Public Law 116–271: To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009, to clarify the authority of the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration with respect to post-storm assessments, and to require the establishment of a National Water Center, and for other purposes. Public Law271 Public Law 116–271134 Stat. 3331 2020-12-31 2020-12-31 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 116public PUBLIC LAW 116–271—DEC. 31, 2020 134 STAT. 3331 Public Law116–271 116th Congress
An Act To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009, to clarify the authority of the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration with respect to post-storm assessments, and to require the establishment of a National Water Center, and for other purposes.

Dec. 31, 2020

[S. 914]

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

Coordinated Ocean Observations

and Research

Act of 2020.

33 USC 3601 note.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.(a) Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the “Coordinated Ocean Observations and Research Act of 2020”. (b) Table of Contents.—The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1.  TITLE I— Sec. 101.  Sec. 102.  Sec. 103.  Sec. 104.  Sec. 105.  Sec. 106.  Sec. 107.  Sec. 108.  Sec. 109.  Sec. 110.  Sec. 111.  Sec. 112.  TITLE II— Sec. 201.  TITLE III— Sec. 301. 
<num value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading>REAUTHORIZATION OF INTEGRATED COASTAL AND OCEAN OBSERVATION SYSTEM ACT OF 2009</heading> <section id="d102967e222" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s101" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="101">SEC. 101. </num><heading>PURPOSES.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x7f295571-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 12302 of the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3601">33 U.S.C. 3601</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y7f29a392-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="12302">“SEC. 12302. </num><heading class="fontsize12">PURPOSES.</heading><chapeau class=" fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “The purposes of this subtitle are—<page identifier="/us/stat/134/3332">134 STAT. 3332</page></chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f29a393-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><chapeau>to establish and sustain a national integrated System of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes observing systems, comprised of Federal and non-Federal components coordinated at the national level by the Council and at the regional level by a network of regional coastal observing systems, and that includes in situ, remote, and other coastal and ocean observation and modeling capabilities, technologies, data management systems, communication systems, and product development systems, and is designed to address regional and national needs for ocean and coastal information, to gather specific data on key ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes variables, and to ensure timely and sustained dissemination and availability of these data—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f29a394-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>to the public;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f29a395-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>to support national defense, search and rescue operations, marine commerce, navigation safety, weather, climate, and marine forecasting, energy siting and production, economic development, ecosystem-based marine, coastal, and Great Lakes resource management, public safety, and public outreach and education;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f29a396-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>to promote greater public awareness and stewardship of the Nation’s ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources and the general public welfare;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f29a397-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>to provide easy access to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes data and promote data sharing between Federal and non-Federal sources and promote public data sharing;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f29a398-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>to enable advances in scientific understanding to support the sustainable use, conservation, management, and understanding of healthy ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources to ensure the Nation can respond to opportunities to enhance food, economic, and national security; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f29a399-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>to monitor and model changes in the oceans and Great Lakes, including with respect to chemistry, harmful algal blooms, hypoxia, water levels, and other phenomena;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f29a39a-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>to improve the Nation’s capability to measure, track, observe, understand, and predict events related directly and indirectly to weather and climate, natural climate variability, and interactions between the oceanic and atmospheric environments, including the Great Lakes;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f29a39b-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>to sustain, upgrade, and modernize the Nation’s ocean and Great Lakes observing infrastructure to detect changes and ensure delivery of reliable and timely information; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f29a39c-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><chapeau>to authorize activities—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f29a39d-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>to promote basic and applied research to develop, test, and deploy innovations and improvements in coastal and ocean observation technologies, including advanced observing technologies such as unmanned maritime systems needed to address critical data gaps, modeling systems, other scientific and technological capabilities to improve the understanding of weather and climate, ocean-atmosphere dynamics, global climate change, and the physical, chemical, and biological dynamics of the ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes environments; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f29a39e-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>to conserve healthy and restore degraded coastal ecosystems.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </section> </quotedContent>.<page identifier="/us/stat/134/3333">134 STAT. 3333</page></content></section> <section id="d102967e311" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s102" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="102">SEC. 102. </num><heading>DEFINITIONS.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x7f29f1bf-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 12303 of the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3602">33 U.S.C. 3602</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f29f1c0-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s102/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 7902</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 8932</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f29f1c1-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s102/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (5), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>integrated into the System and are managed through States, regional organizations, universities, nongovernmental organizations, or the private sector</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>managed through States, regional organizations, universities, nongovernmental organizations, or the private sector and integrated into the System by a regional coastal observing system, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or the agencies participating in the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f29f1c2-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s102/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="amend">amending</amendingAction> paragraph (6) to read as follows:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y7f29f1c3-e823-11f0-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">Regional coastal observing system</inline>.—</heading><content>The term ‘<term>regional coastal observing system</term>’ means an organizational body that is certified or established by contract or memorandum by the lead Federal agency designated in section 12304(c)(3) and coordinates State, Federal, local, tribal, and private interests at a regional level with the responsibility of engaging the private and public sectors in designing, operating, and improving regional coastal observing systems in order to ensure the provision of data and information that meet the needs of user groups from the respective regions.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f29f1c4-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s102/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in paragraph (7), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Administrator</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d102967e380" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s103" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="103">SEC. 103. </num><heading>INTEGRATED COASTAL AND OCEAN OBSERVATION SYSTEM.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7f2b7865-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s103/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">System Elements</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2b7866-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s103/a/1" role="instruction" 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>Section 12304(b) of the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3603/b">33 U.S.C. 3603(b)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraph (1) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y7f2bc687-e823-11f0-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>In order to fulfill the purposes of this subtitle, the System shall be national in scope and consist of—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2bc688-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>Federal assets to fulfill national and international observation missions and priorities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2bc689-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>non-Federal assets, including a network of regional coastal observing systems identified under subsection (c)(4), to fulfill regional and national observation missions and priorities;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2bc68a-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f2bc68b-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reviews.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f2bc68c-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f2bc68d-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>observing, modeling, data management, and communication systems for the timely integration and dissemination of data and information products from the System, including reviews of data collection procedures across regions and programs to make recommendations for data collection standards across the System to meet national ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes observation, applied research, and weather forecasting needs;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2bc68e-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>a product development system to transform observations into products in a format that may be readily used and understood; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2bc68f-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><chapeau>a research and development program conducted under the guidance of the Council, consisting of—<page identifier="/us/stat/134/3334">134 STAT. 3334</page></chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2bc690-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>basic and applied research and technology development—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2bc691-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>to improve understanding of coastal and ocean systems and their relationships to human activities; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2bc692-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>to ensure improvement of operational assets and products, including related infrastructure, observing technologies such as unmanned maritime systems, and information and data processing and management technologies;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2bc693-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>an advanced observing technology development program to fill gaps in technology;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2bc694-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>large scale computing resources and research to advance modeling of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes processes;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2bc695-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>models to improve regional weather forecasting capabilities and regional weather forecasting products; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2bc696-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f2bc697-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reviews.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f2bc698-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f2bc699-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>reviews of data collection procedures across regions and programs to make recommendations for data collection standards across the System to meet national ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes observation, applied research, and weather forecasting needs.”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2bc69a-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s103/a/2" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Availability of data</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 12304(b)(3) of such Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3603/b/3">33 U.S.C. 3603(b)(3)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>for research and for use in the development of products to address societal needs</quotedText>” before the period at the end.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7f2bc69b-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s103/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Policy Oversight, Administration, and Regional Coordination</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 12304(c) of the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3603/c">33 U.S.C. 3603(c)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> paragraphs (2), (3), and (4), and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d262c-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Interagency ocean observation committee</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d262d-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><content>The Council shall establish or designate a committee, which shall be known as the ‘Interagency Ocean Observation Committee’.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d262e-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Duties</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Interagency Ocean Observation Committee shall—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d262f-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>prepare annual and long-term plans for consideration and approval by the Council for the integrated design, operation, maintenance, enhancement, and expansion of the System to meet the objectives of this subtitle and the System Plan;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d2630-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>develop and transmit to Congress, along with the budget submitted by the President to Congress pursuant to <ref href="/us/usc/t31/s1105/a">section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code</ref>, an annual coordinated, comprehensive budget—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d2631-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>to operate all elements of the System identified in subsection (b); and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d2632-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>to ensure continuity of data streams from Federal and non-Federal assets;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d2633-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>establish requirements for observation data variables to be gathered by both Federal and non-Federal assets and identify, in consultation with regional coastal observing systems, priorities for System observations;<page identifier="/us/stat/134/3335">134 STAT. 3335</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d2634-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>establish and define protocols and standards for System data processing, management, collection, configuration standards, formats, and communication for new and existing assets throughout the System network;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d2635-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><chapeau>develop contract requirements for each regional coastal observing system—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d2636-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>to establish eligibility for integration into the System;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d2637-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>to ensure compliance with all applicable standards and protocols established by the Council; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d2638-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>to ensure that regional observations are integrated into the System on a sustained basis;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d2639-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>identify gaps in observation coverage or needs for capital improvements of both Federal assets and non-Federal assets;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d263a-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">“(vii) </num><chapeau>subject to the availability of appropriations, establish through 1 or more Federal agencies participating in the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee, in consultation with the System advisory committee established under subsection (d), a competitive matching grant or other programs—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d263b-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>to promote intramural and extramural research and development of new, innovative, and emerging observation technologies including testing and field trials; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d263c-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>to facilitate the migration of new, innovative, and emerging scientific and technological advances from research and development to operational deployment;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d263d-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="viii">“(viii) </num><chapeau>periodically—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d263e-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>review the System Plan; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d263f-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>submit to the Council such recommendations as the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee may have for improvements to the System Plan;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d2640-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ix">“(ix) </num><content>ensure collaboration among Federal agencies participating in the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d2641-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="x">“(x) </num><content>perform such additional duties as the Council may delegate.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d2642-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Lead federal agency</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d2643-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" 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 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall function as the lead Federal agency for the implementation and administration of the System.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d2644-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Consultation required</inline>.—</heading><content>In carrying out this paragraph, the Administrator shall consult with the Council, the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee, other Federal agencies that maintain portions of the System, and the regional coastal observing systems.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d2645-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirements</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>In carrying out this paragraph, the Administrator shall—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d56-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>establish and operate an Integrated Ocean Observing System Program Office within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that—<page identifier="/us/stat/134/3336">134 STAT. 3336</page></chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d57-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>utilizes, to the extent necessary, personnel from Federal agencies participating in the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d58-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>oversees daily operations and coordination of the System;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d59-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>implement policies, protocols, and standards approved by the Council and delegated by the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d5a-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f2d4d5b-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Guidelines.</p></sidenote><chapeau>promulgate program guidelines—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d5c-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f2d4d5d-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Certification.</p></sidenote><content>to certify and integrate regional associations into the System; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d5e-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>to provide regional coastal and ocean observation data that meet the needs of user groups from the respective regions;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d5f-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>have the authority to enter into and oversee contracts, leases, grants, or cooperative agreements with non-Federal assets, including regional coastal observing systems, to support the purposes of this subtitle on such terms as the Administrator deems appropriate;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d60-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><content>implement and maintain a merit-based, competitive funding process to support non-Federal assets, including the development and maintenance of a national network of regional coastal observing systems, and develop and implement a process for the periodic review and evaluation of the regional associations;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d61-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>provide opportunities for competitive contracts and grants for demonstration projects to design, develop, integrate, deploy, maintain, and support components of the System;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d62-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">“(vii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f2d4d63-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p></sidenote><content>establish and maintain efficient and effective administrative procedures for the timely allocation of funds among contractors, grantees, and non-Federal assets, including regional coastal observing systems;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d64-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="viii">“(viii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f2d4d65-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f2d4d66-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>develop and implement a process for the periodic review and evaluation of the regional coastal observing systems;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d67-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ix">“(ix) </num><chapeau>formulate an annual process by which gaps in observation coverage or needs for capital improvements of Federal assets and non-Federal assets of the System are—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d68-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>identified by the regional associations described in the System Plan, the Administrator, or other members of the System; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d69-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>submitted to the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d6a-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="x">“(x) </num><content>develop and be responsible for a data management and communication system, in accordance with standards and protocols established by the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee, by which all data collected by the System regarding ocean and coastal waters of the United States including the Great Lakes, are processed, stored, integrated, and made available to all end-user communities;<page identifier="/us/stat/134/3337">134 STAT. 3337</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d6b-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="xi">“(xi) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f2d4d6c-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Reports.</p></sidenote><content>not less frequently than once each year, submit to the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee a report on the accomplishments, operational needs, and performance of the System to contribute to the annual and long-term plans prepared pursuant to paragraph (2)(B)(i);</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d6d-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="xii">“(xii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f2d4d6e-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Update.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f2d4d6f-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Plan.</p></sidenote><content>develop and periodically update a plan to efficiently integrate into the System new, innovative, or emerging technologies that have been demonstrated to be useful to the System and which will fulfill the purposes of this subtitle and the System Plan; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d70-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="xiii">“(xiii) </num><content>work with users and regional associations to develop products to enable real-time data sharing for decision makers, including with respect to weather forecasting and modeling, search and rescue operations, corrosive seawater forecasts, water quality monitoring and communication, and harmful algal bloom forecasting.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d71-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regional coastal observing systems</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d72-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" 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>A regional coastal observing system described in the System Plan as a regional association may not be certified or established under this subtitle unless it—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d73-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>has been or shall be certified or established by contract or agreement by the Administrator;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d74-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><chapeau>meets—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d75-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>the certification standards and compliance procedure guidelines issued by the Administrator; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d76-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>the information needs of user groups in the region while adhering to national standards;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d77-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><chapeau>demonstrates an organizational structure, that under funding limitations is capable of—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d78-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>gathering required System observation data;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d79-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>supporting and integrating all aspects of coastal and ocean observing and information programs within a region; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d7a-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>reflecting the needs of State, local, and tribal governments, commercial interests, and other users and beneficiaries of the System and other requirements specified under this subtitle and the System Plan;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d7b-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><chapeau>identifies—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d7c-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>gaps in observation coverage needs for capital improvements of Federal assets and non-Federal assets of the System; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d7d-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f2d4d7e-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f2d4d7f-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>other recommendations to assist in the development of the annual and long-term plans prepared pursuant to paragraph (2)(B)(i) and transmits such information to the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee through the Program Office established under paragraph (3)(C)(i);</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d80-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f2d4d81-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Strategic plan.</p></sidenote><content>develops and operates under a strategic plan that will ensure the efficient and effective administration of programs and assets to support daily data <page identifier="/us/stat/134/3338">134 STAT. 3338</page> observations for integration into the System, pursuant to the standards approved by the Council;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d82-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>works cooperatively with governmental and nongovernmental entities at all levels to identify and provide information products of the System for multiple users within the service area of the regional coastal observing system; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d83-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">“(vii) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f2d4d84-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Compliance.</p></sidenote><content>complies with all financial oversight requirements established by the Administrator, including requirements relating to audits.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d85-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Participation</inline>.—</heading><content>For the purposes of this subtitle, employees of Federal agencies are permitted to be members of the governing body for the regional coastal observing systems and may participate in the functions of the regional coastal observing systems.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d86-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s103/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">System Advisory Committee</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 12304(d) of the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3603/d">33 U.S.C. 3603(d)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d87-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s103/c/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>or the Interagency Ocean Observing Committee.</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or the Council under this subtitle</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d88-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s103/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (2)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d89-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s103/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, data sharing,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>data management</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d8a-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s103/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in subparagraph (C), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d4d8b-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s103/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> subparagraph (D) and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y7f2d9bac-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><chapeau>additional priorities, including—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d9bad-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><chapeau>a national surface current mapping network designed to improve fine scale sea surface mapping using high frequency radar technology and other emerging technologies to address national priorities, including Coast Guard search and rescue operation planning and harmful algal bloom forecasting and detection that—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d9bae-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>is comprised of existing high frequency radar and other sea surface current mapping infrastructure operated by national programs and regional coastal observing systems;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d9baf-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>incorporates new high frequency radar assets or other fine scale sea surface mapping technology assets, and other assets needed to fill gaps in coverage on United States coastlines; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d9bb0-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>follows a deployment plan that prioritizes closing gaps in high frequency radar infrastructure in the United States, starting with areas demonstrating significant sea surface current data needs, especially in areas where additional data will improve Coast Guard search and rescue models;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d9bb1-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>fleet acquisition for unmanned maritime systems for deployment and data integration to fulfill the purposes of this subtitle;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d9bb2-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>an integrative survey program for application of unmanned maritime systems to the real-time or near real-time collection and transmission of sea floor, <page identifier="/us/stat/134/3339">134 STAT. 3339</page> water column, and sea surface data on biology, chemistry, geology, physics, and hydrography;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d9bb3-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>remote sensing and data assimilation to develop new analytical methodologies to assimilate data from the System into hydrodynamic models;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d9bb4-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><content>integrated, multi-State monitoring to assess sources, movement, and fate of sediments in coastal regions;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d9bb5-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">“(vi) </num><chapeau>a multi-region marine sound monitoring system to be—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d9bb6-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f2d9bb7-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><content>planned in consultation with the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Department of the Navy, and academic research institutions; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d9bb8-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>developed, installed, and operated in coordination with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Department of the Navy, and academic research institutions; and</content></subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentUp0 fontsize10" id="y7f2d9bb9-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>any other purpose identified by the Administrator or the Council.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d9bba-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s103/c/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>in paragraph (3)(B), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>The Administrator may stagger the terms of the System advisory committee members.</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>Members</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d9bbb-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s103/c/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (4)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d9bbc-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s103/c/2/E/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>in subparagraph (A), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and the Interagency Ocean Observing Committee</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d9bbd-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s103/c/2/E/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in subparagraph (C), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Observing</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>Observation</quotedText>”.</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7f2d9bbe-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s103/d" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Civil Liability</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 12304(e) of the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3603/e">33 U.S.C. 3603(e)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d9bbf-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s103/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>information coordination entity</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>coastal observing system</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2d9bc0-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s103/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>contract, lease, grant, or cooperative agreement under subsection (c)(3)(D)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>a memorandum of agreement of certification under subsection (c)(3)(C)(iii)</quotedText>”.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7f2d9bc1-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s103/e" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Conforming Amendments</inline>.—</heading><content>The Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3601/etseq">33 U.S.C. 3601 et seq.</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>regional information coordination entities</quotedText>” each place it appears and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>regional coastal observing systems</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d102967e1183" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s104" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="104">SEC. 104. </num><heading>FINANCING AND AGREEMENTS.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x7f2dc2d2-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 12305(a) of the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3604/a">33 U.S.C. 3604(a)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7f2dc2d3-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" 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 Secretary of Commerce may execute an agreement, on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis, with any State or subdivision thereof, any Federal agency, any public or private organization, or any individual to carry out activities under this subtitle.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d102967e1209" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s105" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="105">SEC. 105. </num><heading>REPORTS TO CONGRESS.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x7f2de9e4-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 12307 of the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3606">33 U.S.C. 3606</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<page identifier="/us/stat/134/3340">134 STAT. 3340</page> <quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y7f2e5f15-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="12307">“SEC. 12307. </num><heading class="fontsize12">REPORT TO CONGRESS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7f2e5f16-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f2e5f17-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f2e5f18-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">President.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Requirement</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than March 30, 2022, and every 5 years thereafter, the Administrator shall prepare, and the President acting through the Council shall approve and transmit to Congress, a report on progress made in implementing this subtitle.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7f2e5f19-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" 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>Each report required under subsection (a) shall include—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2e5f1a-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>a description of activities carried out under this subtitle and the System Plan;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2e5f1b-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f2e5f1c-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Evaluation.</p></sidenote><content>an evaluation of the effectiveness of the System, including an evaluation of progress made by the Council to achieve the goals identified under the System Plan;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2e5f1d-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f2e5f1e-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>the identification of Federal and non-Federal assets as determined by the Council that have been integrated into the System, including assets essential to the gathering of required observation data variables necessary to meet the respective missions of Council agencies;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2e5f1f-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f2e5f20-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Review.</p></sidenote><content>a review of procurements, planned or initiated, by each department or agency represented on the Council to enhance, expand, or modernize the observation capabilities and data products provided by the System, including data management and communication subsystems;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2e5f21-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f2e5f22-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Summary.</p></sidenote><chapeau>a summary of the existing gaps in observation infrastructure and monitoring data collection, including—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2e5f23-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>priorities considered by the System advisory committee;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2e5f24-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>the national sea surface current mapping network;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2e5f25-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>coastal buoys;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2e5f26-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">“(D) </num><content>ocean chemistry monitoring;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2e5f27-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">“(E) </num><content>marine sound monitoring; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2e5f28-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><content>unmanned maritime systems technology gaps;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2e5f29-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f2e5f2a-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Assessment.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f2e5f2b-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><content>an assessment regarding activities to integrate Federal and non-Federal assets, nationally and on the regional level, and discussion of the performance and effectiveness of regional coastal observing systems to coordinate regional observation operations;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2e5f2c-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>a description of benefits of the program to users of data products resulting from the System (including the general public, industries, scientists, resource managers, emergency responders, policy makers, and educators);</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2e5f2d-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="8">“(8) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f2e5f2e-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f2e5f2f-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><chapeau>recommendations, if any, concerning—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2e5f30-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>modifications to the System; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2e5f31-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><content>funding levels for the System in subsequent fiscal years; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2e5f32-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="9">“(9) </num><content>the results of a periodic external independent programmatic audit of the System.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d102967e1366" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s106" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="106">SEC. 106. </num><heading>PUBLIC-PRIVATE USE POLICY.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x7f2e8643-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 12308 of the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3607">33 U.S.C. 3607</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y7f2e8644-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="12308">“SEC. 12308. </num><heading class="fontsize12">PUBLIC-PRIVATE USE POLICY.</heading><content class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “The Council shall maintain a policy that defines processes for making decisions about the roles of the Federal Government, the States, regional coastal observing systems, the academic community, and the private sector in providing to end-user communities environmental information, products, technologies, and services <page identifier="/us/stat/134/3341">134 STAT. 3341</page> related to the System. The Administrator shall ensure that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration adheres to the decision making process developed by the Council regarding the roles of the Federal Government, the States, the regional coastal observing systems, the academic community, and the private sector in providing end-user communities environmental information, data products, technologies, and services related to the System.”</content></section> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d102967e1393" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s107" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="107">SEC. 107. </num><heading>REPEAL OF INDEPENDENT COST ESTIMATE.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7f2ead55-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s107/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>The Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3601/etseq">33 U.S.C. 3601 et seq.</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> section 12309 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3608">33 U.S.C. 3608</ref>).</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7f2ead56-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s107/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 Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (<ref href="/us/pl/111/11">Public Law 111–11</ref>; <ref href="/us/stat/123/991">123 Stat. 991</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the item related to section 12309.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d102967e1442" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s108" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="108">SEC. 108. </num><heading>AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x7f2ead57-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 12311 of the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3610">33 U.S.C. 3610</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><section class="centered fontsize12" id="y7f2ed468-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658145"><num class="fontsize12" value="12311">“SEC. 12311. </num><heading class="fontsize12">AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</heading><chapeau class=" fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  “There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce to support the integrated oceans observations under this subtitle—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2ed469-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>$48,000,000 for fiscal year 2021;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2ed46a-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>$50,000,000 for fiscal year 2022;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2ed46b-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>$52,000,000 for fiscal year 2023;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2ed46c-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>$54,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2ed46d-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><content>$56,000,000 for fiscal year 2025.”</content></paragraph> </section> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d102967e1492" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s109" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="109">SEC. 109. </num><heading>REPORTS AND RESEARCH PLANS.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x7f2f228e-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 12404(c) of the Federal Ocean Acidification Research And Monitoring Act of 2009 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3703/c">33 U.S.C. 3703(c)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2fbecf-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Economic vulnerability report</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2fbed0-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f2fbed1-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Time period.</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 the Coordinated Ocean Observations and Research Act of 2020, and every 6 years thereafter, the Subcommittee shall transmit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2fbed2-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>is named the ‘Ocean Chemistry Coastal Community Vulnerability Assessment’;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2fbed3-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>identifies gaps in ocean acidification monitoring by public, academic, and private assets in the network of regional coastal observing systems;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2fbed4-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>identifies geographic areas which have gaps in ocean acidification research;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2fbed5-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content>identifies United States coastal communities, including island communities, fishing communities, low-population rural communities, tribal and subsistence communities, and island communities, that may be impacted by ocean acidification;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2fbed6-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">“(v) </num><content>identifies impacts of changing ocean carbonate chemistry on the communities described in clause (iv), including impacts from changes in ocean and coastal marine resources that are not managed by the Federal Government;<page identifier="/us/stat/134/3342">134 STAT. 3342</page></content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2fbed7-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content>identifies gaps in understanding of the impacts of ocean acidification on economically or commercially important species, particularly those which support United States commercial, recreational, and tribal fisheries and aquaculture;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2fbed8-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content>identifies habitats that may be particularly vulnerable to corrosive sea water, including areas experiencing multiple stressors such as hypoxia, sedimentation, and harmful algal blooms;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2fbed9-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="viii">“(viii) </num><content>identifies areas in which existing National Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System assets, including unmanned maritime systems, may be leveraged as platforms for the deployment of new sensors or other applicable observing technologies;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2fbeda-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ix">“(ix) </num><chapeau>is written in collaboration with Federal agencies responsible for carrying out this subtitle, including representatives of—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2fbedb-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>the National Marine Fisheries Service and the Office for Coastal Management of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration;</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2fbedc-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>regional coastal observing systems established under section 12304(c)(4);</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2fbedd-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="III">“(III) </num><content>regional ocean acidification networks; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2fbede-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="IV">“(IV) </num><content>sea grant programs (as defined in section 203 of the National Sea Grant College Program Act (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1122">33 U.S.C. 1122</ref>)); and</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2fbedf-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="x">“(x) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f2fbee0-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Consultation.</p></sidenote><content>is written in consultation with experts, including subsistence users, academia, and stakeholders familiar with the economic, social, ecological, geographic, and resource concerns of coastal communities in the United States.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2fbee1-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Form of report</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2fbee2-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Initial report</inline>.—</heading><content>The initial report required under subparagraph (A) shall include the information described in clauses (i) through (viii) of that subparagraph on a national level.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2fbee3-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Subsequent reports</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Each report required under subparagraph (A) after the initial report—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2fbee4-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">“(I) </num><content>may describe the information described in clauses (i) through (viii) of that subparagraph on a national level; or</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2fbee5-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">“(II) </num><content>may consist of separate reports for each region of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2fbee6-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Regional reports</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Subcommittee opts to prepare a report required under subparagraph (A) as separate regional reports under clause (ii)(II), the Subcommittee shall submit a report for each region of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration not less frequently than once during each 6-year reporting period.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2fbee7-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" role="definitions" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Appropriate committees of congress defined</inline>.—</heading><content>In this paragraph and in paragraph (5), the term ‘<term>appropriate committees of Congress</term>’ means the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology <page identifier="/us/stat/134/3343">134 STAT. 3343</page> of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2fbee8-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">“(5) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Monitoring prioritization plan</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Not later than 180 days after the date of the submission of the initial report under paragraph (4)(A), the Subcommittee shall transmit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report that develops a plan to deploy new sensors or other applicable observing technologies such as unmanned maritime systems—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2fbee9-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">“(A) </num><content>based on such initial report;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2fbeea-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau>prioritized by—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2fbeeb-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><content>the threat to coastal economies and ecosystems;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2fbeec-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content>gaps in data; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f2fbeed-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content>research needs; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f2fbeee-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><content>that leverage existing platforms, where possible.”</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <section id="d102967e1709" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s110" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="110">SEC. 110. </num><heading>STRATEGIC RESEARCH PLAN.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7f30331f-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s110/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 12405(b) of the Federal Ocean Acidification Research And Monitoring Act of 2009 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3704/b">33 U.S.C. 3704(b)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f303320-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s110/a/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (8), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f303321-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s110/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (9), 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="y7f303322-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s110/a/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="y7f303323-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="10">“(10) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f303324-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Recommenda-</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f303325-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">tions.</p></sidenote><content>make recommendations for research to be conducted, including in the social sciences and economics, to address the key knowledge gaps identified in the Ocean Chemistry Coastal Community Vulnerability Assessment conducted under section 12404(c)(4).”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7f303326-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s110/b" role="instruction" 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><content>Section 12405(c) of the Federal Ocean Acidification Research And Monitoring Act of 2009 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3704/c">33 U.S.C. 3704(c)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f303327-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">“(6) </num><content>Research to understand the combined impact of changes in ocean chemistry and other stressors, including sediment delivery, hypoxia, and harmful algal blooms, on each other and on living marine resources, including aquaculture and coastal ecosystems.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f305a38-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">“(7) </num><content>Applied research to identify adaptation strategies for species impacted by changes in ocean chemistry including vegetation-based systems, shell recycling, species and genetic diversity, applied technologies, aquaculture methodologies, and management recommendations.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7f305a39-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s110/c" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Participation</inline>.—</heading><content>Section 12405(e) of the Federal Ocean Acidification Research And Monitoring Act of 2009 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3704/e">33 U.S.C. 3704(e)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> in the first sentence by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, tribal governments, and subsistence users</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>groups</quotedText>”.</content></subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7f305a3a-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s110/d" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="d">(d) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f305a3b-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f305a3c-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3704">33 USC 3704 note</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Revised Strategic Research Plan</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Joint Subcommittee on Ocean Science and Technology of the National Science and Technology Council shall submit to Congress a revised strategic research plan under section 12405 of the Federal Ocean Acidification Research And Monitoring Act of 2009 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3704">33 U.S.C. 3704</ref>) that includes the matters required by the amendments made by this section.</content></subsection> </section> <section id="d102967e1843" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s111" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="111">SEC. 111. </num><heading>STAKEHOLDER INPUT ON MONITORING.</heading><chapeau class="indentUp0 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x7f30814d-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 12406(a) of the Federal Ocean Acidification Research And Monitoring Act of 2009 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3705/a">33 U.S.C. 3705(a)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f30814e-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s111/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and</quotedText>” at the end;<page identifier="/us/stat/134/3344">134 STAT. 3344</page></content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f30814f-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s111/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>in paragraph (3), 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="y7f308150-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s111/3" 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="y7f308151-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>includes an ongoing mechanism that allows industry members, coastal stakeholders, fishery management councils and commissions, non-Federal resource managers, community acidification networks, indigenous knowledge groups, and scientific experts to provide input on monitoring needs that are necessary to support on the ground management, decision making, and adaptation related to ocean acidification and its impacts.”</content></paragraph> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </section> <section id="d102967e1895" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tI/s112" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="112">SEC. 112. </num><heading>RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.</heading><content class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="x7f308152-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120">  Section 12407(a) of the Federal Ocean Acidification Research And Monitoring Act of 2009 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3706/a">33 U.S.C. 3706(a)</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction> to read as follows:<quotedContent><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7f30a863-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">“(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Research Activities</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Director of the National Science Foundation shall continue to carry out research activities on ocean acidification which shall support competitive, merit-based, peer-reviewed proposals for research, observation, and monitoring of ocean acidification and its impacts, including—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f30a864-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">“(1) </num><content>impacts on marine organisms, including species cultured for aquaculture, and marine ecosystems;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f30a865-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">“(2) </num><content>impacts on ocean, coastal, and estuarine biogeochemistry;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f30a866-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">“(3) </num><content>the development of methodologies and technologies to evaluate ocean acidification and its impacts; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f30a867-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">“(4) </num><content>impacts of multiple stressors on ecosystems exhibiting hypoxia, harmful algal blooms, or sediment delivery, combined with changes in ocean chemistry.”</content></paragraph> </subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></section> <num value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading>NAMED STORM EVENT MODEL AND POST-STORM ASSESSMENTS</heading> <section id="d102967e1946" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="201">SEC. 201. </num><heading>NAMED STORM EVENT MODEL AND POST-STORM ASSESSMENTS.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7f322f08-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/a" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments to the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 12312 of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (<ref href="/us/usc/t33/s3611">33 U.S.C. 3611</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f322f09-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/a/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="y7f322f0a-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/a/1/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following: “<quotedText>, except that the term shall not apply with respect to a State or territory that has an operational wind and flood loss allocation system.</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f322f0b-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/a/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (6), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sustained</quotedText>” before “<quotedText>winds</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f322f0c-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/a/1/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (7), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>that threaten any portion of a coastal State</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>for which post-storm assessments are conducted</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f322f0d-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/a/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f322f0e-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau>in paragraph (1)—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f322f0f-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/a/2/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (A)—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f322f10-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/a/2/A/i/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>540 days after the date of the enactment of the Consumer Option for an <page identifier="/us/stat/134/3345">134 STAT. 3345</page> Alternative System to Allocate Losses Act of 2012</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2020</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f322f11-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/a/2/A/i/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>by regulation</quotedText>”;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f322f12-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/a/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>in subparagraph (B), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>every</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>an</quotedText>”; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f322f13-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/a/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y7f322f14-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Public review</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator shall seek input and suggestions from the public before the Named Storm Event Model, or any modification to the Named Storm Event Model, takes effect.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f322f15-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/a/2/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="y7f322f16-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="redesignate">redesignating</amendingAction> subparagraphs (B) and (C) as subparagraphs (D) and (E), respectively;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f322f17-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after subparagraph (A) the following:<quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y7f325628-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">“(B) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Data collection</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f325629-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f32562a-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Upon identification of a named storm under subparagraph (A), and pursuant to the protocol established under subsection (c), the Administrator may deploy sensors to enhance the collection of covered data in the areas in coastal States that the Administrator determines are at the highest risk of experiencing geophysical events that would cause indeterminate losses.</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f32562b-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of construction</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Administrator takes action under clause (i), that action may not be construed as indicating that a post-storm assessment will be developed for any coastal State in which that action is taken.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y7f32562c-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">“(C) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f32562d-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f32562e-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Notification.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Identification of indeterminate losses in coastal states</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than 30 days after the first date on which sustained winds of not less than 39 miles per hour are measured in a coastal State during a named storm identified under subparagraph (A), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall notify the Administrator with respect to the existence of any indeterminate losses in that coastal State resulting from that named storm.”</content></subparagraph> </quotedContent>;</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f32562f-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/a/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (D), as so redesignated—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f325630-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/a/2/B/iii/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>identification of a named storm under subparagraph (A)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>confirmation of indeterminate losses identified under subparagraph (C) with respect to a named storm</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f325631-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/a/2/B/iii/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>assessment for such named storm</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>assessment for each coastal State that suffered such indeterminate losses as a result of the named storm</quotedText>”;</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f325632-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/a/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="iv">(iv) </num><chapeau>in subparagraph (E), as so redesignated—</chapeau><subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f327d43-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/a/2/B/iv/I" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="I">(I) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>an identification of a named storm is made under subparagraph (A)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>any indeterminate losses are identified under subparagraph (C)</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> <subclause class="fontsize10" id="y7f327d44-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/a/2/B/iv/II" style="-uslm-lc:I658128"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="II">(II) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>for such storm under subparagraph (B)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>under subparagraph (D) for any coastal State that suffered such indeterminate losses</quotedText>”; and</content></subclause> </clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f327d45-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/a/2/B/v" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="v">(v) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<page identifier="/us/stat/134/3346">134 STAT. 3346</page> <quotedContent><subparagraph class="indentDown1 fontsize10" id="y7f327d46-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="F">“(F) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Separate post-storm assessments for a single named storm</inline>.—</heading><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f327d47-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">“(i) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>The Administrator may conduct a separate post-storm assessment for each coastal State in which indeterminate losses are identified under subparagraph (C).</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f327d48-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Timeline</inline>.—</heading><content>If the Administrator conducts a separate post-storm assessment under clause (i), the Administrator shall complete the assessment based on the dates of actions that the Administrator takes under subparagraph (D).”</content></clause> </subparagraph> </quotedContent>; and</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f327d49-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/a/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="y7f327d4a-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/a/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>540 days after the date of the enactment of the Consumer Option for an Alternative System to Allocate Losses Act of 2012</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>December 31, 2020</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f327d4b-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/a/3/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (2), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, in the discretion of the Administrator,</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>of sensors as may</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f327d4c-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/a/3/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>in paragraph (4)(B), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>and expend</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>receive</quotedText>”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7f327d4d-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/b" role="instruction" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Amendments to the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>Section 1337 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (<ref href="/us/usc/t42/s4057">42 U.S.C. 4057</ref>) <amendingAction type="amend">is amended</amendingAction>—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f327d4e-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/b/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="y7f327d4f-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/b/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> the period at the end and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> the following: “<quotedText>, except that the term shall not apply with respect to a State or territory that has an operational wind and flood loss allocation system.</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f327d50-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/b/1/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>in paragraph (5), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>sustained</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>maximum</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f327d51-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/b/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>in subsection (b)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f327d52-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/b/2/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>establish by rule</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>publish for comment in the Federal Register</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f327d53-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/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="x7f327d54-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Determination.</p></sidenote><content>in paragraph (2)(B), by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> after “<quotedText>Elevation Certificate</quotedText>” the following: “<quotedText>, or other data or information used to determine a property’s current risk of flood, as determined by the Administrator,</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f327d55-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/b/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f327d56-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Federal Register, publication.</p></sidenote><content>in subsection (c)(3)(A)(i), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>the issuance of the rule establishing the COASTAL Formula</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>publication of the COASTAL Formula in the Federal Register as required by subsection (b)(1)</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f327d57-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/b/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>in subsection (d), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 12312(b)(2)(C)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>section 12312(b)(2)(E)</quotedText>”;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f327d58-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/b/5" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau>in subsection (h)—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f327d59-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/b/5/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>that issues a standard flood insurance policy under the national flood insurance program</quotedText>” after “<quotedText>company</quotedText>”; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f327d5a-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/b/5/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>or the COASTAL Formula</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>, the COASTAL Formula, or any other loss allocation or post-storm assessment arising under the laws or ordinances of any State</quotedText>”;</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f327d5b-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/b/6" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="6">(6) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f327d5c-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f327d5d-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Federal Register, publication.</p></sidenote><content>in subsection (i), by <amendingAction type="delete">striking</amendingAction> “<quotedText>after the date on which the Administrator issues the rule establishing the COASTAL Formula under subsection (b)</quotedText>” and <amendingAction type="insert">inserting</amendingAction> “<quotedText>60 days after <page identifier="/us/stat/134/3347">134 STAT. 3347</page> publication of the COASTAL Formula in the Federal Register as required by subsection (b)(1)</quotedText>”; and</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f327d5e-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tII/s201/b/7" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="7">(7) </num><content>by <amendingAction type="add">adding</amendingAction> at the end the following:<quotedContent><subsection class="indentDown1 firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7f32a46f-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="k">“(k) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Rule of Construction</inline>.—</heading><content>Nothing in this section shall be construed to create a cause of action under this Act.”</content></subsection> </quotedContent>.</content></paragraph> </subsection> </section> <num value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading>WATER PREDICTION AND FORECASTING</heading> <section id="d102967e2449" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tIII/s301" style="-uslm-lc:I658143"><num class="fontsize12" value="301">SEC. 301. </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f32a470-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180"><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s10371">42 USC 10371</ref>.</p></sidenote><heading>WATER PREDICTION AND FORECASTING.</heading><subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7f338ed1-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tIII/s301/a" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="a">(a) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">National Water Center</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f33b5e2-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/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">Establishment</inline>.—</heading><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f33b5e3-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/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 of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere shall establish a center—</chapeau><clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f33b5e4-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tIII/s301/a/1/A/i" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="i">(i) </num><content>to serve as the research and operational center of excellence for hydrologic analyses, forecasting, and related decision support services within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Weather Service; and</content></clause> <clause class="fontsize10" id="y7f33b5e5-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tIII/s301/a/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-lc:I658126"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="ii">(ii) </num><content>to facilitate collaboration across Federal and State departments and agencies, academia, and the private sector on matters relating to water resources.</content></clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f33b5e6-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/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">Designation</inline>.—</heading><content>The center established under subparagraph (A) shall be known as the “National Water Center”.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f33b5e7-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/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">Functions</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The functions of the National Water Center shall include the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f33b5e8-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tIII/s301/a/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Improving understanding of water resources, stakeholder needs regarding water resources, and identifying science and services gaps relating to water resources.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f33b5e9-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tIII/s301/a/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>Developing and implementing advanced water resources modeling capabilities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f33b5ea-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tIII/s301/a/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>Facilitating the transition of hydrologic research into operations.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f33b5eb-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tIII/s301/a/2/D" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="D">(D) </num><content>Delivering analyses, forecasts, and inundation information and guidance for all hydrologic events in the United States, including flash flooding, riverine flooding, and water resources outlooks.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f33b5ec-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tIII/s301/a/2/E" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="E">(E) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f33b5ed-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Coordination.</p></sidenote><content>In coordination with warning coordination meteorologists, providing decision-support services to inform emergency management and water resources decisions.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7f33b5ee-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tIII/s301/b" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="b">(b) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">National Instructions</inline>.—</heading><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f33b5ef-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tIII/s301/b/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><sidenote><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f33b5f0-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Deadline.</p><p class="leftAlign firstIndent0 fontsize8" id="x7f33b5f1-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Public information.</p></sidenote><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">In general</inline>.—</heading><content>Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary, acting through the Director of the National Weather Service, shall make public an operations and services policy directive for the National Water Center.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f33b5f2-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/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">Contents</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The directive required by paragraph (1) shall include national instructions to perform the functions of the National Water Center, including the following:</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f33b5f3-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tIII/s301/b/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>Operational staff responsibilities.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f33b5f4-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tIII/s301/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="x7f33b5f5-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Guidelines.</p></sidenote><content>Guidelines for content, format, and provision of hydrologic and inundation products developed by the National Water Center.</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f33b5f6-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tIII/s301/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="x7f33b5f7-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" style="-uslm-lc:I658180">Procedures.</p></sidenote><content>Procedures for cooperation and coordination between the National Water Center, the National Weather <page identifier="/us/stat/134/3348">134 STAT. 3348</page> Service National Centers for Environmental Prediction, National Weather Service River Forecast Centers, and National Weather Service Weather Forecast Offices.</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7f33b5f8-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tIII/s301/c" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="c">(c) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Total Water Prediction</inline>.—</heading><chapeau>The Under Secretary, acting through the Director of the Office of Water Prediction of the National Weather Service, shall—</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f33b5f9-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tIII/s301/c/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>initiate and lead research and development activities to develop operational water resource prediction and related decision support products;</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f33b5fa-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tIII/s301/c/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau>collaborate with, and provide decision support regarding total water prediction to—</chapeau><subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f33b5fb-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tIII/s301/c/2/A" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="A">(A) </num><content>the relevant Federal agencies represented on the National Science and Technology Council, Committee on Environment, Natural Resources, and Sustainability and the Subcommittee on Disaster Reduction;</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f33b5fc-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tIII/s301/c/2/B" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="B">(B) </num><content>State water resource agencies; and</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f33b5fd-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tIII/s301/c/2/C" style="-uslm-lc:I658124"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="C">(C) </num><content>State and local emergency management agencies; and</content></subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f33b5fe-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tIII/s301/c/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>in carrying out the responsibilities described in paragraphs (1) and (2), collaboratively develop capabilities necessary for total water predictive capacity, including observations, modeling, data management, supercomputing, social science, and communications.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7f33b5ff-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tIII/s301/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><chapeau>There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the activities under this section amounts as follows:</chapeau><paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f33b600-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tIII/s301/d/1" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="1">(1) </num><content>$44,500,000 for fiscal year 2021.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f33b601-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tIII/s301/d/2" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="2">(2) </num><content>$45,000,000 for fiscal year 2022.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f33b602-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tIII/s301/d/3" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="3">(3) </num><content>$45,500,000 for fiscal year 2023.</content></paragraph> <paragraph class="fontsize10" id="y7f33b603-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tIII/s301/d/4" style="-uslm-lc:I658122"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="4">(4) </num><content>$46,000,000 for fiscal year 2024.</content></paragraph> </subsection> <subsection class="firstIndent0 fontsize10" id="y7f33b604-e823-11f0-a1e4-69761a48a15a" identifier="/us/pl/116/271/tIII/s301/e" style="-uslm-lc:I658120"><num class="fontsize10" style="-uslm-lc:emspace2" value="e">(e) </num><heading class="fontsize10"><inline class="smallCaps">Derivation of Funds</inline>.—</heading><content>Funds to carry out this section shall be derived from amounts authorized to be appropriated to the National Weather Service and the National Ocean Service that are enacted after the date of the enactment of this Act.</content></subsection> </section> Approved December 31, 2020.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 914: SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 116–168 (Comm. on Commerce, Science, and Transporta­tion). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 166 (2020):

July 30, considered and passed Senate.

Dec. 3, considered and passed House, amended.

Dec. 16, Senate concurred in House amendment.

 DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2020):

Dec. 31, Presidential statement.

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