This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to develop and carry out a project aimed at improving forecasts of coastal marine fog. The goal is to enhance safety for ships and reduce economic losses caused by fog and poor visibility in affected coastal areas. To achieve this, the project will focus on expanding marine observations using tools like buoys and satellites, improving the accuracy of fog prediction models, and enhancing how fog warnings are communicated to the public and maritime workers. The bill requires NOAA to work with stakeholders from both the public and private sectors as it develops the project, and it mandates that NOAA create a detailed project plan within one year of the bill's enactment that outlines the specific research activities, resources, and timelines needed. No specific funding amount is mentioned in the legislation.
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