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with their statutory missions. Such portions are those either 
initially proposed by an agency for support, or added by mutual 
agreement between the agency, DOC, and the joint panel. 
6. DOC will undertake funding needed to fill out the remaining 
important components of the total program plan consistent with 
its statutory missions. Area studies of transfer processes 
represent one such component, "' i 
The intention of the Council is to stimulate activity and provide 
effective leadership and coordination of the air/sea interaction program, 
I am glad to endorse the Council's statement, which should serve to. 
amplify Dr. Wiesner's earlier memoranda on the subject and should 
clarify the relationship of DOC to the other agencies in this area, 
|. a 
Donald F. Hornig 
