National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Organic Act

Summary

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Organic Act - Title I: Declaration of a National Ocean Policy - Declares the policy and purpose of this Act. Title II: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Establishes within the Department of Commerce the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Transfers to the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: (1) certain functions of the Department of the Interior relating to commercial fisheries, migratory marine species of game fish, and marine minerals technology; (2) all functions of the National Science Foundation under the National Sea Grant College and Program Act of 1966; and (3) certain functions of the Department of Defense relating to surveys and charting of lakes and connecting waters, and water research. Sets forth the responsibilities of the Administrator with regard to the formulation and implementation of ocean and atmospheric programs. Establishes a working capital fund for the purpose of carrying out the activities of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Requires the Secretary to promulgate rules and regulations to carry out the purposes of this Act. Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions - Sets forth the procedure for transfer of personnel, positions, records, and funds to the Administration. Requires a comprehensive review of each Administration program every five years.

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 20 October 1977

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