I am pleased to submit testimony on behalf of the Friends of NOAA Coalition, which represents approximately 50 different organizations, institutions, and groups from the academic community, the environmental community and the private sector… As supporters, stakeholders and partners of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Friends of NOAA Coalition respectfully requests an appropriation of at least $4.5 billion for NOAA in FY09. This is the minimum amount of funding required for NOAA to fulfill its mission…

FY09 2008-04-02 FoNOAA Testimony before House CJS re- FY09 NOAA Approps