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may be made to the coastal States on up to a 50-percent matching basis 

 for developing a comprehensive management program for the coastal 

 zone. Upon approval by the Secretary of the Interior of a coastal 

 State's management program, operational grants may be made to the 

 coastal State on a matching basis for the purpose of implementing 

 the program. The new section provides for a continuing review by the 

 Secretary of the coastal States' performance in the implementation of 

 the State management program. 



The Bureau of the Budget advises that the enactment of this legis- 

 lation would be in accord with the program of the President. 

 Sincerely yours, 



Walter J. Hickel, Secretary of the Interior. 



