GCIL HOME HIGHLIGHTS Papahanaumokuakea Marine Monument Seabirds R.M.S. Titanic Significant Developments SUBJECT AREAS Antarctic Arctic Biological Diversity Climate Change Environment and Trade Extraterritorial Appl. of Laws Fisheries Heritage Marine Debris Marine Mammals Marine Pollution Marine Protected Areas Marine Turtles Marine Scientific Research Seabed Management Seabirds Ships, Regulation of Survey and Charting Treaties Underwater Sound Zones and Boundaries ACRONYMS INTERNSHIPS REFERENCES

THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL FOR INTERNATIONAL LAW The Office of General Counsel for International Law (GCIL) provides legal advice to NOAA on international law, particularly the UN Law of the Sea (LOS) Convention and other international agreements regarding marine environmental and maritime issues. GCIL's advice is relied upon by NOAA program and headquarters staff as well as other GC Offices. The Office provides legal analysis, guidance, drafting assistance, and other legal services to assure that NOAA's policy development and activities are consistent with, and take into account, the LOS Convention and other rules of international law. GCIL further helps NOAA program and headquarters staff pursue and protect NOAA's interests in the context of interagency and international working groups. Finally, GCIL is called upon to review and help develop domestic legislation and advise on other matters that involve the LOS Convention and other rules of international law. GCIL has three staff attorneys (Lindy Johnson, Ole Varmer, and Derek Campbell) and one support staff (Alma Lyons). The head of the office is Peter Oppenheimer, Senior Counselor. Information about internships can be found on GCIL's INTERNSHIPS page. Contact information: The Office of General Counsel for International Law National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Herbert C. Hoover Building, Room 7837 14th Street and Constitution Avenue N.W. Washington D.C. 20230 Attention: Alma Lyons Telephone: 202/482-1400 Fax: 202/371-0926 Email: Alma Lyons