PUBLIC LAW 106-256—AUG. 7, 2000 114 STAT. 649 of all existing Federal programs related to ocean and coastal activities, including a description of each program, the current funding for the program, linkages to other Federal programs, and a projection of the funding level for the program for each of the next 5 fiscal years beginning after the report is submitted. SEC. 6. DEFINITIONS. 33 USC 857-19 In this Act: (1) MARINE ENVIRONMENT.— The term "marine environment" includes— (A) the oceans, including coastal and offshore waters; (B) the continental shelf; and (C) the Great Lakes. (2) OCEAN AND COASTAL RESOURCE.— The term "ocean and coastal resource" means any living or non-living natural, historic, or cultural resource found in the marine environment. (3) COMMISSION.— The term "Commission" means the Commission on Ocean Policy established by section 3. SEC 7. EFFECTIVE DATE. 33 USC 857-19 This Act shall become effective on January 20, 2001. Approved August 7, 2000. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2327: SENATE REPORTS: No. 106-301 (Comm. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 146 (2000): June 26, considered and passed Senate. July 25, considered and passed House. WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 36 (2000): Aug. 7, Presidential remarks and statement.
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