Edit Organization: Office of the Federal Coordinator for Meteorology

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The '''Office of the Federal Coordinator for Meteorology''' (OFCM) is an interdepartmental office established to coordinate federal meteorological activities, ensuring efficient use of resources and effective service delivery in weather, water, and climate to support national security, public safety, and economic growth. {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.ofcm.gov/}} == Mission == The mission of the OFCM is to provide leadership in coordinating meteorological activities across federal agencies to optimize the delivery of weather-related services. It works to ensure that the U.S. maintains leadership in meteorological science and services, thereby contributing to public safety and economic benefits. == Parent organization == * [[National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration]] - OFCM operates within NOAA, under the Department of Commerce, to coordinate meteorological activities across government. == Legislation == The OFCM was established under [[Public Law 87-843]], which aimed at improving the coordination of federal meteorological activities. == Partners == * OFCM works with numerous federal agencies engaged in meteorological work, but specific partners are not listed in the provided references. == Number of employees == The number of employees is not publicly specified in the references provided. == Organization structure == * '''Federal Coordinator for Meteorology''' leads the office. * '''Interdepartmental Committees''' coordinate various aspects of meteorological services and research. * '''Program Councils''' and '''Working Groups''' focus on specific meteorological issues and initiatives. == List of programs == * National Aviation Weather Program * National Space Weather Program * Interagency Council for Advancing Meteorological Services (ICAMS) == Last total enacted budget == The budget specifics for OFCM are not publicly detailed; they are part of the broader NOAA budget. == Leader == The head of the organization holds the title of Federal Coordinator for Meteorology; the current acting position is held by Michael Bonadonna. == Services provided == OFCM provides coordination services for federal meteorological activities, including policy development, planning for services like aviation and space weather, and fostering research collaborations. It also publishes reports and plans to guide the development of meteorological services. == Regulations overseen == OFCM does not directly oversee regulations but influences policy and coordination in the field of meteorology across federal agencies. == Headquarters address == 1325 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA == Website == https://www.ofcm.gov/ == Wikipedia article == There is no specific Wikipedia article for the Office of the Federal Coordinator for Meteorology; related information can be found under broader NOAA or meteorology topics. == References == <ref>https://www.ofcm.gov/</ref> <ref>https://www.icams-portal.gov/</ref> <ref>https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-bonadonna-36229913/</ref> <references /> [[Category:National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration]]