Federal plan for ocean pollution research, development, and monitoring: fiscal years 1992-1996

The National Ocean Pollution Program is the composite of all programs funded by the Federal Government that conduct marine pollution research, development, or monitoring activities. Activities are funded by 11 Federal departments and independent agencies (a twelfth department, State, does no domestic pollution funding) and include studies pertaining to pollution in coastal areas, estuaries, open oceans, and the Great Lakes. This Plan represents the fifth document in the continuing interagency planning process called for in the National Ocean Pollution Planning Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-273), as amended. As required by the Act, a comprehensive 5-year Plan for the overall Federal effort is prepared and updated every 3 years. This Plan identifies national marine pollution needs and problems, analyzes the extent to which Federal programs assist in meeting these needs and solving the problems, and makes recommendations for improving the National Ocean Pollution Program.