Archive | February, 2012

Alaska Journal of Commerce: NOAA, Administration Press On With Ocean Policy Changes – Feb. 27, 2012

Alaska Journal of Commerce: NOAA, Administration Press On With Ocean Policy Changes Congress refused last year to fund a $27 million budget request to implement President Barack Obama’s new National Ocean Policy, but that isn’t stopping the administration from moving forward with the plan…

NOPC Submits Comments on the National Ocean Policy Draft Implementation Plan

National Ocean Policy Coalition: Comments on the National Ocean Policy Draft Implementation Plan On February 27, 2012, the National Ocean Policy Coalition electronically submitted comments to the National Ocean Council on the National Ocean Policy Draft Implementation Plan…

National Ocean Council: Another Step Toward Ocean Stewardship – February 1, 2012

National Ocean Council: Another Step Toward Ocean Stewardship In another important step toward implementing President Obama’s National Ocean Policy, the National Ocean Council has determined it will formally include Regional Fishery Management Councils in regionally based coastal and marine spatial planning. The participation of the councils will ensure their valuable expertise is part of the [...]