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This page provides press information released by and about the Commission, and the federal register notices provide meeting information and a contact for further information. December 17, 2004 This press statement includes the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy’s preliminary assessment of the new U.S. Ocean Action Plan released by the President on December 17, 2004, in response to the Commission’s final report, “An Ocean Blueprint for the 21st Century”. December 15, 2004 This is the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy press statement on the upcoming release of the President’s response to the Commission's final recommendations. September 21, 2004 Commission Chairman Admiral James D. Watkins, USN, (Ret.), testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation on September 21, 2004. His testimony addressed the major recommendations in the Commission’s Final Report. His testimony also highlighted changes incorporated in the Commission’s Final Report. September 20, 2004 U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy Presents Final Report An Ocean Blueprint for the 21st Century The news release announces that the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy submitted its Final Report to President Bush and Congress. September 17, 2004 This media advisory announces the release of the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy's Final Report, An Ocean Blueprint for the 21st Century, to Congress at 3:00 p.m. on September 20, 2004, in Room 192 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The event is open to the media and the public.September 10, 2004 This media advisory announces the release of the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy’s Final Report, An Ocean Blueprint for the 21st Century, on September 20, 2004, and the Senate Commerce Committee hearing on Sept. 21. August 5, 2004 Statement of Admiral James D. Watkins on the Oceans 21 Bill and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act This is the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy statement on the Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act, also known as Oceans 21, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act.July 28, 2004 This news release recaps the highlights from the sixteenth public meeting of the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy on July 22, 2004, in Washington, D.C. July
22, 2004 May 14, 2004 U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy Extends Comment Deadline to June 4, 2004 The U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy announced that it has extended the public comment period on its Preliminary Report to June 4, 2004. The extension applies to governors and all other stakeholders.April 22, 2004 Commission Chairman retired Admiral James D. Watkins, USN, testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation and the Senate Appropriations Committee on April 22, 2004. His testimony addressed the major recommendations in the Commission’s Preliminary Report. Similar written testimony was given at the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee hearing. April 20, 2004 Calling on Congress and President Bush to establish a new national ocean policy that balances use with sustainability, is based on sound science and educational excellence, and moves toward an ecosystem-based management approach is the centerpiece of the Preliminary Report released today by the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy. April 20, 2004
This video summarizes the major themes and highlights of the Preliminary Report by the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy. April 16, 2004 This press statement announces the release of the Preliminary Report by the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy for review by the governors and interested stakeholders and offers an overview of the major recommendations for a new national ocean policy. April 13, 2004 U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy’s Stakeholder Briefing Set for April 19th in Washington, DC This announcement gives details for the stakeholder briefing scheduled for April 19, 2004, from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. at the Center For Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) building, 1800 K Street, NW, Washington, DC. Representatives of stakeholder groups – including non-governmental organizations, academia, government agencies, industry associations, and others – are invited to attend this advance briefing by Commission staff. Presenters will discuss the broad findings, themes, and highlights contained in the Commission’s Preliminary Report. Copies of the Preliminary Report, which is embargoed until April 20, will NOT be distributed at this event. March 25, 2004 This press statement announces that the comment period for the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy's Preliminary Report will run from April 20 to May 21, 2004. A copy of the report and detailed instructions for submitting comments will be available for download on the Documents page of this website on April 20. March 10, 2004 U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy To Release Preliminary Report April 20 This press statement announces that the Commission’s Preliminary Report will be publicly released on April 20, 2004, for review by the governors and interested stakeholders. A copy of the report will be available on the Documents page of this website on April 20. February 13, 2004 A U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy Statement on the Upcoming Release of its Report This press statement announces details on the upcoming release of the report |
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