Ocean Policy To Advance the Economic, Security, and Environmental Interests of the United States

2018-06-22Executive Order 13840
Signed by: Donald Trump
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Headline: Establishes Ocean Policy Committee to Coordinate Federal Ocean Activities

What it does: Federal agencies must cooperate with the new Ocean Policy Committee, coordinate ocean-related activities, and review regulations within 90 days for consistency with this order.

Real World Impact:
  • Creates a federal committee to guide ocean policy and public data sharing.
  • Requires agencies to review and update regulations within 90 days.
  • Promotes shared systems for ocean research, coastal, and Great Lakes information.
Topics: ocean policy, federal coordination, data sharing, marine science, coastal management

Summary

This order directs the federal government to improve coordination on ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes matters by creating an interagency Ocean Policy Committee and promoting better public access to marine data and information.

Federal departments and agencies must cooperate with the Committee, review regulations within 90 days for consistency with this order, and support common systems for sharing ocean research and management information. The order aims to advance economic, security, and environmental benefits tied to ocean industries and coastal communities.

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