Earthquake Hazards Act

Earthquake Hazards Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce: (1) to collect, analyze, and disseminate date and information with respect to all aspects of earthquakes, seismic events, and other natural tectonic processes so as to minimize the loss of life, injury to persons, and damage to property; (2) to assess earthquake hazards in the various areas of the United States and to develop and publish maps, reports, and other data with respect to such hazards; and (3) to develop technology to assist in the collection, analysis, and dissemination of earthquake-related data and information, in collaboration with the Department of the Interior, to investigate and develop the technology and knowledge necessary for the prediction and control of earthquakes. Details activities which the Secretaries of Commerce and Interior shall initiate in order to carry out the monitoring and engineering program authorized by this Act.

Provides that the Secretary shall develop a comprehensive national program, in cooperation with the Department of the Interior, the National Science Foundation, and such other Federal agencies as he may deem appropriate, to accomplish the objectives of this Act. Requires the Secretary to submit to the Congress an annual report with respect to the actions taken by Federal agencies pursuant to the development of the comprehensive national plan.

Authorizes to be appropriated for fiscal year 1972 and for each of the following nine fiscal years such sums as may be necessary to carry out the objectives of this Act.