DECLARATION OF POLICY.

SEC. 3103. DECLARATION OF POLICY. Section 202 (33 U.S.C. 1121) is amended as follows: (1) Subsection (a) is amended— (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) as paragraphs (4), (5), and (6), respectively; and (B) by inserting before paragraph (4) (as redesignated) the following: “(1) The national interest requires a strategy to— “(A) provide for the understanding and wise use of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources and the environment; “(B) foster economic competitiveness; “(C) promote public stewardship and wise economic development of the coastal ocean and its margins, the Great Lakes, and the exclusive economic zone; “(D) understand global environmental processes; and “(E) promote domestic and international cooperative solutions to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes issues. “(2) Investment in a strong program of research, education, training, technology transfer, and public service is essential for this strategy. “(3) The expanding use and development of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources resulting from growing coastal area populations and the increasing pressures on the coastal and Great Lakes environment challenge the ability of the United States to manage such resources wisely.”. 101 STAT. 1470 (2) Subsection (b) is amended by striking “ocean and coastal resources” and all that follows through the end of such subsection and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources by providing assistance to promote a strong educational base, responsive research and training activities, broad and prompt dissemination of knowledge and techniques, and multidisciplinary approaches to environmental problems.”.