The National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) created the Coral Reef Conservation Program
(CRCP) to safeguard and ensure the welfare of the coral reef
ecosystems along the coastlines of the Manell-Geus watershed in the
village of Merizo, Guam. The administration of this program has
potential economic and cultural impacts on the lives of nearby
residents and citizens. In accordance with its mission goals, NOAA
has designed a survey to help assess the impacts of the Coral Reef
Conservation Program. The survey is designed to be repeated every
three to four years in order to provide longitudinal data at the
village level regarding the impact of the Coral Reef Conservation
Program.
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with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
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benefit, or mandatory);
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