Great Lakes Commission comments on Ocean Commission report

The Great Lakes Commission has responded to the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy's invitation for comments on its Preliminary Report.

Released by the U.S. Commission on April 20, 2004, this document presents preliminary findings and recommendations for a new, coordinated, and comprehensive national ocean policy. The public comment period for the Preliminary Report closed on June 4, 2004.

Comments (PDF) submitted by the Great Lakes Commission, under the signature of Chair Sam Speck, are posted.

The Great Lakes Commission, chaired by Samuel W. Speck (Ohio), is a nonpartisan, binational compact agency created by state and U.S. federal law and dedicated to promoting a strong economy, healthy environment and high quality of life for the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence region and its residents. The Commission consists of state legislators, agency officials, and governors' appointees from its eight member states. Associate membership for Ontario and Québec was established through the signing of a "Declaration of Partnership." The Commission maintains a formal Observer program involving U.S. and Canadian federal agencies, tribal authorities, binational agencies and other regional interests. The Commission offices are located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.