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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Apr 30, 2002
National Sea Grant College Program Act Amendments of 2002 - Amends the National Sea Grant College Program Act to include an emphasis on management and collaboration between academia and the scientists and programs of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).Requires the Secretary of Commerce's strategic plan to be developed at least every four years and integrate with the strategic plans of the Department of Commerce and of NOAA.Revises and expands the terms of membership for the sea grant review panel.Authorizes appropriations for: (1) FY 2004 through 2008; and (2) zebra mussel, oyster, harmful algal bloom, and additional support to the fisheries extension program. Limits the percentage of funds available for administration.
People & committees
Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] · D–MA
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 462.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Hollings without amendment. With written report No. 107-187.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Hollings without amendment. With written report No. 107-187.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3571)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3570-3571)
Introduced in Senate
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