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 2001 OCS Scientific Committee Meeting
Summary
OCEAN Activities Update
One of the key provisions of the Oceans Act of 2001 is the establishment of a 16-
member Commission on Ocean Policy to make recommendations for a coordinated and
comprehensive national ocean policy to Congress and the President by late October, 2002.
According to language in the Act, the President should appoint the Commission no later
than April 20, 2001. The President will appoint the Commission based on the following
formula:
 | 4 members from a list of 8 nominees submitted by the House majority; |
| 4 members from a list of 8 nominees submitted by the House majority; |
| 2 members from a list of 4 nominees submitted by the Senate minority; |
| 2 members from a list of 4 nominees submitted by the House minority; and |
| 4 members selected at the discretion of the President. |
Dr. Turgeon reported on that as of this date, no Commission appointments have yet been
made.
Ken Turgeon presents his speech to the SAC.
For more information, contact Julie Reynolds.
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