Move ocean survey work to the Coast Guard and Geological Survey
What the document says“These functions could be transferred to the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Geological Survey to increase efficiency.”
The chapter notes that survey operations have historically accounted for almost half the National Ocean Service budget, and separately asks that the expansion of the National Marine Sanctuaries System be reviewed.
What the document actually says“These functions could be transferred to the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Geological Survey to increase efficiency.”
That sentence, in plain words
Two other agencies could take on this work.
What this is about
One office charts the seabed and coasts. That is about half its budget. The book says two other agencies could do it.
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