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Thomas Jefferson signed the ACT to provide for the surveying the coasts of the United States, Coast Survey's original authorizing legislation, on February 10, 1807 Authorizing Statutes
An Act to provide for surveying the coasts
This initial legislation led to the formation of the United States Coast Survey.
[Act of Feb. 10, 1807, Sess. II, ch. 8, 2 Stat. 413-14 (1807)]
Coast and Geodetic Survey Act of 1947 (available as PDF)
Under this act, NOAA is required to provide nautical charts and products for safe maritime commerce and navigation.
Hydrographic Service Improvement Acts of 1998/2002/2008 (2008 Act available as PDF)
These Acts reiterate purpose and authorize increased funding for NOAA's navigation services
Title 33 of Code of Federal Regulations
Provides that NOAA nautical charts, U.S. Coast Pilots, tidal and current information must be carried on all self-propelled vessels, including passenger vessels, > than 1600 gross tons
Ocean and Coastal Mapping Integration Act (2009)
Calls for coordinated and comprehensive ocean and coastal mapping across the federal government; gives NOAA a lead role in integrating mapping efforts with federal, state and local governments, and private sector partners.
Environmental Acts
Environmental Compliance
Coast Survey Draft Environmental Assessment (PDF)
Additional Guidance & Resources
NOAA - Coast Guard Cooperative Maritime Strategy (PDF)
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