As supporters, stakeholders, users, partners, and the employees’ union of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), we – the Friends of NOAA Coalition — recommend that you and your fellow conferees meeting on the FY 2007 Commerce-Justice-Science and State Appropriations Act (HR 5672) support an appropriation for NOAA consistent with the level recommended in the Senate version of this appropriations act. An investment of $4.4 billion for NOAA in FY 2007, the level proposed by the Senate, would restore critical funding for core programs and would also enhance support for the research, education, environmental observation, and resource management activities important for our national security, environment, economy and overall quality of life…

FY07 2006-10-04 FoNOAA to CJS Conferees re- FY07 NOAA Approps