ers with a role in planning and constructing 
buildings and lifelines; 
‘‘(B) support the development of perform-
ance-based engineering tools, and work with ap-
propriate groups to promote the commercial ap-
plication of such tools, including through wind- 
related model building codes, voluntary stand-
ards, and construction best practices; 
‘‘(C) request the assistance of Federal 
agencies other than the Program agencies, as 
necessary to assist in carrying out this Act; 
‘‘(D) coordinate all Federal post-windstorm 
investigations; and 
‘‘(E) when warranted by research or inves-
tigative findings, issue recommendations to as-
sist in informing the development of model 
codes, and provide information to Congress on 
the use of such recommendations. 
‘‘(2) NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND 
TECHNOLOGY.—In addition to the lead agency re-
sponsibilities described under paragraph (1), the Na-
tional Institute of Standards and Technology shall 
be responsible for carrying out research and develop-
ment to improve model building codes, voluntary 
standards, and best practices for the design, con-
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struction, and retrofit of buildings, structures, and 
lifelines. 
‘‘(3) NATIONAL
SCIENCE
FOUNDATION.—The 
National Science Foundation shall support research 
in engineering and the atmospheric sciences to im-
prove the understanding of the behavior of wind-
storms and their impact on buildings, structures, 
and lifelines. 
‘‘(4) NATIONAL
OCEANIC
AND
ATMOSPHERIC 
ADMINISTRATION.—The National Oceanic and At-
mospheric Administration shall support atmospheric 
sciences research and data collection to improve the 
understanding of the behavior of windstorms and 
their impact on buildings, structures, and lifelines. 
‘‘(5) 
FEDERAL
EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT 
AGENCY.—The Federal Emergency Management 
Agency shall support the development of risk assess-
ment tools and effective mitigation techniques, wind-
storm-related data collection and analysis, public 
outreach, information dissemination, and implemen-
tation of mitigation measures consistent with the 
Agency’s all-hazards approach.’’; 
(2) by redesignating subsection (d) as sub-
section (c); 
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(3) in subsection (c), as so redesignated by 
paragraph (2) of this section, amend paragraph 
(4)(A) to read as follows: 
‘‘(A) development of improved outreach 
and implementation mechanisms to translate— 
‘‘(i) existing information and research 
findings into cost-effective and affordable 
practices for design and construction pro-
fessionals, and State and local officials; 
and 
‘‘(ii) research, including social science 
research, into windstorm risk mitigation 
and preparedness strategies for individuals, 
households, and businesses;’’; and 
(4) by striking subsections (e) and (f). 
SEC. 204. NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON WIND-
STORM IMPACT REDUCTION. 
Section 205 of the National Windstorm Impact Re-
duction Act of 2004 (42 U.S.C. 15704) is amended to 
read as follows: 
‘‘SEC. 205. NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON WIND-
STORM IMPACT REDUCTION. 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Director of the National In-
stitute of Standards and Technology shall establish an Ad-
visory Committee on Windstorm Impact Reduction, which 
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shall be composed of at least 7 members, none of whom 
may be employees of the Federal Government, including 
representatives of research and academic institutions, in-
dustry standards development organizations, emergency 
management agencies, State and local government, and 
business communities who are qualified to provide advice 
on windstorm impact reduction and represent all related 
scientific, architectural, and engineering disciplines. The 
recommendations of the Advisory Committee shall be con-
sidered by Federal agencies in implementing the Program. 
‘‘(b) ASSESSMENTS.—The Advisory Committee on 
Windstorm Impact Reduction shall offer assessments on— 
‘‘(1) trends and developments in the natural, 
social, and engineering sciences and practices of 
windstorm impact mitigation; 
‘‘(2) the priorities of the Program’s Strategic 
Plan; 
‘‘(3) the coordination of the Program; and 
‘‘(4) any revisions to the Program which may 
be necessary. 
‘‘(c) COMPENSATION.—The members of the Advisory 
Committee established under this section shall serve with-
out compensation. 
‘‘(d) REPORTS.—At least every 2 years, the Advisory 
Committee shall report to the Director on the assessments 
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carried out under subsection (b) and its recommendations 
for ways to improve the Program. 
‘‘(e) TERMINATION.—The Advisory Committee shall 
terminate not later than 5 years after the date of enact-
ment of the Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act of 
2011.’’. 
SEC. 205. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
Section 207 of the National Windstorm Impact Re-
duction Act of 2004 (42 U.S.C. 15706) is amended to 
read as follows: 
‘‘SEC. 207. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
‘‘(a) FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGEN-
CY.—There are authorized to be appropriated to the Fed-
eral Emergency Management Agency for carrying out this 
title— 
‘‘(1) $4,000,000 for fiscal year 2012; 
‘‘(2) $4,000,000 for fiscal year 2013; and 
‘‘(3) $4,000,000 for fiscal year 2014. 
‘‘(b) NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION.—There are 
authorized to be appropriated to the National Science 
Foundation for carrying out this title— 
‘‘(1) $9,400,000 for fiscal year 2012; 
‘‘(2) $9,400,000 for fiscal year 2013; and 
‘‘(3) $9,400,000 for fiscal year 2014. 
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‘‘(c) NATIONAL INSTITUTE
OF STANDARDS
AND 
TECHNOLOGY.—There are authorized to be appropriated 
to the National Institute of Standards and Technology for 
carrying out this title— 
‘‘(1) $5,300,000 for fiscal year 2012; 
‘‘(2) $5,300,000 for fiscal year 2013; and 
‘‘(3) $5,300,000 for fiscal year 2014. 
‘‘(d) NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMIN-
ISTRATION.—There are authorized to be appropriated to 
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for 
carrying out this title— 
‘‘(1) $2,700,000 for fiscal year 2012; 
‘‘(2) $2,700,000 for fiscal year 2013; and 
‘‘(3) $2,700,000 for fiscal year 2014.’’. 
TITLE III—INTERAGENCY 
COORDINATION 
SEC. 301. INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COMMITTEE ON 
NATURAL HAZARDS RISK REDUCTION. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established an Inter-
agency Coordinating Committee on Natural Hazards Risk 
Reduction, chaired by the Director of the National Insti-
tute of Standards and Technology. 
(b) MEMBERSHIP.—In addition to the chair, the 
Committee shall be composed of— 
(1) the heads of— 
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(A) the Federal Emergency Management 
Agency; 
(B) the United States Geological Survey; 
(C) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration; 
(D) the National Science Foundation; 
(E) the Office of Science and Technology 
Policy; and 
(F) the Office of Management and Budget; 
and 
(2) the head of any other Federal agency the 
chair considers appropriate. 
(c) MEETINGS.—The Committee shall meet not less 
than 1 time a year at the call of the Director of the Na-
tional Institute of Standards and Technology. 
(d) GENERAL PURPOSE AND DUTIES.—The Com-
mittee shall oversee the planning and coordination of the 
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program and 
the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program, and 
shall make proposals for planning and coordination of any 
other Federal research for natural hazard mitigation that 
the Committee considers appropriate. 
(e) STRATEGIC PLANS.—The Committee shall de-
velop and submit to Congress, not later than one year 
after the date of enactment of this Act— 
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(1) a Strategic Plan for the National Earth-
quake Hazards Reduction Program that includes— 
(A) prioritized goals for such Program that 
will mitigate against the loss of life and prop-
erty from future earthquakes; 
(B) short-term, mid-term, and long-term 
research objectives to achieve those goals; 
(C) a description of the role of each Pro-
gram agency in achieving the prioritized goals; 
(D) the methods by which progress to-
wards the goals will be assessed; 
(E) an explanation of how the Program 
will foster the transfer of research results into 
outcomes, such as improved model building 
codes; 
(F) a description of how the George E. 
Brown, Jr. Network for Earthquake Engineer-
ing Simulation and the Advanced National Seis-
mic Research and Monitoring System will be 
used in achieving the prioritized goals and re-
search objectives; and 
(G) an explanation of how the Program 
will coordinate its activities with other Federal 
agencies performing activities relevant to the 
Program; and 
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(2) a Strategic Plan for the National Wind-
storm Impact Reduction Program that includes— 
(A) prioritized goals for such Program that 
will mitigate against the loss of life and prop-
erty from future windstorms; 
(B) short-term, mid-term, and long-term 
research objectives to achieve those goals; 
(C) a description of the role of each Pro-
gram agency in achieving the prioritized goals; 
(D) the methods by which progress to-
wards the goals will be assessed; 
(E) an explanation of how the Program 
will foster the transfer of research results into 
outcomes, such as improved model building 
codes; and 
(F) an explanation of how the Program 
will coordinate its activities with other Federal 
agencies performing activities relevant to the 
Program. 
(f) PROGRESS REPORTS.—Not later than 18 months 
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Committee 
shall submit to the Congress— 
(1) a report on the progress of the National 
Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program that in-
cludes— 
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(A) a description of the activities funded 
under the Program, a description of how these 
activities align with the prioritized goals and re-
search objectives established in the Strategic 
Plan, and the budgets, per agency, for these ac-
tivities; 
(B) the outcomes achieved by the Program 
for each of the goals identified in the Strategic 
Plan; 
(C) a description of any recommendations 
made to change existing building codes that 
were the result of Program activities; and 
(D) a description of the extent to which 
the Program has incorporated recommendations 
from the Advisory Committee on Earthquake 
Hazards Reduction; and 
(2) a report on the progress of the National 
Windstorm Impact Reduction Program that in-
cludes— 
(A) a description of the activities funded 
under the Program, a description of how these 
activities align with the prioritized goals and re-
search objectives established in the Strategic 
Plan, and the budgets, per agency, for these ac-
tivities; 
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(B) the outcomes achieved by the Program 
for each of the goals identified in the Strategic 
Plan; 
(C) a description of any recommendations 
made to change existing building codes that 
were the result of Program activities; and 
(D) a description of the extent to which 
the Program has incorporated recommendations 
from the Advisory Committee on Windstorm 
Impact Reduction. 
(g) COORDINATED BUDGET.—The Committee shall 
develop a coordinated budget for the National Earthquake 
Hazards Reduction Program and a coordinated budget for 
the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program. 
These budgets shall be submitted to the Congress at the 
time of the President’s budget submission for each fiscal 
year. 
SEC. 302. COORDINATION OF FEDERAL DISASTER RE-
SEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY 
TRANSFER. 
Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Subcommittee on Disaster Reduction of 
the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources of 
the National Science and Technology Council shall submit 
a report to the Congress detailing— 
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(1) current Federal research, development, and 
technology transfer activities that address hazard 
mitigation for natural disasters, including earth-
quakes, windstorms, wildfires, floods, and the cur-
rent budgets for these activities; 
(2) areas of research that are common to two 
or more of the hazards identified in paragraph (1); 
(3) opportunities to create synergies between 
the research activities for the hazards identified in 
paragraph (1); and 
(4) the status of coordination of Federal dis-
aster research, development, and technology transfer 
activities including those of the National Earthquake 
Hazards Reduction Program and the National 
Windstorm Impact Reduction Program. 
SEC. 303. AUTHORIZATIONS. 
No additional funds are authorized to carry out this 
title. This title shall be carried out using amounts other-
wise authorized or appropriated. 
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