Public safety priority

Section 101 of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 (15 U.S.C. 8511) is amended to read as follows: 101. Public safety priority (a) In general The Under Secretary shall ensure that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration focuses on providing accurate and timely weather forecasts that protect lives and property and enhance the national economy, including by— (1) coordinating and modernizing observational infrastructure, weather forecasting systems, communications, and impact-based decision support services; and (2) improving operational weather forecasts, products, and services. (b) Research In conducting research, the Under Secretary shall prioritize improving weather data, modeling, computing, forecasting, and warnings and support transition of advancements into operational forecasting and services, for the protection of life and property and for the enhancement of the national economy..

Section 101 of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 (15 U.S.C. 8511) is amended to read as follows: 101. Public safety priority (a) In general The Under Secretary shall ensure that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration focuses on providing accurate and timely weather forecasts that protect lives and property and enhance the national economy, including by— (1) coordinating and modernizing observational infrastructure, weather forecasting systems, communications, and impact-based decision support services; and (2) improving operational weather forecasts, products, and services. (b) Research In conducting research, the Under Secretary shall prioritize improving weather data, modeling, computing, forecasting, and warnings and support transition of advancements into operational forecasting and services, for the protection of life and property and for the enhancement of the national economy..