Marine Science Affairs 



Appendix B-3 — National Sea Grant College and Program 

 Act of 1966 — Continued 



"(b) that it is in the national interest of the United States to develop the 

 skilled manpower, including scientists, engineers, and technicians, and the fa- 

 cilities and equipment necessary for the exploitation of these resources; and 



"(c) that aquaculture, as with agriculture on land, and the gainful use of 

 marine resources can substantially benefit the United States, and ultimately the 

 people of the world, by providing greater economic opportunities, including ex- 

 panded employment and commerce; the enjoyment and use of our marine re- 

 sources; new sources of food; and new means for the development of marine 

 resources; and 



"(d) that Federal support toward the establishment, development, and opera- 

 tion of programs by sea grant colleges and Federal support of other sea grant 

 programs designed to achieve the gainful use of marine resources, offer the best 

 means of promoting programs toward the goals set forth in clauses (a), (b), and 

 (c), and should be undertaken by the Federal Government; and 



"(e) that in view of the importance of achieving the earliest possible institution 

 of significant national activities related to the development of marine resources, it 

 is the purpose of this title to provide for the establishment of a program of sea 

 grant colleges and education, training, and research in the fields of marine science, 

 engineering, and related disciplines. 



"grants and contracts for sea grant colleges and programs 



"Sec. 203. (a) The provisions of this title shall be administered by the National 

 Science Foundation (hereafter in this title referred to as the 'Foundation'). 



"(b)(1) For the purpose of carrying out this title, there is authorized to be ap- 

 propriated to the Foundation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1967, not to exceed 

 the sum of $5,000,000, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1968, not to exceed the 

 sum of $15,000,000, and for each subsequent fiscal year only such sums as the Con- 

 gress may hereafter specifically authorize by law. 



"(2) Amounts appropriated under this title are authorized to remain available until 

 expended. 



"marine resources 



"Sec. 204. (a) In carrying out the provisions of this title the Foundation shall 



( 1 ) consult with those experts engaged in pursuits in the various fields related to 

 the development of marine resources and with all departments and agencies of the 

 Federal Government (including the United States Office of Education in all matters 

 relating to education) interested in, or affected by, activities in any such fields, and 



(2) seek advice and counsel from the National Council on Marine Resources and 

 Engineering Development as provided by section 205 of this title. 



"(b) The Foundation shall exercise its authority under this title by — 



" ( 1 ) initiating and supporting programs at sea grant colleges and other suit- 

 able institutes, laboratories, and public or private agencies for the education of 

 participants in the various fields relating to the development of marine resources; 

 "(2) initiating and supporting necessary research programs in the various fields 

 relating to the development of marine resources, with preference given to re- 

 search aimed at practices, techniques, and design of equipment applicable to the 

 development of marine resources; and 



"(3) encouraging and developing programs consisting of instruction, practical 

 demonstrations, publications, and otherwise, by sea grant colleges and other suit- 



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