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108hr5107ih | (3) Report
Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit a report to Congress that contains— (A) a list of motions filed under section 3600 of title 18, United States Code, as added by this Act; (B) whether DNA testing was ordered pursuant to such a motion; (C) wheth... |
108hr5107ih | (4) Additional information
The report required to be submitted under paragraph (3) may include any other information the Attorney General determines to be relevant in assessing the operation, utility, or costs of section 3600 of title 18, United States Code, as added by this Act, and any recommendations the Attorney G... |
108hr5107ih | (c) Effective date; applicability
This section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to any offense committed, and to any judgment of conviction entered, before, on, or after that date of enactment. 3600. DNA testing
(a) In general ... |
108hr5107ih | under penalty of perjury, that the applicant is actually innocent of— (A) the Federal offense for which the applicant is under a sentence of imprisonment or death; or (B) another Federal or State offense, if— (i) (I) such offense was legally necessary to make the applicant eligible for a sentence as a career offender u... |
108hr5107ih | or (II) evidence of such offense was admitted during a Federal death sentencing hearing and exoneration of such offense would entitle the applicant to a reduced sentence or new sentencing hearing; and (ii) in the case of a State offense— (I) the applicant demonstrates that there is no adequate remedy under State law to... |
108hr5107ih | (2) the specific evidence to be tested was secured in relation to the investigation or prosecution of the Federal or State offense referenced in the applicant’s assertion under paragraph (1); (3) the specific evidence to be tested— (A) was not previously subjected to DNA testing and the applicant did not knowingly and ... |
108hr5107ih | (4) the specific evidence to be tested is in the possession of the Government and has been subject to a chain of custody and retained under conditions sufficient to ensure that such evidence has not been substituted, contaminated, tampered with, replaced, or altered in any respect material to the proposed DNA testing; ... |
108hr5107ih | and (B) would establish the actual innocence of the applicant of the Federal or State offense referenced in the applicant’s assertion under paragraph (1); (7) if the applicant was convicted following a trial, the identity of the perpetrator was at issue in the trial; (8) the proposed DNA testing of the specific evidenc... |
108hr5107ih | (9) the applicant certifies that the applicant will provide a DNA sample for purposes of comparison; and (10) the applicant’s motion is filed for the purpose of demonstrating the applicant’s actual innocence of the Federal or State offense, and not to delay the execution of the sentence or the administration of justice... |
108hr5107ih | (2) Preservation order
To the extent necessary to carry out proceedings under this section, the court shall direct the Government to preserve the specific evidence relating to a motion under subsection (a). (3) Appointment of counsel
The court may appoint counsel for an indigent applicant under this section in the sa... |
108hr5107ih | (2) Exception
Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the court may order DNA testing by another qualified laboratory if the court makes all necessary orders to ensure the integrity of the specific evidence and the reliability of the testing process and test results. (3) Costs
The costs of any DNA testing ordered under this s... |
108hr5107ih | (d) Time limitation in capital cases
In any case in which the applicant is sentenced to death— (1) any DNA testing ordered under this section shall be completed not later than 60 days after the date on which the Government responds to the motion filed under subsection (a); and (2) not later than 120 days after the dat... |
108hr5107ih | (e) Reporting of test results
(1) In general
The results of any DNA testing ordered under this section shall be simultaneously disclosed to the court, the applicant, and the Government. (2) NDIS
The Government shall submit any test results relating to the DNA of the applicant to the National DNA Index System (referr... |
108hr5107ih | (3) Retention of DNA sample
(A) Entry into NDIS
If the DNA test results obtained under this section are inconclusive or show that the applicant was the source of the DNA evidence, the DNA sample of the applicant may be retained in NDIS. (B) Match with other offense
If the DNA test results obtained under this section... |
108hr5107ih | (C) No match
If the DNA test results obtained under this section exclude the applicant as the source of the DNA evidence, and a comparison of the DNA sample of the applicant does not result in a match between the DNA sample of the applicant and another offense, the Attorney General shall destroy the DNA sample of the ... |
108hr5107ih | (f) Post-testing procedures; inconclusive and inculpatory results
(1) Inconclusive results
If DNA test results obtained under this section are inconclusive, the court may order further testing, if appropriate, or may deny the applicant relief. (2) Inculpatory results
If DNA test results obtained under this section s... |
108hr5107ih | if the court makes such a finding, the court may hold the applicant in contempt; (ii) assess against the applicant the cost of any DNA testing carried out under this section; (iii) forward the finding to the Director of the Bureau of Prisons, who, upon receipt of such a finding, may deny, wholly or in part, the good co... |
108hr5107ih | and (v) if the DNA test results relate to a State offense, forward the finding to any appropriate State official. (3) Sentence
In any prosecution of an applicant under chapter 79 for false assertions or other conduct in proceedings under this section, the court, upon conviction of the applicant, shall sentence the app... |
108hr5107ih | (g) Post-testing procedures; motion for new trial or resentencing
(1) In general
Notwithstanding any law that would bar a motion under this paragraph as untimely, if DNA test results obtained under this section exclude the applicant as the source of the DNA evidence, the applicant may file a motion for a new trial or... |
108hr5107ih | (2) Standard for granting motion for new trial or resentencing
The court shall grant the motion of the applicant for a new trial or resentencing, as appropriate, if the DNA test results, when considered with all other evidence in the case (regardless of whether such evidence was introduced at trial), establish by a pr... |
108hr5107ih | another Federal or State offense, if— (i) such offense was legally necessary to make the applicant eligible for a sentence as a career offender under section 3559(e) or an armed career offender under section 924(e), and exoneration of such offense would entitle the applicant to a reduced sentence; or (ii) evidence of s... |
108hr5107ih | (h) Other laws unaffected
(1) Post-conviction relief
Nothing in this section shall affect the circumstances under which a person may obtain DNA testing or post-conviction relief under any other law. (2) Habeas corpus
Nothing in this section shall provide a basis for relief in any Federal habeas corpus proceeding. (3... |
108hr5107ih | Preservation of biological evidence
(a) In general
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Government shall preserve biological evidence that was secured in the investigation or prosecution of a Federal offense, if a defendant is under a sentence of imprisonment for such offense. (b) Defined term
For purpose... |
108hr5107ih | (c) Applicability
Subsection (a) shall not apply if— (1) a court has denied a request or motion for DNA testing of the biological evidence by the defendant under section 3600, and no appeal is pending; (2) the defendant knowingly and voluntarily waived the right to request DNA testing of such evidence in a court proce... |
108hr5107ih | or (4) (A) the evidence must be returned to its rightful owner, or is of such a size, bulk, or physical character as to render retention impracticable; and (B) the Government takes reasonable measures to remove and preserve portions of the material evidence sufficient to permit future DNA testing. (d) Other preservatio... |
108hr5107ih | (e) Regulations
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Innocence Protection Act of 2004 , the Attorney General shall promulgate regulations to implement and enforce this section, including appropriate disciplinary sanctions to ensure that employees comply with such regulations. |
108hr5107ih | (f) Criminal penalty
Whoever knowingly and intentionally destroys, alters, or tampers with biological evidence that is required to be preserved under this section with the intent to prevent that evidence from being subjected to DNA testing or prevent the production or use of that evidence in an official proceeding, sh... |
108hr5107ih | Kirk Bloodsworth Post-Conviction DNA Testing Grant Program
(a) In general
The Attorney General shall establish the Kirk Bloodsworth Post-Conviction DNA Testing Grant Program to award grants to States to help defray the costs of post-conviction DNA testing. (b) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to ... |
108hr5107ih | (c) State defined
For purposes of this section, the term State means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands. 413. Incentive grants to States to ensure consideration of claims of ac... |
108hr5107ih | 307, or 412, as appropriate; and (2) demonstrate that the State in which the eligible entity operates— (A) provides post-conviction DNA testing of specified evidence— (i) under a State statute enacted before the date of enactment of this Act (or extended or renewed after such date), to any person convicted after trial ... |
108hr5107ih | to any person under a sentence of imprisonment or death for a State offense, in a manner comparable to section 3600(a) of title 18, United States Code (provided that the State statute, rule, regulation, or practice may make post-conviction DNA testing available in cases in which such testing is not required by such sec... |
108hr5107ih | and (B) preserves biological evidence secured in relation to the investigation or prosecution of a State offense— (i) under a State statute or a State or local rule, regulation, or practice, enacted or adopted before the date of enactment of this Act (or extended or renewed after such date), in a manner that ensures th... |
108hr5107ih | United States Code, if— (I) all jurisdictions within the State comply with this requirement; and (II) such jurisdictions may preserve such evidence for longer than the period of time that such evidence would be required to be preserved under such section 3600A. 421. Capital representation improvement grants
(a) In gen... |
108hr5107ih | (c) Use of funds
Grants awarded under subsection (a)— (1) shall be used to establish, implement, or improve an effective system for providing competent legal representation to— (A) indigents charged with an offense subject to capital punishment; (B) indigents who have been sentenced to death and who seek appellate or ... |
108hr5107ih | (d) Effective system
As used in subsection (c)(1), an effective system for providing competent legal representation is a system that— (1) invests the responsibility for appointing qualified attorneys to represent indigents in capital cases— (A) in a public defender program that relies on staff attorneys, members of th... |
108hr5107ih | or (C) pursuant to a statutory procedure enacted before the date of the enactment of this Act under which the trial judge is required to appoint qualified attorneys from a roster maintained by a State or regional selection committee or similar entity; and (2) requires the program described in paragraph (1)(A), the enti... |
108hr5107ih | (C) except in the case of a selection committee or similar entity described in paragraph (1)(C), assign 2 attorneys from the roster to represent an indigent in a capital case, or provide the trial judge a list of not more than 2 pairs of attorneys from the roster, from which 1 pair shall be assigned, provided that, in ... |
108hr5107ih | or approve specialized training programs for attorneys representing defendants in capital cases; (E) monitor the performance of attorneys who are appointed and their attendance at training programs, and remove from the roster attorneys who fail to deliver effective representation or who fail to comply with such require... |
108hr5107ih | in accordance with the requirements of that statutory procedure; and (ii) in all other cases, as follows: (I) Attorneys employed by a public defender program shall be compensated according to a salary scale that is commensurate with the salary scale of the prosecutor’s office in the jurisdiction. (II) Appointed attorne... |
108hr5107ih | (III) Non-attorney members of the defense team, including investigators, mitigation specialists, and experts, shall be compensated at a rate that reflects the specialized skills needed by those who assist counsel with the litigation of death penalty cases. (IV) Attorney and non-attorney members of the defense team shal... |
108hr5107ih | (b) Use of funds
(1) Permitted uses
Grants awarded under subsection (a) shall be used for one or more of the following: (A) To design and implement training programs for State and local prosecutors to ensure effective representation in State capital cases. (B) To develop and implement appropriate standards and qualif... |
108hr5107ih | (D) To identify and implement any potential legal reforms that may be appropriate to minimize the potential for error in the trial of capital cases. (E) To establish a program under which State and local prosecutors conduct a systematic review of cases in which a death sentence was imposed in order to identify cases in... |
108hr5107ih | Applications
(a) In general
The Attorney General shall establish a process through which a State may apply for a grant under this subtitle. (b) Application
(1) In general
A State desiring a grant under this subtitle shall submit an application to the Attorney General at such time, in such manner, and containing suc... |
108hr5107ih | prosecutions in which capital punishment is sought; (B) a description of the communities to be served by the grant, including the nature of existing capital defender services and capital prosecution programs within such communities; (C) a long-term statewide strategy and detailed implementation plan that— (i) reflects ... |
108hr5107ih | (D) in the case of a State that employs a statutory procedure described in section 421(d)(1)(C), a certification by an appropriate officer of the State that the State is in substantial compliance with the requirements of the applicable State statute; and (E) assurances that Federal funds received under this subtitle sh... |
108hr5107ih | State reports
(a) In general
Each State receiving funds under this subtitle shall submit an annual report to the Attorney General that— (1) identifies the activities carried out with such funds; and (2) explains how each activity complies with the terms and conditions of the grant. (b) Capital representation improvem... |
108hr5107ih | (2) an explanation of the means by which the State— (A) invests the responsibility for identifying and appointing qualified attorneys to represent indigents in capital cases in a program described in section 421(d)(1)(A), an entity described in section 421(d)(1)(B), or selection committee or similar entity described in... |
108hr5107ih | to— (i) establish qualifications for attorneys who may be appointed to represent indigents in capital cases in accordance with section 421(d)(2)(A); (ii) establish and maintain a roster of qualified attorneys in accordance with section 421(d)(2)(B); (iii) assign attorneys from the roster in accordance with section 421(... |
108hr5107ih | and remove from the roster attorneys who fail to deliver effective representation or fail to comply with such requirements as such program, entity, or selection committee or similar entity may establish regarding participation in training programs, in accordance with section 421(d)(2)(E); and (vi) ensure funding for th... |
108hr5107ih | the salaries received by the attorneys employed by such program and the salaries received by attorneys in the prosecutor’s office in the jurisdiction; (II) if the State employs appointed attorneys under section 421(d)(1)(B), the hourly fees received by such attorneys for actual time and service and the basis on which t... |
108hr5107ih | (3) in the case of a State that employs a statutory procedure described in section 421(d)(1)(C), an assessment of the extent to which the State is in compliance with the requirements of the applicable State statute; and (4) a statement confirming that the funds have not been used to fund representation in specific capi... |
108hr5107ih | (2) a description of the means by which the State has— (A) designed and established training programs for State and local prosecutors to ensure effective representation in State capital cases in accordance with section 422(b)(1)(A); (B) developed and implemented appropriate standards and qualifications for State and lo... |
108hr5107ih | (D) identified and implemented any potential legal reforms that may be appropriate to minimize the potential for error in the trial of capital cases in accordance with section 422(b)(1)(D); (E) established a program under which State and local prosecutors conduct a systematic review of cases in which a death sentence w... |
108hr5107ih | and (3) a statement confirming that the funds have not been used to fund the prosecution of specific capital cases or to supplant non-Federal funds. (d) Public disclosure of annual State reports
The annual reports to the Attorney General submitted by any State under this section shall be made available to the public. ... |
108hr5107ih | the Inspector General of the Department of Justice (in this section referred to as the Inspector General ) shall— (A) after affording an opportunity for any person to provide comments on a report submitted under section 424, submit to Congress and to the Attorney General a report evaluating the compliance by the State ... |
108hr5107ih | (2) Priority
In conducting evaluations under this subsection, the Inspector General shall give priority to States that the Inspector General determines, based on information submitted by the State and other comments provided by any other person, to be at the highest risk of noncompliance. |
108hr5107ih | (3) Determination for statutory procedure States
For each State that employs a statutory procedure described in section 421(d)(1)(C), the Inspector General shall submit to Congress and to the Attorney General, not later than the end of the first fiscal year for which such State receives funds, after affording an oppor... |
108hr5107ih | (b) Administrative review
(1) Comment
Upon receiving the report under subsection (a)(1) or the determination under subsection (a)(3), the Attorney General shall provide the State with an opportunity to comment regarding the findings and conclusions of the report or the determination. (2) Corrective action plan
If th... |
108hr5107ih | If the State does not agree to a plan for corrective action that has been approved by the Attorney General within 90 days after the submission of the report under subsection (a)(1) or the determination under subsection (a)(3), the Attorney General shall, within 30 days, direct the State to take corrective action to bri... |
108hr5107ih | (3) Report to Congress
Not later than 90 days after the earlier of the implementation of a corrective action plan or a directive to implement such a plan under paragraph (2), the Attorney General shall submit a report to Congress as to whether the State has taken corrective action and is in compliance with the terms a... |
108hr5107ih | (c) Penalties for noncompliance
If the State fails to take the prescribed corrective action under subsection (b) and is not in compliance with the terms and conditions of the grant, the Attorney General shall discontinue all further funding under sections 421 and 422 and require the State to return the funds granted u... |
108hr5107ih | (d) Periodic reports
During the grant period, the Inspector General shall periodically review the compliance of each State with the terms and conditions of the grant. (e) Administrative costs
Not less than 2.5 percent of the funds appropriated to carry out this subtitle for each of fiscal years 2005 through 2009 shal... |
108hr5107ih | (f) Special rule for statutory procedure States not in substantial compliance with statutory procedures
(1) In general
In the case of a State that employs a statutory procedure described in section 421(d)(1)(C), if the Inspector General submits a determination under subsection (a)(3) that the State is not in substant... |
108hr5107ih | the funds awarded under this subtitle shall be allocated solely for the uses described in section 421. (2) Rule of construction
The requirements of this subsection apply in addition to, and not instead of, the other requirements of this section. 426. Authorization of appropriations
(a) Authorization for grants
There... |
108hr5107ih | (b) Restriction on use of funds to ensure equal allocation
Each State receiving a grant under this subtitle shall allocate the funds equally between the uses described in section 421 and the uses described in section 422, except as provided in section 425(f). 431. |
108hr5107ih | Increased compensation in Federal cases for the wrongfully convicted
Section 2513(e) of title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking exceed the sum of $5,000 and inserting exceed $100,000 for each 12-month period of incarceration for any plaintiff who was unjustly sentenced to death and $50,000 for each 12-mon... |
108hr5107ih | Sense of Congress regarding compensation in State death penalty cases
It is the sense of Congress that States should provide reasonable compensation to any person found to have been unjustly convicted of an offense against the State and sentenced to death. |
108hr4546ih | 1. Table of contents
The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Table of contents Title I—National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sec. 101. Short title Sec. 102. Definitions Sec. 103. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sec. 104. Administration leadership Sec. 105. National Weather S... |
108hr4546ih | Effect of Reorganization Plan Title II—Authorization of appropriations Sec. 201. Short title Sec. 202. Authorization of appropriations Title III—Coastal Ocean Science Program Sec. 301. Short title Sec. 302. Coastal Ocean Science Program Title IV—Marine research Sec. 401. Short title Sec. 402. Purposes Sec. 403. Interag... |
108hr4546ih | 501. Short title Sec. 502. Purposes Sec. 503. Integrated ocean and coastal observing system Sec. 504. Interagency financing Sec. 505. Great Lakes Sec. 506. Authorization of appropriations Title VI—Abrupt climate change Sec. 601. Short title Sec. 602. Abrupt climate change research program Sec. 603. Authorization of app... |
108hr4546ih | Interagency planning and process Sec. 705. Reporting requirements Sec. 706. Authorization of appropriations 101. Short title
This title may be cited as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act. 102. Definitions
In this title: (1) The term Administration means the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admini... |
108hr4546ih | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(a) In general
There shall be in the Department of Commerce an agency known as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (b) Mission
The mission of the Administration is to understand and predict changes in the Earth’s ocean and atmosphere and the effects of... |
108hr4546ih | providing, and disseminating comprehensive scientific data and information about weather and climate, solar and geophysical events on the Sun and in the space environment, and about the coasts, oceans, Great Lakes, and upper reaches of estuaries; (2) operating and maintaining a system for the storage, retrieval, and di... |
108hr4546ih | (3) conducting and supporting basic and applied research and development of technology as may be necessary to carry out the functions described in this subsection; (4) issuing weather, water, climate, and space weather forecasts and warnings; (5) coordinating efforts of Federal agencies in support of national and inter... |
108hr4546ih | and managing the use of the coasts, oceans, and Great Lakes through ecosystem-based research, development, demonstration, and management; (9) coordinating efforts of Federal agencies in support of national and international programs with respect to integrated Earth observing systems; (10) administering public outreach ... |
108hr4546ih | development, conservation, and service programs related to coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes issues; and (12) any other function assigned to the Administration by law. 104. Administration leadership
(a) Administrator
(1) In general
There shall be, as the Administrator of the Administration, an Under Secretary of Comme... |
108hr4546ih | (2) Functions
The Administrator shall perform such functions and exercise such powers with respect to the Administration as the Secretary may prescribe, including— (A) general management; (B) policy development and guidance; (C) budget formulation, guidance, and execution; and (D) serving as the Department of Commerce... |
108hr4546ih | (3) Delegation of authority
The Administrator may, except as otherwise prohibited by law— (A) delegate any functions, powers, or duties of the Administrator to such officers and employees of the Administration as the Administrator may designate; and (B) authorize such successive redelegations of such functions, powers... |
108hr4546ih | The Assistant Secretary shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Assistant Secretary shall be the Administrator’s first assistant for purposes of subchapter III of chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code. The Assistant Secretary shall be paid at the rate of basic pay ... |
108hr4546ih | (c) Deputy Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere
(1) In general
There shall be in the Administration a Deputy Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere. The Deputy Under Secretary shall be appointed by the Secretary. The position of Deputy Under Secretary shall be a Senior Executive Service position authorized un... |
108hr4546ih | (2) Functions
The Deputy Under Secretary— (A) shall serve as an advisor to the Administrator on all program and policy issues; (B) shall ensure the timely and effective implementation of Administration policies and objectives; (C) in the absence or disability of the Assistant Secretary, or in the event of a vacancy in... |
108hr4546ih | The Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere shall be appointed by the Secretary. The position of Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere shall be a Senior Executive Service position authorized under section 3133 of title 5, United States Code. |
108hr4546ih | (2) Functions
The Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere— (A) shall serve as an advisor to the Administrator on program and policy issues related to environmental policy, strategic planning, and program analysis; (B) shall ensure the timely and effective implementation of Administration policies and obje... |
108hr4546ih | The Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Affairs shall be appointed by the Secretary. The position of Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Affairs shall be a Senior Executive Service position authorized under section 3133 of title 5, United States Code. |
108hr4546ih | (2) Functions
The Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Affairs— (A) shall serve as an advisor to the Administrator on program and policy issues related to coordination of United States policy with respect to international oceanic and atmospheric matters, and shall focus on international environmental issues cr... |
108hr4546ih | (f) Deputy assistant secretary for science and technology
(1) In general
There shall be in the Administration a Deputy Assistant Secretary for Science and Technology, who shall coordinate and oversee the science and technology activities of the Administration and ensure that Administration decisions are informed by t... |
108hr4546ih | (2) Functions
The Deputy Assistant Secretary for Science and Technology shall— (A) coordinate research and development activities across the Administration, including coordination of research and development budgets; (B) advise the Administrator on how programs can be transitioned from research to operational use; (C)... |
108hr4546ih | or cited by the Administration to the public; (F) develop and oversee guidelines for peer review of science and technology research sponsored by the Administration; (G) oversee implementation of the strategic plan for science and technology research, development, and demonstration required under section 109(b); (H) ove... |
108hr4546ih | (4) Consultation
Before appointing an individual under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with the National Academy of Sciences, the Science Advisory Board of the Administration, and other appropriate scientific organizations. (g) General counsel
(1) In general
There shall be in the Administration a General ... |
108hr4546ih | (2) Functions
The General Counsel— (A) shall serve as the chief legal officer of the Administration for all legal matters that arise in connection with the conduct of the functions of the Administration; and (B) shall perform such other functions and exercise such powers as the Secretary or Administrator may prescribe... |
108hr4546ih | Nothing in this title shall be construed to require the appointment of a successor under this Act sooner than would have been required under law as in effect before the date of enactment of this Act. 105. National Weather Service
(a) In general
The Secretary shall maintain within the Administration a National Weather... |
108hr4546ih | (c) Goals
The goals of the National Weather Service shall include— (1) to provide timely and accurate weather, water, climate, and space weather forecasts; and (2) to provide timely and accurate warnings of weather, water, and climate natural hazards, and of space weather hazards. |
108hr4546ih | (d) Functions
The functions of the National Weather Service shall include— (1) maintaining a network of regional and local weather forecast offices; (2) maintaining a network of observation systems to collect weather and climate data; (3) operating national centers to deliver guidance, forecasts, warnings, and analysi... |
108hr4546ih | (e) Public-private partnerships
Not less than once every 5 years, the Secretary shall develop and submit to Congress a policy that defines processes for making decisions about the roles of the National Weather Service and the private sector in providing weather and climate related products, technologies, and services.... |
108hr4546ih | Operations and services
(a) In general
The Secretary shall maintain within the Administration operational and service programs to support routine data collection and direct services and products regarding satellite, observations, and coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes information. (b) Functions
To support the mission d... |
108hr4546ih | integrating remote sensing and in situ assets that provide critical data needed to support the mission of the Administration, and providing that data to decisionmakers and the public; (3) developing, acquiring, and managing operational environmental satellite constellations and associated ground control and data acquis... |
108hr4546ih | (6) promoting widespread availability of environmental data and information through full and open access and exchange to the greatest extent possible; (7) issuing licenses for private remote sensing space systems under the Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992; (8) administering a national water level observation netw... |
108hr4546ih | Research and education
(a) In general
The Secretary shall maintain within the Administration programs to conduct and support research and education and the development of technologies relating to weather, climate, and the coasts, oceans, and Great Lakes. (b) Functions
To support the mission described in section 102(... |
108hr4546ih | and disseminating comprehensive scientific data and information about weather, climate, and the coasts, oceans, and Great Lakes; (2) improving environmental prediction and management capabilities through ecosystem-based research and development; (3) improving knowledge of Earth’s climate and related systems through res... |
108hr4546ih | (7) conducting and supporting research and development of technology for exploration of the oceans; (8) maintaining a system of laboratories to perform the functions described in this subsection; (9) supporting extramural peer-reviewed competitive grant programs to assist the Administration in performing the functions ... |
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