National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act

Summary

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act - Re-establishes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the Department of Commerce, headed by the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere who will serve as the Administrator of NOAA. Places within NOAA: (1) the National Coastal and Ocean Service; (2) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Research Service; (3) the National Marine Fisheries Service; (4) the National Weather Service; (5) the National Environmental Satellite and Data Information Service; (6) the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations; and (7) such other components as the Secretary considers necessary. Establishes within NOAA the positions of: (1) Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere; (2) Deputy Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere; (3) General Counsel; and (4) Assistant Administrators for the Services and a Director of Marine and Aviation Operations and the Commissioned Officer Corps. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2003 through 2007.

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• Reported to House amended, Part I

  summary · EN · 16 October 2002

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 19 June 2002

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 19 June 2002

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 19 June 2002

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