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Bill108th CongressFiled Feb 27, 2003Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 958

Hydrographic Services Amendments of 2004

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Mar 23, 2004)

Hydrographic Services Amendments of 2004 - Title I: NOAA Hydrographic Services Improvement - (Sec. 102) Amends the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998 (HSIA) to require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) (Administrator) to establish, equip, and maintain up to four Regional Navigation Response teams in priority coastal areas to conduct activities related to navigational safety and the validation of hydrographic data.

Authorizes the Administrator to: (1) establish and implement a volunteer program and accept volunteer services; and (2) participate in a joint institute that develops new hydrographic technology and conducts academic, educational, and outreach activities that assist the Administrator.

(Sec. 103) Designates as Koss Cove a cove on the southern coast of Elrington Island in Alaska, in honor of the late Able Bodied Seaman Eric Steiner Koss who served on the NOAA vessel RAINIER and died in the performance of a nautical charting mission off the Alaskan coast.

(Sec. 104) Requires the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) and the Secretary of the Interior to provide to specified congressional committees a plan to depict the same shorelines on NOAA nautical charts and U.S. Geological Survey mapping products.

(Sec. 105) Revises HSIA requirements relating to the Hydrographic Services Advisory Panel and certain duties of the Secretary and the NOAA Administrator.

(Sec. 106) Authorizes specified funds under HSIA in each fiscal year for the Great Lakes Water Level Observation Network.

Title II: Fishery Survey Vessels - (Sec. 201) Amends the Fisheries Survey Vessel Authorization Act of 2000 to revise and extend for FY 2005 and 2006 the authorization of appropriations for certain fishery survey vessels.

(Sec. 202) Directs the Secretary to report to specified committees on the acquisition of a new hydrographic survey vessel having specified capabilities, the retirement of any current vessel(s), and operation and maintenance cost comparisons between the two.

What just happenedMar 24, 2004

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large](R-AK)Sponsor
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  1. Mar 24, 2004IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Mar 23, 2004FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Mar 23, 2004FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 23 (Roll no. 73). (text: CR H1330-1331)

  4. Mar 23, 2004Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 23 (Roll no. 73).(text: CR H1330-1331)

  5. Mar 23, 2004FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1342)

  6. Mar 23, 2004FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Mar 23, 2004FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 958.

  8. Mar 23, 2004FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1330-1331)

  9. Mar 23, 2004FloorH30300

    Mr. Saxton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  10. Nov 21, 2003CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 229.

  11. Nov 21, 2003CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-400.

    Natural Resources Committee
  12. Nov 21, 2003Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-400.

    Natural Resources Committee
  13. Oct 29, 2003CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  14. Oct 29, 2003CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  15. Jul 17, 2003CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee
  16. Jul 17, 2003CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee
  17. Mar 27, 2003CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee
  18. Mar 5, 2003CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.

    Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee
  19. Feb 27, 2003IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  20. Feb 27, 2003IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  21. Feb 27, 2003IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedMar 23, 200436

Hydrographic Services Amendments of 2004 - Title I: NOAA Hydrographic Services Improvement - (Sec. 102) Amends the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998 (HSIA) to require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) (Administrator) to establish, equip, and maintain up to four Regional Navigation Response teams in priority coastal areas to conduct activities related to navigational safety and the validation of hydrographic data.

Authorizes the Administrator to: (1) establish and implement a volunteer program and accept volunteer services; and (2) participate in a joint institute that develops new hydrographic technology and conducts academic, educational, and outreach activities that assist the Administrator.

(Sec. 103) Designates as Koss Cove a cove on the southern coast of Elrington Island in Alaska, in honor of the late Able Bodied Seaman Eric Steiner Koss who served on the NOAA vessel RAINIER and died in the performance of a nautical charting mission off the Alaskan coast.

(Sec. 104) Requires the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) and the Secretary of the Interior to provide to specified congressional committees a plan to depict the same shorelines on NOAA nautical charts and U.S. Geological Survey mapping products.

(Sec. 105) Revises HSIA requirements relating to the Hydrographic Services Advisory Panel and certain duties of the Secretary and the NOAA Administrator.

(Sec. 106) Authorizes specified funds under HSIA in each fiscal year for the Great Lakes Water Level Observation Network.

Title II: Fishery Survey Vessels - (Sec. 201) Amends the Fisheries Survey Vessel Authorization Act of 2000 to revise and extend for FY 2005 and 2006 the authorization of appropriations for certain fishery survey vessels.

(Sec. 202) Directs the Secretary to report to specified committees on the acquisition of a new hydrographic survey vessel having specified capabilities, the retirement of any current vessel(s), and operation and maintenance cost comparisons between the two.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Nov 21, 200317

Hydrographic Services Amendments of 2003 - Title I: NOAA Hydrographic Services Improvement - (Sec. 102) Amends the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998 (HSIA) to require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) (Administrator) to establish, equip, and maintain up to ten Regional Navigation Response teams in priority coastal areas to conduct activities related to navigational safety and the validation of hydrographic data.

Authorizes the Administrator to: (1) establish and implement a volunteer program and accept volunteer services; and (2) participate in a joint institute that develops new hydrographic technology and conducts academic, educational, and outreach activities that assist the Administrator.

(Sec. 103) Sets forth a quality assurance program under HSIA. Requires the Administrator to assure that any international organizations and agreements to which the United States is a party that affect hydrographic products and nautical charts accept or recognize hydrographic products certified by the Administrator.

Requires the Administrator to conduct an annual study and report regarding steps taken to comply with specified provisions of Executive Order 12906 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-16 (which relate to policies to coordinate surveying, mapping and related spatial data activities between Federal agencies). Directs the Administrator to consult with the Federal Geographic Data Committee in carrying out such study and report.

(Sec. 104) Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to acquire and equip one hydrographic survey vessel. Authorizes appropriations for preparing a plan to do so.

(Sec. 105) Designates as Koss Cove a cove on the southern coast of Elrington Island in Alaska, in honor of the late Able Bodied Seaman Eric Steiner Koss who served on the NOAA vessel RAINER and died in the performance of a nautical charting mission off the Alaskan coast.

(Sec. 106) Requires the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of the Interior to provide to specified congressional committees a plan to depict the same shorelines on NOAA nautical charts and U.S. Geological Survey mapping products.

(Sec. 107) Revises HSIA requirements relating to the Hydrographic Services Advisory Panel and certain duties of the Secretary of Commerce and the NOAA Administrator.

(Sec. 108) Authorizes specified funds under HSIA in each fiscal year for the Great Lakes Water Level Observation Network.

Title II: Fishery Survey Vessels - (Sec. 201) Amends the Fisheries Survey Vessel Authorization Act of 2000 to extend through FY 2006 the authorization of appropriations for certain fishery survey vessels.

Introduced in HouseFeb 27, 200300
Hydrographic Services Amendments of 2003 - Amends Federal law to require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish, equip, and maintain up to ten Regional Navigation Response teams in priority coastal areas to conduct activities related to navigational safety and the validation of hydrographic data.

Authorizes the Administrator to: (1) establish and implement a volunteer program and accept volunteer services; and (2) participate in a joint institute that develops new hydrographic technology and conducts academic, educational, and outreach activities that assist the Administrator.

Requires the Administrator to assure that any international organizations and agreements to which the United States is a party that affect hydrographic products and nautical charts accept or recognize hydrographic products certified by the Administrator.

Requires the Administrator to: (1) conduct an annual study regarding steps taken to comply with Executive Order 12906 (strengthening and enhancing of general policies in order to coordinate surveying, mapping and related spatial data activities between Federal agencies); and (2) develop a plan for increasing contracting with the private sector for photogrammetric, remote sensing, and other geospatial reference services related to hydrographic data acquisition or service activities.

Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to acquire and equip one hydrographic survey vessel.

Designates specified area as Koss Cove in honor of the late Able Bodied Seaman Eric Steiner Koss.

Requires the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of the Interior to develop a plan to depict the same shorelines on their respective nautical charts.

Extends the Fisheries Survey Vessel Authorization Act of 2000.