National Undersea Research Program Act of 1992

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Undersea Research Program Act of 1991 - Establishes in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) the National Undersea Research Program to enhance scientific understanding of processes in the oceans and large lakes of the world through research and through developing and applying research technology. Establishes in NOAA the Office of Undersea Research to conduct the Program. Mandates appointment of a science advisor to the Program's Director. Establishes the National Undersea Research Steering Committee to advise the Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere and the Director. Requires designation of an undersea research region for each National Undersea Research Center in existence at the time of enactment of this Act and establishment of a new region, if certain conditions are met. Authorizes the Under Secretary to establish a Center in specified circumstances. Requires, if continued operation of a Center is not warranted, establishment of a new Center for the same region. Provides for Center research programs, including annual solicitation of individual research proposals. Authorizes use of amounts appropriated to carry out the Program to make grants and…