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Submission Information & Frequently Asked Questions
What is "weather modification"?
Any activity performed with the intention of producing artificial changes in the composition, behavior, or dynamics of the atmosphere. See 15 Code of Federal Regulations § 908)  for what is considered weather modification.

What role does NOAA play in weather modification?
Companies that intend to engage in weather modification activities within the United States are required by the Weather Modification Act of 1976 (15 Code of Federal Regulations § 908) to provide a report to the Administrator of NOAA at least 10 days prior to undertaking the activity. Those reports are filed with the Weather Program Office and may be found on the NOAA Library website.

Does NOAA conduct weather modification or weather modification experiments?
NOAA does not research or conduct weather modification experiments and has no plans to do so in the future. 

Why does NOAA collect information about weather modification?
The Weather Modification Reporting Act of 1972, 15 U.S.C. § 330 et seq. requires that all persons who conduct weather modification activities within the United States or its territories report such activities to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce at least 10 days prior to and after undertaking the activities. Failure to report can result in fines of up to $10,000.
All weather modification projects must be reported via the appropriate email address (weather.modification@noaa.gov) prior to being implemented. They are compiled and then posted on the NOAA Weather Modification Website.......more.......