(7) review annually all marine science activities conducted by de- 

 partments and agencies of the United States in light of the policies, 

 plans, programs, and priorities developed pursuant to this Act. 

 (b) In the planning and conduct of a coordinated Federal program the 

 President and the Council shall utilize such staff, interagency, and non- 

 Government advisory arrangements as they may find necessary and appro- 

 priate and shall consult with departments and agencies concerned with 

 marine science activities and solicit the views of non-Federal organizations 

 and individuals with capabilities in marine scences. 



COMMISSION ON MARINE SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND RESOURCES 



Sec. 5. (a) The President shall establish a Commission on Marine Science, 

 Engineering, and Resources (in this Act referred to as the "Commission"). 

 The Commission shall be composed of fifteen members appointed by the 

 President, including individuals drawn from Federal and State govern- 

 ments, industry, universities, laboratories and other institutions engaged in 

 marine scientific or technological pursuits, but not more than five members 

 shall be from the Federal Government. In addition the Commission shall 

 have four advisory members appointed by the President from among the 

 Members of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Such advisory 

 members shall not participate, except in an advisory capacity, in the formu- 

 lation of the findings and recommendations of the Commission. The Presi- 

 dent shall select a Chairman and Vice Chairman from among such 15 

 members. The Vice Chairman shall act as Chairman in the latter's absence. 



(b) The Commission shall make a comprehensive investigation and 

 study of all aspects of marine science in order to recommend an overall plan 

 for an adequate national oceanographic program that will meet the present 

 and future national needs. The Commission shall undertake a review of 

 existing and planned marine science activities of the United States in 

 order to assess their adequacy in meeting the objectives set forth under 

 section 2(b) , including but not limited to the following: 



( 1 ) Review the known and contemplated needs for natural resources 

 from the marine environment to maintain our expanding national 

 economy. 



(2) Review the surveys, applied research programs, and ocean 

 engineering projects required to obtain the needed resources from 

 the marine environment. 



( 3 ) Review the existing national research programs to insure realistic 

 and adequate support for basic oceanographic research that will en- 

 hance human welfare and scientific knowledge. 



(4) Review the existing oceanographic and ocean engineering pro- 

 grams, including education and technical training, to determine which 

 programs are required to advance our national oceanographic com- 

 petence and stature and which are not adequately supported. 



(5) Analyze the findings of the above reviews, including the eco- 

 nomic factors involved, and recommend an adequate national marine 

 science program that will meet the present and future national needs 

 without unnecessary duplication of effort. 



(6) Recommend a governmental organizational plan with estimated 

 cost. 



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