Ocean Commissions: Ocean Policy Review and Outlook (CRS Report for Congress)
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| Release Date |
Revised June 30, 2006 |
| Report Number |
IB10132 |
| Authors |
John Justus, Eugene H. Buck, Jeffrey Zinn, and Wayne Morrissey, Resources, Science, and Industry Division |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
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Summary:
The Marine Resources and Engineering Development Act of 1966 (P.L. 89-454) stated U.S. marine policy objectives, created a National Council on Marine Resources and Engineering Development, and set up a presidential Commission on Marine Science, Engineering, and Resources (called the Stratton Commission after its chairman, Dr. Julius Stratton). The commission's 1969 final report, 'Our Nation and the Sea: A Plan for National Action', contained recommendations that led to reorganizing federal ocean programs by establishing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), beginning new ocean programs, and strengthening existing ones. [â¦] The U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy convened its inaugural meeting in September 2001, and established a Science Advisory Panel plus four working groups to address issues in the areas of governance; research, education, and marine operations; stewardship; and investment and implementation. After hearing from 440 presenters in 10 cities over 11 months, the U.S. Commission published its final report in two stages. First, in April 2004, the commission released a 'Preliminary Report' for review and comment by the nation's governors and interested stakeholders. Stage two began when the public comment period closed June 4, 2004, and the commission commenced reviewing the comments received from the governors and others. On July 22, 2004, the commission approved changes to its 'Preliminary Report' and directed staff to prepare the final report, officially titled 'An Ocean Blueprint for the 21st Century'. That report, with its recommendations on a coordinated and comprehensive national ocean policy, was delivered to the President and Congress on September 20, 2004. On December 17, 2004, the President submitted to Congress the 'U.S. Ocean Action Plan', his formal response to the recommendations of the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy.
