OCS Scientific Committee
1999 Meeting Summary - Environmental Studies Program
Session: Overview of FY 2001-2002 Annual Study Plans
Mr. Jim Cimato, Environmental Studies Branch, stated that the Annual Study Plans have
been developed by the Regions and Headquarters to describe proposed studies which will
support ongoing and planned OCS Program activities. Annual Study Plans briefly describe
regional OCS Program activities, environmental issues and information needs, and available
information and ongoing research as the basis for identifying research proposed for the
future. Study plans are for planning purposes only and do not imply commitment by the
Agency as many factors are subject to change. The current annual study plans are developed
based on the Environmental Studies Program National Strategic Plan (1998-2002) which
analyzed and summarized a wide variety of environmental concerns and issues on a national
scale by identifying emerging and ongoing program areas.
Cleve Cowles presenting
Alaska OCS Study Plans.
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