DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOIl)—Continued 
PROGRAM TITLE AND PURPOSE 
Sedimentology and Placer Mineral Deposits 
The detailed investigation of offshore sediments, particularly in 
the Arctic, that contain heavy metals, as part of placer deposit 
assessment. Investigation and delineation of sands, gravels, and 
elements contained or distributed therein. : 
Lead agency: U.S. Geological Survey. 
Participating: Various Federal and State agencies and universities. 
Great Lakes and Marine Sport Fisheries Research 
Research into the dynamics of fish populations, life cycles, and 
behavior; the effects and control of the sea lamprey populations 
of the Great Lakes; angler and commercial harvests; and environ- 
mental changes and their effects. 
Lead agency: Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife. 
Participating: Various Federal and State agencies. 
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 
Underwater Safety Program 
To assure the safety of nonmilitary undersea activities through 
vessel and station regulation and inspection; to maintain knowl- 
edge of ongoing undersea operations; and to provide undersea 
Search and Rescue (SAR) services. To manage frequency allo- 
cations in the undersea acoustic communications frequency 
spectrum. Coordinate Coast Guard undersea mission support. 
Lead agency: Coast Guard. 
REMARKS 
Currently using divers; submersible or 
habitat operations may be indicated 
in certain circumstances; no specific 
fund allocation for platforms use; in- 
termittent need for platforms. 
Potential use of platforms for process 
studies; coordinated with NOAA Na- 
tional Marine Fisheries Service pro- 
grams; no specific fund allocated for 
platform use. 
(DOT) 
Potential for issuing regulations on 
diving and facilities; may lead to a 
civil rescue capability; may be occa- 
sional platform use, although no funds 
are so allocated. 
ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION (AEC) 
Estuarine and Adjacent Area Ecological and Radiological Studies 
The study of the marine environment and its life forms with 
particular emphasis on the effects of radioactivity on the eco- 
systems. 
Supporting activities: Contractors. 
Oceanic Processes and Populations 
The study of Continental Shelf and deep currents, sediment 
transport, and shelf and deep fish populations as they may 
affect, or be affected by, radioactive material transport. 
Supporting activities: Contractors. 
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Respond primarily to unsolicited pro- 
posals and can fund platform utiliza- 
tion as part of overall research pro- 
gram; platform use impeded by pro- 
portionately high cost for short-dura- 
tion use; no specific amount set aside 
for manned undersea activities. 
