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Summary for Congress
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... Without specific design proposals, it is not possible to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of specific approaches or FUTURE NEEDS FOR ICEBREAKING CAPABILITY explore the possibility that other nations might partner to in In the Arctic, economic activity is expected to increase vest in a Polar class icebreaker with the United States. as the southern extent of the Arctic summer ice pack thins, Polar research has brought, and will continue to bring, providing opportunity for ice-capable ships to travel through tangible societal benefits.
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... government polar icebreaking capato meet statutory responsibilities that will inevitably derive bility to ensure year-round access throughout the region. from increased human activity, economic development, and • The United States should continue to project an acenvironmental change.
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... cies should reimburse incremental costs associated with di • National interests in the polar regions require that rected mission tasking. the United States immediately program, budget, design, and • Polar icebreakers are essential instruments of U.S.


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