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| | NOAA's National Ocean Service: Management and Budget Office |
 | | The Management and Budget Office (MBO) of NOAAs National Ocean Service (NOS) is the focal point for all planning, management, budget, internal and external communication, and education activities at NOS Headquarters. |
 | | The Office is responsible for day-to-day administrative operations of NOS; establishing policies and procedures; and providing advice, support and guidance to NOS Headquarters, program and staff offices and field installations. |
 | | The Office coordinates all NOS strategic planning, legislative, and policy development efforts, ensuring participation of internal and external stakeholders, and manages all phases of the budget process, including funding allocations to program offices. |
| www.nos.noaa.gov /programs/mb/welcome.html (537 words) |
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