National Geologic Mapping Reauthorization Act of 2008

To reauthorize and amend the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992.

1/29/2008--Introduced.
National Geologic Mapping Reauthorization Act of 2008 - Amends the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 to extend deadlines for development of a five-year strategic plan for the geologic mapping program and for appointment of the advisory committee. Removes from program objectives the development of a geophysical- and geochemical- map database. Directs that mapping priorities be based in part on the needs of the Department of the Interior land management agencies.
Modifies the composition of the advisory committee and increases the number of members on such committee. Requires the advisory committee, at the request of the President, the President's designee, the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives, or the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, to provide an overview report on the quality, utility, and appropriateness of geologic maps (including maps of geologic hazards) used or disseminated by federal agencies for regulation or land-use planning. Directs that the national geologic map database include all maps developed with funding provided by the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, including under the federal, state, and education components.
Authorizes appropriations for each of FY2008 through FY2017. Increases the percentages allocated for the state and education components.

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Sponsor

• Rep. Jim Costa [D, CA-20]
• and 6 Co-Sponsors
  • Rep. Earl Blumenauer [D, OR-3]
  • Rep. Maurice Hinchey [D, NY-22]
  • Rep. Jay Inslee [D, WA-1]
  • Rep. James Moran [D, VA-8]
  • Rep. Nick Rahall [D, WV-3]
  • Rep. Mark Udall [D, CO-2]
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Committees

• House Natural Resources
• 1 more
  • House Natural Resources
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Introduced		Voted on by House		Voted on by Senate		Considered By President		Bill Becomes Law
January 29, 2008

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• Feb 01, 2008: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
• Jan 29, 2008: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
• Jan 29, 2008: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E110)
• Introduced on Jan 29, 2008.

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