HR 5791 · 101th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications
Ocean and Coastal Programs Authorization Act of 1990
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.(1990-10-11)
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Ocean and Coastal Programs Authorization Act of 1990 - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce to carry out activities of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) relating to: (1) mapping, charting, and geodesy; (2) observation and assessment; (3) ocean and coastal management; and (4) Great Lakes research. Authorizes appropriations to the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research for research on methods to control and eradicate harmful exotic species in the Great Lakes, including the zebra mussel. Authorizes appropriations, pursuant to specified provisions of the National Sea Grant College Program Act, for priority oyster disease research. Authorizes appropriations to the National Sea Grant College Program for technical assistance to Pacific Island nations on marine-related problems in aquaculture, fisheries, coastal resource management, communications, and education, through the Pacific Island Network. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary for NOAA activities relating to: (1) executive direction and administration; (2) acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of facilities; (3) marine services; and (4) aircraft services. Prohibit…
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