public comment, june 2003, ocean conservancy, roger rufe

July 2, 2003 Admiral James D. Watkins U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy 1120 20th St., NW Suite 200 North Washington, DC 20036 Dear Admiral Watkins, I am pleased to present the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy with The Ocean Conservancy’s recommendations for reforming the nation’s ocean policy. The attached document contains recommendations for several of the topics discussed during the Commission’s three deliberation meetings in Washington, DC. I hope that the Commission and your staff will seriously consider our suggestions. The Ocean Conservancy looks forward to continuing our dialogue during the Commission’s deliberations. Please don’t hesitate to contact me, or members of my staff, if you have questions or would like additional assistance. Sincerely, Roger T. Rufe, Jr. President June 27, 2003 U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy Comments on Proposed Draft Recommendations I. INTRODUCTION The Ocean Conservancy is pleased to have this opportunity to provide formal written comments on the Commission on Ocean Policy’s proposed draft recommendations and requests that these comments be included as part of the record. The Ocean Conservancy (TOC) urges that the Commission carefully consider the recommendations contained in the Pew Oceans ission’s final report. II. GUIDING PRINCIPLES / DEFINITIONS Sustainability • The Commission’s definition should acknowledge the environmental degradation that has already ...