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our coastal problems, an approach which recognizes the interests of 

 the Nation and coastal zone State. 



I am particularly pleased to see that of the $250 million annual 

 Coastal Energy Facility Impact Fund, 20 percent for $50 million, is 

 earmarked foV planning for energj^ facilities and assessment of their 

 impact. 



Such preparation marks a significant step ahead in this country. 

 In the past we have blithely assumed that introduction of a major 

 plant such as a refinerj' was an unmixed blessing. There would be new 

 jobs, new income and business would boom. In those days, we did not 

 calculate the environmental costs. Now we not only count such impacts, 

 we also are concerned about the impact on the community as a social 

 structure. Through the planning assistance provided by S. 586, we will 

 be able to take a hard look at the cost and benefit relationship for local 

 communities and State governments providing the basic support for 

 such facilities. 



There is one final aspect of S. 586 which I would like to call to the 

 attention of the Senate. This is the bill's recognition that not only our 

 East and West coasts and gulf areas, but also the coastal zones of States 

 which border the Great Lakes, will be faced with problems as a result 

 of decisions on siting of energy facilities. 



For this reason, I am especially pleased to see that we have in this 

 bill a broad definition of energy facilities for which assistance may 

 be granted when adverse impacts can be shown, thus making the Great 

 Lakes coastal States eligible for grants under the Coastal Energy 

 Facility Impact Fund. 



The Great Lakes States have a major stake in the success of the 

 coastal zone management effort and, in fact, have already recorded 

 significant progress in perfecting their programs. It is essential that 

 the impacts from major energ^^ facilities such as powerplants and re- 

 fineries which are located on the Great Lakes be included in the assist- 

 ance provisions of this bill, as well as the serious effects likely to flow 

 from the introduction of offshore operations into new frontier areas 

 along the ocean coastal areas. 



]\Ir. President, I urge that my colleagues give their most careful 

 consideration and support, to this bill. 



ISlr. JopixsTON. Mr. President, will the Senator yield for the purpose 

 of putting in what I believe is a mutually-agreed-upon amendment, at 

 which point the Senator can then discuss the whole package? 



Mr. Stea'ens. Yes. I am happy to. 



]Mr. HoLLiNGS. I yield to the Senator from Louisiana. 



Mr. JoHxsTON. Mr. President, I have an amendment, which I send 

 to the desk, and ask that it be stated. 



The Prestdino Officer. The amendment will be stated. 



The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to read the amendment. 



Mr. Johnston. Mr. President. I ask unanimous consent that fur- 

 ther reading of the amendment be dispensed with. 



The Presidixg Officer. Without objection, it is so ordered. 



The amendment is as follows : 



S. 686 



On page 25, commenoing at line 21, strike out all through page 28, line 7, 

 and insert in lieu thereof the following : 



