§ 892d. Authorization of appropriations

• (a) There are authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator the following:
  • (1) To carry out nautical mapping and charting functions under sections 892b and 892c of this title, except for conducting hydrographic surveys, $71,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2028.
  • (2) To contract for hydrographic surveys under section 892b(b)(1) of this title , including the leasing or time chartering of vessels, $34,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2028.
  • (3) To operate hydrographic survey vessels owned by the United States and operated by the Administration, $38,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2028.
  • (4) To carry out geodetic functions under this subchapter, $45,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2028.
  • (5) To carry out tide and current measurement functions under this subchapter, $35,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2028.
  • (6) To acquire a replacement hydrographic survey vessel capable of staying at sea continuously for at least 30 days $75,000,000.
• (b) Of the amount authorized by this section for each fiscal year—
  • (1) $10,000,000 is authorized for use in the Arctic—
    • (A) to acquire hydrographic data;
    • (B) to provide hydrographic services;
    • (C) to conduct coastal change analyses necessary to ensure safe navigation;
    • (D) to improve the management of coastal change; and
    • (E) to reduce risks of harm to subsistence and coastal communities associated with increased international maritime traffic; and
  • (2) $2,000,000 is authorized for use to acquire hydrographic data and provide hydrographic services in the Arctic necessary to delineate the United States extended Continental Shelf.
• (c) Of amounts authorized by this section for each fiscal year for contract hydrographic surveys, not more than 5 percent is authorized for administrative costs associated with contract management.