1248 
We believe the policies and objectives set forth, and the new agency proposed,. 
will give desirable impetus to a long needed national program. Our only reserva- 
tion to the bill at this time is that the proposed shift of the Coast Guard from 
the Department of Transportation to the new agency may not prove to be neces- 
sary to the accomplishment of the objectives in Oceanie and Atmospheric 
programs, and could, if consummated, work to the disadvantage of the Depart- 
ment of Transportation in its efforts to rebuild our sea transport capability and 
maximize its integration with other transportation systems. 
We wish you success with the proposed Bill and thank you again for offering 
RCA Defense Electronic Products an opportunity to comment. 
Sincerely, 
J. G. MULLEN, 
Manager, Advertising & Customer Relations.. 
THE IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE OF AMERICA, 
GLENVIEW, ILL., November 17, 1969. 
Hon. ALTON LENNON, 
Chairman, Subcommittee on Oceanography, Committee on Merchant Marine and 
Fisheries, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. 
DEAR Mr. CHAIRMAN: We have been asked to express our views on H.R. 13247 
“To amend the Marine Resources and Hngineering Development Act of 1966”, 
which we understand will be before your Committee shortly. 
The League can support the general policy and objectives of the proposed Act, 
but would oppose the transfer of the Bureau of Commercial Fisheries and the 
marine and anadromous fish programs of the BSFW to a new agency. While 
some commercial aspects of the Bureau of Commercial Fisheries program might 
be transferred out of Interior, we believe the marine and fresh water resources 
management programs should be kept together with other basic resource agencies. 
of Interior to which they are so closely tied. 
Your long time concern and effective leadership in all these matters are greatly: 
appreciated by the Izaak Walton League. 
Sincerely, 
J. W. PENFOLD, 
Conservation Director. 
SEPTEMBER 15, 1969.. 
Hon. Atton LENNON, 
House of Representatives, 
Washington, D.C. 
DEAR Mr. LENNON: I am writing to you to comment on Bill HR13247 which. 
I recently reviewed. 
As a segment of industry, interested in the exploration and productive new 
uses of the ocean, I believe Bill HR13247 contains the essential features and 
required functions to equip a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency to. 
provide world leadership in our ocean endeavors. 
I am, personally, very keenly aware of the amount of liaison, coordination, 
and management expertise which will be necessary in building a strong program. 
Oceanographie activities have progressed to-date but in a rather helter-skelter 
uncoordinated wasteful way. 
Sincerely yours, 
ARTHUR L. MARKEL, 
Vice President and General Manager. 
WASHINGTON, D.C. August 27, 1969. 
Hon. ALTON LENNON, 
Chairman, Subcommittee on Oceanography, House Committee on Merchant 
Marine and Fisheries, Washington, D.C. 
DeEAaR Mr. CHAIRMAN: I am pleased to respond te your gracious invitation 
to comment on current U.S. Policy relating to oceanography and the marine 
sciences. 
I first took an interest in the importance of the ocean some ten years ago when 
the National Academy of Sciences called attention to our neglect in studying. 
the sea and its potential to serve human needs. The Congress sought to correct 
