Marine Research and Related Environmental Research and Development Programs Authorization Act of 1999

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Marine Research and Related Environmental Research and Development Programs Authorization Act of 1999 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 2000 and 2001 for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for marine research and related environmental research and development activities for: (1) the National Ocean Service; (2) the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research; and (3) program support (including for aircraft services). Directs the Secretary of Commerce to enter into appropriate arrangements with an independent external auditor to determine whether outsourcing of aircraft services is a more cost-effective alternative to in-house operation of aircraft in meeting the NOAA's aircraft requirements for conducting marine and atmospheric research and related environmental research and development activities, and for other data and mission needs. Sets forth procedures for such audit. Authorizes appropriations for the NOAA for FY 2000 and 2001 for marine research and related environmental research and development activities for: (1) facilities maintenance and repairs and environmental compliance; and (2) fleet maintenance and planning. Authorizes appropriations for the National Science Foundation (NSF) for FY 2000 and 2001 for meeting the NOAA's marine research and related environmental research and development data requirements in the NOAA Fisheries Data Acquisition Plan, and that could also help meet the nation's marine research and related environmental research and development needs. Directs the NSF to develop a strategy for meeting such requirements and other Federal marine research and related environmental research and development requirements, considering all options, including methods of acquiring vessel services, remote sensing, and any other possible means. Directs the Secretary to enter into contracts, including multiyear contracts, subject to certain requirements, for the use of vessels to conduct marine research and related environmental research and development activities, monitoring, enforcement, and management (with exceptions), and to acquire other data necessary for carrying out the NOAA's missions. Prohibits the Secretary from entering into any contract for the construction, lease-purchase, upgrade, or service life extension of any vessel. Directs the Secretary to use excess capacity of University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System vessels where appropriate and permits the Secretary to enter into memoranda of agreement with the operators of these vessels for carrying out such requirement. Repeals the NOAA Fleet Modernization Act. Excludes from consideration for grant agreements for marine research and related environmental research and development activities made by the NOAA after FY 1999 any person who received funds appropriated for a fiscal year after FY 1999 under a grant agreement from any Federal funding source for a project that was not subjected to a competitive, merit-based award process. Makes such exclusion effective for a period of five years after the person receives such Federal funds except due to membership in a class specified by law for which assistance is awarded to members according to a formula.

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 25 October 2000

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 25 October 2000

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• Reported to House amended, Part II

  summary · EN · 25 October 2000

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• Reported to House amended, Part I

  summary · EN · 18 October 2000

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 26 April 1999

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 26 April 1999

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 26 April 1999

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