15 U.S. Code § 9705. Improving National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration communication of future flood risks and hazardous flash flood events

(a) Assessment of flash flood watches and warnings

(1) In generalNot later than 2 years after December 27, 2022, the Administrator shall—

(A) conduct an assessment of—

(i)

the flash flood watches and warnings of the National Weather Service; and

(ii)

the information delivery to support preparation and responses to floods; and

(B)

submit to Congress a report on the findings of the Administrator with respect to the assessment required by subparagraph (A).

(2) ElementsThe assessment required by paragraph (1)(A) shall include the following:

(A) An evaluation of whether the watches, warnings, and information described in paragraph (1)(A) effectively—

(i)

communicate risk to the general public;

(ii)

inform action to prevent loss of life and property;

(iii)

inform action to support flood preparation and response; and

(iv)

deliver information in a manner designed to lead to appropriate action.

(B) Subject to subsection (b)(2), such recommendations as the Administrator may have for—

(i)

legislative and administrative action to improve the watches and warnings described in paragraph (1)(A)(i); and

(ii)

such research as the Administrator considers necessary to address the focus areas described in paragraph (3).

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