The task force shall prepare a report regarding existing ocean resources management activities and impacts, including a plan to increase coordination and consolidation of these activities. The report and plan shall be submitted to the Governor and the Legislature by July 1, 1994. The report and plan shall include, to the degree information is available, at least all of the following:

(a) Inventory of state and federal laws, rules and regulations, authorities, and programs which pertain to the resources and uses of state and federal waters.

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(b) Analysis of state laws, rules and regulations, authorities, and programs which pertain to the resources and uses of state and federal waters, and which conflict with one another or with federal laws, rules and regulations, authorities, and programs.

(c) Identification of existing and potential resources and uses of, and issues pertaining to, the ocean, and of potential new industries and jobs related to development of ocean resources and uses.

(d) Identification of potential impacts to federal and state waters and to coastal areas above the mean high tide line from activities in federal and state waters, and an evaluation of state agency ability to manage those impacts.

(e) Identification of all existing state and federal programs relating to federal and state waters pollution research and monitoring, including general research on the marine ecosystem.

(f) Evaluation of the feasibility of developing computerized mapping of existing conditions, uses, and resources in federal and state waters.

(g) A long-term plan for conservation and protection of ocean resources and uses.

(h) A long-term plan for the management of California’s interests in federal waters, including recommendations to develop or improve state agency programs relating to the management of EEZ resources and uses, and the identification of issues which may affect local government local coastal programs.

(i) A plan for the continuation and improvement of the role of the state as a leader in education, research, and training in marine sciences and the management of marine resources, including recommendations for state-supported marine research in state and federal waters.

(j) A plan for cooperation by the state with other states, the federal government, other nations, and national and international organizations in marine science activities when that cooperation is in the interest of the State of California.

(k) A plan for options for ensuring appropriate public infrastructure investment to support present and future ocean industries.

(l) Prioritization of resource and use conflicts in federal and state waters.

(m) Identification of alternative dispute management and resolution processes for resource conflicts in and between federal and state jurisdictions, and a proposed framework for managing future conflicts.

(n) A plan for joint federal and state management activities and revenue sharing in state and federal waters.

(o) Recommendations for proposed implementing legislation, if any.

(Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 791, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1994.)