National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Organic Act - Title I: Declaration of Findings, Purposes, and Policies - Sets forth the findings, purposes, and policies of Congress concerning marine and atmospheric resources.
Title II: Establishment; Powers; Functions - Establishes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as an independent agency. Provides for the principal officers, with an Administrator as the head of NOAA, and sets out the functions, responsibilities, and powers of the Administrator. Requires the recipient of a grant, loan, or other form of financial assistance from NOAA to keep records on the disposition of the funds. Grants the Administrator access to such records to determine if the funds were used in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Title III: Coordination - Requires the Administrator to consult with other Federal departments and agencies to insure that inconsistent and duplicative requirements are not imposed on regulated industries or individuals. Directs the Administrator to consult with the Secretary of State on agreements, treaties or understandings with foreign nations or international bodies concerning areas in which NOAA has domestic responsibility.
Title IV: Enforcement - Sets forth the enforcement powers of NOAA's authorized officers. Authorizes the Administrator to utilize the personnel, services, and facilities of any State agency to assist with his enforcement authority.
Sets forth provisions concerning the issuance of citations, the disposition of seized property and vessel penalties.
Grants jurisdiction to the U.S. district courts for cases arising out of this Act. Sets out the remedies the Administrator may seek for violations of law for which he has enforcement authority.
Grants to individuals the right to institute civil actions for violations of laws administered by NOAA.
Title V: Miscellaneous Provisions - Transfers the functions and authority from the existing National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the Department of Commerce to the new NOAA. Transfers personnel, property, records, and funds to the new NOAA.
Permits the President to make interim appointment of officers for the NOAA until permanent officers may be appointed with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Authorizes appropriations. Requires the President to submit biennial authorization requests to the Congress.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.
Referred to Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agricultural Research, and Environment.
Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, Interior, State, EPA, Marine Mammal Comm.
Referred to Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.
Referred to Subcommittee on Oceanography.
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