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a consequence of the competence and diligence of the individuals, but 
also by virtue of the bringing together of what had been separated 
points of view from science and industry, from Government and uni- 
versities, and the Federal agencies that were mission-oriented and non- 
mission-oriented. 
It provided a magnificent oportunity that was fully realized for 
melding these divergent views and opinions and forging a report that 
is truly an outstanding contribution to the country in the marine 
sciences. 
Mr. Lennon. Would you agree with me that they have stimulated 
a number of our Government agencies in the direction that we all 
hope to go in the national interest related to the oceanic environment ? 
Dr. Gauurr. No question that that is true. 
Mr. Lennon. Regardless of what may be done as a result of the 
legislative and executive action? 
Dr. Gatirr. I might say that my colleague, Dr. Wallen, just noted 
sotto voce, that the Smithsonian was one of the groups that had been 
stimulated. 
Mr. Lennon. You don’t need any motivation or any inspiration or 
any suggestion that you be moved into some agency, but I think it has 
stimulated a lot of agencies to move in this field. 
Dr. Gatier. It has, sir. 
Mr. Lennon. I get the word every day. 
Thank you, gentlemen. 
Mr. Counsel. 
Mr. Crrnean. Have you, Doctor, and your associates, had an oppor- 
tunity to examine H.R. 12347 ? 
Dr, GatiEr. Yes. 
Mr. Curnean. Have you any suggestions or comments to make as to 
specific recommendations ? 
Dr. Gatter. Yes, sir, Mr. Clingan. 
May I defer to my colleague, Crane Miller, who has examined the 
bill in its specifics. 
Mr. Crrnean. Mr. Miller, have you reduced these comments to writ- 
ing In any way ? 
Mr. Mintzer. Yes, I have, which I would like to offer at this time. 
Mr. Chairman, I would like to offer some personal comments on cer- 
tain social and environmental research implications of the Commis- 
sion’s report, and to propose some changes in H.R. 13247, which I 
feel might strengthen it. 
The Commission report, as well as this bill, called for a comprehen- 
sive, coordinated, and continuing national program in marine and at- 
mospheric science, technology, and technical services for the benefit 
of mankind. 
The report, and the Commission’s panel reports, were organized and 
written not only with science and technology in mind, but also the so- 
cial problems inherent in man’s use of resources and the use of the 
marine and atmospheric environments. Thus, legal, economic, political, 
and other social implications, in addition to science and technology, 
permeate the report. 
Mr. Lennon. Right at that point, Doctor, can you separate these 
things? I don’t see how they can be separated. Do you? 
