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A thorouqh study and national survey covering future requirements 

 is needed. 



In regard to national security as a national interest in the estu- 

 arine zone— the Federal programs appear to be adequate. The Navy 

 as a user relies on the same support programs as does other com- 

 merce. Major naval bases, of course, are in the same area and 

 all the logistic support of the many facets of defense beyond the 

 continental limits pass through the area. 



THE COORDINATION OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS 

 IN THE ESTUARINE ZONE 



With many different Federal agencies managing active and important 

 programs in the estuarine zone, the question is frequently asked, 

 "How is coordination accomplished with this multitude of programs?", 

 or, "Is there any coordination at all?" The assumption is usually 

 made that it's all a very thorough mess and there is no proper 

 control over the situation. In truth, there is coordination and 

 there is progress in obtaining better coordination, yet there are 

 some serious weaknesses, and corrective action is needed. 



Specific Means of Coordination 



From the chart several distinct and important means of coordination 

 can be seen. These are: 



