National Ocean Exploration Program Act

Summary

National Ocean Exploration Program Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) a coordinated national ocean exploration program. Authorizes the Secretary, in carrying out the program, to: (1) conduct interdisciplinary exploration voyages or other scientific activities to survey, inventory, observe, and assess little-known areas of the marine environment; (2) promote the development of oceanographic research; (3) conduct public education and outreach activities that improve the public understanding of ocean science, resources, and processes; and (4) accept donations for such purposes. Requires the NOAA to convene an ocean technology and infrastructure task force to develop and implement a strategy to: (1) facilitate the transfer of new exploration technology to the program; (2) improve the availability of communications infrastructure (including satellite) to the program; (3) develop a data management information processing system for information obtained under the program; and (4) encourage cost-sharing partnerships to assist in transferring exploration technology and technical expertise to the program. Authorizes the NOAA, the National Science Foundation, and other Federal agencies participating in the program to participate in interagency financing in carrying out program activities.

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• Engrossed in Senate (text)

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 16 November 2004

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• Engrossed in Senate (PDF)

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 16 November 2004

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• Passed Senate without amendment

  summary · EN · 16 November 2004

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 11 October 2004

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 11 October 2004

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• Reported to Senate without amendment

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 5 April 2004

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 5 April 2004

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• Introduced in Senate

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