Marine Science Engineering and Resource Development Act

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Marine Science, Engineering, and Resource Development Act - Establishes in the Executive Office of the President, a National Council on Marine Science, Engineering and Resource Development. Makes it the duty of the President, with the advice and assistance of the Council, to: (1) survey significant marine science activities of the Federal government; (2) develop a comprehensive program of marine resource development activities; (3) establish lines of responsibility and insure cooperation among Federal departments and agencies engaged in marine science activities; (4) undertake a study of new legal problems arising from the use of the marine environment, and certain other impact studies; (5) review annually all Federal marine science activities; (6) distribute research funds in promotion of the marine science program. Requires the Council to establish an Advisory Panel on Marine Science, Engineering, and Resource Development to review the activities of the Council. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act.

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 26 January 1977

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