http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills info@washingtonwatch.com http://www.pjdoland.com/chai/?v=0.1 http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_3352.html?rev=24783 <p>H.R. 3352 would reauthorize and amend the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act.</p> <h2 id="toc0"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendments of 2008 - Amends the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998 to revise the definition of &amp;quot;hydrographic data&amp;quot; to include information acquired through lidar, radar, remote sensing, shoreline and other ocean- and coastal-related surveying, and water level observations. Revises the definition of &amp;quot;hydrographic services&amp;quot; to include shoreline and water level information.</p> <p>Requires the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide hydrographic services. Modifies requirements regarding the awarding of contracts for the acquisition of hydrographic data. Authorizes the Administrator to create and maintain a Joint Hydrographic Institute.</p> <p>Authorizes the Administrator to acquire hydrographic data and provide hydrographic services to support the conservation and management of coastal and ocean resources, save and protect life and property, support commerce resumption after emergencies and disasters, and meet homeland security and maritime domain awareness needs, including carrying out mission assignments. (Current law only authorizes the Administrator to use hydrographic data and services to support the conservation and management of coastal and ocean resources.)</p> <p>Modifies membership and compensation provisions regarding the Hydrographic Services Review Panel.</p> <p>Authorizes appropriations to carry out nautical mapping and charting, contract for hydrographic surveys, operate hydrographic survey vessels, carry out geodetic functions, carry out tide and current measurement, and acquire a replacement hydrographic survey vessel.</p> <p>Amends the Act of August 6, 1947, to give it the name &amp;quot;Coast and Geodetic Survey Act.&amp;quot;</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc1"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 4/14/2008: Ordered placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 697.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc2"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc3"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 24783@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 28 May 2008 18:46:50 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_3352.html?rev=22024 <p>H.R. 3352 would reauthorize and amend the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act.</p> <h2 id="toc4"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendments of 2007 - Amends the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998 to revise the definitions of &amp;quot;hydrographic data&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;hydrographic services&amp;quot; to include shoreline surveying and water level observations.</p> <p>Requires the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide hydrographic services. Modifies requirements regarding the awarding of contracts for the acquisition of hydrographic data. Authorizes the Administrator to create and maintain a Joint Hydrographic Institute.</p> <p>Authorizes the Administrator to acquire hydrographic data and provide hydrographic services to support the conservation and management of coastal and ocean resources, save and protect life and property, support commerce resumption after emergencies and disasters, and meet homeland security and maritime domain awareness needs, including carrying out mission assignments. (Current law authorizes the Administrator to use hydrographic data and services to support the conservation and management of coastal and ocean resources.)</p> <p>Modifies membership and compensation provisions regarding the Hydrographic Services Review Panel.</p> <p>Amends the Act of August 6, 1947 to give it the name &amp;quot;Coast and Geodetic Survey Act.&amp;quot;</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc5"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 4/14/2008: Ordered placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 697.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc6"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc7"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 22024@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:55:16 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_3352.html?rev=21205 <p>H.R. 3352 would reauthorize and amend the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act.</p> <h2 id="toc8"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendments of 2007 - Amends the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998 to revise the definitions of &amp;quot;hydrographic data&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;hydrographic services&amp;quot; to include shoreline surveying and water level observations.</p> <p>Requires the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide hydrographic services. Modifies requirements regarding the awarding of contracts for the acquisition of hydrographic data. Authorizes the Administrator to create and maintain a Joint Hydrographic Institute.</p> <p>Authorizes the Administrator to acquire hydrographic data and provide hydrographic services to support the conservation and management of coastal and ocean resources, save and protect life and property, support commerce resumption after emergencies and disasters, and meet homeland security and maritime domain awareness needs, including carrying out mission assignments. (Current law authorizes the Administrator to use hydrographic data and services to support the conservation and management of coastal and ocean resources.)</p> <p>Modifies membership and compensation provisions regarding the Hydrographic Services Review Panel.</p> <p>Amends the Act of August 6, 1947 to give it the name &amp;quot;Coast and Geodetic Survey Act.&amp;quot;</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc9"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 4/1/2008: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc10"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc11"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 21205@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:45:55 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_3352.html?rev=21135 <p>H.R. 3352 would reauthorize and amend the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act.</p> <h2 id="toc12"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendments of 2007 - Amends the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998 to revise the definitions of &amp;quot;hydrographic data&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;hydrographic services&amp;quot; to include shoreline surveying and water level observations.</p> <p>Requires the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide hydrographic services. Modifies requirements regarding the awarding of contracts for the acquisition of hydrographic data. Authorizes the Administrator to create and maintain a Joint Hydrographic Institute.</p> <p>Authorizes the Administrator to acquire hydrographic data and provide hydrographic services to support the conservation and management of coastal and ocean resources, save and protect life and property, support commerce resumption after emergencies and disasters, and meet homeland security and maritime domain awareness needs, including carrying out mission assignments. (Current law authorizes the Administrator to use hydrographic data and services to support the conservation and management of coastal and ocean resources.)</p> <p>Modifies membership and compensation provisions regarding the Hydrographic Services Review Panel.</p> <p>Amends the Act of August 6, 1947 to give it the name &amp;quot;Coast and Geodetic Survey Act.&amp;quot;</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc13"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 3/31/2008: Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 308 - 60 (Roll no. 147).</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc14"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc15"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 21135@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:50:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_3352.html?rev=19326 <p>H.R. 3352 would reauthorize and amend the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act.</p> <h2 id="toc16"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendments of 2007 - Amends the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998 to revise the definitions of &amp;quot;hydrographic data&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;hydrographic services&amp;quot; to include shoreline surveying and water level observations.</p> <p>Requires the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide hydrographic services. Modifies requirements regarding the awarding of contracts for the acquisition of hydrographic data. Authorizes the Administrator to create and maintain a Joint Hydrographic Institute.</p> <p>Authorizes the Administrator to acquire hydrographic data and provide hydrographic services to support the conservation and management of coastal and ocean resources, save and protect life and property, support commerce resumption after emergencies and disasters, and meet homeland security and maritime domain awareness needs, including carrying out mission assignments. (Current law authorizes the Administrator to use hydrographic data and services to support the conservation and management of coastal and ocean resources.)</p> <p>Modifies membership and compensation provisions regarding the Hydrographic Services Review Panel.</p> <p>Amends the Act of August 6, 1947 to give it the name &amp;quot;Coast and Geodetic Survey Act.&amp;quot;</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc17"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 3/12/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc18"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc19"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 19326@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:11:59 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_3352.html?rev=18517 <p>H.R. 3352 would reauthorize and amend the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act.</p> <h2 id="toc20"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendments of 2007 - Amends the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998 to revise the definitions of &amp;quot;hydrographic data&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;hydrographic services&amp;quot; to include shoreline surveying and water level observations.</p> <p>Requires the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide hydrographic services. Modifies requirements regarding the awarding of contracts for the acquisition of hydrographic data. Authorizes the Administrator to create and maintain a Joint Hydrographic Institute.</p> <p>Authorizes the Administrator to acquire hydrographic data and provide hydrographic services to support the conservation and management of coastal and ocean resources, save and protect life and property, support commerce resumption after emergencies and disasters, and meet homeland security and maritime domain awareness needs, including carrying out mission assignments. (Current law authorizes the Administrator to use hydrographic data and services to support the conservation and management of coastal and ocean resources.)</p> <p>Modifies membership and compensation provisions regarding the Hydrographic Services Review Panel.</p> <p>Amends the Act of August 6, 1947 to give it the name &amp;quot;Coast and Geodetic Survey Act.&amp;quot;</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc21"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 2/13/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc22"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc23"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 18517@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:22:33 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_3352.html?rev=13814 <p>H.R. 3352 would reauthorize and amend the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act.</p> <h2 id="toc24"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendments of 2007 - Amends the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998 to revise the definitions of &amp;quot;hydrographic data&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;hydrographic services&amp;quot; to include shoreline surveying and water level observations.</p> <p>Requires the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to provide hydrographic services. Modifies requirements regarding the awarding of contracts for the acquisition of hydrographic data. Authorizes the Administrator to create and maintain a Joint Hydrographic Institute.</p> <p>Authorizes the Administrator to acquire hydrographic data and provide hydrographic services to support the conservation and management of coastal and ocean resources, save and protect life and property, support commerce resumption after emergencies and disasters, and meet homeland security and maritime domain awareness needs, including carrying out mission assignments. (Current law authorizes the Administrator to use hydrographic data and services to support the conservation and management of coastal and ocean resources.)</p> <p>Modifies membership and compensation provisions regarding the Hydrographic Services Review Panel.</p> <p>Amends the Act of August 6, 1947 to give it the name &amp;quot;Coast and Geodetic Survey Act.&amp;quot;</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc25"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 10/24/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Subcommittee Hearings Held.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc26"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc27"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 13814@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:39:39 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_3352.html?rev=12524 <p>H.R. 3352 would reauthorize and amend the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act.</p> <h2 id="toc28"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to provide a detailed summary of the bill!)</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc29"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 10/24/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Subcommittee Hearings Held.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc30"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc31"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 12524@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 25 Oct 2007 17:37:54 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_3352.html?rev=10154 <p>H.R. 3352 would reauthorize and amend the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act.</p> <h2 id="toc32"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to provide a detailed summary of the bill!)</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc33"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 8/10/2007: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc34"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc35"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 10154@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 19 Sep 2007 17:31:38 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_3352.html?rev=7977 <p>H.R. 3352 would reauthorize and amend the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act.</p> <h2 id="toc36"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to provide a detailed summary of the bill!)</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc37"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to update the status of the bill!)</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc38"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc39"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 7977@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 03 Aug 2007 17:46:17 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_3352.html?rev=7978 <p>H.R. 3352 would reauthorize and amend the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act.</p> <h2 id="toc40"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to provide a detailed summary of the bill!)</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc41"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 8/2/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc42"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc43"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 7978@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 03 Aug 2007 17:46:17 EDT