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Appendix D: Reference Documents for Current Roles and Missions
Appendix D: Reference Documents for Current Roles and Missions
Pages 74-81
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Section 313a of Title 15 directs the Secretary of Commerce to develop "an international basic meteorological reporting network in the Arctic region of the Western Hemisphere, including the establishment, operation, and maintenance of such reporting stations," to "improve the weather forecasting service... and promote safety and efficiency in civil air navigation to the highest degree." VVEAT=R SERVICES MODERNIZATION ACT As noted in Toward a Grew National Weather Ser vice Review of Modernization Cntena (NRC, 1993)
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The Secretary may not commission an automated surface observing system located at an airport unless it is determined, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, that the weather services provided after commissioning will continue to be in full compliance with applicable flight aviation rules promulgated by the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Section 803, Weather Service In order to promote safety and efficiency in air navigation to the highest possible degree, the Secretary of Commerce shall, in addition to any other functions or duties pertaining to weather information for other purposes, 1. make such observations, measurements, investigations, and studies of atmospheric phenomena, and establish such meteorological offices and stations, as are necessary or best suited for ascertaining, in advance, information concerning probable weather conditions; 2.
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Administrator should develop a plan in pursuit of (1) a vigorous program in aeronautics research and technology development and validation, emphasizing emerging technologies with the potential for breakthrough advances to enhance United States preeminence in civil and military aviation." Section 2473, Functions of Administration (a)
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The implementation plan also established the Federal Committee for Meteorological Services and Supporting Research to "provide high-level policy guidance to the Federal Coordinator, to review and validate proposed Federal meteorological plans, and to resolve differences which may arise in connection with the preparation, monitoring, and coordination of the Federal meteorological plan." That committee includes representatives at the assistant secretary level (or equivalent) from federal agencies involved in providing or using meteorological services, including the FAA, the Department of Defense, NASA, and the National Science Foundation.
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Paragraph 1.3, Joint Program Review for Planning Purposes The NOAA and the FAA will consult with each other in all long-range planning affecting aviation weather service. Paragraph 3.2.1, FAA Procurement The FAA shall normally procure, install, maintam, supply support, and operate all weather 79 observation equipment which is required solely in support of aviation activities...
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The FAA and NOAA shall collaborate in the development of requirements for aviation weather research and development. These requirements shall be contained in the annual Aviation Weather Services FAA aviation weather requirements letter submitted to the Secretary of Commerce in accordance with...
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Weather Services Modernization Act, Public Law 102567, Title VII, October 1992.
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