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The International Activities Office (IA) coordinates all international cooperation for the National Weather Service (NWS).
IA is within the Office of the Assistant Administrator for Weather Services, John L. (Jack) Hayes, who serves as the
Permanent Representative for the United States with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). IA supports the US
Permanent Representative in coordinating US participation in WMO Technical Commissions, Regional Associations, and
Executive Council. IA program analysts manage bilateral relations, implement projects, oversee the travel of NWS experts,
represent the NWS at international meetings, and coordinate with other federal agencies and non-governmental partners.
Click on Staff for a list of IA employees, their areas of responsibility, and contact information. |
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If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact us.
- Courtney Draggon, Director |
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International Agreements |
Coordinates and monitors bilateral agreements for cooperation in meteorology and hydrology between the United States and other countries |
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World Meteorological Organization |
Supports the Permanent Representative (PR) of the United States to the World Meteorological Organization of the United Nations and participates in technical commissions |
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Foreign Travel and Visitors |
- Manages NWS foreign travel process
- Coordinates NWS international training program including Tropical Desk, Africa Desk, and Pacific Desk
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