o A description of coordination activities by the panel as 

 well as other known efforts of coordination by Federal, 

 State, territorial, or private entities 



o An evaluation of the effectiveness and adequacy of 

 Federally sponsored or conducted research 



o A list of foreign aquaculture articles recommended for 

 translation 



Panel on Economics 



The Panel on Economics of the JSA has the responsibility for 

 providing oversight, coordination, review, and planning for Federal 

 activities related to the development of commercially successful 

 aquaculture in the U.S. 



This panel will: 



o Conduct periodic reviews and make recommendation on laws, 

 regulations, insurance, financial and marketing assistance, 

 and other aspects that affect the economic feasibility of 

 aquaculture operations 



o Monitor and report on the effectiveness of Federal actions 

 to reduce unduly burdensome regulations 



o Publish and distribute a directory of financial assistance 

 programs 



o Coordinate U.S. activities relating to international 

 exchange programs in aquaculture 



Panel on Education and Technical Assistance 



This panel will be responsible for providing overall coordination 

 and for monitoring information dissemination activities of the 

 Federal agencies. The panel will: 



o Coordinate agency activities in aquaculture technology 

 transfer to user groups 



o Facilitate the exchange of aquaculture information 

 materials between agencies and the distribution of 

 appropriate materials produced by agencies lacking strong 

 information delivery systems 



o Provide translation services based on recommendations of 

 the Panel on Science, Technology, and Engineering 



o Establish operating procedures and monitor activities of 

 the National Aquaculture Information System 



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