I would like for you to take back to the executive committee a request from me verbally that we would like a resolution from the executive committee, signed by the members of the executive committee, expressing their views on H.R. 2493, and more particularly on H.R. 9229, which is identical to H.R. 2493, except for the addition of the title related to marine sanctuaries.

I would like to have your expression of the executive committee with respect to the inclusion in H.R. 9229 of the section related to marine sanctuaries.

I think we ought to have that in the record so that when we go to the floor we can state that we do have in the record a definitive, objective endorsement of the executive committee speaking for the Coastal States, and I say the Coastal States include the Great Lakes States. Thank you very much, Doctor.

I want to express my appreciation for the Coastal States Organization and for the concern, interest, and involvement, because without you, people like you, there would be no hope for this kind of legislation; and it is essential that we move as rapidly as possible.

Dr. NAYUDU. We are impressed by your leadership and are trying our best to push this legislation.

Mr. LENNON. Thank you very much, Doctor.

The various papers that were attached to your statement will be included in the record at this point.

(The attachments follow :)

Creating a Department of Environmental Conservation; and providing for an effective date.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:

* Section 1. AS 44.15.010 is amended by adding a new paragraph to read:

(16) Department of Environmental Conservation

* Sec. 2. AS 44 is amended by adding a new chapter to read: CHAPTER 46. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION.

ARTICLE 1. ORGANIZATION.

Sec. 44.46.010. COMMISSIONER OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION. The principal executive officer of the Department of Environmental Conservation is the commissioner of environmental conservation.

Sec. 44.46.020. DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT. The Department of Environmental Conservation shall

(1) have primary responsibility for coordination and development of policies, programs and planning related to the environment of the state and of the various regions of the state;

(2) have primary responsibility for the promulgation and enforcement of regulations setting standards for the prevention and abatement of all water, land, subsurface land and air pollution, and other sources or potential sources of pollution of the environment, including by way of example only, petroleum and natural gas pipelines;

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(3) promote and develop programs for the protection and control of the environment of the state;

(4) take such actions as shall be necessary and proper to further the policy declared in AS 46.03.010.

ARTICLE 2. ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD.

(a)

Sec. 44.46.030. ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD. There is created within the Department of Environmental Conservation an environmental advisory board, consisting of the commissioner of environmental conservation who shall serve as chairman and eight members appointed by the governor.

(b) No member of the board other than the chairman may be an officer or employee of a state department or agency.

(c) Of the members of the board first appointed by the governor, three shall be appointed for a term of one year; three for a term of two years; and two for a term of three years. The initial terms begin on July 1, 1971. Thereafter, all appointments shall be made for terms of three years beginning on July 1 of the year in which the appointment is made. Members of the board shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. In the case of a vacancy other than one arising by expiration of term an appointment to fill the vacancy shall be made for the remainder of the unexpired term.

Sec. 44.46.040. EXPENSES AND PER DIEM OF BOARD MEMBERS. Each member of the board is entitled to travel expenses and per diem allowed by law for each day going to and from and for each day in actual attendance at board meetings and other meetings or conferences authorized by the commissioner.

(1) advise the commissioner of environmental conservation in the review and appraisal of programs and activities of state departments and agencies in light of the policy set out in AS 46.03.010;

(2) serve as a forum for the exchange of views, concerns, ideas, information and recommendations relating to the quality of the environment; and

(3) recommend to the commissioner the persons who by virtue of outstanding achievement in the field of environmental conservation merit a certificate of achievement from the commissioner of environmental conservation.

(b) The board shall exercise and perform such other functions as may be requested by the commissioner.

* Sec. 3. read:

AS 46 is amended by adding a new chapter to

Sec. 46.03.010. DECLARATION OF POLICY. (a) It is the policy of the state to conserve, improve and protect its natural resources and environment and control water, land and air pollution, in order to enhance the health, safety and welfare of the people of the state and their overall economic and social well-being.

(b) It is the policy of the state to improve and coordinate the environmental plans, functions, powers and programs of the state, in cooperation with the federal government, regions, local governments, other public and private organizations and concerned individuals, and to develop and manage the basic resources of water, land and air to the end that the state may fulfill its responsibility as trustee of the environment for the present and future generations.

ARTICLE 2. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION.

Sec. 46.03.020.

department may

POWERS OF THE DEPARTMENT. The

(1) enter into contracts necessary or convenient to carry out the functions, powers and duties of the department;

(2) review and appraise programs and activities of state departments and agencies in light of the policy set out in sec. 10 of this chapter for the purpose of determining the extent to which the programs and activities are contributing to the achievement of that policy and to make recommendations to the departments and agencies, including but not limited to, environmental guidelines;

(3) consult with and cooperate with

(A) officials and representatives of any nonprofit corporation or organization in the state; (B) persons, organizations and groups, public and private, using, served by, interested in or concerned with the environment of the state;

(4) appear and participate in proceedings before any state or federal regulatory agency involving or affecting the purposes of the department;

(5) undertake studies, inquiries, surveys or analyses it may consider essential to the accomplishment of the purposes of the department; these activities may be carried out by the personnel of the department or in cooperation with public or private agencies, including educational, civic and research organizations, colleges, universities, institutes and foundations;

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(6) at reasonable times enter and inspect with the consent of the owner or occupier any property or premises to investigate either actual or suspected sources of pollution or contamination or to ascertain compliance or noncompliance with a regulation which may be promulgated under secs. 30 - 40 of this chapter; information relating to secret processes or methods of manufacture discovered during investigation shall be confidential;

(7) conduct investigations and hold hearings and compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of accounts, books and documents by the issuance of a subpoena;

(8) advise and cooperate with municipal, regional and other local agencies and officials in the state, to carry out the purposes of this chapter;

(9) act as the official agency of the state in all matters affecting the purposes of the department under federal laws now or hereafter enacted;

(10) adopt regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter, including, by way of example and not limitation, regulations providing for

(A) control, prevention and abatement

of air, water, or land or subsurface land pollution;
(B) safeguard standards for petroleum
and natural gas pipeline construction, operation,
modification or alteration;

(C) protection of public water supplies
by setting standards for the construction, improve-
ment, and maintenance of public water supply systems;
(D) collection and disposal of sewage

and industrial waste;

(E) collection and disposal of garbage, refuse, and other discarded solid materials from industrial, commercial, agricultural and community activities or operations;

(F) control of radiation sources to prohibit and prevent unnecessary radiation;

(G) control of pesticides;

(H)

such other purposes as may be required for the implementation of the policy declared in sec. 10 of this chapter.

Sec. 46.03.030. GRANTS AND LOANS FOR WATER SUPPLY AND SEWAGE SYSTEMS. (a) The department may pay, as funds are available, 25 per cent of the estimated reasonable cost, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior, of each waste treatment works project approved for a federal grant by the Federal Water Quality Administration or its predecessor, the Federal Water Pollution