Cruise Report NOAA Ship McARTHUR II Cruise AR-04-04: Leg 2 (June 1-12, 2004): A pilot survey of deepwater coral/sponge assemblages and their susceptibility to fishing/harvest impacts at the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary (OCNMS)

Summary: The offshore shelf and canyon habitats of the OCNMS (Fig. 1) are areas of high primary productivity and biodiversity that support extensive groundfish fisheries. Recent acoustic surveys conducted in these waters have indicated the presence of hard-bottom substrates believed to harbor unique deep-sea coral and sponge assemblages. Such fauna are often associated with shallow tropical waters, however an increasing number of studies around the world have recorded them in deeper, cold-water habitats in both northern and southern latitudes. These habitats are of tremendous value as sites of recruitment for commercially important fishes. Yet, ironically, studies have shown how the gear used in offshore demersal fishing, as well as other commercial operations on the seafloor, can cause severe physical disturbances to resident benthic fauna. Due to their exposed structure, slow growth and recruitment rates, and long life spans, deep-sea corals and sponges may be especially vulnerable to such disturbances, requiring very long periods to recover. Potential effects of fishing and other commercial operations in such critical habitats, and the need to define appropriate strategies for the protection of these resources, have been identified as a high-priority management issue for the sanctuary. To begin addressing this issue, an initial pilot survey was conducted June 1-12, 2004 at six sites in offshore waters of the OCNMS (Fig. 2, average depths of 147-265 m) to explore for the presence of deep-sea coral/sponge assemblages and to look for evidence of potential anthropogenic impacts in these critical habitats. The survey was conducted on the NOAA Ship McARTHUR-II using the Navy’s Phantom DHD2+2 remotely operated vehicle (ROV), which was equipped with a video camera, lasers, and a manipulator arm for the collection of voucher specimens. At each site, a 0.1-m2 grab sampler also was used to collect samples of sediments for the analysis of macroinfauna (> 1.0 mm), total organic carbon (TOC), grain size, and chemical contaminants. Vertical profiles of salinity, dissolved oxygen (DO), temperature, and pressure were recorded at each site with a small SeaCat conductivity-temperature-depth (CTD) profiler. Niskin bottles attached to the CTD also obtained near-bottom water samples in support of a companion study of microbial indicators of coral health and general ecological condition across these sites. All samples except the sediment-contaminant samples are being analyzed with present project funds. Original cruise plans included a total of 12 candidate stations to investigate (Fig. 3). However, inclement weather and equipment failures restricted the sampling to half of these sites. In spite of the limited sampling, the work completed was sufficient to address key project objectives and included several significant scientific observations. Foremost, the cruise was successful in demonstrating the presence of target deepwater coral species in these waters. Patches of the rare stony coral Lophelia pertusa, more characteristic of deepwater coral/sponge assemblages in the North Atlantic, were observed for the first time in OCNMS at a site in 271 meters of water. A large proportion of these corals consisted of dead and broken skeletal remains, and a broken gorgonian (soft coral) also was observed nearby. The source of these disturbances is not known. However, observations from several sites included evidence of bottom trawl marks in the sediment and derelict fishing gear (long lines). Preliminary results also support the view that these areas are important reservoirs of marine biodiversity and of value as habitat for demersal fishes. For example, onboard examination of 18 bottom-sediment grabs revealed benthic infaunal species representative of 14 different invertebrate phyla. Twenty-eight species of fishes from 11 families, including 11 (possibly 12) species of ommercially important rockfishes, also were identified from ROV video footage. These initial discoveries have sparked considerable interests in follow-up studies to learn more about the spatial extent of these assemblages and magnitude of potential impacts from commercial-fishing and other anthropogenic activities in the area. It is essential to expand our knowledge of these deep-sea communities and their vulnerability to potential environmental risks in order to determine the most appropriate management strategies. The survey was conducted under a partnership between NOAA’s National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) and National Marine Sanctuary Program (NMSP) and included scientists from NCCOS, OCNMS, and several other west-coast State, academic, private, and tribal research institutions (see Section 4 for a complete listing of participating scientists). (PDF contains 20 pages)

Diagnóstico e Intervenção na Avaliação de Desempenho na Polícia do Senado Federal : Relatório de intervenção

Trata da avaliação de desempenho realizada na Secretaria de Polícia do Senado, analisando a atual situação em que tal processo avaliativo se dá, bem como propondo alternativas e críticas, com o objetivo de ações de melhorias

Análise do Fluxo Informacional da Tramitação de Medidas Provisórias na Coordenação de Elaboração de Autógrafos do Senado Federal e do Congresso Nacional : Relatório de Intervenção

Analisa os fluxos de informação relativos à tramitação de medidas provisórias na Coordenação de Elaboração de Autógrafos do Senado Federal e do Congresso Nacional, um órgão da estrutura do Senado

Análise de Fluxo Informacional da Delegacia Virtual da Polícia do Senado Federal : Relatório de Intervenção

Analisa a ferramenta Delegacia Virtual da Polícia do Senado Federal, disponibilizada por meio da Intranet da Instituição, com vistas a possibilitar o registro de ocorrências de maneira remota ao público interno.

Assistance in poverty alleviation through improved aquatic resources management in Asia-Pacific: DoF/NACA-STREAM/FAO Workshop on livelihoods approaches and analysis. Yangon, Union of Myanmar, 11-15 May 2004

This is the report of the “DoF/NACA-STREAM/FAO Workshop on Livelihoods Approaches and Analysis” that was conducted in Yangon, Union of Myanmar from 11-15 May 2004. The purpose of the workshop was to develop and document mechanisms for training in livelihoods approaches and analysis, and to build national capacity to conduct livelihoods studies. The workshop in Yangon was the first STREAM event in Myanmar, with colleagues coming to participate from Yangon and many Divisions and States throughout the country. The workshop in Yangon was the fourth in a series, the first of which was held in Iloilo City, Philippines, in November 2003, the second in Ranchi, India, in February 2004, and the third in Vientiane, Lao PDR in March 2004. A subsequent workshop will take place in Yunnan, China. The objectives of the workshop were to: Understand issues of interest to people whose livelihoods include aquatic resources management, especially those with limited resources Build “(national) livelihoods teams” to do livelihoods analyses and training, and share their experiences with communities and other stakeholders Share understandings of livelihoods approaches and analysis using participatory methods Review current NACA-STREAM livelihoods analysis documentation, adapt and supplement, towards the drafting of a Guide for Livelihoods Analysis Experience the use of participatory tools for livelihoods analysis Plan activities for carrying out livelihoods analyses, and Consider how to build capacity in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and “significant change”. (Pdf contains 56 pages).

M/V ELPIS Coral Reef Restoration Monitoring Report Monitoring Events 2004-2007 Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, Monroe County, Florida

This document presents the results of the first three monitoring events to track the recovery of a repaired coral reef injured by the M/V Elpis vessel grounding incident of November 11, 1989. This grounding occurred within the boundaries of what at the time was designated the Key Largo National Marine Sanctuary (NMS), now designated the Key Largo NMS Existing Management Area within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS). Pursuant to the National Marine Sanctuaries Act (NMSA) 16 U.S.C. 1431 et seq., and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act (FKNMSPA) of 1990, NOAA is the federal trustee for the natural and cultural resources of the FKNMS. Under Section 312 of the NMSA, NOAA has the authority to recover monetary damages for injury, destruction, or loss of Sanctuary resources, and to use the recovered monies to restore injured or lost sanctuary resources within the FKNMS. The restoration monitoring program tracks patterns of biological recovery, determines the success of restoration measures, and assesses the resiliency to environmental and anthropogenic disturbances of the site over time. To evaluate restoration success, reference habitats adjacent to the restoration site are concurrently monitored to compare the condition of restored reef areas with natural coral reef areas unimpacted by the vessel grounding. Restoration of the site was completed September 1995, and thus far three monitoring events have occurred; one in the summer of 2004, one in the summer of 2005, and the latest in the summer of 2007. The monitoring in 2004 was in the nature of a “pilot project,” or proof of concept. Only the quantitative results of the 2005 and 2007 monitoring are presented and discussed. Monitoring has consisted of assessment of the structural stability of limestone boulders used in the restoration and comparison of the coral communities on the boulders and reference areas. Corals are divided into Gorgonians, Milleporans, and Scleractinians. Coral densities at the Restored and Reference areas for the 2005 and 2007 events are compared, and it is shown that the densities of all taxa in the Restored area are greater by 2007, though not significantly so. For the Scleractinians, number and percentage of colonies by species, as well as several common biodiversity indices are provided. The greater biodiversity of the Restored area is evidenced. Also, size-class frequency distributions for Agaricia spp. (Scleractinia) are presented. These demonstrate the approaching convergence of the Restored and Reference areas in this regard. An inter-annual comparison of densities, within both areas, for all three Orders, is presented. The most noteworthy finding was the relative consistency across time for all taxa in each area. Finally, certain anomalies regarding species settlement patterns are presented. (PDF contains 48 pages.)

Gestão integrada na Câmara dos Deputados para modelagem de processos e informações com foco em automação : Relatório de intervenção

Trata-se de relatório de intervenção que estuda a modelagem de processos e de informações, quando o foco for a automação na Câmara dos Deputados. Esse estudo tem como objetivo propor uma forma de gestão integrada das atividades de modelagem, as quais são realizadas por diferentes setores, a fim de agregar valor aos interessados do processo, como área de TI e a própria área de negócio.

Sistemas de recompensa no serviço público: a valorização do servidor além dos cargos gerenciais : Relatório de intervenção

Propõe um sistema de recompensas compatível com o planejamento estratégico instituído e com as necessidades institucionais e que se afaste os modelos informais de concessão de benefícios que, por vezes, deturpam a estrutura de carreiras da instituição.

Gestão da qualidade no Núcleo de TI da Polícia do Senado Federal: Como apurar a qualidade dos serviços prestados pelo núcleo de TI da Polícia Legislativa : Relatório de intervenção

tem como objeto os serviços prestados pelo Núcleo de TI da Polícia do Senado Federal e tem por escopo intervir na forma como esses serviços são avaliados, buscando aplicar aspectos da gestão da qualidade nessa mensuração.

O crowdsourcing como ferramenta de gestão da informação na conservação dos edifícios da Câmara dos Deputados : Relatório de intervençao

Relatório de Intervenção apresentado como requisito parcial para aprovação na disciplina Práticas de Gestão no Legislativo do Curso de Mestrado Profissional em Poder Legislativo, do Programa de Pós-Graduação do Centro de Formação, Treinamento e Aperfeiçoamento da Câmara dos Deputados/Cefor.

Atualização da Sistematização dos Processos de Trabalho da Comissão de Segurança Pública e Combate ao Crime Organizado: Relatório de intervenção

Esse planejamento visa propiciar condições para que a Secretaria da Comissão exerça suas atribuições com eficiência. A CSPCCO é uma Comissão Permanente, cujas atribuições e competências gerais estão previstas na Constituição Federal e no Regimento interno da Câmara dos Deputados. A Comissão permanece inclusive na ausência de membros ou nos recessos, períodos em que fica impedida de deliberar.

Percepção da Gestão Estratégica no Departamento de Finanças da Câmara dos Deputados : Relatório de intervenção

O objetivo deste trabalho é registrar criticamente a percepção do processo de implantação da gestão estratégica no Departamento de Finanças, Orçamento e Contabilidade da Câmara dos Deputados, refletindo na implantação da gestão estratégica na própria Câmara, fazendo um paralelo entre o que foi feito e o que precisa ser feito para que a gestão estratégica seja efetivamente implantada no órgão em estudo, incentivando outros órgãos da Câmara a fazerem o mesmo com o objetivo de alcançar a implementação da gestão estratégica em todos os órgãos da Casa Legislativa.

Papel do escritório central de processos da Câmara dos Deputados : Relatório de Intervenção

Avalia o contexto de atuação da Coordenação de Gestão de Processos (Cogepro) da Assessoria de Projetos e Gestão da Câmara dos Deputados (CD), tendo como escopo os processos internos do Escritório, os serviços prestados aos clientes internos e o papel na disseminação da cultura de gestão de processos no ambiente da CD. Busca-se identificar fragilidades e oportunidades de melhoria, bem como apresentar sugestões de intervenção para as situações verificadas