As member of the Resource Studies Steering Committee, assists in the evaluation and selection of annual research priorities and individual research projects. Reports to NOAA's Sanctuary Program Division on the Committee's recommendations. Coordinates research proposal review process. Upon receipt of proposals from NOAA's Sanctuaries and Reserves Division, recommends persons to review research proposals and decides whether a meeting of reviewers is needed or whether written comments will suffice. Forwards comments to NOAA's Sanctuaries and Reserves Division for final decision.
Coordinates permit application review process.
Upon receipt from NOAA's Sanctuaries and Resrves Division, recommends persons to review permit applications if necessary. Forwards recommendation to NOAA's Sanctuaries and Reserve Division for final decision. Monitors activities of permit holders. Advises NOAA's Sanctuaries and Reserves Division of any potential irregularities in performance under permits. Distributes research flag to permit holders and advises permit holder of sanctuary policies regarding displaying the flag while conducting permitted activities in the Sanctuary.