January 12, 2017

Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Digital Coast Act (S.110) on January 12. This act directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to promote planning with geospatial information in coastal regions.

The Digital Coast Act calls for NOAA develop geospatial data tools and guidance.  S.110 directs NOAA to improve upon its current digital coast website and other digital platforms. This data will assist coastal planners at national, state, and local levels in local zoning and permitting, ecosystem assessment, and flood control.

The bill was reported favorably by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and is currently awaiting a Senate vote.

Source: Congress.gov