NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHIC PROGRAM LEGISLATION 15 



Accordingly, the Treasury Department opjDoses the enactment of 

 H.E. 921. 



The Department has been advised by the Bureau of the Budget that 

 there is no objection from the standpoint of the administration's pro- 

 gram to the submission of this report to your committee. 

 Sincerely yours, 



Fred B. Smith, 

 Acting General Coxmsel. 



[H.R. 2218, H.R. 3310, H.K. 3352, 89tli Cong., 1st sess.] 



BILLS To provide for a comprehensive, long-range, and coordinated national program in 

 oceanography, and for other purposes 



Be it enacted, 'by the Senate mid House of Representatives of the United States 

 of America in Congress assembled, That this Act may be cited as the "Oceaao- 

 graphic Act of 1965". 



Sec. 2. (a) It is hereby declared to be the policy of the United States to 

 develop, encourage, and maintain a coordinated, comprehensive, and long-range 

 national program in oceanography for the benefit of mankind, defense against 

 attack from the oceans, and operation of our own surface and subsurface naval 

 forces with maximum efficiency, rehabilitation of our commercial fisheries, and 

 increased utilization of these and other resources. Furtherance of this policy 

 requires that adequate provision be made for continuing systematic research, 

 studies, and surveys of the ocean and its resources, and of the total marine 

 environment, the development of new and improved techniques, instruments, 

 or equipment for oceanographic research and surveys, the education and training 

 of scientists and technicians through a sustained and effective program, and 

 encouragement of international cooperation in marine research and surveys in 

 the national interest. 



It is further declared to be the policy of the United States to implement the 

 national program through the balanced participation and cooperation of all quali- 

 fied persons, organizations, institutions, agencies, or corporate entities whether 

 governmental, educational, nonprofit, or industrial. 



(b) It is the purpose of this Act to carry out and effectuate the policies de- 

 clared in subsection (a) of this section. 



Sec. 3. (a) In conformity with the provisions of section 2 of this Act, it shall 

 be the duty of the President to — 



(1) issue a statement of national goals with respect to oceanography; 



(2) survey all significant oceanographic activities, including the iwlicies, 

 plans, programs, and accomplishments of all Federal agencies engaged in 

 such activities ; 



(3) develop a comprehensive program of oceanographic activities to be 

 conducted or supported by Federal agencies ; 



(4) designate and fix responsibility for the direction of oceanographic 

 activities ; and 



(5) resolve differences arising among Federal agencies with respect to 

 oceanographic activities. 



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

 dent shall utilize such advisory arrangements, including the Office of Science 

 and Technology, as he may find necessary and appropriate. Departments and 

 agencies concerned with oceanographic problems or having capabilities in the 

 field shall be consulted in planning a Federal program. The views of non- 

 Federal organizations and individuals with capabilities in oceanography shall 

 also be solicited. 



Sec. 4. (a) The President is authorized to appoint an Advisory Committee for 

 Oceanography to consist of not less than seven members. The Committee shall 

 contain adequate representation of scientists selected on the basis of compe- 

 tence from universities and other non-Federal institutions and agencies, and 

 from industry. 



(b) The Advisory Committee shall meet at the call of the President. The 

 Advisory Committee shall review the national program of oceanography and 

 revisions thereof and may make recommendations with respect thereto. 



