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recommendations as to ostuarine systems and plans; provision of 

 model statutes and suggested comprehensive management plans; recom- 

 mendations for State standards and guidelines for tidal waters; 

 coordination of interstate studies with State plans; coordination 

 of estuarine programs; development of investigatory techniques, 

 specifically in aerial mapping; development and provision of training 

 programs to provide qualified individuals to manage the diverse 

 aspects of estuarine resources; and assistance in defining, investi- 

 gating, and solving water pollution problems. Several mentioned the 

 need for more waste treatment equipment operators. 



In the area of legal assistance some States are not able to maintain 

 adequate counsel and witnesses for the multitude of legal problems 

 involving jurisdiction and ownership of estuarine areas and especially 

 the definition of tidal boundaries in interstate areas. In these 

 cases. Federal coordination in the form of legal assistance to the 

 States is needed. States may need expert legal advice from. lawyers 

 specializing in special water laws to assist them in dealing with 

 specific problems; however, the States may not be able to justify 

 the retention of such impartial expert counsel, while? the Federal 

 Government can and should provide such help on request. 



Last, administrative assistance is needed by the States from the 

 Federal level. This would includo increased cooperation, coordination, 

 and backing at the Federal level to facilitate ai'i to States; provision 

 of trained specialists or consulting exoerts to assist States in 



