Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator the following:
To carry out nautical mapping and charting functions under sections 892b and 892c of this title, except for conducting hydrographic surveys—
$55,000,000 for fiscal year 2009;
$56,000,000 for fiscal year 2010;
$57,000,000 for fiscal year 2011; and
$58,000,000 for fiscal year 2012.
To contract for hydrographic surveys under section 892b(b)(1) of this title, including the leasing or time chartering of vessels—
$32,130,000 for fiscal year 2009;
$32,760,000 for fiscal year 2010;
$33,390,000 for fiscal year 2011; and
$34,020,000 for fiscal year 2012.
To operate hydrographic survey vessels owned by the United States and operated by the Administration—
$25,900,000 for fiscal year 2009;
$26,400,000 for fiscal year 2010;
$26,900,000 for fiscal year 2011; and
$27,400,000 for fiscal year 2012.
To carry out geodetic functions under this subchapter—
$32,640,000 for fiscal year 2009;
$33,280,000 for fiscal year 2010;
$33,920,000 for fiscal year 2011; and
$34,560,000 for fiscal year 2012.
To carry out tide and current measurement functions under this subchapter—
$27,000,000 for fiscal year 2009;
$27,500,000 for fiscal year 2010;
$28,000,000 for fiscal year 2011; and
$28,500,000 for fiscal year 2012.
To acquire a replacement hydrographic survey vessel capable of staying at sea continuously for at least 30 days $75,000,000.