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.