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Union Calendar No. 304 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1834 
[Report No. 110–311, Parts I and II] 
To authorize the national ocean exploration program and the national under-
sea research program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad-
ministration. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 29, 2007 
Mr. SAXTON (for himself, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. 
PALLONE, Mr. FARR, Mr. WICKER, and Mr. ABERCROMBIE) introduced 
the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science and 
Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources and 
Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speak-
er, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the ju-
risdiction of the committee concerned 
AUGUST 4, 2007 
Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources with an amendment 
[Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic] 
DECEMBER 18, 2007 
Additional sponsors: Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. GILCHREST, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, and 
Mr. ROTHMAN 
DECEMBER 18, 2007 
Reported from the Committee on Science and Technology with an amendment 
[Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in boldface roman] 
DECEMBER 18, 2007 
Committee on Armed Services discharged; committed to the Committee of the 
Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed 
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[For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on March 29, 2007] 
A BILL 
To authorize the national ocean exploration program and 
the national undersea research program within the Na-
tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
TITLE I—NATIONAL OCEAN 
EXPLORATION PROGRAM 
SECTION 101. SHORT TITLE. 
This title may be cited as the ‘‘National Ocean Explo-
ration Program Act’’. 
SEC. 102. AUTHORIZATION. 
The Secretary of Commerce, through the Administrator 
of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
shall, in consultation with the National Science Foundation 
and other appropriate Federal agencies, conduct a coordi-
nated national ocean exploration program within the Na-
tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that pro-
motes collaboration with existing programs of the Adminis-
tration, including those authorized in title II. 
SEC. 103. AUTHORITIES. 
In carrying out the program authorized under section 
102, the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmos-
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pheric Administration (in this title referred to as the ‘‘Ad-
ministrator’’) shall— 
(1) conduct interdisciplinary voyages or other 
scientific activities of discovery in conjunction with 
other Federal agencies or academic or educational in-
stitutions, to explore and survey little known areas of 
the marine environment, inventory, observe, and as-
sess living and nonliving marine resources, and re-
port such findings; 
(2) give priority attention to deep ocean regions, 
with a focus on deep water marine systems that hold 
potential for important scientific discoveries, such as 
hydrothermal vent communities and seamounts; 
(3) conduct scientific voyages to locate, define, 
and document historic shipwrecks, submerged sites, 
and other ocean exploration activities that combine 
archaeology and oceanographic sciences; 
(4) develop and implement, in consultation with 
the National Science Foundation, a transparent proc-
ess for merit-based peer-review and approval of pro-
posals for activities to be conducted under this pro-
gram; 
(5) enhance the technical capability of the 
United States marine science community by pro-
moting the development of improved oceanographic 
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research, communication, navigation, and data collec-
tion systems, as well as underwater platforms and 
sensors and autonomous vehicles; 
(6) accept donations of property, data, and 
equipment to be applied for the purpose of exploring 
the oceans or increasing knowledge of the oceans; and 
(7) establish an ocean exploration forum to en-
courage partnerships and promote communication 
among experts and other stakeholders in order to en-
hance the scientific and technical expertise and rel-
evance of the national program. 
SEC. 104. OCEAN EXPLORATION ADVISORY BOARD. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Administrator shall ap-
point an Ocean Exploration Advisory Board, or utilize an 
existing panel, composed of experts in relevant fields to— 
(1) advise the Administrator on priority areas 
for survey and discovery; 
(2) assist the program in the development of a 
five-year strategic plan for the fields of exploration, 
discovery, and science; 
(3) annually review the quality and effectiveness 
of the proposal review process established under sec-
tion 103(4); and 
(4) provide other assistance and advice as re-
quested by the Administrator. 
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(b) FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Federal Advisory Com-
mittee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the 
Ocean Exploration Advisory Board. 
(2) COMPLIANCE.—Notwithstanding paragraph 
(1), the Ocean Exploration Advisory Board shall be 
appointed and operate in a manner consistent with 
all provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act 
with respect to— 
(A) the balance of membership and exper-
tise; 
(B) provisions of public notice regarding 
activities of the Ocean Exploration Advisory 
Board; 
(C) open meetings; and 
(D) public access to documents created by 
the Ocean Exploration Advisory Board. 
(c) UTILIZATION OF EXISTING PANEL.—If the Admin-
istrator utilizes an existing panel to fulfill the requirements 
of this section, the membership of that panel must include 
relevant experts in the fields specified in subsection (a)(2). 
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SEC. 105. APPLICATION WITH OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF 
LANDS ACT. 
Nothing in this title or title II supersedes, or limits 
the authority of the Secretary of the Interior under, the 
Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq.). 
SEC. 106. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Na-
tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to carry 
out this title— 
(1) $30,500,000 for fiscal year 2008; 
(2) $33,550,000 for fiscal year 2009; 
(3) $36,905,000 for fiscal year 2010; 
(4) $40,596,000 for fiscal year 2011; 
(5) $44,655,000 for fiscal year 2012; 
(6) $49,121,000 for fiscal year 2013; 
(7) $54,033,000 for fiscal year 2014; 
(8) $59,436,000 for fiscal year 2015; 
(9) $65,379,000 for fiscal year 2016; and 
(10) $71,917,000 for fiscal year 2017. 
TITLE II—UNDERSEA RESEARCH 
PROGRAM 
SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE. 
This title may be cited as the ‘‘National Undersea Re-
search Program Act of 2007’’. 
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SEC. 202. AUTHORIZATION. 
The Administrator of the National Oceanic and At-
mospheric Administration shall conduct an undersea re-
search program and shall designate a Director of that pro-
gram. 
SEC. 203. PURPOSE. 
The purpose of the program authorized under section 
202 is to increase scientific knowledge essential for the in-
formed management, use, and preservation of oceanic, 
coastal, and large lake resources through undersea research, 
exploration, education, and technology development. The 
program shall be part of National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration’s undersea research, education, and tech-
nology development efforts, and shall make available the in-
frastructure and expertise to service the undersea science 
and technology needs of the academic community and ma-
rine industry. 
SEC. 204. PROGRAM. 
The program authorized under section 202 shall be 
conducted through a national headquarters, a network of 
extramural regional undersea research centers that rep-
resent all relevant National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad-
ministration regions, and a national technology institute. 
Overall direction of the program will be provided by the 
program director in coordination with a Council of Center 
Directors comprised of the directors of the extramural re-
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gional centers and the National Institute for Undersea 
Science and Technology. 
SEC. 205. REGIONAL CENTERS AND INSTITUTE. 
(a) PROGRAMS.—The following research, exploration, 
education, and technology programs shall be conducted 
through the network of extramural regional centers and the 
National Institute for Undersea Science and Technology: 
(1) Core research and exploration based on na-
tional and regional undersea research priorities. 
(2) Advanced undersea technology development to 
support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad-
ministration’s research mission and programs. 
(3) Development, testing, and transition of ad-
vanced undersea technology associated with ocean ob-
servatories, 
submersibles, 
advanced 
diving 
tech-
nologies, remotely operated vehicles, autonomous un-
derwater vehicles, and new sampling and sensing 
technologies such as LEO–15, Pisces, and the Aquar-
ius habitat. 
(4) Undersea science-based education and out-
reach programs to enrich ocean science education and 
public awareness of the oceans and Great Lakes. 
(5) Discovery, study, and development of natural 
products from ocean and aquatic systems. 
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(b) OPERATIONS.—Operation of the extramural re-
gional centers and the National Institute for Undersea 
Science and Technology shall leverage partnerships and co-
operative research with academia and private industry. 
SEC. 206. COMPETITIVENESS. 
Except for a small discretionary fund for rapid re-
sponse activities, for which no more than 10 percent of the 
program budget shall be set aside, and for National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration-related service projects, 
the external projects supported by the regional centers shall 
be managed using an open and competitive process to evalu-
ate scientific merit, relevance to the National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, regional and national re-
search priorities, and technical feasibility. 
SEC. 207. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Na-
tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to carry 
out this title— 
(1) $17,500,000 for fiscal year 2008; 
(2) $19,500,000 for fiscal year 2009; 
(3) $21,500,000 for fiscal year 2010; 
(4) $23,500,000 for fiscal year 2011; 
(5) $25,500,000 for fiscal year 2012; 
(6) $27,500,000 for fiscal year 2013; 
(7) $29,500,000 for fiscal year 2014; 
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(8) $31,500,000 for fiscal year 2015; 
(9) $33,500,000 for fiscal year 2016; and 
(10) $35,500,000 for fiscal year 2017. 
TITLE 
III—INTERAGENCY 
FI-
NANCING, 
PLANNING, 
AND 
COORDINATION 
SEC. 301. INTERAGENCY FINANCING. 
The Administrator of the National Oceanic and At-
mospheric Administration, the National Science Founda-
tion, the Department of the Navy, and other Federal agen-
cies involved in the programs authorized under title I and 
II, may participate in interagency financing and share, 
transfer, receive, and spend funds appropriated to any Fed-
eral participant in the program for the purposes of car-
rying out any administrative or programmatic project or 
activity under the program. Funds may be transferred 
among such departments and agencies through an appro-
priate instrument that specifies the goods, services, or space 
being acquired from another Federal participant and the 
costs thereof. 
SEC. 302. OCEAN EXPLORATION AND UNDERSEA RESEARCH 
TECHNOLOGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE TASK 
FORCE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator of the National 
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, in coordination 
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with the National Science Foundation, the National Aero-
nautics and Space Administration, the United States Geo-
logical Survey, the Department of the Navy, the Mineral 
Management Service, and relevant governmental, non-
governmental, academic, industry, and other experts, shall 
convene an ocean exploration and undersea research tech-
nology and infrastructure task force, or utilize an existing 
panel, to develop and implement a strategy— 
(1) to facilitate transfer of new exploration and 
undersea research technology to the programs author-
ized under titles I and II of this Act; 
(2) to improve availability of communications 
infrastructure, including satellite capabilities, to the 
program; 
(3) to develop an integrated, workable, and com-
prehensive data management information processing 
system that will make information on unique and sig-
nificant features obtained by the program available 
for research and management purposes; 
(4) to conduct public outreach activities that im-
prove the public understanding of ocean science, re-
sources, and processes, in conjunction with relevant 
programs of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, the National Science Foundation, 
and other agencies; and 
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(5) to encourage cost-sharing partnerships with 
governmental and nongovernmental entities that will 
assist in transferring exploration technology and tech-
nical expertise to the program. 
(b) UTILIZATION OF EXISTING PANEL.—If the Admin-
istrator utilizes an existing panel to fulfill the requirements 
of this section, the membership of that panel must include 
representative of all the agencies and other interests speci-
fied in subsection (a). 
TITLE I—NATIONAL OCEAN 
EXPLORATION PROGRAM 
SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE. 
This title may be cited as the ‘‘National 
Ocean Exploration Program Act’’. 
SEC. 102. AUTHORIZATION. 
The Administrator of the National Oce-
anic and Atmospheric Administration shall, in 
consultation with the National Science Foun-
dation and other appropriate Federal agen-
cies, conduct a coordinated national ocean ex-
ploration program within the National Oce-
anic and Atmospheric Administration that 
promotes collaboration with other Federal 
ocean and undersea research and exploration 
programs. To the extent appropriate, the Ad-
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ministrator shall seek to facilitate coordina-
tion of data and information management sys-
tems, outreach and education programs to im-
prove public understanding of ocean and 
coastal 
resources, 
and 
development 
and 
transfer of technologies to facilitate ocean 
and undersea research and exploration. 
SEC. 103. AUTHORITIES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out the pro-
gram authorized under section 102, the Ad-
ministrator of the National Oceanic and At-
mospheric Administration (in this title re-
ferred to as the ‘‘Administrator’’) shall— 
(1) conduct interdisciplinary voyages 
or other scientific activities of discovery 
in conjunction with other Federal agen-
cies or academic or educational institu-
tions, to explore and survey little known 
areas of the marine environment, inven-
tory, observe, and assess living and non-
living marine resources, and report such 
findings; 
(2) give priority attention to deep 
ocean regions, with a focus on deep 
water marine systems that hold potential 
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for important scientific discoveries, such 
as hydrothermal vent communities and 
seamounts; 
(3) conduct scientific voyages to lo-
cate, define, and document historic ship-
wrecks, submerged sites, and other ocean 
exploration activities that combine ar-
chaeology and oceanographic sciences; 
(4) develop and implement, in con-
sultation with the National Science Foun-
dation, a transparent, competitive proc-
ess for merit-based peer-review and ap-
proval of proposals for activities to be 
conducted under this program, taking 
into consideration advice of the Board es-
tablished under section 104; 
(5) enhance the technical capability 
of the United States marine science com-
munity by promoting the development of 
improved oceanographic research, com-
munication, navigation, and data collec-
tion systems, as well as underwater plat-
forms and sensors and autonomous vehi-
cles; and 
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(6) establish an ocean exploration 
forum to encourage partnerships and 
promote communication among experts 
and other stakeholders in order to en-
hance the scientific and technical exper-
tise and relevance of the national pro-
gram. 
(b) DONATIONS.—In carrying out the pro-
gram authorized under section 102, the Ad-
ministrator may accept donations of property, 
data, and equipment to be applied for the pur-
pose of exploring the oceans or increasing 
knowledge of the oceans. 
SEC. 104. OCEAN EXPLORATION ADVISORY BOARD. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Administrator 
shall appoint an Ocean Exploration Advisory 
Board composed of experts in relevant fields 
to— 
(1) advise the Administrator on pri-
ority areas for survey and discovery; 
(2) assist the program in the develop-
ment of a five-year strategic plan for the 
fields of ocean, marine, and Great Lakes 
exploration, discovery, and science; 
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(3) annually review the quality and 
effectiveness of the proposal review proc-
ess established under section 103(4); and 
(4) provide other assistance and ad-
vice as requested by the Administrator. 
(b) FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT.— 
Section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the 
Board appointed under subsection (a). 
SEC. 105. APPLICATION WITH OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF 
LANDS ACT. 
Nothing in this Act supersedes, or limits 
the authority of the Secretary of the Interior 
under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act 
(43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq.). 
SEC. 106. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
There are authorized to be appropriated 
to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad-
ministration to carry out this title— 
(1) $30,500,000 for fiscal year 2008; 
(2) $33,550,000 for fiscal year 2009; 
(3) $36,905,000 for fiscal year 2010; 
(4) $40,596,000 for fiscal year 2011; 
(5) $44,655,000 for fiscal year 2012; 
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(6) $49,121,000 for fiscal year 2013; 
and 
(7) $54,033,000 for fiscal year 2014. 
TITLE II—UNDERSEA RESEARCH 
PROGRAM 
SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE. 
This title may be cited as the ‘‘National 
Undersea Research Program Act of 2007’’. 
SEC. 202. AUTHORIZATION. 
The Administrator of the National Oce-
anic and Atmospheric Administration shall 
conduct an undersea research, exploration, 
education, and technology development pro-
gram and shall designate a Director of that 
program. 
SEC. 203. PURPOSE. 
The purpose of the program authorized 
under section 202 is to increase scientific 
knowledge essential for the informed manage-
ment, use, and preservation of oceanic, coast-
al, and Great Lakes resources. The Director, 
in carrying out the program authorized in 
section 202, shall cooperate with institutions 
of higher education and other educational 
marine and ocean science organizations, and 
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shall make available undersea research facili-
ties, equipment, technologies, information, 
and expertise to support undersea research 
efforts by these organizations. The Director 
may also enter into partnerships, using exist-
ing authorities, with the private sector to 
achieve the goals of the program and to pro-
mote technological advancement of the ma-
rine industry. 
SEC. 204. PROGRAM. 
The program authorized under section 
202 shall be conducted through a national 
headquarters, a network of extramural re-
gional undersea research centers that rep-
resent all relevant National Oceanic and At-
mospheric Administration regions, and a na-
tional technology institute. Overall direction 
of the program will be provided by the pro-
gram director in coordination with a Council 
of Center Directors comprised of the directors 
of the extramural regional centers and the 
National Institute for Undersea Science and 
Technology. Program direction shall be pub-
lished not later than 3 years after the date of 
enactment of this Act. 
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SEC. 205. REGIONAL CENTERS AND INSTITUTE. 
(a) PROGRAMS.—The following research, 
exploration, education, and technology pro-
grams shall be conducted through the net-
work of extramural regional centers and the 
National Institute for Undersea Science and 
Technology: 
(1) Core research and exploration 
based on national and regional undersea 
research priorities. 
(2) Advanced undersea technology de-
velopment to support the National Oce-
anic and Atmospheric Administration’s 
research mission and programs. 
(3) Development, testing, and transi-
tion of advanced undersea technology as-
sociated 
with 
ocean 
observatories, 
submersibles, 
advanced 
diving 
tech-
nologies, remotely operated vehicles, au-
tonomous underwater vehicles, and new 
sampling and sensing technologies. 
(4) Undersea science-based education 
and outreach programs to enrich ocean 
science education and public awareness 
of the oceans and Great Lakes. 
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(5) Discovery, study, and development 
of natural products from ocean and 
aquatic systems. 
(b) OPERATIONS.—Operation of the extra-
mural regional centers and the National Insti-
tute for Undersea Science and Technology 
shall leverage partnerships and cooperative 
research with academia and private industry. 
SEC. 206. COMPETITION. 
(a) DISCRETIONARY
FUND.—The program 
shall allocate no more than 10 percent of its 
annual budget to a discretionary fund that 
may be used only for program administration 
and priority undersea research projects iden-
tified by the Director but not covered by fund-
ing available from centers. 
(b) COMPETITIVE SELECTION.—The Admin-
istrator shall conduct a competition to select 
the regional centers that will participate in 
the program five years after the date of enact-
ment of this Act and every five years there-
after. Funding for projects conducted through 
the regional centers shall be awarded through 
a competitive, merit-reviewed process on the 
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basis of their relevance to the goals of the pro-
gram and their technical feasibility. 
SEC. 207. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
There are authorized to be appropriated 
to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad-
ministration to carry out this title— 
(1) $17,500,000 for fiscal year 2008; 
(2) $19,500,000 for fiscal year 2009; 
(3) $21,500,000 for fiscal year 2010; 
(4) $23,500,000 for fiscal year 2011; 
(5) $25,500,000 for fiscal year 2012; 
(6) $27,500,000 for fiscal year 2013; 
and 
(7) $29,500,000 for fiscal year 2014. 
TITLE 
III—INTERAGENCY 
FI-
NANCING PLANNING AND CO-
ORDINATION 
SEC. 301. INTERAGENCY FINANCING. 
The Administrator of the National Oce-
anic and Atmospheric Administration, the Na-
tional Science Foundation, the Department of 
the Navy, and other Federal agencies in-
volved in the programs authorized under title 
I and II, are authorized to participate in inter-
agency financing and share, transfer, receive, 
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