fonniilation of the findings and recommendations of the Commis- 

 sion. The President shall select a Chairman and Vice Chairman 

 from among such fifteen 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 over- 

 all 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 T^nited 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 re- 

 sources 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 enhance human Avelfare and scientific knowledge. 



(4) Review the existing oceanographic and ocean engineering 

 programs, including education and technical training, to deter- 

 mine which programs are required to advance our national oceano- 

 graphic competence and stature and which are not adequately 

 supported. 



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

 economic 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 Grovemmental organizational plan with esti- 

 mated cost. 



(c) Members of the Commission appointed from outside the Gov- 

 ernment shall each receive $100 per diem when engaged in the actual 

 performance of duties of the Commission and reimbursement of travel 

 expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized in 

 section 5 of the Administrative Expenses Act of 1946, as amended 



60 Stat. 808; (5 U.S.C. 73b-2), for persons employed intermittently. Members of 

 75 Stat. 339, the Commissiou appointed from within the Government shall serve 

 340. without additional compensation to that received for their services to 



the Government but shall be reimbursed for travel expenses, including 

 per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized in the Act of June 9, 

 63 Stat. 166. 1949, as amended (5 U.S.C. 835-842). 



(d) The Commission shall appoint and fix the compensation of 

 such pei-sonnel as it deems advisable in accordance with the civil serv- 



63 Stat. 954. ice laws and the Classification Act of 1949, as amended. In addition, 

 5 use 1071 note, the Commissiou may secure temporary and intermittent services to 



the same extent as is authorized for the departments by section 15 of 

 5 use 55a. the Administrative Expenses Act of 1946 (60 Stat. 810) but at rates 



not to exceed $100 per diem for individuals. 



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