National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act
House Committee on Science Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Nov. 22, 2002.
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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 19, 2002
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act - Re-establishes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the Department of Commerce, headed by the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere who will serve as the Administrator of NOAA.Places within NOAA: (1) the National Coastal and Ocean Service; (2) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Research Service; (3) the National Marine Fisheries Service; (4) the National Weather Service; (5) the National Environmental Satellite and Data Information Service; (6) the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations; and (7) such other components as the Secretary considers necessary.Establishes within NOAA the positions of: (1) Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere; (2) Deputy Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere; (3) General Counsel; and (4) Assistant Administrators for the Services and a Director of Marine and Aviation Operations and the Commissioned Officer Corps.Authorizes appropriations for FY 2003 through 2007.
House Committee on Science Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Nov. 22, 2002.
House Committee on Science Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 18, 2002.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 107-759, Part I.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 107-759, Part I.
Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans Discharged.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, 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.
Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, 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.
Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, 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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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