2017 US Code
Title 15 - Commerce and Trade
Chapter 111 - Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation
Subchapter I - United States Weather Research and Forecasting Improvement
Sec. 8516 - Observing system planning

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Citation 15 U.S.C. § 8516 (2017)
Section Name §8516. Observing system planning
Section Text

The Under Secretary shall—

(1) develop and maintain a prioritized list of observation data requirements necessary to ensure weather forecasting capabilities to protect life and property to the maximum extent practicable;

(2) consistent with section 8517 of this title, utilize Observing System Simulation Experiments, Observing System Experiments, Analyses of Alternatives, and other appropriate assessment tools to ensure continuous systemic evaluations of the observing systems, data, and information needed to meet the requirements of paragraph (1), including options to maximize observational capabilities and their cost-effectiveness;

(3) identify current and potential future data gaps in observing capabilities related to the requirements listed under paragraph (1); and

(4) determine a range of options to address gaps identified under paragraph (3).

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 115–25, title I, §106, Apr. 18, 2017, 131 Stat. 95.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 15 - COMMERCE AND TRADE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 15 - COMMERCE AND TRADE
CHAPTER 111 - WEATHER RESEARCH AND FORECASTING INNOVATION
SUBCHAPTER I - UNITED STATES WEATHER RESEARCH AND FORECASTING IMPROVEMENT
Sec. 8516 - Observing system planning
Contains section 8516
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 131 Stat. 95
Public Law References Public Law 115-25
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