tance of an expanded capability for search and recovery systems in the 

 deep ocean. A new program to develop deep-ocean technology will 

 be initiated which with the current Navy effort in deep submergence 

 will strengthen the future capability for recovery of lost equipment 

 and provide a deep ocean engineering capability. 



The priority program will be implemented by the Navy with 

 fiscal year 1968 costs of $16.4 million devoted to development of 

 key components and additional work in the Navy's deep submergence 

 program. 



9. Subpolar Oceano graphic Research. — A replacement Coast Guard 

 ship, previously authorized for the International Ice Patrol, will be 

 especially designed and constructed so that it can expand oceano- 

 graphic research in high latitudes. Construction of the ship will 

 begin in fiscal year 1968 at a cost of $12 million. 



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