Stewardship of the Ocean, Our Coasts, and the Great Lakes
Creates National Ocean Council and Requires Coastal Spatial Planning
What it does
Agencies must implement the Task Force recommendations under a new National Ocean Council and participate in certified coastal and marine spatial planning.
Real-world impact
- Creates a federal council to guide ocean and coastal decision-making.
- Agencies must prepare public annual reports on actions implementing the order.
- Regional plans identify suitable areas to reduce conflicts and protect ecosystems.
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Summary
This order adopts the Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force recommendations and creates a National Ocean Council to guide federal policy for the ocean, coasts, and Great Lakes.
It directs executive departments and agencies to implement those recommendations, take part in coastal and marine spatial planning, and follow Council-certified regional plans. Agencies must publish annual reports, share information, and work with regional advisory and governance committees to protect and restore marine ecosystems and support sustainable uses.
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