NWS STRATEGIC PLANNING AND POLICY

The Strategic Planning and Policy Office provides support to the Assistant Administrator for Weather Services and Deputy Assistant Administrator through the development and implementation of an integrated approach to NWS policy, strategy, and long-range planning processes. The Office develops NWS-wide long-range policy objectives and develops and manages the NWS strategic planning process through implementation. The Office develops and recommends policy on NWS and private sector roles, activities, and relationships.

NWS Strategic Plan

The final NWS Strategic Plan for 2003-2008 is now available. The theme of this plan, "Working Together to Save Lives," reflects NWS' commitment to work closely with our partners to meet our mission. The new plan was written to conform to the substance and structure of NOAA's Strategic Plan. In writing the plan, NWS considered all the input stakeholders provided at NOAA-sponsored meetings.

You may access the new NWS plan (as well NOAA and other line office plans) at the following link: www.spo.noaa.gov/losps.htm.

Policy Issues

• Public/Private Sector Relationship



NWS FOCUS Article - "Weather and Climate Partnership Report Published by National Research Council Committee"

NWS FOCUS Article - "Recent Study Identifies Digital Forecast Database as Key Piece in Future Partnerships"

• International Data Policy

  "Borders in Cyberspace: Conflicting Public Sector Information Policies and their Economic Impacts" - A report by Peter Weiss (NOAA/NWS)

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We can be reached for questions or comments by E-mail at Edward.Johnson@noaa.gov or by mail/phone/fax as follows: NWS Strategic Planning and Policy ATTN: W/SP 1325 East-West Highway Silver Spring, MD 20910-3283 Phone: (301) 713-0258; Fax: (301) 713-1239