Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendments of 2008
Public Law 110-386 · S. 1582 · 110th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by George W. Bush (R) on Oct 10, 2008 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Sponsor: Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-HI)
Cosponsors (3): Sen. Ted Stevens, Sen. Maria Cantwell,
Passage votes
- HouseUnanimous consent
- SenateUnanimous consent
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendments of 2008 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998 to revise the definitions of: (1) "hydrographic data" to include lidar, radar, remote sensing, shoreline and other ocean- and coastal-related surveying, and water level observations; and (2) "hydrographic services" to include references to shoreline and water level information.
(Sec. 3) Requires the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to promote safe, efficient, and environmentally sound marine transportation and to acquire and disseminate hydrographic data and provide hydrographic services.
Revises the Administrator's authorities concerning the acquisition of hydrographic data and provision of hydrographic servicesincluding to permit: (1) support for the conservation and management of coastal and ocean resources; (2) saving and protecting life and property and supporting the resumption of commerce in response to emergencies, natural and man-made disasters, and homeland security and maritime domain awareness needs; and (3) the creation and maintenance of joint centers with other federal agencies.
(Sec. 4) Modifies membership provisions regarding the Hydrographic Services Review Panel.
(Sec. 5) Authorizations appropriations: (1) through FY2012 for specified hydrographic services; and (2) to acquire a replacement hydrographic survey vessel capable of staying at sea continuously for at least 30 days.
(Sec. 6) Amends the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Act of 2002 to increase by 58 the number authorized commissioned officers on the NOAA lineal list if: (1) the Secretary of Commerce has submitted to Congress plans for ship recapitalization, aircraft remodernization, and supporting workforce management plans; (2) appropriated funding is available; and (3) the Secretary has justified organizational needs.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
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Related bills
2 bills the Library of Congress relates to this one.
H.R. 3352Companion billText similarities
Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendments of 2008
S. 1584Related bill
Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendments of 2007
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 19 actions.
- Oct 10, 2008Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 110-386.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Oct 2, 2008FloorFloor · Presented to President.
- Sep 29, 2008FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On passage Passed without objection.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Rahall asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
- FloorFloor · Considered by unanimous consent.
- OtherOther · Cleared for White House.
- Sep 27, 2008FloorFloor · Held at the desk.
- FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- FloorFloor · Received in the House.
- Sep 26, 2008FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- FloorFloor · Committee amendments withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
- FloorFloor · Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
- Nov 2, 2007CalendarCalendar · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 467.
- CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. With written report No. 110-218.
- Jul 19, 2007CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
- Jun 7, 2007CommitteeCommittee · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in Senate
Data notes
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Amendments
1 amendment offered to the bill, with the last recorded step of each.
- Agreed to
S.Amdt. 5667SenateSen. Daniel InouyeD-HI· offered Sep 26, 2008Agreed to
In the nature of a substitute.
Sep 26, 2008: Amendment SA 5667 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Data notes
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Official record
The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.