U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy - Joint Ocean Commission Initiative

Detailed Costs Associated with Recommendationsof the U.S. <strong>Commission</strong> on Ocean Policy (continued)Ongoing1st Year CostAnnual Cost(millions of(millions ofRec.dollars)Commentsdollars)Chapter 29: Advancing International Ocean Science and Policy29–1 accede to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea min min29–2 review ocean-related components of the UNConvention on Biological Diversity min min29–3 establish an interagency committee within the National min minOcean Council focused on international ocean policy29–4 assess emerging international ocean-related min minmanagement challenges29–5 improve the State Department’s integration of $0.900 $1.950scientific expertise in ocean-related fields (staff trainingand borrowed personnel)29–6* participate in international ocean science organizations * * * funds included in Rec. 25–1and programs29–7 assist U.S. scientists conducting research in international $0.360 $0.900or foreign waters (staff and budget)29–8 enhance ocean science and management capacity $2.000 $5.000in other nationsChapter 29 Total $3.260 $7.850Chapter 30: Funding Needs and Possible Sources30–1 a) create the Ocean Policy Trust Fund min minb) provide support for state, territorial, and tribal $500.000 $1,000.000ocean and coastal responsibilities30–2 compile biennial ocean budget reports min minChapter 30 Total $500.000 $1,000.000GRAND TOTAL $1,536.072 $3,869.944“TBD” to be determined, indicates that future funds are likely to be required, but the amount can only be determined after further review“min” indicates that the cost is either zero or small enough to be absorbed within existing budgets* indicates that some or all of the costs are included in another recommendation# indicates that some or all of the recommendation’s costs are of national scope and are not included here($xx) numbers in parentheses are not included in totalsG 12A N O CEAN B LUEPRINT FOR THE 21ST C ENTURY