Commission sees as the best option. It is important 

 that this role be clearly recognized. 



Although the proposed program set forth in the 

 foregoing is not appUcable to the Outer Conti- 

 nental Shelf the National pohcies and guidehnes 

 set forth in earlier sections of this chapter appear 

 equally valid on the shelf as within the territorial 

 sea. 



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Figure 2. Our Nation and the sea meet at the 

 coastal zone. Sound management must be built 

 upon a strong foundation responsible to and 

 serving the public. (Coast Guard photo) 



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