National Assessment of Efforts to Predict and Respond to

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Harmful Algal Blooms in U.S. Waters

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List of Boxes v

List of Acronyms vi

Executive Summary 1

Chapter 1. Legislative Background and Purpose of this Report 5

Chapter 2. Assessment of the problem and definitions 8

Chapter 3.Prediction and Response Programs in the U.S 20

Chapter 4. Opportunities for Advancement 30

References 35

Appendices•37

Appendix I. Federal Prediction and Response Programs•38

Multi-agency Efforts 38

Centers for Oceans and Human Health (COHH) 38

ECOHAB 38

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program 39

Agency Efforts 40

Appendix II. Other National Programs 53

Appendix III. State, local and tribal Prediction and Response Efforts 55

Appendix IV. International Programs related to HAB prediction and response 59

Appendix V. Federal Register Notice 62