SB 117-28: Establishing the Atlasian Meterological Institution - WITHDRAWN

[Attorney General, Senator-Elect, & Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

Establishing the Atlasian Meteorological Institution

Preamble: Recognizing the need to centralize weather forecasting, climatology, climate action, and geo-engineering activities in the Republic of Atlasia, and to ensure public trust and consistency in meteorological data.

Article I. Establishment of the Atlasian Meteorological Institution (AMI)

Section 1. Creation of the AMI:
There shall be established the Atlasian Meteorological Institution (hereinafter referred to as the "AMI").

Section 2. Purpose:
The AMI will be the sole and primary national institution for:

Weather forecasting: Providing accurate, timely, and consistent weather forecasts for the benefit of the general public, government agencies, and businesses.
Climatological studies: Conducting research to understand past climate patterns and predict future trends.
Climate action planning and strategy: Developing and implementing plans to mitigate the impacts of climate change, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and adapt to changing environmental conditions.
Geo-engineering research and implementation: Investigating and deploying technologies to modify or manipulate the Earth's climate systems in a safe and effective manner.
Sale of Weather Predictions: AMI will be the exclusive provider of weather predictions and data for broadcasting on television, radio, newspapers, and other public communication mediums.
Disaster Response: Coordinating meteorological input for national disaster response strategies and providing real-time updates during emergencies.
Education and Outreach: Providing educational resources to the public, schools, and businesses about meteorological phenomena and climate change.
International Cooperation: Collaborating with global meteorological organizations and participating in global climate initiatives.
Data Collection and Management: Centralizing meteorological data collection, storage, and dissemination, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
Technological Advancement: Investing in and developing new technologies for better forecasting, data collection, and climate action implementation.
To incorporate the sale of weather predictions into the restrictions on private activity:

Article II. Limitation of Private Activity

Section 1. Licensing:

All private entities wishing to engage in weather forecasting, climatology, geo-engineering, or the purchase of weather predictions for broadcasting must obtain a license from the AMI.
Licensing criteria will be determined by the AMI and can be reviewed on an annual basis.

Section 2. Prohibitions:

Broadcasting, dissemination, sale, or purchase of weather data, forecasts, or any climatological studies by entities without a licensed partnership or authorization from the AMI is strictly prohibited. National broadcasting services, private broadcasting services, and all forms of media are required to secure a license or form a partnership with the AMI to legally broadcast such information.

It should be noted that this restriction is aimed at businesses operating on a revenue model related to weather information. Personal, private conversations discussing the weather remain exempt from this regulation. Any entity found in violation may be subject to penalties as established by the AMI.

Article III. Nationalization of Meteorological Activities

Section 1. Transfer of Assets:

All assets of private meteorological entities will be transferred to the AMI.
Valuation and compensation for transferred assets will be determined by a committee formed by the AMI in consultation with relevant stakeholders.

Section 2. Personnel Transfer:

All staff and personnel of private meteorological entities will be offered positions within the AMI, with comparable salaries and benefits.
Any redundancies will be managed with fair severance packages and potential re-training opportunities.

Article IV. Budget and Funding

Section 1. Initial Budget Estimate:

Infrastructure & Facilities: $100 million
Personnel & Training: $50 million
Research & Equipment: $40 million
Licensing & Oversight: $10 million
Total Initial Cost: $200 million

Section 2. Annual Operating Budget Estimate:

Personnel Salaries & Benefits: $30 million
Research & Maintenance: $20 million
Outreach & Public Education: $10 million
Total Annual Cost: $60 million

Section 3. Sources of Funding:

National budget allocation
Licensing fees from private entities
International grants and funding for climate action research

Article V. Final Provisions

Section 1. Implementation:

The AMI shall be fully operational within one year of this bill’s enactment.

Section 2. Amendments:

Any amendments to this bill will require the approval of the national legislature.

The system that we have IRL in Belgium

Sponsor: Lakigigar
Occupying: Slot 8

[LAKISYLVANIA]

Section 2. Prohibitions:

Unauthorized broadcasting, dissemination, sale, or purchase of weather data, forecasts, or any climatological studies is strictly prohibited.
Broadcasting, dissemination, sale, or purchase of weather data, forecasts, or any climatological studies by entities without a licensed partnership or authorization from the AMI is strictly prohibited. National broadcasting services, private broadcasting services, and all forms of media are required to secure a license or form a partnership with the AMI to legally broadcast such information.

It should be noted that this restriction is aimed at businesses operating on a revenue model related to weather information. Personal, private conversations discussing the weather remain exempt from this regulation. Any entity found in violation may be subject to penalties as established by the AMI.
Any private entity found in violation may be subject to penalties as established by the AMI.

Proposing amendment for this part.

[Sirius_]

We already have a national weather service

[LAKISYLVANIA]

We already have a national weather service

I'm not aware of that, if so than i'll withdraw this.

[Attorney General, Senator-Elect, & Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

amendment is adopted

[Joseph Cao]

We already have a national weather service

I'm not aware of that, if so than i'll withdraw this.

We also appropriated quite a bit of money to the NWS very recently.

[LAKISYLVANIA]

Can i withdraw this?

[Attorney General, Senator-Elect, & Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

This is withdrawn by request of the sponsor