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S. 1400 (108th)

Ocean and Coastal Observation Systems Act

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Introduced

14 July 2003

Last action

5 January 2004 · Committee

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Projection Forces.

Sponsors

Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]

Subjects

Environment, Transport

Source updated

6 June 2025

Environment · Transport

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Summary

Ocean Observation and Coastal Systems Act - Directs the President, through the National Ocean Research Leadership Council (NORLC), to establish and maintain an integrated ocean and coastal observing system (system) of marine monitoring, data communication and management, data analysis, and research to provide data and information for rapid and timely detection and prediction of changes occurring in the marine environment that impact the Nation's social, economic, and ecological systems. Establishes an Interagency Planning Office (IPO) within NORLC with various functions. Directs the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to report to NORLC and to maintain a Joint Operations Center (JOC) with specified authority. Sets forth system elements and requires subsystem linkages. Requires the system to integrate the capabilities of the Coast Services Center and the National Coastal Data Development Center of NOAA, and other appropriate centers. Requires the research and development program for the system to be conducted under the National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP) and consist of specified elements. Directs NOAA Administrator, through JOC, to work with representatives of entities in each region that provide ocean data and information to users to form regional associations to develop and operate observing systems in the coastal regions extending to the seaward boundary of the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone, including the Great Lakes. Directs NOAA, through IPO, to initiate pilot projects, including infrastructure capital projects, through NOPP. Provides for interagency funding, and authorizes appropriations, for the system under this Act to the following departments and agencies represented on the NORLC: (1) NOAA; (2) the National Science Foundation; (3) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; (4) the U.S. Coast Guard; (5) the Office of Naval Research; (6) the Office of the Oceanographer of the Navy; and (7) other Federal agencies engaged in ocean and coastal-related activities.

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Timeline

  1. 14 July 2003

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9332-9334)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 July 2003

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9332)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 July 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 July 2003

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 23 October 2003

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 319.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 23 October 2003

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator McCain with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108-171.

    Source: Committee

  7. 23 October 2003

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator McCain with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108-171.

    Source: Committee

  8. 31 October 2003

    Reported

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13735-13739; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S13735-13738)

    Source: Floor

  9. 31 October 2003

    Reported

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S13735-13739; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S13735-13738)

    Source: Floor

  10. 4 November 2003

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  11. 4 November 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Armed Services, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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

  12. 4 November 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Armed Services, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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

  13. 4 November 2003

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  14. 12 November 2003

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

  15. 13 November 2003

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.

    Source: Committee

  16. 13 November 2003

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

  17. 5 January 2004

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Projection Forces.

    Source: Committee

  18. 5 January 2004

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

    Source: Committee

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  • Referred in House (text)

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

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