Arctic Research Commission
U.S. Arctic Research Commission Principal Duties

• Develop and recommend national arctic research policy.
• Assist the Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee in establishing a national Arctic Research Plan
• Review federal research programs in the Arctic and suggest improvements. Review the President's budget request and report to Congress on the adherence to the Arctic Research Plan.
• Facilitate cooperation among federal, state and local governments with respect to arctic research.
• Cooperate with the Governor of Alaska with respect to arctic research policy.
• Recommend improved logistics planning and support.
• Recommend improved sharing and dissemination of data and information among public and private institutions.
• Publish a statement of goals and objectives to guide the Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee.
• Publish an Annual Report to the President and Congress.