OCS Scientific Committee Meeting Summary - Environmental
Studies Program
Environmental study highlights in the regions and the summary from the planning
workshop held in October 2000 by the Arctic Monitoring Subcommittee would be presented
later. On the second day of the meetings, the SC reviewed the regional study plans for
next year along with the environmental questions the MMS is trying to answer to help it
manage OCS mineral development in as safe and environmentally sound manner as possible.
The MMS looks forward to the SC assistance on some of the key challenges it faces as it
attempts to formulate research plans on many present and upcoming complex issues. Ms.
Kallaur thanked the SC for helping the MMS achieve its goals in the past and looks forward
to working with the SC in the future.
For more information, contact Julie Reynolds.
