| Coast Guard: observations on Arctic requirements, icebreakers, and coordination with stakeholders: testimony before the Subcommitte Contributor(s): Office, U. S. Government Accountability (Author) |
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ISBN: 1974498077 ISBN-13: 9781974498079 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $18.04 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2017 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Reference | Research |
| Physical Information: 0.07" H x 8.5" W x 11.02" (0.22 lbs) 32 pages |
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| Publisher Description: " The gradual retreat of polar sea ice, combined with an expected increase in human activity--shipping traffic, oil and gas exploration, and tourism in the Arctic region--has increased the strategic interest that the United States and other nations have in the Arctic. As a result, the U.S. Coast Guard, within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has responsibilities in the Arctic, which are expected to increase. This testimony provides an update of: (1) the extent to which the Coast Guard has taken actions to identify requirements for future Arctic operations; (2) issues related to the U.S. icebreaking fleet; and (3) the extent to which the Coast Guard is coordinating with stakeholders on Arctic issues. This statement is based on GAO-10-870, issued in September 2010, and includes selected updates. For the selected updates, GAO analyzed Coast Guard, Department of Defense (DOD, ) and other related documents on Arctic operations and capabilities. GAO also interviewed Coast Guard and DOD officials about efforts to identify Arctic requirements and coordinate with stakeholders. |