legislation: 94-s-2706

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94-s-2706 94 s 2706 A bill to authorize and direct the Secretary of Commerce to plan and carry out an experimental research program to determine the feasibility of and the most effective methods for drought prevention and alleviation by weather modification. Science, Technology, Communications 1975-11-20 1975-11-20 Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Bellmon, Henry L. [R-OK] OK R B000351 1 Declares the findings of the Congress that climatic phenomena and related economic hardships require appropriate Federal action to assit the States in the prevention of potential adverse meteorological conditions. Makes it the policy of the United States to conduct experimental research into scientific areas likely to provide operationally useful techniques for drought prevention. Defines terms used in this Act. Authorizes and directs the Secretary of Commerce to carry out a ten-year experimental research effort in furtherance of the purposes of this Act. Requires a final report to the Congress at the end of such ten-year period. Directs the Secretary to appoint an Advisory Board composed of individuals knowledgeable in weather modification research or operations, meteorology, agriculture, and related fields. Provides for consultation to State and local governments who wish to mount weather modification drought alleviation efforts of their own. Authorizes the appropriation of $1,500,000 for the first fiscal year and up to $10,000,000 per fiscal year thereafter to carry out the purposes of this Act. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  

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