The PART Process
	n Program Assessment Rating Tool • “The PART was developed to assess and improve program performance so that the Federal government can achieve better results. A PART review helps identify a program’s strengths and weaknesses to inform funding and management decisions aimed at making the program more effective.” n The NOAA Ecosystem Matrix program will be “PART-ed” this year • COP sits within Ecosystem Matrix, as does much of NMFS • NMFS was “PART-ed” last year, with a rating of “adequate”