Tuesday January 20, 2026
Maritime Fairtrade —
The Trump administration has initiated the disbanding of several advisory committees focused on space, climate, marine fisheries, and coastal area management following a directive from President Trump. This decision stems from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which stated that these committees have “served their purpose and should be terminated.” The announcement came through a memorandum from Nancy Hann, the deputy undersecretary for operations at NOAA.
The affected committees include:
- Advisory Committee on Excellence in Space
- Climate Services Advisory Committee
- Marine and Coastal Area-based Management Advisory Committee
- Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee
This move aligns with an executive order aimed at eliminating federal advisory committees that are not legally mandated. The Commerce Department’s Office of Privacy and Open Government, which oversees federal advisory committees, will manage the termination process to ensure it is conducted orderly.