Instructs the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to promote the development and use of emerging technologies for research, communication, navigation, and data collection in marine science as part of the Administration's national ocean exploration program.
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This is a binding federal statute enacted by the United States Congress as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. It contains mandatory obligations using 'shall' language and amends existing U.S. Code provisions, creating legally enforceable requirements for the NOAA Administrator.
This document has minimal to no coverage of AI risk domains. It is a legislative amendment focused on ocean exploration, mapping, and characterization programs at NOAA. While it mentions 'emerging technologies' including sensors and autonomous vehicles (paragraph 5), it does not address AI-specific risks or harms. The document is primarily concerned with administrative structure, data collection, education, and funding for ocean research programs.
This document primarily governs the Scientific Research and Development Services sector through NOAA's ocean exploration program. It also has minimal coverage of the Educational Services sector through fellowship and workforce training provisions, and touches on Public Administration through federal agency coordination requirements.
The document mentions emerging technologies including autonomous vehicles and sensors for ocean research but does not specifically address AI system lifecycle stages. The reference to 'new and emerging technologies' is minimal and does not detail development, deployment, or monitoring processes for AI systems specifically.
The document does not explicitly mention AI models, AI systems, or any specific AI technical categories. It refers broadly to 'new and emerging technologies' including 'sensors and autonomous vehicles' but does not provide AI-specific definitions or thresholds.
United States Congress
This is Section 10305 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, which is federal legislation enacted by the United States Congress.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); Ocean Policy Committee; National Ocean Mapping, Exploration, and Characterization Council
NOAA is the primary implementing agency with the Administrator responsible for executing the program. The Ocean Policy Committee and National Ocean Mapping, Exploration, and Characterization Council provide oversight and consultation functions.
Ocean Exploration Advisory Board; Ocean Policy Committee; National Ocean Mapping, Exploration, and Characterization Council
The Ocean Exploration Advisory Board is explicitly established to advise the Administrator and monitor program priorities, market barriers, and best practices. The Ocean Policy Committee and National Ocean Mapping, Exploration, and Characterization Council provide additional oversight through consultation requirements.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); NOAA Administrator; Federal and State agencies; Tribal Governments; private industry; academia (including secondary schools, community colleges, and universities); nongovernmental organizations
The document primarily targets the NOAA Administrator with mandatory obligations ('shall') and establishes requirements for coordination with various stakeholders including federal/state agencies, tribal governments, private industry, academia, and NGOs in ocean exploration activities.