HR 4069 · 95th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

Weather Modification Regulation Act

Introduced 1977-02-24· Sponsored by Rep. Evans, Frank E. [D-CO-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.(1977-02-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Weather Modification Regulation Act - Title I: Weather Modification Licenses and Permits, Reporting Requirements, and Penalties - Requires any State which establishes a system to regulate weather modification activity to require that any person engaging in such activity in such State obtain a license from such State. Prohibits any person from engaging in such activity unless the person having primary responsibility for such activity has obtained a permit from the Secretary of Commerce. Sets forth the information to be included in an application for such permit. Permits the Secretary to revoke any such permit upon a finding that the holder has violated a requirement imposed by the Secretary, or that such activity poses an immediate or potential danger to the public welfare. Requires the holder of such permit to transmit daily reports to the Secretary with respect to such activity. Authorizes the Secretary to require, by regulation, that any holder of such permit maintain such records as the Secretary may require and give the Secretary the right to enter the premises in which such records are kept. Imposes civil penalties for violations of this Act. Title II: Weather Modification Inf…

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