Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2009

Bill: 111-hr-1771
Sponsor: Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3]
Introduced: 2009-03-26 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Aquatic ecology
Chesapeake Bay
Department of Commerce
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Executive agency funding and structure
Fishes
Historic sites and heritage areas
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Maryland
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Virginia
Water resources funding
Watersheds
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: 
Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2009 - Amends the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act of 1992 to require the Director of the Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to: (1) collaborate with constituents in the Bay's watershed to support the development of an integrated observations system for the Bay; (2) support the establishment and implementation of the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail; (3) incorporate the Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System into the Integrated Ocean Observing System regional network of observatories; (4) establish a Chesapeake Bay watershed education and training program (authorizes related grants); and (5) establish a Chesapeake Bay coastal living resources management and habitat program.
 
Requires peer review for projects funded under the Act.
 
Authorizes the director to make contracts, leases, grants, or cooperative agreements as necessary to carry out the Act.
 
Authorizes appropriations (at an increased level) for the Office for FY2011-FY2014.

action_date: 2009-09-30
text: 
Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2009 - Amends the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act of 1992 to revise research, management, and program provisions of the Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
 
 States that the Director of the Office shall be responsible for the administration and operation of the Office and implementation of such Act.
 
Requires the Director to: (1) implement the program activities of the Chesapeake Executive Council; (2) ensure that projects have scientific and technical merit and have undergone appropriate peer review; (3) consult with the Council; and (4) report biennially to Congress and to the Secretary of Commerce regarding activities to protect the Chesapeake Bay.
 
Authorizes the Director to: (1) collaborate with scientific and academic institutions, state and federal agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and other constituents to support an integrated observations system for the Chesapeake Bay; (2) support the establishment and implementation of the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail; (3) incorporate the Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System into the Integrated Ocean Observing System regional network of observatories; (4) establish a Chesapeake Bay watershed education and training program (authorizes related grants); (5) establish a Chesapeake Bay coastal living resources management and habitat program to support management of priority Chesapeake Bay habitats and living resources, including oysters, blue crabs, and submerged aquatic vegetation; and (6) accept donations of funds, property, and services. 
 
 
 Authorizes FY2011- FY2014 appropriations for the Office and related activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 338 - 78 (Roll no. 744). (text: CR 9/29/2009 H10009-10010)
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 338 - 78 (Roll no. 744).(text: CR 9/29/2009 H10009-10010)
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10122)
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1771.
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10009-10012)
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 152.
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-271.
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-271.
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife Discharged.
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: Introduced in House