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REPORT BY THE


Comptroller General


OF THE UNITED STATES


Congressional Guidance And Better

Federal Coordination Would

Improve Marine Mammal Management



Because of growing concern over the survival
and well-being of marine mammals, the Con-
gress passed the Marine Mammal Protection
Act in October 1972. GAO selected five
species to review the effectiveness of the regu-
latory actions of the Departments of Com-
merce and the Interior and also the efforts of
the Marine Mammal Commission which over-
sees the regulatory and research activities of
Federal agencies in carrying out the act's
provisions.

Federal and State actions have been initiated
to help ensure the protection, conservation
and, in some cases, recovery of marine mam-
mals; however, progress has been slow and im-
provements are needed to satisfactorily meet
the act's objectives and goals. GAO believes a
number of changes need to be made in the act
and in the regulatory agencies' administration
of the program.

GAO recommends amendments to the act
and agency action to improve program
administration.


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   lCcoU1'4V                                                      MAY 11, 1981

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