[United States Government Manual]
[May 31, 1996]
[Pages 641-642]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION

Suite 1050, 1825 Eye Street NW., Washington, DC 20006-5402
Phone, 202-634-6441
Official in Washington:                            

Secretary                                        John A. Mills

Officials in the Republic of Panama:               

Administrator                                    Gilberto Guardia
Deputy Administrator                             Joseph W. Cornelison

[For the Panama Canal Commission statement of organization, see the Code 
of Federal Regulations, Title 35, Part 9]

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The Panama Canal Commission operates, maintains, and improves the Panama 
Canal to provide efficient, safe, and economical transit service for the 
benefit of world commerce.

The Panama Canal Commission was established as an independent agency in 
the executive branch of the Government by the Panama Canal Act of 1979 
(22 U.S.C. 3601).
    The Commission is supervised by a nine-member Board of which not 
fewer than five members are nationals of the United States, with the 
remaining members being nationals of the Republic of Panama. All members 
of the Board are appointed by the President. The members who are United 
States nationals are appointed with the advice and consent of the 
Senate.

Activities

The Commission was established by Congress on October 1, 1979, to carry 
out the responsibilities of the United States with respect to the Panama 
Canal under the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977. In fulfilling these 
obligations, the Commission manages, operates, and maintains the Canal, 
its complementary works, installations, and equipment, and provides for 
the orderly transit of vessels through the Canal. This U.S. agency will 
perform these functions until the treaty terminates on December 31, 
1999, at which time the Republic of Panama will assume full 
responsibility for the Canal.

Sources of Information

Marine Operations  Director, Marine Bureau, Panama. Phone, 011-507-272-
4500.
Economic and Marketing Information  Director, Office of Executive 
Planning, Panama. Phone, 011-507-272-7961.
Procurement  Office of Logistical Support, 4400 Dauphine Street, New 
Orleans, LA 70146-6800. Phone, 504-948-5299.
Panama Canal Commission  Unit 2300, APO AA 34011-2300. Telex, 3034 
PCCAMRM PG.

For further information, contact the Office of the Secretary, Panama 
Canal Commission, Suite 1050, 1825 Eye Street NW., Washington, DC 20006-
5402. Phone, 202-634-6441.

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