in understanding large-scale atmospheric behaviour and to emphasize ap- 

 plying this knowledge, together with small-scale information, to deliver 

 better forecasts and warnings. NACOA therefore RECOMMENDS that: 

 Increased priority be placed on smaller-scale meteorological phe- 

 nomena, on disseminating routine local forecasts, and on monitor- 

 ing public response to weather forecasts and warnings. 



NACOA FINDS that, although we appear to stand on the threshold of 

 practical weather modification, and some facets are operational, in other 

 applications a great deal of complex research still needs to be done. Unless 

 the scientific manpower and funding are better directed, we assuredly will 

 continue to make very slow progress towards weather control. NACOA 

 therefore reiterates its RECOMMENDATIONS of last year that: 



The many small programs in weather modification now scattered 

 widely through the Federal agencies be focused and coordinated 

 under NOAA's lead; basic cloud physics and dynamics be given 

 higher priority; and that the legal, social, and economic impact of 

 weather modification be thoroughly examined and appropriate reg- 

 ulatory and licensing legislation be sought. 



NACOA FINDS to its distress that national objectives for U.S. domes- 

 tic and international fisheries are in disarray. NACOA therefore REC- 

 OMMENDS: 



Passage of High Seas Fisheries Bills such as HR 4760 and S 1069; 

 development of a national plan for use of the national fishery re- 

 sources by the Secretaries of Commerce and Interior; that interna- 

 tional agreements incorporate effective mechanisms for conserva- 

 tion and greater awareness of the problem of uniform international 

 enforcement; and continued support of the species approach in 

 the coming Law of the Sea Conference. 



NACOA OBSERVES that the Federal Budget crisis is less severe than 



it appeared to be in January. NACOA therefore strongly URGES that: 



The President direct a reconsideration of high priority needs in 



ocean and atmospheric affairs as part of the 1975 budget review 



and restoration of selected reductions and postponements. 



