Title 33 — Navigation and Navigable WatersRelease 119-73
§3071a Applicability of certain provisions of title 37
Title 33 › Chapter CHAPTER 43— - NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION COMMISSIONED OFFICER CORPS › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER V— - RIGHTS AND BENEFITS › § 3071a
Summary
Three rules from Title 37 must apply to the Administration’s commissioned officer corps. They are section 403(l) — a short-term housing payment that keeps going for dependents if a member dies on active duty; section 415 — a one-time payment to buy uniforms; and section 488 — payments to cover recruiting costs.
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Title 33, §3071a
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The provisions of law applicable to the Armed Forces under the following provisions of title 37 shall apply to the commissioned officer corps of the Administration:
(1)section 403(l), relating to temporary continuation of housing allowance for dependents of members dying on active duty.
(2)section 415, relating to initial uniform allowances.
(3)section 488, relating to allowances for recruiting expenses.
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33 U.S.C. § 3071a
Title 33 — Navigation and Navigable Waters
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73