National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act

Summary

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act - Reestablishes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the Department of Commerce (DOC), headed by an Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere who shall serve as the Administrator of NOAA. Establishes within NOAA the positions of: (1) Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere; (2) Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere; (3) Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere; (4) Deputy Assistant Secretary for Science, Technology, Education, and Outreach; and (5) General Counsel. Places within NOAA: (1) the National Weather Service; (2) programs to support operations of ongoing data collection and direct services and products regarding satellite, observations, and coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes information; (3) programs to conduct and support research and education and the development of technologies relating to weather, climate, and the coasts, oceans, and Great Lakes; and (4) a Science Advisory Board. Requires the Administrator to develop: (1) an assessment of the adequacy of the environmental data and information systems of NOAA, including a strategic plan that sets forth modernization and improvement objectives for an integrated national environmental data access and archive system; and (2) a strategic plan for science and technology research and development (R&D) at NOAA. Sets forth certain requirements that prohibit the Administrator from closing, consolidating, relocating, subdividing, or establishing a facility of NOAA unless there has been public notification and an assessment of any proposed changes.

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Timeline

1. 4 January 2005

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 4 January 2005

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 4 January 2005

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E11-12)

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 4 January 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 4 January 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

6. 3 February 2005

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.

   Source: Committee

7. 10 February 2005

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards.

   Source: Committee

8. 15 March 2005

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

   Source: Committee

9. 15 March 2005

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

10. 17 May 2005

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

11. 17 May 2005

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

12. 19 May 2005

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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• Introduced in House · 4 January 2005 · Download file

Documents

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Sponsors

• Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24] · R · Cosponsor
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