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IODP-MI Tasks and Responsibilities
Based on Recommendations from SAS and Implementing Organizations

Develop:
ArrowAnnual Program Plan
ArrowBudget plan for Science Operation Cost of the program
ArrowBudget plan for technical/engineering development
ArrowDownhole logging plan and budget
ArrowAnnual publication and information service plan, budget, and guidelines for the Program
ArrowAnnual plan and budget for education, outreach, and promotion
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Ensure the Efficiency of:
ArrowDetailed annual Science Operating Plan
ArrowDetailed annual Platform Operation Plan
ArrowDetailed Science Operation Costs
ArrowDetailed drilling plan prepared by IO and DPG
ArrowPlatform Operation Cost of the Program
ArrowDetailed Pre-drilling site survey plan prepared by IO
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Seek or Promote:
ArrowInternational cooperation to provide timely and useful site survey information for the
     proposed drill sites
ArrowAdvice from the drilling industry on operational/technical solutions
ArrowNew members for IODP
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Conduct:
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Promotion of the Program
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Execute:
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Contracts with IOs or IODP subcontractors for Science Operation Activities
ArrowContracts with IOs or IODP subcontractors for technical/engineering development
ArrowContract (or other agreement) with NSF/MEXT for science operations and management of IODP
ArrowOther contracts/agreements which may be required
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Secure or Maintain:
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Necessary funding for Science Operation of each platform
ArrowFinancial controls for the Science Operation Cost of the Program
ArrowNecessary funding for publication and information services
ArrowFiscal activities of CMO operations
ArrowQuality control for sample and data archives
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Support or Assist:
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Appropriate pre-drilling site survey standard for each platform to meet adequate HSE
     requirements
ArrowIO to secure drilling permit from the country of jurisdiction
ArrowDPG and IO in creating detailed drilling plans
ArrowSupport SAS ACTIVITIES and OPERATIONS:
ArrowSAS Support and Logistics
ArrowProposal Administration
ArrowPublication and Outreach
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