,in the ,senate of the ,united ,states1 ,october #f1 #bjae4 ,amendment3 ,that the bill from the ,house of ,representatives 7,h4,r4 #cd7 entitled ,an ,act to authorize and strengthen the tsunami detection1 forecast1 warning1 research1 and mitigation program of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 and for other purposes41 do pass with the following ,in lieu of the matter proposed to be inserted1 add the following3 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,tsunami ,warning1 ,education1 and ,research ,act of #bjae4 #b4 ,references to the ,tsunami ,warning and ,education ,act ,except as otherwise expressly provided1 whenever in this ,act an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to1 or repeal of1 a section or other provision1 the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of the ,tsunami ,warning and ,education ,act 7,public ,law #aji-dbd2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cbja et seq474 #c4 ,expansion of purposes of ,tsunami ,warning and ,education ,act ,section #c 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cbjb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting research1 after warnings12 7#b7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 to enhance and modernize the existing ,united ,states ,tsunami ,warning ,system to increase the accuracy of forecasts and warnings1 to ensure full coverage of tsunami threats to the ,united ,states with a network of detection assets1 and to reduce false alarms2 2 7#c7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 to improve and develop standards and guidelines for mapping1 modeling1 and assessment efforts to improve tsunami detection1 forecasting1 warnings1 notification1 mitigation1 resiliency1 response1 outreach1 and recovery2 2 7#d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d71 7#e71 and 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#e71 7#f71 and 7#h71 respectively2 7#e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 to improve research efforts related to improving tsunami detection1 forecasting1 warnings1 notification1 mitigation1 resiliency1 response1 outreach1 and recovery2 2 7#f7 in paragraph 7#e71 as redesignated-- 7,a7 by striking and increase and inserting 1 increase1 and develop uniform standards and guidelines for2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 including the warning signs of locally generated tsunami after approaching2 7#g7 in paragraph 7#f71 as redesignated1 by striking 1 including the ,indian ,ocean2 and and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#h7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f71 as redesignated1 the following3 7#g7 to foster resilient communities in the face of tsunami and other similar coastal hazards2 and 4 #d4 ,modification of tsunami forecasting and warning program 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7a7 of section #d 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cbjc7;a77 is amended by striking ,atlantic ,ocean1 ,caribbean ,sea1 and ,gulf of ,mexico region and inserting ,atlantic ,ocean region1 including the ,caribbean ,sea and the ,gulf of ,mexico4 7b7 ,components ,subsection 7b7 of section #d 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cbjc7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking established and inserting supported or maintained2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#g7 through 7#i7 as paragraphs 7#h7 through 7#aj71 respectively2 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#g71 respectively2 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 to the degree practicable1 maintain not less than #hj percent of the ,deep-ocean ,assessment and ,reporting of ,tsunamis buoy array at operational capacity to optimize data reliability2 4 7#e7 by amending paragraph 7#e71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#c71 to read as follows3 7#e7 provide tsunami forecasting capability based on models and measurements1 including tsunami inundation models and maps for use in increasing the preparedness of communities and safeguarding port and harbor operations1 that incorporate inputs1 including-- 7,a7 the ,united ,states and global ocean and coastal observing system2 7,b7 the global ,earth observing system2 7,c7 the global seismic network2 7,d7 the ,advanced ,national ,seismic system2 7,e7 tsunami model validation using historical and paleotsunami data2 7,f7 digital elevation models and bathymetry2 7,g7 newly developing tsunami detection methodologies using satellites and airborne remote sensing2 and 7,h7 any other data the ,administrator determines is necessary2 2 7#f7 by amending paragraph 7#g71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#c71 to read as follows3 7#g7 include a cooperative effort among the ,administration1 the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey1 and the ,national ,science ,foundation under which the ,director of the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey and the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation shall-- 7,a7 provide rapid and reliable seismic information to the ,administrator from international and domestic seismic networks2 and 7,b7 support seismic stations installed before the date of the enactment of the ,tsunami ,warning1 ,education1 and ,research ,act of #bjae to supplement coverage in areas of sparse instrumentation2 2 7#g7 in paragraph 7#h71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 including graphical warning products1 after warnings2 7,b7 by inserting 1 territories1 after ,states2 and 7,c7 by inserting and ,wireless ,emergency ,alerts after ,hazards ,program2 and 7#h7 in paragraph 7#i71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by inserting provide and before allow2 and 7,b7 by inserting and commercial and ,federal undersea communications cables after observing technologies4 7c7 ,tsunami warning system ,subsection 7c7 of section #d 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cbjc7;c77 is amended to read as follows3 7c7 ,tsunami warning system ,the program under this section shall operate a tsunami warning system that-- 7#a7 is capable of forecasting tsunami1 including forecasting tsunami arrival time and inundation estimates1 anywhere in the ,pacific and ,arctic ,ocean regions and providing adequate warnings2 7#b7 is capable of forecasting and providing adequate warnings1 including tsunami arrival time and inundation models where applicable1 in areas of the ,atlantic ,ocean1 including the ,caribbean ,sea and ,gulf of ,mexico1 that are determined-- 7,a7 to be geologically active1 or to have significant potential for geological activity2 and 7,b7 to pose significant risks of tsunami for ,states along the coastal areas of the ,atlantic ,ocean1 ,caribbean ,sea1 or ,gulf of ,mexico2 and 7#c7 supports other international tsunami forecasting and warning efforts4 4 7d7 ,tsunami warning centers ,subsection 7d7 of section #d 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cbjc7;d77 is amended to read as follows3 7d7 ,tsunami warning centers 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall support or maintain centers to support the tsunami warning system required by subsection 7c74 ,the ,centers shall include-- 7,a7 the ,national ,tsunami ,warning ,center1 located in ,alaska1 which is primarily responsible for ,alaska and the continental ,united ,states2 7,b7 the ,pacific ,tsunami ,warning ,center1 located in ,hawaii1 which is primarily responsible for ,hawaii1 the ,caribbean1 and other areas of the ,pacific not covered by the ,national ,center2 and 7,c7 any additional forecast and warning centers determined by the ,national ,weather ,service to be necessary4 7#b7 ,responsibilities ,the responsibilities of the centers supported or maintained under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,continuously monitoring data from seismological1 deep ocean1 coastal sea level1 and tidal monitoring stations and other data sources as may be developed and deployed4 7,b7 ,evaluating earthquakes1 landslides1 and volcanic eruptions that have the potential to generate tsunami4 7,c7 ,evaluating deep ocean buoy data and tidal monitoring stations for indications of tsunami resulting from earthquakes and other sources4 7,d7 ,to the extent practicable1 utilizing a range of models1 including ensemble models1 to predict tsunami1 including arrival times1 flooding estimates1 coastal and harbor currents1 and duration4 7,e7 ,using data from the ,integrated ,ocean ,observing ,system of the ,administration in coordination with regional associations to calculate new inundation estimates and periodically update existing inundation estimates4 7,f7 ,disseminating forecasts and tsunami warning bulletins to ,federal1 ,state1 tribal1 and local government officials and the public4 7,g7 ,coordinating with the tsunami hazard mitigation program conducted under section #e to ensure ongoing sharing of information between forecasters and emergency management officials4 7,h7 ,in coordination with the ,coast ,guard1 evaluating and recommending procedures for ports and harbors at risk of tsunami inundation1 including review of readiness1 response1 and communication strategies1 and data sharing policies4 7,i7 ,making data gathered under this ,act and post-warning analyses conducted by the ,national ,weather ,service or other relevant ,administration offices available to the public4 7,j7 ,integrating and modernizing the program operated under this section with advances in tsunami science to improve performance without compromising service4 7#c7 ,fail-safe warning capability ,the tsunami warning centers supported or maintained under paragraph 7#a7 shall maintain a fail-safe warning capability and perform back-up duties for each other4 7#d7 ,coordination with ,national ,weather ,service ,the ,administrator shall coordinate with the forecast offices of the ,national ,weather ,service1 the centers supported or maintained under paragraph 7#a71 and such program offices of the ,administration as the ,administrator or the coordinating committee1 as established in section #e7;d71 consider appropriate to ensure that regional and local forecast offices-- 7,a7 have the technical knowledge and capability to disseminate tsunami warnings for the communities they serve2 7,b7 leverage connections with local emergency management officials for optimally disseminating tsunami warnings and forecasts2 and 7,c7 implement mass communication tools in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the ,tsunami ,warning1 ,education1 and ,research ,act of #bjae used by the ,national ,weather ,service on such date and newer mass communication technologies as they are developed as a part of the ,weather-,ready ,nation program of the ,administration1 or otherwise1 for the purpose of timely and effective delivery of tsunami warnings4 7#e7 ,uniform operating procedures ,the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 develop uniform operational procedures for the centers supported or maintained under paragraph 7#a71 including the use of software applications1 checklists1 decision support tools1 and tsunami warning products that have been standardized across the program supported under this section2 7,b7 ensure that processes and products of the warning system operated under subsection 7c7-- 7i7 reflect industry best practices when practicable2 7ii7 conform to the maximum extent practicable with internationally recognized standards for information technology2 and 7iii7 conform to the maximum extent practicable with other warning products and practices of the ,national ,weather ,service2 7,c7 ensure that future adjustments to operational protocols1 processes1 and warning products-- 7i7 are made consistently across the warning system operated under subsection 7c72 and 7ii7 are applied in a uniform manner across such warning system2 7,d7 establish a systematic method for information technology product development to improve long-term technology planning efforts2 and 7,e7 disseminate guidelines and metrics for evaluating and improving tsunami forecast models4 7#f7 ,available resources ,the ,administrator1 through the ,national ,weather ,service1 shall ensure that resources are available to fulfill the obligations of this ,act4 ,this includes ensuring supercomputing resources are available to run1 as rapidly as possible1 such computer models as are needed for purposes of the tsunami warning system operated under subsection 7c74 4 7e7 ,transfer of technology2 maintenance and upgrades ,subsection 7e7 of section #d 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cbjc7;e77 is amended to read as follows3 7e7 ,transfer of technology2 maintenance and upgrades ,in carrying out this section1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 develop requirements for the equipment used to forecast tsunami1 including-- 7,a7 provisions for multipurpose detection platforms2 7,b7 reliability and performance metrics2 and 7,c7 to the maximum extent practicable1 requirements for the integration of equipment with other ,united ,states and global ocean and coastal observation systems1 the global ,earth observing system of systems1 the global seismic networks1 and the ,advanced ,national ,seismic ,system2 7#b7 develop and execute a plan for the transfer of technology from ongoing research conducted as part of the program supported or maintained under section #f into the program under this section2 and 7#c7 ensure that the ,administration's operational tsunami detection equipment is properly maintained4 4 7f7 ,federal cooperation ,subsection 7f7 of section #d 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cbjc7;f77 is amended to read as follows3 7f7 ,federal cooperation ,when deploying and maintaining tsunami detection technologies under the program under this section1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 identify which assets of other ,federal agencies are necessary to support such program2 and 7#b7 work with each agency identified under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 to acquire the agency's assistance2 and 7,b7 to prioritize the necessary assets in support of the tsunami forecast and warning program4 4 7g7 ,unnecessary provisions ,section #d 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cbjc7 is further amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7g72 7#b7 by striking subsections 7i7 through 7k72 and 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7h7 as subsection 7g74 7h7 ,congressional notifications ,subsection 7g7 of section #d 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cbjc7;g771 as redesignated by subsection 7g77#c71 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter before paragraph 7#a71 by striking #cj and inserting #ij2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively1 and moving such subparagraphs #b ems to the right2 7#c7 in the matter before subparagraph 7,a71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,the ,administrator and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#a71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 the occurrence of a significant tsunami warning4 2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,contents ,in a case in which notice is submitted under paragraph 7#a7 within #ij days of a significant tsunami warning described in subparagraph 7,c7 of such paragraph1 such notice shall include1 as appropriate1 brief information and analysis of-- 7,a7 the accuracy of the tsunami model used2 7,b7 the specific deep ocean or other monitoring equipment that detected the incident1 as well as the deep ocean or other monitoring equipment that did not detect the incident due to malfunction or other reasons2 7,c7 the effectiveness of the warning communication1 including the dissemination of warnings with ,state1 territory1 local1 and tribal partners in the affected area under the jurisdiction of the ,national ,weather ,service2 and 7,d7 such other findings as the ,administrator considers appropriate4 4 #e4 ,modification of national tsunami hazard mitigation program 7a7 ,in general ,section #e 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cbjd7 is amended by striking subsections 7a7 through 7d7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,program required ,the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency and the heads of such other agencies as the ,administrator considers relevant1 shall conduct a community-based tsunami hazard mitigation program to improve tsunami preparedness and resiliency of at-risk areas in the ,united ,states and the territories of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,program components ,the ,program conducted under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,technical and financial assistance to coastal ,states1 territories1 tribes1 and local governments to develop and implement activities under this section4 7#b7 ,integration of tsunami preparedness and mitigation programs into ongoing ,state-based hazard warning1 resilience planning1 and risk management activities1 including predisaster planning1 emergency response1 evacuation planning1 disaster recovery1 hazard mitigation1 and community development and redevelopment planning programs in affected areas4 7#c7 ,activities to promote the adoption of tsunami resilience1 preparedness1 warning1 and mitigation measures by ,federal1 ,state1 territorial1 tribal1 and local governments and nongovernmental entities1 including educational and risk communication programs to discourage development in high-risk areas4 7#d7 ,activities to support the development of regional tsunami hazard and risk assessments4 ,such regional risk assessments may include the following3 7,a7 ,the sources1 sizes1 and other relevant historical data of tsunami in the region1 including paleotsunami data4 7,b7 ,inundation models and maps of critical infrastructure and socioeconomic vulnerability in areas subject to tsunami inundation4 7,c7 ,maps of evacuation areas and evacuation routes1 including1 when appropriate1 traffic studies that evaluate the viability of evacuation routes4 7,d7 ,evaluations of the size of populations that will require evacuation1 including populations with special evacuation needs4 7,e7 ,evaluations and technical assistance for vertical evacuation structure planning for communities where models indicate limited or no ability for timely evacuation1 especially in areas at risk of near shore generated tsunami4 7,f7 ,evaluation of at-risk ports and harbors4 7,g7 ,evaluation of the effect of tsunami currents on the foundations of closely-spaced1 coastal high-rise structures4 7#e7 ,activities to promote preparedness in at-risk ports and harbors1 including the following3 7,a7 ,evaluation and recommendation of procedures for ports and harbors in the event of a distant or near-field tsunami4 7,b7 ,a review of readiness1 response1 and communication strategies to ensure coordination and data sharing with the ,coast ,guard4 7#f7 ,activities to support the development of community-based outreach and education programs to ensure community readiness and resilience1 including the following3 7,a7 ,the development1 implementation1 and assessment of technical training and public education programs1 including education programs that address unique characteristics of distant and near-field tsunami4 7,b7 ,the development of decision support tools4 7,c7 ,the incorporation of social science research into community readiness and resilience efforts4 7,d7 ,the development of evidence-based education guidelines4 7#g7 ,dissemination of guidelines and standards for community planning1 education1 and training products1 programs1 and tools1 including-- 7,a7 standards for-- 7i7 mapping products2 7ii7 inundation models2 and 7iii7 effective emergency exercises2 and 7,b7 recommended guidance for at-risk port and harbor tsunami warning1 evacuation1 and response procedures in coordination with the ,coast ,guard4 7c7 ,authorized activities ,in addition to activities conducted under subsection 7b71 the program conducted under subsection 7a7 may include the following3 7#a7 ,multidisciplinary vulnerability assessment research1 education1 and training to help integrate risk management and resilience objectives with community development planning and policies4 7#b7 ,risk management training for local officials and community organizations to enhance understanding and preparedness4 7#c7 ,interagency1 ,federal1 ,state1 tribal1 and territorial intergovernmental tsunami response exercise planning and implementation in high risk areas4 7#d7 ,development of practical applications for existing or emerging technologies1 such as modeling1 remote sensing1 geospatial technology1 engineering1 and observing systems1 including the integration of tsunami sensors into ,federal and commercial submarine telecommunication cables if practicable4 7#e7 ,risk management1 risk assessment1 and resilience data and information services1 including-- 7,a7 access to data and products derived from observing and detection systems2 and 7,b7 development and maintenance of new integrated data products to support risk management1 risk assessment1 and resilience programs4 7#f7 ,risk notification systems that coordinate with and build upon existing systems and actively engage decisionmakers1 ,state1 local1 tribal1 and territorial governments and agencies1 business communities1 nongovernmental organizations1 and the media4 7d7 ,coordinating committee 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall maintain a coordinating committee to assist the ,administrator in the conduct of the program required by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,composition ,the coordinating committee shall be composed of members as follows3 7,a7 ,representatives from each of the ,states and territories most at risk from tsunami1 including ,alaska1 ,washington1 ,oregon1 ,california1 ,hawaii1 ,puerto ,rico1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 and the ,northern ,marianas ,islands4 7,b7 ,such other members as the ,administrator considers appropriate to represent ,federal1 ,state1 tribal1 territorial1 and local governments4 7#c7 ,subcommittees ,the ,administrator may approve the formation of subcommittees to address specific program components or regional issues4 7#d7 ,responsibilities ,the coordinating committee shall-- 7,a7 provide feedback on how funds should be prioritized to carry out the program required by subsection 7a72 7,b7 ensure that areas described in section #d7;c7 in the ,united ,states and its territories have the opportunity to participate in the program2 7,c7 provide recommendations to the ,administrator on how to improve and continuously advance the ,tsunami,ready program of the ,national ,weather ,service1 particularly on ways to make communities more tsunami resilient through the use of inundation maps and models and other hazard mitigation practices2 7,d7 ensure that all components of the program required by subsection 7a7 are integrated with ongoing ,state based hazard warning1 risk management1 and resilience activities1 including-- 7i7 integrating activities with emergency response plans1 disaster recovery1 hazard mitigation1 and community development programs in affected areas2 and 7ii7 integrating information to assist in tsunami evacuation route planning4 7#e7 ,exemption from ,,faca ,the provisions of the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to the committee established and maintained under paragraph 7#a74 7e7 ,no preemption with respect to designation of at-risk areas ,the establishment of national standards for inundation models under this section shall not prevent ,states1 territories1 tribes1 and local governments from designating additional areas as being at risk based on knowledge of local conditions4 7f7 ,no new regulatory authority ,nothing in this ,act may be construed as establishing new regulatory authority for any ,federal agency4 4 7b7 ,report on accreditation of ,tsunami,ready program ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives a report on which authorities and activities would be needed to have the ,tsunami,ready program of the ,national ,weather ,service accredited by the ,emergency ,management ,accreditation ,program4 #f4 ,modification of tsunami research program ,section #f 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cbje7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter before paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,the ,administrator shall and all that follows through establish or maintain and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall1 in consultation with such other ,federal agencies1 ,state1 tribal1 and territorial governments1 and academic institutions as the ,administrator considers appropriate1 the coordinating committee under section #e7;d71 and the panel under section #h7;a71 support or maintain 2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 as designated by paragraph 7#a71 by striking and assessment for tsunami tracking and numerical forecast modeling4 ,such research program shall-- and inserting the following3 8assessment for tsunami tracking and numerical forecast modeling1 and standards development4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,the research program supported or maintained under subsection 7a7 shall-- 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7b71 as designated by paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 consider other appropriate and cost effective solutions to mitigate the impact of tsunami1 including the improvement of near-field and distant tsunami detection and forecasting capabilities1 which may include use of a new generation of the ,deep-ocean ,assessment and ,reporting of ,tsunamis array1 integration of tsunami sensors into commercial and ,federal telecommunications cables1 and other real-time tsunami monitoring systems and supercomputer capacity of the ,administration to develop a rapid tsunami forecast for all ,united ,states coastlines2 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking include and inserting conduct2 and 7ii7 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#e72 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 develop the technical basis for validation of tsunami maps1 numerical tsunami models1 digital elevation models1 and forecasts2 and 2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#e71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,c71 by striking to the scientific community and inserting to the public and the scientific community4 #g4 ,global tsunami warning and mitigation network ,section #g 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cbjf7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,support for development of an international tsunami warning system ,the ,administrator shall1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state and in consultation with such other agencies as the ,administrator considers relevant1 provide technical assistance1 operational support1 and training to the ,intergovernmental ,oceanographic ,commission of the ,united ,nations ,educational1 ,scientific1 and ,cultural ,organization1 the ,world ,meteorological ,organization of the ,united ,nations1 and such other international entities as the ,administrator considers appropriate1 as part of the international efforts to develop a fully functional global tsunami forecast and warning system comprised of regional tsunami warning networks4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking shall each place it appears and inserting may2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking establishing and inserting supporting2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking establish and inserting support2 and 7ii7 by striking establishing and inserting supporting4 #h4 ,tsunami science and technology advisory panel 7a7 ,in general ,the ,act is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating section #h 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cbjg7 as section #i2 and 7#b7 by inserting after section #g 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cbjf7 the following3 #h4 ,tsunami ,science and ,technology ,advisory ,panel 7a7 ,designation ,the ,administrator shall designate an existing working group within the ,science ,advisory ,board of the ,administration to manage the ,tsunami ,science and ,technology ,advisory ,panel to provide advice to the ,administrator on matters regarding tsunami science1 technology1 and regional preparedness4 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,composition ,the ,panel shall be composed of no fewer than #g members selected by the ,administrator from among individuals from academia or ,state agencies who have academic or practical expertise in physical sciences1 social sciences1 information technology1 coastal resilience1 emergency management1 or such other disciplines as the ,administrator considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,federal employment ,no member of the ,panel may be a ,federal employee4 7c7 ,responsibilities ,not less frequently than once every #d years1 the ,panel shall-- 7#a7 review the activities of the ,administration1 and other ,federal activities as appropriate1 relating to tsunami research1 detection1 forecasting1 warning1 mitigation1 resiliency1 and preparation2 and 7#b7 submit to the ,administrator and such others as the ,administrator considers appropriate-- 7,a7 the findings of the working group with respect to the most recent review conducted under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the working group considers appropriate to improve ,federal tsunami research1 detection1 forecasting1 warning1 mitigation1 resiliency1 and preparation4 7d7 ,reports to congress ,not less frequently than once every #d years1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the findings and recommendations received by the ,administrator under subsection 7c77#b74 4 #i4 ,reports 7a7 ,report on implementation of ,tsunami ,warning and ,education ,act 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration shall submit to ,congress a report on the implementation of the ,tsunami ,warning and ,education ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cbja et seq474 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a detailed description of the progress made in implementing sections #d7;d77#f71 #e7;b77#f71 and #f7;b77#d7 of the ,tsunami ,warning and ,education ,act4 7,b7 ,a description of the ways that tsunami warnings and warning products issued by the ,tsunami ,forecasting and ,warning ,program established under section #d of the ,tsunami ,warning and ,education ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cbjc7 can be standardized and streamlined with warnings and warning products for hurricanes1 coastal storms1 and other coastal flooding events4 7b7 ,report on national efforts that support rapid response following near-shore tsunami events 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall jointly1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey1 ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau1 and the heads of such other ,federal agencies as the ,administrator considers appropriate1 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the national efforts in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act that support and facilitate rapid emergency response following a domestic near-shore tsunami event to better understand domestic effects of earthquake derived tsunami on people1 infrastructure1 and communities in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of scientific or other measurements collected on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act to quickly identify and quantify lost or degraded infrastructure or terrestrial formations4 7,b7 ,a description of scientific or other measurements that would be necessary to collect to quickly identify and quantify lost or degraded infrastructure or terrestrial formations4 7,c7 ,identification and evaluation of ,federal1 ,state1 local1 tribal1 territorial1 and military first responder and search and rescue operation centers1 bases1 and other facilities as well as other critical response assets and infrastructure1 including search and rescue aircraft1 located within near-shore and distant tsunami inundation areas on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7,d7 ,an evaluation of near-shore tsunami response plans in areas described in subparagraph 7,c7 in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and how those response plans would be affected by the loss of search and rescue and first responder infrastructure described in such subparagraph4 7,e7 ,a description of redevelopment plans and reports in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act for communities in areas that are at high-risk for near-shore tsunami1 as well identification of ,states or communities that do not have redevelopment plans4 7,f7 ,recommendations to enhance near-shore tsunami preparedness and response plans1 including recommended responder exercises1 predisaster planning1 and mitigation needs4 7,g7 ,such other data and analysis information as the ,administrator and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security consider appropriate4 7#c7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives4 #aj4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #i of the ,act1 as redesignated by section #h7;a77#a7 of this ,act1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#d77;,b71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e77;,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 #bg1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjba1 of which-- 7,a7 not less than #bg percent of the amount appropriated for each fiscal year shall be for activities conducted at the ,state level under the tsunami hazard mitigation program under section #e2 and 7,b7 not less than #h percent of the amount appropriated shall be for the tsunami research program under section #f4 4 #aa4 ,outreach responsibilities ,the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 in coordination with ,state and local emergency managers1 shall develop and carry out formal outreach activities to improve tsunami education and awareness and foster the development of resilient communities4 ,outreach activities may include-- 7#a7 the development of outreach plans to ensure the close integration of tsunami warning centers supported or maintained under section #d7;d7 of the ,tsunami ,warning and ,education ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cbjc7;d77 with local ,weather ,forecast ,offices of the ,national ,weather ,service and emergency managers2 7#b7 working with appropriate local ,weather ,forecast ,offices to ensure they have the technical knowledge and capability to disseminate tsunami warnings to the communities they serve2 and 7#c7 evaluating the effectiveness of warnings and of coordination with local ,weather ,forecast ,offices after significant tsunami events4 #ab4 ,modification of coastal ocean program ,section #bja7;c7 of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,authorization ,act of #aiib 7,public ,law #ajb-efg2 #ajf ,stat4 #dbhj7 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7#a7 ,in general4-- before ,of the sums and indenting appropriately2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,regional coastal risk management coalitions ,the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration may form regional coastal risk management coalitions comprised of representatives of ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and tribal governments1 community groups1 academic institutions1 and nongovernmental groups to advance the goals of this section for communities facing common coastal hazards and risks4 ,such coalitions may enter into an agreement with an organization described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf to establish a nonprofit foundation in order to accept gifts and donations to support the goals of this subsection4 4 #ac4 ,repeal of duplicate provisions of law 7a7 ,repeal ,the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,reauthorization ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-dgi7 is amended by striking title ,,viii 7relating to tsunami warning and education74 7b7 ,construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to repeal1 or affect in any way1 ,public ,law #aji-dbd4 ,secretary