ciated with specific projects, shall be allocated to the United
States Coast Guard.” 33 U.S.C. 1254 authorizes the Coast Guard
to cooperate with the Environmental Protection Agency in
research related to the removal, prevention, control, and
elimination of oil and hazardous substance pollution. 33 U.S.C.
1441-1442 requires the Coast Guard, jointly with the
Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Commerce,
to conduct research on ocean dumping as may affect oceanic and
coastal waters, and the Great Lakes and its connecting waters.
46 U.S.C. 738-738d authorizes the Coast Guard to provide the
patrol services required for the International Ice Patrol
established therein and to annually report on the services so
rendered. 49 U.S.C. 101 establishes as National Transportation
Policy, the facilitation of commerce. The following treaties and
agreements affect U.S. icebreaker responsibilities and
operations. A variety of other international conventions and
protocols address general maritime issues such as