In an op-ed published today in The Hill, NOPC Managing Director Jack Belcher talked about the nation’s new ocean policy that was established by Executive Order on June 19, 2018: With the signing of an executive order on ocean policy, President Trump last week took an important step forward in securing lasting benefits from the nation’s [...]
Archive | June, 2018
WH Releases Fact Sheet on New Executive Order
Following today’s release of the Executive Order Regarding the Ocean Policy to Advance the Economic, Security, and Environmental Interests of the United States, the White House today issued a Fact Sheet providing additional information on the effects of the order. The Fact Sheet is accessible here.
NOPC Releases Statement on Executive Order
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jack Belcher: (713) 337-8818 In response to today’s Executive Order Regarding the Ocean Policy to Advance the Economic, Security, and Environmental Interests of the United States, National Ocean Policy Coalition Managing Director Jack Belcher has issued the following statement: “Today’s action is a welcome development that embraces principles we all agree on, such [...]
Groups Around the Country Applaud New Executive Action
In response to the Executive Order Regarding the Ocean Policy to Advance the Economic, Security, and Environmental Interests of the United States, stakeholder groups from around the country including the following have issued statements in support of the action. “We strongly support the Trump Administration’s action to remove this burden on Western businesses and citizens by vacating [...]
President Issues Executive Order on Ocean Policy
The President of the United States today issued an Executive Order Regarding the Ocean Policy to Advance the Economic, Security, and Environmental Interests of the United States. The Executive Order promotes improved public access to marine data and information, interagency coordination, and engagement with marine industries, the science and technology community, and other ocean stakeholders. [...]
