Bill > S1052

This bill amends the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to reauthorize and enhance the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System (the System). The bill modernizes the System's technological capabilities by expanding its instrumentation to include Global Navigation Satellite System technologies, unoccupied aerial vehicles, infrasound arrays, visible and infrared cameras, and advanced digital telemetry networks. It also mandates the creation of an implementation committee that includes representatives from state agencies, higher education institutions, and volcano observatories, who will provide recommendations for the System's requirements and performance standards. The bill updates the management plan provisions to require updates at least every 5 years and clarifies communication responsibilities between federal and state emergency management partners. Additionally, the bill increases authorized funding from $55 million to $75 million and extends the authorization period from 2023 to 2033, ensuring continued support for volcano monitoring and early warning efforts. These changes aim to improve the nation's ability to detect, monitor, and provide early warnings about volcanic activity, ultimately enhancing public safety in volcanic regions.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1052/all-info