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 NOAA remains involved in an interagency task group exploring 

 uses of the OTH radar. Because the Air Force already has decided 

 to mothball the system, significant funding would be needed for 

 continuing operations. Multiple agency participation for a 

 variety of missions appears the only feasible option. We do not 

 know what the outcome will be of the interagency task group, but 

 remain hopeful that a cost-effective mix of missions may be 

 found. 



Other Classified Surveillance Assets 



The defense and intelligence agencies also operate other 

 highly classified assets. This category includes assets 

 producing what is called "satellite imagery" in the civilian 

 community. Although we cannot provide further information about 

 classified assets in this forum, NOAA is participating with 

 others in the Environmental Task Force process to identify 

 potential applications for beneficial civilian purposes. 



As an example of processes to implement dual use, there was 

 legislation in 1992 directing use of intelligence assets to 

 support enforcement of driftnet fishing regulations (the High 

 Seas Driftnet Fisheries Enforcement Act, Public Law 102-582) . In 

 this case, NOAA and the intelligence agency involved are in the 

 process of establishing a separate Memorandum of Understanding. 

 The application has proven very successful, and provides a 



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