The National Weather Service is a component of
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA
is an Operating Unit of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
The
Mission of NOAA's National Weather Service
The National Weather Service (NWS) provides weather, hydrologic,
and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States, its territories,
adjacent waters and ocean areas, for the protection of life and
property and the enhancement of the national economy. NWS data
and products form a national information database and infrastructure
which can be used by other governmental agencies, the private sector,
the public, and the global community.
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NWS Strategic Plan
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
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National
Weather Service Organization
The National Headquarters
of NOAA's National Weather Service is located in Silver Spring
Maryland. Headquarters -
Regional Headquarters, National Centers, Weather Forecast Offices
and River Forecast Centers and Field Offices are located across
the country. Links to web sites of these components of the National
Weather Service are listed
here.
Forecast
Offices | Regional
Support Centers | National
Support Centers
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How do I make a request for
information under the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA)?
Information on the Freedom Of Information Act and how to submit
a request is posted here.
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Commerce and the
Small Business Paperwork Reduction Act (SBPRA)
The Department of Commerce understands that a vibrant small business
sector is critical to creating new jobs in a dynamic and growing
economy, and provides substantial assistance through a variety
of media to help small businesses comply with enforcement regulations
and paperwork requirements.
Department of Commerce operating units with paperwork requirements
that affect small businesses have established Web sites, e-mail
addresses, and toll free phone numbers dedicated to assisting small
businesses in responding to their paperwork requirements.
Commerce
and the Small Business Paperwork Reduction Act (SBPRA) Contact
Points
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Notification and Federal
Anti-Discrimination and Retaliation (NO FEAR) Act of 2002 compliance?
On May 15, 2002, President Bush signed legislation called the
No FEAR Act (Notification and Federal Anti-Discrimination and Retaliation
Act of 2002). This act, which took effect on October 1, 2003, makes
Federal agencies individually accountable for violations of anti-discrimination
and whistleblower protection laws.
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What jobs are available
in the National Weather Service, and how do I apply?
The National Weather Service offers a variety of career opportunities.
Vacancy announcements and information on how to apply for positions
as meteorologists, computer specialists, hydrologists are posted
on our Careers Page.
There are also a number of opportunities for students, these programs
are described on our Student
Employment Page.
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Can I link to your site?
Can you add a link to my site?
The information on National Weather Service Web servers and Web
sites is in the public domain, unless specifically annotated
otherwise, and may be used freely by the public. Before using information
obtained from this server special attention should be given to
the date & time of the data and products being displayed.
This information shall not be modified in content and then presented
as official government material. More information about linking
to our pages and using NWS data is contained in our Disclaimer.
Our policy on linking from National Weather Service sites states
that links must directly relate to the mission of the National
Weather Service, and the information or data not be available from
other Federal Internet sources. Our Linking Policy is contained
within the National Weather
Service Directive 60-1 (PDF format)
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