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WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Henry Brown was joined by his colleagues in passing H.R. 2400, the Ocean and Coastal Mapping Integration Act. This legislation was introduced by Congresswoman Madeline Bordallo from Guam and Congressman Henry Brown was the lead Republican sponsor of the legislation.
H.R. 2400 directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish an integrated Federal ocean and coastal mapping plan for the Great Lakes and coastal state waters. Congressman Brown issued the following statement following passage of the bill:
“South Carolina’s First Congressional District, which I am proud to represent, comprises over 75% of our state’s coastline. Our nation receives the majority of its products via ocean transport vessels which make many stops in places such as at the Port of Charleston. Coastal and ocean survey data is an important tool for the management and conservation of our coastal resources as well as the safe navigation of our waterways.” Brown continued. “This legislation is a good first step in the coordination of the mapping of our Great Lakes and coastal state waters; I also hope this piece of legislation serves as a valuable tool for NOAA to improve their research and forecasting of hurricanes that could impact coastal South Carolina”
Congressman Brown serves as the ranking Republican member on the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans which held hearings on H.R. 2400.
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