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33 U.S.C. § 3506 — Authorization of appropriations
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**(a) In general** In addition to the amounts authorized by [section 892d of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section892d&num=0&edition=prelim), there are authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator to carry out this chapter $45,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2028.
**(b) Joint ocean and coastal mapping centers** Of the amounts appropriated pursuant to subsection (a), the following amounts shall be used to carry out section 3504(c) 11 See References in Text note below. of this title $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2028.
**(c) Ocean and coastal mapping Federal funding opportunity** Of amounts authorized pursuant to subsection (a), $20,000,000 is authorized to carry out [section 3504a of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section3504a&num=0&edition=prelim).
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**(a) In general** In addition to the amounts authorized by [section 892d of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section892d&num=0&edition=prelim), there are authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator to carry out this chapter $45,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2028.
**(b) Joint ocean and coastal mapping centers** Of the amounts appropriated pursuant to subsection (a), the following amounts shall be used to carry out section 3504(c) 11 See References in Text note below. of this title $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2028.
**(c) Ocean and coastal mapping Federal funding opportunity** Of amounts authorized pursuant to subsection (a), $20,000,000 is authorized to carry out [section 3504a of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section3504a&num=0&edition=prelim).
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The Administrator may maintain and operate up to three joint ocean and coastal mapping centers, including a joint hydrographic center, which shall each be co-located with an institution of higher education. The centers shall serve as hydrographic centers of excellence and may conduct activities necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter, including—
(1) research and development of innovative ocean and coastal mapping technologies, equipment, and data products;
(2) mapping of the United States Outer Continental Shelf and other regions;
(3) data processing for nontraditional data and uses;
(4) advancing the use of remote sensing and uncrewed technologies, for related issues, including mapping and assessment of essential fish habitat and of coral resources, ocean observations, and ocean exploration; and
(5) providing graduate education and training in ocean and coastal mapping sciences for members of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps, personnel of other agencies with ocean and coastal mapping programs, and civilian personnel.
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**(a) In general** Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the National Ocean Exploration Act,11 See References in Text note below. the Administrator shall develop an integrated ocean and coastal mapping Federal funding match opportunity, to be known as the “Brennan Ocean Mapping Fund” in memory of Rear Admiral Richard T. Brennan, within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration with Federal, State, Tribal, local, nonprofit, private industry, or academic partners in order to increase the coordinated acquisition, processing, stewardship, and archival of new ocean and coastal mapping data in United States waters.
**(b) Rules** The Administrator shall develop administrative and procedural rules for the ocean and coastal mapping Federal funding match opportunity developed under subsection (a), to include—
(1) specific and detailed criteria that must be addressed by an applicant, such as geographic overlap with preestablished priorities, number and type of project partners, benefit to the applicant, coordination with other funding opportunities, and benefit to the public;
(2) determination of the appropriate funding match amounts and mechanisms to use, such as grants, agreements, or contracts; and
(3) other funding award criteria as are necessary or appropriate to ensure that evaluations of proposals and decisions to award funding under this section are based on objective standards applied fairly and equitably to those proposals.
**(c) Geospatial services and contract vehicles** The ocean and coastal mapping Federal funding match opportunity developed under subsection (a) shall leverage Federal expertise and capacities for geospatial services and Federal geospatial contract vehicles using the private sector for acquisition efficiencies.
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**(a) In general** The Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of the National Ocean Exploration Act,11 See References in Text note below. shall use the Interagency Working Group on Ocean and Coastal Mapping in existence as of the date of the enactment of such Act to implement [section 3501 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section3501&num=0&edition=prelim).
**(b) Membership** The Working Group shall be comprised of senior-level representatives from Federal agencies with ocean and coastal mapping and surveying responsibilities. Membership shall include senior-level representatives from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Department of the Navy, the United States Geological Survey, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management of the Department of the Interior, the Office of the Assistant Secretary, Fish and Wildlife and Parks of the Department of the Interior, the National Science Foundation, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, the United States Army Corps of Engineers, the Coast Guard, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and other appropriate Federal agencies involved in ocean and coastal mapping.
**(c) Co-Chairs** The Working Group shall be co-chaired by one representative from each of the following:
(1) The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
(2) The Department of the Interior.
**(d) Subordinate groups** The co-chairs may establish such permanent or temporary subordinate groups as determined appropriate by the Working Group.
**(e) Meetings** The Working Group shall meet on a quarterly basis, but each su
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**(a) In general** There are authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator the following:
(1) To carry out nautical mapping and charting functions under sections 892b and 892c of this title, except for conducting hydrographic surveys, $71,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2028.
(2) To contract for hydrographic surveys under [section 892b(b)(1) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section892b/b/1&num=0&edition=prelim), including the leasing or time chartering of vessels, $34,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2028.
(3) To operate hydrographic survey vessels owned by the United States and operated by the Administration, $38,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2028.
(4) To carry out geodetic functions under this subchapter, $45,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2028.
(5) To carry out tide and current measurement functions under this subchapter, $35,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2028.
(6) To acquire a replacement hydrographic survey vessel capable of staying at sea continuously for at least 30 days $75,000,000.
**(b) Arctic programs** Of the amount authorized by this section for each fiscal year—
(1) $10,000,000 is authorized for use in the Arctic—
(A) to acquire hydrographic data;
(B) to provide hydrographic services;
(C) to conduct coastal change analyses necessary to ensure safe navigation;
(D) to improve the management of coastal change; and
(E) to reduce risks of harm to subsistence and coastal communities associated with increased international maritime traffic; and
(2) $2,000,000 is authorized for use to acquire hydrographic data and provide hydrographic services in the Arctic necessary to delineate the United States extended Contin
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(1) The Secretary of Commerce is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements, or any other agreements, with, and to receive and expend funds made available by, any State or subdivision thereof, any Federal agency, or any public or private organization, or individual, for surveys or investigations authorized herein, or for performing related surveying and mapping activities, including special-purpose maps, and for the preparation and publication of the results thereof.
(2) The Secretary of Commerce is authorized to establish the terms of any agreement entered into under this section, including the amount of funds to be received, and may contribute that portion of the costs incurred by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, including shiptime and personnel expenses, which the Secretary determines represents the amount of benefits derived by the Administration from the agreement.
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**(a) Agreements** Subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose, the head of a Federal agency that is represented on the Interagency Committee on Ocean and Coastal Mapping may enter into agreements with any other agency that is so represented to provide, on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis, facilities, equipment, services, personnel, and other support services to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
**(b) Financial assistance** The Administrator may make financial assistance awards (grants of cooperative agreements) to any State or subdivision thereof or any public or private organization or individual to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
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TITLE 33—NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
§ 3507
1 See References in Text note below.
1 So in original. Closing single quotation mark probably should
not appear.
Editorial Notes
REFERENCES IN TEXT
The date of the enactment of the National Ocean Ex-
ploration Act, referred to in subsec. (a), probably
means the date of enactment of Pub. L. 117–263, which
was approved Dec. 23, 2022. Prior versions of the bill
that was enacted into law as title CIII of div. J of Pub.
L. 117–263 included such Short Title, but it was not en-
acted as part of Pub. L. 117–263.
PRIOR PROVISIONS
A prior section 12206 of Pub. L. 111–11 was renumbered
12208 and is classified to section 3505 of this title.
§ 3504b. Agreements and financial assistance
(a) Agreements
Subject to the availability of appropriations
for such purpose, the head of a Federal agency
that is represented on the Interagency Com-
mittee on Ocean and Coastal Mapping may enter
into agreements with any other agency that is
so represented to provide, on a reimbursable or
nonreimbursable basis, facilities, equipment,
services, personnel, and other support services
to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
(b) Financial assistance
The Administrator may make financial assist-
ance awards (grants of cooperative agreements)
to any State or subdivision thereof or any public
or private organization or individual to carry
out the purposes of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 111–11, title XII, § 12207, as added Pub. L.
117–263, div. J, title CIII, § 10307(e)(2), Dec. 23,
2022, 136 Stat. 3979.)
Editorial Notes
PRIOR PROVISIONS
A prior section 12207 of Pub. L. 111–11 was renumbered
section 12209 and is classified to section 3506 of this
title.
§ 3505. Effect on other laws
Nothing in this chapter shall be const
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