APPENDIX III

FIC AGENDA FOR NEXT THREE YEARS - Letters with recommendations for FIC from Don Heinrichs, Ken Johnson, Joe Coburn, and Marty Mulhern were taken into account.

A. IMMEDIATE

1. Coastal Zone Research Vessel (CZRV) Planning
   1. Scientific Mission Requirements (Draft)
   2. Primer on Small Research Vessels (In Progress)
   3. Inventory of Small Research Vessels (Internet; In Progress)
   4. Analysis: Assets, Capabilities, and Requirements
      1. Synthesis of Williamsburg Workshop Report
      2. Regional SMRs (types A, B, and C)
      3. Regional Inventory of Assets and Capabilities
      4. Regional Science Plans and Requirements
      5. Analysis of Assets/Capabilities Versus Plans/ Requirements (ACTION: Completed - 1996)
2. Quantitative Analysis of Recent (3 to 10 year) R/V use by Ocean Region (Completed)
3. Customer Satisfaction Survey Questionnaire (Completed)
4. Chief Scientists' Responsibility for Safety Orientation, etc. (Draft Point Paper)
5. Van Study (Draft Report)

B. MID-RANGE

1. Evaluation of NSF Inspection (ABSTECH) Process. Does it need more teeth? (Tabled)
2. Arctic Research Vessel Oversight Activity (Continuing)
3. Development of a Long Range Science Plan (especially for Class I/H vessels) in coordination with FOFCC (On hold)
4. Nuclear Submarine Report and Follow-up Action (Standing By)
5. Use of UNOLS Vessels as Continuous Data Collection Platforms (IMET/ADCP/MULTIBEAM/etc.) (Interactions with OES/NOS/NOAA & NAVO/CNMOC/USN)
6. Plan for Shipboard Technology Upgrades (With RVTEC)

C. LONG TERM

1. Specialized Facility Oversight (FLIP/AUV/etc.)
2. Involvement in Mid-life Reviews for NEW HORIZON, CAPE HATTERAS, POINT SUR
3. Fleet Improvement Plan Update by Summer 1997
4. FIC Oversight on New Vessel Acquisition (MARCO CZRV/RSMAS Catamaran/SOEST SWATH plus University of Hawaii and University of Miami)
5. Joint effort with DESSC on ALVIN Replacement.