,i #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #hfcb ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,october #bj1 #bjbj,mr4 ,grijalva 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,huffman1 ,mr4 ,lowenthal1 ,mr4 ,levin of ,california1 ,mr4 ,neguse1 ,ms4 ,haaland1 ,mr4 ,sablan1 ,mr4 ,mc,eachin1 ,mr4 ,case1 ,mrs4 ,dingell1 ,ms4 ,castor of ,florida1 ,ms4 ,bonamici1 ,ms4 ,brownley of ,california1 and ,ms4 ,johnson of ,texas7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources1 and in addition to the ,committees on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology1 ,house ,administration1 ,ways and ,means1 ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 and ,foreign ,affairs1 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 direct the ,secretary of ,commerce1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 to provide for ocean-based climate solutions to reduce carbon emissions and global warming2 to make coastal communities more resilient2 and to provide for the conservation and restoration of ocean and coastal habitats1 biodiversity1 and marine mammal and fish populations2 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,ocean-,based ,climate ,solutions ,act of #bjbj4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is the following3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4,title ,i--,marine and ,coastal ,blue ,carbon,sec4 #aja4 ,blue ,carbon ,program4,sec4 #ajb4 ,national map of coastal and marine blue carbon ecosystems4,sec4 #ajc4 ,report on blue carbon in the ,united ,states4,sec4 #ajd4 ,blue ,carbon ,partnership ,grant ,program4,sec4 #aje4 ,integrated pilot programs to protect and restore degraded coastal blue carbon ecosystems4,sec4 #ajf4 ,interagency working group4,sec4 #ajg4 ,coastal carbon areas of significance4,sec4 #ajh4 ,authorization of ,smithsonian ,institution blue carbon activities4,sec4 #aji4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #aaj4 ,definitions4,title ,,ii--,marine ,protected ,areas,sec4 #bja4 ,policy4,sec4 #bjb4 ,interagency ,task ,force4,sec4 #bjc4 ,initiate designation process for successful sanctuary nominations and technical corrections to the ,national ,marine ,sanctuaries ,act4,sec4 #bjd4 ,increased protection for deep sea corals4,sec4 #bje4 ,marine biodiversity gap analysis4,title ,,iii--,offshore ,energy,subtitle ,a--,oil and ,gas ,leasing in the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,sec4 #cja4 ,prohibition of oil and gas leasing in all areas of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf4,subtitle ,b--,offshore ,renewable ,energy,sec4 #caa4 ,sense of ,congress on the importance of offshore wind energy4,sec4 #cab4 ,national offshore wind goals4,sec4 #cac4 ,removing roadblocks for data sharing4,sec4 #cad4 ,increasing funding for scientific research4,sec4 #cae4 ,extending collaboration with industry4,sec4 #caf4 ,developing strategies to protect wildlife4,sec4 #cag4 ,offshore wind for the ,territories4,sec4 #cah4 ,marine energy research4,sec4 #cai4 ,increasing funding for coastal conservation and resilience4,title ,,iv--,climate-,ready ,fisheries1 ,efficient ,fishery ,vessels1 and ,buy ,american ,seafood,sec4 #dja4 ,sense of ,congress4,sec4 #djb4 ,caught in the ,,usa4,sec4 #djc4 ,eliminate fish subsidies in trade agreements4,sec4 #djd4 ,fuel efficient fishing vessels4,sec4 #dje4 ,climate and fisheries research and management program4,sec4 #djf4 ,climate-ready fisheries innovation program4,sec4 #djg4 ,shifting ,stocks ,task ,force4,sec4 #djh4 ,essential fish habitat consultation4,sec4 #dji4 ,ocean ,aquaculture ,research and ,policy ,program4,title ,v--,coastal ,barrier ,resource ,act ,amendments,sec4 #eja4 ,undeveloped coastal barrier4,sec4 #ejb4 ,coastal hazard pilot project4,sec4 #ejc4 ,report on expanding ,coastal ,barrier ,resources ,act to the ,pacific ,coast1 including ,pacific ,territories and ,freely ,associated ,states4,sec4 #ejd4 ,require disclosure to prospective buyers that property is in the ,coastal ,barrier ,resources ,system4,sec4 #eje4 ,improve ,federal agency compliance with ,coastal ,barrier ,resources ,act4,sec4 #ejf4 ,excess ,federal property4,sec4 #ejg4 ,authorization of appropriations4,title ,,vi--,coastal ,zone ,management ,act amendments,sec4 #fja4 ,grants to further achievement of ,tribal coastal zone objectives4,sec4 #fjb4 ,eligibility of ,district of ,columbia for ,federal funding under the ,coastal ,zone ,management ,act of #aigb4,sec4 #fjc4 ,coastal and ,estuarine ,land ,conservation ,program4,sec4 #fjd4 ,coastal ,zone ,management ,fund4,sec4 #fje4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #fjf4 ,amendments to ,national ,estuarine ,research ,reserve ,system program4,title ,,vii--,insular ,affairs,sec4 #gja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #gjb4 ,coastal management technical assistance and report4,sec4 #gjc4 ,climate ,change ,insular ,research ,grant ,program4,sec4 #gjd4 ,extreme weather and climate outreach to insular areas4,sec4 #gje4 ,coral reefs4,sec4 #gjf4 ,ocean and ,coastal ,mapping ,integration ,act4,sec4 #gjg4 ,office of ,insular ,affairs ,technical ,assistance ,program4,sec4 #gjh4 ,disaster relief ,federal cost-share waiver4,title ,,viii--,strengthening ,marine ,mammal ,conservation,sec4 #hja4 ,conservation of marine mammals adversely affected by climate change4,sec4 #hjb4 ,vessel speed restrictions in marine mammal habitat4,sec4 #hjc4 ,monitoring ocean noise for marine mammal health4,sec4 #hjd4 ,grants for seaports to establish programs to reduce the impacts of vessel traffic and port operations on marine mammals4,title ,,ix--,international ,agreements1 ,efforts in the ,arctic1 and ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs ,tribal ,resilience ,program,subtitle ,a--,international ,agreements,sec4 #ija4 ,united ,nations ,convention on the ,law of the ,sea4,subtitle ,b--,efforts in the ,arctic,sec4 #iaa4 ,reinstatement of ,executive ,order #acged2 ,northern ,bering ,sea ,climate ,resilience ,area4,sec4 #iab4 ,plan for the ,united ,states to cut black carbon emissions to #cc percent below #bjac levels by #bjbe4,subtitle ,c--,bureau of ,indian ,affairs ,tribal ,resilience ,program,sec4 #iba4 ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs ,tribal ,resilience ,program4,title ,x--,coastal ,resiliency and ,adaptation,sec4 #ajja4 ,living ,shoreline ,grant ,program4,sec4 #ajjb4 ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,research ,programs4,sec4 #ajjc4 ,grants for recovering oysters4,sec4 #ajjd4 ,improvements to the ,national ,oceans and ,coastal ,security ,act4,sec4 #ajje4 ,shovel-ready restoration grants for coastlines and fisheries4,sec4 #ajjf4 ,strategic ,climate ,change ,relocation ,initiative and ,program4,title ,,xi--,ocean ,health3 ,ocean ,acidification and ,harmful ,algal ,blooms,subtitle ,a--,coastal ,communities ,ocean ,acidification ,act ,sec4 #aaja4 ,state and ,united ,states defined4,sec4 #aajb4 ,coastal community vulnerability assessment4,subtitle ,b--,ocean ,acidification ,act ,sec4 #aaaa4 ,prize competitions4,subtitle ,c--,,coast ,research ,act ,sec4 #aaba4 ,purposes4,sec4 #aabb4 ,definitions4,sec4 #aabc4 ,interagency working group4,sec4 #aabd4 ,strategic research plan4,sec4 #aabe4 ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ocean acidification activities4,sec4 #aabf4 ,national ,science ,foundation ocean acidification activities4,sec4 #aabg4 ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ocean acidification activities4,sec4 #aabh4 ,authorization of appropriations4,subtitle ,d--,south ,florida ,clean ,coastal ,waters ,sec4 #aaca4 ,south ,florida harmful algal blooms and hypoxia assessment and action plan4,subtitle ,e--,protecting ,local ,communities from ,harmful ,algal ,blooms ,sec4 #aada4 ,algal blooms4,subtitle ,f--,harmful ,algal ,bloom ,essential ,forecasting ,sec4 #aaea4 ,designating certain harmful algal bloom services as excepted services under the ,anti-,deficiency ,act4,sec4 #aaeb4 ,centers of ,excellence in ,harmful ,algal ,bloom ,research1 ,prevention1 ,response1 and ,mitigation4,title ,,xii--,national ,ocean ,policy1 ,data1 and ,coordinated ,website for ,grant ,programs,subtitle ,a--,regional ,ocean ,partnerships ,sec4 #abja4 ,findings2 sense of ,congress2 purposes4,sec4 #abjb4 ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships4,subtitle ,b--,data and ,scientific ,coordination,sec4 #abaa4 ,increased coordination among agencies with respect to data and monitoring4,sec4 #abab4 ,interagency ,ocean ,exploration ,committee4,sec4 #abac4 ,committee on ,ocean ,policy4,sec4 #abad4 ,building data sources4,sec4 #abae4 ,national sea level rise risk analysis4,subtitle ,c--,digital ,coast ,sec4 #abba4 ,definitions4,sec4 #abbb4 ,establishment of the ,digital ,coast4,subtitle ,d--,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system ,sec4 #abda4 ,staggered terms for ,national ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system ,advisory ,committee4,sec4 #abdb4 ,integrated coastal and ocean observation system cooperative agreements4,sec4 #abdc4 ,reauthorization of ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system ,act of #bjji4,sec4 #abdd4 ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency-,oceans4,subtitle ,e--,centralized ,website for ,resiliency ,grants,sec4 #abea4 ,centralized website for resiliency grants4,title ,,xiii--,wetlands,subtitle ,a--,coastal ,wetlands ,sec4 #acja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #acjb4 ,coastal and ,estuary ,resilience ,grant ,program4,sec4 #acjc4 ,data collection4,sec4 #acjd4 ,outreach and technical assistance4,sec4 #acje4 ,annual restoration and funding4,sec4 #acjf4 ,prevailing wage requirement4,sec4 #acjg4 ,department of the ,interior coastal wetland restoration2 funding4,title ,,xiv--,measures to ,address ,greenhouse ,gas ,pollution ,from ,shipping ,vessels,sec4 #adja4 ,greenhouse gas emissions from shipping4,sec4 #adjb4 ,quiet ,seas and ,clear ,skies ,vessel ,speed ,reduction ,award ,program4,title ,,xv--,studies and ,reports,sec4 #aeja4 ,deep sea mining4,sec4 #aejb4 ,national ,academies assessment of oceanic blue carbon4,sec4 #aejc4 ,ocean climate impacts and action report4,sec4 #aejd4 ,report on the ecological and economic effects of high seas fishing in the ocean areas beyond national jurisdiction 7,,abnj74,sec4 #aeje4 ,national ,academies assessment of public access to the coasts4,sec4 #aejf4 ,study examining the impact of ocean acidification and other environmental stressors on estuarine environments4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,secretary of ,commerce acting through the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 7#b7 ,exclusive economic zone ,the term exclusive economic zone means the zone established by ,proclamation ,numbered #ejcj1 dated ,march #aj1 #aihc4 7#c7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given such term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#d7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a774 7#e7 ,national ,academies ,the term ,national ,academies means the ,national ,academies of ,science1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine4 7#f7 ,restorative ocean aquaculture ,the term restorative ocean aquaculture means ocean and coastal propagation of seaweed or shellfish farming that generates positive ecological and social impact4 7#g7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and the ,united ,states ,territories of ,american ,samoa1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 ,guam1 ,puerto ,rico1 and the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands4 7#h7 ,united ,states ,the term ,united ,states means the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and the ,united ,states ,territories of ,american ,samoa1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 ,guam1 ,puerto ,rico1 and the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands4 ,i ,marine and ,coastal ,blue ,carbon #aja4 ,blue ,carbon ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator shall establish and maintain a ,blue ,carbon ,program within the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration for the purposes of furthering conservation objectives for fish and wildlife habitat conservation and restoration and coastal resilience including the development of ways to incorporate ecosystem services from carbon storage into existing domestic and international policies1 programs1 and activities4 7b7 ,additional authority ,in conducting the ,program1 the ,administrator may enter into and perform such contracts1 leases1 grants1 or cooperative agreements as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subtitle on such terms as ,administrator considers appropriate4 7c7 ,consultation ,the ,administrator shall coordinate activities carried out under this section with the ,assistant ,administrator of the ,national ,marine ,fisheries ,service and the ,assistant ,administrator of the ,national ,ocean ,service4 7d7 ,activities ,the ,administrator shall lead the development and coordination of the strategic plan described in section #ajf7;e7 and conduct the following activities3 7#a7 ,collaborate with ,federal agencies1 the interagency working group1 ,state agencies1 ,tribes1 and non-governmental organizations on research1 restoration1 and protection efforts relating to blue carbon ecosystems4 7#b7 ,develop a database of blue carbon stocks and fluxes in the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,assist in exploration of the potential for a market for carbon credits for restoration initiatives1 including research and development of protocols4 7#d7 ,raise awareness of blue carbon ecosystems as a tool to further conservation objectives through education and extension activities4 7#e7 ,use existing models or develop new models to assess blue carbon storage potential that include quantification1 verifiability1 additionality as compared to a historical baseline1 and permanence of those benefits4 7#f7 ,quantify current total and net ecosystem carbon storage in coastal and marine areas4 7#g7 ,project future total and net ecosystem carbon storage under different scenarios influenced by human population growth1 sea level rise1 and other system-wide changes4 7#h7 ,develop and use protocols for inclusion of blue carbon projects in carbon markets4 7#i7 ,protect and restore habitats1 waters1 and organisms that are long-term carbon sinks or will be subject to habitat change as a result of climate change and development4 7#aj7 ,provide staff and technical expertise to the interagency working group4 7#aa7 ,quantify co-benefits1 including flood risk reduction1 habitat restoration for endangered and threatened species1 maintenance of biodiversity1 water quality improvements1 habitat maintenance and creation1 cycling of nutrients other than carbon1 commercial and recreational fishing and boating benefits4 7#ab7 ,assess regional and national ecosystem and socioeconomic impacts of carbon sequestration and storage4 7#ac7 ,research variability1 long-term storage1 and innovative techniques for effective1 long-term1 natural ocean or coastal ecosystem-based carbon sequestration4 7#ad7 ,identify blue carbon hot spots4 7#ae7 ,assess legal issues of landownership in blue carbon markets1 and develop guidelines to help landowners navigate the requirements of such markets4 #ajb4 ,national map of coastal and marine blue carbon ecosystems 7a7 ,national map ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the interagency working group established under section #ajf1 shall-- 7#a7 produce1 update every #c years1 and maintain a national map and inventory of coastal blue carbon ecosystems including-- 7,a7 with respect to each such ecosystem-- 7i7 the species and types of habitat in the ecosystem2 7ii7 the condition of such habitats including whether a habitat is degraded1 drained1 eutrophic1 or tidally restricted2 7iii7 type of public or private ownership and any protected status2 7iv7 the size of the ecosystem2 7v7 the salinity boundaries of the ecosystem2 7vi7 the tidal boundaries of the ecosystem2 7vii7 an assessment of carbon sequestration potential1 methane production1 and net greenhouse gas effects of the ecosystem1 including consideration of-- 7,i7 quantification2 7,,ii7 verifiability2 7,,iii7 additionality1 as compared to a historical baseline2 and 7,,iv7 permanence of those benefits2 7viii7 an assessment of the ecosystem co-benefits1 such as fish habitat for commercial1 recreational1 and ,tribal fisheries1 flood risk reduction1 wave stress1 storm protection1 shoreline stabilization1 public access1 water and air pollution filtration1 contributions to traditional and cultural practices1 and recreational use and benefits of the ecosystem2 7ix7 the potential for landward migration of each ecosystem as a result of sea level rise2 7x7 any upstream restrictions detrimental to the watershed process and conditions1 including dams1 dikes1 and levees2 7xi7 any upstream pollution sources that threaten the health of each ecosystem2 7xii7 proximity to aquaculture uses or lease areas2 and 7xiii7 a depiction of the effects of human stressors1 including the conversion of coastal blue carbon ecosystems to other land uses and the cause of such conversion2 and 7,b7 a depiction of the effects of climate change1 including sea level rise1 ocean acidification1 ocean warming1 and other environmental stressors on the sequestration rate1 carbon storage1 and potential of coastal blue carbon ecosystems2 and 7#b7 in carrying out paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 incorporate1 to the extent possible1 existing and future data collected through federally and ,state funded research1 including data collected from the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,coastal ,change ,analysis ,program1 ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service ,national ,wetlands ,inventory1 ,united ,states ,geological ,survey ,land ,carbon program1 ,united ,states ,geological ,survey and ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency ,li,d,a,r information coordination and knowledge program1 ,department of ,energy ,biological and ,environmental ,research program1 and ,department of ,agriculture ,national ,coastal ,blue ,carbon ,assessment2 and 7,b7 engage regional experts for additional peer-reviewed data to ensure best available scientific information is incorporated4 7b7 ,use ,the interagency working group shall use the national map and inventory created pursuant to subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 to assess the existing and potential carbon sequestration of different coastal blue carbon ecosystems1 and account for any regional differences2 7#b7 to assess and quantify emissions from degraded and destroyed coastal blue carbon ecosystems2 7#c7 to develop regional assessments and to provide technical assistance to regional1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local government agencies1 regional information coordination entities 7as such term is defined in section #abcjc7f7 of the ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjb771 and agencies1 organizations1 and other entities that support communities that may not have adequate resources1 including low-income communities1 communities of color1 ,tribal communities1 and rural communities2 7#d7 to assess degraded coastal blue carbon ecosystems and their potential for restoration1 including developing scenario modeling to identify vulnerable land areas where management1 protection1 and restoration efforts should be focused1 including the potential for an ecosystem to migrate inland to adapt to sea level rise2 and 7#e7 produce predictions of coastal blue carbon ecosystems and carbon sequestration rates in the context of climate change1 environmental stressors1 and human stressors4 #ajc4 ,report on blue carbon in the ,united ,states ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act and every #b years thereafter1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with the interagency working group1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report containing the following3 7#a7 ,a summary of federally funded coastal and marine blue carbon ecosystem research1 monitoring1 preservation1 and restoration activities1 including the budget for each of these activities and describe the progress in advancing the national priorities established by the interagency working group4 7#b7 ,with respect to each blue carbon ecosystem-- 7,a7 the type2 7,b7 location2 and 7,c7 type of ownership1 delineated by private lands1 ,state lands1 ,tribal lands1 or ,federal4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the vulnerability of coastal and marine blue carbon ecosystems to climate impacts such as sea-level rise1 acidification1 and saltwater intrusion1 and other environmental and human stressors1 such as development1 water pollution1 and aquaculture4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the greatest anthropogenic threats to blue carbon ecosystems1 including the ,federal agency actions that have historically caused and presently cause great adverse effects on such ecosystems4 7#e7 ,an assessment of the carbon sequestration potential of blue carbon ecosystems and the probable changes to sequestration under climate change scenarios4 7#f7 ,an assessment of biophysical1 social1 and economic impediments including water storage and flood control structures to coastal blue carbon ecosystem protection and restoration and opportunities to restore and enhance the resilience of and sequestration potential of blue carbon ecosystems4 7#g7 ,an assessment of aging or outdated artificial structures1 including dikes1 levees1 dams1 culverts1 water storage structures1 shoreline hardening projects1 impediments to fish passage1 and other infrastructure that impede the ecological or sequestration functions of blue carbon areas and the feasibility of repairing1 retrofitting1 or removing such structures4 7#h7 ,the economic1 social1 and environmental co-benefits that these blue carbon ecosystems provide including-- 7,a7 coastal protection from storms and flooding2 7,b7 tourism and recreational use2 7,c7 benefits to fisheries2 7,d7 nutrient removal2 7,e7 number of jobs that are directly or indirectly attributable to blue carbon ecosystems2 and 7,f7 total economic activity that is attributable to such blue carbon ecosystems4 7#i7 ,an assessment of the social and economic makeup of the communities served by blue carbon ecosystems4 #ajd4 ,blue ,carbon ,partnership ,grant ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator shall establish a competitive grant program entitled the ,blue ,carbon ,partnership ,grant ,program to1 beginning not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 provide funds to eligible entities for projects that-- 7#a7 protect and restore blue carbon stocks1 oceanic blue carbon1 and coastal blue carbon ecosystems and increase the long-term carbon storage2 and 7#b7 contribute to priorities identified in the most recent strategic plan developed by the interagency working group4 7b7 ,eligible recipients ,a person or entity is eligible to receive a grant under the grant program if such person is-- 7#a7 a voluntary private landowner or group of landowners2 7#b7 a ,state agency responsible for managing natural resources or wildlife2 7#c7 an ,indian ,tribe2 7#d7 a unit of local government2 7#e7 a nonprofit organization or land trust2 7#f7 an institution of higher education and research2 or 7#g7 any group of entities described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f74 7c7 ,requirements ,in administering the grant program under this section1 the ,secretary shall use the criteria1 guidelines1 contracts1 reporting requirements1 and evaluation metrics developed by the interagency working group4 7d7 ,selection criteria ,in evaluating applications for the program from eligible entities1 the ,administrator shall give priority to proposed eligible restoration activities that-- 7#a7 would result in long-term protection and sequestration of carbon stored in coastal and marine environments2 and 7#b7 7,a7 would protect key habitats for fish1 wildlife1 and the maintenance of biodiversity2 7,b7 would provide coastal protection from development1 storms1 flooding1 and land-based pollution2 7,c7 would protect coastal resources of national1 historical1 and cultural significance2 7,d7 would benefit communities of color1 low-income communities1 ,tribal or ,indigenous communities1 or rural communities2 or 7,e7 would capitalize on existing established public_/private partnerships4 7e7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,report required ,the ,administrator shall submit annually to ,congress a report containing a ,state-by-,state analysis of-- 7,a7 the total number of acres of land or water protected or restored through fee title acquisition1 easement1 restoration or other activities under the program2 7,b7 the status of restoration projects under this program2 and 7,c7 the amount of blue carbon captured or protected over a #ajj-year time period as a result of this program4 7#b7 ,publication of report ,the ,administrator shall make available to the public each report required by paragraph 7#a74 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator #bjj1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjba to #bjbe to carry out this section4 #aje4 ,integrated pilot programs to protect and restore degraded coastal blue carbon ecosystems ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 establish integrated pilot programs that develop best management practices1 including design criteria and performance functions1 for coastal and marine blue carbon ecosystem restoration1 nature-based adaptation strategies1 living shoreline projects1 landward progression or migration of coastal blue carbon ecosystems1 and identify potential barriers to restoration efforts2 7#b7 ensure that the pilot programs cover geographically1 ecologically1 culturally1 and economically representative locations with significant ecological1 economic1 and social benefits and maximize potential for long-term carbon storage2 7#c7 establish a procedure for reviewing applications for the pilot program1 taking into account-- 7,a7 quantification2 7,b7 verifiability2 7,c7 additionality1 as compared to a historical baseline2 and 7,d7 permanence of those benefits2 7#d7 ensure1 through consultation with the interagency working group1 that the goals1 metrics1 monitoring1 and outcomes of the pilot programs are communicated to the appropriate ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments1 and to the general public2 and 7#e7 coordinate with relevant ,federal agencies on the interagency working group to prevent unnecessary duplication of effort among ,federal agencies and departments with respect to protection and restoration programs4 #ajf4 ,interagency working group 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council ,subcommittee on ,ocean ,science and ,technology shall establish the ,interagency ,working ,group on ,coastal and ,marine ,blue ,carbon4 7b7 ,purposes ,the interagency working group shall-- 7#a7 oversee the development of and updates to a national map1 including ,united ,states ,territories1 of coastal and marine blue carbon ecosystems1 including habitat types with a regional focus in analysis that is usable for local level protection planning and restoration2 7#b7 use such map to inform the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency's creation of the annual ,inventory of ,u4,s4 ,greenhouse ,gas ,emissions and ,sinks2 7#c7 establish national coastal and marine blue carbon ecosystem restoration priorities1 including an assessment of current ,federal funding being used for restoration and conservation efforts2 7#d7 assess the biophysical1 social1 statutory1 regulatory1 and economic impediments to coastal and marine blue carbon ecosystem protection and restoration2 7#e7 study the effects of climate change and environmental and human stressors on carbon sequestration rates2 7#f7 identify priority blue carbon ecosystems for protection2 7#g7 develop a national strategy for foundational science necessary to study1 synthesize1 and evaluate the effects of climate change1 environmental1 and human stressors on sequestration rates and capabilities of marine blue carbon and coastal blue carbon ecosystems protection2 7#h7 develop an assessment of current legal authorities to protect and restore blue carbon ecosystems and make recommendations for additional authorities if current authorities are determined to be insufficient2 and 7#i7 ensure the continuity1 use1 and interoperability of data assets through ,coastal ,carbon ,data ,clearinghouse of the ,smithsonian ,institution4 7c7 ,membership ,the interagency working group shall be comprised of representatives of the following3 7#a7 ,the ,administrator4 7#b7 ,the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#c7 ,the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation4 7#d7 ,the ,administrator of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration4 7#e7 ,the ,director of the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey4 7#f7 ,the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service4 7#g7 ,the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service4 7#h7 ,the ,director of the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs4 7#i7 ,the ,secretary of the ,smithsonian ,institution4 7#aj7 ,the ,chief of ,engineers of the ,army ,corps of ,engineers4 7#aa7 ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#ab7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#ac7 ,the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7#ad7 ,the ,secretary of ,state4 7#ae7 ,the ,secretary of ,energy4 7#af7 ,the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development4 7#ag7 ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency4 7#ah7 ,the ,chair of the ,council on ,environmental ,quality4 7d7 ,chair ,the interagency working group shall be chaired by the ,administrator4 7e7 ,strategic plan 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,interagency ,working group shall create a strategic plan for ,federal investments in basic research1 development1 demonstration1 long-term monitoring and stewardship1 and deployment of coastal blue carbon ecosystem and marine blue carbon projects for the #e-year period beginning on the date that is #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,the plan shall include-- 7,a7 an assessment of the use of existing ,federal programs to protect1 restore1 enhance1 and preserve coastal blue carbon ecosystems2 7,b7 an analysis of potential sea level rise migration corridors for blue carbon ecosystems2 7,c7 an analysis of anticipated fish and wildlife uses of blue carbon ecosystems2 and 7,d7 identification of priority strategies and investments for preserving1 restoring1 and enhancing the resilience and carbon sequestration potential of such blue carbon ecosystems4 7#b7 ,timing ,the interagency working group shall-- 7,a7 submit the strategic plan under paragraph 7#a7 to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on a date that is not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 submit a revised version of such plan to such committees every #e years thereafter4 7#c7 ,federal ,register ,not less than #ij days before the strategic plan1 or any revision thereof1 is submitted under paragraph 7#b71 the interagency working group shall publish such plan in the ,federal ,register and solicit public comments on such plan for a period of not less than #fj days4 #ajg4 ,coastal carbon areas of significance 7a7 ,designation ,the ,administrator1 consistent with this section1 shall designate as a coastal carbon area of significance any area that is-- 7#a7 in the coastal zone 7as such term is defined in section #cjd of the ,coastal ,zone ,management ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adec771 in territorial waters of the ,united ,states1 or in the exclusive economic zone2 and 7#b7 the location of water1 a substrate1 or an ecosystem that-- 7,a7 provides for long-term storage and sequestration of significant amounts of ecosystem carbon2 and 7,b7 7i7 limits erosion and future landward migration2 7ii7 provides a buffer against storm surge1 especially for communities of color1 low-income communities1 and ,tribal and ,indigenous communities2 7iii7 provides a spawning1 breeding1 feeding1 or nesting habitat for wildlife2 or 7iv7 is estuarine habitat designated as essential fish habitat under the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq474 7b7 ,guidelines ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the interagency working group1 shall1 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 establish by regulation guidelines based on the best available science to describe and identify coastal carbon areas of significance and measures to ensure the protection of coastal carbon areas of significance4 7c7 ,review and update ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the interagency working group1 shall review and update guidelines established under subsection 7b7 not less frequently than once every #e years or when new information warrants such an update4 7d7 ,schedule ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the interagency working group1 shall establish a schedule for the identification of coastal carbon areas of significance under subsection 7b7 and for reviews and updates under subsection 7c71 and shall make initial designations of a coastal carbon area of significance in each coastal ,state not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,recommendations and information ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the interagency working group1 shall1 with respect to each coastal carbon area of significance1 provide recommendations and information regarding the adverse impacts and threats to the carbon storage1 ecosystem services1 and habitat capacity of the area1 and the actions that should be considered to avoid adverse impacts and ensure the conservation and enhancement of that area4 7f7 ,programs administered by the ,secretary of ,commerce ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the interagency working group1 shall use programs administered by the ,secretary of ,commerce to carry out this section and ensure the conservation and enhancement of each coastal carbon area of significance4 7g7 ,requirements for ,federal actions ,with respect to any proposed agency action that has the potential to cause an adverse impact on the carbon storage1 ecosystem services1 or habitat capacity of any coastal carbon area of significance1 each ,federal agency shall comply with the following requirements3 7#a7 ,notification ,such ,federal agency shall notify the ,administrator of such proposed agency action4 7#b7 ,determination of adverse impact ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the proposing agency and subject to public comment1 shall determine whether the proposed agency action will cause an adverse impact on the carbon storage1 ecosystem1 or habitat of a coastal carbon area of significance4 7#c7 ,alternative ,with respect to any proposed action the ,administrator determines will have an adverse impact under paragraph 7#b71 the proposing agency1 in consultation with the ,administrator1 shall determine whether there is an alternative action that would prevent such adverse impact and fulfill the purpose of the proposed action4 ,the proposing agency shall not take an action that would cause an adverse impact if an alternative that would not cause such adverse impact is available and would fulfill the purpose of such action4 7#d7 ,carbon storage offsets ,with respect to a proposed action for which the agency determines no alternative is available under paragraph 7#c71 the proposing agency shall-- 7,a7 in consultation with the ,administrator1 take measures to minimize and mitigate such adverse impact2 7,b7 take such action as the ,administrator determines necessary to create a coastal or marine blue carbon ecosystem storage offset that1 taken in conjunction with the proposed action1 results in a long term net increase in carbon storage1 lasting an equivalent time period as the carbon storage lost by the adverse impact2 7,c7 demonstrate quantitatively1 using the best available science1 that the carbon storage offset will result in a net increase in ecological carbon storage and is located in close proximity to the original site to keep the affected communities whole2 7,d7 maintain such carbon storage offset for a period of time to be determined by the ,administrator but not less than #ajj years2 and 7,e7 publish the agency's proposed course of mitigation in the ,federal ,register for public notice and comment4 7h7 ,requirement for authorization or appropriation ,any requests for a new authorization or appropriation from a ,federal agency transmitted to the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall include1 if such authorization or appropriation may affect a coastal carbon area of significance1 a certification that such agency will use such authorization or appropriation in compliance with this section4 7i7 ,required restrictions ,a ,federal agency may not enter into a lease1 easement1 right-of-way1 or sale of any land designated as a coastal carbon area of significance unless such agency attaches appropriate restrictions to the use of the property to protect the coastal carbon area of significance4 7j7 ,exception ,preparation1 revision1 implementation1 or enforcement of a fishery management plan under the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahja et seq47 that applies to area that is subject to a prohibition on all bottom-tending fishing gear shall not be treated as an action that is subject to subsection 7g74 #ajh4 ,authorization of ,smithsonian ,institution blue carbon activities 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,smithsonian ,institution1 in coordination with the ,administrator and the interagency working group1 shall provide for the long-term stewardship1 continuity1 use1 and interoperability of1 and access to1 data relating to coastal blue carbon ecosystems and national mapping1 including ,united ,states ,territories and ,tribal lands1 by supporting the maintenance of the ,coastal ,carbon ,data ,clearinghouse4 7b7 ,coastal carbon data clearinghouse duties ,acting through the ,coastal ,carbon ,data ,clearinghouse1 the ,secretary of the ,smithsonian ,institution in coordination with the ,administrator and interagency working group shall process1 store1 archive1 provide access to1 and incorporate to the extent possible1 all coastal and marine blue carbon data collected through federally funded research by a ,federal agency1 ,state1 local agency1 ,tribe1 academic scientist1 or other relevant entity4 7c7 ,global and national data assets ,the ,secretary of the ,smithsonian ,institution1 in coordination with the ,administrator and the interagency working group1 shall ensure that existing global and national data assets are incorporated into the ,coastal ,carbon ,data ,clearinghouse to the greatest extent possible4 7d7 ,establishment of standards1 protocols1 and procedures ,the ,secretary of the ,smithsonian ,institution1 in coordination with the ,administrator and members of the interagency working group1 shall establish standards1 protocols1 and procedures for the processing1 storing1 archiving1 and providing access to data in the ,coastal ,carbon ,data ,clearinghouse and best practices for sharing such data with ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments1 coastal stakeholders1 non-,federal resource managers1 and academia4 ,the ,administrator shall publish1 update1 and keep current such data on a publicly available website4 7e7 ,digital tools and resources ,the ,secretary of the ,smithsonian ,institution1 in coordination with the ,administrator and members of the interagency working group1 shall develop digital tools and resources to support the public use of the ,coastal ,carbon ,data ,clearinghouse4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of the ,smithsonian ,institution #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe to carry out this section4 #aji4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator #ej1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjba to #bjbe to carry out this title4 #aaj4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,blue carbon stocks ,the term blue carbon stocks means terrestrial and marine vegetation and underlying sediment that has the capacity to sequester and store atmospheric carbon4 7#b7 ,coastal blue carbon ecosystem ,the term coastal blue carbon ecosystem means vegetated coastal habitats including mangroves1 tidal marshes1 seagrasses1 kelp forests1 and other tidal or salt-water wetlands that have the capacity to sequester carbon from the atmosphere for a period of not less than #ajj years4 7#c7 ,coastal carbon areas of significance ,the term coastal carbon area of significance means any area designated by the ,administrator under section #ajg as a coastal carbon area of significance4 7#d7 ,grant program ,the term grant program means the ,blue ,carbon ,partnership ,grant ,program established pursuant to section #ajd4 7#e7 ,interagency working group ,the term interagency working group means the ,interagency ,working ,group on ,coastal ,blue ,carbon established under section #ajf4 7#f7 ,marine blue carbon ,the term ,marine ,blue ,carbon means the sequestration of carbon in pelagic and deep sea ecosystems1 including in sediments and through the ecosystem impacts of increased biomass of large marine wildlife4 7#g7 ,program ,the term ,program means the ,blue ,carbon ,program required by section #aja7;a74 ,,ii ,marine ,protected ,areas #bja4 ,policy 7a7 ,protection of habitat ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 to prohibit any commercial extractive or destructive human activity in at least #cj percent of the ocean under ,united ,states jurisdiction by #bjcj4 ,the #cj percent shall include existing areas in which commercial extractive and destructive human activities are and continue to be prohibited2 and 7#b7 to support the adoption and implementation of a global goal to protect at least #cj percent of land and #cj percent of ocean areas by #bjcj under the ,convention on ,biological ,diversity4 7b7 ,habitats and ecosystems subject to protection ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to protect ocean habitats and ecosystems that represent-- 7#a7 the diversity of the ,united ,states ocean2 7#b7 areas important for conserving and1 where appropriate1 preserving biodiversity2 7#c7 critical breeding1 resting1 and feeding habitats for wildlife2 7#d7 interconnected networks of marine protected areas and wildlife migration corridors2 7#e7 areas that will help mitigate the impacts of the climate crisis1 including those areas that provide carbon storage1 adaptation1 and resilience benefits2 7#f7 areas that are relatively pristine and least impacted by human activity2 and 7#g7 areas that help mitigate threats to the ,united ,states most vulnerable coastal communities1 including protections for natural resources that support the economy and health of communities that rely on a healthy and clean ocean1 in particular communities of color1 low-income communities1 and ,tribal and ,indigenous communities adversely affected by climate change4 7c7 ,considerations in carrying out policy ,a ,federal agency carrying out the policies described in this section shall seek to carry out such policies in a manner that-- 7#a7 relies on best available science2 7#b7 includes meaningful input from ,states1 local communities1 and ,native ,american ,tribes1 and respects ,tribal history of sustainable resource management1 ,indigenous sustainable resource management1 ,tribal sovereignty1 and the right to ,tribal self-determination2 7#c7 improves access to nature for all people1 with an emphasis on increasing access for communities of color and low-income communities2 7#d7 provides ecological and geographic representation1 taking into account that some ,fishery ,management ,councils have taken action to ban the use of all bottom-tending fishing gear and all fishing gear with bycatch rates that adversely affect marine wildlife populations2 7#e7 conserves1 protects1 and restores biodiversity2 7#f7 protects ecosystems and the services of ecosystems1 restores degraded ecosystems1 and maintains ecological functions2 7#g7 enhances climate mitigation1 adaptation1 and resilience1 including by protecting ecosystems1 species and genetic diversity2 7#h7 supports sustainable economic opportunity for people who depend on the ocean for their livelihoods by making the ocean more resilient to climate change and enhancing ecosystem functioning2 7#i7 evaluates the negative and positive economic impacts of such policies and considers ways to mitigate such negative impacts2 7#aj7 considers local and regional input in the design and implementation of protected areas1 including input from stakeholders1 and considers the cultural values1 including seafaring and maritime heritage values1 of the ,united ,states2 and 7#aa7 provides tools and resources to ensure that protected areas are effectively managed4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,communities of color ,the term communities of color means a geographically distinct area in which the population of any of the following categories of individuals is higher than the average populations of that category for the ,state in which the community is located3 7,a7 ,black4 7,b7 ,african ,american4 7,c7 ,asian ,american4 7,d7 ,pacific ,islander4 7,e7 ,other non-,white race4 7,f7 ,hispanic4 7,g7 ,latino4 7,h7 ,linguistically isolated4 7#b7 ,protect and protection ,each of the terms protect and protection means the establishment of enduring measures on land1 waters1 and oceans that support thriving biodiversity1 contribute to climate resilience1 and provide ecosystem services1 such that their natural character1 resources1 and functions are conserved1 protected1 restored and1 when shown necessary1 enhanced for current and future generations4 #bjb4 ,interagency ,task ,force 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #de days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall establish the #cjx#cj ,interagency ,task ,force4 7b7 ,chair ,the task force shall be chaired by the chair of the ,council on ,environmental ,quality4 7c7 ,composition ,the ,president shall appoint the following individuals as members of the task force3 7#a7 ,the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#b7 ,the ,administrator4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#e7 ,the ,secretary of ,state4 7#f7 ,the ,secretary of ,energy4 7#g7 ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7#h7 ,the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy4 7d7 ,plan ,not later than one year after the date on which the task force is established1 the task force shall-- 7#a7 develop a plan and schedule consistent with the policy of prohibiting any commercial extractive or destructive human activity on at least #cj percent of the ocean under ,united ,states jurisdiction by #bjcj that includes-- 7,a7 an update to the ,national ,marine ,protected ,area ,center's ,marine ,protected ,area ,inventory2 7,b7 the identification of candidate areas for protection that meet one or more of the criteria set out in section #bja7;b72 and 7,c7 annual benchmarks for achieving the policy described in subsection 7d77#a72 and 7#b7 develop a plan to provide technical assistance1 data1 and other resources for identifying and establishing strongly protected areas of the ocean in areas beyond national jurisdiction that includes-- 7,a7 an inventory of areas already protected in areas of the ocean beyond the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states1 and a description of any activities that are currently allowed in each of the areas2 and 7,b7 an inventory of areas that other countries or international governing bodies are considering making a marine protected area4 7e7 ,inventory ,the task force shall conduct an inventory of areas under ,united ,states jurisdiction that are subject to both a prohibition on all bottom-tending fishing gear and a prohibition on all fishing gear with bycatch rates that adversely affect marine wildlife populations1 and identify additional prohibitions on nonfishing commercial activities in those areas4 7f7 ,annual report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the task force shall submit a report to ,congress on the progress of the ,united ,states in meeting the policy described in subsection 7d77#a74 7g7 ,agency plans ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the task force issues a plan under subsection 7d71 each member of the task force shall develop and implement an agency plan for actions to be taken to implement such task force plan4 7h7 ,public comment and consultation ,the development of a plan under subsection 7e7 and the development of a plan under subsection 7g7 shall be subject to public comment and carried out in consultation with relevant ,regional ,fishery ,management ,councils established under the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahja et seq474 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section the term task force means the #cjx#cj ,interagency ,task ,force established pursuant to subsection 7a74 #bjc4 ,initiate designation process for successful sanctuary nominations and technical corrections to the ,national ,marine ,sanctuaries ,act 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,commerce shall initiate the process to designate as a national marine sanctuary under section #cjd of the ,national ,marine ,sanctuaries ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adcc7 each of the areas identified in the ,inventory of ,successful ,nominations of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration as of ,october #bj1 #bjbj4 7b7 ,removal of limitations on designations ,section #cjd of the ,marine ,protection1 ,research1 and ,sanctuaries ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adcd7 is amended by striking subsection 7f74 #bjd4 ,increased protection for deep sea corals 7a7 ,designation ,the ,administrator shall designate as a ,deep ,sea ,coral ,marine ,conservation ,area any area where deep sea coral is found-- 7#a7 that is-- 7,a7 within the waters of the exclusive economic zone2 or 7,b7 on the ,outer ,continental ,shelf2 and 7#b7 in which the ,administrator or a ,regional ,fishery ,management ,council established under section #cjb of the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aheb7 has prohibited the use of gear in contact with the ocean bottom1 and towed from a vessel1 which is moved through the water during fishing in order to capture fish1 including otter trawls1 beam trawls1 hydraulic dredges1 non-hydraulic dredges1 and seines 7with the exception of a purse seine74 7b7 ,prohibitions ,except as provided in subsection 7c71 the following activities are prohibited in a ,deep ,sea ,coral ,marine ,conservation ,area-- 7#a7 exploring for1 developing1 or producing oil1 gas1 or minerals2 7#b7 using or attempting to use poisons1 electrical charges1 or explosives in the collection or harvest of any marine resource2 7#c7 intentionally introducing or otherwise releasing any non-native species2 7#d7 anchoring on any living or dead coral2 7#e7 drilling into1 dredging1 or otherwise altering the seafloor2 7#f7 use of bottom trawl nets or other bottom-tending fishing gear2 and 7#g7 deliberate dumping or discharge of noxious substances1 materials that may cause eutrophication1 or materials that artificially increase endemic pest outbreaks4 7c7 ,exceptions ,subsection 7b7 shall not apply to-- 7#a7 otherwise lawful conduct of the armed forces 7as such term is defined in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 unless such conduct is deemed destructive by the ,secretary of ,commerce to a national marine monument or marine sanctuary2 7#b7 an action necessary to respond to an emergency threatening life1 property1 or the environment1 or an activity necessary for a national security or law enforcement purpose2 and 7#c7 scientific exploration or research activities1 subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretaries consider necessary for the care and management of the living and nonliving marine resources of the ,conservation ,area4 7d7 ,analysis ,the ,administrator shall1 every two years1 conduct an analysis and provide recommendations to each ,regional ,fishery ,management ,council established under #cjb of the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aheb7 as to whether any additional area should be protected by a prohibition on the use of gear in contact with the ocean bottom1 and towed from a vessel1 which is moved through the water during fishing in order to capture fish1 including otter trawls1 beam trawls1 hydraulic dredges1 non-hydraulic dredges1 and seines 7with the exception of a purse seine74 #bje4 ,marine biodiversity gap analysis 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,commerce and the ,secretary of the ,interior1 in coordination with relevant ,federal and ,state agencies1 shall begin a marine biodiversity gap analysis meeting the requirements described in subsection 7b7 to be completed not later than #ah months after such date4 ,such ,secretaries1 in coordination with relevant ,federal and ,state agencies1 shall update such analysis not less frequently than every #b years thereafter4 7b7 ,requirements ,the requirements of this subsection are that the ,marine ,biodiversity ,gap ,analysis shall-- 7#a7 be consistent with the policy set out in section #bja2 7#b7 assess habitats1 species1 and ecosystems across the ,united ,states ocean waters and coasts2 and 7#c7 determine what types of habitats1 species1 and ecosystems and the percentage of each type of habitat1 species1 and ecosystem are necessary to protect in order to-- 7,a7 protect biodiversity2 and 7,b7 mitigate and provide resilience to the impacts of climate change4 7c7 ,publication ,the ,secretary of ,commerce shall publish the marine biodiversity gap analysis required by subsection 7a7 on a public website4 7d7 ,report ,biennially1 the ,secretary of ,commerce and ,secretary of the ,interior shall publish a report on candidate areas for protection1 and on progress for advancing protection of habitats1 species1 and biodiversity identified in the gap analysis required by subsection 7a74 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated #b1jjj1jjj in each fiscal year to carry out this section4 ,,iii ,offshore ,energy ,a ,oil and ,gas ,leasing in the ,outer ,continental ,shelf #cja4 ,prohibition of oil and gas leasing in all areas of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any provision of law1 beginning on the date of enactment of this section1 with respect to any area on the ,outer ,continental ,shelf1 no agency of the ,united ,states or person may conduct or authorize any other person to conduct-- 7#a7 oil and gas preleasing1 leasing and related activities2 or 7#b7 geological or geophysical activities in support of oil1 gas1 or methane hydrate exploration or development except such activities conducted pursuant to a lease issued before the date of enactment of this section4 7b7 ,best available technology ,in addition to any other measures required by law1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall require any lessee conducting geophysical exploration on the ,outer ,continental ,shelf to use the best commercially available technology with respect to reducing acoustic pressure levels to conduct such exploration4 7c7 ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,in this section1 the term ,outer ,continental ,shelf has the meaning given the term outer ,continental ,shelf in ,section #b of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acca74 ,b ,offshore ,renewable ,energy #caa4 ,sense of ,congress on the importance of offshore wind energy 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,rapid decarbonization of the electric sector is central to stopping global temperature rise at #a4e degrees ,celsius4 7#b7 ,the ,united ,states can and must address this crisis by putting people to work building the necessary infrastructure to overcome the climate threat4 7#c7 ,the ,united ,states offshore wind resources must be harnessed in order to both rapidly reduce our carbon emissions and put people back to work4 7#d7 ,deploying #cj1jjj megawatts of offshore wind by #bjcj will result in up to #hc1jjj jobs1 #eg1jjj1jjj1jjj of cumulative investment in the ,united ,states economy1 and #be1jjj1jjj1jjj in annual economic input4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states should rapidly build out its offshore wind resources as a key part of achieving a national goal of net zero emissions2 7#b7 offshore wind lease areas should be determined by a robust and transparent stakeholder process that incorporates early engagement and input from diverse user groups as well as ,federal1 ,state1 and local governments2 7#c7 offshore wind buildout must ensure ecosystem health and the protection of vulnerable and endangered species2 and 7#d7 permitting agencies must have sufficient resources to carry out a robust and efficient permitting process4 #cab4 ,national offshore wind goals 7a7 ,targets ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall seek to permit-- 7#a7 not less than #ab4e gigawatts of offshore wind energy production on the ,outer ,continental ,shelf by ,january #a1 #bjbe2 and 7#b7 not less than #be gigawatts of offshore wind energy production on the ,outer ,continental ,shelf by ,january #a1 #bjcj4 7b7 ,report ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall report to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate beginning in ,december #bjbj and each year thereafter on the ,secretary's progress in meeting the targets described in subsection 7a74 #cac4 ,removing roadblocks for data sharing ,section #djb7;b7 of the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahha;a7b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking or2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,h71 by striking the period at the end and insert 2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,i7 to the ,secretary of the ,interior for use relating to siting1 exploration1 production1 or promotion of offshore wind energy on the ,outer ,continental ,shelf4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking 7,h7 and inserting 7,i74 #cad4 ,increasing funding for scientific research 7a7 ,in general ,of the amounts obtained from each lease sale beginning on the date that is #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 #e1jjj1jjj shall be available without subsequent appropriation to ,administrator to fund cooperative research on the interaction between wind-development1 fisheries1 protected species1 and marine species of mammals1 birds1 and sea turtles1 and the technologies for data collection and other scientific and permitting needs deemed necessary by the ,secretary of ,commerce1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,secretary of ,energy1 to support responsible long-term development of offshore wind energy resources on the ,outer ,continental ,shelf4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #i of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acch7 is amended by striking all and inserting ,except as provided in section #cad of the ,ocean-,based ,climate ,solutions ,act of #bjbj1 all4 #cae4 ,extending collaboration with industry ,section #aac of ,division ,g of ,public ,law #aac-g is amended to read as follows3 #aac4 ,contribution ,authority ,the ,secretary of the ,interior may accept from public and private sources contributions of money and services for use by the ,bureau of ,ocean ,energy ,management or the ,bureau of ,safety and ,environmental ,enforcement to conduct work in support of the orderly exploration and development of ,outer ,continental ,shelf resources1 including preparation of environmental documents such as impact statements and assessments1 studies1 and related research1 during fiscal years-- 7#a7 #bjad through #bjbd2 or 7#b7 with respect to work supporting offshore wind exploration or development1 #bjad through #bjcj4 4 #caf4 ,developing strategies to protect wildlife ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,national ,academies shall prepare a report that reviews1 compiles1 and synthesizes existing research and best practices for offshore wind development that minimize effects on wildlife and protected species4 ,the report shall-- 7#a7 provide a quantitative assessment of the contributions of offshore wind in reducing carbon emissions in the electricity sector and helping to improve human health and wildlife populations along the ,atlantic and ,pacific coasts of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 provide a quantitative assessment of effectiveness of methods to measure the effects of offshore wind on wildlife and best practices to monitor1 avoid1 minimize1 and mitigate harm to wildlife4 #cag4 ,offshore wind for the ,territories 7a7 ,application of ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act with respect to ,territories of the ,united ,states 7#a7 ,in general ,section #b of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acca7 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7a7-- 7i7 by inserting after control the following3 or lying within the exclusive economic zone of the ,united ,states and the outer ,continental ,shelf adjacent to any territory or possession of the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end before the semicolon the following3 1 except that such term shall not include any area conveyed by ,congress to a territorial government for administration2 7,b7 in paragraph 7p71 by striking and after the semicolon at the end2 7,c7 in paragraph 7q71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7r7 ,the term ,state means the several ,states1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 4 7#b7 ,exclusions ,section #ah of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acdd7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,this section shall not apply to the scheduling of lease sales in the outer ,continental ,shelf adjacent to the ,territories and possessions of the ,united ,states4 4 7b7 ,wind lease sales for areas of outer ,continental ,shelf ,the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acca et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cc4 ,wind lease sales for areas of outer ,continental ,shelf 7a7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary may conduct wind lease sales on the outer ,continental ,shelf4 7b7 ,wind lease sale procedure ,any wind lease sale conducted under this section shall be considered a lease under section #h7p74 7c7 ,wind lease sales off coasts of ,territories of the ,united ,states 7#a7 ,study on feasibility of conducting wind lease sales 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study on the feasibility1 including the technological and long-term economic feasibility1 and the potential environmental effects of1 conducting wind lease sales on an area of the outer ,continental ,shelf within the territorial jurisdiction of ,american ,samoa1 ,guam1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 ,puerto ,rico1 and the ,virgin ,islands of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,consultation ,in conducting the study required in paragraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall consult-- 7i7 the ,national ,laboratories1 that term is defined in section #b7c7 of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja7c772 7ii7 the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 including the ,office of ,national ,marine ,sanctuaries and ,national ,marine ,fisheries ,service2 and 7iii7 the ,governor of each of ,american ,samoa1 ,guam1 the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 ,puerto ,rico1 and the ,virgin ,islands of the ,united ,states4 7,c7 ,publication ,the study required in paragraph 7,a7 shall be published in the ,federal ,register for public comment for a period of not fewer than #fj days4 7,d7 ,submission of results ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall submit the results of the study conducted under subparagraph 7,a7 to3 7i7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 7ii7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7iii7 each of the delegates or resident commissioners to the ,house of ,representatives from ,american ,samoa1 ,guam1 the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 ,puerto ,rico1 and the ,virgin ,islands of the ,united ,states4 7,e7 ,public availability ,the ,secretary shall publish the study required under subparagraph 7,a7 and results submitted under subparagraph 7,c7 on a public website4 7#b7 ,call for information and nominations ,the ,secretary shall issue a call for information and nominations for proposed wind lease sales for areas determined to be feasible under the study conducted under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,conditional wind lease sales 7,a7 ,in general ,for each territory1 the ,secretary shall conduct not less than #a wind lease sale on an area of the outer ,continental ,shelf within the territorial jurisdiction of such territory that meets each of the following criteria3 7i7 ,the study required under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 concluded that a wind lease sale on the area is feasible4 7ii7 ,the ,secretary has determined that the call for information has generated sufficient interest for the area4 7iii7 ,the ,secretary has consulted with the ,secretary of ,defense and other relevant ,federal agencies regarding such a sale4 7iv7 ,the ,secretary has consulted with the ,governor of the territory regarding the suitability of the area for wind energy development4 7,b7 ,exception ,if no area of the outer ,continental ,shelf within the territorial jurisdiction of a territory meets each of the criteria in clauses 7i7 through 7iii7 of subparagraph 7,a71 the requirement under subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply to such territory4 4 #cah4 ,marine energy research 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,c of title ,,vi of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agjja et seq47 is amended to read as follows3 #fca4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,marine ,energy ,research and ,development ,act4 #fcb4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means any of the following entities3 7,a7 ,an institution of higher education4 7,b7 ,a ,national ,laboratory4 7,c7 ,a ,federal research agency4 7,d7 ,a ,state research agency4 7,e7 ,a nonprofit research organization4 7,f7 ,an industrial entity or a multi-institutional consortium thereof4 7#b7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#c7 ,marine energy ,the term marine energy means energy from-- 7,a7 waves1 tides1 and currents in oceans1 estuaries1 and tidal areas2 7,b7 free flowing water in rivers1 lakes1 streams1 and man-made channels2 7,c7 differentials in salinity and pressure gradients2 and 7,d7 differentials in water temperature1 including ocean thermal energy conversion4 7#d7 ,national laboratory ,the term ,national ,laboratory has the meaning given such term in section #b7c7 of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja7c774 7#e7 ,microgrid ,the term microgrid has the meaning given such term in section #fda of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agbca74 #fcc4 ,marine energy research1 development1 and demonstration 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,department of ,defense1 ,secretary of ,commerce 7acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere71 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 and other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall conduct a program of research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application of marine energy technology1 including activities to-- 7#a7 assist technology development to improve the components1 processes1 and systems used for power generation from marine energy resources at a variety of scales2 7#b7 establish and expand critical testing infrastructure and facilities necessary to-- 7,a7 demonstrate and prove marine energy devices at a range of scales in a manner that is cost-effective and efficient2 and 7,b7 accelerate the technological readiness and commercial application of such devices2 7#c7 address marine energy resource variability issues1 including through the application of energy storage technologies2 7#d7 advance efficient and reliable integration of marine energy with the electric grid1 which may include smart building systems2 7#e7 identify and study critical short- and long-term needs to maintaining a sustainable marine energy supply chain based in the ,united ,states2 7#f7 increase the reliability1 security1 and resilience of marine energy technologies2 7#g7 validate the performance1 reliability1 maintainability1 and cost of marine energy device designs and system components in an operating environment2 7#h7 consider the protection of critical infrastructure1 such as adequate separation between marine energy devices and projects and submarine telecommunications cables1 including through the development of voluntary1 consensus-based standards for such purposes2 7#i7 identify opportunities for crosscutting research1 development1 and demonstration programs between existing energy research programs2 7#aj7 identify and improve1 in conjunction with the ,secretary of ,commerce1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere1 and other relevant ,federal ,agencies as appropriate1 the environmental impact1 including potential cumulative environmental impacts1 of marine energy technologies1 including-- 7,a7 potential impacts on fisheries and other marine resources2 and 7,b7 developing technologies1 including mechanisms for self-evaluation1 and other means available for improving environmental impacts1 including potential cumulative environmental impacts2 7#aa7 identify1 in consultation with relevant ,federal agencies1 potential navigational impacts of marine energy technologies and strategies to prevent possible adverse impacts1 in addition to opportunities for marine energy systems to aid the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard1 such as remote sensing for coastal border security2 7#ab7 develop numerical and physical tools1 including models and monitoring technologies1 to assist industry in device and system design1 installation1 operation1 and maintenance1 including methods to validate such tools2 7#ac7 support materials science as it relates to marine energy technology1 such as the development of corrosive-resistant materials2 7#ad7 improve marine energy resource forecasting and general understanding of aquatic system behavior1 including turbulence and extreme conditions2 7#ae7 develop metrics and voluntary consensus-based standards in coordination with the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology and appropriate standard development organizations for marine energy components1 systems1 and projects1 including-- 7,a7 measuring performance of marine energy technologies2 and 7,b7 characterizing environmental conditions2 7#af7 enhance integration with hybrid energy systems1 including desalination2 7#ag7 identify opportunities to integrate marine energy technologies into new and existing infrastructure2 and 7#ah7 develop technology necessary to support the use of marine energy-- 7,a7 for the generation and storage of power at sea2 and 7,b7 for the generation and storage of power to promote the resilience of coastal communities1 including in applications relating to-- 7i7 desalination2 7ii7 disaster recovery and resilience2 and 7iii7 community microgrids in isolated power systems4 7b7 ,study of non-,power sector applications for advanced marine energy technologies 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,transportation and the ,secretary of ,commerce1 shall conduct a study to examine opportunities for research and development in advanced marine energy technologies for non-power sector applications1 including applications with respect to-- 7,a7 the maritime transportation sector2 7,b7 associated maritime energy infrastructure1 including infrastructure that serves ports1 to improve system resilience and disaster recovery2 and 7,c7 enabling scientific missions at sea and in extreme environments1 including the ,arctic4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives a report that describes the results of the study conducted under paragraph 7#a74 #fcd4 ,national ,marine ,energy ,centers 7a7 ,centers ,the ,secretary shall award grants1 with each grant up to #aj1jjj1jjj per year1 to institutions of higher education 7or consortia thereof7 for-- 7#a7 the continuation and expansion of the research1 development1 demonstration1 testing1 and commercial application activities at the ,national ,marine ,energy ,centers 7referred to in this section as ,centers7 established as of ,january #a1 #bjbj2 and 7#b7 the establishment of new ,national ,marine ,energy ,centers4 7b7 ,location selection ,in selecting institutions of higher education for new ,centers1 the ,secretary shall consider the following criteria3 7#a7 ,whether the institution hosts an existing marine energy research and development program4 7#b7 ,whether the institution has proven technical expertise to support marine energy research4 7#c7 ,whether the institution has access to marine resources4 7c7 ,purposes ,the ,centers shall coordinate among themselves1 the ,department1 and the ,national ,laboratories to-- 7#a7 advance research1 development1 demonstration and commercial application of marine energy technologies in response to industry and commercial needs2 7#b7 support in-water testing and demonstration of marine energy technologies1 including facilities capable of testing-- 7,a7 marine energy systems of various technology readiness levels and scales2 7,b7 a variety of technologies in multiple test berths at a single location2 7,c7 arrays of technology devices2 and 7,d7 interconnectivity to an electrical grid1 including microgrids2 and 7#c7 collect and disseminate information on best practices in all areas relating to developing and managing marine energy resources and energy systems4 7d7 ,coordination ,to the extent practicable1 the ,centers shall coordinate their activities with the ,secretary of ,commerce1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere1 and other relevant ,federal agencies4 7e7 ,termination ,to the extent otherwise authorized by law1 the ,secretary may terminate funding for a ,center described in paragraph 7a7 if such ,center is underperforming4 #fce4 ,organization and administration of programs 7a7 ,coordination ,in carrying out this subtitle1 the ,secretary shall coordinate activities1 and effectively manage cross-cutting research priorities across programs of the ,department and other relevant ,federal agencies1 including the ,national ,laboratories and the ,national ,marine ,energy ,centers4 7b7 ,collaboration 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out this subtitle1 the ,secretary shall collaborate with industry1 ,national ,laboratories1 other relevant ,federal agencies1 institutions of higher education1 including ,minority ,serving ,institutions1 ,national ,marine ,energy ,centers1 ,tribal entities1 including ,alaska ,native ,corporations1 and international bodies with relevant scientific and technical expertise4 7#b7 ,participation ,to the extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall encourage research projects that promote collaboration between entities specified in paragraph 7#a7 and include entities not historically associated with ,national ,marine ,energy ,centers1 such as ,minority ,serving ,institutions4 7#c7 ,international collaboration ,the ,secretary of ,energy1 in coordination with other appropriate ,federal and multilateral agencies 7including the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development7 shall support collaborative efforts with international partners to promote the research1 development1 and demonstration of technologies used to develop marine energy resources4 7c7 ,dissemination of results and public availability ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 publish the results of projects supported under this subtitle through ,department websites1 reports1 databases1 training materials1 and industry conferences1 including information discovered after the completion of such projects1 withholding any industrial proprietary information2 and 7#b7 share results of such projects with the public except to the extent that the information is protected from disclosure under section #eeb7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,award frequency ,the ,secretary shall solicit applications for awards under this subtitle no less frequently than once per fiscal year4 7e7 ,education and outreach ,in carrying out the activities described in this subtitle1 the ,secretary shall support education and outreach activities to disseminate information and promote public understanding of marine energy technologies and the marine energy workforce1 including activities at the ,national ,marine ,energy ,centers4 7f7 ,technical assistance and workforce development ,in carrying out this subtitle1 the ,secretary may also conduct1 for purposes of supporting technical1 non-hardware1 and information-based advances in marine energy development and operations-- 7#a7 technical assistance and analysis activities with eligible entities1 including activities that support expanding access to advanced marine energy technologies for rural1 ,tribal1 and low-income communities2 and 7#b7 workforce development and training activities1 including to support the dissemination of standards and best practices for enabling marine energy production4 7g7 ,strategic plan ,in carrying out the activities described in this subtitle1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the ,marine ,energy ,research and ,development ,act1 draft a plan1 considering input from relevant stakeholders such as industry and academia1 to implement the programs described in this subtitle and update the plan on an annual basis2 and 7#b7 the plan shall address near-term 7up to #b years71 mid-term 7up to #g years71 and long-term 7up to #ae years7 challenges to the advancement of marine energy systems4 7h7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and at least once every #b years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall provide1 and make available to the public and the relevant authorizing and appropriations committees of ,congress1 a report on the findings of research conducted and activities carried out pursuant to this subtitle1 including the most current strategic plan under subsection 7g7 and the progress made in implementing such plan4 #fcf4 ,applicability of other laws ,nothing in this subtitle shall be construed as waiving1 modifying1 or superseding the applicability of any requirement under any environmental or other ,federal or ,state law4 #fcg4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this subtitle-- 7#a7 #aab1ehj1jjj for marine energy research1 development1 and demonstration activities for fiscal year #bjba2 7#b7 #aaf1cjc1bjj for marine energy research1 development1 and demonstration activities for fiscal year #bjbb2 7#c7 #abj1age1efb for marine energy research1 development1 and demonstration activities for fiscal year #bjbc2 7#d7 #abd1bjc1bie for marine energy research1 development1 and demonstration activities for fiscal year #bjbd2 and 7#e7 #abh1cib1hfi for marine energy research1 development1 and demonstration activities for fiscal year #bjbe4 4 7b7 ,conforming table of contents amendment ,the table of contents for the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg is amended by striking the items relating to subtitle ,c of title ,,vi and inserting the following3 ,subtitle ,c--,marine ,energy ,research and ,development ,sec4 #fca4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #fcb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #fcc4 ,marine energy research1 development1 and demonstration4 ,sec4 #fcd4 ,national ,marine ,energy ,centers4 ,sec4 #fce4 ,organization and administration of programs4 ,sec4 #fcf4 ,applicability of other laws4 ,sec4 #fcg4 ,authorization of appropriations4 4 7c7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje ,the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja et seq47 is amended-- 7,a7 in section #bja7;a71 by striking ocean 7including tidal1 wave1 current1 and thermal7 and inserting marine2 7,b7 in section #bjc7;b77#b71 by-- 7i7 inserting marine energy 7as defined in section #fcb of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg7 or before electric energy2 and 7ii7 by striking ocean 7including tidal1 wave1 current1 and thermal72 7,c7 in section #ica7;a77#b77;,e77i71 by striking ocean energy1 including wave energy and inserting marine energy 7as defined in section #fcb of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg72 and 7,d7 in section #ahcc7;a71 by striking ocean energy resources 7including tidal1 wave1 and thermal energy7 and inserting marine energy resources 7within the meaning of section #fcb of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg74 7#b7 ,energy ,policy ,act of #aiib ,section #abab of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #aiib 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #accag7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#d77;,a77i71 by striking ocean 7including tidal1 wave1 current1 and thermal7 and inserting marine energy 7as defined in section #fcb of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg72 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ocean 7including tidal1 wave1 current1 and thermal7 and inserting marine energy 7as defined in section #fcb of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg72 and 7,c7 in subsection 7e77#a71 in the first sentence1 by striking ocean 7including tidal1 wave1 current1 and thermal7 and inserting marine energy 7as defined in section #fcb of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg74 7#c7 ,renewable ,energy and ,energy ,efficiency ,technology ,competitiveness ,act of #aihi ,the ,renewable ,energy and ,energy ,efficiency ,technology ,competitiveness ,act of #aihi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abjja et seq47 is amended-- 7,a7 in section #d 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abjjc7-- 7i7 in subsection 7a77#e71 by striking ,ocean and inserting ,marine2 and 7ii7 in subsection 7c71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,ocean and inserting ,marine2 and 7,b7 in section #i7;c7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abjjf7;c771 by striking ocean1 and inserting marine14 #cai4 ,increasing funding for coastal conservation and resilience ,section #h7p77#b7 of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #accg7p77#b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,with respect to any lease under this subsection for the production of wind energy1 #cj percent of the revenue from such lease shall be deposited in the ,national ,oceans and ,coastal ,security ,fund established by section #ijd of the ,national ,oceans and ,coastal ,security ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gejc74 4 ,,iv ,climate-,ready ,fisheries1 ,efficient ,fishery ,vessels1 and ,buy ,american ,seafood #dja4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,american wild-caught seafood is integral to the nation's food supply and to ,american food security2 7#b7 the seafood supply chain is often long and complex2 7#c7 ,american caught and ,american-processed seafood can be a sustainable healthy source of protein and micronutrients2 7#d7 fresh1 frozen1 dried1 and canned domestic seafood can be produced1 processed1 and transported in a manner that has a low carbon footprint2 7#e7 marine species that are small1 at lower trophic levels1 and pelagic typically have the smallest carbon footprint2 and 7#f7 therefore1 any executive agency that purchases seafood products should1 to the extent practicable1 buy local ,american-caught or ,american-harvested and ,american-processed seafood products from fisheries that are not overfished or experiencing overfishing in order to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the supply chain of seafood products4 #djb4 ,caught in the ,,usa ,section #b7;c77#a7 of the ,act of ,august #aa1 #aici 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gac;c-#c7;c77#a77 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary shall make grants from the fund established under subsection 7b7 to-- 7,a7 assist persons in carrying out research and development projects addressed to any aspect of ,united ,states fisheries1 including harvesting1 processing1 marketing1 and associated infrastructures2 or 7,b7 assist persons to market and promote the consumption of-- 7i7 local or domestic fishery products2 7ii7 environmentally- and climate-friendly fishery products that minimize bycatch and impacts on marine mammals2 7iii7 invasive species2 or 7iv7 well-managed but less known species4 4 #djc4 ,eliminate fish subsidies in trade agreements 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajb7;b7 of the ,bipartisan ,congressional ,trade ,priorities and ,accountability ,act of #bjae 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #dbja7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bc7 ,fish subsidies ,the principal negotiating objectives of the ,united ,states with respect to fish subsidies are the following3 7,a7 ,to eliminate subsidies that contribute to overcapacity1 overfishing1 or illegal1 unreported1 and unregulated fishing1 such as subsidies that-- 7i7 increase the marine fishing capacity of fishing vessels or support the acquisition of equipment that increases the ability of fishing vessels to find fish2 7ii7 support the construction of fishing vessels1 importation of fishing vessels1 or government repurchase of fishing vessels outside of a binding and effective fishing capacity reduction program that includes the corresponding elimination of fishing rights and a binding and effective prohibition on the reuse of vessels for fishing to increase capacity in any fishery2 7iii7 affect fish stocks in any fishery-- 7,i7 in an overfished or worse condition2 7,,ii7 whose stock levels are declining2 or 7,,iii7 whose stock level status remains unknown2 7iv7 are provided to fishing enterprises engaged in long-distance fishing1 either on the high seas or in the exclusive economic zone of a third country2 7v7 support the transfer or reflagging of fishing vessels to third countries1 including through the creation of joint ventures with partners of those countries2 7vi7 are provided to the fishing enterprises or to owners or operators of vessels that have been determined to have engaged in illegal1 unreported1 and unregulated fishing by a coastal state or a regional fisheries management organization2 or 7vii7 reduce fuel1 insurance1 or other operating costs solely for fishing enterprises4 7,b7 ,to require parties to trade agreements-- 7i7 to report to an environmental affairs committee established under the agreement1 on an annual basis1 all marine fishing-related subsidies provided by the parties1 including fleet capacity and trade data concerning the fisheries that the subsidies affect2 7ii7 to establish an independent body to make annual assessments of the health of fish stocks in each domestic fishery and report such assessments to such environmental affairs committee2 7iii7 with respect to shared or international fisheries in which each party is involved in fishing activities1 to commit to cooperating with third countries1 regional fisheries management organizations1 and assessment bodies in annual assessments of the health of fish stocks in such fisheries2 and 7iv7 to certify to such environmental affairs committee that they have made and continue to make adequate progress toward the goal of protecting and conserving1 through well-connected and effective system of protected areas and other effective area-based conservation measures1 at least #cj percent of the planet by #bjcj1 with the focus on areas particularly important for biodiversity4 7,c7 ,to require parties to trade agreements that are also members of the ,world ,trade ,organization to work collaboratively at the ,organization to establish and maintain robust disciplines on fisheries subsidies4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 take effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 apply with respect to negotiations for trade agreements subject to the provisions of section #ajc of the ,bipartisan ,congressional ,trade ,priorities and ,accountability ,act of #bjae 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #dbjb7 entered into on or after such date of enactment4 #djd4 ,fuel efficient fishing vessels ,section #ecgjh7;b77#b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking or at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking increased fuel efficiency or improved safety4 and inserting improved safety2 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 increasing fuel efficiency and reducing fuel usage1 which may include-- 7i7 installation of solar panels2 7ii7 engine replacement or retrofit1 including the installation of new fuel-efficient1 low-emission engines1 including hybrid electric marine engines or generators2 7iii7 gearbox or propeller replacement2 7iv7 modifications to hull shape2 and 7v7 modifications to fishing gear4 4 #dje4 ,climate and fisheries research and management program ,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 ,climate and fisheries research and management program 7a7 ,establishment of the program ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with appropriate ,regional ,fishery ,management ,councils and in coordination with other ,federal agencies and educational institutions1 shall establish a program to identify1 develop1 and implement adaptive strategies1 consistent with the requirements of this ,act1 to improve the management of fisheries under current and anticipated impacts of climate change4 ,in administering such program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 expand and improve fisheries science1 monitoring1 and data collection in order to support and promote integrated1 climate-informed fishery management and ensure that the requirements of this ,act are met under changing climatic conditions2 7#b7 prepare and adapt fishery management for climate change by promoting a precautionary approach to management and supporting the development and use of relevant science and management tools1 including forecasting1 risk assessment1 scenario planning1 coupled climate and ecosystem modeling1 and management strategy evaluation2 7#c7 improve agency understanding of stock shifts to inform catch advice1 resolve jurisdictional issues1 and support achievement of conservation mandates in the face of shifting stocks2 7#d7 promote the use of climate-informed stock assessments2 7#e7 provide guidance on the use of climate-responsive control rules in fishery management2 7#f7 promote management approaches that increase resilience to current and anticipated climate impacts in managed species and marine ecosystems1 including by coordinating with and advancing programs to protect genetic diversity and age structure1 protect marine habitat1 minimize and better account for bycatch1 and incorporating into management the ecological role of forage fish in the marine food web2 7#g7 increase understanding of the socioeconomic impacts of climate change on fishing participants and related industries2 7#h7 coordinate within the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration on issues related to climate change and fisheries1 including on data needs and availability2 7#i7 ensure that the research1 resource management1 and expenditures to prepare fisheries for climate change promote racial and socioeconomic equity with respect to environmental and economic outcomes across fisheries and regions2 7#aj7 promote the incorporation of climate change into fisheries management at regional fishery management organizations and other international bodies2 and 7#aa7 advance other climate change fishery science and management as appropriate4 7b7 ,evaluation ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,councils1 shall1 not later than #c years after the date of enactment of the ,ocean-,based ,climate ,solutions ,act of #bjbj and every #c years thereafter1 conduct an independent review that will be provided to ,congress and the public on the results of the program1 including-- 7#a7 steps taken to modify or enhance research and data collection programs to better understand the effects of climate change on fishery resources2 7#b7 steps taken to evaluate various management strategies in the context of future climate scenarios2 7#c7 how tools and solutions identified by the program have been or will be implemented in fishery science and management2 and 7#d7 the degree to which equity in outcomes of fulfilling programmatic duties was achieved as required by subsection 7a77#i74 4 #djf4 ,climate-ready fisheries innovation program 7a7 ,climate-,ready fisheries innovation program ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall establish a program1 including grants1 to develop innovative tools and approaches designed to increase the adaptive capacity of fishery management to the impacts of climate change4 ,in administering such program1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 develop science and management approaches that address regional and national priorities to improve the conservation and management of fishery resources under current and anticipated climate impacts2 7#b7 provide for routine consultation with fishery managers and scientists in order to maximize opportunities to incorporate results of the program in fishery management actions2 7#c7 promote adoption of methods developed under the program in fishery management plans developed by the ,regional ,fishery ,management ,councils2 7#d7 provide information and outreach to the private sector and academic sector to encourage development of tools and approaches to manage the effects of climate change on fisheries2 and 7#e7 provide information and outreach to fishery participants to increase understanding of and encourage adoption and use of tools and approaches developed under the program4 7b7 ,coordination of the program 7#a7 ,the ,administrator shall establish a process to ensure coordination with and outreach to-- 7,a7 regional offices and science centers of the ,national ,marine ,fisheries ,service2 7,b7 the ,regional ,fishery ,management ,councils2 7,c7 the scientific and statistical committees of such ,fishery ,management ,councils2 and 7,d7 other relevant programs1 including the cooperative research and management program under ,section #cah of the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfg71 the ,integrated ,ocean ,observing ,system1 and programs within the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration designed to address ocean acidification4 7#b7 ,such coordination should include identification of multi-year research priorities to study and understand the current and anticipated impacts of climate change on fisheries1 fisheries interactions1 habitats1 fishery participants1 fisheries science and monitoring1 or other relevant priority4 ,such priorities should be routinely reviewed in a timeframe not to exceed #e years and updated as necessary4 7c7 ,report ,every #b years1 beginning #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall transmit a report to the ,senate ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,house of ,representatives ,committee on ,natural ,resources that-- 7#a7 describes funding provided to implement this section2 7#b7 includes descriptions of and developments in tools and approaches achieved under this section2 7#c7 describes how and in which fisheries these tools and approaches have been implemented2 and 7#d7 describes improvements in fishery climate-readiness associated with implementing this section1 as well as proposals to address remaining problems4 #djg4 ,shifting ,stocks ,task ,force 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator shall establish1 not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 a task force to be known as the ,shifting ,stocks ,task ,force consisting of #aj members1 including #a member recommended by each of #h ,regional ,fishery ,management ,councils and the ,highly ,migratory ,species ,advisory ,panel and the ,administrator or their designee4 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,terms ,except as provided by paragraph 7#b71 terms of appointed members of the ,task ,force shall be staggered1 shall be #b years in duration1 and no member shall serve more than #c terms4 7#b7 ,vacancy ,any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of that term4 7#c7 ,criteria for appointment ,members appointed to the ,task ,force shall be ,federal employees1 ,state employees1 ,tribal and ,indigenous representatives1 academics1 or independent experts1 shall have strong scientific or technical credentials and experience1 and shall not include members of the ,regional ,fishery ,management ,councils4 7#d7 ,travel expenses ,each member shall receive travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 in accordance with applicable provisions under subchapter ,i of chapter #eg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,chairperson ,the chairperson of the ,task ,force shall be elected by the members4 7c7 ,meetings ,the ,task ,force shall meet not less than #d times annually4 7d7 ,staff support ,upon request of the ,task ,force1 the ,administrator may detail on a reimbursable basis personnel to the ,task ,force to assist such ,task ,force4 7e7 ,development of criteria ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,task ,force shall develop1 in consultation with the ,administrator and the ,regional ,fishery ,management ,councils1 science-based decision-making criteria to make jurisdiction1 allocation1 and fishery management decisions that minimize the risk of overfishing and maximize stock and ecosystem resilience to the effects of climate change1 are consistent with the national standards1 the other provisions of the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahja et seq471 regulations implementing recommendations by international organizations in which the ,united ,states participates 7including but not limited to closed areas1 quotas1 and size limits71 and any other applicable law4 7f7 ,recommendations ,the ,task ,force shall make recommendations to the ,administrator and to the ,regional ,fishery ,management ,councils recommendations for the allocation and distribution of fishing privileges based on the criteria developed under subsection 7e74 7g7 ,petitions ,any member of the public may submit a petition to request the review of potentially shifting stock4 ,in order to be eligible for consideration1 a petition must include sufficiently descriptive information regarding the stock or stocks in question1 the jurisdiction or allocation concerns1 and any other relevant information4 7h7 ,petition review and recommendation 7#a7 ,determination of sufficient information ,upon receipt of a petition under subsection 7f71 the ,task ,force shall1 not later than #fj days after the date of such receipt1 determine by majority vote whether the petition contains sufficient information to show that a substantial shift in the distribution of a stock has occurred4 7#b7 ,review process ,if the ,task ,force makes a determination under paragraph 7#a7 that a petition contains sufficient information1 the ,task ,force shall review such petition4 ,such review shall include-- 7,a7 a public hearing in the affected region2 and 7,b7 a public notice and comment period of not less than #ij days4 7#c7 ,written recommendation ,upon completion of a review under paragraph 7#b71 the ,task ,force shall-- 7,a7 determine which ,regional ,fishery ,management ,council's or ,councils' geographic area of authority the fishery is located in2 and 7,b7 submit to the ,administrator1 each affected ,regional ,fishery ,management ,council1 and the petitioner written recommendations for allocation and distribution of fishing privileges within the fishery4 7#d7 ,response ,upon receipt of a recommendation from the ,task ,force under paragraph 7#c71 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 begin consultation with the affected ,regional ,fishery ,management ,council regarding necessary changes to fishery management plans2 and 7,b7 not later than #ahj days after the date of receipt of the ,task ,force's recommendation1 ensure that a compliant fishery management plan that fully accounts for the best available science on shifting stocks and the recommendations of the ,task ,force is created1 published1 and implemented4 7#e7 ,publication ,the ,task ,force shall publish on the internet each petition received under this section1 the determination as made under paragraph 7#a7 and any written recommendations produced under paragraph 7#c74 7i7 ,task force ,in this section1 the term ,task ,force means the ,shifting ,stocks ,task ,force established pursuant to subsection 7a74 #djh4 ,essential fish habitat consultation ,section #cje7;b7 of the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahee7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 by inserting every five years after updating2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 changes to habitat1 in part due to climate change1 after evidence2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a77;,d71 by inserting and such agencies shall take action after agencies2 7#c7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d7 and inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,consultations regarding ,federal agency action with adverse effects on essential fish habitat 7,a7 ,requirement to avoid or mitigate adverse effects 7i7 ,essential fish habitat ,with respect to any ,federal agency action that may have an adverse affect on essential fish habitat1 each ,federal agency shall1 in consultation with the ,secretary1 ensure that any action authorized1 funded1 or undertaken by such agency avoids the adverse effect of such action on essential fish habitat or1 to the extent that the adverse effect cannot be avoided1 the agency shall minimize and mitigate the adverse effect4 7ii7 ,habitat area of particular concern ,no ,federal agency may authorize1 fund1 or undertake an action if such agency determines1 in consultation with the ,secretary1 that such action would have an adverse effect on a habitat area of particular concern4 7,b7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall establish regulations for the consultation process required by subparagraph 7,a71 including to ensure that recommendations made by the ,secretary pursuant to such subparagraph would result in the avoidance1 if possible1 of adverse effects on essential fish habitat and1 if avoidance is not possible1 the minimization and mitigation of any such adverse effects4 7#c7 ,information to council ,the ,secretary shall inform each affected ,council of any consultation carried out under paragraph 7#b71 including information on the proposed action and any potential adverse effects1 and each affected ,council-- 7,a7 may comment on and make recommendations to the ,secretary and any ,federal or ,state agency concerning the underlying action if1 in the view of the ,council1 such action may affect the habitat of a fishery resource under the authority of such ,council2 and 7,b7 shall comment on and make recommendations to the ,secretary and any ,federal or ,state agency concerning the underlying action if1 in the view of the ,council1 such action is likely to adversely affect the habitat of an anadromous fishery resource under the authority of such ,council4 7#d7 ,information from other sources 7,a7 ,receipt of information ,if the ,secretary receives information from any source and determines that an action taken1 funded1 or authorized or proposed to be taken1 funded1 or authorized by a ,state or ,federal agency may have an adverse effect on an essential fish habitat identified under this ,act1 the ,secretary shall recommend to such agency measures that avoid such adverse effects and minimize or mitigate such adverse effects that cannot be avoided4 7,b7 ,required response ,not later than #cj days after receiving a recommendation under subparagraph 7,a71 a ,federal1 ,state1 or local agency shall provide a detailed response in writing to any ,council comment under paragraph 7#c7 and the ,secretary regarding the matter4 ,the response shall include a description of measures proposed by the agency for avoiding the adverse effects1 or to the extent the adverse effects cannot be avoided1 mitigating the adverse effects of the action on such essential fish habitat4 ,in the case of a response that is inconsistent with the recommendations of the ,secretary1 the ,federal agency shall explain how the alternative measures proposed will avoid the adverse effects of such action on essential fish habitat or1 to the extent that adverse effects cannot be avoided1 mitigate the adverse effects4 7,c7 ,publication ,the ,secretary shall make available to the public-- 7i7 any recommendation made under subparagraph 7,a7 on the date on which such recommendation is made2 and 7ii7 any response made by an agency under subparagraph 7,b7 on the date on which such response is received4 7#e7 ,essential fish habitat ,in this subsection1 the term habitat areas of particular concern means specific types of areas that are part of or within essential fish habitat that-- 7,a7 provide an important ecological function1 including for maintaining and restoring the biomass1 demographic1 spatial1 or genetic characteristics of fish populations2 7,b7 are sensitive to human-induced environmental degradation2 7,c7 are or will be significantly stressed by human activities2 7,d7 due to prevailing or anticipated future environmental conditions1 are or may become important to the health of managed species2 or 7,e7 are rare4 4 #dji4 ,ocean ,aquaculture ,research and ,policy ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator shall establish an ,ocean ,aquaculture ,research and ,policy ,program to address opportunities1 challenges1 and innovation in restorative ocean aquaculture development1 siting1 and operations in the coastal waters and exclusive economic zone through-- 7#a7 investment in research and technical assistance to ensure adverse impacts to the marine environment can be fully understood1 anticipated1 accounted for1 and avoided and impacts to wild-capture fisheries and marine wildlife are minimized during the species selection1 design1 development1 siting1 and operation of aquaculture facilities2 and 7#b7 the development and application of best management practices to ensure the species selection1 design1 development1 siting1 and operation of restorative ocean aquaculture maximizes potential benefits while minimizing potential adverse impacts to the marine environment and wild-capture fisheries4 7b7 ,use of existing programs ,the ,administrator shall use existing grant and research programs to support the design1 development1 siting1 and operation of restorative ocean aquaculture using best management practices to maximize potential benefits and minimize potential adverse impacts to the marine environment4 7c7 ,prioritization in other programs ,in carrying out other programs relating to aquaculture research and development1 the ,administrator shall prioritize restorative ocean aquaculture1 including in carrying out-- 7#a7 the ,small ,business ,innovation ,research ,program of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration2 7#b7 ,national ,sea ,grant ,college ,program2 and 7#c7 section #b of the ,act of ,august #aa1 #aici 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gac;c-#c74 7d7 ,prioritization within the program ,in carrying out this section1 the ,administrator shall prioritize support for research and technology development that includes-- 7#a7 design analyses of restorative aquaculture systems to maximize ecosystem benefits while avoiding adverse impacts to the marine environment and wild-capture fisheries and marine wildlife2 7#b7 spatial analyses to understand and evaluate where siting of restorative aquaculture can minimize adverse impacts to migratory birds and waterbirds1 marine birds and mammals1 endangered species1 and other aspects of the marine ecosystem2 7#c7 monitoring both the individual and cumulative environmental impacts of current and proposed small scale aquaculture operations to inform potential impacts of large-scale operations and siting2 7#d7 offshore monitoring1 remediation1 and mitigation technology development2 and 7#e7 understanding and preparing for impacts that climate change may have on design development1 siting1 and operations of restorative aquaculture facilities and the marine environment4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,national ,academies shall submit to the ,administrator and to ,congress a report that reviews1 compiles1 and synthesizes existing technologies and assessments of restorative ocean aquaculture to further inform ongoing research and technical assistance funded under subsection 7c74 7f7 ,content ,the report required by subsection 7e7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a quantitative assessment of the capacity for sequestering and storing significant amounts of carbon from the atmosphere and ocean to mitigate the impacts of climate change4 7#b7 ,a comprehensive assessment of the blue carbon potential for an aquaculture project1 including its potential environmental impacts1 including cumulative impacts1 to native marine species and marine habitat and the potential adverse wildlife interactions likely to result from the use of restorative aquaculture technologies in use or under development worldwide4 7#c7 ,a comprehensive assessment of the potential impacts1 including cumulative impacts1 to wild-capture fisheries and marine wildlife and the productivity thereof likely to result from the use of restorative aquaculture technologies in use or under development worldwide4 7#d7 ,an assessment of any known ecosystems services that have been derived from restorative ocean aquaculture and design1 including siting and size parameters that maximize those benefits4 7#e7 ,a detailed discussion of the mitigation measures available currently to reduce any negative environmental or wild-capture fisheries and marine wildlife impacts identified and their degree of efficacy1 as well as the real-time facility monitoring options available4 7#f7 ,recommendations of regionally relevant siting1 installation1 and operations standards necessary to ensure that restorative ocean aquaculture facilities are developed and operated in a manner which minimizes impacts to the marine environment and avoids and minimizes harmful interactions with marine wildlife and habitat or conflict with other existing ocean-user groups4 7#g7 ,economic analysis identifying the potential benefits and impacts to commercial and recreational fishing and ocean recreation industries resulting from restorative ocean aquaculture4 7#h7 ,recommendations for further research and assessments that should be supported4 7#i7 ,a sustainability classification system to assess the various types of restorative aquaculture on a range of life cycle ecological and social benefits and provides a composite score with which to rank such types of restorative aquaculture4 ,v ,coastal ,barrier ,resource ,act ,amendments #eja4 ,undeveloped coastal barrier ,section #c7a7 of the ,coastal ,barrier ,resources ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cejb7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking means and inserting includes2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting bluff1 after barrier spit12 and 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting including areas that are and will be vulnerable to coastal hazards1 such as flooding1 storm surge1 wind1 erosion1 and sea level rise after nearshore waters4 #ejb4 ,coastal hazard pilot project 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,project ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall carry out a coastal hazard pilot project to produce draft maps of areas which could be added to the ,john ,h4 ,chafee ,coastal ,barrier ,resources ,system that are and will be vulnerable to coastal hazards1 such as flooding1 storm surge1 wind1 erosion and sea level rise1 and areas not in such ,system to which barriers and associated habitats are likely to migrate as sea level rises4 7#b7 ,number of units ,the coastal hazard pilot project shall consist of the creation of maps for no more than #aj percent of the ,system1 one-third of which shall be otherwise protected areas as that term is defined in section #ab of the ,coastal ,barrier ,improvement ,act of #aiij 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cejc note2 ,public ,law #aja-eia74 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives a report describing the results of the coastal hazard pilot project and the criteria and costs of completing coastal hazard maps for the entire ,system4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report shall include a description of-- 7,a7 the final recommended maps created under the coastal hazard pilot project2 7,b7 recommendations for the adoption of the digital maps created under this section by ,congress2 7,c7 a summary of the comments received from the ,governors of the ,states1 other government officials1 and the public regarding the maps2 and 7,d7 a description of the criteria and the amount of funding necessary for completing coastal hazard maps for the entire ,system4 7c7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall prepare the report required under subsection 7b7-- 7#a7 in consultation with the ,governors of the ,states in which any ,system units and otherwise protected areas are located2 and 7#b7 after-- 7,a7 providing an opportunity for the submission of public comments2 and 7,b7 considering any public comments submitted under subparagraph 7,a74 #ejc4 ,report on expanding ,coastal ,barrier ,resources ,act to the ,pacific ,coast1 including ,pacific ,territories and ,freely ,associated ,states 7a7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall prepare and submit a report to ,congress on ways to protect undeveloped coastal barriers along the ,pacific ,coast of the ,united ,states1 including in the ,pacific ,territories and ,freely ,associated ,states4 ,such study shall examine the potential for loss of human life and damage to fish1 wildlife1 and other natural resources1 and the potential for the wasteful expenditure of ,federal revenues1 along the ,pacific ,coast1 giving particular attention to tsunami1 flood1 erosion1 and storm damage1 and sea level rise impacts4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall evaluate ways in which the definition of the term undeveloped coastal barrier under section #c of the ,coastal ,barrier ,resources ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cejb7 could be expanded to more accurately address the geology and functions of coastal barriers in areas along the ,pacific ,coast1 including in the ,pacific ,territories and ,freely ,associated ,states1 including the ways in which coastal bluffs1 rocky outcroppings1 beaches1 wetlands1 estuaries1 coral reefs1 mangroves1 and other landforms in such areas function as coastal barriers by absorbing storm impacts1 protecting inland communities from sea level rise impacts1 providing habitat1 and being subject to erosion4 7c7 ,preparation and submission of maps 7#a7 ,preparation ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall prepare maps identifying the boundaries of those undeveloped coastal barriers of the ,united ,states along the ,pacific ,coast1 including in the ,pacific ,territories and ,freely ,associated ,states4 7#b7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress maps identifying the boundaries of those undeveloped coastal barriers of the ,united ,states along the ,pacific ,coast1 including the ,pacific ,territories and ,freely ,associated ,states1 that the ,secretary considers to be appropriate for inclusion in the ,john ,h4 ,chafee ,coastal ,barrier ,resources ,system4 7d7 ,pacific ,territories and ,freely ,associated ,states defined ,in this section the term ,pacific ,territories and ,freely ,associated ,states means each of ,american ,samoa1 ,guam1 the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands1 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 and ,palau4 #ejd4 ,require disclosure to prospective buyers that property is in the ,coastal ,barrier ,resources ,system ,section #e of the ,coastal ,barrier ,resources ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cejd7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,disclosure of limitations 7#a7 ,requirement ,no person shall sell any interest in real property located in the ,system unless the person has disclosed to the buyer that the property is in the ,system and subject to the limitations under this section4 7#b7 ,notification to the ,secretary ,not later than #cj days after the date of sale of any interest in real property located in the ,system1 the seller shall notify the ,secretary using the online system required by paragraph 7#c7 of such sale and shall certify to the ,secretary that such seller complied with the requirements of paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,online reporting system ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish and maintain an online reporting system to facilitate notifications to the ,secretary required by paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,civil penalty ,any person who violates this subsection shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than #aj1jjj4 4 #eje4 ,improve ,federal agency compliance with ,coastal ,barrier ,resources ,act 7a7 ,in general ,section #g7;b7 of the ,coastal ,barrier ,resources ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cejf7;b77 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,reports and certification 7#a7 ,the head of each ,federal agency affected by this ,act shall annually report to the ,committees and the ,secretary that such agency is in compliance with this ,act4 7#b7 ,certification ,the ,secretary shall annually certify whether each such agency is in compliance with this ,act4 7#c7 ,failure to comply ,if the ,secretary certifies that an agency is not in compliance with this ,act1 the head of the agency shall report to ,congress not later than #ij days after the date of such certification regarding how the agency will achieve compliance4 4 7b7 ,technical correction ,section #c of the ,coastal ,barrier ,resources ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cejb7 is amended by striking ,committee on ,resources and inserting ,committee on ,natural ,resources4 #ejf4 ,excess ,federal property ,section #d7;e7 of the ,coastal ,barrier ,resources ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cejc7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking an undeveloped each place such term appears and inserting a2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,coastal barrier defined ,in this subsection1 the term coastal barrier means-- 7,a7 a depositional geologic feature 7such as a bay barrier1 tombolo1 barrier spit1 or barrier island7 that-- 7i7 is subject to wave1 tidal1 and wind energies2 and 7ii7 protects landward aquatic habitats from direct wave attack2 and 7,b7 all associated aquatic habitats including the adjacent wetlands1 marshes1 estuaries1 inlets1 and nearshore waters4 4 #ejg4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #i of the ,coastal ,barrier ,resources ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cejh7 is amended by striking #b1jjj1jjj and all that follows through the end of the sentence and inserting #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe44 ,,vi ,coastal ,zone ,management ,act amendments #fja4 ,grants to further achievement of ,tribal coastal zone objectives 7a7 ,grants authorized ,the ,coastal ,zone ,management ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adea et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cbj4 ,grants to further achievement of ,tribal coastal zone objectives 7a7 ,grants authorized ,the ,secretary may award competitive grants to ,indian ,tribes to further achievement of the objectives of such a ,tribe for such ,tribe's ,tribal coastal zone4 7b7 ,cost share 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,federal share of the cost of any activity carried out with a grant under this section shall be-- 7,a7 in the case of a grant of less than #bjj1jjj1 #ajj percent of such cost2 and 7,b7 in the case of a grant of #bjj1jjj or more1 #ie percent of such cost1 except as provided in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the application of paragraph 7#a77;,b7 with respect to a grant to an ,indian ,tribe1 or otherwise reduce the portion of the share of the cost of an activity required to be paid by an ,indian ,tribe under such paragraph1 if the ,secretary determines that the ,tribe does not have sufficient funds to pay such portion4 7c7 ,compatibility ,the ,secretary may not award a grant under this section unless the ,secretary determines that the activities to be carried out with the grant are compatible with this title and that the grantee has consulted with the affected coastal state regarding the grant objectives and purposes4 7d7 ,authorized objectives and purposes ,amounts awarded as a grant under this section shall be used for #a or more of the objectives and purposes authorized under subsections 7b7 and 7c71 respectively1 of section #cjf;,a4 7e7 ,funding ,of amounts appropriated to carry out this ,act1 #e1jjj1jjj is authorized to carry out this section for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,indian land ,the term ,indian land has the meaning given such term in section #bfja of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #aiib 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja74 7#b7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe means an ,indian ,tribe1 as that term is defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#c7 ,tribal coastal zone ,the term ,tribal coastal zone means any ,indian land of an ,indian ,tribe that is within the coastal zone4 7#d7 ,tribal coastal zone objective ,the term ,tribal coastal zone objective means1 with respect to an ,indian ,tribe1 any of the following objectives3 7,a7 ,protection1 restoration1 or preservation of areas in the ,tribal coastal zone of such ,tribe that hold-- 7i7 important ecological1 cultural1 or sacred significance for such ,tribe2 or 7ii7 traditional1 historic1 and esthetic values essential to such ,tribe4 7,b7 ,preparing and implementing a special area management plan and technical planning for important coastal areas4 7,c7 ,any coastal or shoreline stabilization measure1 including any mitigation measure1 for the purpose of public safety1 public access1 or cultural or historical preservation4 4 7b7 ,guidance ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,commerce shall issue guidance for the program established under the amendment made by subsection 7a71 including the criteria for awarding grants under such program based on consultation with ,indian ,tribes 7as that term is defined in that amendment74 7c7 ,use of ,state grants ,to fulfill tribal objectives ,section #cjf;,a7c77#b7 of the ,coastal ,zone ,management ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adee;a7c77#b77 is amended by striking and after the semicolon at the end of subparagraph 7,d71 by striking the period at the end of subparagraph 7,e7 and inserting 2 and1 and by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 fulfilling any ,tribal coastal zone objective 7as that term is defined in section #cbj74 4 7d7 ,other programs not affected ,nothing in this section and the amendments made by this section may be construed to affect the ability of an ,indian ,tribe to apply for1 receive assistance under1 or participate in any program authorized by the ,coastal ,zone ,management ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adea et seq47 or other related ,federal laws4 #fjb4 ,eligibility of ,district of ,columbia for ,federal funding under the ,coastal ,zone ,management ,act of #aigb ,section #cjd7d7 of the ,coastal ,zone ,management ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adec7d77 is amended by inserting the ,district of ,columbia1 after the term also includes4 #fjc4 ,coastal and ,estuarine ,land ,conservation ,program ,section #cjg;,a of the ,coastal ,zone ,management ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adef-a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the heading and inserting ,coastal and ,estuarine ,land ,conservation ,program2 7#b7 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may conduct a ,coastal and ,estuarine ,land ,conservation ,program1 in cooperation with ,state1 regional1 and other units of government1 for the purposes of protecting important coastal and estuarine areas that-- 7#a7 have significant conservation1 recreation1 coastal access1 ecological1 historical1 or aesthetic value2 7#b7 are threatened by conversion from their natural1 undeveloped1 or recreational state to other uses2 or 7#c7 could be managed or restored to effectively conserve1 enhance1 or restore ecological function or mitigate climate change4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#g7 to read as follows3 7#g7 ,priority shall be given to lands that-- 7,a7 can be effectively managed and protected and that have significant ecological value2 7,b7 7i7 are under an imminent threat of conversion to a use that will degrade or otherwise diminish their natural1 undeveloped1 or recreational state2 7ii7 serve to mitigate the adverse impacts caused by coastal population growth in the coastal environment2 7iii7 are within a national estuarine research reserve designated under section #cae1 a national wildlife refuge1 or a national estuary program1 or are proposed for designation as such a reserve or other such protected area2 or 7iv7 are under threat due to climate change or may serve to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change1 including through the storage of blue carbon1 and to facilitate inland migration of coastal ecosystems in response to sea level rise2 and 7,c7 to the maximum extent practicable1 benefit communities that may not have adequate resources to prepare for or respond to coastal hazards or to access the coastline1 including low income communities1 communities of color1 ,tribal and ,indigenous communities1 and rural communities4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#aj71 by striking triennially and inserting every #e years2 7#d7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by inserting for any territory of the ,united ,states that is unable to provide the match1 after community12 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a77i71 by striking meets the criteria set forth in section #b7;b7 and inserting the goals set forth in subsection 7b72 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking 7,a7 and inserting subparagraph 7,a72 7#e7 in subsection 7h71 by striking the second sentence2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7l71 by striking fiscal years #bjji through #bjac and inserting #bjba through #bjbe4 #fjd4 ,coastal ,zone ,management ,fund ,section #cjh of ,coastal ,zone ,management ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adef;a7 is amended to read as follows3 #cjh4 ,coastal ,zone ,management ,fund 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established a fund1 to be known as the ,coastal ,zone ,management ,fund1 which shall consist of fees deposited into the ,fund under section #cjg7;i77#c7 and any other funds appropriated to the ,fund4 7b7 ,grants for post-,disaster response to severe coastal flood events 7#a7 ,in general ,in response to a major disaster declared under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq47 as a result of flood and related damages in the coastal zone of a ,state1 the ,secretary may issue a grant to such ,state for a purpose described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,eligible uses ,a ,state may use funds provided under this subsection to-- 7,a7 improve resilience to future severe coastal flood hazards including activities and projects related to-- 7i7 publicly owned infrastructure2 7ii7 residential and commercial structures2 7iii7 natural infrastructure2 or 7iv7 waste disposal sites and industrial facilities2 7,b7 assess damages after a major disaster described in paragraph 7#a72 7,c7 plan1 design1 or engineer a project to-- 7i7 restore1 expand1 install1 or relocate natural infrastructure2 7ii7 remove damaged assets1 restore sites to safe conditions1 and select alternative sites2 or 7iii7 facilitate the landward migration of coastal ecosystems2 or 7,d7 implement a project described by subparagraph 7,c74 7#c7 ,federal share ,the ,secretary may issue a grant under this subsection for an amount not to exceed-- 7,a7 #ij percent of the cost of an activity described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of paragraph 7#b72 7,b7 except as provided in subparagraph 7,c71 #fj percent of the cost of an activity described in paragraph 7#b77;,d72 7,c7 #ge percent of the cost of an activity provided for in a plan approved under subsection 7d72 or 7,d7 #ajj percent of the cost of any activity described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of paragraph 7#b7 responding to the effects of a severe coastal flood in a disadvantaged community that is identified in a plan approved under subsection 7d74 7c7 ,grants for severe coastal flood hazard planning 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 at the request of a ,governor of a coastal state1 may use amounts in the ,fund to issue a grant to a coastal state with an approved coastal zone management program for the timely response to a severe coastal flood hazard4 7#b7 ,proposal ,to be considered for a grant under this section1 a ,state shall submit a grant proposal to the ,secretary in a time1 place1 and manner determined by the ,secretary4 ,such proposal shall-- 7,a7 describe the risks that severe coastal flood hazards pose in the ,state and goals for reducing loss of life and property and sustaining coastal ecosystems in response to these risks2 7,b7 include consideration of related plans including the ,coastal ,zone ,management ,plan of the ,state1 the ,hazard ,mitigation ,plan of the ,state1 and the severe coastal flood hazard preparedness plans1 if any1 of neighboring ,states2 7,c7 be developed in conjunction with local governments in the coastal zone of the ,state and provided for public review and comment on the plan1 including holding a public hearing and engaging disadvantaged communities2 and 7,d7 be substantially consistent with the guidance issued under subsection 7e77#a77;,c74 7#c7 ,criteria ,in determining the amount of a grant under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall consider the-- 7,a7 area and population of the coastal zone of the applicant ,state2 7,b7 the risks that severe coastal flood hazards pose to the ,state2 and 7,c7 the reduction of severe coastal flood hazards expected as a result of the proposal4 7#d7 ,limitation on amount of funds to be awarded ,grants made pursuant to this subsection in any fiscal year shall not exceed #ej percent of the funds in the ,fund as a result of appropriations pursuant to subsection 7j77#a74 7#e7 ,federal share 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,federal share of the cost of an activity funded by a grant issued under this subsection shall not exceed-- 7i7 #ge percent of the cost of the activity2 or 7ii7 #he percent of the cost of the activity in the case of a ,state that has enacted a requirement for the disclosure of severe coastal flood hazards1 including sea level rise1 that meets criteria for such disclosure established by the ,secretary1 to buyers of real estate in the coastal zone4 7,b7 ,exception ,the ,secretary may reduce or waive the matching requirement under paragraph 7#e7 if a coastal state submits a written request to the ,secretary for a waiver with a justification as to why the ,state cannot meet the match requirement1 and the ,secretary determines such justification sufficient to waive such requirement4 7d7 ,grants for ,severe ,coastal ,flood ,hazard ,plan ,implementation 7#a7 ,the ,secretary1 at the ,secretary's discretion or at the request of the ,governor of a ,state1 may use amounts in the ,fund to issue grants to a coastal state with a severe coastal flood hazard preparedness plan approved under to subsection 7d7 to implement the approved plan4 7#b7 ,activities eligible for funding under this subsection include3 7,a7 conducting a public awareness campaign to inform the public and decision-makers about severe coastal flood hazards2 7,b7 developing1 enacting1 and administering a state or local law prohibiting new and significantly expanded development in areas at risk of severe coastal flood hazards2 7,c7 developing1 enacting1 and administering a state requirement for disclosure of severe coastal flood hazards1 including sea level rise1 to buyers of real estate2 7,d7 making grants to local governments1 or regional consortiums of local governments1 to implement the state plan1 including development of local or regional plans and site-specific plans or projects2 and 7,e7 planning1 designing1 and implementing projects to-- 7i7 protect existing public infrastructure and residential and commercial properties1 including built structures1 natural infrastructure1 and living shorelines2 7ii7 relocate infrastructure or structures at risk of damage by severe coastal flood hazards1 restore such sites to safe conditions1 and select alternative sites2 7iii7 remove structures damaged by severe coastal flood hazards and restore such site to safe conditions2 7iv7 protect waste disposal facilities in areas at risk of severe coastal flood hazards or relocate such facilities to alternative sites2 and 7v7 facilitate the landward migration of coastal ecosystems4 7#c7 ,grants made pursuant to this subsection shall be in response to an annual request for proposals4 ,in determining the amount of a grant1 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7,a7 the area and population of the coastal zone of the ,state2 7,b7 the risks that severe coastal flood hazards pose in the ,state and the reduction of coastal flood hazards expected as a result of the proposal2 7,c7 demonstration of innovative approaches to preparing for severe coastal flood hazards2 and 7,d7 benefits to disadvantaged communities identified in a plan approved pursuant to subsection 7d74 7#d7 ,a grant under this subsection shall be limited to #ge percent of the cost of the proposal1 except that the ,secretary may reduce or waive the such matching requirement if a coastal state submits to the ,secretary in writing a request for a waiver with a justification as to why the ,state cannot meet the match requirement1 and the ,secretary agrees with the justification and grants the waiver4 7e7 ,technical support to ,states 7#a7 ,the ,secretary shall take such actions as the ,secretary determines necessary to support ,states in carrying out this section1 including at a minimum the following3 7,a7 ,periodic assessment of storm flood risk and relative sea level and lake level changes along the ,united ,states coastline1 including estimates of changes in storm intensity and relative sea or lake levels by #bjdj1 #bjfj1 #bjhj1 and #bajj4 7,b7 ,operation of an online mapping tool to describe areas at risk of temporary flooding from future coastal storms and permanent inundation as a result of sea or long term lake level changes4 7,c7 ,publication1 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section and periodically thereafter1 of guidance for the development of ,state plans developed pursuant to subsection 7d74 7,d7 ,establishment1 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 of minimum criteria for disclosure of severe coastal flood hazards1 including sea level rise1 to buyers of real estate in the coastal zone4 7,e7 ,creation1 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 and periodic updating1 of an online dashboard describing the key features of ,state or local government requirements for disclosure of severe coastal flood hazards to buyers of real estate4 7,f7 ,establishment1 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 after consultation with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 of standards for restoration to safe conditions of sites from which infrastructure or other structures have been relocated4 7#b7 ,the guidance developed by the ,secretary pursuant to subparagraph 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection shall1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 provide information ,states need to establish ,state-specific estimates of severe coastal flood hazards1 including more severe storms and relative sea and lake levels1 and planning targets for such hazards for the years #bjdj1 #bjfj1 #bjhj1 and #bajj2 7,b7 describe approaches the ,state should consider to prohibit new or expanded development in areas at risk of severe coastal flood hazards2 7,c7 outline considerations for ,state grants to support local governments in the coastal zone1 or consortiums of such governments acting on a regional basis1 in developing or implementing parts of a plan pursuant to subsection 7d72 7,d7 describe methods for evaluation of response options including construction of structures to protect assets and relocation to alternative sites1 including cost comparison in the context of available resources1 and related considerations2 7,e7 review options for establishing priorities for removal of damaged or abandoned structures and restoration of sites to safe conditions2 7,f7 describe social justice policies and practices the ,state should consider adopting1 including criteria for identifying disadvantaged communities within the coastal zone of the ,state and the policies and practices the ,state should consider adopting to assure that interests of such communities are addressed in ,state plans developed pursuant to this section2 7,g7 identify areas in coastal communities1 or other locations in the ,state1 that have minimal severe coastal flood hazards1 that are appropriate for relocation of people and assets1 and can sustain the identity and cultural heritage of relocated communities2 7,h7 provide information and practices for identifying coastal areas that are important to the successful landward migration of ecosystems in response to severe coastal flood hazards and measures for protecting these migration pathways2 7,i7 identify tools to identify waste disposal sites and related sites that pose a risk of water pollution as a result of severe coastal flood hazards and describe practices the ,state should consider to protect or relocate such facilities or sites2 and 7,j7 describe opportunities to improve public access to the shoreline as a result of improved preparedness for severe coastal flood hazards4 7f7 ,administration ,the ,secretary may use amounts in the ,fund for expenses incident to the administration of this section1 in an amount not to exceed #bej1jjj or #c percent of the amount in the ,fund1 whichever is less1 for each year4 7g7 ,report to ,congress ,the ,secretary shall1 not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this section and every #c years thereafter1 submit to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,united ,states ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce of the ,united ,states ,senate a report describing the development of plans and projects under this section1 changes in severe coastal flood hazards1 including changes to risks to disadvantaged communities1 and making recommendations to better respond to these challenges4 7h7 ,definitions ,for the purposes of this section3 7#a7 ,the term severe coastal flood hazards means temporary flooding resulting from coastal storms and storm surge1 tsunamis1 and changing lake levels and permanent inundation from rising sea levels and land subsidence1 including landward migration of shorelines impacting residential and commercial property1 infrastructure1 and ecosystems4 7#b7 ,the term natural infrastructure means coastal wetlands1 beaches1 dunes1 marshes1 mangrove forests1 municipal green infrastructure1 and living shorelines4 7#c7 ,the term publicly owned infrastructure means buildings1 structures1 and facilities and appurtenances of drinking water1 sewage treatment1 natural gas1 or electric power utilities owned by a municipal1 county1 or ,state government or a combination of such governments4 7#d7 ,the term waste disposal site means a publicly or privately owned solid waste landfill or disposal site1 hazardous waste landfill of disposal site1 sites included on the ,national ,priorities ,list developed under the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj1 and sites for the disposal of coal combustion residuals from coal-fired power plants1 provided that such sites are identified in a plan developed and approved under subsection 7d74 7#e7 ,the term disadvantaged communities means areas of the coastal state identified in a plan approved under subsection 7d7 which disproportionately suffer from a combination of economic1 health1 and environmental burdens including poverty1 high unemployment1 air and water pollution1 presence of hazardous wastes as well as high incidence of asthma and heart disease4 7#f7 ,the term living shoreline means a protected1 stabilized coastal edge made of natural materials such as plants designed to provide wildlife habitat1 as well as natural resilience to shorelines4 7#g7 ,the term municipal green infrastructure has the meaning provided in #cc ,u4,s4 ,code #acfb 7#bg74 7#h7 ,the term safe conditions refers to standards for restoration of sites from which infrastructure or structures are relocated established by the ,secretary pursuant to subsection 7f77#a77;,f7 are protective of human health and the environment4 7i7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,there is authorized to be appropriated into the ,fund for use by the ,secretary #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe1 which shall remain available until expended without fiscal year limitation4 7#b7 ,there is authorized to be appropriated into the ,fund for use by the ,secretary to respond to a major disaster declared under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq47 such sums as may be necessary4 ,funds appropriated pursuant to this paragraph may only be used to make grants to the state or states in which the major disaster occurred and shall remain available until expended without fiscal year limitation4 4 #fje4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #cah7;a7 of the ,coastal ,zone ,management ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adfd7 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,sums appropriated to the ,secretary ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary1 to remain available until expended-- 7#a7 for grants under sections #cjf1 #cjf;,a1 and #cji1 #ie1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe2 and 7#b7 for grants under section #cae1 #cg1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe4 4 #fjf4 ,amendments to ,national ,estuarine ,research ,reserve ,system program 7a7 ,designation of additional reserves ,not later than #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,commerce shall designate not less than #e new national estuarine reserves under section #cae of the ,coastal ,zone ,management ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adfa7 that ensure the ,national ,estuarine ,research ,reserve ,system includes areas in-- 7#a7 all biogeographic regions of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 each coastal state 7as that term is defined in that ,act74 7b7 ,guidelines for tracking and modeling the impacts of climate change ,section #cae7;c7 of the ,coastal ,zone ,management ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adfa7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#f72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 the establishment of coordinated long-term data monitoring and methods throughout the ,system for tracking and modeling the impacts of climate change on estuarine systems1 including impacts on lake levels and sea levels2 4 7c7 ,promotion and coordination of estuarine research ,section #cae7;d7 of the ,coastal ,zone ,management ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adfa7;d77 is amended by striking and after the semicolon at the end of paragraph 7#a71 by striking the period at the end of paragraph 7#b7 and inserting a semicolon1 and by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 establishing and managing the ,margaret ,a4 ,davidson ,graduate ,research ,fellowship to provide1 subject to the availability of appropriations1 financial assistance to graduate research that utilizes the national estuarine research reserves2 7#d7 establishing a ,central ,data ,management office and ,system ,science ,collaborative2 and 7#e7 carrying out monitoring1 education1 extension1 and coastal training programs throughout the ,system4 4 7d7 ,land acquisition and construction ,section #cae of the ,coastal ,zone ,management ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adfa7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,land ,acquisition and construction ,the ,secretary may use funds authorized under section #cah for land acquisition and the construction and renovations of facilities required to meet delivery of ,system programs and services1 or to meet changing needs of program under this title4 ,such construction must incorporate green design principles1 materials1 energy efficiency1 and adaptive reuse strategies1 and the development of innovative coastal technology and management strategies that enhance resilience of ,system facilities and lands4 4 ,,vii ,insular ,affairs #gja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,freely ,associated ,states ,the term ,freely ,associated ,states means the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands1 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 and the ,republic of ,palau4 7#b7 ,territories ,the term ,territories means ,american ,samoa1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 ,guam1 ,puerto ,rico1 and the ,virgin ,islands of the ,united ,states4 #gjb4 ,coastal management technical assistance and report 7a7 ,technical assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall provide technical assistance to the ,territories and ,freely ,associated ,states to enhance such entities' coastal management and climate change programs4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,to carry out this subsection there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe4 7b7 ,annual report ,the ,administrator shall submit an annual report to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the status of-- 7#a7 wetland1 mangrove1 and estuary conditions in the ,territories and ,freely ,associated ,states2 and 7#b7 climate change impacts1 including ecological1 economic and cultural impacts1 in the ,territories and ,freely ,associated ,states4 #gjc4 ,climate ,change ,insular ,research ,grant ,program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,commerce1 acting through the ,administrator1 shall establish a ,climate ,change ,insular ,research ,grant ,program to provide grants to institutions of higher education in the ,territories and ,freely ,associated ,states for monitoring1 collecting1 synthesizing1 analyzing1 and publishing local climate change data4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,to carry out this section there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba and #bjbb4 #gjd4 ,extreme weather and climate outreach to insular areas 7a7 ,technical assistance and outreach 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall provide technical assistance and outreach to insular areas of the ,united ,states through the ,san ,juan1 ,tiyan1 and ,pago ,pago ,weather ,forecast ,offices of the ,national ,weather ,service4 ,for the purposes of this section1 the ,administrator may also employ other agency entities as the ,administrator deems necessary1 in order to improve weather data collection1 produce more accurate tropical weather forecasts1 and provide science1 data1 information1 and impact-based decision support services to reduce hurricane and typhoon impacts in the ,territories and ,freely ,associated ,states4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,to carry out this subsection there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe4 7b7 ,grants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,commerce1 acting through the ,administrator1 may provide grants to academic1 nonprofit1 and local entities to conduct climate change research in the ,territories and ,freely ,associated ,states4 7#b7 ,included grant purpose ,the purpose of a grant under this subsection may include research on oceanic heat content to assess past and future hurricane and typhoon trends4 7#c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,to carry out this subsection there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe4 #gje4 ,coral reefs 7a7 ,prize competitions ,the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy shall work with the head of each ,federal agency represented on the ,u4,s4 ,coral ,reef ,task ,force established under ,executive ,order #acjhi 7#fc ,fed4 ,reg4 #cbgja7 to establish prize competitions that promote coral reef research and conservation in the ,territories and ,freely ,associated ,states4 7b7 ,waiver of matching requirement ,section #bjd7;b7 of the ,coral ,reef ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdjc7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the enumerator and heading for paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,waivers 7,a7 ,need and benefit 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end of paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7,b7 ,sustaining coral reef management and monitoring ,the ,secretary shall waive all the matching requirement under paragraph 7#b7 for grants to implement ,state and territorial coral reef conservation cooperative agreements to sustain coral reef management and monitoring in ,florida1 ,hawaii1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 ,guam1 ,puerto ,rico1 and the ,virgin ,islands of the ,united ,states4 4 #gjf4 ,ocean and ,coastal ,mapping ,integration ,act 7a7 ,effects of climate change on insular areas ,section #abbjd of the ,ocean and ,coastal mapping ,integration ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cejc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#ab7 by striking and2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#ac7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ad7 ,the study of insular areas and the effects of climate change1 particularly in bioluminescent bodies of water4 4 7b7 ,reauthorization ,section #abbjg of the ,ocean and ,coastal ,mapping ,integration ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cejf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by striking this subtitle and all that follows through the end of the subsection and inserting this subtitle #de1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe42 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking this subtitle and all that follows through the end of the subsection and inserting this subtitle #de1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe44 #gjg4 ,office of ,insular ,affairs ,technical ,assistance ,program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall1 acting through the ,office of ,insular ,affairs ,technical ,assistance ,program1 shall provide technical assistance for climate change planning1 mitigation1 and adaptation to ,territories and ,freely ,associated ,states under the jurisdiction of such ,program4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of the ,interior #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe4 #gjh4 ,disaster relief ,federal cost-share waiver ,any funding made available to ,territories and ,freely ,associated ,states for disaster relief1 long-term recovery1 restoration of infrastructure and housing1 economic revitalization1 and mitigation pursuant to the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq47 shall not be subject to a non-,federal share funding requirement4 ,,viii ,strengthening ,marine ,mammal ,conservation #hja4 ,conservation of marine mammals adversely affected by climate change 7a7 ,in general ,the ,marine ,mammal ,protection ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #acfa et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #abj the following3 #aba4 ,conservation of marine mammals adversely affected by climate change 7a7 ,climate impact management plans 7#a7 ,within #ah months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,marine ,mammal ,commission1 shall publish in the ,federal ,register1 after notice and opportunity for public comment1 a list of those marine mammal species and population stocks in waters under the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states for which climate change1 alone or in combination or interaction with other factors1 has more than a remote possibility of resulting in a decline in population abundance1 of impeding population recovery1 or of reducing carrying capacity4 ,the list shall identify-- 7,a7 any species or population stock for which such impacts are likely to occur within #bj years2 7,b7 any species or population stock listed as a threatened species or endangered species under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq47 for which such impacts have more than a remote possibility of occurring within #ajj years2 and 7,c7 any other species or population stock for which such impacts have more than a remote possibility of occurring within #ajj years4 7#b7 7,a7 ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,marine ,mammal ,commission1 shall review the list adopted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 at least once every #e years1 or more frequently if significant new information becomes available1 and1 after notice and opportunity for public comment1 shall publish a revised list in the ,federal ,register4 7,b7 ,within #ab months after receiving the petition of an interested person under section #eec7;e7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 to add a marine mammal species or population stock to the list published under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,marine ,mammal ,commission and after notice and opportunity for public comment1 shall publish in the ,federal ,register its finding of whether the petitioned action is warranted4 ,if the petitioned action is deemed warranted1 the ,secretary shall publish at the same time the revision adding such species or population stock4 7#c7 ,the list published under paragraph 7#a71 and any revisions thereto made in accordance with paragraph 7#b71 shall include a determination of whether a climate impact management plan will promote the conservation of species or stocks listed pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,c74 7#d7 7,a7 7i7 ,the ,secretary shall publish in the ,federal ,register a draft climate impact management plan1 and proposed regulations implementing the plan1 for each marine mammal species or population stock-- 7,i7 listed under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 within #ah months after the listing2 7,,ii7 listed under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 within #cj months after the listing2 and 7,,iii7 listed under paragraph 7#a77;,c7 of this subsection1 within #e years after the listing if the ,secretary determines that such a plan will promote the conservation of the species or stock4 7ii7 ,each draft climate impact management plan shall be developed in consultation with the ,marine ,mammal ,commission and1 as appropriate1 other ,federal agencies1 and shall be made available for public review and comment for a period not to exceed #ij days4 7iii7 ,no later than #abj days after the close of the comment period required under clause 7ii71 the ,secretary shall issue a final climate impact management plan and implementing regulations that are consistent with the other provisions of this section and1 to the full extent available under the ,secretary's authorities under this ,act and other statutes1 implement the conservation and management measures identified in the plan4 7,b7 ,each management plan under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include a comprehensive strategy for mitigating the direct and indirect effects of climate change and increasing resiliency in the species or population stock1 and shall identify conservation and management measures to-- 7i7 mitigate to the extent possible the direct adverse effects of climate change on such species and population stocks and their prey2 7ii7 monitor1 reduce1 and prevent interactions with fisheries and other human activities that may occur as a result of changes in marine mammal distribution or other indirect effects of climate change2 7iii7 increase resiliency by materially reducing other human impacts on such species and population stocks1 including but not limited to the reduction of incidental taking of marine mammals and of the degradation of the habitat of such species and population stocks1 and by managing prey species to improve the availability of prey to such species and population stocks2 and 7iv7 take any other action as may be necessary to implement the strategy set forth in the plan4 7,c7 ,each management plan under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include objective1 measurable criteria for evaluating the effectiveness and sufficiency of such measures to meet the purposes of this ,act4 7,d7 ,all other ,federal agencies shall1 in consultation with and with the assistance of the ,secretary1 utilize their authorities in furtherance of the strategy and conservation and management measures set forth in climate impact management plans developed under this subsection and ensure that their actions do not conflict or interfere with the objectives of such management plans4 ,the ,secretary shall consult with the ,marine ,mammal ,commission and1 as may be warranted1 other agencies in the implementation of such plans4 7,e7 ,when appropriate1 the ,secretary may1 and is encouraged to1 integrate climate impact management plans into conservation plans adopted under section #aae7;b7 or recovery plans adopted under section #d7;f7 of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecc7;f774 7,f7 ,the ,secretary shall review climate impact management plans and implementing regulations at least once every #e years1 and shall revise and amend them as necessary to meet the goals and requirements of this section4 ,any changes shall be subject to the procedures and requirements applicable to the adoption of the initial plans and regulations4 7#e7 ,the ,secretary shall report to ,congress #d years after the date of enactment of this section1 and every #b years thereafter1 on-- 7,a7 actions taken to implement this section2 7,b7 any backlog in meeting the schedule set forth in this subsection for adopting1 reviewing1 and implementing climate impact management plans1 or additional resources necessary to address any such backlog2 and 7,c7 the effectiveness of implementation and sufficiency of the measures adopted in climate impact management plans1 and any recommendations for improving the process or the applicable legislation4 7b7 ,monitoring of climate impacts ,the ,secretary shall establish a program to monitor the adverse impacts of climate change on marine mammals4 ,the purposes of the monitoring program shall be to-- 7#a7 improve models of projected future changes in marine mammal distribution and densities resulting from climate change2 7#b7 identify and monitor interactions with fisheries and other human activities that may occur as a result of changes in marine mammal distribution or other effects of climate change2 7#c7 monitor the abundance of species and population stocks1 to an extent sufficient to detect a #bj percent population decline over #bj years2 7#d7 improve understanding of the impacts of climate change on marine mammal species and population stocks2 and 7#e7 assess the direct and indirect contributions of marine mammals to carbon reduction1 including through carbon sequestration and nutrient cycling4 7c7 ,promulgation of regulations for listing marine mammals adversely impacted by climate change ,the ,secretary shall1 within #abj days after the date of the enactment of this section-- 7#a7 publish in the ,federal ,register for public comment1 for a period of not less than #fj days1 regulations for listing marine mammal species and population stocks adversely impacted by climate change1 alone or in combination or interaction with other factors1 as described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7a71 taking into account both quantitative and qualitative indicators of adverse impacts of climate change and human activities on such species and stocks1 including-- 7,a7 direct and indirect mortality and serious injury2 7,b7 loss or degradation of habitat2 7,c7 changes in the distribution or availability of prey2 7,d7 changes in the distribution of marine mammal species and population stocks2 7,e7 decreased genetic diversity or reproductive success2 7,f7 increased susceptibility to pathogens2 and 7,g7 increased likelihood of interactions with fisheries and other human activities2 and 7#b7 no later than #ij days after the close of the period for such public comment1 publish in the ,federal ,register final regulations for listing marine mammals as required by paragraph 7a71 to be reviewed at least once every three years4 7d7 ,lack of quantitative information ,the lack of quantitative information shall not be a basis for a determination under subsection 7c7 that a species or population stock is not adversely impacted by climate change1 alone or in combination or interaction with other factors1 as described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7a74 7e7 ,estimation of potential biological removal 7#a7 ,the ,secretary1 in estimating the potential biological removal level in stock assessments prepared in accordance with section #aag1 shall take account of the adverse impacts of climate change in determining the recovery factor applied to each stock4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary1 in preparing stock assessments in accordance with section #aag1 shall reexamine the stock definition and geographic range of marine mammal species and population stocks to identify climate-related changes in spatial distribution and stock definition and to identify how such changes may affect human impacts to the species4 7f7 ,authority ,to enter into agreements ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 periodically review the status of agreements with foreign governments under section #ajh7;a7 concerning the management of transboundary marine mammal species and population stocks1 and their prey species1 that are or may be affected by climate change2 and 7#b7 through the ,secretary of ,state1 initiate the amendment of any such agreement1 or negotiations for the development of bilateral or multinational agreements1 consistent with the goals and policies of this section4 7g7 ,construction ,this section shall not be construed to limit or restrict any other responsibility of the ,secretary or of any other person under this ,act or any other statute4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in the first section of such ,act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #abj the following3 ,sec4 #aba4 ,conservation of marine mammals adversely affected by climate change4 4 #hjb4 ,vessel speed restrictions in marine mammal habitat 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall1 in coordination with the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard and applying the best available scientific information1 shall designate areas of importance to marine mammals and establish for each such area a seasonal or year-round mandatory vessel speed limit of #aj knots or less for all vessels greater than or equal to #di feet in overall length operating in such area4 7b7 ,areas of importance ,areas to be designated under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 the important feeding1 breeding1 calving1 rearing1 or migratory habitat for strategic stocks of marine mammals1 including all areas designated as critical habitat for any marine mammal under section #d of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecc72 and 7,b7 areas of high marine mammal mortality1 injury1 or harassment1 including the disruption of vocalization patterns and masking of biologically important sounds1 caused by vessel ship strikes or underwater vessel noise2 and 7#b7 may include-- 7,a7 any area designated as a ,national ,marine ,sanctuary1 ,national ,marine ,monument1 ,national ,park1 or ,national ,wildlife ,refuge2 and 7,b7 areas of high marine mammal primary productivity with year-round or seasonal aggregations of marine mammals to which this section applies4 7c7 ,deadline for regulations ,not later than #bd months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall designate such areas and issue such regulations as are necessary to carry out this section and to designate areas of importance pursuant to this section1 consistent with notice and comment requirements under chapter #e of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,modifying or designating new areas of importance 7#a7 ,the ,administrator shall issue regulations to modify or designate the areas of importance under this section within #ahj days after the issuance of regulations to establish or to modify critical habitat for strategic stocks of marine mammals pursuant to the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq474 7#b7 ,the ,administrator shall reexamine the areas of importance designated under this section every five years following the initial issuance of the regulations to determine if the best available scientific information warrants modification or designation of areas of importance1 and shall publish any revisions in the ,federal ,register after notice and opportunity for public comment4 7#c7 ,within #ij days after receiving the petition of an interested person under #eec7;e7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 to designate1 modify1 or add an area of importance under this section1 the ,administrator shall make a finding as to whether the petition presents substantial scientific information indicating that the petitioned action may be warranted4 ,the ,administrator shall promptly publish such finding in the ,federal ,register for comment4 ,within #ahj days after the close of comments1 the ,administrator shall publish in the ,federal ,register a finding of whether the petitioned action is warranted and1 if the ,administrator determines that the petitioned action is warranted1 shall publish draft regulations designating the area of importance and any relevant technical control operations pursuant to subsection 7j74 ,within #ahj days after the close of comments on the draft regulations1 the ,administrator shall issue final regulations designating the area of importance and any relevant technical control operations pursuant to subsection 7j74 7e7 ,exceptions for safe maneuvering and using authorized technology 7#a7 ,the restriction established under subsection 7a7 shall not apply to a vessel operating at a speed necessary to maintain safe maneuvering speed if such speed is justified because the vessel is in an area where oceanographic1 hydrographic1 or meteorological conditions severely restrict the maneuverability of the vessel and the need to operate at such speed is confirmed by the pilot on board or1 when a vessel is not carrying a pilot1 the master of the vessel4 ,if a deviation from the applicable speed limit is necessary pursuant to this subsection1 the reasons for the deviation1 the speed at which the vessel is operated1 the latitude and longitude of the area1 and the time and duration of such deviation shall be entered into the logbook of the vessel4 ,the master of the vessel shall attest to the accuracy of the logbook entry by signing and dating it4 7#b7 7,a7 ,the speed limit established under subsection 7a7 shall not apply to a vessel operating using technology authorized by regulations issued by the ,administrator under subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,the ,administrator may issue regulations authorizing a vessel to operate using technology specified by the ,administrator under this subparagraph if the ,administrator determines that such operation is at least as effective as the speed limit under subsection 7a7 in reducing mortality and injury to marine mammals and the disturbance of marine mammal habitat4 7f7 ,applicability ,the speed restriction established under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 shall apply to all vessels subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states1 and all other vessels entering or departing a port or place subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 shall not apply to-- 7,a7 ,united ,states vessels engaged in military readiness activities2 or 7,b7 law enforcement vessels of the ,federal ,government1 when engaged in law enforcement or search and rescue duties4 7g7 ,automatic identification systems ,section #gjaad7;a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the following vessels1 while operating on the navigable waters of the ,united ,states1 in the ,united ,states exclusive economic zone1 and on the high seas1 shall be equipped with and operate an automatic identification system under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary3 7,a7 ,a self-propelled commercial vessel of at least #di feet overall in length4 7,b7 ,a vessel carrying more than a number of passengers for hire determined by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,a towing vessel of more than #bf feet overall in length and #fjj horsepower4 7,d7 ,any other vessel for which the ,secretary decides that an automatic identification system is necessary for the safe navigation of the vessel4 4 7h7 ,adjudicative enforcement process 7#a7 ,in general ,it is unlawful for any vessel identified in subsection 7f77#a7 to violate the speed restriction established in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,regulations required ,not later than #bd months after the date enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall issue such regulations as are necessary to create a process for investigating and adjudicating violations of paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,filing of complaint ,any entity may file a complaint regarding a violation of this section in a manner determined appropriate by the ,administrator1 upon which the ,administrator shall initiate an investigation4 7#d7 ,statutory construction ,nothing in this ,act shall be construed as modifying1 limiting1 or superseding enforcement processes established under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq47 or the ,marine ,mammal ,protection ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #acfa et seq474 7i7 ,penalties ,any person found to have violated this section shall be held liable for their actions4 ,a finding of willful violation or a finding of reckless disregard for restrictions implemented pursuant to this section may warrant civil penalties-- 7#a7 including fines up to and including the statutory maximum civil penalties and criminal fines identified under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq47 and the ,marine ,mammal ,protection ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #acfa et seq472 and 7#b7 in the case of a vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states1 may include-- 7,a7 suspension or rescission of vessel operation license2 7,b7 suspension or revocation of fishing permits2 and 7,c7 revocation of incidental take permits4 7j7 ,technical control operations ,in carrying out this section1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 ,secretary of ,defense1 ,secretary of ,transportation1 and ,secretary of the ,interior1 may implement technical control operations to complement vessel speed reductions' goal of reduced risk to vulnerable marine species4 ,such operations which may include-- 7#a7 temporary1 seasonal1 or dynamic area closures2 7#b7 gear restrictions or modification requirements2 7#c7 limitations on volume of vessel traffic2 and 7#d7 the establishment of additional size-specific speed limits beyond the limit in subsection 7a74 7k7 ,statutory construction 7#a7 ,nothing in this section shall be interpreted or implemented in a manner that-- 7,a7 subject to paragraph 7#b71 preempts or modifies any obligation of any person subject to the provisions of this title to act in accordance with applicable ,state laws1 except to the extent that those laws are inconsistent with any provision of this title1 and then only to the extent of the inconsistency2 7,b7 affects or modifies any obligation under ,federal law2 or 7,c7 preempts or supersedes the ,final ,rule ,to ,implement ,speed ,restrictions to ,reduce the ,threat of ,ship ,collisions ,with ,north ,atlantic ,right ,whales1 codified at section #bbd4aje of title #ej1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 except for actions that are more protective than the ,final ,rule and further reduce the risk of take to ,north ,atlantic right whales4 7#b7 ,the ,administrator may determine whether inconsistencies referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 exist1 but may not determine that any ,state law is inconsistent with any provision of this title if the ,administrator determines that such law gives greater protection to covered marine species and their habitat4 #hjc4 ,monitoring ocean noise for marine mammal health 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall maintain and expand an ,ocean ,noise ,reference ,station ,network1 utilizing and coordinating with the ,integrated ,ocean ,observing ,system to-- 7#a7 provide grants to expand the deployment of ,federal and non-,federal observation systems capable of collecting measurements of underwater sound in high-priority ocean and coastal locations for purposes of monitoring and analyzing baselines and trends in the underwater soundscape to protect and manage marine life2 7#b7 continue to develop and apply standardized forms of measurements to assess sounds produced by marine animals1 physical processes1 and anthropogenic activities2 and 7#c7 coordinate and make accessible to the public the datasets1 modeling and analysis1 and user-driven products and tools1 resulting from observations of underwater sound funded through grants authorized by this section4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator to support integrated ocean observations activities carried out under this section1 #a1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe4 #hjd4 ,grants for seaports to establish programs to reduce the impacts of vessel traffic and port operations on marine mammals 7a7 ,in ,general ,the ,administrator shall1 within #f months of the date of enactment of this ,act1 establish a grant program to provide assistance to up to ten seaports to develop and implement mitigation measures that will lead to a quantifiable reduction in threats to marine mammals from shipping activities and port operations4 7b7 ,eligible uses ,grants provided under this section may be used to develop and carry out activities that quantifiably reduce threats and enhance the habitats of marine mammals by-- 7#a7 reducing underwater noise related to marine traffic2 7#b7 reducing ship strike mortality and other physical disturbances2 7#c7 enhancing marine mammal habitat1 including the habitat for prey of marine mammals2 or 7#d7 monitoring underwater noise1 vessel interactions with marine mammals1 or other types of monitoring that are consistent with reducing the threats to and enhancing the habitats of marine mammals4 7c7 ,priority ,the ,administrator shall prioritize assistance under this section for projects that-- 7#a7 assist ports with higher relative threat levels to vulnerable marine mammals from vessel traffic2 7#b7 project higher levels of-- 7,a7 reduction of noise from vessels2 and 7,b7 reduction of disturbance or ship strike mortality risk2 or 7#c7 allow eligible entities to conduct risk assessments1 and track progress toward threat reduction and habitat enhancement4 7d7 ,outreach ,the ,administrator shall conduct outreach to seaports to provide information on how to apply for assistance under this section1 the benefits of the program under this section1 and facilitation of best practices and lessons learned4 7e7 ,eligible entities ,a person shall be eligible for assistance under this section if the person is-- 7#a7 a port authority for a seaport2 7#b7 a ,state1 regional1 local1 or ,tribal agency that has jurisdiction over a maritime port authority or a seaport2 or 7#c7 a private or government entity1 applying for a grant awarded under this section in collaboration with another entity described in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b71 that owns or operates a maritime terminal4 7f7 ,report ,the ,administrator shall submit annually to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,the name and location of each entity receiving a grant4 7#b7 ,amount of each grant4 7#c7 ,the name and location of the seaport in which the activities took place4 7#d7 ,a description of the activities carried out with the grant funds4 7#e7 ,an estimate of the impact of the project to reduce threats or enhance habitat of marine mammals4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator for carrying out this section1 #d1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe1 to remain available until expended4 ,,ix ,international ,agreements1 ,efforts in the ,arctic1 and ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs ,tribal ,resilience ,program ,a ,international ,agreements #ija4 ,united ,nations ,convention on the ,law of the ,sea ,it is the sense of the ,house of ,representatives that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states ,senate should give its advice and consent to the ratification of the ,united ,nations ,convention on the ,law of the ,sea 7,,unclos71 adopted by the ,third ,united ,nations ,conference on the ,law of the ,sea in ,december #aihb and entered into force in ,november #aiid1 to establish a treaty regime to govern activities on1 over1 and under the world's oceans2 7#b7 ,,unclos builds on four #aieh ,law of the ,sea conventions to which the ,united ,states is a party1 namely-- 7,a7 the ,convention on the ,territorial ,sea and the ,contiguous ,zone2 7,b7 the ,convention on the ,high ,seas2 7,c7 the ,convention on the ,continental ,shelf2 and 7,d7 the ,convention on ,fishing and ,conservation of the ,living ,resources of the ,high ,seas2 7#c7 ,,unclos and an associated #aiid agreement relating to implementation of the treaty were transmitted to the ,senate on ,october #f1 #aiid2 7#d7 in the absence of advice and consent from the ,senate1 the ,united ,states is not a party to ,,unclos nor to the associated #aiid agreement2 7#e7 becoming a party to ,,unclos would give the ,united ,states standing to participate in discussions relating to the treaty and thereby improve the ability of the ,united ,states to intervene as a full party in disputes relating to navigational rights and defend ,united ,states interpretations of the treaty's provisions1 including those relating to the rights of coastal states to regulate foreign military activities in their exclusive economic zones2 7#f7 becoming a party to the treaty would improve the ability of the ,united ,states to achieve the environmental1 social1 and economic purposes of supporting the implementation and enforcement of international fisheries agreements and the protection of highly migratory species under the ,magnuson ,stevens ,act1 the ,shark ,conservation ,act1 and the ,high ,seas ,driftnet ,fishing ,moratorium ,protection ,act2 and 7#g7 relying on customary international norms to defend ,united ,states interests or relying on other countries to assert claims on behalf of the ,united ,states at the ,hague ,convention is insufficient to defend and uphold ,united ,states sovereign rights and interests under ,,unclos4 ,b ,efforts in the ,arctic #iaa4 ,reinstatement of ,executive ,order #acged2 ,northern ,bering ,sea ,climate ,resilience ,area ,beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7#a7 section #d7;c7 of ,executive ,order #acgie of ,april #bh1 #bjag1 shall have no force or effect2 and 7#b7 ,executive ,order #acged of ,december #i1 #bjaf 7relating to ,northern ,bering ,sea ,climate ,resilience71 shall have the force and effect of law4 #iab4 ,plan for the ,united ,states to cut black carbon emissions to #cc percent below #bjac levels by #bjbe 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 black carbon is a highly potent greenhouse gas that is likely responsible for about a quarter of the warming the ,arctic has experienced over the last century2 7#b7 black carbon particles have a short lifecycle in the atmosphere but trap heat far more powerfully than carbon dioxide2 and 7#c7 when black carbon falls on land and sea ice1 it darkens surfaces and thus absorbs more heat1 causing ice to melt at a faster rate4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,united ,states should honor its commitment to the ,arctic ,council to cut black carbon emissions by #bjbe to a level that is between #be and #cc percent below the levels emitted by the ,united ,states in #bjac4 7c7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,transportation1 the ,administrator1 and the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and make available to the public a plan for the ,united ,states to cut black carbon emissions by #bjbe to a level that is between #be and #cc percent below the levels emitted by the ,united ,states in #bjac that describes-- 7#a7 the measures the ,federal ,government will take to achieve such targeted emissions level2 and 7#b7 how the ,united ,states may use multilateral and bilateral diplomatic tools to encourage and assist other member countries of the ,arctic ,council to fulfill the goals announced in #bjag4 7d7 ,updates to plan ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,transportation1 the ,administrator1 and the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and make available to the public a report on the progress made toward implementing the plan submitted pursuant to subsection 7c74 7e7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources1 and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works1 and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate4 7f7 ,public comment ,the ,secretary of ,state shall-- 7#a7 before submitting such plan and report to the appropriate congressional committees-- 7,a7 publish the plan and the report in the ,federal ,register2 and 7,b7 provide a period of at least #ij days for public comment on each of the plan and the report2 and 7#b7 after each such period for public comment1 continue to make the proposed plan and report1 as well as the comments received1 available to the public on regulations4gov 7or any successor website74 ,c ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs ,tribal ,resilience ,program #iba4 ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs ,tribal ,resilience ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of the ,interior 7hereafter in this subtitle referred to as the ,secretary7 shall establish a program-- 7#a7 to improve the resilience of ,indian ,tribes to the effects of a changing climate2 7#b7 to support ,native ,american leaders in building strong communities that are resilient to climate change2 7#c7 to ensure agency effectiveness in fulfilling ,federal ,indian trust responsibilities in the face of climate change2 and 7#d7 to ensure the development of modern1 cost-effective infrastructure in ,tribal communities4 7b7 ,grants 7#a7 ,authority ,as part of the program established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall to the extent funds are made available through ,acts of appropriation make multiyear grants to ,indian ,tribes for eligible activities described in this paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,eligible activities ,grants under this subsection may be used for the following in ,indian communities and on ,indian land3 7,a7 ,development and delivery of adaptation training4 7,b7 ,adaptation planning1 vulnerability assessments1 emergency preparedness planning1 and monitoring4 7,c7 ,capacity building through travel support for training1 technical sessions1 and cooperative management forums4 7,d7 ,travel support for participation in ocean and coastal planning4 7,e7 ,development of science-based information and tools to enable adaptive resource management and the ability to plan for resilience4 7,f7 ,relocation of villages or other communities experiencing or susceptible to coastal or river erosion and flooding4 7,g7 ,construction of infrastructure to support emergency evacuations related to climate change4 7,h7 ,restoration of ecosystems and construction of natural and nature-based features to address risks from coastal and riverine flooding and erosion4 7,i7 ,restoration1 relocation1 repair of infrastructure damaged by melting permafrost or coastal or river erosion and flooding4 7,j7 ,installation and management of energy systems that reduce energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions compared to the energy systems in use before that installation and management4 7,k7 ,construction and maintenance of social or cultural infrastructure that supports resilience4 7#c7 ,applications ,an ,indian ,tribe desiring a grant under this subsection shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including a description of the eligible activities to be undertaken using the grant4 7c7 ,interagency cooperation ,the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 and the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall establish under the ,white ,house ,council on ,native ,american ,affairs an interagency subgroup on ,tribal resilience1 which shall-- 7#a7 work with ,indian ,tribes to collect and share data and information1 including traditional ecological knowledge1 about how the effects of a changing climate are relevant to ,indian ,tribes2 and 7#b7 identify opportunities for the ,federal ,government to improve collaboration and assist with adaptation and mitigation efforts that promote resilience4 7d7 ,tribal resilience liaison ,the ,secretary shall establish a ,tribal resilience liaison-- 7#a7 to coordinate with ,indian ,tribes and relevant ,federal agencies regarding the program under this section1 grant opportunities related to the program1 climate adaptation1 and climate resilience planning2 and 7#b7 to help ensure ,tribal engagement in climate conversations at the ,federal level4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section1 #bjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe4 ,x ,coastal ,resiliency and ,adaptation #ajja4 ,living ,shoreline ,grant ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator shall make grants to eligible entities for purposes of-- 7#a7 designing and implementing large- and small-scale1 climate-resilient living shoreline projects2 and 7#b7 applying innovative uses of natural materials and systems to protect coastal communities1 habitats1 and natural system functions4 7b7 ,project proposals ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 an eligible entity shall-- 7#a7 submit to the ,administrator a proposal for a living shoreline project1 including monitoring1 data collection1 and measurable performance criteria with respect to the project2 7#b7 demonstrate to the ,administrator that the entity has any permits or other authorizations from local1 ,state1 and ,federal ,government agencies necessary to carry out the living shoreline project or provide evidence demonstrating general support from such agencies2 and 7#c7 include an engagement or education component that seeks and solicits feedback from the local or regional community most directly affected by the proposal4 7c7 ,project selection 7#a7 ,development of criteria ,the ,administrator shall select eligible entities to receive grants under this section based on criteria developed by the ,administrator1 in consultation with relevant offices of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 such as the ,office of ,habitat ,conservation1 the ,office for ,coastal ,management1 and the ,restoration ,center4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in developing criteria under paragraph 7#a7 to evaluate a proposed living shoreline project1 the ,administrator shall take into account-- 7,a7 the potential of the project to protect the community and maintain the viability of the environment1 such as through protection of ecosystem functions1 environmental benefits1 or habitat types1 in the area where the project is to be carried out2 7,b7 the historic and future environmental conditions of the project site1 particularly those environmental conditions affected by climate change2 7,c7 the net ecological benefits of the project including the potential of the project to contribute to carbon sequestration2 7,d7 the ability of the entity proposing the project to demonstrate the potential of the project to protect the coastal community where the project is to be carried out1 including through-- 7i7 mitigating the effects of erosion2 7ii7 attenuating the impact of coastal storms and storm surge2 7iii7 mitigating shoreline flooding2 7iv7 mitigating the effects of sea level rise1 accelerated land loss1 and extreme tides2 7v7 sustaining1 protecting1 or restoring the functions and habitats of coastal ecosystems2 7vi7 protecting important cultural sites or values2 or 7vii7 such other forms of coastal protection as the ,administrator considers appropriate2 and 7,e7 the potential of the project to support resiliency at a military installation or community infrastructure supportive of a military installation 7as such terms are defined in section #bcia of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 7#c7 ,priority ,in selecting living shoreline projects to receive grants under this section1 the ,administrator shall give priority consideration to a proposed project to be conducted in an area-- 7,a7 for which the ,president has declared1 during the #aj-year period preceding the submission of the proposal for the project under subsection 7b71 that a major disaster exists pursuant to section #dja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj7 because of a hurricane1 tropical storm1 coastal storm1 or flooding2 7,b7 that has a documented history of coastal erosion or frequent coastal inundation during that #aj-year period2 or 7,c7 that includes communities that may not have adequate resources to prepare for or respond to coastal hazards1 including low income communities1 communities of color1 ,tribal communities1 ,indigenous communities1 and rural communities4 7#d7 ,minimum standards 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall develop minimum standards to be used in selecting eligible entities to receive grants under this section1 taking into account-- 7i7 the considerations described in paragraph 7#b72 7ii7 the need for such standards to be general enough to accommodate concerns relating to specific project sites2 and 7iii7 the consideration of an established eligible entity program with systems to disburse funding from a single grant to support multiple small-scale projects4 7,b7 ,consultations ,in developing standards under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,administrator-- 7i7 shall consult with relevant offices of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 such as the ,office of ,habitat ,conservation1 the ,office for ,coastal ,management1 and the ,restoration ,center2 and 7ii7 may consult with-- 7,i7 relevant interagency councils1 such as the ,estuary ,habitat ,restoration ,council2 7,,ii7 ,tribes and ,tribal organizations2 7,,iii7 ,state coastal management agencies2 and 7,,iv7 relevant nongovernmental organizations4 7d7 ,use of funds ,a grant awarded under this section to an eligible entity to carry out a living shoreline project may be used by the eligible entity only-- 7#a7 to carry out the project1 including administration1 design1 permitting1 entry into negotiated indirect cost rate agreements1 and construction2 7#b7 to monitor1 collect1 and report data on the performance 7including performance over time7 of the project1 in accordance with standards issued by the ,administrator under subsection 7f77#b72 or 7#c7 to incentivize landowners to engage in living shoreline projects4 7e7 ,cost-,sharing 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section to carry out a living shoreline project shall provide1 from non-,federal sources1 funds or other resources 7such as land or conservation easements or in-kind matching from private entities7 valued at not less than #ej percent of the total cost1 including administrative costs1 of the project4 7#b7 ,reduced matching requirement for certain communities ,the ,administrator may reduce or waive the matching requirement under paragraph 7#a7 for an eligible entity representing a community or nonprofit organization if-- 7,a7 the eligible entity submits to the ,administrator in writing-- 7i7 a request for such a reduction and the amount of the reduction2 and 7ii7 a justification for why the entity cannot meet the matching requirement2 and 7,b7 the ,administrator agrees with the justification4 7f7 ,monitoring and reporting 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall require each eligible entity receiving a grant under this section 7or a representative of the entity7 to carry out a living shoreline project-- 7,a7 to transmit to the ,administrator data collected under the project2 7,b7 to monitor the project and to collect data on-- 7i7 the ecological and economic benefits of the project and the protection provided by the project for the coastal community where the project is carried out1 including through-- 7,i7 mitigating the effects of erosion2 7,,ii7 attenuating the impact of coastal storms and storm surge2 7,,iii7 mitigating shoreline flooding2 7,,iv7 mitigating the effects of sea level rise1 accelerated land loss1 and extreme tides2 7,v7 sustaining1 protecting1 or restoring the functions and habitats of coastal ecosystems2 or 7,,vi7 such other forms of coastal protection as the ,administrator considers appropriate2 and 7ii7 the performance of the project in providing such protection2 7,c7 to make data collected under the project available on a publicly accessible internet website of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration2 and 7,d7 not later than #a year after the entity receives the grant1 and annually thereafter until the completion of the project1 to submit to the ,administrator a report on-- 7i7 the measures described in subparagraph 7,b72 and 7ii7 the effectiveness of the project in increasing protection of the coastal community where the project is carried out through living shorelines techniques1 including-- 7,i7 a description of-- 7aa7 the project2 7bb7 the activities carried out under the project2 and 7cc7 the techniques and materials used in carrying out the project2 and 7,,ii7 data on the performance of the project in providing protection to that coastal community4 7#b7 ,guidelines ,in developing guidelines relating to paragraph 7#a77;,c71 the ,administrator shall consider how additional data could safely be collected before and after major disasters or severe weather events to measure project performance and project recovery4 7#c7 ,standards 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall1 in consultation with relevant offices of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 relevant interagency councils1 and relevant nongovernmental organizations1 issue standards for the monitoring1 collection1 and reporting under subsection 7d77#b7 of data regarding the performance of living shoreline projects for which grants are awarded under this section4 7,b7 ,reporting ,the standards issued under subparagraph 7,a7 shall require an eligible entity receiving a grant under this section to report the data described in that subparagraph to the ,administrator on a regular basis4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe for purposes of carrying out this section4 7h7 ,minimum required funds for shoreline projects located within the ,great ,lakes ,the ,secretary shall use not less than #aj percent of the funds awarded under this section for grants to projects located in the ,great ,lakes4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means any of the following3 7,a7 ,a unit of a ,state or local government4 7,b7 ,an organization described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf that is exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code4 7,c7 ,an ,indian ,tribe 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd774 7#b7 ,living shoreline project ,the term living shoreline project-- 7,a7 means a project that-- 7i7 restores or stabilizes a shoreline1 including marshes1 wetlands1 and other vegetated areas that are part of the shoreline ecosystem1 by using natural materials and systems to create buffers to attenuate the impact of coastal storms1 currents1 flooding1 and wave energy and to prevent or minimize shoreline erosion while providing a net ecological benefit to ecosystems and habitats2 7ii7 incorporates as many natural elements as possible1 such as native wetlands1 kelp forests1 submerged aquatic plants1 corals1 oyster shells1 native grasses1 shrubs1 or trees2 7iii7 utilizes techniques that incorporate ecological and coastal engineering principles in shoreline stabilization2 and 7iv7 to the extent possible1 maintains or restores existing natural slopes and connections between uplands and adjacent wetlands or surface waters2 7,b7 may include the use of-- 7i7 natural elements1 such as sand1 wetland plants1 logs1 oysters or other shellfish1 submerged aquatic vegetation1 corals1 native grasses1 shrubs1 trees1 or coir fiber logs2 7ii7 project elements that provide ecological benefits to coastal ecosystems and habitats in addition to shoreline protection2 and 7iii7 structural materials1 such as stone1 concrete1 wood1 vinyl1 oyster domes1 or other approved engineered structures in combination with natural materials2 and 7,c7 may include a project that expands upon or restores natural living shorelines or existing living shoreline projects4 7#c7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 #ajjb4 ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,research ,programs 7a7 ,coastal science and assessment3 competitive external research 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall carry out an extramural competitively awarded grants program 7referred to in this section as the ,program7 focused on interdisciplinary coastal resilience and sustainability in accordance with subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,objective ,the objective of the ,program shall be to develop scalable1 best practices-- 7,a7 to prepare more resilient1 sustainable coastal communities2 and 7,b7 to reduce disaster recovery costs4 7#c7 ,collaboration ,the ,secretary shall conduct the ,program in collaboration with business and industry1 government agencies1 academic institutions1 and coastal community stakeholders4 7#d7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible for a grant under the ,program1 an applicant must be an institution of higher education1 nonprofit organization1 ,state1 local1 or ,tribal government1 for-profit organization1 ,united ,states territory1 or ,federal agency that has statutory authority to receive transfers of funds4 7b7 ,coastal resilience research competitive grants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall establish an annual competitive grants program that gives priority to coastal resilience research projects that focus on-- 7,a7 protecting life and critical infrastructure2 7,b7 developing decision-support tools useful to coastal communities2 7,c7 determining societal1 ecological1 and resiliency benefits of coastal restoration and natural1 nature-based1 and man-made infrastructure1 and how these benefits affect the sustainability of coastal ecosystems2 7,d7 volunteer and community-science monitoring of coastal and marine resources as part of efforts to protect coastal communities from sea level rise2 7,e7 monitoring and developing ecosystem-based approaches to managing coastal ecosystems to promote sustainability2 7,f7 assessing and enhancing the capacity of human communities to adapt to coastal natural disasters2 7,g7 assessing coastal vulnerability and risk2 7,h7 evaluating adaptation and restoration approaches to reduce risk1 including through the use of natural1 nature-based1 and man-made features2 7,i7 minimizing costs associated with damages incurred from natural disasters1 flooding1 and sea level rise2 and 7,j7 developing curriculum for new programs in coastal restoration at public community colleges and within college ,sea ,grant programs to train the new coastal restoration workforce4 7#b7 ,critical infrastructure ,in this paragraph1 the term critical infrastructure means infrastructure1 including natural or nature-based infrastructure1 the destruction or damaging of which would have a debilitating impact on national security or economic security1 undermine community resiliency and adaptation1 or threaten public health or safety4 7#c7 ,natural and ,nature-,based features ,the term natural or nature-based features means coastal wetlands1 beaches1 dunes1 marshes1 mangrove forests1 municipal green infrastructure1 and living shorelines4 7c7 ,donations ,the ,administrator may accept and use donations of funds to implement this section4 #ajjc4 ,grants for recovering oysters 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator shall establish a grant program 7in this section referred to as the ,program7 under which the ,administrator shall award grants to eligible entities for the purpose of conducting research on the conservation1 restoration1 or management of oysters in estuarine ecosystems4 7b7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,administrator an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,administrator may require4 7c7 ,allocation of grant funds 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall award a grant under the ,program to eligible entities that submit an application under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,matching requirement 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the total amount of ,federal funding received under the ,program by an eligible entity may not exceed #he percent of the total cost of the research project for which the funding was awarded4 ,for the purposes of this subparagraph1 the non-,federal share of project costs may be provided by in-kind contributions and other noncash support4 7,b7 ,waiver ,the ,administrator may waive all or part of the requirement in subparagraph 7,a7 if the ,administrator determines that no reasonable means are available through which an eligible entity applying for a grant under this section can meet such requirement and the probable benefit of such research project outweighs the public interest in such requirement4 7#c7 ,equitable distribution ,the ,administrator shall ensure1 to the maximum extent practicable1 that grant funding under this section is apportioned according to the historic baseline oyster population of each estuary of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,academic community ,the term academic community means faculty1 researchers1 professors1 and representatives of ,state-accredited colleges and universities4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means a member of the academic community1 the seafood industry1 a relevant nonprofit organization1 or a relevant ,state agency1 that is proposing or conducting a research project on the conservation1 restoration1 or management of oysters in an estuarine ecosystem developed through consultation with a member of the academic community1 a member of the seafood industry1 a relevant nonprofit organization1 or a relevant ,state agency4 7#c7 ,historic baseline ,the term historic baseline means the estimated population of oysters in an estuary in #ahej4 7#d7 ,nonprofit organization ,the term nonprofit organization means an organization described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from tax under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code4 7#e7 ,seafood industry ,the term seafood industry means shellfish growers1 shellfish harvesters1 commercial fishermen1 and recreational fishermen4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator #f1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe to carry out this section4 #ajjd4 ,improvements to the ,national ,oceans and ,coastal ,security ,act 7a7 ,definition of tidal shoreline refined ,section #ijb of the ,national ,oceans and ,coastal ,security ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #geja7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending paragraph 7#g7 to read as follows3 7#g7 ,tidal shoreline ,the term tidal shoreline means a tidal shoreline or a ,great ,lake shoreline as such terms are used in section #ibc4aaj7;c77#b77;i7 of title #ae1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or a similar successor regulation4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given the term ,indian tribe in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#i7 ,blue carbon ,the term blue carbon means the ability of an ocean or coastal ecosystem1 habitat1 or other natural resource to absorb1 capture1 and contain atmospheric carbon dioxide4 4 7b7 ,improvements to ,national ,oceans and ,coastal ,security ,fund 7#a7 ,establishment of fund required ,subsection 7a7 of section #ijd of such ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gejc7 is amended by inserting and jointly manage after establish4 7#b7 ,deposits ,paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7b7 of section #ijd is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 ,in general ,there shall be deposited into the ,fund1 which shall constitute the assets of the ,fund1 amounts as follows3 7,a7 ,amounts transferred to the ,fund under section #ijh4 7,b7 ,such other amounts as may be appropriated or otherwise made available to carry out this ,act4 4 7#c7 ,expenditures ,section #ijd of such ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gejc7 is amended by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,expenditure 7#a7 ,of the amounts deposited into the ,fund for each fiscal year1 if those funds are equal to or greater than #ajj1jjj1jjj-- 7,a7 not more than #hj percent may be used for the award of grants under subsection 7b7 of section #ijf2 7,b7 not more than #bj percent may be used for the award of grants under subsection 7c7 of such section2 and 7,c7 not more than #d percent may be used by the ,administrator and the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation 7,foundation7 for administrative expenses to carry out this chapter1 which amount shall be divided between the ,administrator and the ,foundation pursuant to an agreement reached and documented by both the ,administrator and the ,foundation4 7#b7 ,of the amounts deposited into the ,fund for each fiscal year1 if those funds are less than #ajj1jjj1jjj1 all funds shall be used for the award of grants under subsection 7c7 of section #ijf and no more than #d percent may be used by the ,administrator and the ,foundation for administrative expenses to carry out this chapter1 which amount shall be divided between the ,administrator and the ,foundation pursuant to an agreement reached and documented by both the ,administrator and the ,foundation4 4 7c7 ,eligible uses of the fund ,section #ije of such ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gejd7 is amended to read as follows3 #ije4 ,eligible uses 7a7 ,in general ,amounts in the ,fund may be allocated by the ,administrator and the ,foundation to support programs and activities intended to protect1 conserve1 restore1 better understand1 and utilize ocean and coastal resources and coastal infrastructure1 including scientific research1 resiliency and spatial planning1 data-sharing1 and other programs and activities carried out in coordination with ,federal and ,state departments or agencies1 including the following3 7#a7 ,ocean1 coastal1 and ,great ,lakes restoration and protection1 including efforts to address potential impacts of sea level change1 sedimentation1 erosion1 changes in ocean chemistry1 hurricanes and other extreme weather1 flooding1 and changes in ocean temperature to natural resources1 communities1 and coastal economies4 7#b7 ,restoration1 protection1 or maintenance of living ocean1 coastal1 and ,great ,lakes resources and their habitats1 including habitats and ecosystems that provide blue carbon benefits4 7#c7 ,planning for and managing coastal development to enhance ecosystem and community integrity1 or to minimize impacts from sea level change1 hurricanes and other extreme weather1 flooding1 and coastal erosion4 7#d7 ,projects to address management1 planning1 or resiliency and readiness issues which are regional or interstate in scope1 such as regional ocean partnerships or similar bodies4 7#e7 ,efforts that contribute to the understanding of ecological1 economic1 societal1 and national security threats driven by changes to the oceans1 coasts1 and ,great ,lakes4 7#f7 ,efforts to preserve1 protect1 and collect data1 including but not limited to public ocean and coastal data portals1 that would support sustainable water-dependent commercial activities including commercial fishing1 recreational fishing businesses1 aquaculture1 boat building1 or other coastal-related businesses4 7#g7 ,efforts to assist coastal ,states in repositioning1 relocating or deploying natural or nature-based features to enhance the resiliency of critical coastal transportation1 emergency response1 water1 electrical1 and other infrastructure1 that are already subject to or face increased future risks of hurricanes1 coastal flooding1 coastal erosion1 or sea level change to ensure the economic security1 safety1 and ecological well-being of the coasts of the ,united ,states4 7#h7 ,acquiring property or interests in property if-- 7,a7 the area is located within a coastal county or adjacent county2 7,b7 the funds made available under this subtitle are used to acquire land or interest in land by purchase1 exchange1 or donation from a willing seller2 7,c7 the ,governor of the ,state in which the property or interests in property are acquired approves of the acquisition2 and 7,d7 such property or interest is acquired in a manner that will ensure such property or interest will be administered to support the purposes of this ,act4 7#i7 ,protection and modification of critical coastal public infrastructure affected by erosion1 hurricanes or other extreme weather1 flooding1 or sea level change4 7#aj7 ,assistance for small businesses and communities that are dependent on coastal tourism as eligible efforts that help coastal economies minimize impacts from sea level rise and disasters4 7#aa7 ,projects that use natural and nature-based approaches for enhancing the resiliency of wastewater and stormwater infrastructure as eligible critical infrastructure projects 7as compared to just general water infrastructure1 which can also include drinking water systems74 7#ab7 ,technical assistance to help develop comprehensive resilience and mitigation plans as an eligible funding effort4 7b7 ,matching requirement ,the ,administrator and the ,foundation shall require a non-,federal match for all awards made under section #ijf7;c7 from the ,fund4 7c7 ,prohibition on use of funds for litigation ,no funds made available under this ,act may be used to fund litigation against the ,federal ,government4 4 7d7 ,grants 7#a7 ,administration ,subsection 7a77#a7 of section #ijf of such ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #geje7 is amended-- 7,a7 by amending subparagraph 7,b7 to read as follows3 7,b7 ,selection procedures and criteria for the awarding of grants under this section that require consultation with the ,administrator and the ,secretary of the ,interior4 2 7,b7 by amending subparagraph 7,c77ii7 to read as follows3 7ii7 under subsection 7c7 to entities including ,states1 local governments1 regional and interstate collaboratives1 associations1 nonprofit and for-profit private entities1 public-private partnerships1 academic institutions1 and ,indian ,tribes4 2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking year if grants have been awarded in that year and inserting #e years2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,i7 ,a method to give special consideration in reviewing proposals to projects with either direct or indirect coastal or marine blue carbon benefits and an accounting methodology to quantify these benefits for the purposes of the annual report required under section #ijg4 4 7#b7 ,grants to coastal ,states ,subsection 7b7 of section #ijf of such ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #geje7 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,grants to coastal ,states 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to section #ijd7;d77#a7 and paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 of this subsection1 the ,administrator and the ,foundation shall award grants to eligible coastal ,states based on the following formula3 7,a7 #ej of the funds are allocated equally among such coastal ,states4 7,b7 #be percent of the funds are allocated on the basis of the ratio of tidal shoreline miles in a coastal ,state to the tidal shoreline miles of all coastal ,states4 7,c7 #be percent of the funds are allocated on the basis of the ratio of population density of the coastal counties of a coastal ,state to the average population density of all coastal counties based on the most recent data available by the ,u4,s4 ,census ,bureau4 7#b7 ,eligible coastal ,states ,for purposes of this subsection1 an eligible coastal ,state is any coastal state as defined in section #cjd of the ,coastal ,zone ,management ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adec74 7#c7 ,maximum allocation to ,states ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 not more than #e percent of the total funds distributed under this subsection may be allocated to any single ,state4 ,any amount exceeding this limit shall be redistributed equally among the remaining eligible coastal ,states4 7#d7 ,requirement to submit plans 7,a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection1 an eligible coastal ,state shall submit to the ,administrator for review and approval1 a #e-year plan1 which shall include the following3 7i7 ,criteria to determine eligibility for entities which may receive grants under this subsection4 7ii7 ,a description of the competitive process the coastal ,state will use in allocating funds received from the ,fund1 except in the case of allocating funds under paragraph 7#g71 which shall include-- 7,i7 a description of the relative roles of and consistency with the ,state coastal zone management program approved under the ,coastal ,zone ,management ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adea et seq471 if the coastal ,state has such a plan1 and any ,state ,sea ,grant ,program1 if the ,state has such program2 and 7,,ii7 a demonstration that such competitive process is consistent with the application and review procedures established by the ,administrator and ,foundation under subsection 7a77#a74 7iii7 ,a process to certify that the project or program and the awarding of a contract for the expenditure of amounts received under this paragraph are consistent with the standard procurement rules and regulations governing a comparable project or program in that ,state1 including all applicable competitive bidding and audit requirements4 7iv7 ,procedures to make publicly available on the internet a list of all projects supported by the ,fund1 that includes at a minimum the grant recipient1 grant amount1 project description1 and project status4 7,b7 ,updates ,as a condition of receiving a grant under this subsection1 a coastal ,state shall submit to the ,administrator1 not less frequently than once every #e years1 an update to the plan submitted by the coastal ,state under subparagraph 7,a7 for the #e-year period immediately following the most recent submittal under this paragraph4 7#e7 ,opportunity for public comment ,in determining whether to approve a plan or an update to a plan described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of paragraph 7#e71 the ,administrator or the ,foundation shall provide the opportunity for1 and take into consideration1 public input and comment on the plan4 7#f7 ,indian ,tribes ,as a condition on receipt of a grant under this subsection1 a ,state that receives a grant under this subsection shall ensure that ,indian ,tribes in the ,state are eligible to participate in the competitive process described in the ,state's plan under paragraph 7#e77;,a77ii74 7#g7 ,nonparticipation by a ,state ,in any year1 if an eligible coastal ,state or geographic area described in paragraph 7#d77;,b7 does not submit the plan required by paragraph 7#e7 or declines the funds distributed under this subsection1 the funds that would have been allocated to the ,state or area shall be redistributed equally among the remaining eligible coastal ,states and geographic areas4 4 7#c7 ,national grants for oceans1 coasts1 and ,great ,lakes ,subsection 7c77#b7 of such section is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7ii71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7ii7 by redesignating clause 7iii7 as clause 7iv72 and 7iii7 by inserting after clause 7ii7 the following3 7iii7 nongovernmental organizations2 and 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,cap on ,state funding ,the amount of a grant awarded under this subsection shall not count toward the cap on funding to ,states through grants awarded under subsection 7b74 4 7e7 ,annual report ,section #ijg of the ,national ,oceans and ,coastal ,security ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gejf7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 of subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7#c7 a description of the expenditures made from the ,fund for the fiscal year1 including the purpose of the expenditures2 and 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 an estimate of blue carbon benefits1 in tons of carbon dioxide1 expected through grants awarded to projects that received special consideration under section #ijf due to their blue carbon potential4 4 7f7 ,funding ,section #ijh of such ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gejg7 is amended to read as follows3 #ijh4 ,funding ,there is authorized to be appropriated #ajj1jjj1jjj to carry out this title for fiscal year #bjbj and each fiscal year thereafter4 4 #ajje4 ,shovel-ready restoration grants for coastlines and fisheries 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a grant program to provide funding and technical assistance to eligible entities for purposes of carrying out a project described in subsection 7d74 7b7 ,project proposal ,to be considered for a grant under this section1 an eligible entity shall submit a grant proposal to the ,secretary in a time1 place1 and manner determined by the ,secretary4 ,such proposal shall include monitoring1 data collection1 and measurable performance criteria with respect to the project4 7c7 ,development of criteria ,the ,secretary shall select eligible entities to receive grants under this section based on criteria developed by the ,secretary1 in consultation with relevant offices of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 such as the ,office of ,habitat ,conservation and the ,office for ,coastal ,management4 7d7 ,eligible projects ,a project is described by this section if-- 7#a7 the purpose of the project is to restore a marine1 estuarine1 coastal1 or ,great ,lake habitat1 including-- 7,a7 restoration of habitat to protect or recover a species that is threatened1 endangered1 or a species of concern under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 7,b7 through the removal or remediation of marine debris1 including derelict vessels and fishing gear1 in coastal and marine habitats2 or 7,c7 for the benefit of-- 7i7 shellfish2 7ii7 fish1 including diadromous fish2 or 7iii7 coral reef2 or 7#b7 provides adaptation to climate change1 including by constructing or protecting ecological features or nature-based infrastructure that protects coastal communities from sea level rise1 coastal storms1 or flooding1 and blue carbon projects4 7e7 ,priority ,in determining which projects to fund under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to a proposed project-- 7#a7 that would stimulate the economy2 7#b7 for which the applicant can demonstrate that the grant will fund work that will begin not more than #ij days after the date of the award2 7#c7 for which the applicant can demonstrate that the grant will fund work that will employ fishermen who have been negatively impacted by the ,,covid-#ai pandemic or pay a fisherman for the use of a fishing vessel2 7#d7 for which the applicant can demonstrate that any preliminary study or permit required before the project can begin has been completed or can be completed shortly after an award is made2 or 7#e7 that includes communities that may not have adequate resources including low income communities1 communities of color1 ,tribal communities1 ,indigenous communities1 and rural communities4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,commerce #c1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj to carry out this section1 to remain available until expended4 7g7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,in this ,act1 eligible entity means a nonprofit1 a for-profit business1 an institution of higher education1 or a ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 or ,territorial government4 7#b7 ,fishermen ,the term fishermen means commercial or for-hire fishermen or oyster farmers4 7#c7 ,secretary ,in this section1 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,commerce1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 #ajjf4 ,strategic ,climate ,change ,relocation ,initiative and ,program 7a7 ,establishment of initiative ,the ,chairman of the ,council on ,environmental ,quality 7in this section referred to as the ,chair7 of the ,council on ,environmental ,quality shall establish a ,strategic ,climate ,change ,relocation ,initiative 7in this section referred to as the ,initiative7 for the purposes of coordinating ,federal agency activities to identify and assist communities that have expressed affirmative interest in relocation due to health1 safety1 and environmental impacts from climate change1 including hurricanes1 flooding1 sea level rise1 and repeat wildfires4 7b7 ,director ,the ,chair shall appoint a ,strategic ,climate ,relocation ,director to manage the ,initiative4 7c7 ,consultation ,the ,chair shall coordinate and consult with ,federal agencies conducting activities related to this section including the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 the ,department of the ,interior1 including the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs1 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 the ,denali ,commission1 the ,corps of ,engineers1 the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 the ,national ,economic ,council1 the ,national ,security ,council1 the ,white ,house ,council on ,native ,american ,affairs ,interagency ,subgroup on ,tribal ,resilience1 and other ,federal agencies as appropriate4 7d7 ,external advisory panel ,the ,chair shall establish an external advisory panel that may include community leaders1 non-governmental organizations1 ,state and local government representatives1 ,tribal leaders1 ,indigenous community representatives1 climate adaptation professionals1 and other relevant experts as appropriate4 7e7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,chair shall submit a report to ,congress recommending key elements of a ,strategic ,climate ,change ,relocation ,program to identify and assist communities that have expressed affirmative interest in relocation due to health1 safety1 and environmental impacts from climate change4 ,the report shall-- 7#a7 identify-- 7,a7 areas where climate change impacts make relocation a likely climate change adaptation strategy2 7,b7 communities that have expressed affirmative interest in relocation 7in this section referred to as sending communities72 and 7,c7 potential relocation areas and communities that have expressed interest in attracting climate migrants 7in this section referred to as receiving communities72 7#b7 propose criteria to qualify for climate relocation assistance1 with preference given to disadvantaged communities where community members have indicated a preference for retreat which would otherwise be challenged to relocate2 7#c7 describe the roles and responsibilities of specific ,federal agencies in implementing the ,strategic ,climate ,change ,relocation ,program and how the ,program should be coordinated with applicable ,state and ,federal agency plans and programs and identify ,federal programs that can be tailored to incentivize self-identification of communities as receiving areas2 7#d7 outline the role that ,state and local governments should play in implementing the ,strategic ,climate ,change ,relocation ,program1 including identification of areas or communities where people leaving areas vulnerable to climate change can consider locating1 and the specific resources needed to prepare those communities to be receiving communities in terms of ,federal investment in infrastructure1 affordable housing1 and social services2 7#e7 summarize existing ,federal and ,state programs for purchase of individual properties vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and propose how these programs might be restructured1 improved1 or expanded to incentivize climate change relocation2 7#f7 describe measures that governments or other organizations can take to reduce the psychological stress associated with relocation to preserve or support the historical and cultural identity of communities being relocated and to restore and conserve areas that are relocated from as publicly accessible natural assets1 and how ,federal programs will support these efforts2 7#g7 identify and recommend measures to overcome how institutional barriers1 such as ,federal programs that do not account for ,tribal sovereignty1 constrain ,tribal communities' ability to pursue self-determined management of their resources and built environment2 7#h7 identify measures that ,congress1 ,federal agencies1 or ,state and local governments should take to discourage or restrict new development and hard structural measures in areas vulnerable to such significant climate change impacts that they are likely to require a solution that includes relocation1 in particular1 where the ,federal ,government could establish stricter funding requirements for post-disaster funding that require updated building codes and land use strategies reflecting climate risk2 7#i7 describe existing policies and clarify responsibilities of governments in complying with obligations to protect private property1 including providing just compensation for any taking of private property2 7#aj7 propose an application process1 available online1 for ,states and communities to express affirmative interest in climate relocation assistance1 either as a leaving community or receiving community2 7#aa7 provide guidance on and identify additional funding for operations and maintenance requirements for vacated land1 and identify the resources needed to prioritize public access1 recreational spaces1 or conservation areas2 7#ab7 review efficacy of existing flood mitigation strategies on reducing flood risk to human populations1 and identify opportunities to coordinate blue-green infrastructure solutions with buyout programs that increase the resilience of remaining residents2 and 7#ac7 outline the amount and timing of ,federal funding that is expected to be needed to implement the ,climate ,change ,relocation ,program4 7f7 ,development of report to ,congress ,in developing the report required under subsection 7e71 the ,chair shall-- 7#a7 provide for public review and comment of a draft of the report2 7#b7 consult with organizations representing ,state and local governments2 7#c7 consult with the external advisory panel2 and 7#d7 evaluate projects implemented under the ,national ,disaster ,resilience ,competition administered by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 7g7 ,climate change strategic relocation program pilot projects ,within #b years after the date of the submission of the report under subsection 7e71 the ,chair shall establish and carry out pilot projects based upon the recommendations included in such report4 7h7 ,subsequent periodic reports to ,congress ,within three years after the date of the submission of the report under subsection 7e71 and every three years thereafter1 the ,chair shall submit to ,congress a report evaluating progress in the implementation of the ,climate ,change ,relocation ,program and making recommendations for needed changes to the ,program4 ,,xi ,ocean ,health3 ,ocean ,acidification and ,harmful ,algal ,blooms ,a ,coastal ,communities ,ocean ,acidification ,act #aaja4 ,state and ,united ,states defined ,section #abdjc of the ,federal ,ocean ,acidification ,research ,and ,monitoring ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,state ,the term ,state means each ,state of the ,united ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 ,american ,samoa1 ,guam1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 the ,virgin ,islands of the ,united ,states1 and any other territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,united ,states ,the term ,united ,states means the ,states1 collectively4 4 #aajb4 ,coastal community vulnerability assessment 7a7 ,in general ,section #abdjf of the ,federal ,ocean ,acidification ,research ,and ,monitoring ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgje7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting 7referred to in this section as the ,program7 after acidification program2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,community vulnerability assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,ocean-,based ,climate ,solutions ,act of #bjbj and every #g years subsequent1 the ,secretary1 through the ,program1 shall conduct an ocean acidification coastal community vulnerability assessment1 and issue a corresponding public report4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the assessment conducted under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 identify the ,united ,states coastal communities1 including island communities1 low-population rural communities1 and subsistence communities1 that are most dependent on coastal and ocean resources that may be impacted by ocean acidification2 7,b7 assess the nature of the social and economic vulnerabilities of those communities1 including the economic effect on local or regional commercial fisheries and recreational opportunities and over what timescales such effects will be felt2 7,c7 identify the ocean acidification impacts that might harm those communities1 both in isolation and in conjunction with other changing ocean conditions1 including effects from changes in ocean and coastal marine resources that are not managed by the ,federal ,government2 7,d7 identify key knowledge gaps where research could be devoted to better understand the possible impacts of ocean acidification on those communities1 the risks and threats facing those communities1 and possible adaptation strategies for those communities2 and 7,e7 be conducted in collaboration with experts1 traditional knowledge experts1 and individuals who are familiar with the unique economic1 social1 ecological1 geographic1 and resource concerns of coastal communities in the ,united ,states1 including representatives from-- 7i7 the ,national ,marine ,fisheries ,service and the ,office for ,coastal ,management of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration2 7ii7 ,national ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system regional information coordination entities established under section #abcjd7;c77#d7 of the ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjc7;c77#d772 7iii7 regional ocean acidification networks2 and 7iv7 ,state sea grant programs 7as defined in section #bjc of the ,national ,sea ,grant ,college ,program ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aabb774 7c7 ,support for ,state and local vulnerability assessments and strategic research planning ,in carrying out the ,program1 the ,secretary shall collaborate with ,state1 local1 and ,tribal government entities that are conducting or have completed vulnerability assessments1 strategic research planning1 or other similar activities related to ocean acidification and its impacts on coastal communities1 for the purpose of-- 7#a7 determining whether such activities can be used as a model for other communities2 and 7#b7 identifying opportunities for the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration and other relevant ,federal agencies to support such activities4 4 7b7 ,ongoing input mechanism ,section #abdjd7;b77#e7 of the ,federal ,ocean ,acidification ,research ,and ,monitoring ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjc7;b77#e77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking including information and inserting the following3 8including-- 7,a7 information 2 7#b7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 an ongoing mechanism that allows affected industry members1 coastal stakeholders1 non-,federal resource managers1 community acidification networks1 ,indigenous knowledge groups1 and scientific experts not employed by the ,federal ,government to provide input on research1 data1 and monitoring that is necessary to support on-the-ground management1 decision making1 and adaptation related to ocean acidification and the effects of such acidification4 4 7c7 ,strategic research plan ,section #abdje of the ,federal ,ocean ,acidification ,research ,and ,monitoring ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aj7 make recommendations to conduct research in areas1 including the social sciences and economics1 to address the key knowledge gaps identified in the community vulnerability assessment report conducted under section #abdjf7;b74 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 by inserting 1 ,tribal governments1 ,indigenous and traditional knowledge experts1 after industry4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #abdji7;a7 of the ,federal ,ocean ,acidification ,research ,and ,monitoring ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjh7;a77 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration to carry out the purposes of this subtitle #b1gjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe4 4 7e7 ,report on support for ,state and local vulnerability assessments and strategic research planning ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report detailing the efforts of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration to support ,state1 local1 and ,tribal community vulnerability assessments1 strategic research and planning1 and monitoring needs1 pursuant to section #abdjf7;c7 of the ,federal ,ocean ,acidification ,research ,and ,monitoring ,act of #bjji 7as added by subsection 7a774 ,b ,ocean ,acidification ,act #aaaa4 ,prize competitions ,section #abdjd of the ,federal ,ocean ,acidification ,research ,and ,monitoring ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjc7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,prize competitions 7#a7 ,in ,general ,any ,federal agency with a representative serving on the interagency working group established under this section may1 either individually or in cooperation with #a 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 ,an agency seeking to carry out such a program shall carry out such program in coordination with the chair of such interagency working group4 7#b7 ,purposes ,any prize competition carried out under this subsection shall be for the purpose of stimulating innovation to advance our ,nation's ability to understand1 research1 or monitor ocean acidification or its impacts1 or to develop management or adaptation options for responding to ocean acidification4 7#c7 ,priority programs ,priority shall be given to establishing programs under this section that address communities1 environments1 or industries that are in distress due to the impacts of ocean acidification1 including-- 7,a7 the development of monitoring or management options for communities or industries that are experiencing significant financial hardship2 7,b7 the development of adaptation options to alleviate economic harm and job loss caused by ocean acidification2 7,c7 the development of measures to help vulnerable communities or industries1 with an emphasis on rural communities and businesses2 and 7,d7 the development of adaptation and management options for impacted shellfish industries4 4 ,c ,,coast ,research ,act #aaba4 ,purposes 7a7 ,in general ,section #abdjb7;a7 of the ,federal ,ocean ,acidification ,research ,and ,monitoring ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgja7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking development and coordination and inserting coordination and implementation2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking acidification on marine organisms and inserting acidification and coastal acidification on marine organisms2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking establish and all that follows through the semicolon and inserting maintain and advise an interagency research1 monitoring1 and public outreach program on ocean acidification and coastal acidification22 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking establishment and inserting maintenance2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting and coastal acidification after ocean acidification2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting and coastal acidification that take into account other environmental and anthropogenic stressors after ocean acidification4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,section #abdjb of the ,federal ,ocean ,acidification ,research ,and ,monitoring ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgja7;a77 is amended by striking 7a7 ,purposes4--4 #aabb4 ,definitions ,section #abdjc of the ,federal ,ocean ,acidification ,research ,and ,monitoring ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking of the ,earth's oceans and all that follows before the period at the end and inserting and changes in the water chemistry of the ,earth's oceans1 coastal estuaries1 and waterways caused by carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and the breakdown of organic matter2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking ,joint ,subcommittee on ,ocean ,science and ,technology of the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council and inserting ,national ,science and ,technology ,council ,subcommittee on ,ocean ,science and ,technology2 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d71 respectively2 7#d7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated1 the following new paragraph3 7#a7 ,coastal ,acidification ,the term coastal acidification means the combined decrease in p,h and changes in the water chemistry of coastal oceans1 estuaries1 and other bodies of water from chemical inputs 7including carbon dioxide from the atmosphere71 freshwater inputs1 and excess nutrient run-off from land and coastal atmospheric pollution that result in processes that release carbon dioxide1 acidic nitrogen1 and sulfur compounds as byproducts which end up in coastal waters4 2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,state ,the term ,state means each ,state of the ,united ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 ,american ,samoa1 ,guam1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 the ,virgin ,islands of the ,united ,states1 and any other territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 4 #aabc4 ,interagency working group ,section #abdjd of the ,federal ,ocean ,acidification ,research ,and ,monitoring ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking subcommittee and inserting working group2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,joint ,subcommittee on ,ocean ,science and ,technology of the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council shall coordinate ,federal activities on ocean acidification and and insert ,subcommittee shall2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,wildlife ,service1 and inserting ,wildlife ,service1 the ,bureau of ,ocean ,energy ,management1 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 the ,department of ,agriculture1 the ,department of ,state1 the ,department of ,energy1 the ,department of the ,navy1 the ,national ,park ,service1 the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs1 the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 the ,smithsonian ,institution12 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 in the heading1 by striking ,chairman and inserting ,chair2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 including the efforts of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration to facilitate such implementation after of the plan2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting and coastal acidification after ocean acidification2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting and coastal acidification after ocean acidification2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 by striking developed and inserting and coastal acidification developed2 and 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting and coastal acidification2 and2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#f7 ensure that each of the ,federal agencies represented on the interagency working group-- 7,a7 participates in the ,ocean ,acidification ,information ,exchange established under paragraph 7#e72 and 7,b7 delivers data and information to support the data archive system established under section #abdjf7;d74 2 7#d7 in subsection 7c71 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 and to the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 after ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the interagency research and inserting interagency strategic research2 7#e7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#f7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,advisory ,board 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,chair of the ,subcommittee shall establish an ,ocean ,acidification ,advisory ,board4 7#b7 ,duties ,the ,advisory ,board shall-- 7,a7 not later than #ahj days before the ,subcommittee submits the most recent report under subsection 7d77#b7-- 7i7 review such report2 7ii7 submit an analysis of such report to the ,subcommittee for consideration in the final report submitted under subsection 7d77#b72 and 7iii7 concurrently with the ,subcommittee's final submission of the report under subsection 7d77#b71 the ,advisory ,board shall submit a copy of the analysis provided to the ,subcommittee to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,b7 not later than #ahj days before the ,subcommittee submits the most recent strategic research plan under subsection 7d77#c7 to ,congress-- 7i7 review such plan2 7ii7 submit an analysis of such plan and the implementation thereof to the ,subcommittee for consideration in the final strategic research plan submitted under subsection 7d77#c72 and 7iii7 concurrently with the ,subcommittee's final submission of the strategic research plan under subsection 7d77#c71 the ,advisory ,board shall submit a copy of the analysis provided to the ,subcommittee to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,c7 provide ongoing advice to the ,subcommittee and the interagency working group on matters related to ,federal activities on ocean acidification and coastal acidification2 7,d7 advise the ,subcommittee and the interagency working group on-- 7i7 efforts to coordinate research and monitoring activities related to ocean acidification and coastal acidification2 and 7ii7 the best practices for the standards developed for data archiving under section #abdjf7;e72 7,e7 publish in the ,federal ,register a charter2 7,f7 provide the ,library of ,congress with-- 7i7 the charter described in subparagraph 7,e72 7ii7 any schedules and minutes for meetings of the ,advisory ,board2 7iii7 any documents that are approved by the ,advisory ,board2 and 7iv7 any reports and analysis prepared by the ,advisory ,board2 and 7,g7 establish a publicly accessible web page on the website of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 that contains the information described in clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 of subparagraph 7,f74 7#c7 ,membership ,the ,advisory ,board shall consist of #bd members as follows3 7,a7 ,two representatives of the shellfish and crab industry4 7,b7 ,one representative of the finfish industry4 7,c7 ,one representative of seafood processors4 7,d7 ,three representatives from academia1 including both natural and social sciences4 7,e7 ,one representative of recreational fishing4 7,f7 ,one representative of relevant nongovernmental organizations4 7,g7 ,six representatives from relevant ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments4 7,h7 ,one representative from the ,alaska ,ocean ,acidification ,network4 7,i7 ,one representative from the ,california ,current ,acidification ,network4 7,j7 ,one representative from the ,northeast ,coastal ,acidification ,network4 7,k7 ,one representative from the ,southeast ,coastal ,acidification ,network4 7,l7 ,one representative from the ,gulf of ,mexico ,coastal ,acidification ,network4 7,m7 ,one representative from the ,mid-,atlantic ,coastal ,acidification ,network4 7,n7 ,one representative from the ,pacific ,islands ,ocean ,observing ,system or similar entity representing the island ,territories and possessions of the ,united ,states in the ,pacific ,ocean1 and the ,state of ,hawaii4 7,o7 ,one representative from the ,caribbean ,regional ,association for ,coastal ,ocean ,observing or a similar entity representing ,puerto ,rico and the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands4 7,p7 ,one representative from the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration shall serve as an ex-officio member of the ,advisory ,board without a vote4 7#d7 ,appointment of members ,the ,chair of the ,subcommittee shall-- 7,a7 appoint members to the ,advisory ,board 7taking into account the geographical interests of each individual to be appointed as a member of the ,advisory ,board to ensure that an appropriate balance of geographical interests are represented by the members of the ,advisory ,board7 who-- 7i7 represent the interest group for which each seat is designated2 7ii7 demonstrate expertise on ocean acidification or coastal acidification and its scientific1 economic1 industry1 cultural1 and community impacts2 and 7iii7 have a record of distinguished service with respect to ocean acidification or coastal acidification1 and such impacts2 7,b7 give consideration to nominations and recommendations from the members of the interagency working group and the public for such appointments2 and 7,c7 ensure that an appropriate balance of scientific1 industry1 and geographical interests are represented by the members of the ,advisory ,board4 7#e7 ,term of membership ,each member of the ,advisory ,board-- 7,a7 shall be appointed for a #e-year term2 and 7,b7 may be appointed to more than #a term4 7#f7 ,chair ,the ,chair of the ,subcommittee shall appoint #a member of the ,advisory ,board to serve as the ,chair of the ,advisory ,board4 7#g7 ,meetings ,not less than once each calendar year1 the ,advisory ,board shall meet at such times and places as may be designated by the ,chair of the ,advisory ,board1 in consultation with the ,chair of the ,subcommittee and the ,chair of the interagency working group4 7#h7 ,briefing ,the ,chair of the ,advisory ,board shall brief the ,subcommittee and the interagency working group on the progress of the ,advisory ,board as necessary4 7#i7 ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act ,section #ad of the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act shall not apply to the ,advisory ,board4 4 #aabd4 ,strategic research plan ,section #abdje of the ,federal ,ocean ,acidification ,research ,and ,monitoring ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking acidification each place it appears and inserting acidification and coastal acidification2 7,b7 in the first sentence-- 7i7 by inserting 1 and not later than every #e years thereafter after the date of enactment of this ,act2 7ii7 by inserting address the socioeconomic impacts of ocean acidification and coastal acidification and to after mitigation strategies to2 and 7iii7 by striking marine ecosystems each place it appears and inserting ecosystems2 and 7,c7 in the second sentence1 by inserting and recommendations made by the ,advisory ,board in the review of the plan required under section #abdjd7;c77#b77;,b77i7 after subsection 7d72 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting and social sciences after among the ocean sciences2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking impacts and inserting impacts1 including trends of changes in ocean chemistry12 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by striking improve the ability to assess the and inserting assess the short-term and long-term2 and 7,,ii7 by striking 2 and at the end and inserting a semicolon2 7iii7 by amending subparagraph 7,c7 to read as follows3 7,c7 provide information for the-- 7i7 development of adaptation and mitigation strategies to address the socioeconomic impacts of ocean acidification and coastal acidification2 7ii7 conservation of marine organisms and ecosystems2 7iii7 assessment of the effectiveness of such adaptation and mitigation strategies2 and 2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 improve research on-- 7i7 ocean acidification and coastal acidification2 7ii7 the interactions between and effects of multiple combined stressors including changes in water chemistry1 changes in sediment delivery1 hypoxia1 and harmful algal blooms1 on ocean acidification and coastal acidification2 and 7iii7 the effect of environmental stressors on marine resources and ecosystems2 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking database development and inserting data management2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,h7 by striking and at the end2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,j7 assessment of adaptation and mitigation strategies2 and 7,k7 education and outreach activities2 2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking set forth and inserting ensure an appropriate balance of contribution in establishing2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking reports and inserting the best available peer-reviewed scientific reports2 7,f7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7i7 by inserting and coastal acidification after ocean acidification2 and 7ii7 by striking of the ,united ,states and inserting within the ,united ,states2 7,g7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking outline budget requirements and inserting estimate costs associated for full implementation of each element of the plan by fiscal year2 7,h7 in paragraph 7#h7-- 7i7 by inserting and coastal acidification after ocean acidification each place it appears2 7ii7 by striking its and inserting their2 and 7iii7 by striking 2 and at the end and inserting a semicolon2 7,i7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,j7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#aj7 describe monitoring needs necessary to support potentially affected industry members1 coastal stakeholders1 fishery management councils and commissions1 non-,federal resource managers1 and scientific experts on decision making and adaptation related to ocean acidification and coastal acidification4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,c71 by striking surface2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting and coastal acidification after ocean acidification each place it appears2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking input1 and and inserting inputs12 7ii7 by inserting 1 marine food webs1 after marine ecosystems2 and 7iii7 by inserting 1 and modeling that supports fisheries management after marine organisms2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e71 by inserting and coastal acidification after ocean acidification2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#f7 ,research to understand related and cumulative stressors and other biogeochemical processes occurring in conjunction with ocean acidification and coastal acidification4 2 and 7#d7 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,advisory ,board evaluation ,not later than #ahj days before a plan is submitted to ,congress1 the ,subcommittee shall provide the ,advisory ,board established under section #abdjd7;c7 a copy of the plan for purposes of review under paragraph 7#b77;,b77i7 of such section4 7f7 ,publication and public comment ,not later than #ij days before the strategic research plan1 or any revision thereof1 is submitted to ,congress1 the ,subcommittee shall publish the plan in the ,federal ,register and provide an opportunity for submission of public comments for a period of not less than #fj days4 4 #aabe4 ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ocean acidification activities ,section #abdjf of the ,federal ,ocean ,acidification ,research ,and ,monitoring ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgje7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting coordination1 after research1 monitoring12 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by inserting including the ,integrated ,ocean ,observing ,system and the ocean observing assets of other ,federal and ,state agencies1 after ocean observing assets12 and 7,,ii7 by inserting and agency and department missions1 prioritizing the location of monitoring instruments1 assets1 and projects to maximize the efficiency of resources and to optimize understanding of socioeconomic impacts and ecosystem health after research program2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 by striking adaptation and inserting adaptation and mitigation2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting and supporting socioeconomically vulnerable communities and industries after marine ecosystems2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking its impacts and inserting their respective impacts2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking monitoring and impacts research and inserting research1 monitoring1 and adaptation and mitigation strategies2 and 7v7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,g7 research to improve understanding of the effect of-- 7i7 other environmental stressors on ocean acidification and coastal acidification2 7ii7 multiple environmental stressors on living marine resources and coastal ecosystems2 and 7iii7 adaptation and mitigation strategies to address the socioeconomic impacts of ocean acidification and coastal acidification4 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking critical research projects that explore and inserting critical research and education projects that explore and communicate2 and 7,d7 in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 by striking acidification each place it appears and inserting acidification and coastal acidification2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7c7 ,relationship to interagency working group ,the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration shall serve as the lead ,federal agency responsible for coordinating the ,federal response to ocean acidification and coastal acidification1 by-- 7#a7 leading the interagency working group in implementing the strategic research plan under section #abdje2 7#b7 coordinating monitoring and research efforts among ,federal agencies in cooperation with ,state1 local1 and ,tribal government and international partners2 7#c7 maintaining an ,ocean ,acidification ,information ,exchange described under section #abdjd7;b77#e7 to allow for information to be electronically accessible1 including information-- 7,a7 on ocean acidification developed through or used by the ocean acidification program described under section #abdjf7;a72 or 7,b7 that would be useful to ,state governments1 local governments1 ,tribal governments1 resource managers1 policymakers1 researchers1 and other stakeholders in mitigating or adapting to the impacts of ocean acidification and coastal acidification2 and 7#d7 establishing and maintaining the data archive system under subsection 7d74 7d7 ,data archive system 7#a7 ,management ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with members of the interagency working group1 shall provide for the long-term stewardship of1 and access to1 data relating to ocean acidification and coastal acidification by establishing and maintaining a data archive system that the ,national ,center for ,environmental ,information uses to process1 store1 archive1 provide access to1 and incorporate to the extent possible1 such data collected-- 7,a7 through relevant federally funded research2 and 7,b7 by a ,federal agency1 ,state agency1 local agency1 ,tribe1 academic scientist1 volunteer scientist1 or industry organization4 7#b7 ,existing global or national data assets ,in establishing and maintaining the data archive system under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall ensure that existing global or national data assets 7including the data assets maintained by the ,national ,centers for ,environmental ,information1 the ,integrated ,ocean ,observing ,system1 and other existing data systems within ,federal agencies7 are incorporated to the greatest extent possible4 7e7 ,standards1 protocols1 and procedures ,with respect to the data described in subsection 7d71 the ,secretary1 in coordination with members of the interagency working group1 shall establish and revise as necessary the standards1 protocols1 or procedures for-- 7#a7 processing1 storing1 archiving1 and providing access to such data2 7#b7 the interoperability and intercalibration of such data2 7#c7 the collection of any metadata underlying such data2 and 7#d7 sharing such data with ,state1 local1 and ,tribal government programs1 potentially affected industry members1 coastal stakeholders1 fishery management councils and commissions1 non-,federal resource managers1 and academia4 7f7 ,dissemination of ocean acidification data and coastal acidification data ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with members of the interagency working group1 shall disseminate the data described under subsection 7d7 to the greatest extent practicable by sharing such data on full and open access exchanges1 including the ,ocean ,acidification ,information ,exchange described in section #abdjd7;b77#e74 7g7 ,requirement ,recipients of grants from the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration under this subtitle that collect data described under subsection 7d7 shall-- 7#a7 collect such data in accordance with the standards1 protocols1 or procedures established pursuant to subsection 7e72 and 7#b7 submit such data to the data archive system under subsection 7d71 in accordance with any rules promulgated by the ,secretary4 4 #aabf4 ,national ,science ,foundation ocean acidification activities ,section #abdjg of the ,federal ,ocean ,acidification ,research ,and ,monitoring ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjf7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ocean acidification each place it appears and inserting ocean acidification and coastal acidification2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking continue and all that follows through which shall2 7ii7 by striking proposals for research and inserting proposals for the researching2 and 7iii7 by striking its impacts and inserting their respective impacts2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking marine ecosystems and inserting ecosystems2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking 2 and at the end and inserting a semicolon2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking and its impacts and inserting and their respective impacts2 and 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 adaptation and mitigation strategies to address socioeconomic effects of ocean acidification and coastal acidification4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,requirement ,recipients of grants from the ,national ,science ,foundation under this subtitle that collect data described under section #abdjf7;d7 shall-- 7#a7 collect data in accordance with the standards1 protocols1 or procedures established pursuant to section #abdjf7;e72 and 7#b7 submit such data to the ,director and the ,secretary1 in accordance with any rules promulgated by the ,director or the ,secretary4 4 #aabg4 ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ocean acidification activities ,section #abdjh of the ,federal ,ocean ,acidification ,research ,and ,monitoring ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjg7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ocean acidification each place it appears and inserting ocean acidification and coastal acidification2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking its impacts and inserting their respective impacts2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,requirement ,researchers from the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration under this subtitle that collect data described under section #abdjf7;d7 shall-- 7#a7 collect such data in accordance with the standards1 protocols1 or procedures established pursuant to section #abdjf7;e72 and 7#b7 submit such data to the ,administrator and the ,secretary1 in accordance with any rules promulgated by the ,administrator or the ,secretary4 4 #aabh4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #abdji of the ,federal ,ocean ,acidification ,research ,and ,monitoring ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking subtitle-- and all that follows through paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 subtitle #cj4e million for each of the fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe42 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking subtitle-- and all that follows through paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 subtitle #bj million for each of the fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe44 ,d ,south ,florida ,clean ,coastal ,waters #aaca4 ,south ,florida harmful algal blooms and hypoxia assessment and action plan 7a7 ,in general ,the ,harmful ,algal ,bloom and ,hypoxia ,research and ,control ,act of #aiih 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #djja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating sections #fje 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #djje7 through #fji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #djji7 as sections #fjf through #faj1 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after section #fjd 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #djjd7 the following3 #fje4 ,south ,florida harmful algal blooms and hypoxia 7a7 ,south ,florida ,in this section1 the term ,south ,florida means-- 7#a7 all lands and waters within the administrative boundaries of the ,south ,florida ,water ,management ,district2 7#b7 regional coastal waters1 including ,biscayne ,bay1 the ,caloosahatchee ,estuary1 ,st4 ,lucie ,estuary1 ,florida ,bay1 and ,indian ,river ,lagoon2 and 7#c7 the ,florida ,reef ,tract4 7b7 ,integrated assessment 7#a7 ,interim integrated assessment ,not later than #edj days after the date of enactment of the ,ocean-,based ,climate ,solutions ,act of #bjbj1 the ,task ,force1 in accordance with the authority under section #fjc1 shall complete and submit to ,congress and the ,president an interim integrated assessment4 7#b7 ,final integrated assessment ,not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of the ,ocean-,based ,climate ,solutions ,act of #bjbj1 the ,task ,force shall finalize1 and submit to ,congress and the ,president1 the interim integrated assessment required under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,contents of the integrated assessment ,the integrated assessment required under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 shall examine the causes1 consequences1 and potential approaches to reduction of harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in ,south ,florida1 and the status of1 and gaps within1 current harmful algal bloom and hypoxia research1 monitoring1 management1 prevention1 response1 and control activities that directly affect the region by-- 7,a7 ,federal agencies2 7,b7 ,state agencies2 7,c7 regional research consortia2 7,d7 academia2 7,e7 private industry2 7,f7 nongovernmental organizations2 and 7,g7 ,indian ,tribes 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd774 7c7 ,action plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years and #f months after the date of the enactment of the ,ocean-,based ,climate ,solutions ,act of #bjbj1 the ,task ,force shall develop and submit to ,congress an action plan1 based on the integrated assessment under subsection 7b71 for reducing1 mitigating1 and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in ,south ,florida4 7#b7 ,contents ,the action plan submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 address the monitoring needs identified in the integrated assessment under subsection 7b72 7,b7 include a timeline and budgetary requirements for deployment of future assets2 7,c7 identify requirements for the development and verification of ,south ,florida harmful algal bloom and hypoxia models1 including-- 7i7 all assumptions built into the models2 and 7ii7 data quality methods used to ensure the best available data are utilized2 and 7,d7 include a plan to implement a remote monitoring network and early warning system for alerting local communities in the region to harmful algal bloom risks that may impact human health4 7#c7 ,requirements ,in developing the action plan submitted under paragraph 7#a71 the ,task ,force shall-- 7,a7 consult with the ,state of ,florida1 and affected local and ,tribal governments2 7,b7 consult with representatives from regional academic1 agricultural1 industry1 and other stakeholder groups2 7,c7 ensure that such plan complements and does not duplicate activities conducted by other ,federal or ,state agencies1 including the ,south ,florida ,ecosystem ,restoration ,task ,force2 7,d7 identify critical research for reducing1 mitigating1 and controlling harmful algal bloom events and their effects2 7,e7 evaluate cost-effective1 incentive-based partnership approaches2 7,f7 ensure that such plan is technically sound and cost-effective2 7,g7 use existing research1 assessments1 reports1 and program activities2 and 7,h7 publish a draft summary of the action plan required by paragraph 7#a7 in the ,federal ,register not less than #ahj days before submitting such plan to ,congress4 7#d7 ,the ,task ,force shall submit1 beginning #b years after the date on which the action plan required by paragraph 7#a7 is submitted to ,congress1 biennial progress reports on steps taken to meet the objectives of such action plan to ,congress4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment and correction ,the table of contents in section #b of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #aiih 7,public ,law #aje-chc7 is amended by striking the items relating to title ,,vi and inserting the following new items3 ,title ,,vi--,harmful ,algal ,blooms and ,hypoxia ,sec4 #fja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,findings4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,assessments4 ,sec4 #fjc;,a4 ,national ,harmful ,algal ,bloom and ,hypoxia ,program4 ,sec4 #fjc;,b4 ,comprehensive research plan and action strategy4 ,sec4 #fjd4 ,northern ,gulf of ,mexico hypoxia4 ,sec4 #fje4 ,south ,florida harmful algal blooms and hypoxia4 ,sec4 #fjf4 ,great ,lakes hypoxia and harmful algal blooms4 ,sec4 #fjg4 ,protection of ,states' ,rights4 ,sec4 #fjh4 ,effect on other ,federal authority4 ,sec4 #fji4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #faj4 ,authorization of appropriations4 4 ,e ,protecting ,local ,communities from ,harmful ,algal ,blooms #aada4 ,algal blooms ,section #ajb7b7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eabb7 is amended by striking or drought and inserting drought1 or algal blooms4 ,f ,harmful ,algal ,bloom ,essential ,forecasting #aaea4 ,designating certain harmful algal bloom services as excepted services under the ,anti-,deficiency ,act 7a7 ,in ,general ,section #fjc;,a of the ,harmful ,algal ,bloom and ,hypoxia ,research and ,control ,act of #aiih 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #djjb7 is amended by adding at the end the following subsection3 7j7 ,anti-,deficiency ,act ,applied to ,harmful ,algal ,bloom ,services ,any services by an officer or employee under this chapter1 including web services and server processing1 for the ,harmful ,algal ,bloom forecast system of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration shall be deemed1 for purposes of section #acdb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 services for emergencies involving the safety of human life or the protection of property4 4 7b7 ,application ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall apply to any lapse in appropriations beginning on or after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #aaeb4 ,centers of ,excellence in ,harmful ,algal ,bloom ,research1 ,prevention1 ,response1 and ,mitigation 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 shall designate organizations as ,national ,centers of ,excellence in ,harmful ,algal ,bloom ,research1 ,prevention1 ,response1 and ,mitigation4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,centers is-- 7#a7 to further understanding of harmful algal blooms2 7#b7 to further understanding of the impacts of harmful algal blooms on public health1 including the health of at-risk populations2 7#c7 to further the ability to research1 forecast1 and monitor harmful algal blooms2 7#d7 to formalize and enhance existing partnerships and collaborations among institutions of higher education1 research entities1 local1 ,state1 ,territorial1 and ,tribal agencies1 and the ,federal ,government2 7#e7 to further the prevention1 control1 and mitigation of harmful algal blooms2 7#f7 to transition harmful algal bloom research and forecasting from observational to operational use2 and 7#g7 to address existing and emerging harmful algal bloom issues as the ,administrator considers appropriate4 7c7 ,eligibility for designations ,to be eligible for designation under this section1 an organization must-- 7#a7 be an institution of higher education1 as that term is defined in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a772 a ,state1 ,territorial1 or ,tribal research agency2 a nonprofit laboratory or other research entity2 or a consortium of such eligible institutions2 7#b7 have demonstrated expertise and success in harmful algal bloom research1 monitoring1 forecasting1 prevention1 or response efforts2 7#c7 have demonstrated ability to collaborate with local1 ,state1 ,territorial1 and ,tribal governments and ,federal agencies on harmful algal blooms2 and 7#d7 be located in an area that is economically and environmentally impacted by harmful algal blooms4 7d7 ,requirements for designations ,in designating ,national ,centers of ,excellence under this section the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 consult with the ,inter-,agency ,task ,force on ,harmful ,algal ,blooms and ,hypoxia2 7#b7 ensure regional balance by designating ,national ,centers in a variety of locations throughout the ,united ,states1 including the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 ,american ,samoa1 ,guam1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 and other ,territories and possessions of the ,united ,states2 and 7#c7 avoid duplication of other harmful algal bloom research4 7e7 ,effective period1 review1 and renewal ,each designation of an organization as a ,national ,center of ,excellence under this section-- 7#a7 shall be effective for #e years2 7#b7 shall be reviewed by the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 in the fourth year of such effective period2 and 7#c7 following such review1 may be renewed for an additional #e-year period4 7f7 ,annual reports ,the ,secretary shall require and publish an annual activity report from each ,national ,center of ,excellence4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,to carry out this section1 including for providing funding to ,national ,centers of ,excellence designated under this section1 there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration #ab1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe1 of which not more than #e percent may be available each fiscal year for administrative expenses4 ,,xii ,national ,ocean ,policy1 ,data1 and ,coordinated ,website for ,grant ,programs ,a ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships #abja4 ,findings2 sense of ,congress2 purposes 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,the ocean and coastal waters of the ,united ,states are foundational to the economy1 security1 global competitiveness1 and well-being of the ,united ,states and continuously serve the people of the ,united ,states and other countries as an important source of food1 energy1 economic productivity1 recreation1 culture1 beauty1 and enjoyment4 7#b7 ,over many years1 the resource productivity and water quality of the ocean and coastal areas of the ,united ,states have been diminished by pollution1 increasing population demands1 economic development1 and natural and man-made hazard events1 both acute and chronic4 7#c7 ,ocean and coastal areas of the ,united ,states are managed by ,state and ,federal resource agencies and regulated on an interstate and regional scale by various overlapping ,federal authorities1 thereby creating a significant need for interstate coordination to enhance regional priorities1 including the ecological and economic health of those areas4 7#d7 ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships1 established by coastal states working in close coordination with ,federal agencies1 regional fisheries managers1 and ,tribal governments1 help coordinate interstate responses to critical ocean issues that extend beyond individual ,state boundaries4 7#e7 ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships have improved understanding of climate change's impact on fish and shellfish populations1 have invested in identifying indicators of ocean health and addressing coastal mitigation1 and have played leading roles in the creation and upkeep of regional ocean data portals that allow for improved understanding of ocean use synergies and trade-offs4 7#f7 ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships engage in coordinated efforts to protect and enhance the health of living resources and engage the public in stewardship of ocean and coastal areas4 7#g7 ,the coordination offered by ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships is particularly critical in the era of climate change1 with coastal and ocean resources under threat and as demand for offshore resources increases4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this subtitle are as follows3 7#a7 ,to complement and expand cooperative voluntary efforts intended to manage and restore ocean and coastal areas spanning across multiple ,state boundaries4 7#b7 ,to expand ,federal support for monitoring1 data management1 and restoration activities in ocean and coastal areas4 7#c7 ,to commit the ,united ,states to a comprehensive cooperative program to achieve improved water quality in1 and improvements in the productivity of living resources of1 all coastal ecosystems4 7#d7 ,to authorize ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships as intergovernmental coordinators for shared interstate and regional priorities relating to the collaborative management of the large marine ecosystems1 thereby reducing duplication of efforts and maximizing opportunities to leverage support in the ocean and coastal regions4 7#e7 ,to enable ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships1 or designated fiscal management entities of such partnerships1 to receive ,federal funding to conduct the scientific research1 conservation and restoration activities1 and priority coordination on shared regional priorities necessary to achieve the purposes described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d74 #abjb4 ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships 7a7 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,coastal state ,the term coastal state has the meaning given that term in section #cjd of the ,coastal ,zone ,management ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adec74 7#b7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given to the term ,indian tribe in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7b7 ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships 7#a7 ,in general ,a coastal state may participate in a ,regional ,ocean ,partnership with #a or more other coastal states that share a common ocean or coastal area with the coastal state1 without regard to whether the coastal states are contiguous4 7#b7 ,application ,the ,governor of a coastal state or the ,governors of a group of coastal states may apply to the ,secretary of ,commerce1 on behalf of a partnership1 for the partnership to receive designation as a ,regional ,ocean ,partnership if the partnership-- 7,a7 meets the requirements under paragraph 7#c72 and 7,b7 submits an application for such designation in such manner1 in such form1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#c7 ,requirements ,a partnership is eligible for designation as a ,regional ,ocean ,partnership by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#b7 if the partnership-- 7,a7 is established to coordinate the interstate management of coastal resources2 7,b7 focuses on the environmental issues affecting the ocean and coastal areas of the members participating in the partnership2 7,c7 complements existing ,state coastal and ocean management efforts on an interstate scale1 focusing on shared regional priorities2 7,d7 does not have a regulatory function2 and 7,e7 is not duplicative of an existing ,regional ,ocean ,partnership designated under paragraph 7#d71 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,designation of certain entities as ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#b7 or 7#c71 the following entities are designated as ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships3 7,a7 ,the ,gulf of ,mexico ,alliance1 comprised of the ,states of ,alabama1 ,florida1 ,louisiana1 ,mississippi1 and ,texas4 7,b7 ,the ,northeast ,regional ,ocean ,council1 comprised of the ,states of ,maine1 ,vermont1 ,new ,hampshire1 ,massachusetts1 ,connecticut1 and ,rhode ,island4 7,c7 ,the ,mid-,atlantic ,regional ,council on the ,ocean1 comprised of the ,states of ,new ,york1 ,new ,jersey1 ,delaware1 ,maryland1 and ,virginia4 7,d7 ,the ,west ,coast ,ocean ,alliance1 comprised of the ,states of ,california1 ,oregon1 and ,washington and the coastal ,indian ,tribes therein4 7c7 ,governing bodies of ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,regional ,ocean ,partnership designated under subsection 7b7 shall be governed by a governing body4 7#b7 ,membership ,a governing body described in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 shall be comprised1 at a minimum1 of voting members from each coastal state participating in the ,regional ,ocean ,partnership1 designated by the ,governor of the coastal state2 and 7,b7 may include such other members as the partnership considers appropriate4 7d7 ,functions ,a ,regional ,ocean ,partnership designated under subsection 7b7 may perform the following functions3 7#a7 ,promote coordination of the actions of the agencies of coastal states participating in the partnership with the actions of the appropriate officials of ,federal agencies and ,state and ,tribal governments in developing strategies-- 7,a7 to conserve living resources1 expand and protect valuable habitats1 enhance coastal resilience1 and address such other issues related to the shared ocean or coastal area as are determined to be a shared1 regional priority by those ,states2 and 7,b7 to manage regional data portals and develop associated data products for purposes that support the priorities of the partnership4 7#b7 ,in cooperation with appropriate ,federal and ,state agencies1 ,tribal governments1 and local authorities1 develop and implement specific action plans to carry out coordination goals4 7#c7 ,coordinate and implement priority plans and projects1 and facilitate science1 research1 modeling1 monitoring1 data collection1 and other activities that support the goals of the partnership through the provision of grants and contracts under subsection 7e74 7#d7 ,engage1 coordinate1 and collaborate with relevant governmental entities and stakeholders to address ocean and coastal related matters that require interagency or intergovernmental solutions4 7#e7 ,implement engagement programs for public information1 education1 and participation to foster stewardship of the resources of the ocean and coastal areas1 as relevant4 7#f7 ,develop and make available1 through publications1 technical assistance1 and other appropriate means1 information pertaining to cross-jurisdictional issues being addressed through the coordinated activities of the partnership4 7#g7 ,serve as a liaison with1 and provide information to1 international counterparts1 as appropriate on priority issues for the partnership4 7e7 ,grants and contracts 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,regional ,ocean ,partnership designated under subsection 7b7 may1 in coordination with existing ,federal and ,state management programs1 from amounts made available to the partnership by the ,administrator or the head of another ,federal agency-- 7,a7 provide grants to eligible persons described in paragraph 7#b7 for the purposes described in paragraph 7#c72 and 7,b7 enter into contracts with such persons for such purposes4 7#b7 ,eligible persons ,the eligible persons described in this paragraph are the following3 7,a7 ,indian ,tribes4 7,b7 ,state and local governments4 7,c7 ,nongovernmental organizations4 7,d7 ,institutions of higher education4 7,e7 ,individuals4 7,f7 ,private entities4 7#c7 ,purposes ,the purposes described in this paragraph include any of the following3 7,a7 ,monitoring the water quality and living resources of multi-,state ocean and coastal ecosystems and to coastal communities4 7,b7 ,researching and addressing the effects of natural and human-induced environmental changes to-- 7i7 ocean and coastal ecosystems2 and 7ii7 coastal communities4 7,c7 ,developing and executing cooperative strategies that-- 7i7 address regional data issues identified by the partnership2 and 7ii7 will result in more effective management of common ocean and coastal areas4 7f7 ,reports and assessments 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #e years thereafter until #bjdj1 the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships designated under subsection 7b71 shall-- 7,a7 assess the effectiveness of the partnerships in supporting regional priorities relating to the management of common ocean and coastal areas2 and 7,b7 submit to ,congress a report on that assessment4 7#b7 ,report requirements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the overall status of the work of the ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships designated under subsection 7b74 7,b7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness of the strategies that the ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships are supporting or implementing and the extent to which the priority needs of the regions covered by such partnerships are being met through such strategies4 7,c7 ,such recommendations as the ,administrator may have for the improvement of efforts of the ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships to support the purposes of this ,act4 7,d7 ,an assessment of how the efforts of the ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships support or enhance ,federal and ,state efforts in line with the purposes of this ,act4 7,e7 ,recommendations for improvements to the collective strategies that support the purposes of this ,act in coordination and consultation with all relevant ,federal1 ,state1 and ,tribal entities4 7g7 ,availability of ,federal funds ,in addition to amounts made available to ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships designated under subsection 7b7 by the ,administrator under this section1 the head of any other ,federal agency may provide grants to1 enter into contracts with1 or otherwise provide funding to such partnerships4 7h7 ,authorities ,nothing in this section establishes any new legal or regulatory authority of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration or of the ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships designated under subsection 7b71 other than-- 7#a7 the authority of the ,administrator to provide amounts to the partnerships2 and 7#b7 the authority of the partnerships to provide grants and enter into contracts under subsection 7e74 7i7 ,funding 7#a7 ,in general ,of amounts authorized to be appropriated to the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 the ,administrator may make the following amounts available to ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships designated under subsection 7b7 or designated fiscal management entities of such partnerships to carry out activities of the partnerships under this ,act3 7,a7 #aj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba4 7,b7 #aj1ajj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb4 7,c7 #aj1bjb1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc4 7,d7 #aj1cjf1jdj for fiscal year #bjbd4 7,e7 #aj1dab1afj for fiscal year #bjbe4 7,f7 #aj1ebj1djd for fiscal year #bjbf4 7#b7 ,distribution of amounts ,amounts made available under paragraph 7#a7 shall be divided evenly among the ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships designated under subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,availability of amounts ,amounts made available under paragraph 7#a7 shall remain available until expended4 ,b ,data and ,scientific ,coordination #abaa4 ,increased coordination among agencies with respect to data and monitoring 7a7 ,interagency ,ocean ,observation ,committee ,in addition to its responsibilities as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and in consultation with the associated advisory committee authorized by section #abcjd7;d7 of the ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjc7;d771 the ,interagency ,ocean ,observation ,committee shall-- 7#a7 work with international coordinating bodies1 as necessary1 to ensure robust1 direct measurements of the ,great ,lakes1 oceans1 bays1 estuaries1 and coasts1 including oceanographic data2 7#b7 coordinate supercomputing capacity1 data storage capacity1 and public access across agencies2 and 7#c7 support cross-agency and multi-platform synergy1 by coordinating overlapping data collection by satellites1 buoys1 submarines1 gliders1 vessels1 and other data collection vehicles and technologies4 7b7 ,federal ,geographic ,data ,committee ,in addition to its responsibilities as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and in consultation with the ,national ,geospatial ,advisory ,committee1 the ,federal ,geographic ,data ,committee shall-- 7#a7 work with international coordinating bodies1 as necessary1 to ensure robust1 continuous measurements of the ,great ,lakes1 oceans1 bays1 estuaries1 and coasts1 including satellite and geospatial data2 7#b7 coordinate supercomputing capacity1 data storage capacity1 and public access across agencies2 7#c7 develop and deploy cross-agency1 real-time1 standardized1 centralized1 archived1 open-source1 and publicly available databases 7using declassified information to the extent possible7 for all federally funded observational and model data1 using the example of the ,world ,ocean ,database2 and 7#d7 support new and old data and metadata certification1 quality assurance1 quality control1 integration1 and archiving4 7c7 ,interagency ,committee on ,ocean and ,coastal ,mapping ,in addition to its responsibilities as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and in consultation with its associated advisory panel authorized by section #abbjc7;g7 of the ,ocean and ,coastal ,mapping ,integration ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cejb7;g771 the ,interagency ,committee on ,ocean and ,coastal ,mapping shall-- 7#a7 work with international coordinating bodies1 as necessary1 to ensure robust1 continuous satellite and direct measurements of the ,great ,lakes1 oceans1 bays1 estuaries1 and coasts1 including bathymetric data2 7#b7 coordinate supercomputing capacity1 data storage capacity1 and public access across agencies2 7#c7 make recommendations on how to make data1 metadata1 and model output accessible to a broader public audience1 including through geographic information system layers1 graphics1 and other visuals2 and 7#d7 develop and initiate a research agenda to improve understanding of inundation risks to coastal areas as a result of the climate crisis and to meet the information needs of decision-makers as such decision-makers consider how to appropriately adapt and increase resilience to such effects4 #abab4 ,interagency ,ocean ,exploration ,committee 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,president shall establish a committee to promote the exploration and improved understanding of the oceans1 to be known as the ,interagency ,ocean ,exploration ,committee4 7b7 ,membership ,the ,interagency ,ocean ,exploration ,committee shall be composed of not fewer than #a senior-level representative from each of the following ,federal agencies3 7#a7 ,the ,department of the ,navy4 7#b7 ,the ,department of the ,interior4 7#c7 ,the ,department of ,commerce4 7#d7 ,the ,coast ,guard4 7#e7 ,the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 7#f7 ,the ,council on ,environmental ,quality4 7#g7 ,the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy4 7#h7 ,the ,department of ,state4 7#i7 ,the ,national ,science ,foundation4 7#aj7 ,the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration4 7#aa7 ,the ,subcommittee on ,ocean ,science and ,technology of the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council4 7#ab7 ,the elements of the intelligence community 7as defined in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc771 as the ,president considers appropriate4 7c7 ,duties ,the ,interagency ,ocean ,exploration ,committee shall-- 7#a7 cultivate public-private partnerships1 including with ,federal agencies1 academic institutions1 nongovernmental organizations1 technology companies1 and international partners1 to develop and deploy advanced technologies to explore and characterize the oceans2 and 7#b7 coordinate the application of existing innovative technologies and development of emerging technologies to promote the understanding1 mapping1 and collection of data describing the oceans and the changes the oceans are experiencing and are anticipated to experience in the future1 such as changes in temperature1 salinity1 oxygenation1 and acidity1 and the biological consequences of those changes4 #abac4 ,committee on ,ocean ,policy 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,executive ,office of the ,president a ,committee on ,ocean ,policy1 which-- 7#a7 succeeds the ,ocean ,policy ,committee established on ,june #ai1 #bjah1 by ,executive ,order #achdj 7#hc ,fed4 ,reg4 #bidca2 relating to ocean policy72 7#b7 shall continue the activities of that committee as it was in existence on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7#c7 shall carry out the functions described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,functions ,the ,committee on ,ocean ,policy shall-- 7#a7 facilitate coordination and integration of ,federal activities in ocean and coastal waters to inform ocean policy and identify priority ocean research1 technology1 and data needs2 7#b7 engage and collaborate with stakeholders1 including ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships1 to address ocean-related matters that may require interagency or intergovernmental solutions2 7#c7 evaluate threats to coastal communities from storm and sea level rise and define1 implement1 and coordinate needed policies and programs to advance national preparedness for and resilience to more severe storms and rising sea levels2 and 7#d7 coordinate ,federal agencies to ensure ,federal activities in ocean and coastal waters promote healthy ecosystems for fisheries and wildlife conservation that are resilient to the impacts of climate change and provide for climate benefits4 #abad4 ,building data sources 7a7 ,engaging ,indigenous1 subsistence1 and fishing communities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall establish opportunities to engage ,indigenous1 subsistence1 and fishing communities to understand the needs of those communities and to provide improved products and services that are practical and useful to those communities1 including collecting and integrating traditional ecological data and narrative records into national and regional datasets4 7#b7 ,data rights ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 consider issues relating to data ownership2 and 7,b7 ensure that ,indigenous1 subsistence1 and fishing communities retain any specific rights or ownership of data provided to ,federal agencies4 7b7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,report required ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report identifying potential opportunities to encourage voluntary actions and partnerships between the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration and non-,federal partners to increase and enhance data collection4 7#b7 ,opportunities for partnership ,the opportunities described in paragraph 7#a7 may include opportunities that can be pursued in conjunction with ,federal permits1 leases1 and other actions requiring ,federal approval or funding1 such as partnering with companies to acquire and share bathymetric data or supplying fishermen with sensors that can collect data through fishing gear4 #abae4 ,national sea level rise risk analysis 7a7 ,purposes ,the ,administrator shall establish a ,national ,coastal ,data ,information ,system to-- 7#a7 combine existing observations1 modeling1 predictions1 products and services into an integrated framework for producing and maintaining authoritative and timely data1 maps and information services which quantify and communicate coastal flood risk to the ,states2 7#b7 develop and strengthen partnerships with organizations that represent end users within coastal communities1 including other ,federal agencies1 to better assess information gaps and needs relating to the risk posed by the rising sea level2 and 7#c7 produce new information products and services1 targeted to end-user needs1 that allow coastal communities across the ,united ,states to plan for present and future coastal flood risk4 7b7 ,report ,the ,administrator shall1 not less than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section and every #c years thereafter1 provide the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives with a report containing holistic analysis of the need to expand observations1 modeling1 predictions1 products and services to-- 7#a7 improve the understanding of changing coastal flood risk1 including the impacts of sea level rise2 and 7#b7 track and report how observed rates of sea level rise compare to the sea level rise predictions published within the ,national ,climate ,assessments4 ,c ,digital ,coast #abba4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,coastal region ,the term coastal region means the area of ,united ,states waters extending inland from the shoreline to include coastal watersheds and seaward to the territorial sea4 7#b7 ,coastal ,state ,the term coastal ,state has the meaning given the term coastal state in section #cjd of the ,coastal ,zone ,management ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adec74 7#c7 ,federal ,geographic ,data ,committee ,the term ,federal ,geographic ,data ,committee means the interagency committee that promotes the coordinated development1 use1 sharing1 and dissemination of geospatial data on a national basis4 7#d7 ,remote sensing and other geospatial ,the term remote sensing and other geospatial means collecting1 storing1 retrieving1 or disseminating graphical or digital data depicting natural or manmade physical features1 phenomena1 or boundaries of the ,earth and any information related thereto1 including surveys1 maps1 charts1 satellite and airborne remote sensing data1 images1 ,li,d,a,r1 and services performed by professionals such as surveyors1 photogrammetrists1 hydrographers1 geodesists1 cartographers1 and other such services4 #abbb4 ,establishment of the ,digital ,coast 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall establish a program for the provision of an enabling platform that integrates geospatial data1 decision-support tools1 training1 and best practices to address coastal management issues and needs4 ,under the program1 the ,administrator shall strive to enhance resilient communities1 ecosystem values1 and coastal economic growth and development by helping communities address their issues1 needs1 and challenges through cost-effective and participatory solutions4 7#b7 ,designation ,the program established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be known as the ,digital ,coast 7in this section referred to as the program74 7b7 ,program requirements ,in carrying out the program1 the ,administrator shall ensure that the program provides data integration1 tool development1 training1 documentation1 dissemination1 and archiving by-- 7#a7 making data and resulting integrated products developed under this section readily accessible via the ,digital ,coast internet website of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 the ,geo,platform4gov and data4gov internet websites1 and such other information distribution technologies as the ,administrator considers appropriate2 7#b7 developing decision-support tools that use and display resulting integrated data and provide training on use of such tools2 7#c7 documenting such data to ,federal ,geographic ,data ,committee standards2 and 7#d7 archiving all raw data acquired under this title at the appropriate ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration data center or such other ,federal data center as the ,administrator considers appropriate4 7c7 ,coordination ,the ,administrator shall coordinate the activities carried out under the program to optimize data collection1 sharing and integration1 and to minimize duplication by-- 7#a7 consulting with coastal managers and decision-makers concerning coastal issues1 and sharing information and best practices1 as the ,administrator considers appropriate1 with-- 7,a7 coastal ,states2 7,b7 local and ,tribal governments2 and 7,c7 representatives of academia1 the private sector1 and nongovernmental organizations2 7#b7 consulting with other ,federal agencies1 including interagency committees1 on relevant ,federal activities1 including activities carried out under the ,ocean and ,coastal ,mapping ,integration ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja et seq471 the ,coastal ,zone ,management ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adea et seq471 the ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cfja et seq471 and the ,hydrographic ,services ,improvement ,act of #aiih 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #hib et seq472 7#c7 participating1 pursuant to section #baf of the ,e-,government ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-cdg2 #dd ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja note71 in the establishment of such standards and common protocols as the ,administrator considers necessary to assure the interoperability of remote sensing and other geospatial data with all users of such information within-- 7,a7 the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration2 7,b7 other ,federal agencies2 7,c7 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments2 and 7,d7 the private sector2 7#d7 coordinating with1 seeking assistance and cooperation of1 and providing liaison to the ,federal ,geographic ,data ,committee pursuant to ,office of ,management and ,budget ,circular ,a-#af and ,executive ,order ,no4 #abijf of ,april #aa1 #aiid 7#ei ,fed4 ,reg4 #agfga71 as amended by ,executive ,order ,no4 #acbhf of ,february #bh1 #bjjc 7#fh ,fed4 ,reg4 #ajfai72 and 7#e7 developing and maintaining a best practices document that sets out the best practices used by the ,administrator in carrying out the program and providing such document to the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey1 the ,corps of ,engineers1 and other relevant ,federal agencies4 7d7 ,filling needs and gaps ,in carrying out the program1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 maximize the use of remote sensing and other geospatial data collection activities conducted for other purposes and under other authorities2 7#b7 focus on filling data needs and gaps necessary to improve coastal management1 increase resilience1 and enhance decision making for coastal communities1 including with respect to areas that1 as of the date of enactment of this ,act1 were underserved by coastal data and the areas of the ,arctic that are under the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states2 7#c7 pursuant to the ,ocean and ,coastal ,mapping ,integration ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja et seq471 support continued improvement in existing efforts to coordinate the acquisition and integration of key data sets needed for coastal management and other purposes1 including-- 7,a7 coastal elevation data2 7,b7 land use and land cover data2 7,c7 socioeconomic and human use data2 7,d7 critical infrastructure data2 7,e7 structures data2 7,f7 living resources and habitat data2 7,g7 cadastral data2 and 7,h7 aerial imagery2 and 7#d7 integrate the priority supporting data set forth under paragraph 7#c7 with other available data for the benefit of the broadest measure of coastal resource management constituents and applications4 7e7 ,financial agreements and contracts 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the program1 the ,administrator-- 7,a7 may enter into financial agreements to carry out the program1 including-- 7i7 support to non-,federal entities that participate in implementing the program2 and 7ii7 grants1 cooperative agreements1 interagency agreements1 contracts1 or any other agreement on a reimbursable or non-reimbursable basis1 with other ,federal1 ,tribal1 ,state1 and local governmental and nongovernmental entities2 and 7,b7 may1 to the maximum extent practicable1 enter into such contracts with private sector entities for such products and services as the ,administrator determines may be necessary to collect1 process1 and provide remote sensing and other geospatial data and products for purposes of the program4 7#b7 ,fees 7,a7 ,assessment and collection ,the ,administrator may assess and collect fees to conduct any planned training1 workshop1 or conference that advances the purposes of the program4 7,b7 ,amounts ,the amount of a fee under this paragraph may not exceed the sum of costs incurred1 or expected to be incurred1 by the ,administrator as a direct result of the conduct of the training1 workshop1 or conference1 including for subsistence expenses incidental to the training1 workshop1 or conference1 as applicable4 7,c7 ,use of fees ,amounts collected by the ,administrator in the form of fees under this paragraph may be used to pay for-- 7i7 the costs incurred for conducting an activity described in subparagraph 7,a72 or 7ii7 the expenses described in subparagraph 7,b74 7#c7 ,survey and mapping ,contracts entered into under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall be considered surveying and mapping services as such term is used in and as such contracts are awarded by the ,administrator in accordance with the selection procedures in chapter #aa of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7f7 ,ocean economy ,the ,administrator may establish publicly available tools that track ocean and ,great ,lakes economy data for each coastal ,state4 ,d ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system #abda4 ,staggered terms for ,national ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system ,advisory ,committee ,section #abcjd7;d77#c77;,b7 of the ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjc7;d77#c77;,b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,members and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 members 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,staggered terms ,the ,administrator may appoint or reappoint a member for a partial term of #a or #b years in order to establish a system of staggered terms4 ,the ,administrator may appoint or reappoint a member under this clause only once4 ,a member appointed or reappointed to a partial term under this clause may not serve more than #a full term4 4 #abdb4 ,integrated coastal and ocean observation system cooperative agreements ,section #abcje7;a7 of the ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjd7;a77 is amended by inserting disburse appropriated funds to1 after agreements1 with14 #abdc4 ,reauthorization of ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system ,act of #bjji ,section #abcaa of the ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cfaj7 is amended by striking for fiscal years #bjji through #bjac such sums as are necessary and inserting #dg1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe4 #abdd4 ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency-,oceans 7a7 ,agreement ,not later than #de days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall seek to enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academy of ,sciences to conduct the comprehensive assessment under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,comprehensive assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,under an agreement between the ,administrator and the ,national ,academy of ,sciences under this section1 the ,national ,academy of ,sciences shall conduct a comprehensive assessment of the need for and feasibility of establishing an ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency-,oceans 7,,arpa-,o74 7#b7 ,elements ,the comprehensive assessment carried out pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an assessment of how an ,,arpa-,o could help overcome the long-term and high-risk technological barriers in the development of ocean technologies1 with the goal of enhancing the economic1 ecological1 and national security of the ,united ,states through the rapid development of technologies that result in-- 7i7 improved data collection1 monitoring1 and prediction of the ocean environment1 including sea ice conditions2 7ii7 overcoming barriers to the application of new and improved technologies1 such as high costs and scale of operational missions2 7iii7 improved management practices for protecting ecological sustainability2 7iv7 improved national security capacity2 7v7 improved technology for fishery population assessments2 7vi7 expedited processes between and among ,federal agencies to successfully identify1 transition1 and coordinate research and development output to operations1 applications1 commercialization1 and other uses2 and 7vii7 ensuring that the ,united ,states maintains a technological lead in developing and deploying advanced ocean technologies2 7,b7 an evaluation of the organizational structures under which an ,,arpa-,o could be organized1 which takes into account-- 7i7 best practices for new research programs2 7ii7 metrics and approaches for periodic program evaluation2 7iii7 capacity to fund and manage external research awards2 and 7iv7 options for oversight of the activity through a ,federal agency1 an interagency organization1 nongovernmental organization1 or other institutional arrangement2 and 7,c7 an estimation of the scale of investment necessary to pursue high priority ocean technology projects4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report on the comprehensive assessment conducted under subsection 7b74 ,e ,centralized ,website for ,resiliency ,grants #abea4 ,centralized website for resiliency grants 7a7 ,centralized website ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,administrator shall maintain a publicly available website that includes-- 7#a7 hyperlinks to all grants administered by the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration and hyperlinks to other ,federal agencies that offer similar grants to assist ,states and local communities with resiliency1 adaptation1 and mitigation of climate change and sea level rise2 and 7#b7 with respect to each such grant1 the contact information for an individual who can offer assistance to ,states and local government4 7b7 ,outreach ,the ,administrator shall conduct outreach activities to inform ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments of the resiliency1 adaptation1 and mitigation grants4 ,,xiii ,wetlands ,a ,coastal ,wetlands #acja4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,coastal wetland ,the term coastal wetland means estuarine vegetated coastal habitat1 including salt marsh1 seagrass1 mangrove1 and other vegetated marine habitats4 7#b7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given the term ,indian tribe in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#c7 ,natural infrastructure ,the term natural infrastructure means infrastructure that-- 7,a7 uses1 restores1 or emulates natural ecological processes2 and 7,b7 7i7 is created through the action of natural physical1 geological1 biological1 and chemical processes over time2 7ii7 is created by human design1 engineering1 and construction to emulate or act in concert with natural processes2 or 7iii7 involves the use of plants1 soils1 and other natural features1 including through the creation1 restoration1 or preservation of vegetated areas using materials appropriate to the region to manage stormwater and runoff1 to attenuate flooding and storm surges1 and for other related purposes4 7#d7 ,nonprofit organization ,the term nonprofit organization means an organization that is described in section #eja7;c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from tax under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code4 7#e7 ,program ,the term ,program means the ,coastal and ,estuary ,resilience ,grant ,program as established by section #acjb4 7#f7 ,restoration ,the term restoration means renewing1 enhancing1 or replacing degraded1 damaged1 vulnerable1 or destroyed wetlands to improve the long-term ecosystem function and resilience through active human intervention and action1 such as-- 7,a7 improving hydrological conditions 7such as by removing tidal barriers1 improving connectivity1 or changing water levels72 7,b7 altering sediment supply 7such as through the beneficial use of dredge material1 thin-layer spraying1 or reconnecting river sediment72 7,c7 changing salinity characteristics2 7,d7 improving water quality 7such as by reducing excess nutrients1 sedimentation1 or contaminants72 7,e7 planting of native plants1 removal of invasive species1 and other improved management practices2 7,f7 controlling erosion of wetland edges2 and 7,g7 enabling future inland migration as sea levels rise1 including through the enhancement of adjacent fresh-water wetlands4 #acjb4 ,coastal and ,estuary ,resilience ,grant ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator shall establish a program1 to be known as the ,coastal and ,estuary ,resilience ,grant ,program1 under which the ,secretary awards grants to entities that are eligible under subsection 7b7 to fund coastal wetland restoration and natural infrastructure projects that are eligible under subsection 7c74 7b7 ,eligible entities ,an entity is eligible to apply for a grant under the ,program if the entity is an institution of higher education1 a nonprofit organization1 a ,state or local government1 or an ,indian ,tribe4 7c7 ,eligible projects ,a project is eligible for a grant under the ,program if the project is designed to-- 7#a7 reduce net greenhouse gases through-- 7,a7 the long-term sequestration of additional carbon dioxide through-- 7i7 the active restoration of degraded coastal wetland2 and 7ii7 the protection of threatened coastal wetland2 7,b7 the halting of ongoing carbon dioxide emissions1 and the resumption of the natural rate of carbon capture1 through the restoration of drained coastal wetland2 or 7,c7 the halting of ongoing methane emissions1 and the resumption of the natural rate of carbon storage1 through the restoration of formerly tidal wetland that has lost tidal connectivity and become fresh wetland 7commonly known as impounded wetland72 or 7#b7 provide for ecosystem adaptation to the effects of sea level rise and other climate effects through-- 7,a7 facilitating landward migration of wetlands in response to rising sea levels2 or 7,b7 enhancing ecosystem resilience to flooding1 ocean acidification1 or coastal storms4 7d7 ,grant evaluation criteria ,in reviewing applications for grants under the ,program1 the ,administrator shall give priority to projects that exhibit the highest potential to-- 7#a7 mitigate greenhouse gas emissions long-term by-- 7,a7 reducing greenhouse gas emissions2 or 7,b7 capturing and storing greenhouse gases2 7#b7 reinforce ecosystem resilience and adaptation by-- 7,a7 preparing for sea level rise in order to reduce vulnerability to sea level rise and erosion2 7,b7 supporting resilience against flooding and sea level rise2 or 7,c7 restoring or enhancing ecosystem function2 or 7#c7 provide economic and social co-benefits by-- 7,a7 reducing the potential impact and damage of storms on the built environment2 7,b7 advancing environmental justice by reducing the disproportionate impacts of environmental hazards on communities of color1 ,indigenous communities1 and low-income communities2 7,c7 providing jobs in coastal communities2 7,d7 prioritizing natural infrastructure2 7,e7 incorporating collaborative partnerships2 or 7,f7 involving local communities in project planning and implementation4 7e7 ,eligible costs ,a grant awarded under the ,program shall be available for all phases of the development1 implementation1 and monitoring of projects that are eligible under subsection 7c71 including-- 7#a7 preliminary community engagement1 planning1 and prioritization2 7#b7 preliminary design and site assessment1 including-- 7,a7 assessments of feasibility2 7,b7 planning2 and 7,c7 community engagement2 7#c7 final design and permitting2 7#d7 restoration and project implementation2 and 7#e7 monitoring1 reporting1 and stewardship4 7f7 ,reporting 7#a7 ,in general ,an entity that receives a grant under the ,program for a project shall-- 7,a7 collect data on the development and implementation of the project and stewardship following completion of the project2 and 7,b7 submit that data to the ,administrator for inclusion in the database required by section #acjc7;a74 7#b7 ,report after project completion ,not later than #a year after the completion of a project for which a grant is provided under the ,program1 the entity that received the grant shall submit to the ,administrator a report on the outputs1 outcomes1 and impacts of the project1 including with respect to-- 7,a7 the amount of area restored2 7,b7 the estimated net climate benefit2 7,c7 benefits to nearby communities2 and 7,d7 involvement of partners and communities4 7g7 ,monitoring ,the ,administrator shall establish guidelines providing for monitoring a project for which a grant is provided under the ,program for the #aj-year period after the grant is awarded4 7h7 ,role of ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation ,in carrying out the ,program1 the ,administrator may consult1 partner1 or otherwise coordinate with the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation established by section #b7;a7 of the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation ,establishment ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cgja7;a774 #acjc4 ,data collection 7a7 ,database 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall maintain a coastal wetland restoration database to collect information about projects that receive grants under the ,program4 7#b7 ,design ,the ,administrator shall design the database required by paragraph 7#a7 to collect performance metrics on the development and implementation of projects that receive grants under the ,program and stewardship following completion of such projects to evaluate the success of those projects and inform the design of future projects in an adaptive manner4 7#c7 ,included metrics ,the database required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include standardized metrics for reporting such as-- 7,a7 acres restored1 protected1 or created2 7,b7 habitat type2 7,c7 restoration technique2 7,d7 estimated net greenhouse gas reduction effect2 7,e7 jobs created2 7,f7 quantified ecosystem services2 7,g7 the economic benefits of wetlands2 and 7,h7 other metrics selected by the ,administrator4 7#d7 ,public availability ,the ,administrator shall make products of the database publicly available and disseminate important findings to the public4 7b7 ,inventory of coastal wetland ,the ,administrator shall compile an inventory of coastal wetland4 #acjd4 ,outreach and technical assistance ,the ,administrator shall establish a technical assistance program to help entities outside of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration in all phases of coastal wetland restoration project work1 including outreach to potential applicants for grants under section #acjb4 #acje4 ,annual restoration and funding 7a7 ,acreage requirements ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary of ,commerce shall award grants under the ,program to conduct coastal wetland restoration on #a1ejj1jjj acres over #aj years4 7b7 ,funding ,for each of fiscal years #bjba-bjbe1 there is authorized to be appropriated #bjj1jjj1jjj to remain available until expended for the ,administrator to carry out this subtitle4 #acjf4 ,prevailing wage requirement ,any contractor or subcontractor entering into a service contract in connection with a project under the ,program shall-- 7#a7 be treated as a ,federal contractor or subcontractor for purposes of chapter #fg of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,mc,namara-,o',hara ,service ,contract ,act of #aife72 and 7#b7 pay each class of employee employed by the contractor or subcontractor wages and fringe benefits at rates in accordance with prevailing rates for the class in the locality1 or1 where a collective-bargaining agreement covers the employee1 in accordance with the rates provided for in the agreement1 including prospective wage increases provided for in the agreement4 #acjg4 ,department of the ,interior coastal wetland restoration2 funding 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall conduct coastal wetland restoration on land managed by the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service or the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service to achieve at least #a of the following3 7#a7 ,the sequestration of additional carbon dioxide through-- 7,a7 the active restoration of degraded coastal wetland2 and 7,b7 the protection of threatened coastal wetland4 7#b7 ,the halting of ongoing carbon dioxide emissions1 and the resumption of the natural rate of carbon capture1 through the restoration of drained coastal wetland4 7#c7 ,the halting of ongoing methane emissions1 and the resumption of the natural rate of carbon storage1 through the restoration of formerly tidal wetland that has lost tidal connectivity and become fresh wetland 7commonly known as impounded wetland74 7b7 ,funding 7#a7 ,in general ,for each fiscal year1 there is authorized to be appropriated-- 7,a7 for coastal wetland restoration on land managed by the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service #bjj1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 for coastal wetland restoration on land managed by the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service #bjj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,receipt and acceptance ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall be entitled to receive1 shall accept1 and shall use to carry out this section in accordance with paragraph 7#a7 the funds transferred under that paragraph1 without further appropriation4 ,,xiv ,measures to ,address ,greenhouse ,gas ,pollution ,from ,shipping ,vessels #adja4 ,greenhouse gas emissions from shipping 7a7 ,application ,the monitoring1 reporting1 and verification requirements of this section shall apply to all vessels of #e1jjj gross tons or more calling at1 leaving1 or transiting between1 or at berth at1 ports in the ,united ,states1 regardless of flag4 7b7 ,vessel reporting ,a vessel shall measure and monitor on a per-voyage basis1 and report to the ,administrator and to the vessel's flag-,state on an annual basis1 the following metrics3 7#a7 ,total ,,co#b emitted by the vessel inside the ,united ,states exclusive economic zone4 7#b7 ,average ,,co#b emissions per transport work1 defined as g,c,o#b_/tonne-nautical mile1 and average ,,co#b emissions per distance1 defined as g,c,o#b_/nautical-mile4 7c7 ,acceptable methods for measuring1 monitoring1 and reporting 7#a7 ,the ,secretary shall develop a list of acceptable methods for measuring1 monitoring1 and reporting metrics listed in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,the ,secretary1 to the maximum extent practicable1 shall ensure consistency of such methods with similar reporting schemes developed by the ,european ,union and the ,international ,maritime ,organization to reduce any duplicative burden on shippers4 7#c7 ,acceptable methods included in the list could include the following3 7,a7 ,bunker ,delivery ,note 7,,bdn7 and periodic stocktakes of fuel tanks4 7,b7 ,bunker fuel tank monitoring on board4 7,c7 ,flowmeters for applicable combustion processes4 7,d7 ,direct ,,co#b emissions measurements4 7d7 ,annual report by ,secretary ,the ,secretary shall publish an annual report on emissions from vessels covered under this section1 accompanied by an explanation intended to facilitate public understanding of the vessel shipping sector's ,,co#b emissions and energy efficiency4 7e7 ,regulations ,before promulgation of regulations under this section1 reports issued under this section shall be reviewed to ensure that regulatory changes will not create the risk of increased ,,co#b emissions4 #adjb4 ,quiet ,seas and ,clear ,skies ,vessel ,speed ,reduction ,award ,program 7a7 ,findings ,the ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 #di marine mammal species are considered depleted under the ,marine ,mammal ,protection ,act of #aigb1 and of those species1 #db are listed as threatened or endangered under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc4 7#b7 ,climate change is altering marine mammal migration routes and timing4 7#c7 ,hundreds of threatened and endangered marine mammals1 including ,north ,atlantic right whales and blue whales1 die from vessel strikes each year4 7#d7 ,underwater noise generated by vessels has increased significantly since #aiej1 impeding foraging1 breeding1 communication1 and other behaviors of marine animals1 including of threatened species and endangered species4 7#e7 ,slower ship speeds reduce the lethality of vessel strikes on marine life1 moderate underwater noise1 and provide climate benefits through reduced fuel consumption and lower particulate emissions4 7#f7 ,in #bjai1 the ,vessel ,speed ,reduction ,program in the ,santa ,barbara ,channel region and the ,san ,francisco ,bay region saved over #ag1jjj metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions1 with #cdi vessels from #ae different companies slowing their speeds for over #ii1jjj nautical miles4 7b7 ,in general ,not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall establish the ,quiet ,seas and ,clear ,skies ,program 7in this section referred to as the ,program7 to-- 7#a7 reduce air pollution1 harmful underwater vessel noise1 and the risk of fatal marine mammal ship strikes by encouraging voluntary reduction in the speed of eligible vessels operating within the ,exclusive ,economic ,zone of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 annually award ,quiet ,seas and ,clear ,skies ,excellence ,awards under subsection 7d7 for verified successful participation in1 and compliance with1 the ,program by shipping companies4 7c7 ,program requirements ,the ,administrator shall develop and publish in the ,federal ,register requirements for voluntary participation in the ,program by eligible shipping companies1 including the following3 7#a7 ,program area ,geographic areas covered by the ,program shall include all waters of the ,united ,states ,exclusive ,economic ,zone1 except for areas specified in section #hjb of this ,act4 7#b7 ,fleet requirement ,at least #ge percent of eligible vessels owned by a shipping company must participate and be in compliance with paragraph 7#c7 in order to be eligible for an ,award under subsection 7d74 7#c7 ,speed limits ,the ,administrator shall1 based upon the best available scientific information and meaningful consultation with the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard1 shipping companies1 and experts in air quality and marine mammal conservation1 prescribe maximum speeds by engine tier for eligible vessels participating in the ,program1 except when directed by the ,coast ,guard to proceed in excess of the speed requirements of the ,program for safety purposes1 that would-- 7,a7 obtain a significant reduction in greenhouse gas and particulate pollution emissions from shipping vessels2 7,b7 protect marine life2 and 7,c7 reduce ocean noise4 7#d7 ,certification ,the ,administrator shall establish protocols for shipping companies to certify compliance with the ,program requirement to be eligible for an ,award under subsection 7d74 7d7 ,annual awards ,under the ,program1 the ,director shall annually award ,quiet ,seas and ,clear ,skies ,excellence ,awards to shipping companies whose fleets that have participated in1 and complied with the requirements of1 the ,program during the preceding year4 7e7 ,official seal ,the ,administrator shall create an official seal to be recognized as the symbol of excellence in compliance with the ,program1 that-- 7#a7 may be used by shipping companies with eligible vessels for which a ,quiet ,seas and ,clear ,skies ,excellence ,award is awarded under this section2 7#b7 includes the name of the shipping company2 and 7#c7 includes the year for which such ,award was made4 7f7 ,limitations ,nothing in this section shall be construed to-- 7#a7 require participation in the ,program2 or 7#b7 authorize any action that affects navigation safety4 7g7 ,definition of eligible vessel ,in this section1 the term eligible vessel means a vessel greater than or equal to #fe feet in overall length4 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,to carry out this section there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator to carry out this section #d1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe4 ,,xv ,studies and ,reports #aeja4 ,deep sea mining ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall seek to enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academies to conduct a comprehensive assessment and approximate quantification of the greenhouse gas emissions associated with deep seabed mining1 including emissions possible from the release of greenhouse gases sequestered in the seabed4 #aejb4 ,national ,academies assessment of oceanic blue carbon ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall seek to enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academies to conduct a comprehensive assessment of oceanic blue carbon1 including-- 7#a7 the impacts of marine species decline on carbon sequestration potential in ocean ecosystems1 an estimate of the global carbon dioxide mitigation potential of protecting or recovering populations of fish and marine mammals1 and the ecological considerations of such conservation strategies2 7#b7 an analysis of the geologic stores of carbon in the deep seafloor environment1 including current and potential natural long-term carbon storage1 identification of gaps in scientific understanding regarding such geologic carbon storage2 and 7#c7 the potential impacts to oceanic blue carbon storage by human activities including energy development activities1 deep sea mining1 deep sea carbon capture technology1 and other disturbances to the sea floor4 #aejc4 ,ocean climate impacts and action report 7a7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 in coordination with all other relevant agencies1 shall submit to ,congress a report on the impacts of climate change on the ocean and on coastal ecosystems and the steps the ,united ,states is taking to minimize such impacts4 ,such report shall include consolidated data from all line offices in the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 and from other relevant ,federal agencies and sources4 7b7 ,impacts ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include baseline information as well as trends1 in a format that can be compared from year to year1 on ocean and coastal impacts including-- 7#a7 changes and the rate of change of p,h levels and acidity in the coastal and ocean waters of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 average sea surface temperatures in the ,united ,states exclusive economic zone2 7#c7 average sea floor temperatures in the ,united ,states exclusive economic zone2 7#d7 average sea level rise2 7#e7 number and duration of marine heat waves occurring in the ,united ,states exclusive economic zone2 7#f7 number1 duration1 location1 and the attributable cause of harmful algal blooms occurring in the coastal and ocean waters of the ,united ,states2 7#g7 number1 duration1 size and location of hypoxic zones occurring in the coastal and ocean waters of the ,united ,states2 7#h7 number and location of coral bleaching events in the ,united ,states exclusive economic zone2 7#i7 estimates of coral cover loss in the ,united ,states exclusive economic zone2 7#aj7 number1 location1 and severity of hurricanes impacting the ,united ,states2 7#aa7 number1 location1 and duration of coastal flooding events2 7#ab7 changes in coastal land cover and other ecosystem changes as a result of inundation1 erosion1 storms1 and sea level rise2 and 7#ac7 changes in marine species abundance and distribution as a result of ocean warming1 acidification1 and other impacts of climate change4 #aejd4 ,report on the ecological and economic effects of high seas fishing in the ocean areas beyond national jurisdiction 7,,abnj7 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall seek to enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academies under which the ,national ,academies shall-- 7#a7 study the challenges and opportunities associated with implementing a global moratorium on high seas commercial fishing2 7#b7 evaluate the ecological1 social1 and economic effects of a global moratorium on high seas commercial fishing2 7#c7 estimate the scope and volume of illegal1 unregulated1 and unreported 7,,iuu7 fishing occurring on the high seas fishing2 7#d7 evaluate the percentage of ,united ,states seafood imports originating from ,high ,seas fishing1 from both legally reported and ,,iuu fishing2 and 7#e7 evaluate the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the high seas fishing and high seas fishing fleets4 7b7 ,elements ,the study and evaluation conducted pursuant to the agreement entered into under subsection 7a7 shall address-- 7#a7 the feasibility of implementing a global moratorium on high seas commercial fishing1 including-- 7,a7 legal authorities that exist under the ,united ,nations ,convention on the ,law of the ,sea and other implementation instruments to implement a moratorium on high seas commercial fishing2 7,b7 the nations and vessels likely to refuse or otherwise fail to comply with such a moratorium1 including estimates of catch levels by those nations and vessels relative to overall international catch2 and 7,c7 available enforcement mechanisms and surveillance technology that could be used to enforce such a moratorium2 and 7#b7 the range of effects that would be expected to result from a moratorium on high seas commercial fishing1 including-- 7,a7 identification of fish stocks that would be affected1 changes in exploitation of those stocks1 and net effect on the biomass of those stocks2 7,b7 ecosystem effects on non-target species1 including marketable and non-marketable bycatch1 forage species1 corals1 other invertebrates1 marine mammals1 and sea turtles2 7,c7 changes in global carbon emissions from reduced fishing vessel transits and from increased fish carbon capture and improved high seas ecosystem functioning2 7,d7 amounts of subsidies that support high seas commercial fishing by the top #ab nations that currently conduct high seas fishing by volume2 7,e7 effects on global fisheries revenues and profits overall and the effects on fisheries revenues and profits for developing nations2 7,f7 effects on seafood availability for ,united ,states consumers2 7,g7 effects on revenues and profits for domestic fishermen2 and 7,h7 effects on the scope and volume of ,,iuu fishing occurring on the high seas4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,the agreement entered into under subsection 7a7 shall require the ,national ,academies to submit to the ,secretary of ,commerce1 not later than #b years after entering into the agreement1 a report that describes the results of the study and evaluation conducted pursuant to the agreement4 7#b7 ,public availability ,the ,secretary of commerce shall publish the report received under paragraph 7#a7 on a public website4 #aeje4 ,national ,academies assessment of public access to the coasts ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall seek to enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academies to conduct a comprehensive assessment on public access to the ,nation's coasts1 including the ,great ,lakes' coasts4 ,the assessment shall include-- 7#a7 an analysis of the existing quantity and quality of public access points to the coasts by state1 including both recreational and commercial 7working waterfront7 access2 7#b7 opportunities and barriers faced by low income communities1 communities of color1 ,tribal communities1 ,indigenous communities1 and rural communities for access to the coasts2 7#c7 the likely impact of sea level rise and extreme weather on public access points to and access along the coasts2 and 7#d7 ,federal mechanisms for preventing the loss of access1 for mitigating such loss when it occurs1 and for increasing the quantity1 quality1 and affordability of public access to the coasts for both recreational and commercial activities4 #aejf4 ,study examining the impact of ocean acidification and other environmental stressors on estuarine environments 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall make appropriate arrangements with the ,national ,academies under which the ,national ,academies shall conduct a study that-- 7#a7 examines the existing science of ocean acidification in coastal environments2 7#b7 examines the challenges to studying ocean acidification and the combined effect of ocean acidification and other environment stressors in coastal environments2 7#c7 provides recommendations for improving future research with respect to ocean acidification in coastal environments2 and 7#d7 identifies pathways for applying science in management and mitigation decisions relating to ocean acidification in coastal environments4 7b7 ,contents of study ,the study conducted under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 the behavior of the carbonate system within coastal environments2 7#b7 the interactions of the carbonate system with other biotic and abiotic characteristics of coastal ecosystems2 7#c7 how environmental and anthropogenic changes or disturbances1 such as nutrient runoff and water pollution1 could affect abiotic and biotic processes within coastal ecosystems2 7#d7 how coastal biotic and abiotic processes will be affected under predicted environmental changes2 7#e7 the current state of data collection1 interpretation1 storage1 and retrieval and observational infrastructure of abiotic and biotic parameters in coastal ecosystems2 7#f7 the gaps that exist in understanding the socio-economic and health impacts of ocean acidification in coastal ecosystems2 7#g7 future directions for scientific research2 and 7#h7 pathways for applying science in management and mitigation decisions4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #bd months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 in entering into an arrangement under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall request that the ,national ,academies submit to ,congress a report detailing the findings of the study4