Major Recommendations 
This chapter includes summaries of highlight 
recommendations which are applicable to the 
broad sector of ocean industries. 
|. NEED FOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE 
The Government and industry long have 
worked together at all levels in marine-oriented 
activities. To aid in the design and implementation 
of a meaningful National program future Govern- 
ment planning should continue to encourage and 
anticipate information and advice from industry. 
The Government also should solicit information 
and guidance from the States and the academic 
community. This need will increase as ocean re- 
source development accelerates with an accom- 
panying increase in multiple use conflicts. 
The present need for closer cooperation has 
intensified for several reasons: 
—Development of ocean resources is accelerating. 
—This rapid development, accompanied by in- 
creased awareness of the ocean’s vast potential and 
concern with pollution and conservation, requires 
the most efficient mobilization of the Nation’s 
capability. Much of this capability already exists 
both without and within the Government, includ- 
ing extensive facilities, trained manpower, and 
experience in the development and use of marine 
resources. 
—The accelerated development of marine resources 
has revealed that it is imperative to achieve 
understanding between multiple users in order to 
define the present and anticipated scope of con- 
flicts and to recommend suitable mechanisms for 
resolving them. 
The Commission was charged by Congress to 
recommend an adequate National marine science 
program and a Governmental organizational plan 
to carry it out. In determining the nature of this 
organization, the panel finds that provision should 
be made to allow meaningful participation of 
industry, the States, and the academic community 
in planning, execution, and review of this program. 
Recommendation: 
An advisory committee composed of representa- 
tives appointed by the President from private 
industry, States and regions, and the academic 
community should be statutorily created. This 
committee would participate in the establishment 
of National marine goals and objectives and 
provide continuing guidance to the Federal Gov- 
ernment. 
ll. NEED FOR CONSOLIDATION OF FED- 
ERAL FUNCTIONS 
Many Federal agencies have responsibilities in 
the ocean, but to date no strong focus and in some 
instances no clear delineation of responsibility 
exist. 
Federal programs and functions should be 
consolidated to: 
—Enable improved planning and direction of 
marine programs. 
—Provide more efficient and meaningful services 
through better utilization of Government man- 
power, funds, and facilities. 
—Permit more efficient conduct of non-military 
research and development required for expanded 
marine activities. 
—Provide a means for handling special problems 
related to small, ocean-oriented businesses of 
critical importance. 
—Provide a focus for information and technology 
exchange. 
—Aid in training and education of required man- 
power. 
Recommendation: 
Many marine functions of existing agencies and 
bureaus should, wherever possible, be consolidated 
to improve the effectiveness of the Government’s 
participation in a National marine program. 
