Executive Decision Process (EDP)
The EDP is designed so that a proposal systematically works through levels of oversight until it is approved by the Under Secretary. A proposal can be initiated at any level of the organization in any division. The process begins with the sponsorship of a council or Assistant Administrator then is presented to the NOAA Executive Panel (NEP) for review and finally the NOAA Executive Council (NEC) for final approval.
Step-by-step guidance
How the EDP works and how to move a proposal through it.
Step 1: Present the proposal to the relevant Council(s)
Step 2: Present the proposal to the NOAA Executive Panel
Step 3: Present the proposal to the NOAA Executive Council