A resolution to authorize a National Ocean Policy Study.

(LATEST SUMMARY)

Authorizes the Senate Committee on Commerce to make a full and complete study and investigation of national ocean policy for the purpose of: (1) determining current and prospective national capabilities in the oceans; (2) determining the adequacy of current Federal programs relating to the oceans; (3) establishing policies to achieve the goal of full utilization and conservation of living resources of the oceans and recommending solutions to problems in marine fisheries and their management; (4) assessing the needs for new policies for the development and utilization of the non-living resources of the oceans; (5) encouraging implementation of coastal zone management; (6) establishing a comprehensive national policy for the purpose of understanding and protecting the global ocean environment through education, exploration, research, and international cooperation; and (7) making an assessment of proposals for, and current negotiations with respect to, achieving adequate national and international jurisdiction over the oceans.

Makes provision for members of other committees to participate as ex officio members of the Committee on Commerce for purposes of this study.