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May 14, 2004 Press Statement
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U.S.
Commission on Ocean Policy
Extends Comment Deadline to
June 4, 2004
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy
today 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.
In making
the announcement, the Commission underscored its intention to move
ahead, beginning in late May, with its internal process for analyzing
comments and presenting a Final Report to the President and Congress
this summer.
The comment
period on the Commission's Preliminary Report
represents only one of several opportunities
that governors and other stakeholders have
had, and will continue to have, to express
their views on the development of a national ocean policy. The Commission's
15 public meetings, including nine regional
hearings, provided an initial opportunity
for input and over 440 individuals participated in those forums.
Further, in the 90-day period after receiving the Commissionís
Final Report, the President is directed by the Oceans
Act of 2000 to consult
with state and local governments, and other non-Federal interests, prior
to submitting to Congress his statement of
proposals to implement or respond to the Commissionís
recommendations.
The Commission
urges all states and stakeholders to provide their comments as quickly
as possible to allow ample time for review and consideration of their
comments.
Contact:
Scott Treibitz 703/276-2772 ext.11
David Roscow 703/276-2772 ext. 21
Kate Naughten 202/309-5476
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