Summary Report June 4-6, 2013 Washington, DC www.CapitolHillOceanWeek.org Agenda Tuesday, June 4, 2013 Opening Keynote The Honorable Kathryn D. Sullivan, Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere

How Vulnerable Are We? A Timeline for the Changing Coast Austin Becker, Ph.D. Candidate, Emmett Interdisciplinary Program in Environment & Resources, Stanford University

Photo Credit: Office of Sen. Whitehouse Kelly Burks-Copes, Research Ecologist and Project Manager, Environmental Laboratory, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers “The ocean can do a lot of things, Lindene Patton, Chief Climate Product Officer, Zurich Insurance but it can’t speak for itself.” The New Normal: – Senator , Adapting to Coastal Risks 2013 Leadership Award Honoree The Honorable Joe Garcia, Member of Congress, FL-26 Alessandra Score, Lead Scientist, EcoAdapt Now in its 12th year, Capitol Hill Ocean Week® Michael Cohen, Vice President for Government Affairs, Renaissance Re is the premier ocean conference held annually in Jessica Grannis, Staff Attorney, Georgetown Climate Center, Washington, D.C. Over three days, more than Georgetown University Law Center 550 attendees heard from Members of Congress, Michael Marrella, Director, Waterfront and Open Space Planning Division, Department of City Planning, New York City researchers, industry, and state and local leaders John D. Schelling, Earthquake/Tsunami/Volcano Program Manager, about the most vital ocean issues that must be Washington Military Department Emergency Management Division addressed by our society. Pulling from a broad David Waggonner, President, Waggonner & Ball Architects range of ocean and coastal topics, sessions this year examined how cooperation in a variety of sectors A Focus on Coastal Communities: New Paradigms for Federal Service helps build ecological, economic, and social resilience Piper Crowell, Legislative Director, Office of Congressman Jared Huffman, CA-02 in and beyond America’s coastal communities. Braxton Davis, Director, North Carolina Division of Coastal Utilizing the resources at our new venue, the Management Newseum’s Knight Conference Center, CHOW® Derrin Babb-Brott, Director, National Ocean Council, Executive Office of the President 2013 featured an expanded online presence. During Jo-Ellen Darcy, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works the week, nearly 1,000 tweets using #CHOW2013 Sandy Eslinger, Coastal Resiliency Policy Advisor, NOAA Coastal reached more than 450,000 Twitter accounts, and Services Center more than 2,200 online users watched CHOW Wendi Weber, Northeast Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service live on the Internet with OceansLIVE. Photos, video, and presentations are available at www. CapitolHillOceanWeek.org.

1 Wednesday, June 5, 2013 Thursday, June 6, 2013 The Next Generation of Fishing Blue News: Michael Conathan, Director, Ocean Policy, Center for American What Gets Covered and Why Progress The Honorable Carl Levin, U.S. Senator, Michigan Aaron Adams, Director of Operations, Bonefish and Tarpon Trust Sunshine Menezes, Ph.D., Executive Director, Metcalf Institute, URI Bubba Cochrane, President, Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders Graduate School of Oceanography Alliance Seth Borenstein, Science Writer, The Associated Press Meghan Jeans, Director of Fisheries and Aquaculture Programs, Curtis Brainard, Staff Writer, Columbia Journalism Review The New England Aquarium Kevin McCarey, Filmmaker-Author, Savannah College of Art and Brad Pettinger, Executive Director, Oregon Trawl Commission Design Matt Tinning, Executive Director, Marine Fish Conservation Network Mark Schleifstein, Environmental Reporter, NOLA.com/ The Times- Picayune Reducing Risks to People and Nature: Updates from the Gulf of Mexico and Arctic Did You Know? The Honorable Mark Begich, U.S. Senator, Alaska MPAs Work and Support a Vibrant Economy Larry McKinney, Director, Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico The Honorable Dan Benishek, M.D., Member of Congress, MI-01 Studies, Texas A&M University The Honorable Lois Capps, Member of Congress, CA-24 Jeffrey Short, Principal, JWS Consulting, LLC Fred Keeley, Former Speaker Pro Tempore, California State Assembly Jerry Ault, Professor of Marine Biology and Fisheries, University of Boosting Economic Growth: Miami Job Creation, Coastal Tourism, and Ocean Recreation The Honorable Sam Farr, Member of Congress, CA-20 Michael Cohen, Owner/Director, Santa Barbara Adventure Company Isabel Hill, Director, Office of Travel and Tourism Industries, U.S. Department of Commerce Boosting Economic Growth: Addressing Risks to Ports, Trade and Supply Chains Jeff Gray, Superintendent, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary The Honorable Alan Lowenthal, Member of Congress, CA-47 Pat Maher, American Hotel & Lodging Association Richard D. Stewart, Co-Director, Great Lakes Maritime Research Mike McCartney, President & CEO, Hawai’i Tourism Authority Institute Rick Nolan, Principal, Boston Harbor Cruises Roger Bohnert, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Intermodal Tom Schmid, President & CEO, Texas State Aquarium Systems Development, U.S. Maritime Administration Kathy Broadwater, Deputy Executive Director, Maryland Port A Focus on Coastal Communities: Administration Local Responses to Global Challenges John Farrell, Executive Director, U.S. Arctic Research Commission Cylvia Hayes, Clean Economy Expert and First Lady of Oregon Jim Haussener, Executive Director, California Marine Affairs and Brooke Smith, Executive Director, COMPASS Navigation Conference Rebecca Goldburg, Ph.D., Director, Ocean Science Division, The Pew

Charitable Trusts Leadership Roundtable: Briana Goodwin, Program Coordinator/Tsunami Debris Response Looking Back, Racing Ahead Coordinator, SOLVE Juliet Eilperin, White House Reporter, The Washington Post Boze Hancock, Marine Restoration Scientist, The Nature Conservancy Randall Luthi, President, National Ocean Industries Association Julia Roberson, Director, Ocean Acidification Program, Ocean Jim Moriarty, CEO, Surfrider Foundation Conservancy Mike Nussman, President & CEO, American Sportfishing Association John Weber, Ocean Planning Director, Northeast Regional Ocean Council Andrew Rosenberg, Commissioner, U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy Vice Admiral Roger Rufe, USCG (Ret.), Commissioner, Pew Oceans Commission The Honorable Sheldon Whitehouse, U.S. Senator, Rhode Island

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“Marine reserves and economically viable fishing industries can coexist. The health of our economy and the health of our oceans are not mutually exclusive.” – Dr. Kathryn D. Sullivan, NOAA

Dr. Sullivan discussed the importance of a science- Resilient America based dialogue with Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for policymakers during the 2013 Oceans and Atmosphere Dr. Kathryn D. keynote address. Sullivan delivered the keynote address at “Resilience can mean Photo Credit: NASA CHOW 2013, examining the vital role a preparedness on a short healthy ocean and coasts play in the lives of America’s citizens and communities. Drawing fuse… but it also is on her unique experiences as an astronaut resilience for the future.” “We as a nation and oceanographer, Dr. Sullivan emphasized our role as citizens of an ocean planet and – Dr. Kathryn D. Sullivan, NOAA can be looking at highlighted the need for “environmental intelligence,” a concept that combines data how we are going with analysis, modeling, and assessment in to build or move order to turn raw data into information for action. Expanding NOAA’s role in in response... to providing environmental intelligence allows what’s coming in communities to build resilience – the strong ecological, economic, and social connections In Memoriam future storms, as that allow people to plan for, respond to, and Senator Daniel Inouye, Senator recover from events. Frank Lautenberg, and Admiral well as what our James Watkins _ three great coast is going to ocean champions whose leadership helped create a cleaner, look like in the safer, and more resilient ocean future.” _ were remembered this year – Jo-Ellen Darcy, Assistant by Dr. Kathryn D. Sullivan and Secretary of the Army for NMSF’s 2013 award honorees. Civil Works Each brought a vision and determination to their work that will benefit our ocean nation for decades to come.

3 “Nothing is going to be solved in one day. Nothing that we do is going to be perfect. Figure out what is achievable for your community, and implement those things.” – Jessica Grannis, Georgetown Climate Center

The destruction in A Changing Coast Mantoloking, N.J., caused The recent increase in extreme storm Coastal regions are already moving by Superstorm Sandy events – from Katrina to Sandy – is toward strengthening the social illustrates the importance redefining the way we examine coastal and economic ties that increase of coordinating federal and risks at the community, regional, state action to address local community resilience to hazards and recovery and response and national levels. Over the course disasters, taking the first steps to – including through the of three sessions, CHOW 2013 create a more resilient nation. National Ocean Policy’s investigated vulnerabilities and how collaboration mechanisms. seaside communities and multiple Photo Credit: NOAA NOS levels of governments may adapt to the changing coastal environment.

While many communities focus on near-term strategies that can offer immediate protection, ignoring long-term time horizons masks the economic and social impacts resulting from lack of planning. Integrating The New Normal: How to Prepare For Change adaptation measures into existing • Examine vulnerability to coastal risk on multiple scales. regulations, from building codes to the • Look over the horizon: address current and future issues in planning. National Flood Insurance Program, addresses a variety of time and spatial • Cooperate across geographies to achieve success in planning and scales vulnerable to increasing change. implementing adaptation measures. • Adapt to the new normal: plan for uncertainty, and use a flexible approach that can adjust as conditions change. • Develop strong networks between individuals, communities, and states.

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The maintenance of shipping channels at the Port of Baltimore is an important short-term challenge that, if left unad- dressed, could have long-term impacts if larger ships move to alternative ports. Photo Credit: The Maryland Port Administration

Boosting Economic Growth Coastal communities are critical Sustainable coastal tourism economic drivers for this nation – and recreation creates resilient and a healthy ocean equips those communities by promoting job communities to create jobs and fuel creation, economic development, economic growth and development. and an increased quality of life. CHOW 2013 examined two Communities that leverage aspects of the coastal economy in connections with their environment The establishment of the greater detail: the essential role of – like Alpena, Mich., has with the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary has ports in global supply chains and Thunder Bay National Marine been positive for both the the allure of coastal tourism and Sanctuary – promote better environment and water- recreation opportunities. Stories stewardship efforts, foster dependent industries, like from both sectors underscore the development of communal values, and Rick Nolan’s Boston Harbor importance of planning for the preserve employment and recreation Cruises. future to create a resilient economy options for residents and visitors. Photo Credit: Boston Harbor Cruises capable of supporting vibrant coastal communities.

As intermodal transportation hubs, ports connect our nation to a dynamic “[The ocean] is a and expanding global marketplace. very important In order to remain competitive and economically viable, ports and port Healthy Oceans = $$$ part of who users must balance current needs Between 2005 and 2009, we are, of our against long-term challenges resulting growth in ocean and coastal from shifts in supply chains, population tourism and recreation brand, of our distribution, and climate change. buoyed the U.S. economy and helped our nation survive the people, place, recession. and culture.” (facing page) – Mike McCartney, Hawai’i Tourism Authority

5 “Amazing experiences can only happen with investment in our sanctuaries… all our best ideas are in these protected areas.” – Michael Cohen, Santa Barbara Adventure Company Photo Credit: Santa Barbara Adventure Company

MPAs Work! The Tortugas Ecological Reserve is successfully On both coasts, recent research has Marine protected areas were increasing grouper and repeatedly identified during CHOW concluded that multi-use protected snapper abundance. 2013 as drivers of impressive areas and the use of no-take reserves Image Credit: PISCO, 2007, based on Ault, et al., economic growth in both the short- can have dramatically positive impacts 2006. Bulletin of Marine Science. and long- term. National marine on surrounding communities, both in sanctuaries can help create jobs in the water and on the shore. coastal communities by protecting visitor opportunities for tourism, “The reserve is working fishing, and other activities. CHOW 2013 highlighted success stories from in a big way... and can two specific marine protected areas, have a much stronger the Florida Keys and Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuaries. impact on the regional ecology and economics.” – Jerry Ault, University of Miami

Data Source: ENOW Final Economics Report

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Honoring Ocean Leaders The 11th annual NMSF Leadership Awards Dinner NMSF President Jason Patlis (L) and honored Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Dr. Jane Director of the Office of National Marine Lubchenco and Paul Petrich, Jr. for their dedication to Sanctuaries Dan Basta (R) present the advancing ocean policy, science education, and marine 2013 Volunteer of the Year Award to Paul conservation. Petrich, Jr. Sen. Whitehouse received the 2013 Leadership Award Photo Credit: Shmulik Almany for his work as an ocean advocate in Congress, where he established the bipartisan Senate Oceans Caucus, played Honorees Sen. Sheldon a critical role in passing the RESTORE Act, and continues Whitehouse and Dr. Jane Lubchenco. fighting for a National Endowment for the Oceans. “Applaud all the Photo Credit: Shmulik Almany Dr. Lubchenco received the 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award for her career-long efforts to advance our volunteers that scientific understanding of the ocean and ensure that are out there… science informs the decisions made by policymakers and the public. they’re priceless to Paul Petrich, Jr. received the 2013 Volunteer of the Year the mission of the Award for his seven years of exceptional service to sanctuaries.” the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary and – Paul Petrich, Jr. surrounding communities. He has donated thousands of Dr. Kathryn D. Sullivan, Sen. hours to support the sanctuary’s education, outreach, and Sheldon Whitehouse, Rep. Lois Capps, and Ken Inouye. maritime heritage programs. Did You Know? Photo Credit: Schmulik Almany Ken Inouye offered a touching tribute to his father, the Sanctuary volunteers contribute late Senator Daniel Inouye, who was a tireless champion more than 100,000 hours of their for our oceans. For six decades, Sen. Inouye was a time each year, and sanctuary strong advocate for ocean and coastal issues ranging programs in California and Hawai`i from marine debris and coral reefs to coastal mapping have won the federal government’s and marine research. He led the effort to establish the top prize for volunteer programs Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sen. Daniel Inouye for the past two years in a row. Sanctuary in 1992 and received NMSF’s 2005 Leadership Photo Credit: AP Photo/Marco Garcia Award. 7 Andy Rosenberg (second from right) discusses the importance of new action to address the consequences of extreme weather events. Photo Credit: Brendan Kownacki

Looking Back, Racing Ahead CHOW 2013’s capstone Leadership Roundtable brought together ocean leaders from a variety of fields to discuss our nation’s ocean policy progress over the past decade. The In Their Own Words panel identified many successes that followed from the work of the “In terms of the Pew Oceans Commission... we’ve really in the last couple of Pew and U.S. Ocean Commissions, years come quite a ways. I think there’s some positive good news to talk about.” including advances in fisheries – Roger Rufe, Pew Oceans Commission management, and the expansion of management tools including “We absolutely have to solve the carbon problem. We should. We must. And I ecosystem-based approaches and believe we can.” – Sheldon Whitehouse, U.S. Senator coastal and marine spatial planning. Despite the advances of the past “Biologically, we’ve proven that we can rebuild [fish] stocks... what we’ve not ten years, strong leadership remains done, from my perspective, is figured out how to best use those fish resources... necessary to address future challenges How do we have the science, how do we have the information to properly fish?” to maintaining a healthy ocean and – Mike Nussman, American Sportfishing Association vibrant coastal communities. The “We are interconnected when it comes to the ocean... [which] gives you a sense panel focused on the importance of how things we are doing here have worldwide implications.” of engaging people to be drivers of – Juliet Eilperin, The Washington Post change, using events – even disasters – as a way to connect people to an “The Arctic is an area that is of great interest to everybody. If it is going to be issue. developed, it needs to be developed wisely.” – Randall Luthi, National Ocean Industries Association

“People have information sources available. They can exercise their voice and their rights to ask for action... there is a real role. It’s called citizenship.” – Andy Rosenberg, U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy

“People need ‘on-ramps’ or better places to plug people into ocean issues. Find your ‘on-ramp.’” – Jim Moriarty, Surfrider Foundation

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Most-tweeted terms using #CHOW2013. Twitter is Blue News “The news will get out increasingly used by the news Celebrating the symposium’s new home in the media to identify stories that Newseum, CHOW 2013 devoted a special session there. The forms will are important and interesting to exploring how the news media reports on ocean to the public. and coastal issues. Panelists discussed which topics change. Where you Photo Credit: www.tagxedo.com get covered – and why – as they examined the find it will change… agenda-setting role of journalists in modern society. The discussion revealed that the roles occupied it’s still the same by journalists and filmmakers range from impartial process of finding out observer serving as a mirror on reality to active participant driving an agenda. what’s true and what’s happening.” The general decline of traditional news media has hit – Seth Borenstein, environmental reporting particularly hard. Important The Associated Press issues, including ocean acidification and overfishing, are being underreported. As budgets are cut, journalists have been forced to adapt, whether to a new online market, changing perceptions of what “sells,” or the pervasiveness of social media. Online platforms, such as Twitter and Tumblr, allow journalists to quickly spread awareness on environmental issues, especially issues The Newseum offers a not often covered. Specialized environmental media behind the scenes look at outlets are also emerging to fill the gap left by the how and why news is made. The “Blue News” panel traditional news media. took an in-depth look at the way the media approaches environmental stories. The panel called for an increased Photo Credit: Maria Bryk/Newseum emphasis on reporting positive, success stories in environmental journalism. Photo Credit: Brendan Kownacki

9 Unregulated fishing in the Arctic could result in food web disruptions for polar bears, which are already facing pressure from the decline in seasonal sea ice. Photo Credit: Joe Stancampiano

Gulf Update Arctic Update Larry McKinney provided an update Jeffrey Short began his overview by on ongoing environmental and policy asserting that the Arctic would be “If you do not changes in the Gulf of Mexico region seasonally ice free within five years. The following 2010’s Deepwater Horizon oil reduction in seasonal ice would increase understand spill. That event created a new paradigm many economic opportunities in fishing, for the Gulf – the “upside down” spill, shipping, and oil and gas exploration. the science and where oil is distributed throughout the As new fishing opportunities arise, it is policy link, you water column as opposed to solely on important to maintain a precautionary the ocean surface. The deficiency of approach, as established by the North cannot effectively previous response models underscored Pacific Fisheries Management Council in manage the Gulf the lack of knowledge about ecological 2009, relying on scientific data to ensure responses to new types of oil spills in sustainable fishing. The potential increase of Mexico.” the Gulf. The RESTORE Act and money in shipping and oil and gas exploration – Larry McKinney, Harte coming out of the Deepwater Horizon also comes with uncertainty, not just in Research Institute for Gulf of settlements provide opportunities to the ecological consequences, but also due Mexico Studies address the long-term drivers of health to the lack of infrastructure in the region. and productivity in the Gulf of Mexico Few facilities are available to manage the – and an integrated observing system is escalating risks associated with increased neccessary to address gaps in knowledge. economic activity and opportunity.

How Do We Ensure the Gulf Stays Healthy? The National Marine Sanctuary System offers a model of effective, marine resource management that allows for multiple sustainable uses. In the Gulf, the Flower Garden Banks and Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuaries serve as sentinel sites, locations that allow scientists and policymakers to monitor changes to ecosystems over time and in the face of acute hazards. Evaluating these impacts provides important feedback on management policies that can be applied to other ocean and coastal habitats. Hawksbill sea turtle. Photo Credit: E. Hickerson/FGBNMS

10 “If you are a skeptic on climate change, just talk to a fisherman.” _ Matt Tinning, Marine Fish Conservation Network Photo Credit: NOAA

Future of Fisheries Matt Tinning (R) discusses the Is there a new generation of fishing and what does importance of increasing the traceability it look like? CHOW 2013 reviewed the current of seafood when establishing fisheries state of fisheries and explored how changes are management policies. influencing the future of fish and fishermen. The Photo Credit: Brendan Kownacki discussion addressed recent successes in fisheries management and highlighted the most critical steps that still need to be taken, including adequate funding for data collection and research. Also mentioned was The economic contributions the need for increased accountability in commercial of recreational fishing are and recreational fishing, potentially through the increasing in value, in some application of advanced technologies and new places equalling or even management practices such as catch share programs. surpassing commercial fishing. Our commercial and recreational fisheries face Photo Credit: Sanctuary Classic a multitude of pressures – both ecological and economic. The adverse effects of climate change “To know that I am on fish populations is apparent to fishermen, who are seeing fish species moving poleward as ocean protecting the fishery at temperatures increase. The economic challenges the same time that I am facing fishing appear even more daunting: low funding for research has led to a lack of data on ecological protecting the future of factors, such as habitat loss, and decreased the impact my family, well, it just of management measures like traceability. doesn’t get any better As the ocean warms, tropical than that.” species are replacing cold- – Bubba Cochrane, Gulf of Mexico Reef water species in fishermen’s jjjjFish Shareholders Alliance nets. Source: Pew Charitable Trusts, based on Cheung, et al., 2013. Nature.

11 “Climate change is happening, it’s real, and it’s being felt in our local communities.” – Brooke Smith, COMPASS Photo Credit: NOAA Aquaculture

From Local to Global Action Global drivers are having a lasting impact on our coastal communities. CHOW 2013 examined how local actors tackle the global challenges, and how their actions might be scaled up and accumulate to better effect change on a global level. Focusing on ocean acidification, marine debris, fisheries The 2011 Japanese tsunami provided physical evidence management, habitat restoration, and ocean planning, the discussion illustrated of the local impacts of global how community responses at a range of scales will help us adapt to global problems, as marine debris challenges and maintain a healthy ocean for the future. washed ashore in Hawai`i and on the west coast from The ocean connects us all, and using that connection can help in scaling up Alaska to California. local efforts to have a global impact. Solutions that work in one community Photo Credit: NOAA Marine Debris Program won’t necessarily work in a community down the coast or across the world, but the excitement and enthusiasm of individuals and communities is what creates momentum to cause change at larger and larger scales. Individual action is required for change to occur.

“The excitement and enthusiasm is [in] working at the local level, and that’s going to make the global difference.” The panel discussed two – Boze Hancock, strategies for addressing The Nature Conservancy impacts: place-based solutions and issue-based solutions. Photo Credit: Brendan Kownacki

12 Honorary Congressional Committee Co-Chairs Members The Honorable Raúl M. Grijalva U.S. Senate U.S. Senate The Honorable Michael G. Grimm Committee on Appropriations The Honorable The Honorable Colleen Hanabusa The Honorable Barbara A. Mikulski, Chair The Honorable The Honorable Alcee L. Hastings The Honorable Richard C. Shelby, Ranking The Honorable The Honorable Rush Holt Member The Honorable Robert P. Casey, Jr. The Honorable Mike Honda The Honorable Saxby Chambliss The Honorable Jared Huffman Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, The Honorable Sheila Jackson Lee Science, and Related Agencies The Honorable Thad Cochran The Honorable Henry C. “Hank” Johnson, Jr. The Honorable Barbara A. Mikulski, Chair The Honorable Susan Collins The Honorable Richard C. Shelby, Ranking The Honorable Mazie K. Hirono The Honorable Walter B. Jones Member The Honorable Tim Johnson The Honorable William R. Keating The Honorable Angus S. King, Jr. The Honorable Derek Kilmer Committee on Commerce, Science, and The Honorable Mary L. Landrieu The Honorable Jack Kingston Transportation The Honorable Patrick J. Leahy The Honorable James Langevin The Honorable John D. Rockefeller, IV, Chair The Honorable Carl Levin The Honorable Rick Larsen The Honorable John Thune, Ranking Member The Honorable Jeffrey A. Merkley The Honorable Barbara Lee

The Honorable Christopher S. Murphy The Honorable Zoe Lofgren Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, The Honorable Alan Lowenthal Fisheries, and Coast Guard The Honorable The Honorable Stephen F. Lynch The Honorable Mark Begich, Chair The Honorable Bill Nelson The Honorable Marco Rubio, Ranking Member The Honorable Mark Pryor The Honorable Carolyn B. Maloney The Honorable Jack Reed The Honorable Jim McDermott Senate Oceans Caucus The Honorable The Honorable Mike McIntyre The Honorable Sheldon Whitehouse, Co-Chair The Honorable Mark R. Warner The Honorable Mike Michaud The Honorable , Co-Chair The Honorable The Honorable George Miller The Honorable James P. Moran U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives The Honorable Patrick E. Murphy Committee on Appropriations The Honorable Ami Bera, M.D. The Honorable Richard E. Neal The Honorable Harold Rogers, Chair The Honorable Tim Bishop The Honorable Scott Peters The Honorable Nita M. Lowey, Ranking The Honorable Madeleine Z. Bordallo The Honorable Thomas E. Petri Member The Honorable Earl Blumenauer The Honorable Chellie Pingree The Honorable Corrine Brown Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, The Honorable Mike Quigley The Honorable Julia Brownley The Honorable Nick J. Rahall, II Science, and Related Agencies The Honorable Matt Cartwright The Honorable Frank Wolf, Chair The Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen The Honorable Kathy Castor The Honorable Chaka Fattah, Ranking Member The Honorable Loretta Sanchez The Honorable Donna M. Christensen The Honorable John P. Sarbanes The Honorable Judy Chu, Ph.D. Committee on Natural Resources The Honorable Adam B. Schiff The Honorable David N. Cicilline The Honorable Edward J. Markey, Ranking The Honorable Robert C. “Bobby” Scott The Honorable Wm. Lacy Clay Member The Honorable Carol Shea-Porter The Honorable James E. Clyburn The Honorable Louise M. Slaughter Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, The Honorable Steve Cohen The Honorable Jackie Speier Oceans, and Insular Affairs The Honorable Gerald E. Connolly The Honorable Mark Takano The Honorable Gregorio Kilili Camacho The Honorable John Conyers, Jr. The Honorable Mike Thompson Sablan, Ranking Member The Honorable Joseph Courtney The Honorable Dina Titus The Honorable Elijah Cummings Committee on Science, Space, and The Honorable Susan A. Davis The Honorable Paul D. Tonko Technology The Honorable Peter DeFazio The Honorable Niki Tsongas The Honorable Eddie Bernice Johnson, Ranking The Honorable Diana DeGette The Honorable Chris Van Hollen Member The Honorable Rosa DeLauro The Honorable Debbie Wasserman Schultz The Honorable Lloyd Doggett The Honorable Henry A. Waxman Subcommittee on Environment The Honorable Randy K. Weber The Honorable Suzanne Bonamici, Ranking The Honorable Tammy Duckworth The Honorable Frederica S. Wilson Member The Honorable Donna F. Edwards The Honorable William L. Enyart The Honorable Robert J. Wittman National Marine Sanctuary Caucus The Honorable Anna G. Eshoo The Honorable C. W. Bill Young The Honorable Dan Benishek, M.D., Co-Chair The Honorable Eni F.H. Faleomavaega The Honorable Lois Capps, Co-Chair The Honorable Lois Frankel The Honorable Tulsi Gabbard House Oceans Caucus The Honorable John Garamendi The Honorable Sam Farr, Co-Chair The Honorable Joe Garcia The Honorable Don Young, Co-Chair The Honorable Gene Green

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