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seen from the chart, contribute to the protection of natural 

 resources for the overall public good. Their effect is not 

 always a direct one but, nevertheless does make a strong and 

 continuous contribution. Like those of Interior the programs 

 are effective. With more funds and facilities they would 

 naturally increase their effects. 



For those National Interests of Commerce and Navigation the 

 chart shows a series of activities both contributing and con- 

 trolling, for this is essentially a direct Federal responsi- 

 bility. 



Conmerce supplies the necessary mapping and charting for navi- 

 gational purposes, the marine weather service and port develop- 

 ment. The Coast Guard under Transportation regulates water- 

 borne commerce and maintains navigational aids. The Corps of 

 Engineers maintains the navigable waters and the Department of 

 Health, Education and Welfare maintains a marine health pro- 

 gram. Since commercial shipping is one of the most valuable 

 and efficient uses of the estuarine zone these Federal ser- 

 vices can be considered adequate to meet the national interests, 

 at least under current law and funding. 



Nevertheless, as pointed out in the Report of the Commission on 

 Marine Science, Engineering, and Resources, and in other studies, 

 rapidly changing trends in shipping-containerization and larger 

 ships among other things — make a review of the situation necessary 



