§ 49-37-1. Short title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Statewide Scientific Information Management Act of 1999.”
§ 49-37-11. Department of Environmental Quality to serve as coordinator for implementation
The Department of Environmental Quality shall serve as the coordinator for implementation of this chapter. The Department of Environmental Quality shall provide any technical and other support services and personnel as the Mississippi Scientific Information Management System Coordinating Council may require in the performance of its functions. The Department of Environmental Quality shall administer any […]
§ 49-37-3. Legislative findings and purpose
The Legislature finds that: Numerous federal and state agencies collect and manage scientific information relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; Scientific information is a strategic asset in the management of our natural resources, exploration for oil and gas and economic development activities; and Lack of coordination in the collection and management […]
§ 49-37-5. Definitions
For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed herein unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: “Scientific information” means information associated with the monitoring and management of the environment and natural resources of a specifically targeted geographic area that is collected, analyzed, managed, updated by and used among agencies, departments, associations […]
§ 49-37-7. Statewide Scientific Information Management System Coordinating Council; creation; membership; powers and duties
There is created the Mississippi Statewide Scientific Information Management System Coordinating Council, hereinafter referred to as “coordinating council,” for the purpose of developing a strategic plan for a statewide scientific information management system and serving as a coordinating entity for all aspects of scientific information management. The council shall consist of the following voting members: […]