WHAT ARE THE STEPS TO GETTING A CONFERENCE APPROVED? Once a data call has closed, the line office with the greatest number of participants is responsible for submitting the conference packet.
WHAT FORMS ARE REQUIRED FOR A CONFERENCE PACKET? A complete confernce packet consists of the cost breakdown sheet, conference checklist,
group travel request form (over 15 domestic or 8 foreign travelers) and NOAA approval transmittal form.
WHEN IS A CONFERENCE PACKET REQUIRED? A conference packet is required for all conferences over 50K.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN WHEN A CONFERENCE IS UNDER THRESHOLD? Conferences that are under 50K are considered to be under the threshold f or DUSO approval.