Continued Discussion of the NMS proposal

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Originally Posted by JBird

-Is this just Rik Van Hemmen's personal pet project or does he have other people/entities/organizations backing or funding him? We need transparency on this so we know exactly who and what we are dealing with.

As far as I can determine, he is running this himself with a few like minded individuals. He is in the "scoping phase" looking for exposure and support.

Originally Posted by JBird

-Can we somehow block the application process from happening? I don't know if there is a mechanism in place where if enough opposition is generated the application itself can be tossed before it even gets to the desk of the person/entity who could enact the NMS.

Unless he can be convinced it will not succeed, anyone can submit a NMS nomination.

Originally Posted by JBird

-If we can't block it than who or what agency actually gives the thumbs up or down on whether or not the designation goes through. Once we establish who has final say we can begin the process of making our voice heard through petitions, phone calls etc.

Here is the site that explains the process:

http://www.nominate.noaa.gov/