Public Law 115–25: To improve the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s weather research through a focused program of investment on affordable and attainable advances in observational, computing, and modeling capabilities to support substantial improvement in weather forecasting and prediction of high impact weather events, to expand commercial opportunities for the provision of weather data, and for other purposes. Public Law25 Public Law 115–25131 Stat. 91 2017-04-18 2017-04-18 United States Government Publishing OfficeNational Archives and Records AdministrationOffice of the Federal Registertext/xmlENPursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 4.15.31;Stage2.202507022026-01-02 115public PUBLIC LAW 115–25—APR. 18, 2017 131 STAT. 91 Public Law115–25 115th Congress
An Act To improve the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s weather research through a focused program of investment on affordable and attainable advances in observational, computing, and modeling capabilities to support substantial improvement in weather forecasting and prediction of high impact weather events, to expand commercial opportunities for the provision of weather data, and for other purposes.

Apr. 18, 2017

[H.R. 353]

   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act

of 2017.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.(a)

15 USC 8501 note.

Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the “Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017”. (b) Table of Contents.—The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1.  Sec. 2.  TITLE I— Sec. 101.  Sec. 102.  Sec. 103.  Sec. 104.  Sec. 105.  Sec. 106.  Sec. 107.  Sec. 108.  Sec. 109.  Sec. 110.  TITLE II— Sec. 201.  TITLE III— Sec. 301.  Sec. 302.  Sec. 303.  TITLE IV— Sec. 401.  Sec. 402.  Sec. 403.  Sec. 404.  Sec. 405.  Sec. 406.  Sec. 407.  Sec. 408.  Sec. 409.  Sec. 410.  Sec. 411.  Sec. 412.  Sec. 413.  Sec. 414.  TITLE V— Sec. 501.  Sec. 502.  Sec. 503.  Sec. 504.  Sec. 505.  Sec. 506.  Sec. 507.  Sec. 508.  Sec. 509.  Sec. 510.  Sec. 511.  Sec. 512. 
SEC. 2.

15 USC 8501.

DEFINITIONS.  In this Act:(1) Seasonal.—The term “seasonal” means the time range between 3 months and 2 years. (2) State.—The term “State” means a State, a territory, or possession of the United States, including a Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. (3) Subseasonal.—The term “subseasonal” means the time range between 2 weeks and 3 months. (4) Under secretary.—The term “Under Secretary” means the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere. (5) Weather industry and weather enterprise.—The terms “weather industry” and “weather enterprise” are interchangeable in this Act, and include individuals and organizations from public, private, and academic sectors that contribute to the research, development, and production of weather forecast products, and primary consumers of these weather forecast products.
<num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>UNITED STATES WEATHER RESEARCH AND FORECASTING IMPROVEMENT</heading> <section id="d153940e428" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s101" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="101">SEC. 101. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e057f44-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s85011">15 USC 85011</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>PUBLIC SAFETY PRIORITY.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  In conducting research, the Under Secretary shall prioritize improving weather data, modeling, computing, forecasting, and warnings for the protection of life and property and for the enhancement of the national economy.</content></section> <section id="d153940e440" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s102" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="102">SEC. 102. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e057f45-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s85012">15 USC 85012</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>WEATHER RESEARCH AND FORECASTING INNOVATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e064296-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s102/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program</inline>.—</heading><content>The Assistant Administrator for the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research shall conduct a program to develop improved understanding of and forecast capabilities for atmospheric events and their impacts, placing priority on developing more accurate, timely, and effective warnings and forecasts of high impact weather events that endanger life and property.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e064297-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s102/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The program described in subsection (a) shall focus on the following activities:<page identifier="/us/stat/131/93">131 STAT. 93</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e064298-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s102/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>Improving the fundamental understanding of weather consistent with section 101, including the boundary layer and other processes affecting high impact weather events.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e064299-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s102/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>Improving the understanding of how the public receives, interprets, and responds to warnings and forecasts of high impact weather events that endanger life and property.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e06429a-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s102/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>Research and development, and transfer of knowledge, technologies, and applications to the National Weather Service and other appropriate agencies and entities, including the United States weather industry and academic partners, related to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e06429b-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s102/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>advanced radar, radar networking technologies, and other ground-based technologies, including those emphasizing rapid, fine-scale sensing of the boundary layer and lower troposphere, and the use of innovative, dual-polarization, phased-array technologies;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e06429c-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s102/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>aerial weather observing systems;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e06429d-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s102/b/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>high performance computing and information technology and wireless communication networks;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e06429e-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s102/b/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau>advanced numerical weather prediction systems and forecasting tools and techniques that improve the forecasting of timing, track, intensity, and severity of high impact weather, including through—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e06429f-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s102/b/3/D/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the development of more effective mesoscale models;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e0642a0-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s102/b/3/D/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>more effective use of existing, and the development of new, regional and national cloud-resolving models;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e0642a1-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s102/b/3/D/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>enhanced global weather models; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e0642a2-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s102/b/3/D/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>integrated assessment models;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0642a3-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s102/b/3/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>quantitative assessment tools for measuring the impact and value of data and observing systems, including Observing System Simulation Experiments (as described in section 107), Observing System Experiments, and Analyses of Alternatives;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0642a4-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s102/b/3/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>atmospheric chemistry and interactions essential to accurately characterizing atmospheric composition and predicting meteorological processes, including cloud microphysical, precipitation, and atmospheric electrification processes, to more effectively understand their role in severe weather; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0642a5-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s102/b/3/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><content>additional sources of weather data and information, including commercial observing systems.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0642a6-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s102/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>A technology transfer initiative, carried out jointly and in coordination with the Director of the National Weather Service, and in cooperation with the United States weather industry and academic partners, to ensure continuous development and transition of the latest scientific and technological advances into operations of the National Weather Service and to establish a process to sunset outdated and expensive operational methods and tools to enable cost-effective transfer of new methods and tools into operations.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0642a7-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s102/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Extramural Research</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0642a8-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s102/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0642a9-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Collaboration.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out the program under this section, the Assistant Administrator for Oceanic and Atmospheric Research shall collaborate with and support the non-Federal weather research community, which includes <page identifier="/us/stat/131/94">131 STAT. 94</page> institutions of higher education, private entities, and nongovernmental organizations, by making funds available through competitive grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0642aa-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s102/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Sense of congress</inline>.—</heading><content>It is the sense of Congress that not less than 30 percent of the funds for weather research and development at the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research should be made available for the purpose described in paragraph (1).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0642ab-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s102/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Each year, concurrent with the annual budget request submitted by the President to Congress under <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105">section 1105 of title 31, United States Code</ref>, for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Under Secretary shall submit to Congress a description of current and planned activities under this section.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d153940e593" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s103" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="103">SEC. 103. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0669bc-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s8513">15 USC 8513</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>TORNADO WARNING IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0690cd-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s103/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0690ce-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Collaboration.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary, in collaboration with the United States weather industry and academic partners, shall establish a tornado warning improvement and extension program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0690cf-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s103/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Goal</inline>.—</heading><content>The goal of such program shall be to reduce the loss of life and economic losses from tornadoes through the development and extension of accurate, effective, and timely tornado forecasts, predictions, and warnings, including the prediction of tornadoes beyond 1 hour in advance.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0690d0-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s103/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0690d1-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0690d2-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program Plan</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Administrator for Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, in coordination with the Director of the National Weather Service, shall develop a program plan that details the specific research, development, and technology transfer activities, as well as corresponding resources and timelines, necessary to achieve the program goal.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0690d3-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s103/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0690d4-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Budget for Plan Submittal</inline>.—</heading><content>Following completion of the plan, the Under Secretary, acting through the Assistant Administrator for Oceanic and Atmospheric Research and in coordination with the Director of the National Weather Service, shall, not less frequently than once each year, submit to Congress a proposed budget corresponding with the activities identified in the plan.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d153940e650" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s104" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="104">SEC. 104. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0690d5-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s8514">15 USC 8514</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>HURRICANE FORECAST IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e06def6-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s104/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e06def7-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Collaboration.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary, in collaboration with the United States weather industry and such academic entities as the Administrator considers appropriate, shall maintain a project to improve hurricane forecasting.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e06def8-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s104/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Goal</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The goal of the project maintained under subsection (a) shall be to develop and extend accurate hurricane forecasts and warnings in order to reduce loss of life, injury, and damage to the economy, with a focus on—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e06def9-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s104/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>improving the prediction of rapid intensification and track of hurricanes;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e06defa-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s104/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>improving the forecast and communication of storm surges from hurricanes; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e06defb-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s104/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>incorporating risk communication research to create more effective watch and warning products.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e06defc-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s104/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e06defd-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e06defe-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Project Plan</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary, acting through the Assistant Administrator for Oceanic and Atmospheric Research <page identifier="/us/stat/131/95">131 STAT. 95</page> and in consultation with the Director of the National Weather Service, shall develop a plan for the project maintained under subsection (a) that details the specific research, development, and technology transfer activities, as well as corresponding resources and timelines, necessary to achieve the goal set forth in subsection (b).</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d153940e715" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s105" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="105">SEC. 105. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e06deff-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e06df00-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e06df01-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s8515">15 USC 8515</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>WEATHER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x6e070612-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and not less frequently than once each year thereafter, the Under Secretary, acting through the Assistant Administrator for Oceanic and Atmospheric Research and in coordination with the Director of the National Weather Service and the Assistant Administrator for Satellite and Information Services, shall issue a research and development and research to operations plan to restore and maintain United States leadership in numerical weather prediction and forecasting that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e070613-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s105/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>describes the forecasting skill and technology goals, objectives, and progress of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in carrying out the program conducted under section 102;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e070614-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s105/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>identifies and prioritizes specific research and development activities, and performance metrics, weighted to meet the operational weather mission of the National Weather Service to achieve a weather-ready Nation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e070615-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s105/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>describes how the program will collaborate with stakeholders, including the United States weather industry and academic partners; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e070616-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s105/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e070617-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><content>identifies, through consultation with the National Science Foundation, the United States weather industry, and academic partners, research necessary to enhance the integration of social science knowledge into weather forecast and warning processes, including to improve the communication of threat information necessary to enable improved severe weather planning and decisionmaking on the part of individuals and communities.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d153940e754" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s106" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="106">SEC. 106. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e070618-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s8516">15 USC 8516</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>OBSERVING SYSTEM PLANNING.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x6e072d29-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Under Secretary shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e072d2a-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s106/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e072d2b-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Lists.</p></sidenote><content>develop and maintain a prioritized list of observation data requirements necessary to ensure weather forecasting capabilities to protect life and property to the maximum extent practicable;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e072d2c-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s106/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>consistent with section 107, utilize Observing System Simulation Experiments, Observing System Experiments, Analyses of Alternatives, and other appropriate assessment tools to ensure continuous systemic evaluations of the observing systems, data, and information needed to meet the requirements of paragraph (1), including options to maximize observational capabilities and their cost-effectiveness;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e072d2d-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s106/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>identify current and potential future data gaps in observing capabilities related to the requirements listed under paragraph (1); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e072d2e-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s106/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>determine a range of options to address gaps identified under paragraph (3).<page identifier="/us/stat/131/96">131 STAT. 96</page></content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d153940e792" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s107" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="107">SEC. 107. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e07543f-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessments.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e075440-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e075441-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s8517">15 USC 8517</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>OBSERVING SYSTEM SIMULATION EXPERIMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e07f082-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s107/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In support of the requirements of section 106, the Assistant Administrator for Oceanic and Atmospheric Research shall undertake Observing System Simulation Experiments, or such other quantitative assessments as the Assistant Administrator considers appropriate, to quantitatively assess the relative value and benefits of observing capabilities and systems. Technical and scientific Observing System Simulation Experiment evaluations—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e07f083-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s107/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>may include assessments of the impact of observing capabilities on—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e07f084-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s107/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>global weather prediction;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e07f085-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s107/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>hurricane track and intensity forecasting;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e07f086-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s107/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>tornado warning lead times and accuracy;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e07f087-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s107/a/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>prediction of mid-latitude severe local storm outbreaks; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e07f088-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s107/a/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>prediction of storms that have the potential to cause extreme precipitation and flooding lasting from 6 hours to 1 week; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e07f089-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s107/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>shall be conducted in cooperation with other appropriate entities within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, other Federal agencies, the United States weather industry, and academic partners to ensure the technical and scientific merit of results from Observing System Simulation Experiments or other appropriate quantitative assessment methodologies.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e07f08a-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s107/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Observing System Simulation Experiments shall quantitatively—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e07f08b-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s107/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>determine the potential impact of proposed space-based, suborbital, and in situ observing systems on analyses and forecasts, including potential impacts on extreme weather events across all parts of the Nation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e07f08c-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s107/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>evaluate and compare observing system design options; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e07f08d-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s107/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>assess the relative capabilities and costs of various observing systems and combinations of observing systems in providing data necessary to protect life and property.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e07f08e-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s107/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Implementation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Observing System Simulation Experiments—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e07f08f-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s107/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>shall be conducted prior to the acquisition of major Government-owned or Government-leased operational observing systems, including polar-orbiting and geostationary satellite systems, with a lifecycle cost of more than $500,000,000; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e07f090-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s107/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>shall be conducted prior to the purchase of any major new commercially provided data with a lifecycle cost of more than $500,000,000.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e07f091-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s107/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e07f092-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Priority Observing System Simulation Experiments</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e07f093-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s107/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Global navigation satellite system radio occultation</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Administrator for Oceanic and Atmospheric Research shall complete an Observing System Simulation Experiment to assess the value of data from Global Navigation Satellite System Radio Occultation.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e07f094-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s107/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Geostationary hyperspectral sounder global constellation</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Administrator for Oceanic <page identifier="/us/stat/131/97">131 STAT. 97</page> and Atmospheric Research shall complete an Observing System Simulation Experiment to assess the value of data from a geostationary hyperspectral sounder global constellation.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e07f095-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s107/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e07f096-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Results</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon completion of all Observing System Simulation Experiments, the Assistant Administrator shall make available to the public the results an assessment of related private and public sector weather data sourcing options, including their availability, affordability, and cost-effectiveness. Such assessments shall be developed in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t51/s50503">section 50503 of title 51, United States Code</ref>.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d153940e943" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s108" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="108">SEC. 108. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e07f097-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e07f098-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e07f099-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s8518">15 USC 8518</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ANNUAL REPORT ON COMPUTING RESOURCES PRIORITIZATION.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x6e0817aa-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act and not less frequently than once each year thereafter, the Under Secretary, acting through the Chief Information Officer of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and in coordination with the Assistant Administrator for Oceanic and Atmospheric Research and the Director of the National Weather Service, shall produce and make publicly available a report that explains how the Under Secretary intends—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0817ab-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s108/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>to continually support upgrades to pursue the fastest, most powerful, and cost-effective high performance computing technologies in support of its weather prediction mission;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0817ac-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s108/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>to ensure a balance between the research to operations requirements to develop the next generation of regional and global models as well as highly reliable operational models;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e083ebd-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s108/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>to take advantage of advanced development concepts to, as appropriate, make next generation weather prediction models available in beta-test mode to operational forecasters, the United States weather industry, and partners in academic and Government research; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e083ebe-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s108/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>to use existing computing resources to improve advanced research and operational weather prediction.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d153940e979" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s109" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="109">SEC. 109. </num><heading>UNITED STATES WEATHER RESEARCH PROGRAM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x6e088cdf-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 108 of the Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act of 1992 (<ref href="/us/pl/102/567">Public Law 102–567</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t15/s313">15 U.S.C. 313 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e088ce0-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s109/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>in subsection (a)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e088ce1-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s109/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (3), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e088ce2-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s109/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (4), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e088ce3-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s109/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (4) the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y6e08b3f4-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e08b3f5-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><chapeau>submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives, not less frequently than once each year, a report, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e08b3f6-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e08b3f7-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Lists.</p></sidenote><content>a list of ongoing research projects;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e08b3f8-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>project goals and a point of contact for each project;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e08b3f9-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the five projects related to weather observations, short-term weather, or subseasonal forecasts within Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research that are closest to operationalization;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e08db0a-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau>for each project referred to in subparagraph (C)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e08db0b-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the potential benefit;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e08db0c-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>any barrier to operationalization; and<page identifier="/us/stat/131/98">131 STAT. 98</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e08db0d-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>the plan for operationalization, including which line office will financially support the project and how much the line office intends to spend;</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y6e08db0e-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>establish teams with staff from the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research and the National Weather Service to oversee the operationalization of research products developed by the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y6e08db0f-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>develop mechanisms for research priorities of the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research to be informed by the relevant line offices within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the relevant user community, and the weather enterprise;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y6e08db10-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><content>develop an internal mechanism to track the progress of each research project within the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research and mechanisms to terminate a project that is not adequately progressing;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y6e08db11-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">“(9) </num><content>develop and implement a system to track whether extramural research grant goals were accomplished;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y6e08db12-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">“(10) </num><content>provide facilities for products developed by the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research to be tested in operational simulations, such as test beds; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y6e08db13-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="11">“(11) </num><content>encourage academic collaboration with the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research and the National Weather Service by facilitating visiting scholars.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e08db14-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s109/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e08db15-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s109/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following new subsection:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e08db16-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Subseasonal Defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this section, the term ‘<term>subseasonal</term>’ means the time range between 2 weeks and 3 months.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d153940e1147" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s110" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="110">SEC. 110. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e08db17-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s8519">15 USC 8519</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e090228-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s110/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Fiscal Years 2017 and 2018</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For each of fiscal years 2017 and 2018, there are authorized to be appropriated to Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e090229-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s110/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>$111,516,000 to carry out this title, of which—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e09022a-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s110/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>$85,758,000 is authorized for weather laboratories and cooperative institutes; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e09022b-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s110/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>$25,758,000 is authorized for weather and air chemistry research programs; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e09022c-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s110/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>an additional amount of $20,000,000 for the joint technology transfer initiative described in section 102(b)(4).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e09022d-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tI/s110/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>No additional funds are authorized to carry out this title and the amendments made by this title.</content></subsection> </section> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading>SUBSEASONAL AND SEASONAL FORECASTING INNOVATION</heading> <section id="d153940e1202" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tII/s201" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="201">SEC. 201. </num><heading>IMPROVING SUBSEASONAL AND SEASONAL FORECASTS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x6e09775e-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 1762 of the Food Security Act of 1985 (<ref href="/us/pl/99/198">Public Law 99–198</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t15/s313">15 U.S.C. 313 note</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e09775f-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tII/s201/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in subsection (a), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(a)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(a) <headingText class="smallCaps">Findings.—</headingText></quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e097760-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tII/s201/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(b)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>(b) <headingText class="smallCaps">Policy.—</headingText></quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e097761-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tII/s201/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/131/99">131 STAT. 99</page> <quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0a61c2-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Functions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Under Secretary, acting through the Director of the National Weather Service and the heads of such other programs of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration as the Under Secretary considers appropriate, shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0a61c3-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>collect and utilize information in order to make usable, reliable, and timely foundational forecasts of subseasonal and seasonal temperature and precipitation;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0a61c4-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>leverage existing research and models from the weather enterprise to improve the forecasts under paragraph (1);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0a61c5-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><chapeau>determine and provide information on how the forecasted conditions under paragraph (1) may impact—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0a61c6-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the number and severity of droughts, fires, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, heat waves, coastal inundation, winter storms, high impact weather, or other relevant natural disasters;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0a61c7-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>snowpack; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0a61c8-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>sea ice conditions; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0a61c9-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>develop an Internet clearinghouse to provide the forecasts under paragraph (1) and the information under paragraphs (1) and (3) on both national and regional levels.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0a61ca-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0a61cb-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Communication</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the National Weather Service shall provide the forecasts under paragraph (1) of subsection (c) and the information on their impacts under paragraph (3) of such subsection to the public, including public and private entities engaged in planning and preparedness, such as National Weather Service Core partners at the Federal, regional, State, tribal, and local levels of government.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0a61cc-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Under Secretary shall build upon existing forecasting and assessment programs and partnerships, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0a61cd-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>by designating research and monitoring activities related to subseasonal and seasonal forecasts as a priority in one or more solicitations of the Cooperative Institutes of the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0a61ce-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>by contributing to the interagency Earth System Prediction Capability; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0a61cf-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0a61d0-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><content>by consulting with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Homeland Security to determine the highest priority subseasonal and seasonal forecast needs to enhance national security.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0a61d1-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Forecast Communication Coordinators</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0a61d2-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary shall foster effective communication, understanding, and use of the forecasts by the intended users of the information described in subsection (d). This may include assistance to States for forecast communication coordinators to enable local interpretation and planning based on the information.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0a61d3-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>For each State that requests assistance under this subsection, the Under Secretary may—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0a61d4-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>provide funds to support an individual in that State—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e0a61d5-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>to serve as a liaison among the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, other Federal departments and agencies, the weather enterprise, the State, and relevant interests within that State; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e0a61d6-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>to receive the forecasts and information under subsection (c) and disseminate the forecasts and <page identifier="/us/stat/131/100">131 STAT. 100</page> information throughout the State, including to county and tribal governments; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0a61d7-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>require matching funds of at least 50 percent, from the State, a university, a nongovernmental organization, a trade association, or the private sector.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0a61d8-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Limitation</inline>.—</heading><content>Assistance to an individual State under this subsection shall not exceed $100,000 in a fiscal year.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0a61d9-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">“(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Cooperation From Other Federal Agencies</inline>.—</heading><content>Each Federal department and agency shall cooperate as appropriate with the Under Secretary in carrying out this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0a61da-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">“(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0a61db-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017, the Under Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0a61dc-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0a61dd-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>an analysis of the how information from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on subseasonal and seasonal forecasts, as provided under subsection (c), is utilized in public planning and preparedness;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0a61de-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>specific plans and goals for the continued development of the subseasonal and seasonal forecasts and related products described in subsection (c); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0a61df-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>an identification of research, monitoring, observing, and forecasting requirements to meet the goals described in subparagraph (B).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0a61e0-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><content>In developing the report under paragraph (1), the Under Secretary shall consult with relevant Federal, regional, State, tribal, and local government agencies, research institutions, and the private sector.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0a61e1-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Definitions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this section:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0a61e2-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Foundational forecast</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>foundational forecast</term>’ means basic weather observation and forecast data, largely in raw form, before further processing is applied.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0a61e3-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">National weather service core partners</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>National Weather Service core partners</term>’ means government and nongovernment entities which are directly involved in the preparation or dissemination of, or discussions involving, hazardous weather or other emergency information put out by the National Weather Service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0a61e4-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Seasonal</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>seasonal</term>’ means the time range between 3 months and 2 years.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0a61e5-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">State</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>State</term>’ means a State, a territory, or possession of the United States, including a Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0a61e6-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Subseasonal</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>subseasonal</term>’ means the time range between 2 weeks and 3 months.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0a61e7-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Under secretary</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>Under Secretary</term>’ means the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0a61e8-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Weather industry and weather enterprise</inline>.—</heading><content>The terms ‘weather industry’ and ‘weather enterprise’ are interchangeable in this section and include individuals and organizations from public, private, and academic sectors that contribute to the research, development, and production of weather forecast products, and primary consumers of these weather forecast products.<page identifier="/us/stat/131/101">131 STAT. 101</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0a61e9-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="j">“(j) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>For each of fiscal years 2017 and 2018, there are authorized out of funds appropriated to the National Weather Service, $26,500,000 to carry out the activities of this section.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading>WEATHER SATELLITE AND DATA INNOVATION</heading> <section id="d153940e1549" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s301" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="301">SEC. 301. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0a61ea-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s8531">15 USC 8531 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION SATELLITE AND DATA MANAGEMENT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0b996b-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s301/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Short-Term Management of Environmental Observations</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0b996c-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s301/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Microsatellite constellations</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0b996d-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s301/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Under Secretary shall complete and operationalize the Constellation Observing System for Meteorology, Ionosphere, and Climate–1 and Climate–2 (COSMIC) in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e0b996e-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s301/a/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by deploying constellations of microsatellites in both the equatorial and polar orbits;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e0b996f-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s301/a/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by integrating the resulting data and research into all national operational and research weather forecast models; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e0b9970-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s301/a/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by ensuring that the resulting data of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s COSMIC–1 and COSMIC–2 programs are free and open to all communities.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0b9971-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s301/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual reports</inline>.—</heading><content>Not less frequently than once each year until the Under Secretary has completed and operationalized the program described in subparagraph (A) pursuant to such subparagraph, the Under Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the status of the efforts of the Under Secretary to carry out such subparagraph.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0b9972-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s301/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Integration of ocean and coastal data from the integrated ocean observing system</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In National<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0b9973-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote> Weather Service Regions where the Director of the National Weather Service determines that ocean and coastal data would improve forecasts, the Director, in consultation with the Assistant Administrator for Oceanic and Atmospheric Research and the Assistant Administrator of the National Ocean Service, shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0b9974-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s301/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>integrate additional coastal and ocean observations, and other data and research, from the Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) into regional weather forecasts to improve weather forecasts and forecasting decision support systems; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0b9975-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s301/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>support the development of real-time data sharing products and forecast products in collaboration with the regional associations of such system, including contributions from the private sector, academia, and research institutions to ensure timely and accurate use of ocean and coastal data in regional forecasts.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0b9976-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s301/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Existing monitoring and observation-capability</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary shall identify degradation of existing monitoring and observation capabilities that could lead to a reduction in forecast quality.<page identifier="/us/stat/131/102">131 STAT. 102</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0b9977-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s301/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Specifications for new satellite systems or data determined by operational needs</inline>.—</heading><content>In developing specifications for any satellite systems or data to follow the Joint Polar Satellite System, Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites, and any other satellites, in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary shall ensure the specifications are determined to the extent practicable by the recommendations of the reports under subsection (b) of this section.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0b9978-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s301/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Independent Study on Future of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Satellite Systems and Data</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0b9979-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s301/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Agreement</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0b997a-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s301/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary shall seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to perform the services covered by this subsection.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0b997b-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s301/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Timing</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary shall seek to enter into the agreement described in subparagraph (A) before September 30, 2018.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0b997c-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s301/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0b997d-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s301/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Under an agreement between the Under Secretary and the National Academy of Sciences under this subsection, the National Academy of Sciences shall conduct a study on matters concerning future satellite data needs.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0b997e-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s301/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In conducting the study under subparagraph (A), the National Academy of Sciences shall—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e0b997f-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s301/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0b9980-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0b9981-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tion.</p></sidenote><content>develop recommendations on how to make the data portfolio of the Administration more robust and cost-effective;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e0b9982-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s301/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0b9983-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>assess the costs and benefits of moving toward a constellation of many small satellites, standardizing satellite bus design, relying more on the purchasing of data, or acquiring data from other sources or methods;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e0b9984-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s301/b/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>identify the environmental observations that are essential to the performance of weather models, based on an assessment of Federal, academic, and private sector weather research, and the cost of obtaining the environmental data;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e0b9985-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s301/b/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>identify environmental observations that improve the quality of operational and research weather models in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e0b9986-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s301/b/2/B/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>identify and prioritize new environmental observations that could contribute to existing and future weather models; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e0b9987-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s301/b/2/B/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0b9988-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0b9989-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>develop recommendations on a portfolio of environmental observations that balances essential, quality-improving, and new data, private and nonprivate sources, and space-based and Earth-based sources.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0b998a-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s301/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Deadline and report</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out the study under subparagraph (A), the National Academy of Sciences shall complete and transmit to the Under Secretary a report containing the findings of the National Academy of Sciences with respect to the study not later than 2 <page identifier="/us/stat/131/103">131 STAT. 103</page> years after the date on which the Administrator enters into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences under paragraph (1)(A).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0b998b-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s301/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Alternate organization</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0b998c-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s301/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If the Under Secretary is unable within the period prescribed in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) to enter into an agreement described in subparagraph (A) of such paragraph with the National Academy of Sciences on terms acceptable to the Under Secretary, the Under Secretary shall seek to enter into such an agreement with another appropriate organization that—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e0b998d-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s301/b/3/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>is not part of the Federal Government;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e0b998e-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s301/b/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>operates as a not-for-profit entity; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e0b998f-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s301/b/3/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>has expertise and objectivity comparable to that of the National Academy of Sciences.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0b9990-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s301/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Under Secretary enters into an agreement with another organization as described in subparagraph (A), any reference in this subsection to the National Academy of Sciences shall be treated as a reference to the other organization.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0b9991-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s301/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>There are authorized to be appropriated, out of funds appropriated to National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service, to carry out this subsection $1,000,000 for the period encompassing fiscal years 2018 through 2019.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d153940e1820" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s302" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="302">SEC. 302. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0b9992-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s8532">15 USC 8532</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>COMMERCIAL WEATHER DATA.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0cab03-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s302/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Data and Hosted Satellite Payloads</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Commerce may enter into agreements for—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0cab04-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s302/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0cab05-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><content>the purchase of weather data through contracts with commercial providers; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0cab06-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s302/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>the placement of weather satellite instruments on cohosted government or private payloads.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0cab07-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s302/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Strategy</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0cab08-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s302/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0cab09-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0cab0a-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Under Secretary, shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a strategy to enable the procurement of quality commercial weather data. The strategy shall assess the range of commercial opportunities, including public-private partnerships, for obtaining surface-based, aviation-based, and space-based weather observations.<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0cab0b-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote> The strategy shall include the expected cost-effectiveness of these opportunities as well as provide a plan for procuring data, including an expected implementation timeline, from these nongovernmental sources, as appropriate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0cab0c-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s302/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The strategy shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0cab0d-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s302/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0cab0e-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>an analysis of financial or other benefits to, and risks associated with, acquiring commercial weather data or services, including through multiyear acquisition approaches;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0cab0f-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s302/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>an identification of methods to address planning, programming, budgeting, and execution challenges to such approaches, including—<page identifier="/us/stat/131/104">131 STAT. 104</page></chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e0cab10-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s302/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>how standards will be set to ensure that data is reliable and effective;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e0cab11-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s302/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>how data may be acquired through commercial experimental or innovative techniques and then evaluated for integration into operational use;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e0cab12-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s302/b/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>how to guarantee public access to all forecast-critical data to ensure that the United States weather industry and the public continue to have access to information critical to their work; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e0cab13-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s302/b/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>in accordance with <ref href="/us/usc/t51/s50503">section 50503 of title 51, United States Code</ref>, methods to address potential termination liability or cancellation costs associated with weather data or service contracts; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0cab14-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s302/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>an identification of any changes needed in the requirements development and approval processes of the Department of Commerce to facilitate effective and efficient implementation of such strategy.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0cab15-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s302/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority for agreements</inline>.—</heading><content>The Assistant Administrator for National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service may enter into multiyear agreements necessary to carry out the strategy developed under this subsection.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0cab16-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s302/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0cab17-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadlines.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot Program</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0cab18-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s302/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0cab19-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Publication.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Criteria</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary shall publish data and metadata standards and specifications for space-based commercial weather data, including radio occultation data, and, as soon as possible, geostationary hyperspectral sounder data.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0cab1a-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s302/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Pilot contracts</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0cab1b-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s302/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contracts</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary shall, through an open competition, enter into at least one pilot contract with one or more private sector entities capable of providing data that meet the standards and specifications set by the Under Secretary for providing commercial weather data in a manner that allows the Under Secretary to calibrate and evaluate the data for its use in National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration meteorological models.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0cab1c-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s302/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0cab1d-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0cab1e-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Criteria.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment of data viability</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than the date that is 3 years after the date on which the Under Secretary enters into a contract under subparagraph (A), the Under Secretary shall assess and submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives the results of a determination of the extent to which data provided under the contract entered into under subparagraph (A) meet the criteria published under paragraph (1) and the extent to which the pilot program has demonstrated—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e0cd22f-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s302/c/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>the viability of assimilating the commercially provided data into National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration meteorological models;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e0cd230-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s302/c/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>whether, and by how much, the data add value to weather forecasts; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e0cd231-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s302/c/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>the accuracy, quality, timeliness, validity, reliability, usability, information technology security, and cost-effectiveness of obtaining commercial weather data from private sector providers.<page identifier="/us/stat/131/105">131 STAT. 105</page></content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0cd232-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s302/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>For each of fiscal years 2017 through 2020, there are authorized to be appropriated for procurement, acquisition, and construction at National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service, $6,000,000 to carry out this subsection.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0cd233-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s302/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Obtaining Future Data</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>If an assessment under subsection (c)(2)(B) demonstrates the ability of commercial weather data to meet data and metadata standards and specifications published under subsection (c)(1), the Under Secretary shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0cd234-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s302/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>where appropriate, cost-effective, and feasible, obtain commercial weather data from private sector providers;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0cd235-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s302/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>as early as possible in the acquisition process for any future National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration meteorological space system, consider whether there is a suitable, cost-effective, commercial capability available or that will be available to meet any or all of the observational requirements by the planned operational date of the system;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0cd236-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s302/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0cd237-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>if a suitable, cost-effective, commercial capability is or will be available as described in paragraph (2), determine whether it is in the national interest to develop a governmental meteorological space system; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0cd238-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s302/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0cd239-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><content>submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report detailing any determination made under paragraphs (2) and (3).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0cd23a-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s302/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Data Sharing Practices</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary shall continue to meet the international meteorological agreements into which the Under Secretary has entered, including practices set forth through World Meteorological Organization Resolution 40.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d153940e2068" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIII/s303" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="303">SEC. 303. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0cd23b-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s8533">15 USC 8533</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>UNNECESSARY DUPLICATION.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  In meeting the requirements under this title, the Under Secretary shall avoid unnecessary duplication between public and private sources of data and the corresponding expenditure of funds and employment of personnel.</content></section> <num value="IV">TITLE IV—</num><heading>FEDERAL WEATHER COORDINATION</heading> <section id="d153940e2086" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s401" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="401">SEC. 401. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0cd23c-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s8541">15 USC 8541</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION SERVICES WORKING GROUP.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0d476d-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s401/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Science Advisory Board shall continue to maintain a standing working group named the Environmental Information Services Working Group (in this section referred to as the “Working Group”)—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0d476e-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s401/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>to provide advice for prioritizing weather research initiatives at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to produce real improvement in weather forecasting;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0d476f-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s401/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>to provide advice on existing or emerging technologies or techniques that can be found in private industry or the research community that could be incorporated into forecasting at the National Weather Service to improve forecasting skill;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0d4770-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s401/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>to identify opportunities to improve—<page identifier="/us/stat/131/106">131 STAT. 106</page></chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0d4771-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s401/a/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>communications between weather forecasters, Federal, State, local, tribal, and other emergency management personnel, and the public; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0d4772-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s401/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>communications and partnerships among the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the private and academic sectors; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0d4773-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s401/a/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>to address such other matters as the Science Advisory Board requests of the Working Group.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0d4774-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s401/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Composition</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0d4775-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s401/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Working Group shall be composed of leading experts and innovators from all relevant fields of science and engineering including atmospheric chemistry, atmospheric physics, meteorology, hydrology, social science, risk communications, electrical engineering, and computer sciences. In carrying out this section, the Working Group may organize into subpanels.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0d4776-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s401/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Number</inline>.—</heading><content>The Working Group shall be composed of no fewer than 15 members. Nominees for the Working Group may be forwarded by the Working Group for approval by the Science Advisory Board. Members of the Working Group may choose a chair (or co-chairs) from among their number with approval by the Science Advisory Board.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0d4777-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s401/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not less frequently than once each year, the Working Group shall transmit to the Science Advisory Board for submission to the Under Secretary a report on progress made by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in adopting the Working Group’s recommendations. The Science Advisory Board shall transmit this report to the Under Secretary. Within 30 days of receipt of such report, the Under Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a copy of such report.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d153940e2173" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s402" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="402">SEC. 402. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0d4778-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s8542">15 USC 8542</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>INTERAGENCY WEATHER RESEARCH AND FORECAST INNOVATION COORDINATION.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0d9599-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s402/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall establish an Interagency Committee for Advancing Weather Services to improve coordination of relevant weather research and forecast innovation activities across the Federal Government. The Interagency Committee shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0d959a-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s402/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0d959b-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0d959c-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>include participation by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Federal Aviation Administration, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and its constituent elements, the National Science Foundation, and such other agencies involved in weather forecasting research as the President determines are appropriate;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0d959d-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s402/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>identify and prioritize top forecast needs and coordinate those needs against budget requests and program initiatives across participating offices and agencies; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0d959e-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s402/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>share information regarding operational needs and forecasting improvements across relevant agencies.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0d959f-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s402/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Co-Chair</inline>.—</heading><content>The Federal Coordinator for Meteorology shall serve as a co-chair of this panel.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0d95a0-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s402/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Further Coordination</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall take such other steps as are necessary to coordinate the activities of the Federal Government <page identifier="/us/stat/131/107">131 STAT. 107</page> with those of the United States weather industry, State governments, emergency managers, and academic researchers.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d153940e2234" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s403" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="403">SEC. 403. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0d95a1-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s8543">15 USC 8543</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>OFFICE OF OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH AND NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE EXCHANGE PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0dbcb2-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s403/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Assistant Administrator for Oceanic and Atmospheric Research and the Director of National Weather Service may establish a program to detail Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research personnel to the National Weather Service and National Weather Service personnel to the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0dbcb3-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s403/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Goal</inline>.—</heading><content>The goal of this program is to enhance forecasting innovation through regular, direct interaction between the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research’s world-class scientists and the National Weather Service’s operational staff.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0dbcb4-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s403/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><content>The program shall allow up to 10 Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research staff and National Weather Service staff to spend up to 1 year on detail. Candidates shall be jointly selected by the Assistant Administrator for Oceanic and Atmospheric Research and the Director of the National Weather Service.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0dbcb5-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s403/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Not less frequently than once each year, the Under Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report on participation in such program and shall highlight any innovations that come from this interaction.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d153940e2280" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s404" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="404">SEC. 404. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0dbcb6-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s8544">15 USC 8544</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>VISITING FELLOWS AT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0de3c7-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s404/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the National Weather Service may establish a program to host postdoctoral fellows and academic researchers at any of the National Centers for Environmental Prediction.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0de3c8-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s404/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Goal</inline>.—</heading><content>This program shall be designed to provide direct interaction between forecasters and talented academic and private sector researchers in an effort to bring innovation to forecasting tools and techniques to the National Weather Service.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0de3c9-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s404/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Selection and Appointment</inline>.—</heading><content>Such fellows shall be competitively selected and appointed for a term not to exceed 1 year.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d153940e2318" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s405" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="405">SEC. 405. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0de3ca-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s8545">15 USC 8545</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>WARNING COORDINATION METEOROLOGISTS AT WEATHER FORECAST OFFICES OF NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0ea71b-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s405/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation of Warning Coordination Meteorologists</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0ea71c-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s405/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the National Weather Service shall designate at least one warning coordination meteorologist at each weather forecast office of the National Weather Service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0ea71d-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s405/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">No additional employees authorized</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize or require a change in the authorized number of full time equivalent employees in the National Weather Service or otherwise result in the employment of any additional employees.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0ea71e-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s405/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Performance by other employees</inline>.—</heading><content>Performance of the responsibilities outlined in this section is not limited to the warning coordination meteorologist position.<page identifier="/us/stat/131/108">131 STAT. 108</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0ea71f-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s405/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Primary Role of Warning Coordination Meteorologists</inline>.—</heading><content>The primary role of the warning coordination meteorologist shall be to carry out the responsibilities required by this section.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0ea720-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s405/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0ea721-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s405/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to paragraph (2), consistent with the analysis described in section 409, and in order to increase impact-based decision support services, each warning coordination meteorologist designated under subsection (a) shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0ea722-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s405/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>be responsible for providing service to the geographic area of responsibility covered by the weather forecast office at which the warning coordination meteorologist is employed to help ensure that users of products of the National Weather Service can respond effectively to improve outcomes from weather events;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0ea723-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s405/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>liaise with users of products and services of the National Weather Service, such as the public, media outlets, users in the aviation, marine, and agricultural communities, and forestry, land, and water management interests, to evaluate the adequacy and usefulness of the products and services of the National Weather Service;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0ea724-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s405/c/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0ea725-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Collaboration.</p></sidenote><content>collaborate with such weather forecast offices and State, local, and tribal government agencies as the Director considers appropriate in developing, proposing, and implementing plans to develop, modify, or tailor products and services of the National Weather Service to improve the usefulness of such products and services;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0ea726-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s405/c/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>ensure the maintenance and accuracy of severe weather call lists, appropriate office severe weather policy or procedures, and other severe weather or dissemination methodologies or strategies; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0ea727-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s405/c/1/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>work closely with State, local, and tribal emergency management agencies, and other agencies related to disaster management, to ensure a planned, coordinated, and effective preparedness and response effort.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0ea728-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s405/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Other staff</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director may assign a responsibility set forth in paragraph (1) to such other staff as the Director considers appropriate to carry out such responsibility.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0ea729-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s405/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Additional Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0ea72a-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s405/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subject to paragraph (2), a warning coordination meteorologist designated under subsection (a) may—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0ea72b-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s405/d/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>work with a State agency to develop plans for promoting more effective use of products and services of the National Weather Service throughout the State;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0ece3c-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s405/d/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>identify priority community preparedness objectives;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0ece3d-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s405/d/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>develop plans to meet the objectives identified under paragraph (2); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0ece3e-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s405/d/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>conduct severe weather event preparedness planning and citizen education efforts with and through various State, local, and tribal government agencies and other disaster management-related organizations.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0ece3f-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s405/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Other staff</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director may assign a responsibility set forth in paragraph (1) to such other staff as the Director considers appropriate to carry out such responsibility.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0ece40-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s405/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Placement With State and Local Emergency Managers</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/131/109">131 STAT. 109</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0ece41-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s405/e/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out this section, the Director of the National Weather Service may place a warning coordination meteorologist designated under subsection (a) with a State or local emergency manager if the Director considers doing so is necessary or convenient to carry out this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0ece42-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s405/e/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0ece43-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Treatment</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Director determines that the placement of a warning coordination meteorologist placed with a State or local emergency manager under paragraph (1) is near a weather forecast office of the National Weather Service, such placement shall be treated as designation of the warning coordination meteorologist at such weather forecast office for purposes of subsection (a).</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d153940e2509" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s406" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="406">SEC. 406. </num><heading>IMPROVING NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION COMMUNICATION OF HAZARDOUS WEATHER AND WATER EVENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0fdfb4-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s406/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Purpose of System</inline>.—</heading><content>For purposes of the assessment required by subsection (b)(1)(A), the purpose of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration system for issuing watches and warnings regarding hazardous weather and water events shall be risk communication to the general public that informs action to prevent loss of life and property.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e0fdfb5-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s406/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Assessment of System</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0fdfb6-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s406/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0fdfb7-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0fdfb8-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s406/b/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>assess the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration system for issuing watches and warnings regarding hazardous weather and water events; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0fdfb9-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s406/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e0fdfba-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><content>submit to Congress a report on the findings of the Under Secretary with respect to the assessment conducted under subparagraph (A).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e0fdfbb-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s406/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The assessment required by paragraph (1)(A) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1006cc-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s406/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e1006cd-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>An evaluation of whether the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration system for issuing watches and warnings regarding hazardous weather and water events meets the purpose described in subsection (a).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1006ce-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s406/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e1006cf-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e1006d0-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><chapeau>Development of recommendations for—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e1006d1-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s406/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>legislative and administrative action to improve the system described in paragraph (1)(A); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e1006d2-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s406/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>such research as the Under Secretary considers necessary to address the focus areas described in paragraph (3).</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1006d3-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s406/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Focus areas</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The assessment required by paragraph (1)(A) shall focus on the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1006d4-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s406/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Ways to communicate the risks posed by hazardous weather or water events to the public that are most likely to result in action to mitigate the risk.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1006d5-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s406/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Ways to communicate the risks posed by hazardous weather or water events to the public as broadly and rapidly as practicable.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1006d6-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s406/b/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Ways to preserve the benefits of the existing watches and warnings system.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1006d7-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s406/b/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Ways to maintain the utility of the watches and warnings system for Government and commercial users of the system.<page identifier="/us/stat/131/110">131 STAT. 110</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1006d8-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s406/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In conducting the assessment required by paragraph (1)(A), the Under Secretary shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1006d9-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s406/b/4/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>consult with such line offices within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration as the Under Secretary considers relevant, including the National Ocean Service, the National Weather Service, and the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1006da-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s406/b/4/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>consult with individuals in the academic sector, including individuals in the field of social and behavioral sciences, and other weather services;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1006db-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s406/b/4/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>consult with media outlets that will be distributing the watches and warnings;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1006dc-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s406/b/4/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>consult with non-Federal forecasters that produce alternate severe weather risk communication products;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1006dd-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s406/b/4/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>consult with emergency planners and responders, including State and local emergency management agencies, and other government users of the watches and warnings system, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Office of Personnel Management, the Coast Guard, and such other Federal agencies as the Under Secretary determines rely on watches and warnings for operational decisions; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1006de-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s406/b/4/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><content>make use of the services of the National Academy of Sciences, as the Under Secretary considers necessary and practicable, including contracting with the National Research Council to review the scientific and technical soundness of the assessment required by paragraph (1)(A), including the recommendations developed under paragraph (2)(B).</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1006df-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s406/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Methodologies</inline>.—</heading><content>In conducting the assessment required by paragraph (1)(A), the Under Secretary shall use such methodologies as the Under Secretary considers are generally accepted by the weather enterprise, including social and behavioral sciences.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e1006e0-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s406/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Improvements to System</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1006e1-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s406/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e1006e2-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e1006e3-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Under Secretary shall, based on the assessment required by subsection (b)(1)(A), make such recommendations to Congress to improve the system as the Under Secretary considers necessary—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1006e4-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s406/c/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>to improve the system for issuing watches and warnings regarding hazardous weather and water events; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1006e5-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s406/c/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>to support efforts to satisfy research needs to enable future improvements to such system.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1006e6-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s406/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements regarding recommendations</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out paragraph (1)(A), the Under Secretary shall ensure that any recommendation that the Under Secretary considers a major change—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1006e7-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s406/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>is validated by social and behavioral science using a generalizable sample;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1006e8-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s406/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>accounts for the needs of various demographics, vulnerable populations, and geographic regions;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1006e9-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s406/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>accounts for the differences between types of weather and water hazards;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1006ea-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s406/c/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>responds to the needs of Federal, State, and local government partners and media partners; and<page identifier="/us/stat/131/111">131 STAT. 111</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1006eb-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s406/c/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>accounts for necessary changes to Federally operated watch and warning propagation and dissemination infrastructure and protocols.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e1006ec-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s406/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Watches and Warnings Defined</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1006ed-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s406/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Except as provided in paragraph (2), in this section, the terms “watch” and “warning”, with respect to a hazardous weather and water event, mean products issued by the Administration, intended for consumption by the general public, to alert the general public to the potential for or presence of the event and to inform action to prevent loss of life and property.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1006ee-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s406/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Exception</inline>.—</heading><content>ln this section, the terms “watch” and “warning” do not include technical or specialized meteorological and hydrological forecasts, outlooks, or model guidance products.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d153940e2770" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s407" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="407">SEC. 407. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e1006ef-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s8546">15 USC 8546</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION WEATHER READY ALL HAZARDS AWARD PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e105510-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s407/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the National Weather Service is authorized to establish the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Weather Ready All Hazards Award Program. This award program shall provide annual awards to honor individuals or organizations that use or provide National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Weather Radio All Hazards receivers or transmitters to save lives and protect property. Individuals or organizations that utilize other early warning tools or applications also qualify for this award.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e105511-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s407/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Goal</inline>.—</heading><content>This award program draws attention to the life-saving work of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Weather Ready All Hazards Program, as well as emerging tools and applications, that provide real-time warning to individuals and communities of severe weather or other hazardous conditions.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e105512-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s407/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program Elements</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e105513-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s407/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Nominations</inline>.—</heading><content>Nominations for this award shall be made annually by the Weather Field Offices to the Director of the National Weather Service. Broadcast meteorologists, weather radio manufacturers and weather warning tool and application developers, emergency managers, and public safety officials may nominate individuals or organizations to their local Weather Field Offices, but the final list of award nominees must come from the Weather Field Offices.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e105514-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s407/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Selection of awardees</inline>.—</heading><content>Annually, the Director of the National Weather Service shall choose winners of this award whose timely actions, based on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Weather Radio All Hazards receivers or transmitters or other early warning tools and applications, saved lives or property, or demonstrated public service in support of weather or all hazard warnings.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e105515-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s407/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Award ceremony</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the National Weather Service shall establish a means of making these awards to provide maximum public awareness of the importance of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Weather Radio, and such other warning tools and applications as are represented in the awards.<page identifier="/us/stat/131/112">131 STAT. 112</page></content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d153940e2836" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s408" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="408">SEC. 408. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e105516-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e105517-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><heading>DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE WEATHER FORECASTING ACTIVITIES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x6e107c28-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report analyzing the impacts of the proposed Air Force divestiture in the United States Weather Research and Forecasting Model, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e107c29-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s408/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau>the impact on—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e107c2a-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s408/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the United States weather forecasting capabilities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e107c2b-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s408/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the accuracy of civilian regional forecasts;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e107c2c-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s408/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>the civilian readiness for traditional weather and extreme weather events in the United States; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e107c2d-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s408/1/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>the research necessary to develop the United States Weather Research and Forecasting Model; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e107c2e-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s408/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>such other analysis relating to the divestiture as the Under Secretary considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d153940e2878" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s409" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="409">SEC. 409. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e107c2f-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e107c30-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><heading>NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE; OPERATIONS AND WORKFORCE ANALYSIS.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Under Secretary shall contract or continue to partner with an external organization to conduct a baseline analysis of National Weather Service operations and workforce.</content></section> <section id="d153940e2890" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s410" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="410">SEC. 410. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e10a341-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s8547">15 USC 8547</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>REPORT ON CONTRACT POSITIONS AT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e10f162-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s410/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report Required</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the use of contractors at the National Weather Service for the most recently completed fiscal year.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e111873-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s410/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by subsection (a) shall include, with respect to the most recently completed fiscal year, the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e111874-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s410/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>The total number of full-time equivalent employees at the National Weather Service, disaggregated by each equivalent level of the General Schedule.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e111875-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s410/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>The total number of full-time equivalent contractors at the National Weather Service, disaggregated by each equivalent level of the General Schedule that most closely approximates their duties.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e111876-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s410/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>The total number of vacant positions at the National Weather Service on the day before the date of enactment of this Act, disaggregated by each equivalent level of the General Schedule.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e111877-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s410/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The five most common positions filled by full-time equivalent contractors at the National Weather Service and the equivalent level of the General Schedule that most closely approximates the duties of such positions.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e111878-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s410/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>Of the positions identified under paragraph (4), the percentage of full-time equivalent contractors in those positions that have held a prior position at the National Weather Service or another entity in National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e111879-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s410/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>The average full-time equivalent salary for Federal employees at the National Weather Service for each equivalent level of the General Schedule.<page identifier="/us/stat/131/113">131 STAT. 113</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e11187a-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s410/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>The average salary for full-time equivalent contractors performing at each equivalent level of the General Schedule at the National Weather Service.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e11187b-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s410/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>A description of any actions taken by the Under Secretary to respond to the issues raised by the Inspector General of the Department of Commerce regarding the hiring of former National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration employees as contractors at the National Weather Service such as the issues raised in the Investigative Report dated June 2, 2015 (OIG–12–0447).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e11187c-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s410/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e11187d-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e11187e-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Web posting.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Annual Publication</inline>.—</heading><content>For each fiscal year after the fiscal year covered by the report required by subsection (a), the Under Secretary shall, not later than 180 days after the completion of the fiscal year, publish on a publicly accessible Internet website the information described in paragraphs (1) through (8) of subsection (b) for such fiscal year.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d153940e2977" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s411" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="411">SEC. 411. </num><heading>WEATHER IMPACTS TO COMMUNITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e113f8f-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s411/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Review</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e113f90-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s411/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Director of the National Weather Service shall review existing research, products, and services that meet the specific needs of the urban environment, given its unique physical characteristics and forecasting challenges.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e113f91-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s411/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><content>The review required by paragraph (1) shall include research, products, and services with the potential to improve modeling and forecasting capabilities, taking into account factors including varying building heights, impermeable surfaces, lack of tree canopy, traffic, pollution, and inter-building wind effects.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e113f92-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s411/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report and Assessment</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon completion of the review required by subsection (a), the Under Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the research, products, and services of the National Weather Service, including an assessment of such research, products, and services that is based on the review, public comment, and recent publications by the National Academy of Sciences.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d153940e3017" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s412" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="412">SEC. 412. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e113f93-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s8548">15 USC 8548</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>WEATHER ENTERPRISE OUTREACH.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e118db4-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s412/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Under Secretary may establish mechanisms for outreach to the weather enterprise—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e11b4c5-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s412/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e11b4c6-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>to assess the weather forecasts and forecast products provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e11b4c7-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s412/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e11b4c8-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>to determine the highest priority weather forecast needs of the community described in subsection (b).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e11b4c9-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s412/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e11b4ca-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Contracts.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Outreach Community</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In conducting outreach under subsection (a), the Under Secretary shall contact leading experts and innovators from relevant stakeholders, including the representatives from the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e11b4cb-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s412/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>State or local emergency management agencies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e11b4cc-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s412/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>State agriculture agencies.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e11b4cd-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s412/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>Indian tribes (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t25/s5304">25 U.S.C. 5304</ref>)) and Native Hawaiians (as defined in section 6207 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (<ref href="/us/usc/t20/s7517">20 U.S.C. 7517</ref>)).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e11b4ce-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s412/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>The private aerospace industry.<page identifier="/us/stat/131/114">131 STAT. 114</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e11b4cf-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s412/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>The private earth observing industry.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e11b4d0-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s412/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>The operational forecasting community.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e11b4d1-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s412/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>The academic community.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e11b4d2-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s412/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>Professional societies that focus on meteorology.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e11b4d3-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s412/b/9" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">(9) </num><content>Such other stakeholder groups as the Under Secretary considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d153940e3120" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s413" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="413">SEC. 413. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e11b4d4-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t15/s8549">15 USC 8549</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>HURRICANE HUNTER AIRCRAFT.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e11dae5-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s413/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Backup Capability</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary shall acquire backup for the capabilities of the WP–3D Orion and G–IV hurricane aircraft of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that is sufficient to prevent a single point of failure.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e11dae6-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s413/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authority to Enter Agreements</inline>.—</heading><content>In order to carry out subsection (a), the Under Secretary shall negotiate and enter into 1 or more agreements or contracts, to the extent practicable and necessary, with governmental and non-governmental entities.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e11dae7-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s413/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Future Technology</inline>.—</heading><content>The Under Secretary shall continue the development of Airborne Phased Array Radar under the United States Weather Research Program.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e11dae8-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s413/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorization of Appropriations</inline>.—</heading><content>For each of fiscal years 2017 through 2020, support for implementing subsections (a) and (b) is authorized out of funds appropriated to the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d153940e3166" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s414" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="414">SEC. 414. </num><heading>STUDY ON GAPS IN NEXRAD COVERAGE AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADDRESS SUCH GAPS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e127729-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s414/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Study on Gaps in NEXRAD Coverage</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e12772a-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s414/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e12772b-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall complete a study on gaps in the coverage of the Next Generation Weather Radar of the National Weather Service (“NEXRAD”).</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e12772c-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s414/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In conducting the study required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e12772d-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s414/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>identify areas in the United States where limited or no NEXRAD coverage has resulted in—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e12772e-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s414/a/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>instances in which no or insufficient warnings were given for hazardous weather events, including tornadoes; or</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e12772f-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s414/a/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>degraded forecasts for hazardous weather events that resulted in fatalities, significant injuries, or substantial property damage; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e127730-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s414/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>for the areas identified under subparagraph (A)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e127731-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s414/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>identify the key weather effects for which prediction would improve with improved radar detection;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e127732-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s414/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>identify additional sources of observations for high impact weather that were available and operational for such areas on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act, including dense networks of x-band radars, Terminal Doppler Weather Radar (commonly known as “TDWR”), air surveillance radars of the Federal Aviation Administration, and cooperative network observers;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e127733-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s414/a/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e127734-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p></sidenote><content>assess the feasibility and advisability of efforts to integrate and upgrade Federal radar capabilities that are not owned or controlled by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, including radar capabilities of the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Defense;<page identifier="/us/stat/131/115">131 STAT. 115</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e127735-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s414/a/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><content>assess the feasibility and advisability of incorporating State-operated and other non-Federal radars into the operations of the National Weather Service;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e127736-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s414/a/2/B/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>identify options to improve hazardous weather detection and forecasting coverage; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e127737-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s414/a/2/B/vi" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">(vi) </num><content>provide the estimated cost of, and timeline for, each of the options identified under clause (v).</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e127738-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s414/a/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon the completion of the study required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report that includes the findings of the Secretary with respect to the study.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e127739-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s414/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e12773a-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Recommendations to Improve Radar Coverage</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 90 days after the completion of the study under subsection (a)(1), the Secretary of Commerce shall submit to the congressional committees referred to in subsection (a)(3) recommendations for improving hazardous weather detection and forecasting coverage in the areas identified under subsection (a)(2)(A) by integrating additional observation solutions to the extent practicable and meteorologically justified and necessary to protect public safety.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e12773b-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tIV/s414/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Third-party Consultation Regarding Recommendations to Improve Radar Coverage</inline>.—</heading><content>The Secretary of Commerce may seek reviews by, or consult with, appropriate third parties regarding the scientific methodology relating to, and the feasibility and advisability of implementing, the recommendations submitted under subsection (b), including the extent to which warning and forecast services of the National Weather Service would be improved by additional observations.</content></subsection> </section> <num value="V">TITLE V—</num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e12773c-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Tsunami Warning, Education, and Research Act</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e12773d-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">of 2017.</p></sidenote><heading>TSUNAMI WARNING, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH ACT OF 2017</heading> <section id="d153940e3298" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s501" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="501">SEC. 501. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e12773e-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3201">33 USC 3201 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>SHORT TITLE.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle role="title">Tsunami Warning, Education, and Research Act of 2017</shortTitle>”.</content></section> <section id="d153940e3313" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s502" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="502">SEC. 502. </num><heading>REFERENCES TO THE TSUNAMI WARNING AND EDUCATION ACT.</heading><content style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this title an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to, or repeal of, a section or other provision, the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of the Tsunami Warning and Education Act enacted as title VIII of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act of 2006 (<ref href="/us/pl/109/479">Public Law 109–479</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3201/etseq">33 U.S.C. 3201 et seq.</ref>).</content></section> <section id="d153940e3326" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s503" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="503">SEC. 503. </num><heading>EXPANSION OF PURPOSES OF TSUNAMI WARNING AND EDUCATION ACT.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x6e12ec6f-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 803 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3202">33 U.S.C. 3202</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e12ec70-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s503/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>research,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>warnings,</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e12ec71-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s503/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> paragraph (2) to read as follows:<page identifier="/us/stat/131/116">131 STAT. 116</page> <quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y6e12ec72-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>to enhance and modernize the existing United States Tsunami Warning System to increase the accuracy of forecasts and warnings, to ensure full coverage of tsunami threats to the United States with a network of detection assets, and to reduce false alarms;”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e12ec73-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s503/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> paragraph (3) to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y6e12ec74-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>to improve and develop standards and guidelines for mapping, modeling, and assessment efforts to improve tsunami detection, forecasting, warnings, notification, mitigation, resiliency, response, outreach, and recovery;”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e12ec75-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s503/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) as paragraphs (5), (6), and (8), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e12ec76-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s503/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (3) the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y6e12ec77-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>to improve research efforts related to improving tsunami detection, forecasting, warnings, notification, mitigation, resiliency, response, outreach, and recovery;”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e12ec78-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s503/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (5), as redesignated—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e12ec79-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s503/6/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and increase</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, increase, and develop uniform standards and guidelines for</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e12ec7a-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s503/6/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, including the warning signs of locally generated tsunami</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>approaching</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e12ec7b-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s503/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>in paragraph (6), as redesignated, by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, including the Indian Ocean; and</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> a semicolon; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e12ec7c-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s503/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (6), as redesignated, the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y6e13138d-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>to foster resilient communities in the face of tsunami and other similar coastal hazards; and”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d153940e3463" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s504" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="504">SEC. 504. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF TSUNAMI FORECASTING AND WARNING PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e14731e-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s504/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (a) of section 804 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3203/a">33 U.S.C. 3203(a)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico region</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Atlantic Ocean region, including the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e14731f-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s504/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Components</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (b) of section 804 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3203/b">33 U.S.C. 3203(b)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e147320-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s504/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>established</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>supported or maintained</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e147321-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s504/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (7) through (9) as paragraphs (8) through (10), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e147322-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s504/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (2) through (6) as paragraphs (3) through (7), respectively;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e147323-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s504/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (1) the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y6e147324-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>to the degree practicable, maintain not less than 80 percent of the Deep-ocean Assessment and Reporting of Tsunamis buoy array at operational capacity to optimize data reliability;”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e147325-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s504/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> paragraph (5), as redesignated by paragraph (3), to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y6e149a36-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><chapeau>provide tsunami forecasting capability based on models and measurements, including tsunami inundation models and maps for use in increasing the preparedness of communities and safeguarding port and harbor operations, that incorporate inputs, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e149a37-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the United States and global ocean and coastal observing system;<page identifier="/us/stat/131/117">131 STAT. 117</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e149a38-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the global Earth observing system;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e149a39-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the global seismic network;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e149a3a-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>the Advanced National Seismic system;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e149a3b-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>tsunami model validation using historical and paleotsunami data;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e149a3c-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>digital elevation models and bathymetry; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e149a3d-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><content>newly developing tsunami detection methodologies using satellites and airborne remote sensing;”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e149a3e-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s504/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> paragraph (7), as redesignated by paragraph (3), to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y6e14c14f-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><chapeau>include a cooperative effort among the Administration, the United States Geological Survey, and the National Science Foundation under which the Director of the United States Geological Survey and the Director of the National Science Foundation shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e14c150-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>provide rapid and reliable seismic information to the Administrator from international and domestic seismic networks; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e14c151-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>support seismic stations installed before the date of the enactment of the Tsunami Warning, Education, and Research Act of 2017 to supplement coverage in areas of sparse instrumentation;”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e14c152-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s504/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (8), as redesignated by paragraph (2)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e14c153-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s504/b/7/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, including graphical warning products,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>warnings</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e14c154-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s504/b/7/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, territories,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>States</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e14c155-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s504/b/7/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and Wireless Emergency Alerts</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>Hazards Program</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e14c156-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s504/b/8" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">(8) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (9), as redesignated by paragraph (2)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e14c157-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s504/b/8/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>provide and</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>allow</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e14c158-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s504/b/8/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and commercial and Federal undersea communications cables</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>observing technologies</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e14c159-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s504/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Tsunami Warning System</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (c) of section 804 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3203/c">33 U.S.C. 3203(c)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e14e86a-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Tsunami Warning System</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The program under this section shall operate a tsunami warning system that—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e14e86b-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>is capable of forecasting tsunami, including forecasting tsunami arrival time and inundation estimates, anywhere in the Pacific and Arctic Ocean regions and providing adequate warnings;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e14e86c-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>is capable of forecasting and providing adequate warnings, including tsunami arrival time and inundation models where applicable, in areas of the Atlantic Ocean, including the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico, that are determined—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e14e86d-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>to be geologically active, or to have significant potential for geological activity; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e14e86e-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>to pose significant risks of tsunami for States along the coastal areas of the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, or Gulf of Mexico; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e14e86f-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>supports other international tsunami forecasting and warning efforts.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e14e870-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s504/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Tsunami Warning Centers</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (d) of section 804 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3203/d">33 U.S.C. 3203(d)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e1584b1-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Tsunami Warning Centers</inline>.—</heading><page identifier="/us/stat/131/118">131 STAT. 118</page> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1584b2-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator shall support or maintain centers to support the tsunami warning system required by subsection (c). The Centers shall include—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1584b3-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the National Tsunami Warning Center, located in Alaska, which is primarily responsible for Alaska and the continental United States;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1584b4-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, located in Hawaii, which is primarily responsible for Hawaii, the Caribbean, and other areas of the Pacific not covered by the National Center; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1584b5-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>any additional forecast and warning centers determined by the National Weather Service to be necessary.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1584b6-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The responsibilities of the centers supported or maintained under paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1584b7-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Continuously monitoring data from seismological, deep ocean, coastal sea level, and tidal monitoring stations and other data sources as may be developed and deployed.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1584b8-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e1584b9-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>Evaluating earthquakes, landslides, and volcanic eruptions that have the potential to generate tsunami.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1584ba-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e1584bb-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>Evaluating deep ocean buoy data and tidal monitoring stations for indications of tsunami resulting from earthquakes and other sources.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1584bc-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>To the extent practicable, utilizing a range of models, including ensemble models, to predict tsunami, including arrival times, flooding estimates, coastal and harbor currents, and duration.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1584bd-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>Using data from the Integrated Ocean Observing System of the Administration in coordination with regional associations to calculate new inundation estimates and periodically update existing inundation estimates.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1584be-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>Disseminating forecasts and tsunami warning bulletins to Federal, State, tribal, and local government officials and the public.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e15abcf-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e15abd0-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><content>Coordinating with the tsunami hazard mitigation program conducted under section 805 to ensure ongoing sharing of information between forecasters and emergency management officials.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e15abd1-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="H">“(H) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e15abd2-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><content>In coordination with the Commandant of the Coast Guard and the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, evaluating and recommending procedures for ports and harbors at risk of tsunami inundation, including review of readiness, response, and communication strategies, and data sharing policies, to the maximum extent practicable.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e15abd3-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>Making data gathered under this Act and post-warning analyses conducted by the National Weather Service or other relevant Administration offices available to the public.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e15abd4-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="J">“(J) </num><content>Integrating and modernizing the program operated under this section with advances in tsunami science to improve performance without compromising service.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e15abd5-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Fail-safe warning capability</inline>.—</heading><content>The tsunami warning centers supported or maintained under paragraph (1) shall maintain a fail-safe warning capability and perform back-up duties for each other.<page identifier="/us/stat/131/119">131 STAT. 119</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e15abd6-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Coordination with national weather service</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator shall coordinate with the forecast offices of the National Weather Service, the centers supported or maintained under paragraph (1), and such program offices of the Administration as the Administrator or the coordinating committee, as established in section 805(d), consider appropriate to ensure that regional and local forecast offices—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e15abd7-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>have the technical knowledge and capability to disseminate tsunami warnings for the communities they serve;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e15abd8-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>leverage connections with local emergency management officials for optimally disseminating tsunami warnings and forecasts; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e15abd9-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>implement mass communication tools in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Tsunami Warning, Education, and Research Act of 2017 used by the National Weather Service on such date and newer mass communication technologies as they are developed as a part of the Weather-Ready Nation program of the Administration, or otherwise, for the purpose of timely and effective delivery of tsunami warnings.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e15abda-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Uniform operating procedures</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Administrator shall—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e15abdb-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>develop uniform operational procedures for the centers supported or maintained under paragraph (1), including the use of software applications, checklists, decision support tools, and tsunami warning products that have been standardized across the program supported under this section;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e15abdc-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>ensure that processes and products of the warning system operated under subsection (c)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e15abdd-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>reflect industry best practices when practicable;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e15abde-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>conform to the maximum extent practicable with internationally recognized standards for information technology; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e15abdf-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>conform to the maximum extent practicable with other warning products and practices of the National Weather Service;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e15abe0-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><chapeau>ensure that future adjustments to operational protocols, processes, and warning products—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e15abe1-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>are made consistently across the warning system operated under subsection (c); and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e15abe2-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>are applied in a uniform manner across such warning system;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e15abe3-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>establish a systematic method for information technology product development to improve long-term technology planning efforts; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e15abe4-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>disseminate guidelines and metrics for evaluating and improving tsunami forecast models.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e15abe5-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Available resources</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator, through the National Weather Service, shall ensure that resources are available to fulfill the obligations of this Act. This includes ensuring supercomputing resources are available to run, as rapidly as possible, such computer models as are needed for purposes of the tsunami warning system operated under subsection (c).”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/131/120">131 STAT. 120</page></content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e15abe6-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s504/e" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Technology; Maintenance and Upgrades</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (e) of section 804 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3203/e">33 U.S.C. 3203(e)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e15d2f7-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Transfer of Technology; Maintenance and Upgrades</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out this section, the Administrator shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e15d2f8-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e15d2f9-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Requirements.</p></sidenote><chapeau>develop requirements for the equipment used to forecast tsunami, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e15d2fa-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>provisions for multipurpose detection platforms;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e15d2fb-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>reliability and performance metrics; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e15d2fc-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>to the maximum extent practicable, requirements for the integration of equipment with other United States and global ocean and coastal observation systems, the global Earth observing system of systems, the global seismic networks, and the Advanced National Seismic System;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e15d2fd-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e15d2fe-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>develop and execute a plan for the transfer of technology from ongoing research conducted as part of the program supported or maintained under section 6 into the program under this section; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e15d2ff-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>ensure that the Administration’s operational tsunami detection equipment is properly maintained.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e15d300-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s504/f" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Cooperation</inline>.—</heading><content>Subsection (f) of section 804 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3203/f">33 U.S.C. 3203(f)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e15fa11-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Federal Cooperation</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>When deploying and maintaining tsunami detection technologies under the program under this section, the Administrator shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e15fa12-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>identify which assets of other Federal agencies are necessary to support such program; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e15fa13-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>work with each agency identified under paragraph (1)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e15fa14-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>to acquire the agency’s assistance; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e15fa15-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>to prioritize the necessary assets in support of the tsunami forecast and warning program.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e15fa16-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s504/g" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="g">(g) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Unnecessary Provisions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 804 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3203">33 U.S.C. 3203</ref>) is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e15fa17-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s504/g/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsection (g);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e15fa18-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s504/g/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsections (i) through (k); and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e15fa19-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s504/g/3" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subsection (h) as subsection (g).</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e15fa1a-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s504/h" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="h">(h) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Congressional Notifications</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Subsection (g) of section 804 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3203/g">33 U.S.C. 3203(g)</ref>), as redesignated by subsection (g)(3), <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e15fa1b-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s504/h/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and moving such subparagraphs 2 ems to the right;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e15fa1c-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s504/h/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in the matter before subparagraph (A), as redesignated by paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Administrator</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y6e15fa1d-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e15fa1e-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s504/h/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1), as redesignated by paragraph (3)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e15fa1f-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s504/h/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), as redesignated by paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e15fa20-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s504/h/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), as redesignated by paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e15fa21-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s504/h/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y6e15fa22-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the occurrence of a significant tsunami warning.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and<page identifier="/us/stat/131/121">131 STAT. 121</page></content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e15fa23-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s504/h/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y6e162134-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e162135-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In a case in which notice is submitted under paragraph (1) within 30 days of a significant tsunami warning described in subparagraph (C) of such paragraph, such notice shall include, as appropriate, brief information and analysis of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e162136-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the accuracy of the tsunami model used;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e162137-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the specific deep ocean or other monitoring equipment that detected the incident, as well as the deep ocean or other monitoring equipment that did not detect the incident due to malfunction or other reasons;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e162138-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>the effectiveness of the warning communication, including the dissemination of warnings with State, territory, local, and tribal partners in the affected area under the jurisdiction of the National Weather Service; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e162139-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>such other findings as the Administrator considers appropriate.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d153940e4261" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s505" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="505">SEC. 505. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF NATIONAL TSUNAMI HAZARD MITIGATION PROGRAM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e16966a-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s505/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 805(a) (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3204/a">33 U.S.C. 3204(a)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e16966b-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e16966c-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program Required</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator, in coordination with the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the heads of such other agencies as the Administrator considers relevant, shall conduct a community-based tsunami hazard mitigation program to improve tsunami preparedness and resiliency of at-risk areas in the United States and the territories of the United States.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e16966d-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s505/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 805 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3204">33 U.S.C. 3204</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subsections (c) and (d) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e1759be-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Program Components</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Program conducted under subsection (a) shall include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1759bf-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>Technical and financial assistance to coastal States, territories, tribes, and local governments to develop and implement activities under this section.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1759c0-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Integration of tsunami preparedness and mitigation programs into ongoing State-based hazard warning, resilience planning, and risk management activities, including predisaster planning, emergency response, evacuation planning, disaster recovery, hazard mitigation, and community development and redevelopment planning programs in affected areas.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1759c1-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e1759c2-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><content>Coordination with other Federal preparedness and mitigation programs to leverage Federal investment, avoid duplication, and maximize effort.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1759c3-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>Activities to promote the adoption of tsunami resilience, preparedness, warning, and mitigation measures by Federal, State, territorial, tribal, and local governments and nongovernmental entities, including educational and risk communication programs to discourage development in high-risk areas.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1759c4-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><chapeau>Activities to support the development of regional tsunami hazard and risk assessments. Such regional risk assessments may include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1759c5-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The sources, sizes, and other relevant historical data of tsunami in the region, including paleotsunami data.<page identifier="/us/stat/131/122">131 STAT. 122</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1759c6-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>Inundation models and maps of critical infrastructure and socioeconomic vulnerability in areas subject to tsunami inundation.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1759c7-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>Maps of evacuation areas and evacuation routes, including, when appropriate, traffic studies that evaluate the viability of evacuation routes.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1759c8-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>Evaluations of the size of populations that will require evacuation, including populations with special evacuation needs.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1759c9-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>Evaluations and technical assistance for vertical evacuation structure planning for communities where models indicate limited or no ability for timely evacuation, especially in areas at risk of near shore generated tsunami.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1759ca-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>Evaluation of at-risk ports and harbors.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1759cb-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">“(G) </num><content>Evaluation of the effect of tsunami currents on the foundations of closely-spaced, coastal high-rise structures.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1759cc-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><chapeau>Activities to promote preparedness in at-risk ports and harbors, including the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1759cd-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e1759ce-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e1759cf-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e1759d0-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tion.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e1759d1-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p></sidenote><content>Evaluation and recommendation of procedures for ports and harbors in the event of a distant or near-field tsunami.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1759d2-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e1759d3-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><content>A review of readiness, response, and communication strategies to ensure coordination and data sharing with the Coast Guard.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1759d4-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><chapeau>Activities to support the development of community-based outreach and education programs to ensure community readiness and resilience, including the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1759d5-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>The development, implementation, and assessment of technical training and public education programs, including education programs that address unique characteristics of distant and near-field tsunami.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1759d6-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>The development of decision support tools.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1759d7-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>The incorporation of social science research into community readiness and resilience efforts.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1759d8-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>The development of evidence-based education guidelines.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1759d9-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><chapeau>Dissemination of guidelines and standards for community planning, education, and training products, programs, and tools, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1759da-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><chapeau>standards for—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e1780eb-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>mapping products;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e1780ec-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>inundation models; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e1780ed-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>effective emergency exercises; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1780ee-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>recommended guidance for at-risk port and harbor tsunami warning, evacuation, and response procedures in coordination with the Coast Guard and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e1780ef-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Authorized Activities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In addition to activities conducted under subsection (c), the program conducted under subsection (a) may include the following:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1780f0-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>Multidisciplinary vulnerability assessment research, education, and training to help integrate risk management and resilience objectives with community development planning and policies.<page identifier="/us/stat/131/123">131 STAT. 123</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1780f1-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>Risk management training for local officials and community organizations to enhance understanding and preparedness.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1780f2-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e1780f3-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><content>In coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, interagency, Federal, State, tribal, and territorial intergovernmental tsunami response exercise planning and implementation in high risk areas.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1780f4-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>Development of practical applications for existing or emerging technologies, such as modeling, remote sensing, geospatial technology, engineering, and observing systems, including the integration of tsunami sensors into Federal and commercial submarine telecommunication cables if practicable.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1780f5-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><chapeau>Risk management, risk assessment, and resilience data and information services, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1780f6-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>access to data and products derived from observing and detection systems; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1780f7-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>development and maintenance of new integrated data products to support risk management, risk assessment, and resilience programs.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1780f8-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>Risk notification systems that coordinate with and build upon existing systems and actively engage decisionmakers, State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and agencies, business communities, nongovernmental organizations, and the media.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e1780f9-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">“(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">No Preemption With Respect to Designation of At-risk Areas</inline>.—</heading><content>The establishment of national standards for inundation models under this section shall not prevent States, territories, tribes, and local governments from designating additional areas as being at risk based on knowledge of local conditions.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e1780fa-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="f">“(f) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">No New Regulatory Authority</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this Act may be construed as establishing new regulatory authority for any Federal agency.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e1780fb-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s505/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Accreditation of TsunamiReady Program</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report on which authorities and activities would be needed to have the TsunamiReady program of the National Weather Service accredited by the Emergency Management Accreditation Program.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d153940e4562" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s506" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="506">SEC. 506. </num><heading>MODIFICATION OF TSUNAMI RESEARCH PROGRAM.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x6e17cf1c-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 806 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3205">33 U.S.C. 3205</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e17cf1d-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s506/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in the matter before paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Administrator shall</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText>establish or maintain</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e17cf1e-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e17cf1f-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall, in consultation with such other Federal agencies, State, tribal, and territorial governments, and academic institutions as the Administrator considers appropriate, the coordinating committee under section 805(d), and the panel under section 808(a), support or maintain”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e17f630-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s506/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (a), as designated by paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and assessment for tsunami tracking and numerical forecast modeling. Such research program shall—</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following: <quotedContent>“assessment for tsunami tracking and numerical forecast modeling, and standards development.<page identifier="/us/stat/131/124">131 STAT. 124</page> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e17f631-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><content>The research program supported or maintained under subsection (a) shall—”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e17f632-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s506/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b), as designated by paragraph (2)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e17f633-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s506/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> paragraph (1) to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y6e17f634-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>consider other appropriate and cost effective solutions to mitigate the impact of tsunami, including the improvement of near-field and distant tsunami detection and forecasting capabilities, which may include use of a new generation of the Deep-ocean Assessment and Reporting of Tsunamis array, integration of tsunami sensors into commercial and Federal telecommunications cables, and other real-time tsunami monitoring systems and supercomputer capacity of the Administration to develop a rapid tsunami forecast for all United States coastlines;”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e17f635-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s506/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (3)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e17f636-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s506/3/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>include</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>conduct</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e17f637-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s506/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end;</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e17f638-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s506/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> paragraph (4) as paragraph (5);</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e17f639-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s506/3/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after paragraph (3) the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y6e17f63a-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>develop the technical basis for validation of tsunami maps, numerical tsunami models, digital elevation models, and forecasts; and”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e17f63b-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s506/3/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>in paragraph (5), as redesignated by subparagraph (C), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>to the scientific community</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>to the public and the scientific community</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d153940e4712" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s507" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="507">SEC. 507. </num><heading>GLOBAL TSUNAMI WARNING AND MITIGATION NETWORK.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x6e18445c-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 807 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3206">33 U.S.C. 3206</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e18445d-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s507/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> subsection (a) to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e18445e-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Support for Development of an International Tsunami Warning System</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e18445f-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote> shall, in coordination with the Secretary of State and in consultation with such other agencies as the Administrator considers relevant, provide technical assistance, operational support, and training to the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, the World Meteorological Organization of the United Nations, and such other international entities as the Administrator considers appropriate, as part of the international efforts to develop a fully functional global tsunami forecast and warning system comprised of regional tsunami warning networks.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e184460-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s507/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in subsection (b), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>shall</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>may</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e184461-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s507/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau>in subsection (c)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e184462-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s507/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (1), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>establishing</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>supporting</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e184463-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s507/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e184464-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s507/3/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>establish</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>support</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y6e184465-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s507/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>establishing</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>supporting</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> <section id="d153940e4808" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s508" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="508">SEC. 508. </num><heading>TSUNAMI SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY PANEL.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e189286-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s508/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In General</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Act is further amended—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e189287-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s508/a/1" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> section 808 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3207">33 U.S.C. 3207</ref>) as section 809; and<page identifier="/us/stat/131/125">131 STAT. 125</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e189288-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s508/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after section 807 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3206">33 U.S.C. 3206</ref>) the following:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y6e18e0a9-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="808">“SEC. 808. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e18e0aa-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3206a">33 USC 3206a</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize12">TSUNAMI SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY PANEL.</heading><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e18e0ab-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Designation</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall designate an existing working group within the Science Advisory Board of the Administration to serve as the Tsunami Science and Technology Advisory Panel to provide advice to the Administrator on matters regarding tsunami science, technology, and regional preparedness.</content></subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e18e0ac-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">“(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Membership</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e18e0ad-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Composition</inline>.—</heading><content>The Panel shall be composed of no fewer than 7 members selected by the Administrator from among individuals from academia or State agencies who have academic or practical expertise in physical sciences, social sciences, information technology, coastal resilience, emergency management, or such other disciplines as the Administrator considers appropriate.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e18e0ae-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Federal employment</inline>.—</heading><content>No member of the Panel may be a Federal employee.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e18e0af-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">“(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Responsibilities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not less frequently than once every 4 years, the Panel shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e18e0b0-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e18e0b1-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><content>review the activities of the Administration, and other Federal activities as appropriate, relating to tsunami research, detection, forecasting, warning, mitigation, resiliency, and preparation; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e18e0b2-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><chapeau>submit to the Administrator and such others as the Administrator considers appropriate—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e18e0b3-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>the findings of the working group with respect to the most recent review conducted under paragraph (1); and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e18e0b4-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e18e0b5-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e18e0b6-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the working group considers appropriate to improve Federal tsunami research, detection, forecasting, warning, mitigation, resiliency, and preparation.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e18e0b7-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">“(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e18e0b8-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e18e0b9-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Reports to Congress</inline>.—</heading><content>Not less frequently than once every 4 years, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report on the findings and recommendations received by the Administrator under subsection (c)(2).”</content></subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e18e0ba-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s508/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Table of Contents Amendment</inline>.—</heading><content>The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act of 2006 (<ref href="/us/pl/109/479">Public Law 109–479</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/120/3575">120 Stat. 3575</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item relating to section 808 and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<?GPOvSpace 04?> <quotedContent><toc> <referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec. 808. </designator> <label>Tsunami Science and Technology Advisory Panel.</label> </referenceItem><referenceItem role="section" style="-uslm-lc:I658242"> <designator>“Sec. 809. </designator> <label>Authorization of appropriations.”.</label> </referenceItem></toc> </quotedContent></content></subsection> </section> <section id="d153940e4989" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s509" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="509">SEC. 509. </num><heading>REPORTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e19a40b-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s509/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report on Implementation of Tsunami Warning and Education Act</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e19a40c-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s509/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall submit to Congress a report on the implementation of the Tsunami Warning and Education Act enacted as title VIII of the Magnuson-<page identifier="/us/stat/131/126">131 STAT. 126</page> Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act of 2006 (<ref href="/us/pl/109/479">Public Law 109–479</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3201/etseq">33 U.S.C. 3201 et seq.</ref>), as amended by this Act.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e19a40d-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s509/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e19a40e-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s509/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A detailed description of the progress made in implementing sections 804(d)(6), 805(b), and 806(b)(4) of the Tsunami Warning and Education Act the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act of 2006 (<ref href="/us/pl/109/479">Public Law 109–479</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3201/etseq">33 U.S.C. 3201 et seq.</ref>).</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e19a40f-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s509/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>A description of the ways that tsunami warnings and warning products issued by the Tsunami Forecasting and Warning Program established under section 804 of the Tsunami Warning and Education Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3203">33 U.S.C. 3203</ref>), as amended by this Act, may be standardized and streamlined with warnings and warning products for hurricanes, coastal storms, and other coastal flooding events.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e19a410-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s509/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Report on National Efforts That Support Rapid Response Following Near-shore Tsunami Events</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e19a411-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s509/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e19a412-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall jointly, in coordination with the Director of the United States Geological Survey, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, and the heads of such other Federal agencies as the Administrator considers appropriate, submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the national efforts in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act that support and facilitate rapid emergency response following a domestic near-shore tsunami event to better understand domestic effects of earthquake derived tsunami on people, infrastructure, and communities in the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e19a413-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s509/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Elements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The report required by paragraph (1) shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e19a414-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s509/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>A description of scientific or other measurements collected on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act to quickly identify and quantify lost or degraded infrastructure or terrestrial formations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e19a415-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s509/b/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>A description of scientific or other measurements that would be necessary to collect to quickly identify and quantify lost or degraded infrastructure or terrestrial formations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e19a416-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s509/b/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e19a417-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>Identification and evaluation of Federal, State, local, tribal, territorial, and military first responder and search and rescue operation centers, bases, and other facilities as well as other critical response assets and infrastructure, including search and rescue aircraft, located within near-shore and distant tsunami inundation areas on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e19a418-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s509/b/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e19a419-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>An evaluation of near-shore tsunami response plans in areas described in subparagraph (C) in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act, and how those response plans would be affected by the loss of search and rescue and first responder infrastructure described in such subparagraph.<page identifier="/us/stat/131/127">131 STAT. 127</page></content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e19a41a-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s509/b/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><content>A description of redevelopment plans and reports in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act for communities in areas that are at high-risk for near-shore tsunami, as well identification of States or communities that do not have redevelopment plans.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e19a41b-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s509/b/2/F" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">(F) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e19a41c-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e19a41d-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>Recommendations to enhance near-shore tsunami preparedness and response plans, including recommended responder exercises, predisaster planning, and mitigation needs.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e19a41e-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s509/b/2/G" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="G">(G) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e19a41f-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Analysis.</p></sidenote><content>Such other data and analysis information as the Administrator and the Secretary of Homeland Security consider appropriate.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e19a420-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s509/b/3" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e19a421-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Definition.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate committees of congress</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In this subsection, the term “<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>” means—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e19a422-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s509/b/3/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e19a423-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s509/b/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, the Committee on Homeland Security, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section id="d153940e5155" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s510" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="510">SEC. 510. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x6e19ca34-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 809 of the Act, as redesignated by section ＿08(a)(1) of this Act, <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e19ca35-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s510/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (4)(B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e19ca36-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s510/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (5)(B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>; and</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e19ca37-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s510/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y6e19ca38-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><chapeau>$25,800,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2021, of which—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e19ca39-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>not less than 27 percent of the amount appropriated for each fiscal year shall be for activities conducted at the State level under the tsunami hazard mitigation program under section 805; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e19ca3a-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>not less than 8 percent of the amount appropriated shall be for the tsunami research program under section 806.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d153940e5213" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s511" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="511">SEC. 511. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e19f14b-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e19f14c-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3208">33 USC 3208</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>OUTREACH RESPONSIBILITIES.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x6e1a185d-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  The Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, in coordination with State and local emergency managers, shall develop and carry out formal outreach activities to improve tsunami education and awareness and foster the development of resilient communities. Outreach activities may include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1a185e-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s511/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>the development of outreach plans to ensure the close integration of tsunami warning centers supported or maintained under section 804(d) of the Tsunami Warning and Education Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3203/d">33 U.S.C. 3203(d)</ref>), as amended by this Act, with local Weather Forecast Offices of the National Weather Service and emergency managers;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1a185f-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s511/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>working with appropriate local Weather Forecast Offices to ensure they have the technical knowledge and capability to disseminate tsunami warnings to the communities they serve; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y6e1a1860-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s511/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e1a1861-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>evaluating the effectiveness of warnings and of coordination with local Weather Forecast Offices after significant tsunami events.<page identifier="/us/stat/131/128">131 STAT. 128</page></content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d153940e5252" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s512" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="512">SEC. 512. </num><heading>REPEAL OF DUPLICATE PROVISIONS OF LAW.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e1a1862-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s512/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Repeal</inline>.—</heading><content>The Tsunami Warning and Education Act enacted by <ref href="/us/pl/109/424">Public Law 109–424</ref> (<ref href="/us/stat/120/2902">120 Stat. 2902</ref>)<sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e1a1863-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3201">33 USC 3201</ref> and note, 3202–3207.</p></sidenote> is <amendingAction type="repeal">repealed</amendingAction>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y6e1a1864-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/115/25/tV/s512/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x6e1a1865-e835-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3201">33 USC 3201 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section may be construed to repeal, or affect in any way, the Tsunami Warning and Education Act enacted as title VIII of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act of 2006 (<ref href="/us/pl/109/479">Public Law 109–479</ref>; <ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3201/etseq">33 U.S.C. 3201 et seq.</ref>).</content></subsection> </section> Approved April 18, 2017.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 353: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 163 (2017):

Jan. 9, considered and passed House.

Mar. 29, considered and passed Senate, amended.

Apr. 4, House concurred in Senate amendment.

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