S 829 · 96th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

Weather Resources Management Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-03-29· Sponsored by Sen. Bellmon, Henry L. [R-OK]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.(1979-03-29)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Weather Resources Management Act of 1979 - Establishes a National Weather Resources Management Program to develop and improve weather resources management technologies. Establishes within the National Aeronautics and Space Administration a Weather Resources Management Board to advise the Administrator of such agency on organizing, planning, designing, developing, and carrying out such Program. Provides that such Program shall include: (1) basic research focused on atmospheric process; (2) the conduct of experimental activities; (3) the provision of technical and financial assistance to the States and their political subdivisions, private users and operators; and (4) the development and maintenance of a set of Best Management Practices for all weather modification activities. Directs that such program shall be carried out through a comprehensive five-year plan that is to be updated annually and submitted to the President and the Congress. Requires the Board to develop, formulate, publish, and maintain a set of South Weather Resources Management Practices regarding project design, environmental assessments, operations, data collection, and evaluations. Requires that research or opera…

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