The reference to the National Ocean Research Leadership Council established by section 8932 of title 10, referred to in par. (2), is no longer accurate insofar as section 8932 of title 10 was amended by Puspan. L. 116–283 so as to instead refer to the Ocean Policy Committee.

2020—Par. (2). Puspan. L. 116–271, § 102(1), substituted “section 8932” for “section 7902”.

Par. (5). Puspan. L. 116–271, § 102(2), substituted “managed through States, regional organizations, universities, nongovernmental organizations, or the private sector and integrated into the System by a regional coastal observing system, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or the agencies participating in the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee” for “integrated into the System and are managed through States, regional organizations, universities, nongovernmental organizations, or the private sector”.

Par. (6). Puspan. L. 116–271, § 102(3), amended par. (6) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (6) related to regional information coordination entities.

Par. (7). Puspan. L. 116–271, § 102(4), substituted “Administrator” for “National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration”.