#aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #bbdg ,,an ,,act ,to amend the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act to provide assistance for programs and activities to protect the water quality of ,puget ,sound1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,promoting ,united ,government ,efforts to ,save ,our ,sound ,act or the ,,puget ,,sos ,act4 #b4 ,puget sound coordinated recovery ,title ,i of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #abd4 ,puget ,sound 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,coastal nonpoint pollution control program ,the term ,coastal ,nonpoint ,pollution ,control ,program means the ,state of ,washington's ,coastal ,nonpoint ,pollution ,control ,program approved by the ,secretary of ,commerce as required under section #fbag of the ,coastal ,zone ,act ,reauthorization ,amendments of #aiij4 7#b7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,program ,office4 7#c7 ,federal ,action ,plan ,the term ,federal ,action ,plan means the plan developed under subsection 7d77#b77;,b74 7#d7 ,international ,joint ,commission ,the term ,international ,joint ,commission means the ,international ,joint ,commission established by the ,united ,states and ,canada under the ,international ,boundary ,waters ,treaty of #aiji 7#cf ,stat4 #bddh74 7#e7 ,pacific ,salmon ,commission ,the term ,pacific ,salmon ,commission means the ,pacific ,salmon ,commission established by the ,united ,states and ,canada under the ,treaty between the ,government of the ,united ,states of ,america and the ,government of ,canada ,concerning ,pacific ,salmon1 signed at ,ottawa1 ,january #bh1 #aihe 7commonly known as the ,pacific ,salmon ,treaty74 7#f7 ,program ,office ,the term ,program ,office means the ,puget ,sound ,recovery ,national ,program ,office established by subsection 7c74 7#g7 ,puget ,sound ,action ,agenda2 ,action ,agenda ,the term ,puget ,sound ,action ,agenda or ,action ,agenda means the most recent plan developed by the ,puget ,sound ,national ,estuary ,program ,management ,conference1 in consultation with the ,puget ,sound ,tribal ,management ,conference1 and approved by the ,administrator as the comprehensive conservation and management plan for ,puget ,sound under section #cbj4 7#h7 ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force ,the term ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force means the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force established under subsection 7d74 7#i7 ,puget ,sound ,federal ,task ,force ,the term ,puget ,sound ,federal ,task ,force means the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,task ,force established in #bjaf under a memorandum of understanding among #i ,federal agencies4 7#aj7 ,puget ,sound ,national ,estuary ,program ,management ,conference2 ,management ,conference ,the term ,puget ,sound ,national ,estuary ,program ,management ,conference or ,management ,conference means the management conference for ,puget ,sound convened pursuant to section #cbj4 7#aa7 ,puget ,sound ,partnership ,the term ,puget ,sound ,partnership means the ,state agency that is established under the laws of the ,state of ,washington 7section #ij4ga4baj of the ,revised ,code of ,washington71 or its successor agency1 that has been designated by the ,administrator as the lead entity to support the ,puget ,sound ,national ,estuary ,program ,management ,conference4 7#ab7 ,puget ,sound region 7,a7 ,in general ,the term ,puget ,sound region means the land and waters in the northwest corner of the ,state of ,washington from the ,canadian border to the north to the ,pacific ,ocean on the west1 including ,hood ,canal and the ,strait of ,juan de ,fuca4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,the term ,puget ,sound region includes all of the water that falls on the ,olympic and ,cascade ,mountains and flows to meet ,puget ,sound's marine waters4 7#ac7 ,puget ,sound ,tribal ,management ,conference ,the term ,puget ,sound ,tribal ,management ,conference means the #bj treaty ,indian tribes of western ,washington and the ,northwest ,indian ,fisheries ,commission4 7#ad7 ,salish ,sea ,the term ,salish ,sea means the network of coastal waterways on the west coast of ,north ,america that includes the ,puget ,sound1 the ,strait of ,georgia1 and the ,strait of ,juan de ,fuca4 7#ae7 ,salmon recovery plans ,the term ,salmon ,recovery ,plans means the recovery plans for salmon and steelhead species approved by the ,secretary of the ,interior under section #d7;f7 of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc4 7#af7 ,state ,advisory ,committee ,the term ,state ,advisory ,committee means the advisory committee established by subsection 7e74 7#ag7 ,treaty rights at risk initiative ,the term ,treaty ,rights at ,risk ,initiative means the report from the treaty ,indian tribes of western ,washington entitled ,treaty ,rights at ,risk3 ,ongoing ,habitat ,loss1 the ,decline of the ,salmon ,resource1 and ,recommendations for ,change and dated ,july #ad1 #bjaa1 or its successor report1 which outlines issues and offers solutions for the protection of ,tribal treaty rights1 recovery of salmon habitat1 and management of sustainable treaty and nontreaty salmon fisheries1 including through tribal salmon hatchery programs4 7b7 ,consistency ,all ,federal agencies represented on the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force shall act consistently with the protection of ,tribal1 treaty-reserved rights and1 to the greatest extent practicable given such agencies' existing obligations under ,federal law1 act consistently with the objectives and priorities of the ,action ,agenda1 ,salmon ,recovery ,plans1 the ,treaty ,rights at ,risk ,initiative1 and the ,coastal ,nonpoint ,pollution ,control ,program1 when-- 7#a7 conducting ,federal agency activities within or outside ,puget ,sound that affect any land or water use or natural resources of ,puget ,sound and its tributary waters1 including activities performed by a contractor for the benefit of a ,federal agency2 7#b7 interpreting and enforcing regulations that impact the restoration and protection of ,puget ,sound2 7#c7 issuing ,federal licenses or permits that impact the restoration and protection of ,puget ,sound2 and 7#d7 granting ,federal assistance to ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments for activities related to the restoration and protection of ,puget ,sound4 7c7 ,puget ,sound ,recovery ,national ,program ,office 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,environmental ,protection ,agency a ,puget ,sound ,recovery ,national ,program ,office to be located in the ,state of ,washington4 7#b7 ,director 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,program ,office shall be a career reserved position1 as such term is defined in section #cacb7;a77#h7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,qualifications ,the ,director of the ,program ,office shall have leadership and project management experience and shall be highly qualified to-- 7i7 direct the integration of multiple project planning efforts and programs from different agencies and jurisdictions2 and 7ii7 align numerous1 and often conflicting1 needs toward implementing a shared ,action ,agenda with visible and measurable outcomes4 7#c7 ,delegation of authority2 staffing ,using amounts made available pursuant to subsection 7i71 the ,administrator shall delegate to the ,director such authority and provide such staff as may be necessary to carry out this section4 7#d7 ,duties ,the ,director shall-- 7,a7 coordinate and manage the timely execution of the requirements of this section1 including the formation and meetings of the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force2 7,b7 coordinate activities related to the restoration and protection of ,puget ,sound across the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 7,c7 coordinate and align the activities of the ,administrator with the ,action ,agenda1 ,salmon ,recovery ,plans1 the ,treaty ,rights at ,risk ,initiative1 and the ,coastal ,nonpoint ,pollution ,control ,program2 7,d7 promote the efficient use of ,environmental ,protection ,agency resources in pursuit of ,puget ,sound restoration and protection2 7,e7 serve on the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force and collaborate with1 help coordinate1 and implement activities with other ,federal agencies that have responsibilities involving ,puget ,sound restoration and protection2 7,f7 provide or procure such other advice1 technical assistance1 research1 assessments1 monitoring1 or other support as is determined by the ,director to be necessary or prudent to most efficiently and effectively fulfill the objectives and priorities of the ,action ,agenda1 ,salmon ,recovery ,plans1 the ,treaty ,rights at ,risk ,initiative1 and the ,coastal ,nonpoint ,pollution ,control ,program consistent with the best available science and to ensure the health of the ,puget ,sound ecosystem2 7,g7 track the progress of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency towards meeting the ,agency's specified objectives and priorities within the ,action ,agenda and the ,federal ,action ,plan2 7,h7 implement the recommendations of the ,comptroller ,general1 set forth in the report entitled ,puget ,sound ,restoration3 ,additional ,actions ,could ,improve ,assessments of ,progress and dated ,july #ai1 #bjah2 7,i7 serve as liaison and coordinate activities for the restoration and protection of the ,salish ,sea1 with ,canadian authorities1 the ,pacific ,salmon ,commission1 and the ,international ,joint ,commission2 and 7,j7 carry out such additional duties as the ,administrator determines necessary and appropriate4 7d7 ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established a ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force4 7#b7 ,duties 7,a7 ,general duties ,the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force shall-- 7i7 uphold ,federal trust responsibilities to restore and protect resources crucial to ,tribal treaty rights1 including by carrying out government-to-government consultation with ,indian tribes when requested by such tribes2 7ii7 provide a venue for dialogue and coordination across all ,federal agencies on the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force to align ,federal resources for the purposes of carrying out the requirements of this section and all other ,federal laws that contribute to the restoration and protection of ,puget ,sound1 including by-- 7,i7 enabling and encouraging the ,federal agencies represented on the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force to act consistently with the objectives and priorities of the ,action ,agenda1 ,salmon ,recovery ,plans1 the ,treaty ,rights at ,risk ,initiative1 and the ,coastal ,nonpoint ,pollution ,control ,program2 7,,ii7 facilitating the coordination of ,federal activities that impact the restoration and protection of ,puget ,sound2 7,,iii7 facilitating the delivery of feedback given by ,federal agencies to the ,puget ,sound ,partnership during the development of the ,action ,agenda2 7,,iv7 facilitating the resolution of interagency conflicts associated with the restoration and protection of ,puget ,sound among the agencies represented on the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force2 7,v7 providing a forum for exchanging information among agencies regarding activities being conducted1 including obstacles or efficiencies found1 during ,puget ,sound restoration and protection activities2 and 7,,vi7 promoting the efficient use of government resources in pursuit of ,puget ,sound restoration and protection through coordination and collaboration1 including by ensuring that the ,federal efforts relating to the science necessary for restoration and protection of ,puget ,sound are consistent1 and not duplicative1 across the ,federal ,government2 7iii7 catalyze public leaders at all levels to work together toward shared goals by demonstrating interagency best practices coming from the members of the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force2 7iv7 provide advice and support on scientific and technical issues and act as a forum for the exchange of scientific information about ,puget ,sound2 7v7 identify and inventory ,federal environmental research and monitoring programs related to ,puget ,sound1 and provide such inventory to the ,puget ,sound ,national ,estuary ,program ,management ,conference2 7vi7 ensure that ,puget ,sound restoration and protection activities are as consistent as practicable with ongoing restoration and protection and related efforts in the ,salish ,sea that are being conducted by ,canadian authorities1 the ,pacific ,salmon ,commission1 and the ,international ,joint ,commission2 7vii7 establish any necessary working groups or advisory committees necessary to assist the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force in its duties1 including public policy and scientific issues2 7viii7 raise national awareness of the significance of ,puget ,sound2 7ix7 work with the ,office of ,management and ,budget to give input on the crosscut budget under subsection 7h72 and 7x7 submit a biennial report under subsection 7g7 on the progress made toward carrying out the ,federal ,action ,plan4 7,b7 ,puget ,sound ,federal ,action ,plan 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force shall develop and approve a ,federal ,action ,plan that leverages ,federal programs across agencies and serves to coordinate diverse programs on a specific suite of priorities on ,puget ,sound recovery4 7ii7 ,revision of ,puget ,sound ,federal ,action ,plan ,not less often than once every #e years after the date of completion of the ,federal ,action ,plan described in clause 7i71 the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force shall review1 and revise as appropriate1 the ,federal ,action ,plan4 7,c7 ,feedback by ,federal agencies ,in facilitating feedback under subparagraph 7,a77ii77,,iii71 the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force shall request ,federal agencies to consider1 at a minimum1 possible ,federal actions designed to-- 7i7 further the goals1 targets1 and actions of the ,action ,agenda1 ,salmon ,recovery ,plans1 the ,treaty ,rights at ,risk ,initiative1 and the ,coastal ,nonpoint ,pollution ,control ,program2 7ii7 implement and enforce this ,act1 the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc1 and all other ,federal laws that contribute to the restoration and protection of ,puget ,sound1 including those that protect ,tribal treaty rights2 7iii7 prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species2 7iv7 prevent the destruction of marine and wildlife habitats2 7v7 protect1 restore1 and conserve forests1 wetlands1 riparian zones1 and nearshore waters that provide marine and wildlife habitat2 7vi7 promote resilience to climate change and ocean acidification effects2 7vii7 conserve and recover endangered species under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc2 7viii7 restore fisheries so that they are sustainable and productive2 7ix7 preserve biodiversity2 7x7 restore and protect ecosystem services that provide clean water1 filter toxic chemicals1 and increase ecosystem resilience2 and 7xi7 improve water quality and restore wildlife habitat1 including by preventing and managing stormwater runoff1 incorporating erosion control techniques and trash capture devices1 using sustainable stormwater practices1 and mitigating and minimizing nonpoint source pollution1 including marine litter4 7#c7 ,participation of ,state ,advisory ,committee and ,puget ,sound ,tribal ,management ,conference 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force shall carry out its duties with input from1 and in collaboration with1 the ,state ,advisory ,committee and ,puget ,sound ,tribal ,management ,conference4 7,b7 ,specific advice and recommendations ,the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force shall seek the advice and recommendations of the ,state ,advisory ,committee and ,puget ,sound ,tribal ,management ,conference on the actions1 progress1 and issues pertaining to restoration and protection of ,puget ,sound4 7#d7 ,membership 7,a7 ,qualifications ,members appointed under this paragraph shall have experience and expertise in matters of restoration and protection of large watersheds and bodies of water or related experience that will benefit the restoration and protection effort of ,puget ,sound4 7,b7 ,composition ,the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force shall be composed of the following members3 7i7 ,secretary of ,agriculture ,the following individuals appointed by the ,secretary of ,agriculture3 7,i7 ,a representative of the ,national ,forest ,service4 7,,ii7 ,a representative of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service4 7ii7 ,secretary of ,commerce ,a representative of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration appointed by the ,secretary of ,commerce4 7iii7 ,secretary of ,defense ,the following individuals appointed by the ,secretary of ,defense3 7,i7 ,a representative of the ,corps of ,engineers4 7,,ii7 ,a representative of the ,joint ,base ,lewis-,mc,chord4 7,,iii7 ,a representative of the ,navy ,region ,northwest4 7iv7 ,director ,the ,director of the ,program ,office4 7v7 ,secretary of ,homeland ,security ,the following individuals appointed by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security3 7,i7 ,a representative of the ,coast ,guard4 7,,ii7 ,a representative of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency4 7vi7 ,secretary of the ,interior ,the following individuals appointed by the ,secretary of the ,interior3 7,i7 ,a representative of the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs4 7,,ii7 ,a representative of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service4 7,,iii7 ,a representative of the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey4 7,,iv7 ,a representative of the ,national ,park ,service4 7vii7 ,secretary of ,transportation ,the following individuals appointed by the ,secretary of ,transportation3 7,i7 ,a representative of the ,federal ,highway ,administration4 7,,ii7 ,a representative of the ,federal ,transit ,administration4 7viii7 ,additional members ,representatives of such other agencies1 programs1 and initiatives as the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force determines necessary4 7#e7 ,leadership ,the ,co-,chairs shall ensure the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force completes its duties through robust discussion of all relevant issues4 ,the ,co-,chairs shall share leadership responsibilities equally4 7#f7 ,co-,chairs ,the following members of the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force appointed under paragraph 7#e7 shall serve as ,co-,chairs of the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force3 7,a7 ,the representative of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 7,b7 ,the representative of the ,puget ,sound ,recovery ,national ,program ,office4 7,c7 ,the representative of the ,corps of ,engineers4 7#g7 ,meetings 7,a7 ,initial meeting ,the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force shall meet not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section-- 7i7 to determine if all ,federal agencies are properly represented2 7ii7 to establish the bylaws of the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force2 7iii7 to establish necessary working groups or committees2 and 7iv7 to determine subsequent meeting times1 dates1 and logistics4 7,b7 ,subsequent meetings ,after the initial meeting1 the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force shall meet1 at a minimum1 twice per year to carry out the duties of the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force4 7,c7 ,working group meetings ,meetings of any established working groups or committees of the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force shall not be considered a biannual meeting for purposes of subparagraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,joint meetings ,the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force shall offer to meet jointly with the ,puget ,sound ,national ,estuary ,program ,management ,conference and the ,puget ,sound ,tribal ,management ,conference1 at a minimum1 once per year4 ,a joint meeting under this subparagraph may be considered a biannual meeting of the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force for purposes of subparagraph 7,b71 if agreed upon4 7,e7 ,quorum ,a majority number of the members of the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force shall constitute a quorum4 7,f7 ,voting ,for the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force to pass a measure1 a two-thirds percentage of the quorum must vote in the affirmative4 7#h7 ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force procedures and advice 7,a7 ,advisors ,the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force1 and any working group of the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force1 may seek advice and input from any interested1 knowledgeable1 or affected party as the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force or working group1 respectively1 determines necessary to perform its duties4 7,b7 ,compensation ,a member of the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force shall receive no additional compensation for service as a member on the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force4 7,c7 ,travel expenses ,travel expenses incurred by a member of the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force in the performance of service on the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force may be paid by the agency or department that the member represents4 7#i7 ,puget ,sound ,federal ,task ,force 7,a7 ,in general ,on the date of enactment of this section1 the #bjaf memorandum of understanding establishing the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,task ,force shall cease to be effective4 7,b7 ,use of previous work ,the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force shall1 to the extent practicable1 use the work product produced1 relied upon1 and analyzed by the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,task ,force in order to avoid duplicating the efforts of the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,task ,force4 7e7 ,state ,advisory ,committee 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established a ,state ,advisory ,committee4 7#b7 ,membership ,the committee shall consist of up to seven members designated by the governing body of the ,puget ,sound ,partnership1 in consultation with the ,governor of ,washington1 who will represent ,washington ,state agencies that have significant roles and responsibilities related to ,puget ,sound recovery4 7f7 ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act ,the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force1 ,state ,advisory ,committee1 and any working group of the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force1 shall not be considered an advisory committee under the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app474 7g7 ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force biennial report on ,puget ,sound recovery activities 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 and biennially thereafter1 the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force1 in collaboration with the ,puget ,sound ,tribal ,management ,conference and the ,state ,advisory ,committee1 shall submit to the ,president1 ,congress1 the ,governor of ,washington1 and the governing body of the ,puget ,sound ,partnership a report that summarizes the progress1 challenges1 and milestones of the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force on the restoration and protection of ,puget ,sound4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include a description of the following3 7,a7 ,the roles and progress of each ,state1 local government entity1 and ,federal agency that has jurisdiction in the ,puget ,sound region toward meeting the identified objectives and priorities of the ,action ,agenda1 ,salmon ,recovery ,plans1 the ,treaty ,rights at ,risk ,initiative1 and the ,coastal ,nonpoint ,pollution ,control ,program4 7,b7 ,if available1 the roles and progress of ,tribal governments that have jurisdiction in the ,puget ,sound region toward meeting the identified objectives and priorities of the ,action ,agenda1 ,salmon ,recovery ,plans1 the ,treaty ,rights at ,risk ,initiative1 and the ,coastal ,nonpoint ,pollution ,control ,program4 7,c7 ,a summary of specific recommendations concerning implementation of the ,action ,agenda and ,federal ,action ,plan1 including challenges1 barriers1 and anticipated milestones1 targets1 and timelines4 7,d7 ,a summary of progress made by ,federal agencies toward the priorities identified in the ,federal ,action ,plan4 7h7 ,crosscut budget report 7#a7 ,financial report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 in consultation with the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force1 shall1 in conjunction with the annual budget submission of the ,president to ,congress for the year under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 submit to ,congress and make available to the public1 including on the internet1 a financial report that is certified by the head of each agency represented by the ,puget ,sound ,federal ,leadership ,task ,force4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report shall contain an interagency crosscut budget relating to ,puget ,sound restoration and protection activities that displays-- 7,a7 the proposed funding for any ,federal restoration and protection activity to be carried out in the succeeding fiscal year1 including any planned interagency or intra-agency transfer1 for each of the ,federal agencies that carry out restoration and protection activities2 7,b7 the estimated expenditures for ,federal restoration and protection activities from the preceding #b fiscal years1 the current fiscal year1 and the succeeding fiscal year2 and 7,c7 the estimated expenditures for ,federal environmental research and monitoring programs from the preceding #b fiscal years1 the current fiscal year1 and the succeeding fiscal year4 7#c7 ,included recovery activities ,with respect to activities described in the report1 the report shall only describe activities that have funding amounts more than #ajj1jjj4 7#d7 ,submission to ,congress ,the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall submit the report to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7i7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to any other funds authorized to be appropriated for activities related to ,puget ,sound1 there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe4 7j7 ,preservation of ,treaty ,obligations and ,existing ,federal ,status 7#a7 ,tribal ,treaty ,rights ,nothing in this section affects1 or is intended to affect1 any right reserved by treaty between the ,united ,states and one or more ,indian tribes4 7#b7 ,other federal law ,nothing in this section affects the requirements and procedures of other ,federal law4 7k7 ,consistency ,actions authorized or implemented under this section shall be consistent with-- 7#a7 the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc and the ,salmon ,recovery ,plans of the ,state of ,washington2 7#b7 the ,coastal ,zone ,management ,act of #aigb and the ,coastal ,nonpoint ,pollution ,control ,program2 7#c7 the water quality standards of the ,state of ,washington approved by the ,administrator under section #cjc2 and 7#d7 other applicable ,federal requirements4 4 ,passed the ,house of ,representatives ,february #e1 #bjbj4;,clerk4