,i #aacth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #ga ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,january #c1 #bjac ,ms4 ,bordallo 7for herself1 ,mr4 ,pierluisi1 ,mr4 ,farr1 ,mrs4 ,christensen1 and ,ms4 ,wasserman ,schultz7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources ,a ,,bill ,to reauthorize the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act ,reauthorization and ,enhancement ,amendments of #bjac4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #b4 ,amendment of ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj4 ,title ,i--,amendments to the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act ,sec4 #aja4 ,expansion of ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,program4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,emergency response4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,national program4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,report to ,congress4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,fund2 grants2 grounding inventory2 coordination4 ,sec4 #ajf4 ,clarification of definitions4 ,sec4 #ajg4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,title ,,ii--,united ,states ,coral ,reef ,task ,force ,sec4 #bja4 ,united ,states ,coral ,reef ,task ,force4 ,title ,,iii--,department of the ,interior ,coral ,reef ,authorities ,sec4 #cja4 ,coral reef conservation assistance4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,national coral reef action strategy4 #b4 ,amendment of ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj ,except as otherwise expressly provided1 whenever in this ,act an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to or repeal of a section or other provision1 the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdja et seq474 ,i ,amendments to the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act #aja4 ,expansion of ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,program 7a7 ,project diversity ,section #bjd7;d7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdjc7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading by striking ,geographic and ,biological and inserting ,project2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,remaining funds shall be awarded for-- 7,a7 projects 7with priority given to community-based local action strategies7 that address emerging priorities or threats1 including international and territorial priorities1 or threats identified by the ,administrator in consultation with the ,united ,states ,coral ,reef ,task ,force2 and 7,b7 other appropriate projects1 as determined by the ,administrator1 including monitoring and assessment1 research1 pollution reduction1 education1 and technical support4 4 7b7 ,approval criteria ,section #bjd7;g7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdjc7;g77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking or after the semicolon in paragraph 7#i72 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#aj72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#i7 the following3 7#aj7 promoting activities designed to minimize the likelihood of vessel impacts on coral reefs1 particularly those areas identified under section #baj7;b71 including the promotion of ecologically sound navigation and anchorages near coral reefs2 or 7#aa7 promoting and assisting entities to work with local communities1 and all appropriate governmental and nongovernmental organizations1 to support community-based planning and management initiatives for the protection of coral reef ecosystems4 4 #ajb4 ,emergency response ,section #bjf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdje7 is amended to read as follows3 #bjf4 ,emergency response actions 7a7 ,in general ,the appropriate official may undertake or authorize action necessary-- 7#a7 to minimize the destruction of or injury to a coral reef1 or loss of an ecosystem function of a coral reef1 from-- 7,a7 vessel impacts1 derelict fishing gear1 vessel anchors1 and anchor chains2 and 7,b7 from unforeseen or disaster-related circumstances as a result of human activities2 and 7#b7 to stabilize1 repair1 recover1 or restore a coral reef that is destroyed or injured1 or that has incurred the loss of an ecosystem function1 as described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,vessel removal2 stabilization ,action authorized by subsection 7a7 includes vessel removal and emergency stabilization of the vessel or any impacted coral reef4 7c7 ,partnering with other ,federal and ,state agencies ,when possible1 action by the appropriate official under this section should-- 7#a7 be conducted in partnership with other government agencies as appropriate1 including-- 7,a7 the ,coast ,guard1 the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 the ,army ,corps of ,engineers1 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 and the ,department of the ,interior2 and 7,b7 agencies of ,states2 and 7#b7 leverage resources of other agencies4 7d7 ,emergency response assistance by other ,federal and ,state agencies 7#a7 ,in general ,the head of any other ,federal or ,state agency may assist the appropriate official in emergency response actions under this section1 using funds available for operations of the agency concerned4 7#b7 ,reimbursement ,the appropriate official1 subject to the availability of appropriations1 may reimburse a ,federal or ,state agency for assistance provided under paragraph 7#a74 7e7 ,liability for costs and damages to coral reefs 7#a7 ,treatment of coral reefs under ,national ,marine ,sanctuaries ,act ,for purposes of the provisions set forth in paragraph 7#b71 and subject to paragraph 7#e71 each of the terms sanctuary resources1 resource1 sanctuary resource managed under law or regulations for that sanctuary1 national marine sanctuary1 sanctuary resources of the national marine sanctuary1 and sanctuary resources of other national marine sanctuaries is deemed to include any coral reef that is subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states or any ,state1 without regard to whether such coral reef is located in a national marine sanctuary4 7#b7 ,applicable provisions of ,national ,marine ,sanctuaries ,act ,the provisions referred to in paragraph 7#a7 are the following provisions of the ,national ,marine ,sanctuaries ,act3 7,a7 ,paragraphs 7#f7 and 7#g7 of section #cjb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adcb74 7,b7 ,paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d7 of section #cjf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adcf74 7,c7 ,section #cjg 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg74 7,d7 ,section #cab 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #addc74 7#c7 ,exemptions ,the destruction1 loss1 or injury of a coral reef or any component thereof is not unlawful if it was-- 7,a7 caused by the use of fishing gear in a manner that is not prohibited under the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahja et seq47 or other ,federal or ,state law2 or 7,b7 caused by an activity that is authorized by ,federal or ,state law1 including any lawful discharge from a vessel of graywater1 cooling water1 engine exhaust1 ballast water1 or sewage from a marine sanitation device1 unless the destruction1 loss1 or injury is a result of a vessel grounding1 a vessel scraping1 anchor damage1 or excavation that is not authorized by a ,federal or ,state permit2 7,c7 the necessary result of bona fide marine scientific research 7including marine scientific research activities approved by ,federal1 ,state1 or local permits71 other than-- 7i7 excessive sampling or collecting2 and 7ii7 destruction1 loss1 or injury that is a result of a vessel grounding1 a vessel scraping1 anchor damage1 or excavation that is not authorized by a ,federal or ,state permit2 or 7,d7 7i7 caused by a ,federal ,government agency in-- 7,i7 an emergency that posed an unacceptable threat to human health or safety or to the marine environment2 7,,ii7 an emergency that posed a threat to national security2 or 7,,iii7 an activity necessary for law enforcement purposes or search and rescue2 and 7ii7 could not be avoided4 7#d7 ,clarification of liability ,a person is not liable under this subsection if that person establishes that-- 7,a7 the destruction or loss of1 or injury to1 the coral reef or coral reef ecosystem was caused solely by an act of ,god1 an act of war1 or an act of omission of a third party1 and the person acted with due care2 7,b7 the destruction1 loss1 or injury was caused by an activity authorized by ,federal or ,state law2 or 7,c7 the destruction1 loss1 or injury was negligible4 7#e7 ,state consent required 7,a7 ,in general ,this subsection shall not apply to any coral reef that is subject to the jurisdiction of a ,state unless the ,governor of that ,state notifies the appropriate official that the ,state consents to that application4 7,b7 ,revocation of consent ,the governor of a ,state may revoke consent under subparagraph 7,a7 by notifying the appropriate official of such revocation4 7#f7 ,consistency with international laws and treaties 7,a7 ,in general ,any action taken under the authority of this subsection must be consistent with otherwise applicable international laws and treaties4 7,b7 ,actions authorized with respect to vessels ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 actions authorized under this subsection include vessel removal1 and emergency re-stabilization of a vessel and any coral reef that is impacted by a vessel4 7#g7 ,liability under other provisions ,nothing in this title shall alter the liability of any person under any other provision of law4 7f7 ,appropriate official defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate official-- 7#a7 except as provided in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 means the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration2 7#b7 except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 means the ,secretary of the ,interior for purposes of application of this section to-- 7,a7 any unit of the ,national ,park ,system2 7,b7 any unit of the ,national ,wildlife ,refuge ,system2 or 7,c7 any ,marine ,national ,monument that is designated under the ,act of ,june #h1 #aijf 7#cd ,stat4 #bbe2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #dca7 7popularly known as the ,antiquities ,act7 and that is under the administrative jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,interior2 and 7#c7 means the ,secretary of ,commerce1 with respect to any coral reef or component thereof that is located in any ,marine ,national ,monument designated under the law referred to in paragraph 7#b77;,c7 and that is under the administrative jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,commerce4 4 #ajc4 ,national program 7a7 ,purpose of ,act ,section #bjb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdja7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#g71 respectively1 and by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 to promote the resilience of coral reef ecosystems2 2 7#b7 by amending paragraph 7#d71 as so redesignated1 to read as follows3 7#d7 to develop sound scientific information on the condition of coral reef ecosystems and the threats to such ecosystems including large-scale threats related to climate change1 such as ocean acidification1 to benefit local communities and the ,nation1 and to the extent practicable to support and enhance management and research capabilities at local management agencies and local research and academic institutions2 2 and 7#c7 by striking and after the semicolon at the end of paragraph 7#f71 as so redesignated1 by striking the period at the end of paragraph 7#g71 as so redesignated1 and inserting 2 and1 and by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 to recognize the benefits of healthy coral reefs to island and coastal communities and to encourage ,federal action to ensure1 to the maximum extent practicable1 the continued availability of those benefits4 4 7b7 ,goals and objectives of national coral reef action strategy ,section #bjc7;b77#h7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdjb7;b77#h77 is amended to read as follows3 7#h7 conservation1 including resilience and the consideration of island and local traditions and practices4 4 7c7 ,amendments relating to activities ,to conserve coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems ,section #bjg7;b7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdjf7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking and after the semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 by striking cooperative conservation and inserting cooperative research1 conservation12 and 7,b7 by striking partners4 and inserting partners1 including academic institutions located in ,states22 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 improving and promoting the resilience of coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems2 and 7#f7 activities designed to minimize the likelihood of vessel impacts or other physical damage to coral reefs1 including those areas identified in section #baj7;b74 4 7d7 ,criteria for ,approval of project proposals ,section #bjd7;g7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdjc7;g77 is further amended by striking or after the semicolon at the end of paragraph 7#aj71 by redesignating paragraph 7#aa7 as paragraph 7#ab71 and by inserting after paragraph 7#aj7 the following3 7#aa7 improving and promoting the resilience of coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems2 or 4 7e7 ,data ,archive1 ,access1 and ,availability ,section #bjg 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdjf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7 7as amended by subsection 7b7 of this section7 by striking and after the semicolon at the end of paragraph 7#e71 by striking the period at the end of paragraph 7#f7 and inserting 2 and 1 and by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 centrally archiving1 managing1 and distributing data sets and providing coral reef ecosystem assessments and services to the general public with local1 regional1 or international programs and partners4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,data ,archive1 ,access1 and ,availability ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with similar efforts at other ,departments and agencies shall provide for the long-term stewardship of environmental data1 products1 and information via data processing1 storage1 and archive facilities pursuant to this title4 ,the ,secretary may-- 7#a7 archive environmental data collected by ,federal1 ,state1 local agencies and tribal organizations and federally funded research2 7#b7 promote widespread availability and dissemination of environmental data and information through full and open access and exchange to the greatest extent possible1 including in electronic format on the ,internet2 7#c7 develop standards1 protocols and procedures for sharing ,federal data with ,state and local government programs and the private sector or academia2 and 7#d7 develop metadata standards for coral reef ecosystems in accordance with ,federal ,geographic ,data ,committee guidelines4 4 #ajd4 ,report to ,congress ,section #bjh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdjg7 is amended to read as follows3 #bjh4 ,report to ,congress ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjad1 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives a report describing all activities undertaken to implement the strategy1 including-- 7#a7 a description of the funds obligated by each participating ,federal agency to advance coral reef conservation during each fiscal year of the #e-;fiscal-year period preceding the fiscal year in which the report is submitted2 7#b7 a description of ,federal interagency and cooperative efforts with ,states and non-governmental partner organizations to prevent or address overharvesting1 coastal runoff1 or other anthropogenic impacts on coral reef ecosystems1 including projects undertaken with the ,department of the ,interior1 the ,department of ,agriculture1 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 and the ,army ,corps of ,engineers2 7#c7 a summary of the information contained in the vessel grounding inventory established under section #baj1 including additional authorization or funding1 needed for response and removal of such vessels2 7#d7 a description of ,federal disaster response actions taken pursuant to the ,national ,response ,plan to address damage to coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems2 and 7#e7 an assessment of the condition of ,united ,states coral reefs1 accomplishments under this ,act1 and the effectiveness of management actions to address threats to coral reefs1 including actions taken to address large-scale threats to coral reef ecosystems related to climate change4 4 #aje4 ,fund2 grants2 grounding inventory2 coordination ,the ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #bje7;a7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdjd7;a771 by striking organization solely and all that follows and inserting 8organization-- 7#a7 to support partnerships between the public and private sectors that further the purposes of this ,act and are consistent with the national coral reef strategy under section #bjc2 and 7#b7 to address emergency response actions under section #bjf4 2 7#b7 by adding at the end of section #bje7;b7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdjd7;b77 the following3 ,the organization is encouraged to solicit funding and in-kind services from the private sector1 including nongovernmental organizations1 for emergency response actions under section #bjf and for activities to prevent damage to coral reefs1 including areas identified in section #baj7;b77#b742 7#c7 in section #bje7;c7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdjd7;c771 by striking the grant program and inserting any grant program or emergency response action2 7#d7 by redesignating sections #bji and #baj as sections #bag and #bah1 respectively2 and 7#e7 by inserting after section #bjh the following3 #bji4 ,community-,based planning grants 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator may make grants to entities that are eligible to receive grants under section #bjd7;c7 to provide additional funds to such entities to work with local communities and through appropriate ,federal and ,state entities to prepare and implement plans for the increased protection of coral reef areas identified by the community and scientific experts as high priorities for focused attention4 ,the plans shall-- 7#a7 support attainment of one or more of the criteria described in section #bjd7;g72 7#b7 be developed at the community level2 7#c7 utilize where applicable watershed-based or ecosystem-based approaches2 7#d7 provide for coordination with ,federal and ,state experts and managers2 7#e7 build upon local approaches or models1 including traditional or island-based resource management concepts2 and 7#f7 complement local action strategies or regional plans for coral reef conservation4 7b7 ,terms and conditions ,the provisions of subsections 7b71 7d71 7f71 and 7h7 of section #bjd apply to grants under subsection 7a71 except that1 for the purpose of applying section #bjd7;b77#a7 to grants under this section1 #ge percent shall be substituted for #ej percent4 #baj4 ,vessel grounding inventory 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator1 in coordination with other ,federal agencies1 may maintain an inventory of all vessel grounding incidents involving coral reefs1 including a description of-- 7#a7 the impacts to such resources2 7#b7 vessel and ownership information1 if available2 7#c7 the estimated cost of removal1 mitigation1 or restoration2 7#d7 the response action taken by the owner1 the ,administrator1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard1 or other ,federal or ,state agency representatives2 7#e7 the status of the response action1 including the dates of vessel removal and mitigation or restoration and any actions taken to prevent future grounding incidents2 and 7#f7 recommendations for additional navigational aids or other mechanisms for preventing future grounding incidents4 7b7 ,identification of at-,risk reefs ,the ,administrator may-- 7#a7 use information from any inventory maintained under subsection 7a7 or any other available information source to identify all coral reef areas that have a high incidence of vessel impacts1 including groundings and anchor damage2 7#b7 identify appropriate measures1 including action by other agencies1 to reduce the likelihood of such impacts2 and 7#c7 develop a strategy and timetable to implement such measures1 including cooperative actions with other ,government agencies and non-governmental partners4 #baa4 ,regional1 ,state1 and territorial coordination 7a7 ,regional ,coordination ,the ,secretary and other ,federal members of the ,united ,states ,coral ,reef ,task ,force shall work in coordination and collaboration with other ,federal agencies and ,states to implement the strategies developed under section #bjc1 including regional and local strategies1 to address multiple threats to coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems such as coastal runoff1 vessel impacts1 and overharvesting4 7b7 ,response and ,restoration ,activities ,the ,secretary shall enter into written agreements with any ,states in which coral reefs are located regarding the manner in which response and restoration activities will be conducted within the affected ,state's waters4 ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit ,federal response and restoration activity authority before any such agreement is final4 7c7 ,cooperative ,enforcement ,agreements ,all cooperative enforcement agreements in place between the ,secretary and ,states affected by this title shall be updated to include enforcement of this title where appropriate4 #bab4 ,agreements 7a7 ,in ,general ,the ,administrator may execute and perform such contracts1 leases1 grants1 or cooperative agreements as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this title4 7b7 ,funding ,under an agreement entered into under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may fulfill the terms of the agreement by reimbursing or providing appropriated funds to1 and may receive funds or reimbursements from1 ,federal agencies1 instrumentalities and laboratories2 ,state and local governments2 ,native ,american tribes and organizations2 international organizations2 foreign governments2 universities and research centers2 educational institutions2 nonprofit organizations2 commercial organizations2 and other public and private persons or entities1 as necessary for purposes identified in section #bjb and actions taken under subsections 7a7 through 7d7 of section #bjf4 7c7 ,multiyear cooperative agreements ,the ,administrator may enter into multiyear cooperative agreements with the heads of other ,federal agencies1 ,states1 local governments1 academic institutions1 including marine laboratories and coral reef institutes1 and nongovernmental organizations to carry out the activities of the national coral reef action strategy developed under section #bjc and to implement regional strategies developed pursuant to section #baa4 7d7 ,use of ,other ,agencies' ,resources ,for purposes related to the conservation1 preservation1 protection1 restoration1 or replacement of coral reefs or coral reef ecosystems and the enforcement of this title1 the ,administrator is authorized to use1 with their consent and with or without reimbursement1 the land1 services1 equipment1 personnel1 and facilities of any ,department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,united ,states1 or of any ,state1 local government1 or ,indian tribal government1 or of any political subdivision thereof1 or of any foreign government or international organization4 #bac4 ,international ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,strategy 7a7 ,international ,coral ,reef ,ecosystem ,strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act ,reauthorization and ,enhancement ,amendments of #bjac1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and publish in the ,federal ,register1 an international coral reef ecosystem strategy1 consistent with the purposes of this title and the national strategy required pursuant to section #bjc7;a74 ,the ,secretary shall periodically review and revise this strategy as necessary4 7#b7 ,contents ,the strategy developed by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 identify coral reef ecosystems throughout the world that are of high value for ,united ,states marine resources1 that support high-seas resources of importance to the ,united ,states such as fisheries1 or that support other interests of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 summarize existing activities by ,federal agencies and entities described in subsection 7b7 to address the conservation of coral reef ecosystems identified pursuant to subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 establish goals1 objectives1 and specific targets for conservation of priority international coral reef ecosystems2 7,d7 describe appropriate activities to achieve the goals and targets for international coral reef conservation1 in particular those that leverage activities already conducted under this title2 7,e7 develop a plan to coordinate implementation of the strategy with entities described in subsection 7b7 in order to leverage current activities under this title and other conservation efforts globally2 7,f7 identify appropriate partnerships1 grants1 or other funding and technical assistance mechanisms to carry out the strategy2 and 7,g7 develop criteria for prioritizing partnerships under subsection 7c74 7b7 ,coordination ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall consult with the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,administrator of the ,agency for ,international ,development1 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 and other relevant ,federal agencies1 and relevant ,united ,states stakeholders1 and shall take into account coral reef ecosystem conservation initiatives of other nations1 international agreements1 and intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations so as to provide effective cooperation and efficiencies in international coral reef conservation4 ,the ,secretary may consult with the ,united ,states ,coral ,reef ,task ,force in carrying out this subsection4 7c7 ,international ,coral ,reef ,ecosystem ,partnerships 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may establish an international coral reef ecosystem partnership program to provide support1 including funding and technical assistance1 for activities that implement the strategy developed pursuant to subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,mechanisms ,the ,secretary shall provide such support working in collaboration with the entities described in subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,criteria for approval ,the ,secretary may not approve a partnership proposal under this section unless the partnership is consistent with the international coral reef conservation strategy developed pursuant to subsection 7a71 and meets the criteria specified in that strategy4 7d7 ,priority for certain projects conducted by ,states ,in implementing this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority consideration to regional initiatives and projects that ,states are participating in with other nations4 #bad4 ,permits 7a7 ,in ,general ,the ,administrator may1 in accordance with this section and regulations issued under this title1 issue a permit authorizing the conduct of bona fide research4 7b7 ,exempt activities ,no permit under this section is required for an activity that is exempt from liability under section #bjf7;e74 7c7 ,terms and ,conditions ,the ,administrator may place any terms and conditions on a permit issued under this section that the ,administrator deems reasonable4 7d7 ,fees 7#a7 ,assessment and collection ,subject to regulations issued under this title1 the ,administrator may assess and collect fees as specified in this subsection4 7#b7 ,amount ,any fee assessed shall be equal to the sum of-- 7,a7 all costs incurred1 or expected to be incurred1 by the ,administrator in processing the permit application1 including indirect costs2 and 7,b7 if the permit is approved1 all costs incurred1 or expected to be incurred1 by the ,administrator as a direct result of the conduct of the activity for which the permit is issued4 7#c7 ,use of fees ,amounts collected by the ,administrator in the form of fees under this section shall be collected and available for use only to the extent provided in advance in appropriations ,acts and may be used by the ,administrator for issuing and administering permits under this section4 7#d7 ,waiver or reduction of fees ,for any fee assessed under paragraph 7#b7 of this subsection1 the ,administrator may-- 7,a7 accept in-kind contributions in lieu of a fee2 or 7,b7 waive or reduce the fee4 7e7 ,fishing ,nothing in this section shall be considered to require a person to obtain a permit under this section for the conduct of any fishing activity that is not prohibited by this title or regulations issued under this title4 #bae4 ,regulations2 application in accordance with international law 7a7 ,regulations ,the ,administrator may issue such regulations as are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purposes of sections #bjf and #bad4 7b7 ,relationship to international law ,this title and any regulations promulgated under this title shall be applied in accordance with international law4 ,no restrictions shall apply to or be enforced against a person who is not a citizen1 national1 or resident alien of the ,united ,states 7including foreign flag vessels7 unless in accordance with international law4 4 #ajf4 ,clarification of definitions ,section #bah1 as redesignated by section #aje of this ,act 7relating to definitions2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdji71 is further amended-- 7#a7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,conservation ,the term conservation means the use of methods and procedures that are necessary to preserve or sustain coral reefs and associated species as resilient diverse1 viable1 and self-perpetuating coral reef ecosystems1 including-- 7,a7 all activities associated with resource management1 such as assessment1 conservation1 protection1 restoration1 sustainable use1 and management of habitat2 7,b7 mapping2 7,c7 monitoring of coral reef ecosystems2 7,d7 development and implementation of management strategies for marine protected area or networks thereof and marine resources consistent with the ,national ,marine ,sanctuaries ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adca et seq47 and the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahja et seq472 7,e7 law enforcement2 7,f7 conflict resolution initiatives2 7,g7 community outreach and education2 and 7,h7 activities that promote safe and ecologically sound navigation4 2 7#b7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,coral ,the term coral means species of the phylum ,cnidaria1 including-- 7,a7 all species of the orders ,antipatharia 7black corals71 ,scleractinia 7stony corals71 ,gorgonacea 7horny corals71 ,stolonifera 7organ-pipe corals and others71 ,alcyonacea 7soft corals71 and ,helioporacea 7blue coral71 of the class ,anthozoa2 and 7,b7 all species of the families ,milleporidae 7fire corals7 and ,stylasteridae 7stylasterid hydrocorals71 of the class ,hydrozoa4 2 7#c7 by amending paragraph 7#d7 to read as follows3 7#d7 ,coral reef ,the term coral reef means a limestone structure1 in the form of a reef or shoal1 comprised in whole or in part by living coral1 skeletal remains of coral1 and other associated sessile marine plants and animals4 2 7#d7 by amending paragraph 7#e7 to read as follows3 7#e7 ,coral reef ecosystem ,the term coral reef ecosystem means a system of coral reefs and geographically associated species1 habitats1 and environment1 including mangroves and seagrass habitats1 and the processes that control its dynamics4 2 and 7#e7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#g7 and 7#h7 in order as paragraphs 7#h7 and 7#i71 respectively1 and by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following3 7#g7 ,coral reef component ,the term coral reef component means any part of a coral reef1 including individual living coral1 skeletal remains of coral1 and other associated sessile marine plants and animals1 and any adjacent or associated seagrasses4 4 #ajg4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #bag1 as redesignated by section #aje of this ,act 7relating to authorization of appropriations2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdjh71 is further amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,in ,general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,commerce to carry out this title #cj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjac1 #cb1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjad1 #cd1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjae1 and #ce1jjj1jjj for fiscal years #bjaf and #bjag4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7 by striking #a1jjj1jjj and inserting #b1jjj1jjj2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,management and ,planning ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator #g1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjac through #bjag to remain available until expended-- 7#a7 to provide grants under section #bji2 and 7#b7 to provide grants to ,states to strengthen coral reef and coral reef ecosystem management capabilities4 2 and 7#d7 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,department of the ,interior ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of the ,interior to carry out this ,act #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjac through #bjag4 4 ,,ii ,united ,states ,coral ,reef ,task ,force #bja4 ,united ,states ,coral ,reef ,task ,force 7a7 ,establishment ,there is hereby established the ,united ,states ,coral ,reef ,task ,force4 7b7 ,goal ,the goal of the ,task ,force shall be to lead1 coordinate1 and strengthen ,federal ,government actions to better preserve and protect coral reef ecosystems4 7c7 ,duties ,the duties of the ,task ,force shall be-- 7#a7 to coordinate1 in cooperation with ,state and local government partners1 academic partners1 and nongovernmental partners if appropriate1 activities regarding the mapping1 monitoring1 research1 conservation1 mitigation1 restoration of coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems2 7#b7 to monitor and advise regarding implementation of the policy and ,federal agency responsibilities set forth in ,executive ,order #acjhi and the national coral reef action strategy developed under section #bjc of the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj1 as amended by this ,act2 and 7#c7 to work with the ,secretary of ,state and the ,administrator of the ,agency for ,international ,development1 and in coordination with the other members of the ,task ,force1 to-- 7,a7 assess the ,united ,states role in international trade and protection of coral species2 and 7,b7 encourage implementation of appropriate strategies and actions to promote conservation and sustainable use of coral reef resources worldwide4 7d7 ,membership1 generally ,the ,task ,force shall be comprised of-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 and the ,secretary of the ,interior1 who shall be co-chairs of the ,task ,force2 7#b7 the ,administrator of the ,agency of ,international ,development2 7#c7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture2 7#d7 the ,secretary of ,defense2 7#e7 the ,secretary of the ,army1 acting through the ,corps of ,engineers2 7#f7 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 7#g7 the ,attorney ,general2 7#h7 the ,secretary of ,state2 7#i7 the ,secretary of ,transportation2 7#aj7 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 7#aa7 the ,administrator of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration2 7#ab7 the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation2 7#ac7 the ,governor1 or a representative of the ,governor1 of the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands2 7#ad7 the ,governor1 or a representative of the ,governor1 of the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico2 7#ae7 the ,governor1 or a representative of the ,governor1 of the ,state of ,florida2 7#af7 the ,governor1 or a representative of the ,governor1 of the ,state of ,hawaii2 7#ag7 the ,governor1 or a representative of the ,governor1 of the ,territory of ,guam2 7#ah7 the ,governor1 or a representative of the ,governor1 of the ,territory of ,american ,samoa2 and 7#ai7 the ,governor1 or a representative of the ,governor1 of the ,virgin ,islands4 7e7 ,nonvoting members ,the ,president1 or a representative of the ,president1 of each of the ,freely ,associated ,states of the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands1 and the ,republic of ,palau may appoint a nonvoting member of the ,task ,force4 7f7 ,responsibilities of ,federal agency members 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,federal agency members of the ,task ,force shall-- 7,a7 identify the actions of their agencies that may affect coral reef ecosystems2 7,b7 utilize the programs and authorities of their agencies to protect and enhance the conditions of such ecosystems2 and 7,c7 assist in the implementation of the ,national ,action ,plan to ,conserve ,coral ,reefs1 the national coral reef action strategy developed under section #bjc of the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj1 as amended by this ,act1 the local action strategies1 and any other coordinated efforts approved by the ,task ,force4 7#b7 ,co-chairs ,in addition to their responsibilities under paragraph 7#a71 the co-chairs of the ,task ,force shall administer performance of the functions of the ,task ,force and facilitate the coordination of the ,federal agency members of the ,task ,force4 7g7 ,working groups 7#a7 ,in general ,the co-chairs of the ,task ,force may establish working groups as necessary to meet the goals and duties of this title4 ,the ,task ,force may request the co-chairs to establish such a working group4 7#b7 ,participation by nongovernmental organizations ,the co-chairs may allow a nongovernmental organization or academic institution to participate in such a working group4 7h7 ,,faca ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to the ,task ,force4 7i7 ,definitions ,the definitions in section #bah of the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj1 as amended by this ,act1 shall apply to this section4 ,,iii ,department of the ,interior ,coral ,reef ,authorities #cja4 ,coral reef conservation assistance 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,interior may provide technical assistance and1 subject to the availability of appropriations1 financial assistance for the conservation of coral reefs4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section each of the terms conservation and coral reef has the meaning that term has under section #bah of the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdji71 amended by this ,act4 #cjb4 ,national coral reef action strategy ,section #bjc7;a7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdjb7;a77 is amended by inserting and the ,secretary of the ,interior after the ,administrator4