S 2605 · 97th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act

Introduced 1982-05-28· Sponsored by Sen. Schmitt, Harrison H. [R-NM]· 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: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 638.(1982-05-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act - Title I: Declaration of Findings, Purposes, and Policies - Sets forth the findings, purposes, and policies of Congress concerning the ocean and atmosphere. Title II: Authorizations for Marine Programs of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under the Department of Commerce - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 to enable the Secretary of Commerce to carry out specified marine program services and marine environment programs. Title III: Marine Pollution Activities - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 to enable the Secretary to carry out marine ecosystems investigations under specified Acts. Title IV: Authorizations for Atmospheric Programs of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under the Department of Commerce - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 to enable the Secretary to carry out: (1) programs of the National Weather Services; (2) atmospheric research and the Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory; and (3) responsibilities of the National Climate Program Office. Title V: Authorizations for Marine Living Resources Programs of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis…

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