33 U.S.C. § 3701 — Purposes

Page 994 TITLE 33—NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS § 3701 1 So in original. after until the date that is 20 years after Decem- ber 23, 2022, the Administrator, in consultation with the heads of other relevant Federal agen- cies, shall publish a report that— (1) defines the Blue Economy in consultation with Indian Tribes and with input from aca- demia, the private sector, nongovernmental organizations, and other relevant experts; (2) makes recommendations for updating North American Industry Classification Sys- tem reporting codes to reflect the Blue Econ- omy; and (3) provides a comprehensive estimate of the value and impact of the Blue Economy with respect to each State and territory of the United States, including— (A) the value and impact of— (i) economic activities that are depend- ent upon the resources of the Great Lakes, oceans, bays, estuaries, and coasts; (ii) the population and demographic characteristics of the population along the coasts; (iii) port and shoreline infrastructure; (iv) the volume and value of cargo shipped by sea or across the Great Lakes; (v) data collected from the Great Lakes, oceans, bays, estuaries, and coasts, includ- ing such data collected by businesses that purchase and commodify the data, includ- ing weather prediction and seasonal agri- cultural forecasting; and (vi) military uses; and (B) to the extent possible, the qualified value and impact of the natural capital of the Great Lakes, oceans, bays, estuaries, and coasts with respect to tourism, recreation, natural resources, and cultural heritage, in- cluding other indirect values. (d) Centralized website for resiliency grants (1) In general Not later than 180 days after December 23, 2022, the Administrator, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall create and regularly update a public website to improve education, outreach, and public information regarding grants and other public funding opportunities of the Adminis- tration related to resiliency. (2) Contents of website The website created under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) Hyperlinks, descriptions, deadlines, and resources to support applicants includ- ing technical assistance and other informa- tion as the Administrator determines appro- priate relating to resilience grants adminis- tered by— (i) the Administration; (ii) other relevant Federal agencies; or (iii) foundations in coordination with the Administration. (B) Information described in subparagraph (A) that is specific to supporting Tribal Gov- ernments and Tribal Colleges and Univer- sities, and, with respect to each such grant described in paragraph (1), the contact infor- mation for an individual of the Administra- tion who can assist Tribal Governments and Tribal Colleges and Universities in applying for such grants. (C) Information described in subparagraph (A) that is specific to supporting Histori- cally Black Colleges and Universities, and, with respect to each such grant described in paragraph (1), the contact information for an individual of the Administration who can assist Historically Black Colleges and Uni- versities in applying for such grants. (3) Outreach The Administrator shall conduct outreach activities to inform State, Tribal, and local governments of resiliency, adaptation, and mitigation grants that are available to such governments. (4) Definitions In this section: (A) Historically Black Colleges and Univer- sities The term ‘‘Historically Black Colleges and Universities’’ has the meaning given the term ‘‘part B institution’’ in section 1061 of title 20. (B) Tribal College or University The term ‘‘Tribal College or University’’ has the meaning given the term in section 1059c of title 20. (Pub. L. 117–263, div. J, title CI, § 10105, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3959.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Section was enacted as part of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, and not as part of the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 which comprises this chapter. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries DEFINITIONS For definitions of ‘‘Administrator’’, ‘‘Administra- tion’’, and ‘‘Indian Tribe’’ as used in this section, see section 10102 of Pub. L. 117–263, set out as a note under section 3612 of this title. CHAPTER 50—FEDERAL OCEAN ACIDIFICA- TION RESEARCH AND MONITORING Sec. 3701. Purposes. 3702. Definitions. 3703. Interagency working group. 3704. Strategic research plan. 3705. NOAA ocean acidification activities. 3706. NSF ocean acidification activities. 3707. NASA ocean acidification activities. 3708. Authorization of appropriations. § 3701. Purposes The purposes of this chapter are to provide for— (1) development coordination 1 and imple- mentation of a comprehensive interagency plan to— Page 995 TITLE 33—NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS § 3703 (A) monitor and conduct research on the processes and consequences of ocean acidifi- cation and coastal acidification on marine organisms and ecosystems; and (B) maintain and advise an interagency re- search, monitoring, and public outreach pro- gram on ocean acidification and coastal acidification; (2) maintenance of an ocean acidification program within the National Oceanic and At- mospheric Administration; (3) assessment and consideration of regional and national ecosystem and socioeconomic im- pacts of increased ocean acidification and coastal acidification; and (4) research adaptation strategies and miti- gating the impacts of ocean and coastal acidi- fication and related co-stressors on marine ecosystems. (Pub. L. 111–11, title XII, § 12402, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1436; Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title VI, § 10642, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1672.) Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 2022—Pub. L. 117–167, § 10642(b), struck out subsec. (a) designation and heading ‘‘Purposes’’ before ‘‘The pur- poses’’ in introductory provisions. Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 117–167, § 10642(a)(1), substituted ‘‘development coordination and implementation’’ for ‘‘development and coordination’’ in introductory provi- sions, ‘‘acidification and coastal acidification on ma- rine organisms’’ for ‘‘acidification on marine orga- nisms’’ in subpar. (A), and ‘‘maintain and advise an interagency research, monitoring, and public outreach program on ocean acidification and coastal acidifica- tion;’’ for ‘‘establish an interagency research and moni- toring program on ocean acidification;’’ in subpar. (B). Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 117–167, § 10642(a)(2), substituted ‘‘maintenance’’ for ‘‘establishment’’. Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 117–167, § 10642(a)(3), inserted ‘‘and coastal acidification’’ after ‘‘ocean acidification’’. Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 117–167, § 10642(a)(4), substituted ‘‘mitigating the impacts of ocean and coastal acidifica- tion and related co-stressors on marine ecosystems.’’ for ‘‘techniques for effectively conserving marine eco- systems as they cope with increased ocean acidifica- tion.’’ Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries SHORT TITLE OF 2022 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title VI, § 10641, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1672, provided that: ‘‘This subtitle [subtitle E (§§ 10641–10649) of title VI of div. B of Pub. L. 117–167, amending this section and sections 3702 to 3708 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Coastal and Ocean Acidifica- tion Research and Innovation Act of 2021’.’’ SHORT TITLE Pub. L. 111–11, title XII, § 12401, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1436, provided that: ‘‘This subtitle [subtitle D (§§ 12401–12409) of title XII of Pub. L. 111–11, enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Federal Ocean Acidi- fication Research And Monitoring Act of 2009’ or the ‘FOARAM Act’.’’ § 3702. Definitions In this chapter: (1) Coastal acidification The term ‘‘coastal acidification’’ means the decrease in pH and changes in the water chem- istry of coastal oceans, estuaries, and Great Lakes from atmospheric pollution, freshwater inputs, and excess nutrient run-off from land. (2) Ocean acidification The term ‘‘ocean acidification’’ means the decrease in pH and changes in the water chem- istry of the Earth’s oceans, coastal estuaries, marine waterways, and Great Lakes caused by carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and the breakdown of organic matter. (3) Secretary The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Adminis- trator of the National Oceanic and Atmos- pheric Administration. (4) Subcommittee The term ‘‘Subcommittee’’ means the Na- tional Science and Technology Council Sub- committee on Ocean Science and Technology. (5) State The term ‘‘State’’ means each State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands of the United States, and any other territory or possession of the United States. (Pub. L. 111–11, title XII, § 12403, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1437; Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title VI, § 10643, Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1672.) Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 2022—Par. (1). Pub. L. 117–167, § 10643(4), added par. (1). Former par. (1) redesignated (2). Pub. L. 117–167, § 10643(1), substituted ‘‘and changes in the water chemistry of the Earth’s oceans, coastal es- tuaries, marine waterways, and Great Lakes caused by carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and the breakdown of organic matter’’ for ‘‘of the Earth’s oceans and changes in ocean chemistry caused by chemical inputs from the atmosphere, including carbon dioxide’’. Par. (2). Pub. L. 117–167, § 10643(3), redesignated par. (1) as (2). Former par. (2) redesignated (3). Par. (3). Pub. L. 117–167, § 10643(3), redesignated par. (2) as (3). Former par. (3) redesignated (4). Pub. L. 117–167, § 10643(2), substituted ‘‘National Science and Technology Council Subcommittee on Ocean Science and Technology’’ for ‘‘Joint Sub- committee on Ocean Science and Technology of the Na- tional Science and Technology Council’’. Par. (4). Pub. L. 117–167, § 10643(3), redesignated par. (3) as (4). Par. (5). Pub. L. 117–167, § 10643(5), added par. (5). § 3703. Interagency working group (a) Designation (1) In general The Subcommittee shall coordinate Federal activities on ocean and coastal acidification and establish and maintain an interagency working group. (2) Membership The interagency working group on ocean acidification shall be comprised of senior rep- resentatives from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Science Foundation, the National Aeronautics