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January 30, 2012

White House NOC issues National Ocean Policy draft (Oil & Gas Journal)

01/23/2012
By Nick Snow
Washington Editor

The White House’s National Ocean Council issued a National Ocean Policy draft on Jan. 12 that describes actions the federal government might take to address the most pressing challenges facing oceans and US coasts, as well as the Great Lakes.

The proposals focus on nine priority objectives, describe possible actions and their intended outcomes, outline key milestones, identify key agencies and other responsible entities, and list time frames. Comments will be accepted through Feb. 27.

The strategy is based on Ecosystem-Based Management (EBM), which the draft described as an integrated resource management approach that considers the entire ecosystem, including humans.

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January 10, 2012

OIRA Watch

Some two dozen legislative proposals to improve the regulatory process are under consideration by the Congress.  Nonetheless, the immediate relief needed for job creation can come though OIRA.

Accordingly  we have launched an interactive public docket (IPD), OIRA Watch,  aimed at demonstrating the need for OIRA to act on particular issues of interest.

The impact of any “Watch” site is heavily depending upon the credibility of its sponsor; please view CRE’s credentials, giving particular attention to the information contained in this link.

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