U.S Code last checked for updates: Mar 28, 2026
§ 8542.
Interagency weather research and forecast innovation coordination
(a)
Establishment
(1)
include participation by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Federal Aviation Administration, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and its constituent elements, the National Science Foundation, and such other agencies involved in weather forecasting research as the President determines are appropriate;
(2)
identify and prioritize top forecast needs and coordinate those needs against budget requests and program initiatives across participating offices and agencies; and
(3)
share information regarding operational needs and forecasting improvements across relevant agencies.
(b)
Co-chair
(c)
Further coordination
(Pub. L. 115–25, title IV, § 402, Apr. 18, 2017, 131 Stat. 106.)
cite as: 15 USC 8542