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(1) The oceans and atmosphere surrounding and 
within the jurisdiction of the United States play a vital 
role in the Nation’s welfare, economic self-sufficiency, 
and national security. 
(2) The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- 
ministration is the lead agency for oceanic and atmos- 
pheric matters in the Nation. It was created on Octo- 
ber 3, 1970, by Reorganization Plan Numbered 4 of 
1970 to bring together shee of the Nation’s civil pro- 
grams related to the oceans and atmosphere. The Na- 
tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s broad 
goals include the development and operation of nation- 
al programs to— 
(A) manage and conserve selected marine re- 
sources for the economic and social good of the 
Nation; 
(B) monitor and predict weather and environ- 
mental conditions for the protection of life and 
property; 
(C) archive, analyze, and disseminate data on 
geophysical and solar-terrestrial phenomena; 
(D) provide basic maps, charts, surveys, and 
specialized data for safe navigation; and 
(E) provide research to advance oceanic and 
atmospheric science and technology for the better 
