National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Organic Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Organic Act - Title I: Declaration of Findings, Purposes, and Policies - Declares this Act's purpose to be to establish the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration as an independent agency. Enumerates features of U.S. policy with respect to civil oceanic, coastal, and atmospheric activities and programs and their administration. Title II: Establishment; Officers; Functions; and Powers - Establishes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as an independent executive branch agency to succeed the same-named entity currently under the jurisdiction of the Department of Commerce. Identifies as principal officers of the NOAA the Administrator, Deputy Administrator, and Chief Scientist, all to be appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Assigns to the Administrator the functions and duties of current principals of NOAA, along with a series of additional responsibilities relating to: (1) analyzing the oceans, the atmosphere, and their resources; (2) gathering and disseminating information and maps; (3) conducting research, including environmental research and development activities; and …