Intergovernmental Relations & ocean policy change

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Intergovernmental Relations
&
ocean policy change
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Structure
1. Definition of ocean dumping
2. Changes in ocean dumping policy
3. Factors affecting change in ocean dumping policy
4. Policy change case in Korea : population policy
5. Opinion

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1. Definition of ocean dumping
Ocean dumping is defined as any deliberate disposal at sea of wastes or other matter from vessels, aircraft, platforms, or other man-made structure at sea
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2. Changes in Ocean Dumping Policy
Federal ocean policy underwent considerable change during the 1980s and the administration of Ronald Reagan.
1970s
strict protection

1980s
management flexibility

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2. Changes in Ocean Dumping Policy
1971
Nixon banned unregulated ocean dumping of all materials and placed strict limits on ocean disposal of any materials harmful to the environment
1973
EPA promulgated its final regulations and criteria, which it took a strict, highly restrictive ap…