HR 2427 · 101th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications
To authorize appropriations for certain atmospheric and satellite programs and functions of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.
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EnactedLatest: Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.(1989-09-07)
Recorded Votes
PassedHouse · 1989-09-06
Yea 380Nay 1
PassedHouse · 1989-09-06
Yea 380Nay 1
Plain Language Summary
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Title I: National Weather Service - Authorizes FY 1990 through 1992 appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce to enable the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to carry out the operations and research duties of the National Weather Service (NWS), including meteorological, hydrological, and oceanographic public warnings and forecasts and related applied research. Instructs the Secretary to direct the Office of the Chief Scientist of NOAA to establish an advisory committee of tropical cyclone research experts to make recommendations concerning Atlantic tropical cyclone research activities and reconnaissance procedures. Earmarks amounts for the Stormscale Operational and Research Meteorological (STORM) program. Authorizes FY 1990 through 1992 appropriations to enable NOAA to carry out the public warning and forecast systems duties of the NWS, including the development, acquisition, and implementation of major public warning and forecast systems. Directs the Secretary to prepare for the Congress, before FY 1990, an Implementation Plan for NWS modernization. Lists required plan contents. Calls for submission of a revised plan prior to each fiscal year. Requires that…
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Cosponsors (14)
8 Democrats6 Republicans