Interior every two years. On February 1, 1983, the USDI 

 representative was appointed JSA chairman and the DOC 

 representative became vice-chairman. 



The National Aquaculture Act of 1980 states that it is National 

 policy "to encourage the development of aquaculture in the United 

 States", and it further states that "the principal responsibility 

 for the development of aquaculture in the United States must rest 

 with the private sector". It recognizes U.S. aquaculture as a 

 viable approach to helping meet food needs and contributing to the 

 solution of world resource problems and that aquaculture 

 development will result from initiatives and actions taken within 

 the private sector. The general role of government is to provide 

 encouragement and support through programs and services that cannot 

 reasonably be expected from private sources. 



The government will act as a catalyst for private sector 

 initiatives. Such action will help encourage the growth of a 

 vigorous, self-sustaining industry that will benefit the economy 

 and reduce or eventually reverse the trade deficit in fish and 

 fishery products. 



The members of the JSA respectfully and affectionately dedicate the 

 NADP to the memory of David H. Wallace, late Director of the Office 

 of International Fisheries Affairs, National Marine Fisheries 

 Service He was widely acknowledged as the principal advocate in 

 the Federal Government of an expanded aquaculture program. His 

 enthusiasm and skill were responsible for stimulating activity in 

 this area, not only in the DOC but in other agencies as well. He 

 was responsible for organizing the Joint Subcommittee on 

 Aquaculture and served as its chairman until his death in January 

 1980. 



Dave Wallace's encouragement and organizational skill contributed 

 significantly in the early stages of the preparation of the NADP. 

 It is particularly fitting that it be dedicated to him. 



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