HR 2010 · 102th 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.

Introduced 1991-04-23· Sponsored by Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8]· House

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Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.(1991-04-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Title I: National Weather Service - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for the National Weather Service (NWS) for operations and research. Mandates establishment of: (1) an advisory committee on Atlantic tropical cyclone research and reconnaissance; and (2) a five-year program for data collection, research, and analysis on such cyclones. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary for the NWS for public warning and forecast systems, including systems acquisition. Title II: Atmospheric Research - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary for NOAA for climate and air quality research and atmospheric research. Requires the Office of the Chief Scientist of NOAA to submit to the Congress a plan for implementation of a nationwide climate services system and applied climatology program. Title III: National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary for NOAA for: (1) satellite observing systems; and (2) data and information services.…

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