to the Secretary for approval and

transmittal to Congress.

Our recommendation is based on our

review of the pertinent evidence and

application of the modernization criteria for

consolidation of a field office. In summary:

1. A description of local weather

characteristics and weather-related concerns

affecting the weather services provided in the

Concordia service area is included as

attachment A. As discussed below, we find

that providing the services which address

these characteristics and concerns from the

future Topeka, Wichita, and Hastings WFOs

will not degrade these services.

2. A detailed list of the services currently

provided within the Concordia service area

from the Concordia WSO location and a list

of services to be provided from the future

Topeka, Wichita, and Hastings WFO

locations after the proposed consolidation is

included as attachment B. Comparison of

these services shows that all services

currently provided will continue to be

provided after the proposed consolidation.

Also, the enclosed map shows the WSO

Concordia Area of Responsibility (i.e.,

‘‘Affected Service Area’’) and the future

Topeka, Wichita and Hastings WFOs’ Areas

of Responsibility. As discussed below, we

find that there will be no degradation in the

quality of these services as a result of the

consolidation.

3. A description of the recent or expected

modernization of National Weather Service

(NWF) operations which will enhance

services in the WSO Concordia service area

is included as attachment C. The new

technology (i.e., ASOS, WSR–88D, and

AWIPS) has or will be installed and will

enhance services.

4. A map showing planned NEXRAD

coverage at an elevation of 10,000 feet for

Kansas and portions of surrounding areas is

included as attachment D. NWS operational

radar coverage for the Concordia service area

will be increased and no area will be missed

in coverage.

5. The following evidence, based upon

operational demonstration of modernized

NWS operations, played a key role in

concluding there will be no degradation of

service:

A. The WSR–88D RADAR Commissioning

Reports from Topeka, Wichita, and Hastings,

attachment E validate that the WSR–88Ds

meet technical specifications (acceptance

test); are fully operational (satisfactory

operation of system interfaces and

satisfactory support of associated NWS

forecasting and warning services); service

backup capabilities are functioning properly;

a full set of operations and maintenance

documentation is available; and spare parts

and test equipment and trained operations

and maintenance personnel are available on

site. Training was completed but two

national work-arounds remain in effect.

B. The User Confirmation of Services from

Topeka, Wichita, and Hastings, attachment F,

document that no negative comments were

received from Topeka, seven negative

comments were received from Wichita, and

one negative comment from Hastings. All

negative comments have been answered to

the satisfaction of the commentors as

reflected in the reports.

c. The Decommissioning Readiness Report,

attachment G, verifies that the existing

Concordia WSR–74C radar is no longer

needed to support services or products for

local office operations.

6. A memorandum assigning the liaison

officer for the Concordia service area is

included as attachment H.

We have considered recommendations of

the Modernization Transition Committee

(attachment I) and the llllll, public

comments received during the comment

period (attachment J). On lllll, the

Committee voted to endorse the proposed

consolidation (attachment K). We believe all

negative comments have been addressed to

the satisfaction of our customers and we

continue to recommend this certification.

4Endorsement

I, Richard P. Augulis, Director, Central;

Region, endorse this consolidation

certification.

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Richard P. Augulis

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Date

Attachments

Weather Service Forecast Office

11691 S.W. 17 Street, Miami, FL 33165–2149

Memorandum for: Harry S. Hassel, Director,

Southern Region

From:

Paul J. Hebert, AM/MIC, Miami, FL

Bart Hagemeyer, MIC, Melbourne, FL

Subject: Recommendation for Consolidation

Certification

After reviewing the attached

documentation, I have determined, in my

professional judgement, consolidation of the

West Palm Beach Weather Service Office

(WSO) with the future Miami and Melbourne

Weather Forecast Offices (WFOs) will not

result in any degradation in weather services

to the West Palm Beach service area. This

proposed certification is in accordance with

the advance notification provided in the

National Implementation Plan. Accordingly,

I am recommending you approve this action

in accordance with section 706 of Public law

102–567. If you concur, please endorse this

recommendation and forward this package to

the Assistant Administrator for Weather

Services for final certification. If Dr. Friday

approves, he will forward the certification to

the Secretary for approval and transmittal to

Congress.

My recommendation is based on my

review of the pertinent evidence and
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application of the modernization criteria for

consolidation of a field office. In summary:

1. A description of local weather

characteristics and weather-related concerns

affecting the weather services provided in the

West Palm Beach service area is included as

Attachment A. As discussed below, I find

that providing the services which address

these characteristics and concerns by the

Miami and Melbourne WFOs will not

degrade these services.

2. A detailed list of the services currently

provided within the West Palm Beach service

area from the West Palm Beach location and

a list of services to be provided from the

Miami and Melbourne WFO locations after

consolidation is included in Attachment B.

Comparison of these services shows that all

services currently provided will continue to

be provided after the proposed consolidation.

Also, the enclosed map shows the WSO West

Palm Area of Responsibility (i.e., ‘‘Affected

Service Area’’) and the future WFO Miami

Area of Responsibility. As discussed below,

I find that there will be no degradation in the

quality of these services as a result of the

consolidation.

3. A description of the recent or expected

modernization of National Weather Service

(NWS) operations which will enhance

services in the WSO West Palm Beach service

area is included as Attachment C. The new

technology (i.e., ASOS, WSR–88D, and

AWIPS) has or will be installed and will

enhance services.

4. A map showing planned NEXRAD

coverage at an elevation of 10,000 feet for

Florida is included as Attachment D. NWS

operational radar coverage for the specific

service area will be increased and no area

will be missed in coverage.

5. The following evidence, based upon

operational demonstration of modernized

NWS operations, played a key role in

concluding there will be no degradation of

service.

A. The WSR–88D Radar Commissioning

Reports for NWSO Melbourne, Attachment

E–1, and NWSFO Miami, Attachment E–2,

validate that the WSR–88Ds meet technical

specifications (acceptance test); are fully

operational (satisfactory operation of system

interfaces and satisfactory support of

associated NWS forecasting and warning

services); service backup capabilities are

functioning properly; a full set of operations

and maintenance documentation is available;

and spare parts and test equipment and

trained operations and maintenance

personnel are available on site. Training was

completed but two national work-arounds

remain in effect.

B. The User Confirmation of Services,

Attachments F–1 and F–2, document that

only one negative comment was received for

the Miami WSR–88D. The negative comment

has been answered to the satisfaction of the

commenter as stated in the service

Confirmation Report.

C. The Decommissioning Readiness Report,

Attachment G, verifies that the existing West

Palm Beach WSR–74S radar is no longer

needed to support services or products for

local office operations.

6. A memorandum assigning the liaison

officer for the West Palm Beach service area

is included as Attachment H.

I have considered recommendations of the

Modernization Transition Committee

(Committee) (Attachment I) and the

llllll public comments received

during the comment period (Attachment J).

On llllllllll, the Committee

voted to endorse the proposed consolidation

(Attachment K). I believe all negative

comments have been addressed to the

satisfaction of our customers and I continue

to recommend this certification.

Endorsement

I, Harry S. Hassel, Director, Southern

Region, endorse this consolidation

certification.

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Harry S. Hassel

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Date

Attachments

Memorandum for: Harry S. Hassel, Director

Southern Region

From: Bart Hagemeyer, MIC, NWSO

Melbourne, FL; Steve Letro, MIC, NWSO

Jacksonville, FL

Subject: Recommendation for Consolidation

Certification

After reviewing the attached

documentation, I have determined, in my

professional judgement, consolidation of the

Daytona Beach Weather Service Office (WSO)

with the future Melbourne and Jacksonville

Weather Forecast Offices (WFO) will not

result in any degradation in weather services

to the Daytona Beach service area. This

proposed certification is in accordance with

the advance notification provided in the

National Implementation Plan. Accordingly,

I am recommending you approve this action

in accordance with section 706 of Public Law

102–567. If you concur, please endorse this

recommendation and forward this package to

the Assistant Administrator for Weather

Services for final certification. If Dr. Friday

approves, he will forward the certification to

the Secretary for approval and transmittal to

Congress.

My recommendation is based on my

review of the pertinent evidence and

application of the modernization criteria for

consolidation of a field office. In summary:

1. A description of local weather

characteristics and weather-related concerns

affecting the weather services provided in the

Daytona Beach service area is included as

attachment A. As discussed below, I find that

providing the services which address these

characteristics and concerns from Melbourne

and Jacksonville WFOs will not degrade

these services.

2. A detailed list of the services currently

provided within the Daytona Beach service

area from the Daytona Beach WSO location

and a list of services to be provided from the

Melbourne and Jacksonville WFO locations

after consolidation is included as attachment

B. Comparison of these services shows that

all services currently provided will continue

to be provided after the proposed

consolidation. Also, the enclosed map shows

the WSO Daytona Beach Area of

Responsibility (i.e. Affected Service Area)

and the future WFO Melbourne Area of

Responsibility. As discussed below, I find

that there will be no degradation in the

quality of these services as a result of the

consolidation.

3. A description of the recent or expected

modernization of National Weather Service

(NWS) operations that will enhance services

in the WSO Daytona Beach service area are

included as attachment C. The new

technology (i.e. ASOS, WSR–88D, and

AWIPS) has or will be installed and will

enhance services.

4. A map showing planned NEXRAD

coverage at an elevation of 10,000 feet for

Florida is included as attachment D. NWS

operational radar coverage for the specific

service area will be increased and no area

will be missed in coverage.

5. The following evidence, based upon

operational demonstration of modernized

NWS operations, played a key role in

concluding there will be no degradation of

service.

A. The WSR–88D Radar Commissioning

Reports, attachment E, validate that the

Melbourne and Jacksonville WSR–88Ds meet

technical specifications (acceptance test); are

fully operational (satisfactory operation of

system interfaces and satisfactory support of

associated NWS forecasting and warning

services); service backup capabilities are

functioning properly; a full set of operations

and maintenance documentation is available;

and spare parts and test equipment and

trained operations and maintenance

personnel are available on site. Training was

completed, but two national work-arounds

remain in effect.

B. The User Confirmation of Services

reports, attachment F, document that no

negative comments were received from the

WSO Daytona Beach service area.

C. The Decommissioning Readiness Report,

attachment G, verifies that the existing

Daytona Beach WSR–57 radar is no longer

needed to support services or products for

local office operations.

6. A memorandum assigning the liaison

officer for the Daytona Beach service area is

included as attachment H.

I have considered recommendations of the

Modernization Transition Committee

(Committee) (attachment I) and the

llllll public comment(s) received

during the comment period (attachment J).

On llllllllll, the Committee

voted to endorse the proposed consolidation

(attachment K). I believe all negative

comments have been addressed to the

satisfaction of our customers and I continue

to recommend this certification.

Endorsement

I, Harry S. Hassel, Director, Southern

Region, endorse this consolidation

certification.

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Harry S. Hassel

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Date

Attachments

Memorandum for: Harry S. Hassel, Director

Southern Region

From:

Gifford Ely, MIC, NWSFO Dallas/Fort

Worth, TX
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Bill Read, MIC, NWSO Houston/Galveston,

TX

Subject: Recommendation for Consolidation

Certification

After reviewing the attached

documentation, I have determined, in my

professional judgement, consolidation of the

Waco Weather Service Office (WSO) with the

future Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston/

Galveston Weather Forecast Offices (WFO)

will not result in any degradation in weather

services to the Waco service area. This

proposed certification is in accordance with

the advance notification provided in the

National Implementation Plan. Accordingly,

I am recommending you approve this action

in accordance with section 706 of Public Law

102–567. If you concur, please endorse this

recommendation and forward this package to

the Assistant Administrator for Weather

Services for final certification. If Dr. Friday

approves, he will forward the certification to

the Secretary for approval and transmittal to

Congress.

My recommendation is based on my

review of the pertinent evidence and

application of the modernization criteria for

consolidation of a field office. In summary:

1. A description of local weather

characteristics and weather-related concerns

affecting the weather services provided in the

Waco service area is included as attachment

A. As discussed below, I find that providing

the services which address these

characteristics and concerns from the future

Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston/Galveston

WFOs will not degrade these services.

2. A detailed list of the services currently

provided within the Waco service area from

the Waco WSO location and a list of services

to be provided from the future Dallas/Fort

Worth and Houston/Galveston WFO

locations after consolidation is included as

attachment B. Comparison of these services

shows that all services currently provided

will continue to be provided after the

proposed consolidation. Also, the enclosed

map shows the WSO Waco Area of

Responsibility (i.e. ‘‘Affected Service Area’’)

and the future WFO Dallas/Fort Worth Area

of Responsibility. As discussed below, I find

that there will be no degradation in the

quality of these services as a result of the

consolidation.

3. A description of the recent or expected

modernization of National Weather Service

(NWS) operations which will enhance

services in the WSO Waco service area is

included as attachment C. The new

technology (i.e. ASOS, WSR–88D, and

AWIPS) has or will be installed and will

enhance services.

4. A map showing planned NEXRAD

coverage at an elevation of 10,000 feet for

Texas is included as attachment D. The

combination NWS and DOD operational

radar coverage for the specific service area

will be increased and no area will be missed

in coverage.

5. The following evidence, based upon

operational demonstration of modernized

NWS operations, played a key role in

concluding there will be no degradation of

service.

A. The WSR–88D Radar Commissioning

Reports for NWSFO Dallas/Fort Worth and

NWSFO Houston/Galveston, attachment E,

validate that the WSR–88Ds meet technical

specifications (acceptance test); are fully

operational (satisfactory operation of system

interfaces and satisfactory support of

associated NWS forecasting and warning

services); service backup capabilities are

functioning properly; a full set of operations

and maintenance documentation is available;

and spare parts and test equipment and

trained operations and maintenance

personnel are available on site. Training was

completed but two national work-arounds

remain in effect.

B. The User Confirmation of Services for

Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston/Galveston,

attachment F, document that one negative

comment was received from both the Dallas/

Fort Worth and Houston/Galveston Radar

Service Confirmations related to the WSO

Waco Service Area. These negative

comments have been answered to the

satisfaction of the commentors as stated in

the two attached Radar Service Confirmation

Reports.

C. The Decommissioning Readiness Report,

attachment G, verifies that the existing Waco

WSR–74 radar is no longer needed to support

services or products for local office

operations.

6. A memorandum assigning the liaison

officer for the Waco service area is included

as attachment H.

I have considered recommendations of the

Modernization Transition Committee

(Committee) (attachment I) and the

(llllll) public comments received

during the comment period (attachment J).

On (llllllllll), the Committee

voted to endorse the proposed consolidation

(attachment K). I believe all negative

comments have been addressed to the

satisfaction of our customers and I continue

to recommend this certification.

Endorsement

I, Harry S. Hassel, Director, Southern

Region, endorse this consolidation

certification.

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Harry S. Hassel

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Date

Attachments

Memorandum for: Harry S. Hassel, Director,

Southern Region

From:

David C. McIntosh, MIC, NWSO Lake

Charles, LA

Lee Harrison, MIC, NWSO Shreveport, LA

Subject: Recommendation for Consolidation

Certification

After reviewing the attached

documentation, I have determined, in my

professional judgement, that consolidation of

the Beaumont/Port Arthur Weather Service

Office (WSO) with the future Lake Charles

and Shreveport Weather Forecast Offices

(WFO) will not result in any degradation in

weather services to the Beaumont/Port

Arthur service area. This proposed

certification is in accordance with the

advance notification provided in the National

Implementation Plan. Accordingly, I am

recommending you approve this action in

accordance with section 706 of Public Law

102–567. If you concur, please endorse this

recommendation and forward this package to

the Assistant Administrator for Weather

Services for final certification. If Dr. Friday

approves, he will forward the certification to

the Secretary for approval and transmittal to

Congress.

My recommendation is based on my

review of the pertinent evidence and

application of the modernization criteria for

consolidation of a field office. In summary:

1. A description of local weather

characteristics and weather-related concerns

affecting the weather services provided in the

Beaumont/Port Arthur service area is

included as attachment A. As discussed

below, I find that providing the services

which address these characteristics and

concerns from future WFOs Lake Charles and

Shreveport will not degrade these services.

2. A detailed list of the services currently

provided within the Beaumont/Port Arthur

service area from WSO Beaumont/Port

Arthur and a list of services to be provided

from the future WFO Lake Charles and

Shreveport locations after consolidation is

included as attachment B. Comparison of

these services shows that all services

currently provided will continue to be

provided after the proposed consolidation.

Also, the enclosed map shows the WSO

Beaumont/Port Arthur Area of Responsibility

(i.e. ‘‘Affected Service Area’’) and the future

WFO Lake Charles Area of Responsibility. As

discussed below, I find that there will be no

degradation in the quality of these services as

a result of the consolidation.

3. A description of the recent or expected

modernization of National Weather Service

(NWS) operations which will enhance

services in the WSO Beaumont/Port Arthur

service area is included as attachment C. The

new technology (i.e. ASOS, WSR–88D, and

AWIPS) has or will be installed and will

enhance services.

4. A map showing planned NEXRAD

coverage at an elevation of 10,000 feet for

Texas is included as attachment D. NWS

operational radar coverage for the specific

service area will be increased and no area

will be missed in coverage.

5. The following evidence, based upon

operational demonstration of modernization

NWS operations, played a key role in

concluding there will be no degradation of

service.

A. The WSR–88D Radar Commissioning

Reports for NWSO Lake Charles and

Shreveport, attachment E, validate that the

WSR–88D meets technical specifications

(acceptance test); is fully operational

(satisfactory operation of system interfaces

and satisfactory support of associated NWS

forecasting and warning services); service

backup capabilities are functioning properly;

a full set of operations and maintenance

documentation is available; and spare parts

and test equipment, along with trained

operations and maintenance personnel are

available on site. Training was completed but

two national work-arounds remain in effect.

B. The User Confirmation of Services for

NWSO Lake Charles and Shreveport,

attachment F, documents that two negative

comments were received from NWSO Lake
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Charles. However, neither of the negative

comments came from the Beaumont/Port

Arthur service area. The negative comments

were addressed and answered to the

satisfaction of the users as stated in the

Service Confirmation Report.

C. The Decommissioning Readiness Report,

attachment G, has already been approved and

the WSR–57 radar has been decommissioned.

6. A memorandum assigning the liaison

officer for the Beaumont/Port Arthur service

area is included as attachment H.

I have maintained a close association with

the emergency management community in

southeast Texas and they have all expressed

appreciation for the improved warning

services they have received.

I have considered recommendations of the

Modernization Transition Committee

(Committee) (Attachment I) and the

llllll public comments received

during the comment period (Attachment J).

On llllllllll, the Committee

voted to endorse the proposed consolidation

(Attachment K). I have tried to answer all

negative comments and responses to the

satisfaction of our customers and, based upon

their later actions and comments, I continue

to recommend this certification.

Endorsement

I, Harry S. Hassel, Director, Southern

Region, endorse this consolidation

certification.

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Harry S. Hassel

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Date

Attachments

Memorandum for:

Harry S. Hassel, Director, Southern Region,

NWS

From:

Jerry O. McDuffie, MIC, NWSO Knoxville/

Tri-Cities, TN

Derrel R. Martin, MIC, NWSO Nashville,

TN

Subject: Recommendation for Consolidation

Certification

After reviewing the attached

documentation, I have determined, in my

professional judgement, that consolidation of

the Knoxville Weather Service Office (WSO)

with the future Knoxville/Tri-Cities and

Nashville Weather Forecast Offices (WFO)

will not result in any degradation in weather

services to the Knoxville area. This proposed

certification is in accordance with the

advanced notification provided in the

National Implementation Plan. Accordingly,

I am recommending you approve this action

in accordance with section 706 of Public Law

102–567. If you concur, please endorse this

recommendation and forward this package to

the Assistant Administrator for Weather

Services for final certification. If Dr. Friday

approves, he will forward the certification to

the Secretary for approval and transmittal to

Congress.

My recommendation is based on my

review of the pertinent evidence and

application of the modernization criteria for

consolidation of a field office. In summary:

1. A description of local weather

characteristics and weather-related concerns

affecting the weather services provided in the

Knoxville service area is included as

attachment A. As discussed below, I find that

providing the services which address these

characteristics and concerns from the future

Knoxville/Tri-Cities and Nashville WFOs

will not degrade these services.

2. A detailed list of the service currently

provided within the Knoxville service area

from the WSO Knoxville location and a list

of services to be provided from the future

Knoxville/Tri-Cities and Nashville WFO

locations after consolidation is included as

attachment B. Comparison of these services

shows that all services currently provided

will continue to be provided after the

proposed consolidation. The enclosed map

shows the WSO Knoxville service area and

the future WFO Knoxville/Tri-Cities service

area. As discussed below, I submit that there

will be no degradation in the quality of these

services as a result of the consolidation.

3. A description of the modernization of

National Weather Service (NWS) operations

which will enhance services in the WSO

Knoxville service area is included as

attachment C. The new technology (i.e.

ASOS, WSR–88D, and AWIPS) has or will be

installed and will enhance services.

4. A map showing planned WSR–88D radar

coverage at an elevation of 10,000 feet for

east Tennessee is included as attachment D.

NWS operational radar coverage for the

specific service area will be increased and no

area will be missed in coverage.

5. The following evidence, based upon

operational demonstration of modernized

NWS operations, played a key role in

concluding there will be no degradation of

service.

A. The WSR–88D Radar Commissioning

Reports for NWSO Knoxville/Tri-Cities and

NWSO Nashville, attachment E, validate that

the WSR–88Ds meet technical specifications

(acceptance test); are fully operational

(satisfactory operation of system interfaces

and satisfactory support of associated NWS

forecasting and warning services); service

backup capabilities are functioning properly;

a full set of operations and maintenance

documentation is available; and spare parts

and test equipment, along with trained

operations and maintenance personnel are

available on site. Training was completed;

but, two national work-arounds remain in

effect.

B. The User Confirmation of Services for

Knoxville/Tri-Cities and Nashville,

attachment F, document that only one (1)

negative comment was received. Followup

with Monroe County indicates the main

concern was NOAA Weather Radio coverage

from the Chattanooga transmitter in regard to

warnings, not really the WSR–88D. The

County Director of EMA stated on October

17, 1995, after several months of evaluation,

that the radar coverage and service to Monroe

County is very good. Several positive

comments were given.

6. A memorandum assigning the liaison

officer for the Knoxville service area is

included as attachment G.

I have considered recommendations of the

Modernization Transition Committee

(Committee) (attachment H) and the

llllll public comments received

during the comment period (attachment I).

On llllllllll, the Committee

voted to endorse the proposed consolidation

(attachment j). I believe all negative

comments have been addressed to the

satisfaction of our customers and I continue

to recommend this certifications.

Endorsement

I, Harry S. Hassel, Director, Southern

Region, endorse this consolidation

certification.

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Harry S. Hassel

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Date

Attachments

Memoradum for: Thomas D. Potter, Director,

Western Region

From: Kenneth Mielke, AM/MIC, NWSFO

Great Falls, MT

Subject: Recommendation for Consolidation

Certification

After reviewing the attached

documentation, I have determined, in my

professional judgement, consolidation of the

Havre Weather Service Office (WSO) with the

future Great Falls Weather Forescast Office

(WFO) will not result in any degradation in

weather services to the Havre service area.

This proposed certification is in accordance

with the advance notification provided in the

National Implementation Plan. Accordingly,

I am recommending you approve this action

in accordance with section 706 of Public Law

102–567. If you concur, please endorse this

recommendation and forward this package to

the Assistant Administrator for Weather

Services for final certification. If Dr. Friday

approves, he will forward the certification to

the Secretary for approval and transmittal to

Congresss.

My recommendation is based on my

review of the pertinent evidence and

application of the modernization criteria for

consolidation of a field office. In summary:

1. A description of local weather

characteristics and weather-related concerns

affecting the weather services provided in the

Harve service area is included as attachment

A. As discussed below, I find that providing

the services which address these

characteristics and concerns from the future

Great Falls WFO will not degrade these

services.

2. A detailed list of the services currently

provided within the Havre service area from

the Havre WSO location and a list of services

to be provided from the future Great Falls

WFO after consolidation is included as

attachment B. Comparison of these services

shows that all services currently provided

will continue to be provided after the

proposed consolidation. Also, the enclosed

map shows the WSO Havre Area of

Responsibility (i.e. ‘‘Affected Service Area’’),

and the future WFO Great Falls Area of

Responsibility. As discussed below, I find

that there will be no degradation in the

quality of these services as a result of the

consolidation.

3. A description of the recent or expected

modernization of National Weather Service

(NWS) operations which will enhance

services in the WSO Havre service area is
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included as attachment C. The new

technology (i.e. ASOS, WSR–88D, and

AWIPS) has or will be installed and will

enhance services.

4. A map showing planned NEXRAD

coverage at an elevation of 10,000 feet for

Montana is included as attachment D. NWS

operational radar coverage for the Havre

service area will be increased and no area

will be missed in coverage.

5. The following evidence, based upon

operational demonstration of modernized

NWS operations, played a key role in

concluding there will be no degradation of

service.

A. The WSR–88D RADAR Commissioning

Report, attachment E, validates that the

WSR–88D meets technical specifications

(acceptance test); is fully operational

(satisfactory operation of system interfaces

and satisfactory support of associated NWS

forecasting and warning services); service

backup capabilities are functioning properly;

a full set of operations and maintenance

documentation is available; and spare parts

and test equipment and trained operations

and maintenance personnel are available on

site. Training was completed but, two

national work-arounds remain in effect.

B. The User Confirmation of Services,

attachment F, documents that three negative

comments were received, but none impacted

the WSO Havre service area. These negative

comments were answered to the satisfaction

of the commentors, as stated in the service

Confirmation Report.

6. A memorandum assigning the liaison

officer for the Havre service area is included

as attachment H.

I have considered recommendations of the

Modernization Transition Committee

(Committee) (attachment I) and the

llllll public comments recieved

during the comment period (attachment J).

On llllllllll the Committee

voted to endorse the proposed consolidation

(attachment K). I believe all negative

comments have been addressed to the

satisfaction of our customers and I continue

to recommend this certification.

Endorsement

I, Thomas D. Potter, Director, Western

Region, endorse this consolidation

certification.

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Thomas D. Potter

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Date

Attachments

Memorandum for: Thomas D. Potter,

Director, Western Region

From:

Kenneth Mielke, AM/MIC, NWSFO Great

Falls, MT

Brenda Brock, MIC, NWSO Missoula, MT

Subject: Recommendation for Consolidation

Certification

After reviewing the attached

documentation, I have determined, in my

professional judgment, consolidation of the

Helena Weather Service Office (WSO) with

the future Great Falls Weather Forecast Office

(WFO) and the Missoula Weather Forecast

Office will not result in any degradation in

weather services to the Helena service area.

This proposed certification is in accordance

with the advance notification provided in the

National Implementation Plan. Accordingly,

I am recommending you approve this action

in accordance with section 706 of Public Law

102–567. If you concur, please endorse this

recommendation and forward this package to

the Assistant Administrator for Weather

Services for final certification. If Dr. Friday

approves, he will forward the certification to

the Secretary for approval and transmittal to

Congress.

My recommendation is based on my

review of the pertinent evidence and

application for the modernization criteria for

consolidation of a field office. In summary:

1. A description of local weather

characteristics and weather–related concerns

affecting the weather services provided in the

Helena service area is included as attachment

A. As discussed below, I find that providing

the services which address these

characteristics and concerns from the future

Great Falls and Missoula WFOs will not

degrade these services.

2. A detailed list of the services currently

provided within the Helena service area from

the Helena WSO location and a list of

services to be provided from the future Great

Falls and Missoula WFO locations after

consolidation is included as attachment B.

Comparison of these services shows that all

services currently provided will continue to

be provided after the proposed consolidation.

Also, the enclosed map shows the WSO

Helena Area of Responsibility (i.e. ‘‘Affected

Service Area’’) and the future WFO Great

Falls Area of Responsibility. As discussed

below, I find that there will be no

degradation in the quality of these services as

a result of the consolidation.

3. A description of the recent or expected

modernization of National Weather Service

(NWS) operations which will enhance

services in the WSO Helena service area is

included as attachment C. The new

technology (i.e. ASOS, WSR–88D, and

AWIPS) has or will be installed and will

enhance services.

4. A map showing planned NEXRAD

coverage at an elevation of 10,000 feet for

Montana is included as attachment D. NWS

operational radar coverage for the Helena

service area will be increased.

5. The following evidence, based upon

operational demonstration of modernized

NWS operations, played a key role in

concluding there will be no degradation of

service.

A. The WSR–88D RADAR Commissioning

Reports for Great Falls and Missoula,

attachment E, validate that the WSR–88Ds

meet technical specifications (acceptance

test); are fully operational (satisfactory

operation of system interfaces and

satisfactory support of associated NWS

forecasting and warning services); service

backup capabilities are functioning properly;

a full set of operations and maintenance

documentation is available; and spare parts

and test equipment and trained operations

and maintenance personnel are available on

site. Training was completed but, two

national work-arounds remain in effect.

B. The User Confirmation of Services for

NWSFO Great Falls and NWSO Missoula,

attachment F, document that only three

negative comments were received from Great

Falls. All three of the negative comments

have been answered to the satisfaction of the

commentors, as stated in the service

Confirmation Report. Two negative

comments were received from Missoula and

both were answered to the satisfaction of the

commentors.

6. A memorandum assigning the liaison

officer for the Helena service area is included

as attachment H.

I have considered recommendations of the

Modernation Transition Committee

(Committee) (attachment I) and the

llllll public comments received

during the comments period (attachment J).

On llllllllll the Committee

voted to endorse the proposed consolidation

(attachment K). I believe all negative

comments have been addressed to the

satisfaction of our customers and I continue

to recommend this certification.

Endorsement

I, Thomas D. Potter, Director, Western

Region, endorse this consolidation

certification.

lllllllllllllllllllll

Thomas D. Potter

lllllllllllllllllllll

Date

lllllllllllllllllllll

Attachments

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