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(4) The development and improvement of the capabil- 
ities, performance, use, and efficiency of vehicles, equipment, 
and instruments for use in exploration, research, monitoring 
and prediction, surveys, the recovery of resources, and the 
transmission of energy in the marine and atmospheric 
environment. 
““(5) The advancement of education and training in 
marine and atmospheric science, technology, and technical 
services. 7 
“(6) The advancement of capability to observe and 
predict environmental changes, and ultimately to modify 
the environment, in order to enhance the safety and welfare 
of the public and to permit more efficient use of the oceans 
and the atmosphere. 
“(7) The effective utilization of the scientific and engi- 
neering resources of the Nation, with close cooperation 
among all interested agencies, public and private, in order to 
avoid unnecessary duplication of effort, facilities, and equip- 
ment in marine and atmospheric programs. 
“(8) The preservation of the role of the United States 
as a leader in marine and atmospheric activities and in 
marine resource development and conservation. 
““(9) The cooperation by the United States with other 
nations and with international organizations in marine and 
