§ 892d. Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator the following:
(1) To carry out nautical mapping and charting functions under sections 892b and 892c of this title, except for conducting hydrographic surveys—
(A) $55,000,000 for fiscal year 2009;
(B) $56,000,000 for fiscal year 2010;
(C) $57,000,000 for fiscal year 2011; and
(D) $58,000,000 for fiscal year 2012.
(2) To contract for hydrographic surveys under section 892b (b)(1) of this title, including the leasing or time chartering of vessels—
(A) $32,130,000 for fiscal year 2009;
(B) $32,760,000 for fiscal year 2010;
(C) $33,390,000 for fiscal year 2011; and
(D) $34,020,000 for fiscal year 2012.
(3) To operate hydrographic survey vessels owned by the United States and operated by the Administration—
(A) $25,900,000 for fiscal year 2009;
(B) $26,400,000 for fiscal year 2010;
(C) $26,900,000 for fiscal year 2011; and
(D) $27,400,000 for fiscal year 2012.
(4) To carry out geodetic functions under this subchapter—
(A) $32,640,000 for fiscal year 2009;
(B) $33,280,000 for fiscal year 2010;
(C) $33,920,000 for fiscal year 2011; and
(D) $34,560,000 for fiscal year 2012.
(5) To carry out tide and current measurement functions under this subchapter—
(A) $27,000,000 for fiscal year 2009;
(B) $27,500,000 for fiscal year 2010;
(C) $28,000,000 for fiscal year 2011; and
(D) $28,500,000 for fiscal year 2012.
(6) To acquire a replacement hydrographic survey vessel capable of staying at sea continuously for at least 30 days $75,000,000.