    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book I)]
    [June 12, 2003]
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    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

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    Message to the Congress Transmitting a Report on Administration of the
    Coastal Zone Management Act
    June 12, 2003

    To the Congress of the United States:
        I am pleased to transmit the Biennial Report to Congress on the
    Administration of the Coastal Zone Management Act by the Office of Ocean
    and Coastal Resource Management, National Ocean Service, National
    Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for fiscal years 2000 and 2001.
    This report is submitted as required by section 316 of the Coastal Zone
    Management Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1451, et seq.).
        The report provides an overview of the Coastal Zone Management Act
    and describes progress in addressing the major goals of the Act;
    partnerships to enhance coastal and ocean management; and research,
    education, and technical assistance.

                                                              George W. Bush

     The White House,

     June 12, 2003.