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110th Congress Report
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2d Session 110-556
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HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICES IMPROVEMENT ACT AMENDMENTS OF 2008
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March 31, 2008.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the
State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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Mr. Rahall, from the Committee on Natural Resources, submitted the
following
R E P O R T
[To accompany H.R. 3352]
[Including cost estimate of the Congressional Budget Office]
The Committee on Natural Resources, to whom was referred the
bill (H.R. 3352) to reauthorize and amend the Hydrographic
Services Improvement Act, and for other purposes, having
considered the same, report favorably thereon with an amendment
and recommend that the bill as amended do pass.
The amendment is as follows:
Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the
following:
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Hydrographic Services Improvement Act
Amendments of 2008''.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
Section 302 of the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998 (33
U.S.C. 892) is amended--
(1) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows:
``(3) Hydrographic data.--The term `hydrographic data' means
information that--
``(A) is acquired through--
``(i) hydrographic, bathymetric,
photogrammetric, lidar, radar, remote sensing,
or shoreline and other ocean- and coastal-
related surveying;
``(ii) geodetic, geospatial, or geomagnetic
measurements;
``(iii) tide, water level, and current
observations; or
``(iv) other methods; and
``(B) is used in providing hydrographic services.'';
(2) by amending paragraph (4)(A) to read as follows:
``(A) the management, maintenance, interpretation,
certification, and dissemination of bathymetric,
hydrographic, shoreline, geodetic, geospatial,
geomagnetic, and tide, water level, and current
information, including the production of nautical
charts, nautical information databases, and other
products derived from hydrographic data;''; and
(3) by striking paragraph (5).
SEC. 3. FUNCTIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATOR.
Section 303 of the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998 (33
U.S.C. 892a) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``the Act of 1947,'' and inserting
``the Coast and Geodetic Survey Act (33 U.S.C. 883a et
seq.)''; and
(B) in paragraph (1) by striking ``data;'' and
inserting ``data and provide hydrographic services;'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) by striking ``the Act of 1947,'' and inserting
``the Coast and Geodetic Survey Act (33 U.S.C. 883a et
seq.)'';
(B) in paragraph (3) by striking ``title IX of the
Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of
1949 (40 U.S.C. 541 et seq.); and'' and inserting
``subchapter VI of chapter 10 of title 40, United
States Code;'';
(C) in paragraph (4) by striking the period and
inserting ``; and''; and
(D) by adding at the end the following:
``(5) may create, support, and maintain a Joint Hydrographic
Institute.''; and
(3) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following:
``(c) Acquisition of Hydrographic Data and Provide Hydrographic
Services.--To the extent that it does not detract from the promotion of
safe and efficient navigation, the Administrator may acquire
hydrographic data and provide hydrographic services to--
``(1) support the conservation and management of coastal and
ocean resources;
``(2) save and protect life and property;
``(3) support the resumption of commerce in response to
emergencies, natural disasters, and man-made disasters, and
``(4) meet homeland security and maritime domain awareness
needs, including carrying out mission assignments (as that term
is defined in section 641 of the Post-Katrina Emergency
Management Reform Act of 2006 (6 U.S.C. 741).''.
SEC. 4. HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICES REVIEW PANEL.
Section 305 of the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998 (33
U.S.C. 892c) is amended--
(1) in subsection (c)(1)(A) by striking ``Director'' and
inserting ``Co-directors'';
(2) in subsections (c)(1)(C), (c)(3), and (e) by striking
``Secretary'' each place it appears and inserting
``Administrator''; and
(3) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows:
``(d) Compensation.--Voting members of the panel shall be reimbursed
for actual and reasonable expenses, including travel and per diem,
incurred in the performance of duties for the panel.''.
SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
Section 306 of the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998 (33
U.S.C. 892d) is amended to read as follows:
``SEC. 306. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
``There are authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator the
following:
``(1) To carry out nautical mapping and charting functions
under sections 303 and 304, except for conducting hydrographic
surveys--
``(A) $55,000,000 for fiscal year 2009;
``(B) $56,000,000 for fiscal year 2010;
``(C) $57,000,000 for fiscal year 2011; and
``(D) $58,000,000 for fiscal year 2012.
``(2) To contract for hydrographic surveys under section
303(b)(1), including the leasing or time chartering of
vessels--
``(A) $32,130,000 for fiscal year 2009;
``(B) $32,760,000 for fiscal year 2010;
``(C) $33,390,000 for fiscal year 2011; and
``(D) $34,020,000 for fiscal year 2012.
``(3) To operate hydrographic survey vessels owned by the
United States and operated by the Administration--
``(A) $25,900,000 for fiscal year 2009;
``(B) $26,400,000 for fiscal year 2010;
``(C) $26,900,000 for fiscal year 2011; and
``(D) $27,400,000 for fiscal year 2012.
``(4) To carry out geodetic functions under this title--
``(A) $32,640,000 for fiscal year 2009;
``(B) $32,280,000 for fiscal year 2010;
``(C) $33,920,000 for fiscal year 2011; and
``(D) $34,560,000 for fiscal year 2012.
``(5) To carry out tide and current measurement functions
under this title--
``(A) $27,000,000 for fiscal year 2009;
``(B) $27,500,000 for fiscal year 2010;
``(C) $28,000,000 for fiscal year 2011; and
``(D) $28,500,000 for fiscal year 2012.
``(6) To acquire a hydrographic survey vessel capable of
staying at sea continuously for at least 30 days
$75,000,000.''.
SEC. 6. ADDITION OF SHORT TITLE TO EXISTING LAW.
The Act of August 6, 1947 (chapter 504; 33 U.S.C. 883a et seq.) is
amended by adding at the end the following:
``SEC. 11. SHORT TITLE.
``This Act may be cited as the `Coast and Geodetic Survey Act'.''.
Purpose of the Bill
The purpose of H.R. 3352, as ordered reported, is to
reauthorize and amend the Hydrographic Services Improvement
Act, and for other purposes.
Background and Need for Legislation
The Office of Coast Survey, within the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Ocean Service
(NOS), conducts hydrographic surveys in marine waters of the
Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the United States, including
the Great Lakes, to measure depth and bottom configuration.
This office produces the nation's nautical charts to ensure
safe navigation throughout the 3.4 million square nautical
miles within the EEZ. Additionally, hydrographic surveys
identify sea-floor materials (important for anchoring,
dredging, and pipeline and cable-routing), dredging areas,
cables, pipelines, wrecks and obstructions, and areas of fish
habitat. They also support a variety of activities such as port
and harbor dredging, beach erosion and renourishment studies,
coastal zone management, and offshore resource development. The
Office of Coast Survey has conducted more than 10,600
hydrographic surveys since its inception in the early 19th
century. This NOAA program recently celebrated its bicentennial
in 2007. The annual operating budget for charting and mapping
activities for the past three fiscal years has been $90
million.
The Office of Coast Survey and other related NOS programs
are authorized under the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act.
The 1998 law amended the Coast and Geodetic Survey Act of 1947
to modernize and establish NOAA's responsibilities for the
acquisition of hydrographic survey data, services and products,
and standards for the maintenance of the survey database. The
Act established certification standards and fees for
hydrographic products and also required NOAA to develop a plan
to utilize private sector contractors in the acquisition of
survey data.
In 2002, the authorization was amended to require NOAA to
develop a quality assurance program and to authorize a
Hydrographic Services Review Panel (HSRP). The HSRP suggested
several recommendations to improve NOAA's hydrographic
services. Among these recommendations the HSRP proposes more
aggressive mapping of the nation's shorelines and
Navigationally Significant Waters; more accurate surveys of
federal channels, approaches and anchorages; improved height
measurements and real time availability of water level and
current observations; strengthening of emergency response and
recovery capabilities; and better dissemination to the public
of NOAA's survey data and products.
Committee Action
H.R. 3352 was introduced on August 2, 2007, by Natural
Resources Committee Ranking Member Don Young (R-AK). The bill
was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and within
the Committee to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and
Oceans. On October 24, 2007, the Subcommittee on Fisheries
Wildlife and Oceans held a hearing on the bill.
On February 13, 2008, the Subcommittee met to mark up the
bill. Representative Henry Brown (R-SC) offered an amendment in
the nature of a substitute to make two minor clerical changes
and refine the definitions of ``hydrographic data'' and
``hydrographic services'' to include additional technologies
and data. It was adopted by unanimous consent. The bill was
then forwarded to the Full Committee. On March 12, 2008, the
Full Natural Resources Committee met to consider the bill. The
bill, as amended, was then ordered favorably reported to the
House of Representatives by unanimous consent.
Section-by-Section Analysis
Section 1. Short title
This section cites this Act as the ``Hydrographic Services
Improvement Act Amendments of 2008.''
Section 2. Definitions
This section amends section 302 of the Hydrographic
Services Improvement Act of 1998 (33 U.S.C. 892) by refining
the definition of ``Hydrographic Data'' and ``Hydrographic
Services'' to include additional technologies and data.
Section 3. Functions of the administrator
This section amends section 303 of the Hydrographic
Services Improvement Act of 1998 (33 U.S.C. 892a) by inserting
the short title ``the Coast and Geodetic Survey Act'' in
appropriate places and adds the capability to create, support
and maintain a Joint Hydrographic Institute. Section 3 also
allows the Administrator to acquire hydrographic data and
provide hydrographic services to support the conservation and
management of coastal and ocean resources; save and protect
life and property; support emergency and disaster response and
recovery; and meet homeland security and maritime domain
awareness needs, including carrying out federal mission
assignments.
Section 4. Hydrographic services review panel
This section amends section 305 of the Hydrographic
Services Improvements Act of 1998 (33 U.S.C. 892c) by
compensating voting members of the panel for actual and
reasonable expenses incurred while performing duties for the
panel. Section 4 also includes two technical changes.
Section 5. Authorization of appropriations
This section authorizes appropriations in such amounts as
may be necessary to carry out nautical mapping and charting
functions under sections 303 and 304, contract for hydrographic
surveys under section 303(b)(1), operate hydrographic survey
vessels owned by the United States, carry out geodetic
functions, carry out tide and current measurement functions and
to acquire a hydrographic survey vessel capable of staying at
sea continuously for at least 30 days.
Section 6. Addition of short title to existing law
This section amends the Act of August 6, 1947 (Chapter 504;
33 U.S.C. 883a et seq.) by allowing the act to be cited as the
``Coast and Geodetic Survey Act.''
Committee Oversight Findings and Recommendations
Regarding clause 2(b)(1) of rule X and clause 3(c)(1) of
rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the
Committee on Natural Resources' oversight findings and
recommendations are reflected in the body of this report.
Constitutional Authority Statement
Article I, section 8 of the Constitution of the United
States grants Congress the authority to enact this bill.
Compliance With House Rule XIII
1. Cost of Legislation. Clause 3(d)(2) of rule XIII of the
Rules of the House of Representatives requires an estimate and
a comparison by the Committee of the costs which would be
incurred in carrying out this bill. However, clause 3(d)(3)(B)
of that rule provides that this requirement does not apply when
the Committee has included in its report a timely submitted
cost estimate of the bill prepared by the Director of the
Congressional Budget Office under section 402 of the
Congressional Budget Act of 1974.
2. Congressional Budget Act. As required by clause 3(c)(2)
of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives and
section 308(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, this
bill does not contain any new budget authority, spending
authority, credit authority, or an increase or decrease in
revenues or tax expenditures.
3. General Performance Goals and Objectives. As required by
clause 3(c)(4) of rule XIII, the general performance goal or
objective of this bill as ordered reported, is to reauthorize
and amend the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act.
4. Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate. Under clause
3(c)(3) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of
Representatives and section 403 of the Congressional Budget Act
of 1974, the Committee has received the following cost estimate
for this bill from the Director of the Congressional Budget
Office:
H.R. 3352--Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendments of 2008
Summary: H.R. 3352 would amend the Hydrographic Services
Improvement Act of 1998. The bill also would authorize
appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2012 for
hydrographic activities carried out by the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Assuming appropriation of the authorized amounts, CBO
estimates that implementing the bill would cost $671 million
over the 2009-2013 period and $113 million after 2013. Enacting
H.R. 3352 would not affect direct spending or revenues.
This legislation contains no intergovernmental or private-
sector mandates as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
(UMRA) and would not affect the budgets of state, local, or
tribal governments.
Estimated cost to the Federal Government: The estimated
budgetary impact of H.R. 3352 is shown in the following table.
The costs of this legislation fall within budget function 300
(natural resources and environment).
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By fiscal year, in millions of dollars--
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2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
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SPENDING SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATION
NOAA Spending For Hydrographic Services Under Current Law:
Budget Authority1........................................... 164 0 0 0 0 0
Estimated Outlays........................................... 155 36 16 5 0 0
Proposed Changes:
Authorization Level......................................... 0 248 175 179 182 0
Estimated Outlays........................................... 0 121 143 172 180 55
Spending Under H.R. 3352:
Authorization Level1........................................ 164 248 175 179 182 0
Estimated Outlays........................................... 155 157 159 177 180 55
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1The 2008 level is the amount appropriated for hydrographic services for that year.
Basis of estimate: For this estimate, CBO assumes that H.R.
3352 will be enacted near the beginning of fiscal year 2009,
that the authorized amounts will be appropriated for each year,
and that spending will follow historical patterns for this
program.
The authorizations in the table include between $173
million and $182 million annually for hydrographic services
performed by NOAA over the 2009-2012 period. Such services
include nautical mapping and charting, collecting hydrographic
data, maintaining a geodetic reference system, and measuring
tides and currents. In addition, the 2009 funding level
includes $75 million authorized by the bill for a hydrographic
survey vessel.
Intergovernmental and private-sector impact: H.R. 3352
contains no intergovernmental or private-sector mandates as
defined in UMRA and would not affect the budgets of state,
local, or tribal governments.
Previous CBO estimate: On August 16, 2007, CBO transmitted
a cost estimate for S. 1582, the Hydrographic Services
Improvement Act Amendments of 2007, as ordered reported by the
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on
July 19, 2007. S. 1582 and H.R. 3352 would authorize similar
funding for hydrographic services, but S. 1582 would authorize
appropriations for five years rather than the four years
contained in H.R. 3352 and would not authorize funding for a
survey vessel. The CBO cost estimates reflect those differences
as well as recent changes in technical assumptions about
spending rates.
Estimate prepared by: Federal costs: Deborah Reis; Impact
on state, local, and tribal governments: Neil Hood; Impact on
the private sector: Amy Petz.
Estimate approved by: Theresa Gullo, Deputy Assistant
Director for Budget Analysis.
Compliance With Public Law 104-4
This bill contains no unfunded mandates.
Earmark Statement
H.R. 3352 does not contain any congressional earmarks,
limited tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits as defined in
clause 9(d), 9(e) or 9(f) of rule XXI.
Preemption of State, Local or Tribal Law
This bill is not intended to preempt any state, local or
tribal law.
Changes in Existing Law Made by the Bill, as Reported
In compliance with clause 3(e) of rule XIII of the Rules of
the House of Representatives, changes in existing law made by
the bill, as reported, are shown as follows (existing law
proposed to be omitted is enclosed in black brackets, new
matter is printed in italic, existing law in which no change is
proposed is shown in roman):
HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICES IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1998
* * * * * * *
TITLE III--NOAA HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICES
* * * * * * *
SEC. 302. DEFINITIONS.
In this title:
(1) * * *
* * * * * * *
[(3) Hydrographic data.--The term ``hydrographic
data'' means information acquired through hydrographic
or bathymetric surveying, photogrammetry, geodetic,
geospatial, or geomagnetic measurements, tide and
current observations, or other methods, that is used in
providing hydrographic services.]
(3) Hydrographic data.--The term ``hydrographic
data'' means information that--
(A) is acquired through--
(i) hydrographic, bathymetric,
photogrammetric, lidar, radar, remote
sensing, or shoreline and other ocean-
and coastal-related surveying;
(ii) geodetic, geospatial, or
geomagnetic measurements;
(iii) tide, water level, and current
observations; or
(iv) other methods; and
(B) is used in providing hydrographic
services.
(4) Hydrographic services.--The term ``hydrographic
services'' means--
[(A) the management, maintenance,
interpretation, certification, and
dissemination of bathymetric, hydrographic,
geodetic, geospatial, geomagnetic, and tide and
current information, including the production
of nautical charts, nautical information
databases, and other products derived from
hydrographic data;]
(A) the management, maintenance,
interpretation, certification, and
dissemination of bathymetric, hydrographic,
shoreline, geodetic, geospatial, geomagnetic,
and tide, water level, and current information,
including the production of nautical charts,
nautical information databases, and other
products derived from hydrographic data;
* * * * * * *
[(5) Act of 1947.--The term ``Act of 1947'' means the
Act entitled ``An Act to define the functions and
duties of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, and for other
purposes'', approved August 6, 1947 (33 U.S.C. 883a et
seq.).]
SEC. 303. FUNCTIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATOR.
(a) Responsibilities.--To fulfill the data gathering and
dissemination duties of the Administration under [the Act of
1947,] the Coast and Geodetic Survey Act (33 U.S.C. 883a et
seq.) the Administrator shall--
(1) acquire and disseminate hydrographic [data;] data
and provide hydrographic services;
* * * * * * *
(b) Authorities.--To fulfill the data gathering and
dissemination duties of the Administration under [the Act of
1947,] the Coast and Geodetic Survey Act (33 U.S.C. 883a et
seq.) and subject to the availability of appropriations, the
Administrator--
(1) * * *
* * * * * * *
(3) shall award contracts for the acquisition of
hydrographic data in accordance with [title IX of the
Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of
1949 (40 U.S.C. 541 et seq.); and] subchapter VI of
chapter 10 of title 40, United States Code;
(4) shall, subject to the availability of
appropriations, design, install, maintain, and operate
real-time hydrographic monitoring systems to enhance
navigation safety and efficiency[.]; and
(5) may create, support, and maintain a Joint
Hydrographic Institute.
[(c) Conservation and Management of Coastal and Ocean
Resources.--Where appropriate and to the extent that it does
not detract from the promotion of safe and efficient
navigation, the Secretary may use hydrographic data and
services to support the conservation and management of coastal
and ocean resources.]
(c) Acquisition of Hydrographic Data and Provide Hydrographic
Services.--To the extent that it does not detract from the
promotion of safe and efficient navigation, the Administrator
may acquire hydrographic data and provide hydrographic services
to--
(1) support the conservation and management of
coastal and ocean resources;
(2) save and protect life and property;
(3) support the resumption of commerce in response to
emergencies, natural disasters, and man-made disasters,
and
(4) meet homeland security and maritime domain
awareness needs, including carrying out mission
assignments (as that term is defined in section 641 of
the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of
2006 (6 U.S.C. 741).
* * * * * * *
SEC. 305. HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICES REVIEW PANEL.
(a) * * *
* * * * * * *
(c) Membership.--
(1) In general.--
(A) The panel shall consist of 15 voting
members who shall be appointed by the
Administrator. The [Director] Co-directors of
the Joint Hydrographic Institute and no more
than 2 employees of the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration appointed by the
Administrator shall serve as nonvoting members
of the panel. The voting members of the panel
shall be individuals who, by reason of
knowledge, experience, or training, are
especially qualified in one or more of the
disciplines and fields relating to hydrographic
surveying, tide, current geodetic and
geospatial measurement, marine transportation,
port administration, vessel pilotage, and
coastal and fishery management.
* * * * * * *
(C) Any voting member of the panel who is an
applicant for, or beneficiary (as determined by
the [Secretary] Administrator) of, any
assistance under this Act shall disclose to the
panel that relationship, and may not vote on
any matter pertaining to that assistance.
* * * * * * *
(3) Nominations.--At least once each year, the
[Secretary] Administrator shall publish a notice in the
Federal Register soliciting nominations for membership
on the panel.
* * * * * * *
[(d) Compensation.--Voting members of the panel shall--
[(1) receive compensation at a rate established by
the Secretary, not to exceed the maximum daily rate
payable under section 5376 of title 5, United States
Code, when actually engaged in the performance of
duties for such panel; and
[(2) be reimbursed for actual and reasonable expenses
incurred in the performance of such duties.]
(d) Compensation.--Voting members of the panel shall be
reimbursed for actual and reasonable expenses, including travel
and per diem, incurred in the performance of duties for the
panel.
(e) Meetings.--The panel shall meet on a biannual basis and,
at any other time, at the call of the Chairman or upon the
request of a majority of the voting members or of the
[Secretary] Administrator.
* * * * * * *
[SEC. 306. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
[There are authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator
the following:
[(1) To carry out nautical mapping and charting
functions under sections 303 and 304 of this Act,
except for conducting hydrographic surveys--
[(A) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2003;
[(B) $55,000,000 for fiscal year 2004;
[(C) $60,000,000 for fiscal year 2005;
[(D) $65,000,000 for fiscal year 2006; and
[(E) $70,000,000 for fiscal year 2007.
[(2) To contract for hydrographic surveys under
section 303(b)(1), including the leasing or time
chartering of vessels--
[(A) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2003;
[(B) $42,500,000 for fiscal year 2004;
[(C) $45,000,000 for fiscal year 2005;
[(D) $47,500,000 for fiscal year 2006; and
[(E) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2007.
[(3) To operate hydrographic survey vessels owned by
the United States and operated by the Administration--
[(A) $14,000,000 for fiscal year 2003;
[(B) $18,000,000 for fiscal year 2004; and
[(C) $21,000,000 for fiscal years 2005
through 2007.
[(4) To carry out geodetic functions under this
title--
[(A) $27,500,000 for fiscal year 2003;
[(B) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2004;
[(C) $32,500,000 for fiscal year 2005;
[(D) $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2006; and
[(E) $35,500,000 for fiscal year 2007.
[(5) To carry out tide and current measurement
functions under this title--
[(A) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2003;
[(B) $27,500,000 for fiscal year 2004;
[(C) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2005;
[(D) $32,500,000 for fiscal year 2006; and
[(E) $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2007.
[(6) To carry out activities authorized under this
title that enhance homeland security, including
electronic navigation charts, hydrographic surveys,
real time tide and current measurements, and geodetic
functions, in addition to other amounts authorized by
this section, $20,000,000.]
SEC. 306. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator
the following:
(1) To carry out nautical mapping and charting
functions under sections 303 and 304, except for
conducting hydrographic surveys--
(A) $55,000,000 for fiscal year 2009;
(B) $56,000,000 for fiscal year 2010;
(C) $57,000,000 for fiscal year 2011; and
(D) $58,000,000 for fiscal year 2012.
(2) To contract for hydrographic surveys under
section 303(b)(1), including the leasing or time
chartering of vessels--
(A) $32,130,000 for fiscal year 2009;
(B) $32,760,000 for fiscal year 2010;
(C) $33,390,000 for fiscal year 2011; and
(D) $34,020,000 for fiscal year 2012.
(3) To operate hydrographic survey vessels owned by
the United States and operated by the Administration--
(A) $25,900,000 for fiscal year 2009;
(B) $26,400,000 for fiscal year 2010;
(C) $26,900,000 for fiscal year 2011; and
(D) $27,400,000 for fiscal year 2012.
(4) To carry out geodetic functions under this
title--
(A) $32,640,000 for fiscal year 2009;
(B) $32,280,000 for fiscal year 2010;
(C) $33,920,000 for fiscal year 2011; and
(D) $34,560,000 for fiscal year 2012.
(5) To carry out tide and current measurement
functions under this title--
(A) $27,000,000 for fiscal year 2009;
(B) $27,500,000 for fiscal year 2010;
(C) $28,000,000 for fiscal year 2011; and
(D) $28,500,000 for fiscal year 2012.
(6) To acquire a hydrographic survey vessel capable
of staying at sea continuously for at least 30 days
$75,000,000.
* * * * * * *
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ACT OF AUGUST 6, 1947
(Public Law 89-702)
AN ACT To define the functions and duties of the Coast and Geodetic
Survey, and for other purposes.
* * * * * * *
SEC. 11. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Coast and Geodetic Survey
Act''.
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