Ocean and Coastal Mapping Integration Act

Summary

Ocean and Coastal Mapping Integration Act - Directs the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish an integrated ocean and coastal mapping program for the Great Lakes and coastal state waters, the territorial sea, the exclusive economic zone, and the U.S. continental shelf that enhances ecosystem approaches in decision-making for conservation and management of marine resources and habitats, establishes research priorities, supports the siting of research and other platforms, advances safety of navigation, and advances ocean and coastal science. Establishes an Interagency Committee on Ocean and Coastal Mapping to coordinate federal ocean and coastal mapping and surveying activities with other federal efforts (including the Digital Coast, Geospatial One-Stop, and the Federal Geographic Data Committee), international mapping activities, and states and user groups. Directs the Administrator to develop a plan for an integrated ocean and coastal mapping initiative within NOAA that: (1) identifies all ocean and coastal mapping programs within NOAA, establishing priorities; (2) encourages the development of innovative ocean and coastal mapping technologies and applications through research and development (R&D) cooperative agreements at joint or cooperative research institutes and with other nonfederal entities; and (3) documents available and developing technologies, best practices in data processing and distribution, and leveraging opportunities with other federal agencies and nonfederal entities. Authorizes the Administrator to establish joint ocean and coastal mapping centers (including a joint hydrographic center) of excellence in institutions of higher education to conduct specified activities, including: (1) research and development of innovative ocean and coastal mapping technologies, equipment, and data products; and (2) mapping of the U.S. outer continental shelf. Requires the Administrator to continue developing a strategy for expanding contracting with nonfederal entities.

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• Referred in Senate (text)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 24 July 2007

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• Referred in Senate (PDF)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 24 July 2007

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 23 July 2007

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  Reported in House · EN · 23 July 2007

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 23 July 2007

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  Engrossed in House · EN · 23 July 2007

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 23 July 2007

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 21 May 2007

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  Introduced in House · EN · 21 May 2007

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 21 May 2007

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