Codification
Section was enacted as part of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, and not as part of the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 which comprises this chapter.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Purpose
[Pub. L. 117–263, div. J, title CI, § 10101], Dec. 23, 2022, [136 Stat. 3957], provided that: “The purpose of this title [enacting this section and section 3613 of this title, amending section 893c of this title, and enacting provisions set out notes under this section] is to promote and support—“(1)
the monitoring, understanding, and exploration of the Great Lakes, oceans, bays, estuaries, and coasts; and
“(2)
the collection, analysis, synthesis, and sharing of data related to the Great Lakes, oceans, bays, estuaries, and coasts to facilitate scientific research and operational decisionmaking.”
No Additional Funds Authorized
[Pub. L. 117–263, div. J, title CI, § 10106], Dec. 23, 2022, [136 Stat. 3961], provided that: “Funds to carry out this title [enacting this section and section 3613 of this title, amending section 893c of this title, and enacting provisions set out notes under this section] may, as provided in advance in appropriations Acts, only come from within amounts authorized to be appropriated to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.”
Definitions
[Pub. L. 117–263, div. J, title CI, § 10102], Dec. 23, 2022, [136 Stat. 3957], provided that: “In this title [enacting this section and section 3613 of this title, amending section 893c of this title, and enacting provisions set out notes under this section]:“(1)
Administration.—
The term ‘Administration’ means the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
“(2)
Administrator.—
The term ‘Administrator’ means the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere in the capacity as Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
“(3)
Indian tribe.—
The term ‘Indian Tribe’ has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (
25 U.S.C. 5304).”