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Mr. Mosner. Mr. Chairman, I submit that, despite the doubts enun- 
ciated by Dr. DuBridge, his testimony very clearly shows that the 
administration has not as yet made up its mind for a firm recommenda- 
tion either way on NOAA and that it does consider this question a 
high priority question within the administration, and that we can hope 
for some recommendations at an early date. 
I hope that I have correctly interpreted the gentleman’s remarks. 
Mr. Lennon. Thank you, Mr. Mosher. 
Dr. DuBrince. Yes, I will subscribe to your statement. 
Mr. Lennon. Mr. Rogers. 
Mr. Roerrs. Dr. DuBridge, the committee does appreciate your 
being here, of course, and giving us the benefit of your testimony. 
I share the concerns that my colleague Mr. Mosher has expressed 
that the administration will look more closely and try to move more 
rapidly on organization. 
I realize the five programs that they have set for priority are im- 
portant and although some of us might change some of those priori- 
ties, nevertheless it is an indication that the administration is moving 
in this area somewhat. I certainly commend them for doing this. 
May I ask you do the recommendations of the Marine Council 
come to your office ? 
Dr. DuBrivce. Not in any official way. The recommendations of 
the Marine Council go directly to the President. 
Mr. Roerrs. I understand that that would be so with any President. 
Dr. DuBrines. As a member of the White House staff we obviously 
are asked to review all of the scientific recommendations that are 
made. 
Mr. Rocrrs. As a matter of practical handling they would come to 
you and get your views before they go to the President ? 
Dr. DuBrincr. Referred to us for comment; yes. 
Mr. Mosuer. Will the gentleman yield ? 
Mr. Rocrrs. Yes. 
Mr. Mosuer. Does Dr. DuBridge as the science advisor to the 
President sit in on any of the meetings of the Marine Council? 
Dr. DuBriner. Yes. 
Mr. Rogers. Then that report is given to you before it is given to the 
President. 
What about the Wakelin report ? Is the Wakelin committee working 
out of your office ? 
Dr. DuBriper. No; all the task forces in principle are working out 
_of the office of Arthur Burns, who is the coordinator for all the task 
forces, but I have already had discussions with Mr. Wakelin and one 
or two members of his task force as to the general problems they are 
facing so that we will be in close touch. 
Mr. Rogers. Will his report be made to you before finalized ? 
Dr. DuBrince. It will be submitted to Dr. Burns, but I am also sure 
it will be at the same time submitted to us for study and comment. 
Mr. Rogers. Now, I am concerned, Dr. DuBridge, that departmental 
witnesses that we hear, administration witnesses that are coming up, 
keep, for example, repeating to us how vital to the Department of 
Transportation the Coast Guard is. 
Mr. Mosher has mentioned it. We think of the name of the Depart- 
ment of Transportation as being all encompassing, but is it actually ? 
