Supports AI and machine learning research to enhance precipitation prediction accuracy and reliability. Encourages collaboration with academic and private sectors to evaluate emerging technologies. Uses high-performance computing to advance Earth System Models' predictive skills for extreme precipitation phenomena.
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This is a Congressional bill that, if enacted, would create legally binding obligations for NOAA to establish and operate a precipitation forecasting program with specific authorized appropriations.
This document has minimal risk domain coverage, with only subdomain 7.3 (Lack of robustness) receiving a score of 2. The bill focuses on improving precipitation forecasting capabilities through AI/ML research and development, which implicitly addresses system reliability and performance issues. No other risk domains are substantively covered.
This bill primarily governs the Public Administration sector by establishing requirements for NOAA, a federal agency. It also has implications for Scientific Research and Development Services through mandated research collaborations, and potentially affects Information sector activities related to data processing and high-performance computing for weather prediction.
The document covers multiple AI lifecycle stages with primary focus on Plan and Design, Build and Use Model, and Operate and Monitor stages. It addresses planning research priorities, developing AI/ML models for precipitation forecasting, and ongoing operational implementation and improvement of these systems.
The document explicitly mentions machine learning and artificial intelligence as emerging technologies to be tested and evaluated for improving precipitation prediction. It focuses on AI/ML applications within Earth System Models but does not specify particular AI model types, compute thresholds, or distinguish between different AI categories.
Mr. Jackson of North Carolina; United States Congress; House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
The bill was introduced by Representative Jackson of North Carolina and referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Congress is the proposing authority for this federal legislation.
Administrator of NOAA; United States Congress
The NOAA Administrator is given direct authority to implement and update the program. Congress retains oversight through the authorization and appropriations process.
Administrator of NOAA; House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
The NOAA Administrator is required to conduct biennial reviews and updates of program goals, incorporating them into strategic implementation plans. Congressional oversight is implied through the committee referral and appropriations process.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); NOAA line offices; National Weather Service
The bill establishes requirements and obligations for NOAA to create and operate a precipitation forecasting program. NOAA and its constituent offices are the primary targets who must implement the program.