WEATHER SERVICE OFFICE IN OKLAHOMA.

SEC. 113. WEATHER SERVICE OFFICE IN OKLAHOMA. (a) Facility Acquisition.— (1) The Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is authorized to lease building and associated space to be constructed by the University of Oklahoma, Norman, for the operation of the National Severe Storms Laboratory, Weather Forecast Office, NEXRAD Operational Support Facility, and National Institute for Storm Prediction as part of the implementation of the Next Generation Weather Radar and National Weather Service Modernization Program, for a term of up to 20 years. This authorization is subject to the availability of appropriations provided in advance for the purpose stated in this paragraph. (2) Rental costs for the space leased under paragraph (1) shall not exceed fair annual rental value as established by governmental appraisal. (b) Altercations.— The Administrator is authorized to expend funds to make all necessary alterations to the space to allow for operations listed in subsection (a)(1). (c) Operations.— The Administrator is authorized to carry out the operations of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in such facility.