#aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,in the ,house of ,representatives1 ,u4 ,s41 ,december #c1 #bjbj ,,amendment3 ,that the bill from the ,senate 7,s4 #iad7 entitled ,an ,act to reauthorize the ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system ,act of #bjji1 to clarify the authority of the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration with respect to post-storm assessments1 and to require the establishment of a ,national ,water ,center1 and for other purposes41 do pass with the following ,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert3 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,coordinated ,ocean ,observations and ,research ,act of #bjbj4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,,title ,i--,reauthorization of ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system ,act of #bjji ,sec4 #aja4 ,purposes4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,financing and agreements4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,reports to ,congress4 ,sec4 #ajf4 ,public-private use policy4 ,sec4 #ajg4 ,repeal of independent cost estimate4 ,sec4 #ajh4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #aji4 ,reports and research plans4 ,sec4 #aaj4 ,strategic research plan4 ,sec4 #aaa4 ,stakeholder input on monitoring4 ,sec4 #aab4 ,research activities4 ,,title ,,ii--,named ,storm ,event ,model and post-storm assessments ,sec4 #bja4 ,named ,storm ,event ,model and post-storm assessments4 ,,title ,,iii--,water prediction and forecasting ,sec4 #cja4 ,water prediction and forecasting4 ,i ,reauthorization of ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system ,act of #bjji #aja4 ,purposes ,section #abcjb of the ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cfja7 is amended to read as follows3 #abcjb4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this subtitle are-- 7#a7 to establish and sustain a national integrated ,system of ocean1 coastal1 and ,great ,lakes observing systems1 comprised of ,federal and non-,federal components coordinated at the national level by the ,council and at the regional level by a network of regional coastal observing systems1 and that includes in situ1 remote1 and other coastal and ocean observation and modeling capabilities1 technologies1 data management systems1 communication systems1 and product development systems1 and is designed to address regional and national needs for ocean and coastal information1 to gather specific data on key ocean1 coastal1 and ,great ,lakes variables1 and to ensure timely and sustained dissemination and availability of these data-- 7,a7 to the public2 7,b7 to support national defense1 search and rescue operations1 marine commerce1 navigation safety1 weather1 climate1 and marine forecasting1 energy siting and production1 economic development1 ecosystem-based marine1 coastal1 and ,great ,lakes resource management1 public safety1 and public outreach and education2 7,c7 to promote greater public awareness and stewardship of the ,nation's ocean1 coastal1 and ,great ,lakes resources and the general public welfare2 7,d7 to provide easy access to ocean1 coastal1 and ,great ,lakes data and promote data sharing between ,federal and non-,federal sources and promote public data sharing2 7,e7 to enable advances in scientific understanding to support the sustainable use1 conservation1 management1 and understanding of healthy ocean1 coastal1 and ,great ,lakes resources to ensure the ,nation can respond to opportunities to enhance food1 economic1 and national security2 and 7,f7 to monitor and model changes in the oceans and ,great ,lakes1 including with respect to chemistry1 harmful algal blooms1 hypoxia1 water levels1 and other phenomena2 7#b7 to improve the ,nation's capability to measure1 track1 observe1 understand1 and predict events related directly and indirectly to weather and climate1 natural climate variability1 and interactions between the oceanic and atmospheric environments1 including the ,great ,lakes2 7#c7 to sustain1 upgrade1 and modernize the ,nation's ocean and ,great ,lakes observing infrastructure to detect changes and ensure delivery of reliable and timely information2 and 7#d7 to authorize activities-- 7,a7 to promote basic and applied research to develop1 test1 and deploy innovations and improvements in coastal and ocean observation technologies1 including advanced observing technologies such as unmanned maritime systems needed to address critical data gaps1 modeling systems1 other scientific and technological capabilities to improve the understanding of weather and climate1 ocean-atmosphere dynamics1 global climate change1 and the physical1 chemical1 and biological dynamics of the ocean1 coastal1 and ,great ,lakes environments2 and 7,b7 to conserve healthy and restore degraded coastal ecosystems4 4 #ajb4 ,definitions ,section #abcjc of the ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking section #gijb and inserting section #hicb2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking integrated into the ,system and are managed through ,states1 regional organizations1 universities1 nongovernmental organizations1 or the private sector and inserting managed through ,states1 regional organizations1 universities1 nongovernmental organizations1 or the private sector and integrated into the ,system by a regional coastal observing system1 the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 or the agencies participating in the ,interagency ,ocean ,observation ,committee2 7#c7 by amending paragraph 7#f7 to read as follows3 7#f7 ,regional coastal observing system ,the term regional coastal observing system means an organizational body that is certified or established by contract or memorandum by the lead ,federal agency designated in section #abcjd7;c77#c7 and coordinates ,state1 ,federal1 local1 tribal1 and private interests at a regional level with the responsibility of engaging the private and public sectors in designing1 operating1 and improving regional coastal observing systems in order to ensure the provision of data and information that meet the needs of user groups from the respective regions4 2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration and inserting ,administrator4 #ajc4 ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system 7a7 ,system elements 7#a7 ,in general ,section #abcjd7;b7 of the ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjc7;b77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,in order to fulfill the purposes of this subtitle1 the ,system shall be national in scope and consist of-- 7,a7 ,federal assets to fulfill national and international observation missions and priorities2 7,b7 non-,federal assets1 including a network of regional coastal observing systems identified under subsection 7c77#d71 to fulfill regional and national observation missions and priorities2 7,c7 observing1 modeling1 data management1 and communication systems for the timely integration and dissemination of data and information products from the ,system1 including reviews of data collection procedures across regions and programs to make recommendations for data collection standards across the ,system to meet national ocean1 coastal1 and ,great ,lakes observation1 applied research1 and weather forecasting needs2 7,d7 a product development system to transform observations into products in a format that may be readily used and understood2 and 7,e7 a research and development program conducted under the guidance of the ,council1 consisting of-- 7i7 basic and applied research and technology development-- 7,i7 to improve understanding of coastal and ocean systems and their relationships to human activities2 and 7,,ii7 to ensure improvement of operational assets and products1 including related infrastructure1 observing technologies such as unmanned maritime systems1 and information and data processing and management technologies2 7ii7 an advanced observing technology development program to fill gaps in technology2 7iii7 large scale computing resources and research to advance modeling of ocean1 coastal1 and ,great ,lakes processes2 7iv7 models to improve regional weather forecasting capabilities and regional weather forecasting products2 and 7v7 reviews of data collection procedures across regions and programs to make recommendations for data collection standards across the ,system to meet national ocean1 coastal1 and ,great ,lakes observation1 applied research1 and weather forecasting needs4 4 7#b7 ,availability of data ,section #abcjd7;b77#c7 of such ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjc7;b77#c77 is amended by inserting for research and for use in the development of products to address societal needs before the period at the end4 7b7 ,policy oversight1 administration1 and regional coordination ,section #abcjd7;c7 of the ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjc7;c77 is amended by striking paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d71 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,interagency ocean observation committee 7,a7 ,establishment ,the ,council shall establish or designate a committee1 which shall be known as the ,interagency ,ocean ,observation ,committee4 7,b7 ,duties ,the ,interagency ,ocean ,observation ,committee shall-- 7i7 prepare annual and long-term plans for consideration and approval by the ,council for the integrated design1 operation1 maintenance1 enhancement1 and expansion of the ,system to meet the objectives of this subtitle and the ,system ,plan2 7ii7 develop and transmit to ,congress1 along with the budget submitted by the ,president to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 an annual coordinated1 comprehensive budget-- 7,i7 to operate all elements of the ,system identified in subsection 7b72 and 7,,ii7 to ensure continuity of data streams from ,federal and non-,federal assets2 7iii7 establish requirements for observation data variables to be gathered by both ,federal and non-,federal assets and identify1 in consultation with regional coastal observing systems1 priorities for ,system observations2 7iv7 establish and define protocols and standards for ,system data processing1 management1 collection1 configuration standards1 formats1 and communication for new and existing assets throughout the ,system network2 7v7 develop contract requirements for each regional coastal observing system-- 7,i7 to establish eligibility for integration into the ,system2 7,,ii7 to ensure compliance with all applicable standards and protocols established by the ,council2 and 7,,iii7 to ensure that regional observations are integrated into the ,system on a sustained basis2 7vi7 identify gaps in observation coverage or needs for capital improvements of both ,federal assets and non-,federal assets2 7vii7 subject to the availability of appropriations1 establish through #a or more ,federal agencies participating in the ,interagency ,ocean ,observation ,committee1 in consultation with the ,system advisory committee established under subsection 7d71 a competitive matching grant or other programs-- 7,i7 to promote intramural and extramural research and development of new1 innovative1 and emerging observation technologies including testing and field trials2 and 7,,ii7 to facilitate the migration of new1 innovative1 and emerging scientific and technological advances from research and development to operational deployment2 7viii7 periodically-- 7,i7 review the ,system ,plan2 and 7,,ii7 submit to the ,council such recommendations as the ,interagency ,ocean ,observation ,committee may have for improvements to the ,system ,plan2 7ix7 ensure collaboration among ,federal agencies participating in the ,interagency ,ocean ,observation ,committee2 and 7x7 perform such additional duties as the ,council may delegate4 7#c7 ,lead federal agency 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration shall function as the lead ,federal agency for the implementation and administration of the ,system4 7,b7 ,consultation required ,in carrying out this paragraph1 the ,administrator shall consult with the ,council1 the ,interagency ,ocean ,observation ,committee1 other ,federal agencies that maintain portions of the ,system1 and the regional coastal observing systems4 7,c7 ,requirements ,in carrying out this paragraph1 the ,administrator shall-- 7i7 establish and operate an ,integrated ,ocean ,observing ,system ,program ,office within the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration that-- 7,i7 utilizes1 to the extent necessary1 personnel from ,federal agencies participating in the ,interagency ,ocean ,observation ,committee2 and 7,,ii7 oversees daily operations and coordination of the ,system2 7ii7 implement policies1 protocols1 and standards approved by the ,council and delegated by the ,interagency ,ocean ,observation ,committee2 7iii7 promulgate program guidelines-- 7,i7 to certify and integrate regional associations into the ,system2 and 7,,ii7 to provide regional coastal and ocean observation data that meet the needs of user groups from the respective regions2 7iv7 have the authority to enter into and oversee contracts1 leases1 grants1 or cooperative agreements with non-,federal assets1 including regional coastal observing systems1 to support the purposes of this subtitle on such terms as the ,administrator deems appropriate2 7v7 implement and maintain a merit-based1 competitive funding process to support non-,federal assets1 including the development and maintenance of a national network of regional coastal observing systems1 and develop and implement a process for the periodic review and evaluation of the regional associations2 7vi7 provide opportunities for competitive contracts and grants for demonstration projects to design1 develop1 integrate1 deploy1 maintain1 and support components of the ,system2 7vii7 establish and maintain efficient and effective administrative procedures for the timely allocation of funds among contractors1 grantees1 and non-,federal assets1 including regional coastal observing systems2 7viii7 develop and implement a process for the periodic review and evaluation of the regional coastal observing systems2 7ix7 formulate an annual process by which gaps in observation coverage or needs for capital improvements of ,federal assets and non-,federal assets of the ,system are-- 7,i7 identified by the regional associations described in the ,system ,plan1 the ,administrator1 or other members of the ,system2 and 7,,ii7 submitted to the ,interagency ,ocean ,observation ,committee2 7x7 develop and be responsible for a data management and communication system1 in accordance with standards and protocols established by the ,interagency ,ocean ,observation ,committee1 by which all data collected by the ,system regarding ocean and coastal waters of the ,united ,states including the ,great ,lakes1 are processed1 stored1 integrated1 and made available to all end-user communities2 7xi7 not less frequently than once each year1 submit to the ,interagency ,ocean ,observation ,committee a report on the accomplishments1 operational needs1 and performance of the ,system to contribute to the annual and long-term plans prepared pursuant to paragraph 7#b77;,b77i72 7xii7 develop and periodically update a plan to efficiently integrate into the ,system new1 innovative1 or emerging technologies that have been demonstrated to be useful to the ,system and which will fulfill the purposes of this subtitle and the ,system ,plan2 and 7xiii7 work with users and regional associations to develop products to enable real-time data sharing for decision makers1 including with respect to weather forecasting and modeling1 search and rescue operations1 corrosive seawater forecasts1 water quality monitoring and communication1 and harmful algal bloom forecasting4 7#d7 ,regional coastal observing systems 7,a7 ,in general ,a regional coastal observing system described in the ,system ,plan as a regional association may not be certified or established under this subtitle unless it-- 7i7 has been or shall be certified or established by contract or agreement by the ,administrator2 7ii7 meets-- 7,i7 the certification standards and compliance procedure guidelines issued by the ,administrator2 and 7,,ii7 the information needs of user groups in the region while adhering to national standards2 7iii7 demonstrates an organizational structure1 that under funding limitations is capable of-- 7,i7 gathering required ,system observation data2 7,,ii7 supporting and integrating all aspects of coastal and ocean observing and information programs within a region2 and 7,,iii7 reflecting the needs of ,state1 local1 and tribal governments1 commercial interests1 and other users and beneficiaries of the ,system and other requirements specified under this subtitle and the ,system ,plan2 7iv7 identifies-- 7,i7 gaps in observation coverage needs for capital improvements of ,federal assets and non-,federal assets of the ,system2 and 7,,ii7 other recommendations to assist in the development of the annual and long-term plans prepared pursuant to paragraph 7#b77;,b77i7 and transmits such information to the ,interagency ,ocean ,observation ,committee through the ,program ,office established under paragraph 7#c77;,c77i72 7v7 develops and operates under a strategic plan that will ensure the efficient and effective administration of programs and assets to support daily data observations for integration into the ,system1 pursuant to the standards approved by the ,council2 7vi7 works cooperatively with governmental and nongovernmental entities at all levels to identify and provide information products of the ,system for multiple users within the service area of the regional coastal observing system2 and 7vii7 complies with all financial oversight requirements established by the ,administrator1 including requirements relating to audits4 7,b7 ,participation ,for the purposes of this subtitle1 employees of ,federal agencies are permitted to be members of the governing body for the regional coastal observing systems and may participate in the functions of the regional coastal observing systems4 4 7c7 ,system advisory committee ,section #abcjd7;d7 of the ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjc7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking or the ,interagency ,ocean ,observing ,committee4 and inserting or the ,council under this subtitle2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 1 data sharing1 after data management2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 by striking subparagraph 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7,d7 additional priorities1 including-- 7i7 a national surface current mapping network designed to improve fine scale sea surface mapping using high frequency radar technology and other emerging technologies to address national priorities1 including ,coast ,guard search and rescue operation planning and harmful algal bloom forecasting and detection that-- 7,i7 is comprised of existing high frequency radar and other sea surface current mapping infrastructure operated by national programs and regional coastal observing systems2 7,,ii7 incorporates new high frequency radar assets or other fine scale sea surface mapping technology assets1 and other assets needed to fill gaps in coverage on ,united ,states coastlines2 and 7,,iii7 follows a deployment plan that prioritizes closing gaps in high frequency radar infrastructure in the ,united ,states1 starting with areas demonstrating significant sea surface current data needs1 especially in areas where additional data will improve ,coast ,guard search and rescue models2 7ii7 fleet acquisition for unmanned maritime systems for deployment and data integration to fulfill the purposes of this subtitle2 7iii7 an integrative survey program for application of unmanned maritime systems to the real-time or near real-time collection and transmission of sea floor1 water column1 and sea surface data on biology1 chemistry1 geology1 physics1 and hydrography2 7iv7 remote sensing and data assimilation to develop new analytical methodologies to assimilate data from the ,system into hydrodynamic models2 7v7 integrated1 multi-,state monitoring to assess sources1 movement1 and fate of sediments in coastal regions2 7vi7 a multi-region marine sound monitoring system to be-- 7,i7 planned in consultation with the ,interagency ,ocean ,observation ,committee1 the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 the ,department of the ,navy1 and academic research institutions2 and 7,,ii7 developed1 installed1 and operated in coordination with the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 the ,department of the ,navy1 and academic research institutions2 and 7,e7 any other purpose identified by the ,administrator or the ,council4 2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b71 by inserting ,the ,administrator may stagger the terms of the ,system advisory committee members4 before ,members2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and the ,interagency ,ocean ,observing ,committee2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking ,observing and inserting ,observation4 7d7 ,civil liability ,section #abcjd7;e7 of the ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjc7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking information coordination entity each place it appears and inserting coastal observing system2 and 7#b7 by striking contract1 lease1 grant1 or cooperative agreement under subsection 7c77#c77;,d7 and inserting a memorandum of agreement of certification under subsection 7c77#c77;,c77iii74 7e7 ,conforming amendments ,the ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cfja et seq47 is amended by striking regional information coordination entities each place it appears and inserting regional coastal observing systems4 #ajd4 ,financing and agreements ,section #abcje7;a7 of the ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjd7;a77 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,commerce may execute an agreement1 on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis1 with any ,state or subdivision thereof1 any ,federal agency1 any public or private organization1 or any individual to carry out activities under this subtitle4 4 #aje4 ,reports to ,congress ,section #abcjg of the ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjf7 is amended to read as follows3 #abcjg4 ,report to ,congress 7a7 ,requirement ,not later than ,march #cj1 #bjbb1 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,administrator shall prepare1 and the ,president acting through the ,council shall approve and transmit to ,congress1 a report on progress made in implementing this subtitle4 7b7 ,contents ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a description of activities carried out under this subtitle and the ,system ,plan2 7#b7 an evaluation of the effectiveness of the ,system1 including an evaluation of progress made by the ,council to achieve the goals identified under the ,system ,plan2 7#c7 the identification of ,federal and non-,federal assets as determined by the ,council that have been integrated into the ,system1 including assets essential to the gathering of required observation data variables necessary to meet the respective missions of ,council agencies2 7#d7 a review of procurements1 planned or initiated1 by each department or agency represented on the ,council to enhance1 expand1 or modernize the observation capabilities and data products provided by the ,system1 including data management and communication subsystems2 7#e7 a summary of the existing gaps in observation infrastructure and monitoring data collection1 including-- 7,a7 priorities considered by the ,system advisory committee2 7,b7 the national sea surface current mapping network2 7,c7 coastal buoys2 7,d7 ocean chemistry monitoring2 7,e7 marine sound monitoring2 and 7,f7 unmanned maritime systems technology gaps2 7#f7 an assessment regarding activities to integrate ,federal and non-,federal assets1 nationally and on the regional level1 and discussion of the performance and effectiveness of regional coastal observing systems to coordinate regional observation operations2 7#g7 a description of benefits of the program to users of data products resulting from the ,system 7including the general public1 industries1 scientists1 resource managers1 emergency responders1 policy makers1 and educators72 7#h7 recommendations1 if any1 concerning-- 7,a7 modifications to the ,system2 and 7,b7 funding levels for the ,system in subsequent fiscal years2 and 7#i7 the results of a periodic external independent programmatic audit of the ,system4 4 #ajf4 ,public-private use policy ,section #abcjh of the ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjg7 is amended to read as follows3 #abcjh4 ,public-private use policy ,the ,council shall maintain a policy that defines processes for making decisions about the roles of the ,federal ,government1 the ,states1 regional coastal observing systems1 the academic community1 and the private sector in providing to end-user communities environmental information1 products1 technologies1 and services related to the ,system4 ,the ,administrator shall ensure that the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration adheres to the decision making process developed by the ,council regarding the roles of the ,federal ,government1 the ,states1 the regional coastal observing systems1 the academic community1 and the private sector in providing end-user communities environmental information1 data products1 technologies1 and services related to the ,system4 4 #ajg4 ,repeal of independent cost estimate 7a7 ,in general ,the ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cfja et seq47 is amended by striking section #abcji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjh74 7b7 ,table of contents amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-aa2 #abc ,stat4 #iia7 is amended by striking the item related to section #abcji4 #ajh4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #abcaa of the ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cfaj7 is amended to read as follows3 #abcaa4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,commerce to support the integrated oceans observations under this subtitle-- 7#a7 #dh1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7#b7 #ej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7#c7 #eb1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7#d7 #ed1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 and 7#e7 #ef1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe4 4 #aji4 ,reports and research plans ,section #abdjd7;c7 of the ,federal ,ocean ,acidification ,research ,and ,monitoring ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjc7;c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,economic vulnerability report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of the ,coordinated ,ocean ,observations and ,research ,act of #bjbj1 and every #f years thereafter1 the ,subcommittee shall transmit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that-- 7i7 is named the ,ocean ,chemistry ,coastal ,community ,vulnerability ,assessment2 7ii7 identifies gaps in ocean acidification monitoring by public1 academic1 and private assets in the network of regional coastal observing systems2 7iii7 identifies geographic areas which have gaps in ocean acidification research2 7iv7 identifies ,united ,states coastal communities1 including island communities1 fishing communities1 low-population rural communities1 tribal and subsistence communities1 and island communities1 that may be impacted by ocean acidification2 7v7 identifies impacts of changing ocean carbonate chemistry on the communities described in clause 7iv71 including impacts from changes in ocean and coastal marine resources that are not managed by the ,federal ,government2 7vi7 identifies gaps in understanding of the impacts of ocean acidification on economically or commercially important species1 particularly those which support ,united ,states commercial1 recreational1 and tribal fisheries and aquaculture2 7vii7 identifies habitats that may be particularly vulnerable to corrosive sea water1 including areas experiencing multiple stressors such as hypoxia1 sedimentation1 and harmful algal blooms2 7viii7 identifies areas in which existing ,national ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system assets1 including unmanned maritime systems1 may be leveraged as platforms for the deployment of new sensors or other applicable observing technologies2 7ix7 is written in collaboration with ,federal agencies responsible for carrying out this subtitle1 including representatives of-- 7,i7 the ,national ,marine ,fisheries ,service and the ,office for ,coastal ,management of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration2 7,,ii7 regional coastal observing systems established under section #abcjd7;c77#d72 7,,iii7 regional ocean acidification networks2 and 7,,iv7 sea grant programs 7as defined in section #bjc of the ,national ,sea ,grant ,college ,program ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aabb772 and 7x7 is written in consultation with experts1 including subsistence users1 academia1 and stakeholders familiar with the economic1 social1 ecological1 geographic1 and resource concerns of coastal communities in the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,form of report 7i7 ,initial report ,the initial report required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include the information described in clauses 7i7 through 7viii7 of that subparagraph on a national level4 7ii7 ,subsequent reports ,each report required under subparagraph 7,a7 after the initial report-- 7,i7 may describe the information described in clauses 7i7 through 7viii7 of that subparagraph on a national level2 or 7,,ii7 may consist of separate reports for each region of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 7iii7 ,regional reports ,if the ,subcommittee opts to prepare a report required under subparagraph 7,a7 as separate regional reports under clause 7ii77,,ii71 the ,subcommittee shall submit a report for each region of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration not less frequently than once during each #f-year reporting period4 7,c7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this paragraph and in paragraph 7#e71 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#e7 ,monitoring prioritization plan ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the submission of the initial report under paragraph 7#d77;,a71 the ,subcommittee shall transmit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that develops a plan to deploy new sensors or other applicable observing technologies such as unmanned maritime systems-- 7,a7 based on such initial report2 7,b7 prioritized by-- 7i7 the threat to coastal economies and ecosystems2 7ii7 gaps in data2 and 7iii7 research needs2 and 7,c7 that leverage existing platforms1 where possible4 4 #aaj4 ,strategic research plan 7a7 ,contents ,section #abdje7;b7 of the ,federal ,ocean ,acidification ,research ,and ,monitoring ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjd7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aj7 make recommendations for research to be conducted1 including in the social sciences and economics1 to address the key knowledge gaps identified in the ,ocean ,chemistry ,coastal ,community ,vulnerability ,assessment conducted under section #abdjd7;c77#d74 4 7b7 ,program elements ,section #abdje7;c7 of the ,federal ,ocean ,acidification ,research ,and ,monitoring ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjd7;c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,research to understand the combined impact of changes in ocean chemistry and other stressors1 including sediment delivery1 hypoxia1 and harmful algal blooms1 on each other and on living marine resources1 including aquaculture and coastal ecosystems4 7#g7 ,applied research to identify adaptation strategies for species impacted by changes in ocean chemistry including vegetation-based systems1 shell recycling1 species and genetic diversity1 applied technologies1 aquaculture methodologies1 and management recommendations4 4 7c7 ,participation ,section #abdje7;e7 of the ,federal ,ocean ,acidification ,research ,and ,monitoring ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjd7;e77 is amended in the first sentence by inserting 1 tribal governments1 and subsistence users after groups4 7d7 ,revised strategic research plan ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,joint ,subcommittee on ,ocean ,science and ,technology of the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council shall submit to ,congress a revised strategic research plan under section #abdje of the ,federal ,ocean ,acidification ,research ,and ,monitoring ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjd7 that includes the matters required by the amendments made by this section4 #aaa4 ,stakeholder input on monitoring ,section #abdjf7;a7 of the ,federal ,ocean ,acidification ,research ,and ,monitoring ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgje7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 includes an ongoing mechanism that allows industry members1 coastal stakeholders1 fishery management councils and commissions1 non-,federal resource managers1 community acidification networks1 indigenous knowledge groups1 and scientific experts to provide input on monitoring needs that are necessary to support on the ground management1 decision making1 and adaptation related to ocean acidification and its impacts4 4 #aab4 ,research activities ,section #abdjg7;a7 of the ,federal ,ocean ,acidification ,research ,and ,monitoring ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjf7;a77 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,research activities ,the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation shall continue to carry out research activities on ocean acidification which shall support competitive1 merit-based1 peer-reviewed proposals for research1 observation1 and monitoring of ocean acidification and its impacts1 including-- 7#a7 impacts on marine organisms1 including species cultured for aquaculture1 and marine ecosystems2 7#b7 impacts on ocean1 coastal1 and estuarine biogeochemistry2 7#c7 the development of methodologies and technologies to evaluate ocean acidification and its impacts2 and 7#d7 impacts of multiple stressors on ecosystems exhibiting hypoxia1 harmful algal blooms1 or sediment delivery1 combined with changes in ocean chemistry4 4 ,,ii ,named ,storm ,event ,model and post-storm assessments #bja4 ,named ,storm ,event ,model and post-storm assessments 7a7 ,amendments to the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji ,section #abcab of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cfaa7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting the following3 1 except that the term shall not apply with respect to a ,state or territory that has an operational wind and flood loss allocation system42 7,b7 in paragraph 7#f71 by inserting sustained before winds2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking that threaten any portion of a coastal ,state and inserting for which post-storm assessments are conducted2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking #edj days after the date of the enactment of the ,consumer ,option for an ,alternative ,system to ,allocate ,losses ,act of #bjab and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbj2 and 7,,ii7 by striking by regulation2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking every and inserting an2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,public review ,the ,administrator shall seek input and suggestions from the public before the ,named ,storm ,event ,model1 or any modification to the ,named ,storm ,event ,model1 takes effect4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 as subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e71 respectively2 7ii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 ,data collection 7i7 ,in general ,upon identification of a named storm under subparagraph 7,a71 and pursuant to the protocol established under subsection 7c71 the ,administrator may deploy sensors to enhance the collection of covered data in the areas in coastal ,states that the ,administrator determines are at the highest risk of experiencing geophysical events that would cause indeterminate losses4 7ii7 ,rule of construction ,if the ,administrator takes action under clause 7i71 that action may not be construed as indicating that a post-storm assessment will be developed for any coastal ,state in which that action is taken4 7,c7 ,identification of indeterminate losses in coastal states ,not later than #cj days after the first date on which sustained winds of not less than #ci miles per hour are measured in a coastal ,state during a named storm identified under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall notify the ,administrator with respect to the existence of any indeterminate losses in that coastal ,state resulting from that named storm4 2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 as so redesignated-- 7,i7 by striking identification of a named storm under subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting confirmation of indeterminate losses identified under subparagraph 7,c7 with respect to a named storm2 and 7,,ii7 by striking assessment for such named storm and inserting assessment for each coastal ,state that suffered such indeterminate losses as a result of the named storm2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,e71 as so redesignated-- 7,i7 by striking an identification of a named storm is made under subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting any indeterminate losses are identified under subparagraph 7,c72 and 7,,ii7 by striking for such storm under subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting under subparagraph 7,d7 for any coastal ,state that suffered such indeterminate losses2 and 7v7 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 ,separate post-storm assessments for a single named storm 7i7 ,in general ,the ,administrator may conduct a separate post-storm assessment for each coastal ,state in which indeterminate losses are identified under subparagraph 7,c74 7ii7 ,timeline ,if the ,administrator conducts a separate post-storm assessment under clause 7i71 the ,administrator shall complete the assessment based on the dates of actions that the ,administrator takes under subparagraph 7,d74 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #edj days after the date of the enactment of the ,consumer ,option for an ,alternative ,system to ,allocate ,losses ,act of #bjab and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbj2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting 1 in the discretion of the ,administrator1 after of sensors as may2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d77;,b71 by inserting and expend after receive4 7b7 ,amendments to the ,national ,flood ,insurance ,act of #aifh ,section #accg of the ,national ,flood ,insurance ,act of #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #djeg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting the following3 1 except that the term shall not apply with respect to a ,state or territory that has an operational wind and flood loss allocation system42 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by inserting sustained after maximum2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking establish by rule and inserting publish for comment in the ,federal ,register2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by inserting after ,elevation ,certificate the following3 1 or other data or information used to determine a property's current risk of flood1 as determined by the ,administrator12 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#c77;,a77i71 by striking the issuance of the rule establishing the ,,coastal ,formula and inserting publication of the ,,coastal ,formula in the ,federal ,register as required by subsection 7b77#a72 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 by striking section #abcab7;b77#b77;,c7 and inserting section #abcab7;b77#b77;,e72 7#e7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 by inserting that issues a standard flood insurance policy under the national flood insurance program after company2 and 7,b7 by striking or the ,,coastal ,formula and inserting 1 the ,,coastal ,formula1 or any other loss allocation or post-storm assessment arising under the laws or ordinances of any ,state2 7#f7 in subsection 7i71 by striking after the date on which the ,administrator issues the rule establishing the ,,coastal ,formula under subsection 7b7 and inserting #fj days after publication of the ,,coastal ,formula in the ,federal ,register as required by subsection 7b77#a72 and 7#g7 by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to create a cause of action under this ,act4 4 ,,iii ,water prediction and forecasting #cja4 ,water prediction and forecasting 7a7 ,national ,water ,center 7#a7 ,establishment 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere shall establish a center-- 7i7 to serve as the research and operational center of excellence for hydrologic analyses1 forecasting1 and related decision support services within the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration and the ,national ,weather ,service2 and 7ii7 to facilitate collaboration across ,federal and ,state departments and agencies1 academia1 and the private sector on matters relating to water resources4 7,b7 ,designation ,the center established under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be known as the ,national ,water ,center4 7#b7 ,functions ,the functions of the ,national ,water ,center shall include the following3 7,a7 ,improving understanding of water resources1 stakeholder needs regarding water resources1 and identifying science and services gaps relating to water resources4 7,b7 ,developing and implementing advanced water resources modeling capabilities4 7,c7 ,facilitating the transition of hydrologic research into operations4 7,d7 ,delivering analyses1 forecasts1 and inundation information and guidance for all hydrologic events in the ,united ,states1 including flash flooding1 riverine flooding1 and water resources outlooks4 7,e7 ,in coordination with warning coordination meteorologists1 providing decision-support services to inform emergency management and water resources decisions4 7b7 ,national instructions 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,national ,weather ,service1 shall make public an operations and services policy directive for the ,national ,water ,center4 7#b7 ,contents ,the directive required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include national instructions to perform the functions of the ,national ,water ,center1 including the following3 7,a7 ,operational staff responsibilities4 7,b7 ,guidelines for content1 format1 and provision of hydrologic and inundation products developed by the ,national ,water ,center4 7,c7 ,procedures for cooperation and coordination between the ,national ,water ,center1 the ,national ,weather ,service ,national ,centers for ,environmental ,prediction1 ,national ,weather ,service ,river ,forecast ,centers1 and ,national ,weather ,service ,weather ,forecast ,offices4 7c7 ,total water prediction ,the ,under ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,office of ,water ,prediction of the ,national ,weather ,service1 shall-- 7#a7 initiate and lead research and development activities to develop operational water resource prediction and related decision support products2 7#b7 collaborate with1 and provide decision support regarding total water prediction to-- 7,a7 the relevant ,federal agencies represented on the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council1 ,committee on ,environment1 ,natural ,resources1 and ,sustainability and the ,subcommittee on ,disaster ,reduction2 7,b7 ,state water resource agencies2 and 7,c7 ,state and local emergency management agencies2 and 7#c7 in carrying out the responsibilities described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 collaboratively develop capabilities necessary for total water predictive capacity1 including observations1 modeling1 data management1 supercomputing1 social science1 and communications4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the activities under this section amounts as follows3 7#a7 #dd1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba4 7#b7 #de1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb4 7#c7 #de1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc4 7#d7 #df1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd4 7e7 ,derivation of funds ,funds to carry out this section shall be derived from amounts authorized to be appropriated to the ,national ,weather ,service and the ,national ,ocean ,service that are enacted after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,clerk4