§ 3005. Number of authorized commissioned officers

Effective October 1, 2009, the total number of authorized commissioned officers on the lineal list of the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall be increased from 321 to 379 if—

(1) the Secretary has submitted to the Congress—

(A) the Administration’s ship recapitalization plan for fiscal years 2010 through 2024;

(B) the Administration’s aircraft remodernization plan; and

(2) appropriated funding is available; and

(3) the Secretary has justified organizational needs for the commissioned corps for each such fiscal year.

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§ 3005. Number of authorized commissioned officers