WEATHER OBSERVATION STANDARDIZATION ACT

CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1(Purpose) #

The purpose of this Act is to provide for matters necessary for the standardization of weather observations under Article 3 (3) of the Weather Act, thereby improving the accuracy of weather observations, the efficiency of operating weather observation equipment, and the joint utilization of weather observation data, and ultimately protecting the lives and property of citizens from meteorological disasters and enhancing public welfare. <Amended on Apr. 18, 2017>

[This Article Wholly Amended on Dec. 31, 2008]

Article 2(Definitions) #

(1) The terms used in this Act shall have the meanings as defined in the Weather Act.

(2) Other terms used in this Act are defined as follows:

1. The term "standardization of weather observations" means the standardization of the methods and standards for conducting weather observations, as well as the standardization of the setting for weather observations and the data derived from such observations;

2. The term "weather observations" means weather observations and work incidental thereto;

3. The term "observation facilities" means meteorological facilities necessary for conducting weather observations;

4. The term "setting for weather observations" means the installation location and installation conditions of weather observation equipment, as well as the surrounding environment that affects the weather observation equipment during weather observations.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Dec. 31, 2008]

Article 3(Matters subject to application) #

(1) This Act shall apply to weather observations conducted by any of the following persons and matters pertaining thereto:

1. A State agency;

2. A local government;

3. A public institution subject to the Act on the Management of Public Institutions;

WEATHER OBSERVATION STANDARDIZATION ACT

Article 1(Purpose) #

Article 2(Definitions) #

Article 3(Matters subject to application) #

Article 4(Advancement of standardization of weather observations) #

Article 5(Responsibilities of observation institutions) #

Article 6(Implementation of projects for standardization of weather observations) #

Article 7(Methods of observation) #

Article 8(Formulation of plan for establishment and management of weather observation networks) #

Article 8-2(Rating of observation facilities) #

Article 8-3(Designation of specialized meteorological institute) #

Article 9(Assistance in ensuring accuracy of weather observation data) #

Article 10(Standardization and quality control of weather observation data) #

Article 11(Eligibility criteria for workers in charge of weather observations) #

Article 12(Mutual exchanges and joint utilization of weather observation data) #

Article 12-2(Type approval of meteorological instruments) #

Article 12-3(Revocation of type approval) #

Article 12-4(Designation of type approval agency) #

Article 12-5(Revocation of designation of type approval agency) #

Article 13(Testing and approval of meteorological instruments) #

Article 14(Designation of testing and approval agency) #

Article 15(Revocation of designation of testing and approval agencies) #

Article 16(Stamp certifying tested and approved) #

Article 17(Optimization of setting for weather observations) #

Article 18(Cooperation by appropriate authorities in installation of observation facilities in optimal environment) #

Article 19(Endeavors to maintain setting for weather observations and removal of obstacles) #

Article 20(Establishment of committee for standardization of weather observations) #

Article 21(Composition of the Committee) #

Article 22(Implementation of resolutions) #

Article 22-2(Fees) #

Article 23(Recommendation for correction) #

Article 24(Countermeasures against noncompliance with requests for improvement of facilities) #

Article 25(Presentation of identification) #

Article 26(Hearings) #

Article 27(Legal fiction as public officials in application of penalty provisions) #

Article 28(Administrative fines) #