,i #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #fgch ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,may #h1 #bjbj,mr4 ,case 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,hastings1 ,ms4 ,gabbard1 ,mr4 ,huffman1 ,mr4 ,sablan1 ,mrs4 ,radewagen1 ,mr4 ,yoho1 ,ms4 ,castor of ,florida1 ,mr4 ,crist1 and ,mr4 ,posey7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources1 and in addition to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,a ,,bill ,to reauthorize and amend the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbj4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,title ,i--,amendments to ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj,sec4 #aja4 ,revisions to purposes of ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj4,sec4 #ajb4 ,revisions to national coral reef action strategy4,sec4 #ajc4 ,revisions to ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,grant ,program4,sec4 #ajd4 ,coral reef public-private partnership4,sec4 #aje4 ,revisions to emergency assistance4,sec4 #ajf4 ,revisions to national program4,sec4 #ajg4 ,revisions to effectiveness reports4,sec4 #ajh4 ,revisions to authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #aji4 ,revisions to definitions4,sec4 #aaj4 ,establishment of ,united ,states ,coral ,reef ,task ,force4,sec4 #aaa4 ,agreements4,sec4 #aab4 ,permits4,sec4 #aac4 ,regulations4,sec4 #aad4 ,use of recovered amounts4,sec4 #aae4 ,prize competitions to promote innovation in coral reef research and conservation4,sec4 #aaf4 ,conforming and clerical amendments4,title ,,ii--,department of the ,interior ,coral ,reef ,authorities,sec4 #bja4 ,coral reef conservation and assistance4,sec4 #bjb4 ,united ,states ,geological ,survey ,coral ,reef ,ecosystem ,studies ,program4,sec4 #bjc4 ,use of recovered amounts4,sec4 #bjd4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #bje4 ,definitions4,title ,,iii--,national ,coral ,reef ,management ,fellowship,sec4 #cja4 ,short title4,sec4 #cjb4 ,definitions4,sec4 #cjc4 ,fellowship program4,sec4 #cjd4 ,fellowship awards4,title ,,iv--,assessing the ,threats and ,values of ,coral ,reef ,ecosystems,sec4 #dja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #djb4 ,study examining the impact of ultraviolet filters on coral reef ecosystems4,sec4 #djc4 ,study to determine the economic1 societal1 and ecological value of coral reef ecosystems in the ,united ,states and territories of the ,united ,states4,title ,v--,miscellaneous ,provisions,sec4 #eja4 ,stock assessments under ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act4,sec4 #ejb4 ,deep ,sea ,coral ,research and ,technology ,program4 ,i ,amendments to ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj #aja4 ,revisions to purposes of ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj ,section #bjb of the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdja7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 to ensure healthy and resilient coral reefs for the benefit of island and coastal communities and the ,united ,states4 4 #ajb4 ,revisions to national coral reef action strategy 7a7 ,in general ,section #bjc of the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdjb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by inserting ,natural before ,resources2 7,b7 by inserting 1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 before shall periodically review and revise2 7,c7 by striking this national strategy and inserting the national coral reef action strategy or any review or revision to such strategy2 7,d7 by striking may consult and inserting shall consult2 and 7,e7 by striking ,executive ,order #acjhi 7,june #aa1 #aiih7 and inserting section #bji2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking goals and objectives as well as an implementation plan and inserting goals1 objectives1 and an implementation plan2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking including regional fishery management councils2 and at the end2 7,c7 by amending paragraph 7#h7 to read as follows3 7#h7 conservation1 including how the use of marine protected areas to serve as replenishment zones will be developed consistent with local practices and traditions and in cooperation with1 and with respect for the scientific1 technical1 and management expertise and responsibilities of1 ,state fish and wildlife management agencies2 2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 the condition of coral reefs located within maritime areas and zones subject to the jurisdiction or control of the ,united ,states2 7#aj7 emerging threats to coral health1 including changes in ocean temperature and chemistry and threats identified under section #bjd7;d77#c72 7#aa7 adaptive management approaches with clearly identifiable1 measurable1 and science-based goals2 and 7#ab7 restoration efforts1 including improving coral reef resiliency4 4 7b7 ,deadline ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall review and revise the national coral reef action strategy developed under such section4 #ajc4 ,revisions to ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,grant ,program ,section #bjd of the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdjc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by inserting ,grant before ,program2 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking ,geographic and biological diversity and inserting ,distribution of grants2 7,b7 in the language preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting subsection 7a72 and 7,c7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,remaining funds shall be awarded for projects that address-- 7,a7 bleaching2 7,b7 mortality events2 7,c7 disease outbreaks2 7,d7 harmful algal blooms2 7,e7 invasive or nuisance species outbreaks2 7,f7 land-based sources of pollution2 7,g7 overfishing2 7,h7 ocean acidification2 7,i7 coral reef restoration efforts2 7,j7 regional or international priorities or threats2 7,k7 physical impacts2 7,l7 thermal events2 and 7,m7 such other priorities or emerging threats as the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,united ,states ,coral ,reef ,task ,force1 may identify4 7#d7 ,to the extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall prioritize grants to a natural resource management authority of a ,state that is represented on the ,united ,states ,coral ,reef ,task ,force4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7f71 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,applicants seeking emergency consideration 7,a7 ,request ,an applicant for assistance under this section may request emergency consideration of such applicant's proposal under this subsection4 7,b7 ,consideration ,the ,secretary shall1 not later than #ae days after the date of receipt of a request under subparagraph 7,a71 conduct a preliminary review of the proposed project4 ,the ,secretary may issue not more than #ej percent of the total amount of assistance for which the ,secretary estimates the project will qualify4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting and resilient coral reef ecosystems after coral reefs2 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#d7 to read as follows3 7#d7 developing sound scientific information on the condition of coral reef ecosystems1 threats to such ecosystems or the biodiversity of such ecosystems1 the impacts of such threats1 and potential interventions to address such threats2 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking to implement and inserting the implementation of2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#f71 by inserting 1 including how coral reefs function to protect island and coastal communities after conservation2 7,e7 by amending paragraph 7#g7 to read as follows3 7#g7 mapping the location1 distribution1 and biodiversity1 including taxonomic classification and related research1 of coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems2 2 7,f7 in paragraph 7#h71 by inserting and coral reef ecosystems after reefs2 7,g7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking or2 7,h7 by amending paragraph 7#aj7 to read as follows3 7#aj7 preventing or minimizing the likelihood of vessel impacts on coral reefs1 particularly those areas and any at-risk reefs identified under section #bjg7;d71 including by promoting ecologically sound navigation and anchorages near coral reefs2 2 and 7,i7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aa7 responding to1 or taking action to mitigate the effects of1 coral bleaching1 disease1 harmful algal blooms1 ocean acidification1 or other changes in ocean temperature and chemistry2 7#ab7 developing and implementing innovative ecological interventions to build or maintain coral reef resistance and resilience to stressors2 7#ac7 developing and implementing innovative invasive or nuisance species capture1 collection1 removal1 or trapping methods for use around coral reefs2 7#ad7 developing and implementing cost-effective methods to restore degraded native coral reef ecosystems with an emphasis on techniques to advance coral recovery1 growth1 or resiliency2 7#ae7 research on coral diseases1 including the prevention and treatment of such diseases2 7#af7 understanding and cataloging coral genetic diversity1 including research into traits that promote resilience and applying such research to coral reef restoration efforts2 7#ag7 developing in situ native coral propagation sites for use in coral reef restoration projects2 7#ah7 developing networks of ex situ coral propagation nurseries for conservation1 including holding coral in aquarium systems and genetic banking1 captive breeding of rare species1 and captive breeding of resilient coral populations for use in coral reef restoration projects2 7#ai7 developing networks of improved1 real-time water quality monitoring along coral reefs1 especially reefs impacted by land-based sources of pollution including coastal runoff1 sediment erosion and turbidity1 and harmful algal blooms2 7#bj7 implementing research and restoration projects that help ensure the population viability of coral species listed pursuant to the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq47 in ,united ,states waters as detailed in the population-based recovery criteria included in species-specific recovery plans developed under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 or 7#ba7 supporting community-based planning and management initiatives for the protection of coral reef ecosystems identified by the ,states1 scientific experts1 or the ,united ,states ,coral ,reef ,task ,force as a high priority that-- 7,a7 support attainment of criteria described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#bj72 7,b7 use1 where applicable1 watershed-based or ecosystem-based approaches2 7,c7 provide for coordination with ,federal and ,state experts and managers2 7,d7 build upon local approaches or models1 including traditional resource management concepts2 and 7,e7 complement local action strategies or regional plans for coral reef conservation efforts1 as applicable4 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7j71 by striking this ,act and inserting ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbj4 #ajd4 ,coral reef public-private partnership ,section #bje of the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdjd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,fund and inserting ,coral ,reef ,public-,private ,partnership2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,fund and inserting ,public-,private partnership2 7,b7 by striking 1 hereafter referred to as the ,fund12 and 7,c7 by striking organization solely and all that follows and inserting organization-- 7,a7 to support public-private partnerships that further the purposes of this title and are consistent with the national coral reef action strategy under section #bjc2 7,b7 to address emergency response actions undertaken or authorized under section #bjf2 and 7,c7 to support activities that prevent damage to coral reefs1 including any at-risk reefs identified under section #bjg7;d74 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7b72 7,a7 by striking ,fund and inserting separate interest bearing account2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 ,the organization is encouraged to solicit donations1 funding1 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 any at-risk reefs identified under section #bjg7;d744 #aje4 ,revisions to emergency assistance ,section #bjf of the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdje7 is amended to read as follows3 #bjf4 ,coral event of national significance 7a7 ,relief 7#a7 ,in general ,upon a determination under subsection 7b7 that there is an event of national significance1 the appropriate ,federal official is authorized to provide support1 including emergency grants and contracts1 equipment1 and technical assistance1 to any ,state1 or local government agency with jurisdiction over a coral reef1 or any entity contracted to act on behalf of a ,state or local government agency1 for the purposes of-- 7,a7 assessing and mitigating the detrimental environmental1 economic1 subsistence use1 and public health effects of the event2 7,b7 respond rapidly to assess1 stabilize1 repair1 recover1 or restore a coral reef that is damaged1 or that has lost the ability to function as an independent ecosystem2 7,c7 remove or stabilize a vessel grounded on or in the vicinity of a coral reef2 and 7,d7 otherwise provide for rapid response to1 assessment of1 or monitoring of an event of national significance pertaining to a coral reef or coral reef ecosystem4 7#b7 ,matching requirement 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,c71 the ,federal share of the costs of an activity conducted under this section shall not exceed #ge percent of the costs for such activity4 7,b7 ,in-kind contributions ,in making a calculation of the non-,federal share of the costs of an activity under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall include in such calculation the fair market value of property and services used for the activity4 7,c7 ,waiver of requirements ,the ,secretary may waive the application of subparagraph 7,a7 if the ,secretary finds that such waiver is necessary to support a project that the ,secretary has identified as high priority4 7#c7 ,written agreements ,the ,secretary may enter into written agreements with any ,state in which a coral reef is located regarding the manner in which the activities authorized under this section shall be conducted within the affected ,state's waters4 7#d7 ,cooperative enforcement agreements ,all cooperative enforcement agreements in place between the ,secretary and a ,state affected by this title shall be updated to include enforcement of this title where appropriate4 7#e7 ,damage and cost assessment ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall assess damages to coral reefs and applicable response and restoration costs in consultation with ,state officials regarding response and damage assessment actions undertaken for coral reefs within ,state waters4 ,the ,secretary shall make such assessments1 including any related data and information1 readily available to the public on a public website upon completion of such assessments4 7#f7 ,determinations 7,a7 ,in general ,at the discretion of the ,secretary1 or at the request of the ,governor of an affected ,state1 an appropriate ,federal official shall determine whether a coral event is an event of national significance4 7,b7 ,considerations ,in making a determination under paragraph 7#a71 the appropriate ,federal official shall consider the severity of the event or disease outbreak or bleaching1 its potential to spread1 the economic impact1 and the geographic scope1 including the potential to affect several municipalities1 to affect more than one ,state1 or to cross an international boundary4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,event of national significance ,the term event of national significance means-- 7,a7 a coral disease outbreak or coral bleaching event that has had or will likely have a significant detrimental environmental1 economic1 subsistence use1 or public health impact on an affected ,state2 7,b7 a vessel collision that severely negatively impacts a coral reef ecosystem2 7,c7 an unforeseen or disaster-related circumstance that negatively impacts a coral reef ecosystem1 including as a result of human activities2 7,d7 a harmful algal bloom or invasive or nuisance species outbreak that negatively impacts a coral reef ecosystem2 or 7,e7 the presence of an unexploded ordnance or similar underwater munitions that harms a coral reef ecosystem4 7#b7 ,coral disease outbreak or coral bleaching event ,the term coral disease outbreak or coral bleaching event means the occurrence of a coral disease outbreak or coral bleaching as a result of a natural1 anthropogenic1 or undetermined cause4 4 #ajf4 ,revisions to national program ,section #bjg of the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdjf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 enhancing public awareness1 education1 understanding1 and appreciation of coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems1 including the benefits healthy and resilient coral reefs provide to island and coastal communities and to the ,united ,states2 2 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 removing or otherwise addressing1 and providing assistance to ,states in removing or otherwise addressing1 derelict fishing gear1 marine debris1 and abandoned vessels from coral reef ecosystems to conserve living marine resources2 2 7,c7 by amending paragraph 7#d7 to read as follows3 7#d7 cooperative conservation1 research1 restoration1 and management of coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems with local1 regional1 or international programs and partners1 including research institutions located in a ,state2 2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 improving and promoting the resilience of corals1 coral reefs1 and coral reef ecosystems2 7#f7 activities designed to prevent or minimize the likelihood of vessel impacts or other physical damage to coral reefs1 including any at-risk reefs identified under section #bjg7;d72 and 7#g7 centrally archiving1 managing1 and distributing data sets and coral reef ecosystem assessments and making such information readily available on public websites1 including1 at the discretion of the ,administrator1 on the public websites of local1 regional1 or international programs and partners4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,vessel grounding inventory ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with other ,federal agencies1 shall establish and maintain an inventory of all vessel grounding incidents involving coral reefs1 including a description of-- 7#a7 the impacts to such coral reefs and related natural resources2 7#b7 vessel and ownership information2 7#c7 an estimate of the costs for-- 7,a7 removal of the vessel2 or 7,b7 restoration of the impacted reef2 7#d7 to the extent practicable1 the actual costs1 including costs estimated under section #bjf7;e71 that were incurred by each party that participated in any-- 7,a7 removal of the vessel2 or 7,b7 restoration of the impacted reef2 7#e7 the response action taken by the vessel owner1 the ,secretary1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard1 or other ,federal or ,state agencies2 7#f7 the status of the response action1 including the dates of vessel removal and coral reef restoration1 and any actions taken to prevent future grounding incidents2 and 7#g7 any other pertinent information the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7d7 ,at-,risk reefs 7#a7 ,inventory ,the ,secretary shall establish and maintain a nationwide inventory of at-risk reefs1 including proposed remediation to address threats or damage to at-risk reefs identified under this subsection4 7#b7 ,identification ,the ,secretary shall use data and information collected or compiled under this title or any other available information source to identify at-risk reefs to be included in the inventory under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,remediation ,the ,secretary shall identify appropriate measures1 including measures taken by other agencies1 to remediate at-risk reefs1 including-- 7,a7 recommendations to prevent1 reduce the likelihood1 or otherwise address negative impacts and incidents2 7,b7 cooperative actions with other ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies and nongovernmental partners2 and 7,c7 a strategy and timetable to implement such measures and recommendations4 7#d7 ,measures taken ,to the extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall track any measures taken to remediate at-risk reefs identified under paragraph 7#b71 including any measures identified and taken under paragraph 7#c74 7#e7 ,publication ,the ,secretary shall make any inventory established and maintained under this subsection1 a description of the remediation measures identified under paragraph 7#c71 and a description of any actions tracked under paragraph 7#d71 readily available to the public on a government website4 7e7 ,data stewardship and accessibility 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with similar efforts at other ,departments and agencies1 shall provide for the long-term stewardship and public accessibility of all environmental data and information collected under this title4 7#b7 ,activities ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 archive environmental data1 research1 and similar information collected under this title with the use of ,federal funds2 7,b7 to the greatest extent practicable1 make such environmental data and information readily available to the public on a government website2 7,c7 develop standards1 protocols1 and procedures for sharing ,federal data with non-,federal partner agencies 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 #ajg4 ,revisions to effectiveness reports ,section #bjh of the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdjg7 is amended to read as follows3 #bjh4 ,effectiveness reports ,not less than once every #e years1 the ,secretary1 in cooperation with the ,united ,states ,coral ,reef ,task ,force1 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 report1 with respect to the #e fiscal years preceding the year in which the report is submitted1 that-- 7#a7 describes the funds obligated by each ,federal agency to implement the national coral reef action strategy2 7#b7 summarizes all actions taken by ,federal and non-,federal entities under the national coral reef action strategy2 7#c7 provides a ,state-by-,state summary of ,federal and non-,federal contributions toward the costs of each project for which a grant was awarded under the coral reef conservation grant program under section #bjd2 7#d7 provides an accounting of ,federal funds transferred to a nonprofit organization and non-,federal matching funds provided by such nonprofit organization under the coral reef public-private partnership under section #bje2 7#e7 summarizes emergency response actions undertaken or authorized under section #bjf2 7#f7 summarizes the information contained in any vessel grounding inventory under section #bjg7;c7 and any additional authorization or funding needed for response and removal of vessels listed in such inventory2 7#g7 provides a summary of any at-risk reefs identified under section #bjg7;d7 and any remediation actions recommended1 underway1 or taken under such section2 7#h7 assesses the conditions of coral reefs in the ,united ,states1 accomplishments under this title1 and the effectiveness of management actions to address threats to coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems2 and 7#i7 any other pertinent information the ,secretary determines appropriate4 4 #ajh4 ,revisions to authorization of appropriations ,section #bji of the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdjh7 is 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 the following amounts1 which shall remain available until expended3 7#a7 #ch1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba4 7#b7 #dj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb4 7#c7 #db1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc4 7#d7 #dd1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd4 7#e7 #de1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking #a1jjj1jjj and inserting #b1jjj1jjj2 7#c7 by amending subsection 7c7 to read as follows3 7c7 ,coral reef conservation grant program ,from the amounts appropriated under subsection 7a7 for a fiscal year1 there shall be made available to the ,secretary of ,commerce not less than #ad1jjj1jjj for the coral reef conservation grant program under section #bjd4 2 and 7#d7 by amending subsection 7d7 to read as follows3 7d7 ,national program ,from the amounts appropriated under subsection 7a7 for a fiscal year1 there shall be made available to the ,secretary of ,commerce not less than #af1jjj1jjj for activities conducted under section #bjg4 4 #aji4 ,revisions to definitions ,section #baj of the of the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdji7 is amended to read as follows3 #baj ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 unless otherwise specified4 7#b7 ,at-risk reef ,the term at-risk reef means a coral reef that has a high exposure to vessel impacts1 marine debris1 harmful algal blooms1 overfishing1 land-based or marine-based pollution1 coastal development1 and changes in ocean temperature and chemistry4 7#c7 ,bona fide research ,the term bona fide research means scientific research on corals or coral reefs1 the results of which are likely-- 7,a7 to be eligible for publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal2 7,b7 to contribute to the basic knowledge of coral biology or coral reef ecology2 7,c7 to improve management of coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems2 or 7,d7 to identify1 evaluate1 or resolve conservation issues or decisions4 7#d7 ,conservation ,the term conservation means the use of any methods and procedures necessary to preserve1 restore1 or sustain corals1 coral reefs1 and associated marine species as resilient1 diverse1 viable1 and self-perpetuating coral reef ecosystems1 including-- 7,a7 all activities associated with resource management1 such as assessment1 research1 protection1 restoration1 sustainable use1 and management of habitat2 7,b7 mapping1 observation1 or monitoring of coral reef ecosystems2 7,c7 scientific expertise and technical assistance in the development and implementation of management strategies for marine protected areas 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 seq471 and with respect for the scientific1 technical1 and management expertise and responsibilities of ,state fish and wildlife management agencies2 7,d7 law enforcement2 7,e7 conflict resolution initiatives2 7,f7 community outreach and education2 and 7,g7 activities that promote safe and ecologically sound navigation4 7#e7 ,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 7organpipe corals and others71 ,alcyanacea 7soft corals71 and ,coenothecalia 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 7#f7 ,coral reef ,the term coral reef means limestone structures 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 invertebrates and marine plants4 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 invertebrates or marine plants4 7#h7 ,coral reef ecosystem ,the term coral reef ecosystem means the system of coral and other geographically and ecologically associated marine species1 habitats1 and environment and the processes that control its dynamics4 7#i7 ,coral products ,the term coral products means any living or dead specimens1 parts1 or derivatives1 or any product containing specimens1 parts1 or derivatives1 of any species referred to in paragraph 7#e74 7#aj7 ,damages ,the term damages includes-- 7,a7 compensation for-- 7i7 7,i7 the cost of replacement1 restoration1 remediation1 or acquisition of the equivalent of a coral or coral reef resource2 and 7,,ii7 the value of the lost use or services of a coral or coral reef resource pending the replacement1 restoration1 remediation1 or acquisition of the equivalent coral or coral reef resource2 or 7ii7 the value of a coral or coral reef resource if the coral or coral reef resource cannot be replaced1 restored1 or remediated or if the equivalent of such resource cannot be acquired2 and 7,b7 the reasonable cost of monitoring appropriate to the injured1 replaced1 restored1 or remediated coral or coral reef resource4 7#aa7 ,national coral reef action strategy ,the term national coral reef action strategy means the strategy developed under section #bjc4 7#ab7 ,resilience ,the term resilience means the capacity for corals1 coral reefs1 or coral reef ecosystems to resist and recover from natural and human disturbance and maintain structure and function to allow the continued provision of ecosystem goods and services1 as determined by clearly identifiable1 measurable1 and science-based standards4 7#ac7 ,response costs ,the term response costs means the costs of actions that would be necessary to-- 7,a7 minimize destruction1 loss1 or taking of1 or injury to a coral reef or component thereof2 7,b7 prevent or minimize the imminent risks of such destruction1 loss1 or taking of1 or injury to2 7,c7 assess the reasonable costs of damage as determined under section #bjf7;e72 and 7,d7 respond to or otherwise address an emergency pertaining a coral reef or coral reef ecosystem4 7#ad7 ,restoration ,the term restoration means the use of methods and procedures necessary to enhance1 rescue1 hold in aquarium systems1 rehabilitate1 recreate1 or create a functioning coral reef or coral reef ecosystem1 in whole or in part1 within suitable waters of the historical range of such ecosystems1 to benefit native populations of coral reef organisms4 7#ae7 ,united states coral reef task force ,the term ,united ,states ,coral ,reef ,task ,force means the task force established under section #bji4 4 #aaj4 ,establishment of ,united ,states ,coral ,reef ,task ,force 7a7 ,in general ,the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating sections #bji and #baj1 as amended by this ,act1 as sections #bae and #baf1 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after section #bjh the following3 #bji4 ,united ,states ,coral ,reef ,task ,force 7a7 ,establishment ,there is hereby established the ,united ,states ,coral ,reef ,task ,force4 7b7 ,duties ,the duties of the ,united ,states ,coral ,reef ,task ,force shall be to coordinate and strengthen ,federal1 ,state1 international1 and local actions to conserve and restore coral reef ecosystems by-- 7#a7 supporting1 in cooperation with non-,federal partners as appropriate1 activities regarding the mapping1 monitoring1 research1 conservation1 mitigation1 and restoration of coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems2 7#b7 implementing the policy and ,federal agency responsibilities set forth in ,executive ,order #acjhi 7#fc ,fed4 ,reg4 #cbgja2 relating to coral reef protection7 7as in effect on ,june #aa1 #aiih71 the national coral reef action strategy1 and activities authorized by this title2 7#c7 analyzing the ,united ,states role in international trade and protection of coral species2 7#d7 enhancing public awareness1 education1 understanding1 and appreciation of coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems1 including the benefits healthy and resilient coral reefs provide to island and coastal communities and the ,united ,states2 7#e7 supporting coral reef ecosystem research1 including on the ecological and economic benefits of coral reefs1 both extramurally and across government agencies2 and 7#f7 encouraging implementation of strategies and actions for the conservation and sustainable use of coral reef resources worldwide4 7c7 ,leadership ,the ,secretary of ,commerce1 represented ex officio by the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 and the ,secretary of the ,interior shall lead the ,united ,states ,coral ,reef ,task ,force as co-chairs4 7d7 ,voting membership ,the voting members of the ,united ,states ,coral ,reef ,task ,force shall be comprised of-- 7#a7 the co-chairs designated under subsection 7c72 7#b7 the ,federal agency members specified by ,executive ,order #acjhi 7#fc ,fed4 ,reg4 #cbgja2 relating to coral reef protection7 7as in effect on ,june #aa1 #aiih72 7#c7 the ,secretary of the ,army1 represented ex officio by the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,civil ,works of the ,corps of ,engineers2 7#d7 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security represented by the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard and the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency2 and 7#e7 the ,governor1 if such ,governor elects to participate in the ,united ,states ,coral ,reef ,task ,force1 of-- 7,a7 the ,state of ,florida2 7,b7 the ,state of ,hawaii2 7,c7 ,american ,samoa2 7,d7 ,guam2 7,e7 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands2 7,f7 ,puerto ,rico2 and 7,g7 the ,virgin ,islands of the ,united ,states4 7e7 ,non-,voting membership ,the non-voting members of the ,united ,states ,coral ,reef ,task ,force shall be comprised of the ,president or a representative of the ,president1 if such ,president elects to participate1 of each of the ,freely ,associated ,states of-- 7#a7 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia2 7#b7 the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands2 and 7#c7 the ,republic of ,palau4 7f7 ,responsibilities of federal agency members ,the ,federal members of the ,united ,states ,coral ,reef ,task ,force shall-- 7#a7 identify actions by their agencies that may affect coral reef ecosystems2 7#b7 use the authorities and programs of their agencies to carry out the duties of the ,united ,states ,coral ,reef ,task ,force as defined by subsection 7b72 and 7#c7 implement the national coral reef action strategy and any other coordinated efforts approved by the ,united ,states ,coral ,reef ,task ,force4 7g7 ,working groups ,the co-chairs of the ,united ,states ,coral ,reef ,task ,force may establish working groups as necessary to advance the purposes of this title1 including-- 7#a7 at the request of members of the ,united ,states ,coral ,reef ,task ,force2 and 7#b7 working groups for which vested stakeholders1 including nongovernmental organizations and research institutions1 such as marine laboratories and coral reef institutes1 are participants4 7h7 ,nonapplication of ,,faca ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to the ,united ,states ,coral ,reef ,task ,force or working groups established by the ,united ,states ,coral ,reef ,task ,force4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdja et seq47 is amended by inserting ,united ,states before ,coral ,reef ,task ,force each place it appears where ,united ,states does not precede ,coral ,reef ,task ,force4 #aaa4 ,agreements 7a7 ,in general ,the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdja et seq47 is further amended by inserting after section #bji1 as added by this ,act1 the following3 #baj4 ,agreements 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may execute and perform such contracts1 leases1 grants1 cooperative agreements1 or other transactions 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 from-- 7#a7 ,federal agencies1 instrumentalities and laboratories2 7#b7 ,state and local governments2 7#c7 ,federally recognized ,indian ,tribes and ,indian ,tribal organizations2 7#d7 international organizations2 7#e7 foreign governments2 7#f7 research institutions1 including marine laboratories and coral reef institutes2 7#g7 nongovernmental organizations2 7#h7 nonprofit organizations2 7#i7 commercial organizations2 and 7#aj7 other public and private persons or entities1 as necessary for purposes identified in section #bjb and actions taken under section #bjf4 7c7 ,cooperative institute 7#a7 ,establishment ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall establish a cooperative institute or cooperative institutes for the purpose of advancing and sustaining essential capability in coral reef research4 7#b7 ,membership ,to be eligible to designed as a cooperative institute under paragraph 7#a71 an institution shall include a coral research center1 designated by the administrator1 that-- 7,a7 is operated by an institution of higher education 7as such term is defined in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a772 7,b7 has established management-driven national or regional coral reef research or restoration programs2 7,c7 is located in a ,state2 7,d7 has demonstrated the ability to coordinate closely with appropriate ,federal and ,state agencies1 as well as other academic and nonprofit organizations2 and 7,e7 maintains significant local community engagement and outreach programs related to coral reef ecosystems4 7#c7 ,functions ,the cooperative institute or institutes established under this section shall-- 7,a7 conduct bona fide research1 observation1 and monitoring of coral reef ecosystems aimed at building capacity for more effective resource management and coral reef restoration2 and 7,b7 through agreements with centers referred to in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 collaborate directly with governmental resource management agencies1 nonprofit organizations1 academic research institutions1 and other research organizations2 7ii7 build capacity within resource management agencies to establish research priorities1 plan interdisciplinary research projects1 and make effective use of research results2 and 7iii7 conduct public education and awareness programs for policymakers1 resource managers1 and the general public on coral reef ecosystems1 best practices for coral reef and ecosystem management1 conservation1 and restoration1 their value1 and threats to their sustainability4 7d7 ,multiyear cooperative agreements ,the ,secretary may enter into1 extend1 or renegotiate multiyear cooperative agreements with the heads of other ,federal1 ,state1 and local government agencies and other vested stakeholders1 including nongovernmental organizations and research institutions1 such as marine laboratories and coral reef institutes1 to further the purposes of this title consistent with the national coral reef action strategy developed under section #bjc4 7e7 ,other use of 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 ,secretary 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 4 #aab4 ,permits ,the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdja et seq47 is further amended by inserting after section #baj1 as added by this ,act1 the following3 #baa4 ,permits 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may1 in accordance with this section and regulations promulgated under this title1 issue a permit authorizing the conduct of bona fide research or other activities compatible with one or more of the purposes in section #bjb of this title4 7b7 ,terms and conditions ,the ,secretary may place any terms and conditions on a permit issued under this section that the ,secretary deems reasonable4 7c7 ,fees 7#a7 ,assessment and collection ,subject to regulations promulgated under this title1 the ,secretary 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 ,secretary 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 ,secretary 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 ,secretary in the form of fees under this section may be used by the ,secretary 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 ,secretary may-- 7,a7 accept in-kind contributions in lieu of a fee2 or 7,b7 waive or reduce the fee4 7d7 ,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 activities not prohibited by this title or regulations promulgated thereunder4 4 #aac4 ,regulations ,the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdja et seq47 is further amended by inserting after section #baa1 as added by this ,act1 the following3 #bab4 ,regulations ,the ,secretary may issue such regulations as are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purposes of this title4 ,this title and any regulations promulgated thereunder 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 #aad4 ,use of recovered amounts ,the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdja et seq47 is further amended by inserting after section #bab1 as added by this ,act1 the following3 #bac4 ,use of recovered amounts ,any amounts available to the ,secretary of ,commerce that are attributable to fines1 penalties1 or forfeitures of property 7including proceeds from the sale of such forfeited property7 imposed for violations of any marine resource law enforced by such ,secretary1 or regulations implementing such law1 for damages to corals1 coral reefs1 or coral reef ecosystems shall be used by such ,secretary-- 7#a7 for the benefit of the coral reef ecosystem impacted by the applicable violation1 to the extent practicable2 7#b7 to carry out emergency response activities authorized under section #bjf1 including to reimburse any ,federal1 ,state or local government agency for response costs incurred2 or 7#c7 to carry out the purposes of this title1 including grants of financial assistance for coral reef conservation projects4 4 #aae4 ,prize competitions to promote innovation in coral reef research and conservation ,the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdja et seq47 is further amended by inserting after section #bac1 as added by this ,act1 the following3 #bad4 ,coral ,reef ,prize ,competitions 7a7 ,in general ,the head of any ,federal agency with a representative serving on the ,u4,s4 ,coral ,reef ,task ,force established under ,executive ,order #acjhi issued on ,june #aa1 #aiih 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdja note71 may1 either individually or in cooperation with one or more agencies1 carry out a program to award prizes competitively under section #bd of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgai74 7b7 ,purposes ,any program carried out under this section shall be for the purpose of stimulating innovation to advance the ability of the ,united ,states to understand1 research1 or monitor coral reef ecosystems1 or to develop management or adaptation options to preserve1 sustain1 and restore coral reef ecosystems4 7c7 ,priority programs ,priority shall be given to establish programs under this section that address communities1 environments1 or industries that are in distress due to the decline or degradation of coral reef ecosystems1 including-- 7#a7 scientific research and monitoring that furthers the understanding of causes behind coral reef decline and degradation and the generally slow recovery following disturbances1 including ocean acidification and its impacts on coral reproduction2 7#b7 the development of monitoring or management options for communities or industries that are experiencing significant financial hardship2 7#c7 the development of adaptation options to alleviate economic harm and job loss caused by damage to coral reef ecosystems2 7#d7 the development of measures to help vulnerable communities or industries1 with an emphasis on rural communities and businesses2 and 7#e7 the development of adaptation and management options for impacted tourism industries4 4 #aaf4 ,conforming and clerical amendments 7a7 ,conforming amendments ,the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdja et seq47 is amended by striking ,administrator each place it appears and inserting ,secretary in the following subsections4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,section #bja of the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdja et seq47 is amended to read as follows3 #bja4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this title is as follows3 ,sec4 #bja4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,purposes4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,national coral reef action strategy4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,national ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,grant ,program4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,grant ,program4 ,sec4 #bjf4 ,coral ,reef ,public-,private ,partnership4 ,sec4 #bjg4 ,national ,program4 ,sec4 #bjh4 ,effectiveness reports4 ,sec4 #bji4 ,united ,states ,coral ,reef ,task ,force4 ,sec4 #baj4 ,agreements4 ,sec4 #baa4 ,permits4 ,sec4 #bab4 ,regulations4 ,sec4 #bac4 ,use of recovered amounts4 ,sec4 #bad4 ,coral ,reef ,prize ,competitions ,sec4 #bae4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #baf4 ,definitions4 4 ,,ii ,department of the ,interior ,coral ,reef ,authorities #bja4 ,coral reef conservation and assistance 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,interior may conduct activities to conserve coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems within-- 7#a7 any unit of the ,national ,park ,system2 7#b7 any unit of the ,national ,wildlife ,refuge ,system2 7#c7 any ,national ,monument or ,marine ,national ,monument designated by an ,act of ,congress or under section #cbjcja of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 under the administrative jurisdiction of the ,secretary2 or 7#d7 any other ,federal land unit or any territorial waters under the administration of the ,secretary4 7b7 ,assistance ,the ,secretary may provide technical assistance1 scientific expertise1 and financial assistance grants for the conservation of coral reefs in proximity to the ,federal land and waters described in paragraph 7a7 to-- 7#a7 entities eligible to receive a grant under section #bjd of the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdjc72 7#b7 territories of the ,united ,states2 and 7#c7 federally recognized ,indian ,tribes4 7c7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary shall ensure that any action taken by the ,secretary under this title is consistent with the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdja71 as amended by this ,act1 including the national coral reef action strategy developed under section #bjc of such ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdjb74 7d7 ,office of ,insular ,affairs ,coral ,reef ,initiative ,the ,secretary shall establish within the ,office of ,insular ,affairs a ,coral ,reef ,initiative ,program to-- 7#a7 provide grant funding to support local management1 conservation1 and protection of coral reef ecosystems in-- 7,a7 insular areas2 and 7,b7 freely associated states2 7#b7 complement the other conservation and assistance activities conducted under this title2 and 7#c7 provide other technical1 scientific1 and financial assistance and conduct conservation activities that advance the purposes of this title4 #bjb4 ,united ,states ,geological ,survey ,coral ,reef ,ecosystem ,studies ,program ,the ,secretary shall establish within the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey a program to be known at the ,coral ,reef ,ecosystem ,studies ,program to-- 7#a7 research1 monitor1 and map coral reef ecosystems to understand coral reef processes and assess coral reef health1 including the effects of changes in ocean temperature and chemistry1 ocean acidification1 land-based sources of pollution including coastal runoff1 sediment erosion and turbidity1 and harmful algal blooms2 7#b7 develop science and tools to assess and help address the consequences of changing coral reef structure on tourism1 recreation1 community vulnerability and resilience to storms1 erosion1 and inundation1 and to inform the management of coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems2 7#c7 complement the other conservation and assistance activities conducted under this title2 7#d7 provide technical assistance1 subject to the availability of appropriations1 for research on coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems to-- 7,a7 entities eligible to receive a grant under section #bjd of the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdjc72 and 7,b7 territories of the ,united ,states2 7#e7 coordinate ,united ,states ,geological ,survey activities relating to coral reefs1 including the ,national ,wildlife ,health ,center2 and 7#f7 carry out other scientific and conservation activities that advance the purposes of this title1 as considered appropriate by the ,secretary4 #bjc4 ,use of recovered amounts ,all amounts available to the ,secretary of the ,interior that are attributable to fines1 penalties1 and forfeitures of property 7or proceeds from the sale of such forfeited property7 imposed for violations of any law for which the ,secretary of the ,interior is an enforcement agency1 including the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq47 and the ,lacey ,act ,amendments of #aiha 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ccga et seq471 and regulations implementing such law1 for damages to corals1 coral reefs1 or coral reef ecosystems1 shall be used by the ,secretary of the ,interior-- 7#a7 for the benefit of the coral reef ecosystem impacted by the applicable violation1 to the extent practicable2 7#b7 to carry out emergency response activities authorized under section #bjf of the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdje71 including to reimburse any ,federal1 ,state or local government agency for response costs incurred2 or 7#c7 to carry out the purposes of this title1 including grants of financial assistance for coral reef conservation projects4 #bjd4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of the ,interior to carry out this title #ab1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe1 which may remain available until expended4 7b7 ,office of ,insular ,affairs coral reef initiative program ,from the amounts appropriated under subsection 7a7 for a fiscal year1 there shall be made available to the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,interior for ,insular ,areas1 not less than #c1jjj1jjj for the grant program under section #bja7;d74 7c7 ,united ,states ,geological ,survey coral reef ecosystem studies program ,from the amounts appropriated under subsection 7a7 for a fiscal year1 there shall be made available to the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,director of the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey1 not less than #d1jjj1jjj for the ,coral ,reef ,ecosystem ,studies ,program under section #bjc4 #bje4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,conservation ,the term conservation has the meaning given such term in section #bae of the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj1 as redesignated by this ,act4 7#b7 ,coral reef ,the term coral reef has the meaning given such term in section #bae of the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj1 as redesignated by this ,act4 7#c7 ,coral reef ecosystem ,the term coral reef ecosystem has the meaning given such term in section #bae of the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdji71 as redesignated by this ,act4 7#d7 ,freely associated state ,the term ,freely ,associated ,state means each of the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands1 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 and the ,republic of ,palau in an applicable ,compact of ,free ,association with the ,united ,states4 7#e7 ,insular area ,the term ,insular ,area means each of ,american ,samoa1 ,guam1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 and the ,virgin ,islands of the ,united ,states4 7#f7 ,resilience ,the term resilience has the same meaning given such term in section #bae of the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj1 as redesignated by this ,act4 ,,iii ,national ,coral ,reef ,management ,fellowship #cja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,national ,coral ,reef ,management ,fellowship ,act of #bjbj4 #cjb4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,commerce4 7#b7 ,fellow ,the term fellow means a ,national ,coral ,reef ,management ,fellow4 7#c7 ,fellowship ,the term fellowship means the ,national ,coral ,reef ,management ,fellowship established in section #cjc4 #cjc4 ,fellowship program 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established the ,national ,coral ,reef ,management ,fellowship ,program4 7#b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,fellowship ,program is to encourage future leaders of the ,united ,states-- 7,a7 to develop additional coral reef management capacity in ,states and ,territories with coral reefs2 7,b7 provide ,state and ,territorial coral reef management agencies with highly qualified candidates whose education and work experience meet the specific needs of each ,state and territory2 and 7,c7 provide the individual fellows with professional experience in coastal and coral reef resources management4 7#c7 ,administration ,the ,secretary shall offer to provide a grant to the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration's ,national ,ocean ,service to administer the ,fellowship4 #cjd4 ,fellowship awards 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall make available ,national ,coral ,reef ,management ,fellowship in accordance with this subsection4 7b7 ,period of fellowship ,national ,coral ,reef ,management ,fellowship awarded under this section shall be for not more than #bd months4 7c7 ,qualifications ,a successful program applicant shall be an individual who has demonstrated-- 7#a7 an intent to pursue a career in marine services and outstanding potential for such a career2 7#b7 leadership potential or actual leadership experience2 7#c7 diverse life experience2 7#d7 proficient writing and speaking skills2 and 7#e7 such other attributes as are considered to be appropriate by the ,director4 7d7 ,matching requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the non-,federal share of the costs of a fellowship under this section shall be #be percent of such costs4 7#b7 ,waiver of requirements ,the ,secretary may waive the application of paragraph 7#a7 if the ,secretary finds that such waiver is necessary to support a project that the ,secretary has identified as of high priority4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary such sums as are necessary to carry out this section1 to remain available until expended4 ,,iv ,assessing the ,threats and ,values of ,coral ,reef ,ecosystems #dja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,commerce4 7#b7 ,national ,academy ,the term ,national ,academy means the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine4 7#c7 ,appropriate ,committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#d7 ,coral reef ecosystem ,the term coral reef ecosystem means the corals and the animals1 plants1 and other living organisms that are supported by coral reefs for food1 shelter1 reproduction1 and rearing4 7#e7 ,ultraviolet filters ,the term ultraviolet filters means chemical compounds commonly used in sunscreen formula4 #djb4 ,study examining the impact of ultraviolet filters on coral reef ecosystems 7a7 ,agreement ,the ,secretary shall1 not more than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academy of ,sciences to conduct a study and submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report examining the impact of ultraviolet filters on coral reef ecosystems1 including-- 7#a7 an assessment of the impacts of common ultraviolet filters on coral reef ecosystems including regional1 longitudinal1 and long-term chronic impacts2 7#b7 an assessment of the bioconcentration and bioaccumulation potential of ultraviolet filters in coral reef ecosystems2 7#c7 an assessment of the interaction effects of ultraviolet filters between predicted temperature and ocean acidification conditions2 7#d7 considerations of the ecological1 conservation1 economic1 and social factors involved in a ban of specific ultraviolet filters2 and 7#e7 recommendations for ultraviolet filters that are safe and ultraviolet filters that pose a threat to healthy coral reef ecosystems4 7b7 ,submission to ,congress ,not more than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit the final report of the ,national ,academy containing the results of the study carried out under subsection 7a7 to the appropriate committees4 7c7 ,publication ,not more than #cj days after the completion of the report produced pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall make such report available on a public website4 #djc4 ,study to determine the economic1 societal1 and ecological value of coral reef ecosystems in the ,united ,states and territories of the ,united ,states 7a7 ,agreement ,the ,secretary shall1 not more than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academy of ,sciences to conduct a study evaluating the economic1 societal1 and ecological value of coral reef ecosystems in the ,united ,states and ,territories of the ,united ,states1 including-- 7#a7 an assessment of the economic1 societal1 and ecological value of coral reef ecosystems at national1 regional1 and site-specific scales with respect to-- 7,a7 tourism2 7,b7 fisheries2 7,c7 coastal protection including against storm surge1 flooding1 and other natural threats2 7,d7 biodiversity2 and 7,e7 carbon sequestration2 and 7#b7 an assessment of the economic costs of degradation and loss of coral reef with respect to the matter described in paragraph 7#a7 over the next #ej years4 7b7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit the final report of the ,national ,academy containing the results of the study carried out under subsection 7a7 to the appropriate committees4 7c7 ,publication ,not more than #cj days after the completion of the report produced pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall make such report available on a public website4 ,v ,miscellaneous ,provisions #eja4 ,stock assessments under ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act ,title ,,iv of the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahha et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #dji4 ,stock assessments for fisheries associated with coral reefs ,in preparing stock assessments under this ,act1 the ,secretary shall1 to the extent practicable1 place emphasis on such assessments for economically important fisheries associated with coral reefs4 4 #ejb4 ,deep ,sea ,coral ,research and ,technology ,program 7a7 ,in general ,section #djh7;a7 of the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahhd7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking federal and inserting ,federal2 7#b7 by striking subject to the availability of appropriations12 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this title #c1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe1 which may remain available until expended4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in the first section of the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahha et seq47 is amended by adding at the end of the items relating to title ,,iv the following3 ,sec4 #djh4 ,deep sea coral research and technology program4 ,sec4 #dji4 ,stock assessments for fisheries associated with coral reefs4 4