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Industry pleased, but environmental groups, scientists disappointed by federal approach
"I have to look at this as a good first step."
- Leon Panetta, Pew Oceans Commission chairman
Shortly before Christmas, President Bush announced the creation of a Committee on Ocean Policy.
The committee will comprise representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency, the Interior Department, and the Commerce Department and includes assistants to the president on National Security Affairs, Homeland Security...