NOAA Fleet Modernization Act

Summary

NOAA Fleet Modernization Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to implement a 15-year program to replace and modernize the fleet of research vessels owned or operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Mandates a plan for the program and preparation of requirements for each class of vessels to be constructed or converted. Authorizes, subject to conditions, multiyear contracts for: (1) acquisition of the vessels; and (2) oceanographic research, fisheries research, and mapping and charting services to assist in fulfilling NOAA missions. Prohibits awarding a contract for the construction, repair, or alteration of any NOAA vessel in a foreign shipyard if the foreign shipyard benefits from unfair subsidies. Requires, for the fleet replacement and modernization program, use of excess capacity of University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System vessels. Mandates consultation regarding interoperability of NOAA and Navy vessels. Authorizes appropriations. Requires unobligated amounts appropriated for fleet modernization, shipbuilding, and conversion under the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1992 to be obligated in accordance with this Act.

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Timeline

1. 4 June 1992

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 4 June 1992

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 4 June 1992

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 15 June 1992

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Oceanography, Great Lakes, and the Outer Continental Shelf.

   Source: Committee

5. 15 June 1992

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, Navy.

   Source: Committee

6. 24 June 1992

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 24 June 1992

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

   Source: Committee

8. 1 July 1992

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

9. 1 July 1992

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

   Source: Committee

10. 23 September 1992

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 513.

    Source: Calendars

11. 23 September 1992

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 102-896.

    Source: Committee

12. 23 September 1992

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 102-896.

    Source: Committee

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Sponsors

• Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Jones, Walter B. [D-NC-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Davis, Robert W. [R-MI-11] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Bateman, Herbert H. [R-VA-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [R-LA-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2] · D · Cosponsor
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