cil lent support to a ninth new initiative toward international coop- 

 eration which at this time requires no additional funding. 

 These priority programs have the following common characteristics : 



— The objectives contribute to broad national goals such as pollu- 

 tion abatement and the war on hunger. 



— The priorities present a consensus of the senior Government offi- 

 cials responsible for marine science affairs, most of whom report 

 directly to the President. 



— With identification of major goals, small investments will pro- 

 duce multiplier effects by deploying existing capabilities more 

 effectively. 



— Means for implementation are immediately available and the 

 benefits clear. 



— A lead agency is designated whenever possible. Dei^elopment of 

 project details and funding is made the responsibility of the 

 agency having jurisdiction. 



— The Council assumes responsibility to assure effective implemen- 

 tation, and to assist in budget defense. 



The Council recommendations for nine priority projects were pre- 

 sented to and approved by the President. Their components are 

 included in the fiscal year 1968 agency budgets submitted to Congress 

 January 24, 1967. 



New Initiatives and Areas of Increased Emphasis 



Of the $53 million increase in funding recommended for fiscal year 

 1968, approximately $41 million (Table VI) represents program areas 

 selected by the Council for priority or increased emphasis. These 

 are discussed later in greater detail. The remaining $12 million consti- 

 tutes necessary growth in other vital programs, proposed by agencies 

 to meet their commitments and justified in the normal course of pro- 

 gram and budget review. 



The nine priority programs include five actions that are essentially 

 new — even though built on a foundation of past accomplishment or 

 existing capability — and four which are selected from continuing 

 activities that deserve sharpened emphasis, reorientation of goals, or 

 consolidation of multiagency efforts into a more unified approach. 



1. International Cooperation. — Additional efforts are now being 

 devoted to examining the marine sciences activities of other nations, 

 identifying and seeking opportunities for international cooperation, 

 and fostering an international outlook for promoting the peaceful 

 uses of the oceans. 



The resources gap between rich and poor nations draws attention 

 to the oceans as an arena for increased cooperation in economic devel- 



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