NOAA to host listening session in Juneau, Alaska

NOAA is conducting a series of Listening Sessions across the United States to receive public input regarding the implementation of the Department of Commerce's 2018-2022 Strategic Plan. As part of the Department of Commerce, NOAA has a role in expanding the Blue Economy, including fishing, shipping, energy, recreation, and tourism.  

RDML Timothy Gallaudet, Ph.D., Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, will discuss opportunities to reduce the nation's seafood trade deficit and promote marine commerce, fisheries and tourism. His remarks will be followed by a period for public comments. This is an opportunity to ask questions and provide input on implementation of these and other NOAA and Department of Commerce priorities.

WHAT:
NOAA listening session

WHEN: (all times ADT) 
Fri., Aug. 31

• Doors open 3:30 pm

• Listening session begins 4:00 pm

• Media should arrive on site no later than 3:30pm ADT

WHERE:  
Centennial Hall Convention Center
101 Egan Drive
Juneau, Alaska 99801

WHO:     
Retired Navy Rear Adm. Tim Gallaudet, Ph.D., assistant secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and acting under secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere

Key Topic:     
To discuss opportunities to reduce the nation's seafood trade deficit and promote marine commerce, fisheries and tourism

Media RSVP:
Media interested in viewing the public session or to request an interview with the NOAA speaker must RSVP to listen.sessions@noaa.gov by Thu., Aug. 30 at 5:00 pm ADT.