,i #aaf? ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #hfcb ,,9 ,,! ,,h\se ,,( ,,repres5tatives ,octob] #bj1 #bjbj,mr4 ,grijalva 7= himself1 ,mr4 ,huffman1 ,mr4 ,l[5?al1 ,mr4 ,lev9 ( ,cali=nia1 ,mr4 ,neguse1 ,ms4 ,haal&1 ,mr4 ,sablan1 ,mr4 ,mc,eachin1 ,mr4 ,case1 ,mrs4 ,d+ell1 ,ms4 ,ca/or ( ,florida1 ,ms4 ,bonamici1 ,ms4 ,br[nley ( ,cali=nia1 & ,ms4 ,johnson ( ,texas7 introduc$ ! foll[+ bill2 :i* 0 ref]r$ to ! ,committee on ,natural ,res\rces1 & 9 addition to ! ,committees on ,sci5ce1 ,space1 & ,te*nology1 ,h\se ,adm9i/ration1 ,ways & ,means1 ,transportation & ,infra/ructure1 & ,=eign ,affairs1 = a p]iod to be subsequ5tly det]m9$ by ! ,speak]1 9 ea* case = consid]ation ( su* provisions z fall )9 ! jurisdiction ( ! committee conc]n$ ,a ,,bill ,to direct ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration1 to provide = ocean-bas$ climate solutions to r$uce c>bon emissions & global w>m+2 to make coa/al communities m resili5t2 & to provide = ! cons]vation & re/oration ( ocean & coa/al habitats1 biodiv]sity1 & m>9e mammal & fi% populations2 & = o!r purposes4 #a4 ,%ort title2 table ( cont5ts 7a7 ,%ort title ,?is ,act may be cit$ z ! ,ocean-,bas$ ,climate ,solutions ,act ( #bjbj4 7b7 ,table ( cont5ts ,! table ( cont5ts = ?is ,act is ! foll[+3 ,sec4 #a4 ,%ort title2 table ( cont5ts4,sec4 #b4 ,def9itions4,title ,i--,m>9e & ,coa/al ,blue ,carbon,sec4 #aja4 ,blue ,c>bon ,program4,sec4 #ajb4 ,national map ( coa/al & m>9e blue c>bon ecosy/ems4,sec4 #ajc4 ,report on blue c>bon 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4,sec4 #ajd4 ,blue ,c>bon ,p>tn]%ip ,grant ,program4,sec4 #aje4 ,integrat$ pilot programs to protect & re/ore degrad$ coa/al blue c>bon ecosy/ems4,sec4 #ajf4 ,int]ag5cy work+ gr\p4,sec4 #ajg4 ,coa/al c>bon areas ( significance4,sec4 #ajh4 ,au?orization ( ,smi?sonian ,in/itution blue c>bon activities4,sec4 #aji4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4,sec4 #aaj4 ,def9itions4,title ,,ii--,m>9e ,protect$ ,areas,sec4 #bja4 ,policy4,sec4 #bjb4 ,int]ag5cy ,task ,=ce4,sec4 #bjc4 ,initiate designation process = successful sanctu>y nom9ations & te*nical corrections to ! ,national ,m>9e ,sanctu>ies ,act4,sec4 #bjd4 ,increas$ protection = deep sea corals4,sec4 #bje4 ,m>9e biodiv]sity gap analysis4,title ,,iii--,(f%ore ,energy,subtitle ,a--,oil & ,gas ,leas+ 9 ! ,out] ,cont95tal ,%elf ,sec4 #cja4 ,prohibition ( oil & gas leas+ 9 all areas ( ! ,out] ,cont95tal ,%elf4,subtitle ,b--,(f%ore ,r5ewable ,energy,sec4 #caa4 ,s5se ( ,congress on ! importance ( (f%ore w9d en]gy4,sec4 #cab4 ,national (f%ore w9d goals4,sec4 #cac4 ,remov+ roadblocks = data %>+4,sec4 #cad4 ,increas+ fund+ = sci5tific rese>*4,sec4 #cae4 ,ext5d+ collaboration ) indu/ry4,sec4 #caf4 ,develop+ /rategies to protect wildlife4,sec4 #cag4 ,(f%ore w9d = ! ,t]ritories4,sec4 #cah4 ,m>9e en]gy rese>*4,sec4 #cai4 ,increas+ fund+ = coa/al cons]vation & resili5ce4,title ,,iv--,climate-,ready ,fi%]ies1 ,effici5t ,fi%]y ,vessels1 & ,buy ,am]ican ,seafood,sec4 #dja4 ,s5se ( ,congress4,sec4 #djb4 ,caught 9 ! ,,usa4,sec4 #djc4 ,elim9ate fi% subsidies 9 trade agreem5ts4,sec4 #djd4 ,fuel effici5t fi%+ vessels4,sec4 #dje4 ,climate & fi%]ies rese>* & managem5t program4,sec4 #djf4 ,climate-ready fi%]ies innovation program4,sec4 #djg4 ,%ift+ ,/ocks ,task ,=ce4,sec4 #djh4 ,ess5tial fi% habitat consultation4,sec4 #dji4 ,ocean ,aquaculture ,rese>* & ,policy ,program4,title ,v--,coa/al ,b>ri] ,res\rce ,act ,amendments,sec4 #eja4 ,undevelop$ coa/al b>ri]4,sec4 #ejb4 ,coa/al haz>d pilot project4,sec4 #ejc4 ,report on exp&+ ,coa/al ,b>ri] ,res\rces ,act to ! ,pacific ,coa/1 includ+ ,pacific ,t]ritories & ,freely ,associat$ ,/ates4,sec4 #ejd4 ,require disclosure to prospective buy]s t prop]ty is 9 ! ,coa/al ,b>ri] ,res\rces ,sy/em4,sec4 #eje4 ,improve ,f$]al ag5cy compliance ) ,coa/al ,b>ri] ,res\rces ,act4,sec4 #ejf4 ,excess ,f$]al prop]ty4,sec4 #ejg4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4,title ,,vi--,coa/al ,zone ,managem5t ,act amendments,sec4 #fja4 ,grants to fur!r a*ievem5t ( ,tribal coa/al zone objectives4,sec4 #fjb4 ,eligibility ( ,di/rict ( ,columbia = ,f$]al fund+ "u ! ,coa/al ,zone ,managem5t ,act ( #aigb4,sec4 #fjc4 ,coa/al & ,e/u>9e ,l& ,cons]vation ,program4,sec4 #fjd4 ,coa/al ,zone ,managem5t ,fund4,sec4 #fje4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4,sec4 #fjf4 ,am5dm5ts to ,national ,e/u>9e ,rese>* ,res]ve ,sy/em program4,title ,,vii--,insul> ,affairs,sec4 #gja4 ,def9itions4,sec4 #gjb4 ,coa/al managem5t te*nical assi/ance & report4,sec4 #gjc4 ,climate ,*ange ,insul> ,rese>* ,grant ,program4,sec4 #gjd4 ,extreme wea!r & climate outrea* to insul> areas4,sec4 #gje4 ,coral reefs4,sec4 #gjf4 ,ocean & ,coa/al ,mapp+ ,integration ,act4,sec4 #gjg4 ,(fice ( ,insul> ,affairs ,te*nical ,assi/ance ,program4,sec4 #gjh4 ,disa/] relief ,f$]al co/-%>e waiv]4,title ,,viii--,/r5g!n+ ,m>9e ,mammal ,conservation,sec4 #hja4 ,cons]vation ( m>9e mammals adv]sely affect$ by climate *ange4,sec4 #hjb4 ,vessel spe$ re/rictions 9 m>9e mammal habitat4,sec4 #hjc4 ,monitor+ ocean noise = m>9e mammal heal?4,sec4 #hjd4 ,grants = seaports to e/abli% programs to r$uce ! impacts ( vessel traffic & port op]ations on m>9e mammals4,title ,,ix--,int]national ,agreem5ts1 ,ef=ts 9 ! ,arctic1 & ,bureau ( ,indian ,affairs ,tribal ,resili5ce ,program,subtitle ,a--,int]national ,agreements,sec4 #ija4 ,unit$ ,nations ,conv5tion on ! ,law ( ! ,sea4,subtitle ,b--,ef=ts 9 ! ,arctic,sec4 #iaa4 ,re9/atem5t ( ,executive ,ord] #acged2 ,nor!rn ,b]+ ,sea ,climate ,resili5ce ,area4,sec4 #iab4 ,plan = ! ,unit$ ,/ates to cut black c>bon emissions to #cc p]c5t bel[ #bjac levels by #bjbe4,subtitle ,c--,bureau ( ,indian ,affairs ,tribal ,resili5ce ,program,sec4 #iba4 ,bureau ( ,indian ,affairs ,tribal ,resili5ce ,program4,title ,x--,coa/al ,resili5cy & ,adaptation,sec4 #ajja4 ,liv+ ,%orel9e ,grant ,program4,sec4 #ajjb4 ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration ,rese>* ,programs4,sec4 #ajjc4 ,grants = recov]+ oy/]s4,sec4 #ajjd4 ,improvem5ts to ! ,national ,oceans & ,coa/al ,security ,act4,sec4 #ajje4 ,%ovel-ready re/oration grants = coa/l9es & fi%]ies4,sec4 #ajjf4 ,/rategic ,climate ,*ange ,relocation ,initiative & ,program4,title ,,xi--,ocean ,heal?3 ,ocean ,acidification & ,h>mful ,algal ,blooms,subtitle ,a--,coa/al ,communities ,ocean ,acidification ,act ,sec4 #aaja4 ,/ate & ,unit$ ,/ates def9$4,sec4 #aajb4 ,coa/al community vuln]ability assessm5t4,subtitle ,b--,ocean ,acidification ,act ,sec4 #aaaa4 ,prize competitions4,subtitle ,c--,,coa/ ,rese>* ,act ,sec4 #aaba4 ,purposes4,sec4 #aabb4 ,def9itions4,sec4 #aabc4 ,int]ag5cy work+ gr\p4,sec4 #aabd4 ,/rategic rese>* plan4,sec4 #aabe4 ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration ocean acidification activities4,sec4 #aabf4 ,national ,sci5ce ,f\ndation ocean acidification activities4,sec4 #aabg4 ,national ,a]onautics & ,space ,adm9i/ration ocean acidification activities4,sec4 #aabh4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4,subtitle ,d--,s\? ,florida ,clean ,coa/al ,wat]s ,sec4 #aaca4 ,s\? ,florida h>mful algal blooms & hypoxia assessm5t & action plan4,subtitle ,e--,protect+ ,local ,communities f ,h>mful ,algal ,blooms ,sec4 #aada4 ,algal blooms4,subtitle ,f--,h>mful ,algal ,bloom ,ess5tial ,=eca/+ ,sec4 #aaea4 ,designat+ c]ta9 h>mful algal bloom s]vices z except$ s]vices "u ! ,anti-,defici5cy ,act4,sec4 #aaeb4 ,c5t]s ( ,excell5ce 9 ,h>mful ,algal ,bloom ,rese>*1 ,prev5tion1 ,response1 & ,mitigation4,title ,,xii--,national ,ocean ,policy1 ,data1 & ,coord9at$ ,website = ,grant ,programs,subtitle ,a--,regional ,ocean ,p>tn]%ips ,sec4 #abja4 ,f9d+s2 s5se ( ,congress2 purposes4,sec4 #abjb4 ,regional ,ocean ,p>tn]%ips4,subtitle ,b--,data & ,sci5tific ,coordination,sec4 #abaa4 ,increas$ coord9ation among ag5cies ) respect to data & monitor+4,sec4 #abab4 ,int]ag5cy ,ocean ,exploration ,committee4,sec4 #abac4 ,committee on ,ocean ,policy4,sec4 #abad4 ,build+ data s\rces4,sec4 #abae4 ,national sea level rise risk analysis4,subtitle ,c--,digital ,coa/ ,sec4 #abba4 ,def9itions4,sec4 #abbb4 ,e/abli%m5t ( ! ,digital ,coa/4,subtitle ,d--,integrat$ ,coa/al & ,ocean ,obs]vation ,sy/em ,sec4 #abda4 ,/agg]$ t]ms = ,national ,integrat$ ,coa/al & ,ocean ,obs]vation ,sy/em ,advisory ,committee4,sec4 #abdb4 ,integrat$ coa/al & ocean obs]vation sy/em coop]ative agreem5ts4,sec4 #abdc4 ,reau?orization ( ,integrat$ ,coa/al & ,ocean ,obs]vation ,sy/em ,act ( #bjji4,sec4 #abdd4 ,advanc$ ,rese>* ,projects ,ag5cy-,oceans4,subtitle ,e--,c5traliz$ ,website = ,resili5cy ,grants,sec4 #abea4 ,c5traliz$ website = resili5cy grants4,title ,,xiii--,wetlands,subtitle ,a--,coa/al ,wetl&s ,sec4 #acja4 ,def9itions4,sec4 #acjb4 ,coa/al & ,e/u>y ,resili5ce ,grant ,program4,sec4 #acjc4 ,data collection4,sec4 #acjd4 ,outrea* & te*nical assi/ance4,sec4 #acje4 ,annual re/oration & fund+4,sec4 #acjf4 ,prevail+ wage requirem5t4,sec4 #acjg4 ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior coa/al wetl& re/oration2 fund+4,title ,,xiv--,measures to ,address ,gre5h\se ,gas ,pollution ,f ,%ipp+ ,vessels,sec4 #adja4 ,gre5h\se gas emissions f %ipp+4,sec4 #adjb4 ,quiet ,seas & ,cle> ,skies ,vessel ,spe$ ,r$uction ,aw>d ,program4,title ,,xv--,/udies & ,reports,sec4 #aeja4 ,deep sea m9+4,sec4 #aejb4 ,national ,academies assessm5t ( oceanic blue c>bon4,sec4 #aejc4 ,ocean climate impacts & action report4,sec4 #aejd4 ,report on ! ecological & economic effects ( high seas fi%+ 9 ! ocean areas beyond national jurisdiction 7,,abnj74,sec4 #aeje4 ,national ,academies assessm5t ( public access to ! coa/s4,sec4 #aejf4 ,/udy exam9+ ! impact ( ocean acidification & o!r environm5tal /ressors on e/u>9e environm5ts4 #b4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is ,act3 7#a7 ,adm9i/rator ,! t]m ,adm9i/rator means ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration4 7#b7 ,exclusive economic zone ,! t]m exclusive economic zone means ! zone e/abli%$ by ,proclamation ,numb]$ #ejcj1 dat$ ,m>* #aj1 #aihc4 7#c7 ,indian ,tribe ,! t]m ,indian ,tribe has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#d7 ,in/itution ( high] education ,! t]m in/itution ( high] education has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #aja7;a7 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a774 7#e7 ,national ,academies ,! t]m ,national ,academies means ! ,national ,academies ( ,sci5ce1 ,eng9e]+1 & ,m$ic9e4 7#f7 ,re/orative ocean aquaculture ,! t]m re/orative ocean aquaculture means ocean & coa/al propagation ( seawe$ or %ellfi% f>m+ t g5]ates positive ecological & social impact4 7#g7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate means ea* ( ! sev]al ,/ates1 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 & ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,t]ritories ( ,am]ican ,samoa1 ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s1 ,guam1 ,pu]to ,rico1 & ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s4 7#h7 ,unit$ ,/ates ,! t]m ,unit$ ,/ates means ! sev]al ,/ates1 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 & ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,t]ritories ( ,am]ican ,samoa1 ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s1 ,guam1 ,pu]to ,rico1 & ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s4 ,i ,m>9e & ,coa/al ,blue ,c>bon #aja4 ,blue ,c>bon ,program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% & ma9ta9 a ,blue ,c>bon ,program )9 ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration = ! purposes ( fur!r+ cons]vation objectives = fi% & wildlife habitat cons]vation & re/oration & coa/al resili5ce includ+ ! developm5t ( ways to incorporate ecosy/em s]vices f c>bon /orage into exi/+ dome/ic & int]national policies1 programs1 & activities4 7b7 ,additional au?ority ,9 conduct+ ! ,program1 ! ,adm9i/rator may ent] into & p]=m su* contracts1 leases1 grants1 or coop]ative agreem5ts z may be necess>y to c>ry out ! purposes ( ?is subtitle on su* t]ms z ,adm9i/rator consid]s appropriate4 7c7 ,consultation ,! ,adm9i/rator %all coord9ate activities c>ri$ out "u ?is section ) ! ,assi/ant ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,m>9e ,fi%]ies ,s]vice & ! ,assi/ant ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,ocean ,s]vice4 7d7 ,activities ,! ,adm9i/rator %all lead ! developm5t & coord9ation ( ! /rategic plan describ$ 9 section #ajf7;e7 & conduct ! foll[+ activities3 7#a7 ,collaborate ) ,f$]al ag5cies1 ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p1 ,/ate ag5cies1 ,tribes1 & non-gov]nm5tal organizations on rese>*1 re/oration1 & protection ef=ts relat+ to blue c>bon ecosy/ems4 7#b7 ,develop a database ( blue c>bon /ocks & fluxes 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#c7 ,assi/ 9 exploration ( ! pot5tial = a m>ket = c>bon cr$its = re/oration initiatives1 includ+ rese>* & developm5t ( protocols4 7#d7 ,raise aw>5ess ( blue c>bon ecosy/ems z a tool to fur!r cons]vation objectives ?r\gh education & ext5sion activities4 7#e7 ,use exi/+ models or develop new models to assess blue c>bon /orage pot5tial t include quantification1 v]ifiability1 additionality z comp>$ to a hi/orical basel9e1 & p]man5ce ( ^? b5efits4 7#f7 ,quantify curr5t total & net ecosy/em c>bon /orage 9 coa/al & m>9e areas4 7#g7 ,project future total & net ecosy/em c>bon /orage "u diff]5t sc5>ios influ5c$ by human population gr[?1 sea level rise1 & o!r sy/em-wide *anges4 7#h7 ,develop & use protocols = inclusion ( blue c>bon projects 9 c>bon m>kets4 7#i7 ,protect & re/ore habitats1 wat]s1 & organisms t are long-t]m c>bon s9ks or w be subject to habitat *ange z a result ( climate *ange & developm5t4 7#aj7 ,provide /aff & te*nical exp]tise to ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p4 7#aa7 ,quantify co-b5efits1 includ+ flood risk r$uction1 habitat re/oration = endang]$ & ?reat5$ species1 ma9t5ance ( biodiv]sity1 wat] quality improvem5ts1 habitat ma9t5ance & creation1 cycl+ ( nutri5ts o!r ?an c>bon1 comm]cial & recreational fi%+ & boat+ b5efits4 7#ab7 ,assess regional & national ecosy/em & socioeconomic impacts ( c>bon seque/ration & /orage4 7#ac7 ,rese>* v>iability1 long-t]m /orage1 & innovative te*niques = effective1 long-t]m1 natural ocean or coa/al ecosy/em-bas$ c>bon seque/ration4 7#ad7 ,id5tify blue c>bon hot spots4 7#ae7 ,assess legal issues ( l&[n]%ip 9 blue c>bon m>kets1 & develop guidel9es to help l&[n]s navigate ! requirem5ts ( su* m>kets4 #ajb4 ,national map ( coa/al & m>9e blue c>bon ecosy/ems 7a7 ,national map ,! ,adm9i/rator1 9 consultation ) ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u section #ajf1 %all-- 7#a7 produce1 update e #c ye>s1 & ma9ta9 a national map & inv5tory ( coa/al blue c>bon ecosy/ems includ+-- 7,a7 ) respect to ea* su* ecosy/em-- 7i7 ! species & types ( habitat 9 ! ecosy/em2 7ii7 ! condition ( su* habitats includ+ :e!r a habitat is degrad$1 dra9$1 eutrophic1 or tidally re/rict$2 7iii7 type ( public or private own]%ip & any protect$ /atus2 7iv7 ! size ( ! ecosy/em2 7v7 ! sal9ity b\nd>ies ( ! ecosy/em2 7vi7 ! tidal b\nd>ies ( ! ecosy/em2 7vii7 an assessm5t ( c>bon seque/ration pot5tial1 me?ane production1 & net gre5h\se gas effects ( ! ecosy/em1 includ+ consid]ation (-- 7,i7 quantification2 7,,ii7 v]ifiability2 7,,iii7 additionality1 z comp>$ to a hi/orical basel9e2 & 7,,iv7 p]man5ce ( ^? b5efits2 7viii7 an assessm5t ( ! ecosy/em co-b5efits1 su* z fi% habitat = comm]cial1 recreational1 & ,tribal fi%]ies1 flood risk r$uction1 wave /ress1 /orm protection1 %orel9e /abilization1 public access1 wat] & air pollution filtration1 contributions to traditional & cultural practices1 & recreational use & b5efits ( ! ecosy/em2 7ix7 ! pot5tial = l&w>d migration ( ea* ecosy/em z a result ( sea level rise2 7x7 any up/ream re/rictions detrim5tal to ! wat]%$ process & conditions1 includ+ dams1 dikes1 & levees2 7xi7 any up/ream pollution s\rces t ?reat5 ! heal? ( ea* ecosy/em2 7xii7 proximity to aquaculture uses or lease areas2 & 7xiii7 a depiction ( ! effects ( human /ressors1 includ+ ! conv]sion ( coa/al blue c>bon ecosy/ems to o!r l& uses & ! cause ( su* conv]sion2 & 7,b7 a depiction ( ! effects ( climate *ange1 includ+ sea level rise1 ocean acidification1 ocean w>m+1 & o!r environm5tal /ressors on ! seque/ration rate1 c>bon /orage1 & pot5tial ( coa/al blue c>bon ecosy/ems2 & 7#b7 9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 incorporate1 to ! ext5t possible1 exi/+ & future data collect$ ?r\gh f$]ally & ,/ate fund$ rese>*1 includ+ data collect$ f ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration ,coa/al ,*ange ,analysis ,program1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice ,national ,wetl&s ,inv5tory1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,geological ,survey ,l& ,c>bon program1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,geological ,survey & ,f$]al ,em]g5cy ,managem5t ,ag5cy ,li,d,a,r in=mation coord9ation & k program1 ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy ,biological & ,environm5tal ,rese>* program1 & ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,national ,coa/al ,blue ,c>bon ,assessm5t2 & 7,b7 engage regional exp]ts = additional pe]-review$ data to ensure be/ available sci5tific in=mation is incorporat$4 7b7 ,use ,! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p %all use ! national map & inv5tory creat$ pursuant to subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 to assess ! exi/+ & pot5tial c>bon seque/ration ( diff]5t coa/al blue c>bon ecosy/ems1 & acc\nt = any regional diff]5ces2 7#b7 to assess & quantify emissions f degrad$ & de/roy$ coa/al blue c>bon ecosy/ems2 7#c7 to develop regional assessm5ts & to provide te*nical assi/ance to regional1 ,/ate1 ,tribal1 & local gov]nm5t ag5cies1 regional in=mation coord9ation entities 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #abcjc7f7 ( ! ,integrat$ ,coa/al & ,ocean ,obs]vation ,sy/em ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjb771 & ag5cies1 organizations1 & o!r entities t support communities t may n h adequate res\rces1 includ+ l[-income communities1 communities ( color1 ,tribal communities1 & rural communities2 7#d7 to assess degrad$ coa/al blue c>bon ecosy/ems & _! pot5tial = re/oration1 includ+ develop+ sc5>io model+ to id5tify vuln]able l& areas :]e managem5t1 protection1 & re/oration ef=ts %\ld be focus$1 includ+ ! pot5tial = an ecosy/em to migrate inl& to adapt to sea level rise2 & 7#e7 produce pr$ictions ( coa/al blue c>bon ecosy/ems & c>bon seque/ration rates 9 ! context ( climate *ange1 environm5tal /ressors1 & human /ressors4 #ajc4 ,report on blue c>bon 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act & e #b ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,adm9i/rator1 9 consultation ) ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p1 %all submit to ! ,committee on ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report conta9+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,a summ>y ( f$]ally fund$ coa/al & m>9e blue c>bon ecosy/em rese>*1 monitor+1 pres]vation1 & re/oration activities1 includ+ ! budget = ea* ( ^! activities & describe ! progress 9 advanc+ ! national priorities e/abli%$ by ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p4 7#b7 ,) respect to ea* blue c>bon ecosy/em-- 7,a7 ! type2 7,b7 location2 & 7,c7 type ( own]%ip1 del9eat$ by private l&s1 ,/ate l&s1 ,tribal l&s1 or ,f$]al4 7#c7 ,an assessm5t ( ! vuln]ability ( coa/al & m>9e blue c>bon ecosy/ems to climate impacts su* z sea-level rise1 acidification1 & saltwat] intrusion1 & o!r environm5tal & human /ressors1 su* z developm5t1 wat] pollution1 & aquaculture4 7#d7 ,an assessm5t ( ! greate/ an?ropog5ic ?reats to blue c>bon ecosy/ems1 includ+ ! ,f$]al ag5cy actions t h hi/orically caus$ & pres5tly cause great adv]se effects on su* ecosy/ems4 7#e7 ,an assessm5t ( ! c>bon seque/ration pot5tial ( blue c>bon ecosy/ems & ! probable *anges to seque/ration "u climate *ange sc5>ios4 7#f7 ,an assessm5t ( biophysical1 social1 & economic imp$im5ts includ+ wat] /orage & flood control /ructures to coa/al blue c>bon ecosy/em protection & re/oration & opportunities to re/ore & enhance ! resili5ce ( & seque/ration pot5tial ( blue c>bon ecosy/ems4 7#g7 ,an assessm5t ( ag+ or outdat$ artificial /ructures1 includ+ dikes1 levees1 dams1 culv]ts1 wat] /orage /ructures1 %orel9e h>d5+ projects1 imp$im5ts to fi% passage1 & o!r infra/ructure t imp$e ! ecological or seque/ration functions ( blue c>bon areas & ! feasibility ( repair+1 retr(itt+1 or remov+ su* /ructures4 7#h7 ,! economic1 social1 & environm5tal co-b5efits t ^! blue c>bon ecosy/ems provide includ+-- 7,a7 coa/al protection f /orms & flood+2 7,b7 t\rism & recreational use2 7,c7 b5efits to fi%]ies2 7,d7 nutri5t removal2 7,e7 numb] ( jobs t are directly or indirectly attributable to blue c>bon ecosy/ems2 & 7,f7 total economic activity t is attributable to su* blue c>bon ecosy/ems4 7#i7 ,an assessm5t ( ! social & economic makeup ( ! communities s]v$ by blue c>bon ecosy/ems4 #ajd4 ,blue ,c>bon ,p>tn]%ip ,grant ,program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% a competitive grant program entitl$ ! ,blue ,c>bon ,p>tn]%ip ,grant ,program to1 beg9n+ n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 provide funds to eligible entities = projects t-- 7#a7 protect & re/ore blue c>bon /ocks1 oceanic blue c>bon1 & coa/al blue c>bon ecosy/ems & increase ! long-t]m c>bon /orage2 & 7#b7 contribute to priorities id5tifi$ 9 ! mo/ rec5t /rategic plan develop$ by ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p4 7b7 ,eligible recipi5ts ,a p]son or entity is eligible to receive a grant "u ! grant program if su* p]son is-- 7#a7 a volunt>y private l&[n] or gr\p ( l&[n]s2 7#b7 a ,/ate ag5cy responsible = manag+ natural res\rces or wildlife2 7#c7 an ,indian ,tribe2 7#d7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7#e7 a nonpr(it organization or l& tru/2 7#f7 an in/itution ( high] education & rese>*2 or 7#g7 any gr\p ( entities describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#f74 7c7 ,requirem5ts ,9 adm9i/]+ ! grant program "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all use ! crit]ia1 guidel9es1 contracts1 report+ requirem5ts1 & evaluation metrics develop$ by ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p4 7d7 ,selection crit]ia ,9 evaluat+ applications = ! program f eligible entities1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all give priority to propos$ eligible re/oration activities t-- 7#a7 w\ld result 9 long-t]m protection & seque/ration ( c>bon /or$ 9 coa/al & m>9e environm5ts2 & 7#b7 7,a7 w\ld protect key habitats = fi%1 wildlife1 & ! ma9t5ance ( biodiv]sity2 7,b7 w\ld provide coa/al protection f developm5t1 /orms1 flood+1 & l&-bas$ pollution2 7,c7 w\ld protect coa/al res\rces ( national1 hi/orical1 & cultural significance2 7,d7 w\ld b5efit communities ( color1 l[-income communities1 ,tribal or ,indig5\s communities1 or rural communities2 or 7,e7 w\ld capitalize on exi/+ e/abli%$ public_/private p>tn]%ips4 7e7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,report requir$ ,! ,adm9i/rator %all submit annually to ,congress a report conta9+ a ,/ate-by-,/ate analysis (-- 7,a7 ! total numb] ( acres ( l& or wat] protect$ or re/or$ ?r\gh fee title acquisition1 easem5t1 re/oration or o!r activities "u ! program2 7,b7 ! /atus ( re/oration projects "u ?is program2 & 7,c7 ! am\nt ( blue c>bon captur$ or protect$ ov] a #ajj-ye> "t p]iod z a result ( ?is program4 7#b7 ,publication ( report ,! ,adm9i/rator %all make available to ! public ea* report requir$ by p>agraph 7#a74 7f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,adm9i/rator #bjj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( ! fiscal ye>s #bjba to #bjbe to c>ry out ?is section4 #aje4 ,integrat$ pilot programs to protect & re/ore degrad$ coa/al blue c>bon ecosy/ems ,! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7#a7 e/abli% integrat$ pilot programs t develop be/ managem5t practices1 includ+ design crit]ia & p]=mance functions1 = coa/al & m>9e blue c>bon ecosy/em re/oration1 nature-bas$ adaptation /rategies1 liv+ %orel9e projects1 l&w>d progression or migration ( coa/al blue c>bon ecosy/ems1 & id5tify pot5tial b>ri]s to re/oration ef=ts2 7#b7 ensure t ! pilot programs cov] geographically1 ecologically1 culturally1 & economically repres5tative locations ) significant ecological1 economic1 & social b5efits & maximize pot5tial = long-t]m c>bon /orage2 7#c7 e/abli% a proc$ure = review+ applications = ! pilot program1 tak+ into acc\nt-- 7,a7 quantification2 7,b7 v]ifiability2 7,c7 additionality1 z comp>$ to a hi/orical basel9e2 & 7,d7 p]man5ce ( ^? b5efits2 7#d7 ensure1 ?r\gh consultation ) ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p1 t ! goals1 metrics1 monitor+1 & outcomes ( ! pilot programs are communicat$ to ! appropriate ,/ate1 ,tribal1 & local gov]nm5ts1 & to ! g5]al public2 & 7#e7 coord9ate ) relevant ,f$]al ag5cies on ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p to prev5t unnecess>y duplication ( ef=t among ,f$]al ag5cies & dep>tm5ts ) respect to protection & re/oration programs4 #ajf4 ,int]ag5cy work+ gr\p 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,national ,sci5ce & ,te*nology ,c\ncil ,subcommittee on ,ocean ,sci5ce & ,te*nology %all e/abli% ! ,int]ag5cy ,work+ ,gr\p on ,coa/al & ,m>9e ,blue ,c>bon4 7b7 ,purposes ,! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p %all-- 7#a7 ov]see ! developm5t ( & updates to a national map1 includ+ ,unit$ ,/ates ,t]ritories1 ( coa/al & m>9e blue c>bon ecosy/ems1 includ+ habitat types ) a regional focus 9 analysis t is usable = local level protection plann+ & re/oration2 7#b7 use su* map to in=m ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy's creation ( ! annual ,inv5tory ( ,u4,s4 ,gre5h\se ,gas ,emissions & ,s9ks2 7#c7 e/abli% national coa/al & m>9e blue c>bon ecosy/em re/oration priorities1 includ+ an assessm5t ( curr5t ,f$]al fund+ be+ us$ = re/oration & cons]vation ef=ts2 7#d7 assess ! biophysical1 social1 /atutory1 regulatory1 & economic imp$im5ts to coa/al & m>9e blue c>bon ecosy/em protection & re/oration2 7#e7 /udy ! effects ( climate *ange & environm5tal & human /ressors on c>bon seque/ration rates2 7#f7 id5tify priority blue c>bon ecosy/ems = protection2 7#g7 develop a national /rategy = f\ndational sci5ce necess>y to /udy1 syn!size1 & evaluate ! effects ( climate *ange1 environm5tal1 & human /ressors on seque/ration rates & capabilities ( m>9e blue c>bon & coa/al blue c>bon ecosy/ems protection2 7#h7 develop an assessm5t ( curr5t legal au?orities to protect & re/ore blue c>bon ecosy/ems & make recomm5dations = additional au?orities if curr5t au?orities are det]m9$ to be insuffici5t2 & 7#i7 ensure ! cont9uity1 use1 & int]op]ability ( data assets ?r\gh ,coa/al ,c>bon ,data ,cle>+h\se ( ! ,smi?sonian ,in/itution4 7c7 ,memb]%ip ,! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p %all be compris$ ( repres5tatives ( ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,! ,adm9i/rator4 7#b7 ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy4 7#c7 ,! ,director ( ! ,national ,sci5ce ,f\ndation4 7#d7 ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,a]onautics & ,space ,adm9i/ration4 7#e7 ,! ,director ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,geological ,survey4 7#f7 ,! ,director ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice4 7#g7 ,! ,director ( ! ,national ,p>k ,s]vice4 7#h7 ,! ,director ( ! ,bureau ( ,indian ,affairs4 7#i7 ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,smi?sonian ,in/itution4 7#aj7 ,! ,*ief ( ,eng9e]s ( ! ,army ,corps ( ,eng9e]s4 7#aa7 ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture4 7#ab7 ,! ,secret>y ( ,def5se4 7#ac7 ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 7#ad7 ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate4 7#ae7 ,! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy4 7#af7 ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t4 7#ag7 ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,em]g5cy ,managem5t ,ag5cy4 7#ah7 ,! ,*air ( ! ,c\ncil on ,environm5tal ,quality4 7d7 ,*air ,! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p %all be *air$ by ! ,adm9i/rator4 7e7 ,/rategic plan 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,int]ag5cy ,work+ gr\p %all create a /rategic plan = ,f$]al inve/m5ts 9 basic rese>*1 developm5t1 demon/ration1 long-t]m monitor+ & /ew>d%ip1 & deploym5t ( coa/al blue c>bon ecosy/em & m>9e blue c>bon projects = ! #e-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date t is #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 ,! plan %all include-- 7,a7 an assessm5t ( ! use ( exi/+ ,f$]al programs to protect1 re/ore1 enhance1 & pres]ve coa/al blue c>bon ecosy/ems2 7,b7 an analysis ( pot5tial sea level rise migration corridors = blue c>bon ecosy/ems2 7,c7 an analysis ( anticipat$ fi% & wildlife uses ( blue c>bon ecosy/ems2 & 7,d7 id5tification ( priority /rategies & inve/m5ts = pres]v+1 re/or+1 & enhanc+ ! resili5ce & c>bon seque/ration pot5tial ( su* blue c>bon ecosy/ems4 7#b7 ,tim+ ,! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p %all-- 7,a7 submit ! /rategic plan "u p>agraph 7#a7 to ! ,committee on ,natural ,res\rces & ! ,committee on ,sci5ce1 ,space1 & ,te*nology ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate on a date t is n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 & 7,b7 submit a revis$ v]sion ( su* plan to su* committees e #e ye>s !reaft]4 7#c7 ,f$]al ,regi/] ,n less ?an #ij days be=e ! /rategic plan1 or any revision !re(1 is submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p %all publi% su* plan 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] & solicit public comm5ts on su* plan = a p]iod ( n less ?an #fj days4 #ajg4 ,coa/al c>bon areas ( significance 7a7 ,designation ,! ,adm9i/rator1 consi/5t ) ?is section1 %all designate z a coa/al c>bon area ( significance any area t is-- 7#a7 9 ! coa/al zone 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #cjd ( ! ,coa/al ,zone ,managem5t ,act ( #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adec771 9 t]ritorial wat]s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 or 9 ! exclusive economic zone2 & 7#b7 ! location ( wat]1 a sub/rate1 or an ecosy/em t-- 7,a7 provides = long-t]m /orage & seque/ration ( significant am\nts ( ecosy/em c>bon2 & 7,b7 7i7 limits erosion & future l&w>d migration2 7ii7 provides a buff] aga9/ /orm surge1 especially = communities ( color1 l[-income communities1 & ,tribal & ,indig5\s communities2 7iii7 provides a spawn+1 bre$+1 fe$+1 or ne/+ habitat = wildlife2 or 7iv7 is e/u>9e habitat designat$ z ess5tial fi% habitat "u ! ,magnuson-,/ev5s ,fi%]y ,cons]vation & ,managem5t ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq474 7b7 ,guidel9es ,! ,adm9i/rator1 9 consultation ) ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p1 %all1 n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 e/abli% by regulation guidel9es bas$ on ! be/ available sci5ce to describe & id5tify coa/al c>bon areas ( significance & measures to ensure ! protection ( coa/al c>bon areas ( significance4 7c7 ,review & update ,! ,adm9i/rator1 9 consultation ) ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p1 %all review & update guidel9es e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b7 n less frequ5tly ?an once e #e ye>s or :5 new in=mation w>rants su* an update4 7d7 ,s*$ule ,! ,adm9i/rator1 9 consultation ) ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p1 %all e/abli% a s*$ule = ! id5tification ( coa/al c>bon areas ( significance "u subsection 7b7 & = reviews & updates "u subsection 7c71 & %all make initial designations ( a coa/al c>bon area ( significance 9 ea* coa/al ,/ate n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7e7 ,recomm5dations & in=mation ,! ,adm9i/rator1 9 consultation ) ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p1 %all1 ) respect to ea* coa/al c>bon area ( significance1 provide recomm5dations & in=mation reg>d+ ! adv]se impacts & ?reats to ! c>bon /orage1 ecosy/em s]vices1 & habitat capacity ( ! area1 & ! actions t %\ld be consid]$ to avoid adv]se impacts & ensure ! cons]vation & enhancem5t ( t area4 7f7 ,programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce ,! ,adm9i/rator1 9 consultation ) ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p1 %all use programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce to c>ry out ?is section & ensure ! cons]vation & enhancem5t ( ea* coa/al c>bon area ( significance4 7g7 ,requirem5ts = ,f$]al actions ,) respect to any propos$ ag5cy action t has ! pot5tial to cause an adv]se impact on ! c>bon /orage1 ecosy/em s]vices1 or habitat capacity ( any coa/al c>bon area ( significance1 ea* ,f$]al ag5cy %all comply ) ! foll[+ requirem5ts3 7#a7 ,notification ,su* ,f$]al ag5cy %all notify ! ,adm9i/rator ( su* propos$ ag5cy action4 7#b7 ,det]m9ation ( adv]se impact ,! ,adm9i/rator1 9 consultation ) ! propos+ ag5cy & subject to public comm5t1 %all det]m9e :e!r ! propos$ ag5cy action w cause an adv]se impact on ! c>bon /orage1 ecosy/em1 or habitat ( a coa/al c>bon area ( significance4 7#c7 ,alt]native ,) respect to any propos$ action ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es w h an adv]se impact "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! propos+ ag5cy1 9 consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator1 %all det]m9e :e!r !re is an alt]native action t w\ld prev5t su* adv]se impact & fulfill ! purpose ( ! propos$ action4 ,! propos+ ag5cy %all n take an action t w\ld cause an adv]se impact if an alt]native t w\ld n cause su* adv]se impact is available & w\ld fulfill ! purpose ( su* action4 7#d7 ,c>bon /orage (fsets ,) respect to a propos$ action = :i* ! ag5cy det]m9es no alt]native is available "u p>agraph 7#c71 ! propos+ ag5cy %all-- 7,a7 9 consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator1 take measures to m9imize & mitigate su* adv]se impact2 7,b7 take su* action z ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es necess>y to create a coa/al or m>9e blue c>bon ecosy/em /orage (fset t1 tak5 9 conjunction ) ! propos$ action1 results 9 a long t]m net increase 9 c>bon /orage1 la/+ an equival5t "t p]iod z ! c>bon /orage lo/ by ! adv]se impact2 7,c7 demon/rate quantitatively1 us+ ! be/ available sci5ce1 t ! c>bon /orage (fset w result 9 a net increase 9 ecological c>bon /orage & is locat$ 9 close proximity to ! orig9al site to keep ! affect$ communities :ole2 7,d7 ma9ta9 su* c>bon /orage (fset = a p]iod ( "t to be det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator b n less ?an #ajj ye>s2 & 7,e7 publi% ! ag5cy's propos$ c\rse ( mitigation 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] = public notice & comm5t4 7h7 ,requirem5t = au?orization or appropriation ,any reque/s = a new au?orization or appropriation f a ,f$]al ag5cy transmitt$ to ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget %all include1 if su* au?orization or appropriation may affect a coa/al c>bon area ( significance1 a c]tification t su* ag5cy w use su* au?orization or appropriation 9 compliance ) ?is section4 7i7 ,requir$ re/rictions ,a ,f$]al ag5cy may n ent] into a lease1 easem5t1 "r-(-way1 or sale ( any l& designat$ z a coa/al c>bon area ( significance unless su* ag5cy atta*es appropriate re/rictions to ! use ( ! prop]ty to protect ! coa/al c>bon area ( significance4 7j7 ,exception ,prep>ation1 revision1 implem5tation1 or en=cem5t ( a fi%]y managem5t plan "u ! ,magnuson-,/ev5s ,fi%]y ,cons]vation & ,managem5t ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahja et seq47 t applies to area t is subject to a prohibition on all bottom-t5d+ fi%+ ge> %all n be treat$ z an action t is subject to subsection 7g74 #ajh4 ,au?orization ( ,smi?sonian ,in/itution blue c>bon activities 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,smi?sonian ,in/itution1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,adm9i/rator & ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p1 %all provide = ! long-t]m /ew>d%ip1 cont9uity1 use1 & int]op]ability (1 & access to1 data relat+ to coa/al blue c>bon ecosy/ems & national mapp+1 includ+ ,unit$ ,/ates ,t]ritories & ,tribal l&s1 by support+ ! ma9t5ance ( ! ,coa/al ,c>bon ,data ,cle>+h\se4 7b7 ,coa/al c>bon data cle>+h\se duties ,act+ ?r\gh ! ,coa/al ,c>bon ,data ,cle>+h\se1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,smi?sonian ,in/itution 9 coord9ation ) ! ,adm9i/rator & int]ag5cy work+ gr\p %all process1 /ore1 ar*ive1 provide access to1 & incorporate to ! ext5t possible1 all coa/al & m>9e blue c>bon data collect$ ?r\gh f$]ally fund$ rese>* by a ,f$]al ag5cy1 ,/ate1 local ag5cy1 ,tribe1 academic sci5ti/1 or o!r relevant entity4 7c7 ,global & national data assets ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,smi?sonian ,in/itution1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,adm9i/rator & ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p1 %all ensure t exi/+ global & national data assets are incorporat$ into ! ,coa/al ,c>bon ,data ,cle>+h\se to ! greate/ ext5t possible4 7d7 ,e/abli%m5t ( /&>ds1 protocols1 & proc$ures ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,smi?sonian ,in/itution1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,adm9i/rator & memb]s ( ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p1 %all e/abli% /&>ds1 protocols1 & proc$ures = ! process+1 /or+1 ar*iv+1 & provid+ access to data 9 ! ,coa/al ,c>bon ,data ,cle>+h\se & be/ practices = %>+ su* data ) ,/ate1 local1 & ,tribal gov]nm5ts1 coa/al /akehold]s1 non-,f$]al res\rce manag]s1 & academia4 ,! ,adm9i/rator %all publi%1 update1 & keep curr5t su* data on a publicly available website4 7e7 ,digital tools & res\rces ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,smi?sonian ,in/itution1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,adm9i/rator & memb]s ( ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p1 %all develop digital tools & res\rces to support ! public use ( ! ,coa/al ,c>bon ,data ,cle>+h\se4 7f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,smi?sonian ,in/itution #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe to c>ry out ?is section4 #aji4 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,adm9i/rator #ej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( ! fiscal ye>s #bjba to #bjbe to c>ry out ?is title4 #aaj4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is title3 7#a7 ,blue c>bon /ocks ,! t]m blue c>bon /ocks means t]re/rial & m>9e vegetation & und]ly+ s$im5t t has ! capacity to seque/] & /ore atmosph]ic c>bon4 7#b7 ,coa/al blue c>bon ecosy/em ,! t]m coa/al blue c>bon ecosy/em means vegetat$ coa/al habitats includ+ mangroves1 tidal m>%es1 seagrasses1 kelp =e/s1 & o!r tidal or salt-wat] wetl&s t h ! capacity to seque/] c>bon f ! atmosph]e = a p]iod ( n less ?an #ajj ye>s4 7#c7 ,coa/al c>bon areas ( significance ,! t]m coa/al c>bon area ( significance means any area designat$ by ! ,adm9i/rator "u section #ajg z a coa/al c>bon area ( significance4 7#d7 ,grant program ,! t]m grant program means ! ,blue ,c>bon ,p>tn]%ip ,grant ,program e/abli%$ pursuant to section #ajd4 7#e7 ,int]ag5cy work+ gr\p ,! t]m int]ag5cy work+ gr\p means ! ,int]ag5cy ,work+ ,gr\p on ,coa/al ,blue ,c>bon e/abli%$ "u section #ajf4 7#f7 ,m>9e blue c>bon ,! t]m ,m>9e ,blue ,c>bon means ! seque/ration ( c>bon 9 pelagic & deep sea ecosy/ems1 includ+ 9 s$im5ts & ?r\gh ! ecosy/em impacts ( increas$ biomass ( l>ge m>9e wildlife4 7#g7 ,program ,! t]m ,program means ! ,blue ,c>bon ,program requir$ by section #aja7;a74 ,,ii ,m>9e ,protect$ ,areas #bja4 ,policy 7a7 ,protection ( habitat ,x is ! policy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates-- 7#a7 to prohibit any comm]cial extractive or de/ructive human activity 9 at lea/ #cj p]c5t ( ! ocean "u ,unit$ ,/ates jurisdiction by #bjcj4 ,! #cj p]c5t %all include exi/+ areas 9 :i* comm]cial extractive & de/ructive human activities are & cont9ue to be prohibit$2 & 7#b7 to support ! adoption & implem5tation ( a global goal to protect at lea/ #cj p]c5t ( l& & #cj p]c5t ( ocean areas by #bjcj "u ! ,conv5tion on ,biological ,div]sity4 7b7 ,habitats & ecosy/ems subject to protection ,x is ! policy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to protect ocean habitats & ecosy/ems t repres5t-- 7#a7 ! div]sity ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ocean2 7#b7 areas important = cons]v+ &1 :]e appropriate1 pres]v+ biodiv]sity2 7#c7 critical bre$+1 re/+1 & fe$+ habitats = wildlife2 7#d7 int]connect$ networks ( m>9e protect$ areas & wildlife migration corridors2 7#e7 areas t w help mitigate ! impacts ( ! climate crisis1 includ+ ^? areas t provide c>bon /orage1 adaptation1 & resili5ce b5efits2 7#f7 areas t are relatively pri/9e & lea/ impact$ by human activity2 & 7#g7 areas t help mitigate ?reats to ! ,unit$ ,/ates mo/ vuln]able coa/al communities1 includ+ protections = natural res\rces t support ! economy & heal? ( communities t rely on a heal?y & clean ocean1 9 p>ticul> communities ( color1 l[-income communities1 & ,tribal & ,indig5\s communities adv]sely affect$ by climate *ange4 7c7 ,consid]ations 9 c>ry+ out policy ,a ,f$]al ag5cy c>ry+ out ! policies describ$ 9 ?is section %all seek to c>ry out su* policies 9 a mann] t-- 7#a7 relies on be/ available sci5ce2 7#b7 includes mean+ful input f ,/ates1 local communities1 & ,native ,am]ican ,tribes1 & respects ,tribal hi/ory ( su/a9able res\rce managem5t1 ,indig5\s su/a9able res\rce managem5t1 ,tribal sov]eignty1 & ! "r to ,tribal self-det]m9ation2 7#c7 improves access to nature = all p1 ) an emphasis on increas+ access = communities ( color & l[-income communities2 7#d7 provides ecological & geographic repres5tation1 tak+ into acc\nt t "s ,fi%]y ,managem5t ,c\ncils h tak5 action to ban ! use ( all bottom-t5d+ fi%+ ge> & all fi%+ ge> ) bycat* rates t adv]sely affect m>9e wildlife populations2 7#e7 cons]ves1 protects1 & re/ores biodiv]sity2 7#f7 protects ecosy/ems & ! s]vices ( ecosy/ems1 re/ores degrad$ ecosy/ems1 & ma9ta9s ecological functions2 7#g7 enhances climate mitigation1 adaptation1 & resili5ce1 includ+ by protect+ ecosy/ems1 species & g5etic div]sity2 7#h7 supports su/a9able economic opportunity = p :o dep5d on ! ocean = _! livelihoods by mak+ ! ocean m resili5t to climate *ange & enhanc+ ecosy/em function+2 7#i7 evaluates ! negative & positive economic impacts ( su* policies & consid]s ways to mitigate su* negative impacts2 7#aj7 consid]s local & regional input 9 ! design & implem5tation ( protect$ areas1 includ+ input f /akehold]s1 & consid]s ! cultural values1 includ+ seaf>+ & m>itime h]itage values1 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7#aa7 provides tools & res\rces to ensure t protect$ areas are effectively manag$4 7d7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,communities ( color ,! t]m communities ( color means a geographically di/9ct area 9 :i* ! population ( any ( ! foll[+ categories ( individuals is high] ?an ! av]age populations ( t category = ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! community is locat$3 7,a7 ,black4 7,b7 ,african ,am]ican4 7,c7 ,asian ,am]ican4 7,d7 ,pacific ,isl&]4 7,e7 ,o!r non-,:ite race4 7,f7 ,hispanic4 7,g7 ,lat9o4 7,h7 ,l+ui/ically isolat$4 7#b7 ,protect & protection ,ea* ( ! t]ms protect & protection means ! e/abli%m5t ( endur+ measures on l&1 wat]s1 & oceans t support ?riv+ biodiv]sity1 contribute to climate resili5ce1 & provide ecosy/em s]vices1 su* t _! natural "*1 res\rces1 & functions are cons]v$1 protect$1 re/or$ &1 :5 %[n necess>y1 enhanc$ = curr5t & future g5]ations4 #bjb4 ,int]ag5cy ,task ,=ce 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #de days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,presid5t %all e/abli% ! #cjx#cj ,int]ag5cy ,task ,=ce4 7b7 ,*air ,! task =ce %all be *air$ by ! *air ( ! ,c\ncil on ,environm5tal ,quality4 7c7 ,composition ,! ,presid5t %all appo9t ! foll[+ individuals z memb]s ( ! task =ce3 7#a7 ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy4 7#b7 ,! ,adm9i/rator4 7#c7 ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior4 7#d7 ,! ,secret>y ( ,def5se4 7#e7 ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate4 7#f7 ,! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy4 7#g7 ,! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security4 7#h7 ,! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,sci5ce & ,te*nology ,policy4 7d7 ,plan ,n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! task =ce is e/abli%$1 ! task =ce %all-- 7#a7 develop a plan & s*$ule consi/5t ) ! policy ( prohibit+ any comm]cial extractive or de/ructive human activity on at lea/ #cj p]c5t ( ! ocean "u ,unit$ ,/ates jurisdiction by #bjcj t includes-- 7,a7 an update to ! ,national ,m>9e ,protect$ ,area ,c5t]'s ,m>9e ,protect$ ,area ,inv5tory2 7,b7 ! id5tification ( c&idate areas = protection t meet "o or m ( ! crit]ia set out 9 section #bja7;b72 & 7,c7 annual b5*m>ks = a*iev+ ! policy describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#a72 & 7#b7 develop a plan to provide te*nical assi/ance1 data1 & o!r res\rces = id5tify+ & e/abli%+ /rongly protect$ areas ( ! ocean 9 areas beyond national jurisdiction t includes-- 7,a7 an inv5tory ( areas already protect$ 9 areas ( ! ocean beyond ! jurisdiction ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 & a description ( any activities t are curr5tly all[$ 9 ea* ( ! areas2 & 7,b7 an inv5tory ( areas t o!r c\ntries or int]national gov]n+ bodies are consid]+ mak+ a m>9e protect$ area4 7e7 ,inv5tory ,! task =ce %all conduct an inv5tory ( areas "u ,unit$ ,/ates jurisdiction t are subject to bo? a prohibition on all bottom-t5d+ fi%+ ge> & a prohibition on all fi%+ ge> ) bycat* rates t adv]sely affect m>9e wildlife populations1 & id5tify additional prohibitions on nonfi%+ comm]cial activities 9 ^? areas4 7f7 ,annual report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & annually !reaft]1 ! task =ce %all submit a report to ,congress on ! progress ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 meet+ ! policy describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#a74 7g7 ,ag5cy plans ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* ! task =ce issues a plan "u subsection 7d71 ea* memb] ( ! task =ce %all develop & implem5t an ag5cy plan = actions to be tak5 to implem5t su* task =ce plan4 7h7 ,public comm5t & consultation ,! developm5t ( a plan "u subsection 7e7 & ! developm5t ( a plan "u subsection 7g7 %all be subject to public comm5t & c>ri$ out 9 consultation ) relevant ,regional ,fi%]y ,managem5t ,c\ncils e/abli%$ "u ! ,magnuson-,/ev5s ,fi%]y ,cons]vation & ,managem5t ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahja et seq474 7i7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section ! t]m task =ce means ! #cjx#cj ,int]ag5cy ,task ,=ce e/abli%$ pursuant to subsection 7a74 #bjc4 ,initiate designation process = successful sanctu>y nom9ations & te*nical corrections to ! ,national ,m>9e ,sanctu>ies ,act 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce %all initiate ! process to designate z a national m>9e sanctu>y "u section #cjd ( ! ,national ,m>9e ,sanctu>ies ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adcc7 ea* ( ! areas id5tifi$ 9 ! ,inv5tory ( ,successful ,nom9ations ( ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration z ( ,octob] #bj1 #bjbj4 7b7 ,removal ( limitations on designations ,section #cjd ( ! ,m>9e ,protection1 ,rese>*1 & ,sanctu>ies ,act ( #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adcd7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7f74 #bjd4 ,increas$ protection = deep sea corals 7a7 ,designation ,! ,adm9i/rator %all designate z a ,deep ,sea ,coral ,m>9e ,cons]vation ,area any area :]e deep sea coral is f\nd-- 7#a7 t is-- 7,a7 )9 ! wat]s ( ! exclusive economic zone2 or 7,b7 on ! ,out] ,cont95tal ,%elf2 & 7#b7 9 :i* ! ,adm9i/rator or a ,regional ,fi%]y ,managem5t ,c\ncil e/abli%$ "u section #cjb ( ! ,magnuson-,/ev5s ,fi%]y ,cons]vation & ,managem5t ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aheb7 has prohibit$ ! use ( ge> 9 contact ) ! ocean bottom1 & t[$ f a vessel1 :i* is mov$ ?r\gh ! wat] dur+ fi%+ 9 ord] to capture fi%1 includ+ ott] trawls1 beam trawls1 hydraulic dr$ges1 non-hydraulic dr$ges1 & se9es 7) ! exception ( a purse se9e74 7b7 ,prohibitions ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7c71 ! foll[+ activities are prohibit$ 9 a ,deep ,sea ,coral ,m>9e ,cons]vation ,area-- 7#a7 explor+ =1 develop+1 or produc+ oil1 gas1 or m9]als2 7#b7 us+ or attempt+ to use poisons1 electrical *>ges1 or explosives 9 ! collection or h>ve/ ( any m>9e res\rce2 7#c7 int5tionally introduc+ or o!rwise releas+ any non-native species2 7#d7 an*or+ on any liv+ or dead coral2 7#e7 drill+ into1 dr$g+1 or o!rwise alt]+ ! seafloor2 7#f7 use ( bottom trawl nets or o!r bottom-t5d+ fi%+ ge>2 & 7#g7 delib]ate dump+ or dis*>ge ( noxi\s sub/ances1 mat]ials t may cause eutrophication1 or mat]ials t artificially increase endemic pe/ outbreaks4 7c7 ,exceptions ,subsection 7b7 %all n apply to-- 7#a7 o!rwise lawful conduct ( ! arm$ =ces 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #aja ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 unless su* conduct is deem$ de/ructive by ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce to a national m>9e monum5t or m>9e sanctu>y2 7#b7 an action necess>y to respond to an em]g5cy ?reat5+ life1 prop]ty1 or ! environm5t1 or an activity necess>y = a national security or law en=cem5t purpose2 & 7#c7 sci5tific exploration or rese>* activities1 subject to su* t]ms & conditions z ! ,secret>ies consid] necess>y = ! c>e & managem5t ( ! liv+ & nonliv+ m>9e res\rces ( ! ,cons]vation ,area4 7d7 ,analysis ,! ,adm9i/rator %all1 e two ye>s1 conduct an analysis & provide recomm5dations to ea* ,regional ,fi%]y ,managem5t ,c\ncil e/abli%$ "u #cjb ( ! ,magnuson-,/ev5s ,fi%]y ,cons]vation & ,managem5t ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aheb7 z to :e!r any additional area %\ld be protect$ by a prohibition on ! use ( ge> 9 contact ) ! ocean bottom1 & t[$ f a vessel1 :i* is mov$ ?r\gh ! wat] dur+ fi%+ 9 ord] to capture fi%1 includ+ ott] trawls1 beam trawls1 hydraulic dr$ges1 non-hydraulic dr$ges1 & se9es 7) ! exception ( a purse se9e74 #bje4 ,m>9e biodiv]sity gap analysis 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce & ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 9 coord9ation ) relevant ,f$]al & ,/ate ag5cies1 %all beg9 a m>9e biodiv]sity gap analysis meet+ ! requirem5ts describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 to be complet$ n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] su* date4 ,su* ,secret>ies1 9 coord9ation ) relevant ,f$]al & ,/ate ag5cies1 %all update su* analysis n less frequ5tly ?an e #b ye>s !reaft]4 7b7 ,requirem5ts ,! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection are t ! ,m>9e ,biodiv]sity ,gap ,analysis %all-- 7#a7 be consi/5t ) ! policy set out 9 section #bja2 7#b7 assess habitats1 species1 & ecosy/ems across ! ,unit$ ,/ates ocean wat]s & coa/s2 & 7#c7 det]m9e :at types ( habitats1 species1 & ecosy/ems & ! p]c5tage ( ea* type ( habitat1 species1 & ecosy/em are necess>y to protect 9 ord] to-- 7,a7 protect biodiv]sity2 & 7,b7 mitigate & provide resili5ce to ! impacts ( climate *ange4 7c7 ,publication ,! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce %all publi% ! m>9e biodiv]sity gap analysis requir$ by subsection 7a7 on a public website4 7d7 ,report ,bi5nially1 ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce & ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior %all publi% a report on c&idate areas = protection1 & on progress = advanc+ protection ( habitats1 species1 & biodiv]sity id5tifi$ 9 ! gap analysis requir$ by subsection 7a74 7e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ #b1jjj1jjj 9 ea* fiscal ye> to c>ry out ?is section4 ,,iii ,(f%ore ,en]gy ,a ,oil & ,gas ,leas+ 9 ! ,out] ,cont95tal ,%elf #cja4 ,prohibition ( oil & gas leas+ 9 all areas ( ! ,out] ,cont95tal ,%elf 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any provision ( law1 beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ) respect to any area on ! ,out] ,cont95tal ,%elf1 no ag5cy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates or p]son may conduct or au?orize any o!r p]son to conduct-- 7#a7 oil & gas preleas+1 leas+ & relat$ activities2 or 7#b7 geological or geophysical activities 9 support ( oil1 gas1 or me?ane hydrate exploration or developm5t except su* activities conduct$ pursuant to a lease issu$ be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section4 7b7 ,be/ available te*nology ,9 addition to any o!r measures requir$ by law1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior %all require any lessee conduct+ geophysical exploration on ! ,out] ,cont95tal ,%elf to use ! be/ comm]cially available te*nology ) respect to r$uc+ ac\/ic pressure levels to conduct su* exploration4 7c7 ,out] ,cont95tal ,%elf ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,out] ,cont95tal ,%elf has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m out] ,cont95tal ,%elf 9 ,section #b ( ! ,out] ,cont95tal ,%elf ,l&s ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acca74 ,b ,(f%ore ,r5ewable ,en]gy #caa4 ,s5se ( ,congress on ! importance ( (f%ore w9d en]gy 7a7 ,f9d+s ,congress f9ds ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,rapid dec>bonization ( ! electric sector is c5tral to /opp+ global temp]ature rise at #a4e degrees ,celsius4 7#b7 ,! ,unit$ ,/ates c & mu/ address ?is crisis by putt+ p to "w build+ ! necess>y infra/ructure to ov]come ! climate ?reat4 7#c7 ,! ,unit$ ,/ates (f%ore w9d res\rces mu/ be h>ness$ 9 ord] to bo? rapidly r$uce our c>bon emissions & put p back to "w4 7#d7 ,deploy+ #cj1jjj megawatts ( (f%ore w9d by #bjcj w result 9 up to #hc1jjj jobs1 #eg1jjj1jjj1jjj ( cumulative inve/m5t 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates economy1 & #be1jjj1jjj1jjj 9 annual economic input4 7b7 ,s5se ( ,congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7#a7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates %\ld rapidly build out its (f%ore w9d res\rces z a key "p ( a*iev+ a national goal ( net z]o emissions2 7#b7 (f%ore w9d lease areas %\ld be det]m9$ by a robu/ & transp>5t /akehold] process t incorporates e>ly engagem5t & input f div]se us] gr\ps z well z ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local gov]nm5ts2 7#c7 (f%ore w9d build\t mu/ ensure ecosy/em heal? & ! protection ( vuln]able & endang]$ species2 & 7#d7 p]mitt+ ag5cies mu/ h suffici5t res\rces to c>ry out a robu/ & effici5t p]mitt+ process4 #cab4 ,national (f%ore w9d goals 7a7 ,t>gets ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior %all seek to p]mit-- 7#a7 n less ?an #ab4e gigawatts ( (f%ore w9d en]gy production on ! ,out] ,cont95tal ,%elf by ,janu>y #a1 #bjbe2 & 7#b7 n less ?an #be gigawatts ( (f%ore w9d en]gy production on ! ,out] ,cont95tal ,%elf by ,janu>y #a1 #bjcj4 7b7 ,report ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior %all report to ! ,committee on ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,s5ate beg9n+ 9 ,decemb] #bjbj & ea* ye> !reaft] on ! ,secret>y's progress 9 meet+ ! t>gets describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 #cac4 ,remov+ roadblocks = data %>+ ,section #djb7;b7 ( ! ,magnuson-,/ev5s ,fi%]y ,cons]vation & ,managem5t ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahha;a7b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,g71 by /rik+ or2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,h71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t 2 or2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,i7 to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior = use relat+ to sit+1 exploration1 production1 or promotion ( (f%ore w9d en]gy on ! ,out] ,cont95tal ,%elf4 2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ 7,h7 & ins]t+ 7,i74 #cad4 ,increas+ fund+ = sci5tific rese>* 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! am\nts obta9$ f ea* lease sale beg9n+ on ! date t is #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 #e1jjj1jjj %all be available )\t subsequ5t appropriation to ,adm9i/rator to fund coop]ative rese>* on ! int]action betwe5 w9d-developm5t1 fi%]ies1 protect$ species1 & m>9e species ( mammals1 birds1 & sea turtles1 & ! te*nologies = data collection & o!r sci5tific & p]mitt+ ne$s deem$ necess>y by ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 to support responsible long-t]m developm5t ( (f%ore w9d en]gy res\rces on ! ,out] ,cont95tal ,%elf4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #i ( ! ,out] ,cont95tal ,%elf ,l&s ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acch7 is am5d$ by /rik+ all & ins]t+ ,except z provid$ 9 section #cad ( ! ,ocean-,bas$ ,climate ,solutions ,act ( #bjbj1 all4 #cae4 ,ext5d+ collaboration ) indu/ry ,section #aac ( ,division ,g ( ,public ,law #aac-g is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #aac4 ,contribution ,au?ority ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior may accept f public & private s\rces contributions ( money & s]vices = use by ! ,bureau ( ,ocean ,en]gy ,managem5t or ! ,bureau ( ,safety & ,environm5tal ,en=cem5t to conduct "w 9 support ( ! ord]ly exploration & developm5t ( ,out] ,cont95tal ,%elf res\rces1 includ+ prep>ation ( environm5tal docum5ts su* z impact /atem5ts & assessm5ts1 /udies1 & relat$ rese>*1 dur+ fiscal ye>s-- 7#a7 #bjad ?r\gh #bjbd2 or 7#b7 ) respect to "w support+ (f%ore w9d exploration or developm5t1 #bjad ?r\gh #bjcj4 4 #caf4 ,develop+ /rategies to protect wildlife ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,national ,academies %all prep>e a report t reviews1 compiles1 & syn!sizes exi/+ rese>* & be/ practices = (f%ore w9d developm5t t m9imize effects on wildlife & protect$ species4 ,! report %all-- 7#a7 provide a quantitative assessm5t ( ! contributions ( (f%ore w9d 9 r$uc+ c>bon emissions 9 ! electricity sector & help+ to improve human heal? & wildlife populations along ! ,atlantic & ,pacific coa/s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7#b7 provide a quantitative assessm5t ( effectiv5ess ( me?ods to measure ! effects ( (f%ore w9d on wildlife & be/ practices to monitor1 avoid1 m9imize1 & mitigate h>m to wildlife4 #cag4 ,(f%ore w9d = ! ,t]ritories 7a7 ,application ( ,out] ,cont95tal ,%elf ,l&s ,act ) respect to ,t]ritories ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #b ( ! ,out] ,cont95tal ,%elf ,l&s ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acca7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7a7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ aft] control ! foll[+3 or ly+ )9 ! exclusive economic zone ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ! out] ,cont95tal ,%elf adjac5t to any t]ritory or possession ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end be=e ! semicolon ! foll[+3 1 except t su* t]m %all n include any area convey$ by ,congress to a t]ritorial gov]nm5t = adm9i/ration2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7p71 by /rik+ & aft] ! semicolon at ! end2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7q71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7r7 ,! t]m ,/ate means ! sev]al ,/ates1 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico1 ,guam1 ,am]ican ,samoa1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s1 & ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s4 4 7#b7 ,exclusions ,section #ah ( ! ,out] ,cont95tal ,%elf ,l&s ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acdd7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7i7 ,?is section %all n apply to ! s*$ul+ ( lease sales 9 ! out] ,cont95tal ,%elf adjac5t to ! ,t]ritories & possessions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 4 7b7 ,w9d lease sales = areas ( out] ,cont95tal ,%elf ,! ,out] ,cont95tal ,%elf ,l&s ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acca et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #cc4 ,w9d lease sales = areas ( out] ,cont95tal ,%elf 7a7 ,au?orization ,! ,secret>y may conduct w9d lease sales on ! out] ,cont95tal ,%elf4 7b7 ,w9d lease sale proc$ure ,any w9d lease sale conduct$ "u ?is section %all be consid]$ a lease "u section #h7p74 7c7 ,w9d lease sales (f coa/s ( ,t]ritories ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 7#a7 ,/udy on feasibility ( conduct+ w9d lease sales 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all conduct a /udy on ! feasibility1 includ+ ! te*nological & long-t]m economic feasibility1 & ! pot5tial environm5tal effects (1 conduct+ w9d lease sales on an area ( ! out] ,cont95tal ,%elf )9 ! t]ritorial jurisdiction ( ,am]ican ,samoa1 ,guam1 ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s1 ,pu]to ,rico1 & ! ,virg9 ,isl&s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7,b7 ,consultation ,9 conduct+ ! /udy requir$ 9 p>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all consult-- 7i7 ! ,national ,laboratories1 t t]m is def9$ 9 section #b7c7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja7c772 7ii7 ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration1 includ+ ! ,(fice ( ,national ,m>9e ,sanctu>ies & ,national ,m>9e ,fi%]ies ,s]vice2 & 7iii7 ! ,gov]nor ( ea* ( ,am]ican ,samoa1 ,guam1 ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s1 ,pu]to ,rico1 & ! ,virg9 ,isl&s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7,c7 ,publication ,! /udy requir$ 9 p>agraph 7,a7 %all be publi%$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] = public comm5t = a p]iod ( n few] ?an #fj days4 7,d7 ,submission ( results ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all submit ! results ( ! /udy conduct$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to3 7i7 ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,s5ate2 7ii7 ! ,committee on ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7iii7 ea* ( ! delegates or resid5t commission]s to ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives f ,am]ican ,samoa1 ,guam1 ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s1 ,pu]to ,rico1 & ! ,virg9 ,isl&s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7,e7 ,public availability ,! ,secret>y %all publi% ! /udy requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 & results submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,c7 on a public website4 7#b7 ,call = in=mation & nom9ations ,! ,secret>y %all issue a call = in=mation & nom9ations = propos$ w9d lease sales = areas det]m9$ to be feasible "u ! /udy conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,conditional w9d lease sales 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ea* t]ritory1 ! ,secret>y %all conduct n less ?an #a w9d lease sale on an area ( ! out] ,cont95tal ,%elf )9 ! t]ritorial jurisdiction ( su* t]ritory t meets ea* ( ! foll[+ crit]ia3 7i7 ,! /udy requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 conclud$ t a w9d lease sale on ! area is feasible4 7ii7 ,! ,secret>y has det]m9$ t ! call = in=mation has g5]at$ suffici5t int]e/ = ! area4 7iii7 ,! ,secret>y has consult$ ) ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se & o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cies reg>d+ su* a sale4 7iv7 ,! ,secret>y has consult$ ) ! ,gov]nor ( ! t]ritory reg>d+ ! suitability ( ! area = w9d en]gy developm5t4 7,b7 ,exception ,if no area ( ! out] ,cont95tal ,%elf )9 ! t]ritorial jurisdiction ( a t]ritory meets ea* ( ! crit]ia 9 clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iii7 ( subp>agraph 7,a71 ! requirem5t "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all n apply to su* t]ritory4 4 #cah4 ,m>9e en]gy rese>* 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,subtitle ,c ( title ,,vi ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agjja et seq47 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #fca4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,m>9e ,en]gy ,rese>* & ,developm5t ,act4 #fcb4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subtitle3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means any ( ! foll[+ entities3 7,a7 ,an in/itution ( high] education4 7,b7 ,a ,national ,laboratory4 7,c7 ,a ,f$]al rese>* ag5cy4 7,d7 ,a ,/ate rese>* ag5cy4 7,e7 ,a nonpr(it rese>* organization4 7,f7 ,an indu/rial entity or a multi-in/itutional consortium !re(4 7#b7 ,in/itution ( high] education ,! t]m in/itution ( high] education has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #aja ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#c7 ,m>9e en]gy ,! t]m m>9e en]gy means en]gy f-- 7,a7 waves1 tides1 & curr5ts 9 oceans1 e/u>ies1 & tidal areas2 7,b7 free fl[+ wat] 9 riv]s1 lakes1 /reams1 & man-made *annels2 7,c7 diff]5tials 9 sal9ity & pressure gradi5ts2 & 7,d7 diff]5tials 9 wat] temp]ature1 includ+ ocean !rmal en]gy conv]sion4 7#d7 ,national laboratory ,! t]m ,national ,laboratory has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #b7c7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja7c774 7#e7 ,microgrid ,! t]m microgrid has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #fda ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agbca74 #fcc4 ,m>9e en]gy rese>*1 developm5t1 & demon/ration 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se1 ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce 7act+ ?r\gh ! ,"u ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce = ,oceans & ,atmosph]e71 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 & o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cies1 %all conduct a program ( rese>*1 developm5t1 demon/ration1 & comm]cial application ( m>9e en]gy te*nology1 includ+ activities to-- 7#a7 assi/ te*nology developm5t to improve ! compon5ts1 processes1 & sy/ems us$ = p[] g5]ation f m>9e en]gy res\rces at a v>iety ( scales2 7#b7 e/abli% & exp& critical te/+ infra/ructure & facilities necess>y to-- 7,a7 demon/rate & prove m>9e en]gy devices at a range ( scales 9 a mann] t is co/-effective & effici5t2 & 7,b7 accel]ate ! te*nological read9ess & comm]cial application ( su* devices2 7#c7 address m>9e en]gy res\rce v>iability issues1 includ+ ?r\gh ! application ( en]gy /orage te*nologies2 7#d7 advance effici5t & reliable integration ( m>9e en]gy ) ! electric grid1 :i* may include sm>t build+ sy/ems2 7#e7 id5tify & /udy critical %ort- & long-t]m ne$s to ma9ta9+ a su/a9able m>9e en]gy supply *a9 bas$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#f7 increase ! reliability1 security1 & resili5ce ( m>9e en]gy te*nologies2 7#g7 validate ! p]=mance1 reliability1 ma9ta9ability1 & co/ ( m>9e en]gy device designs & sy/em compon5ts 9 an op]at+ environm5t2 7#h7 consid] ! protection ( critical infra/ructure1 su* z adequate sep>ation betwe5 m>9e en]gy devices & projects & subm>9e telecommunications cables1 includ+ ?r\gh ! developm5t ( volunt>y1 cons5sus-bas$ /&>ds = su* purposes2 7#i7 id5tify opportunities = crosscutt+ rese>*1 developm5t1 & demon/ration programs betwe5 exi/+ en]gy rese>* programs2 7#aj7 id5tify & improve1 9 conjunction ) ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,"u ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce = ,oceans & ,atmosph]e1 & o!r relevant ,f$]al ,ag5cies z appropriate1 ! environm5tal impact1 includ+ pot5tial cumulative environm5tal impacts1 ( m>9e en]gy te*nologies1 includ+-- 7,a7 pot5tial impacts on fi%]ies & o!r m>9e res\rces2 & 7,b7 develop+ te*nologies1 includ+ me*anisms = self-evaluation1 & o!r means available = improv+ environm5tal impacts1 includ+ pot5tial cumulative environm5tal impacts2 7#aa7 id5tify1 9 consultation ) relevant ,f$]al ag5cies1 pot5tial navigational impacts ( m>9e en]gy te*nologies & /rategies to prev5t possible adv]se impacts1 9 addition to opportunities = m>9e en]gy sy/ems to aid ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,coa/ ,gu>d1 su* z remote s5s+ = coa/al bord] security2 7#ab7 develop num]ical & physical tools1 includ+ models & monitor+ te*nologies1 to assi/ indu/ry 9 device & sy/em design1 in/allation1 op]ation1 & ma9t5ance1 includ+ me?ods to validate su* tools2 7#ac7 support mat]ials sci5ce z x relates to m>9e en]gy te*nology1 su* z ! developm5t ( corrosive-resi/ant mat]ials2 7#ad7 improve m>9e en]gy res\rce =eca/+ & g5]al und]/&+ ( aquatic sy/em behavior1 includ+ turbul5ce & extreme conditions2 7#ae7 develop metrics & volunt>y cons5sus-bas$ /&>ds 9 coord9ation ) ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds & ,te*nology & appropriate /&>d developm5t organizations = m>9e en]gy compon5ts1 sy/ems1 & projects1 includ+-- 7,a7 measur+ p]=mance ( m>9e en]gy te*nologies2 & 7,b7 *>act]iz+ environm5tal conditions2 7#af7 enhance integration ) hybrid en]gy sy/ems1 includ+ desal9ation2 7#ag7 id5tify opportunities to integrate m>9e en]gy te*nologies into new & exi/+ infra/ructure2 & 7#ah7 develop te*nology necess>y to support ! use ( m>9e en]gy-- 7,a7 = ! g5]ation & /orage ( p[] at sea2 & 7,b7 = ! g5]ation & /orage ( p[] to promote ! resili5ce ( coa/al communities1 includ+ 9 applications relat+ to-- 7i7 desal9ation2 7ii7 disa/] recov]y & resili5ce2 & 7iii7 community microgrids 9 isolat$ p[] sy/ems4 7b7 ,/udy ( non-,p[] sector applications = advanc$ m>9e en]gy te*nologies 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation & ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce1 %all conduct a /udy to exam9e opportunities = rese>* & developm5t 9 advanc$ m>9e en]gy te*nologies = non-p[] sector applications1 includ+ applications ) respect to-- 7,a7 ! m>itime transportation sector2 7,b7 associat$ m>itime en]gy infra/ructure1 includ+ infra/ructure t s]ves ports1 to improve sy/em resili5ce & disa/] recov]y2 & 7,c7 enabl+ sci5tific missions at sea & 9 extreme environm5ts1 includ+ ! ,arctic4 7#b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,sci5ce1 ,space1 & ,te*nology ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t describes ! results ( ! /udy conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 #fcd4 ,national ,m>9e ,en]gy ,c5t]s 7a7 ,c5t]s ,! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants1 ) ea* grant up to #aj1jjj1jjj p] ye>1 to in/itutions ( high] education 7or consortia !re(7 =-- 7#a7 ! cont9uation & expansion ( ! rese>*1 developm5t1 demon/ration1 te/+1 & comm]cial application activities at ! ,national ,m>9e ,en]gy ,c5t]s 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ,c5t]s7 e/abli%$ z ( ,janu>y #a1 #bjbj2 & 7#b7 ! e/abli%m5t ( new ,national ,m>9e ,en]gy ,c5t]s4 7b7 ,location selection ,9 select+ in/itutions ( high] education = new ,c5t]s1 ! ,secret>y %all consid] ! foll[+ crit]ia3 7#a7 ,:e!r ! in/itution ho/s an exi/+ m>9e en]gy rese>* & developm5t program4 7#b7 ,:e!r ! in/itution has prov5 te*nical exp]tise to support m>9e en]gy rese>*4 7#c7 ,:e!r ! in/itution has access to m>9e res\rces4 7c7 ,purposes ,! ,c5t]s %all coord9ate among !mselves1 ! ,dep>tm5t1 & ! ,national ,laboratories to-- 7#a7 advance rese>*1 developm5t1 demon/ration & comm]cial application ( m>9e en]gy te*nologies 9 response to indu/ry & comm]cial ne$s2 7#b7 support 9-wat] te/+ & demon/ration ( m>9e en]gy te*nologies1 includ+ facilities capable ( te/+-- 7,a7 m>9e en]gy sy/ems ( v>i\s te*nology read9ess levels & scales2 7,b7 a v>iety ( te*nologies 9 multiple te/ b]?s at a s+le location2 7,c7 arrays ( te*nology devices2 & 7,d7 int]connectivity to an electrical grid1 includ+ microgrids2 & 7#c7 collect & dissem9ate in=mation on be/ practices 9 all areas relat+ to develop+ & manag+ m>9e en]gy res\rces & en]gy sy/ems4 7d7 ,coord9ation ,to ! ext5t practicable1 ! ,c5t]s %all coord9ate _! activities ) ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,"u ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce = ,oceans & ,atmosph]e1 & o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cies4 7e7 ,t]m9ation ,to ! ext5t o!rwise au?oriz$ by law1 ! ,secret>y may t]m9ate fund+ = a ,c5t] describ$ 9 p>agraph 7a7 if su* ,c5t] is und]p]=m+4 #fce4 ,organization & adm9i/ration ( programs 7a7 ,coord9ation ,9 c>ry+ out ?is subtitle1 ! ,secret>y %all coord9ate activities1 & effectively manage cross-cutt+ rese>* priorities across programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t & o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cies1 includ+ ! ,national ,laboratories & ! ,national ,m>9e ,en]gy ,c5t]s4 7b7 ,collaboration 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ?is subtitle1 ! ,secret>y %all collaborate ) indu/ry1 ,national ,laboratories1 o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cies1 in/itutions ( high] education1 includ+ ,m9ority ,s]v+ ,in/itutions1 ,national ,m>9e ,en]gy ,c5t]s1 ,tribal entities1 includ+ ,alaska ,native ,corporations1 & int]national bodies ) relevant sci5tific & te*nical exp]tise4 7#b7 ,p>ticipation ,to ! ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>y %all enc\rage rese>* projects t promote collaboration betwe5 entities specifi$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 & include entities n hi/orically associat$ ) ,national ,m>9e ,en]gy ,c5t]s1 su* z ,m9ority ,s]v+ ,in/itutions4 7#c7 ,int]national collaboration ,! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 9 coord9ation ) o!r appropriate ,f$]al & multilat]al ag5cies 7includ+ ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t7 %all support collaborative ef=ts ) int]national p>tn]s to promote ! rese>*1 developm5t1 & demon/ration ( te*nologies us$ to develop m>9e en]gy res\rces4 7c7 ,dissem9ation ( results & public availability ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 publi% ! results ( projects support$ "u ?is subtitle ?r\gh ,dep>tm5t websites1 reports1 databases1 tra9+ mat]ials1 & indu/ry conf]5ces1 includ+ in=mation discov]$ aft] ! completion ( su* projects1 )hold+ any indu/rial propriet>y in=mation2 & 7#b7 %>e results ( su* projects ) ! public except to ! ext5t t ! in=mation is protect$ f disclosure "u section #eeb7;b7 ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7d7 ,aw>d frequ5cy ,! ,secret>y %all solicit applications = aw>ds "u ?is subtitle no less frequ5tly ?an once p] fiscal ye>4 7e7 ,education & outrea* ,9 c>ry+ out ! activities describ$ 9 ?is subtitle1 ! ,secret>y %all support education & outrea* activities to dissem9ate in=mation & promote public und]/&+ ( m>9e en]gy te*nologies & ! m>9e en]gy work=ce1 includ+ activities at ! ,national ,m>9e ,en]gy ,c5t]s4 7f7 ,te*nical assi/ance & work=ce developm5t ,9 c>ry+ out ?is subtitle1 ! ,secret>y may also conduct1 = purposes ( support+ te*nical1 non-h>dw>e1 & in=mation-bas$ advances 9 m>9e en]gy developm5t & op]ations-- 7#a7 te*nical assi/ance & analysis activities ) eligible entities1 includ+ activities t support exp&+ access to advanc$ m>9e en]gy te*nologies = rural1 ,tribal1 & l[-income communities2 & 7#b7 work=ce developm5t & tra9+ activities1 includ+ to support ! dissem9ation ( /&>ds & be/ practices = enabl+ m>9e en]gy production4 7g7 ,/rategic plan ,9 c>ry+ out ! activities describ$ 9 ?is subtitle1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ! ,m>9e ,en]gy ,rese>* & ,developm5t ,act1 draft a plan1 consid]+ input f relevant /akehold]s su* z indu/ry & academia1 to implem5t ! programs describ$ 9 ?is subtitle & update ! plan on an annual basis2 & 7#b7 ! plan %all address ne>-t]m 7up to #b ye>s71 mid-t]m 7up to #g ye>s71 & long-t]m 7up to #ae ye>s7 *all5ges to ! advancem5t ( m>9e en]gy sy/ems4 7h7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & at lea/ once e #b ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all provide1 & make available to ! public & ! relevant au?oriz+ & appropriations committees ( ,congress1 a report on ! f9d+s ( rese>* conduct$ & activities c>ri$ out pursuant to ?is subtitle1 includ+ ! mo/ curr5t /rategic plan "u subsection 7g7 & ! progress made 9 implem5t+ su* plan4 #fcf4 ,applicability ( o!r laws ,no?+ 9 ?is subtitle %all be con/ru$ z waiv+1 modify+1 or sup]s$+ ! applicability ( any requirem5t "u any environm5tal or o!r ,f$]al or ,/ate law4 #fcg4 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is subtitle-- 7#a7 #aab1ehj1jjj = m>9e en]gy rese>*1 developm5t1 & demon/ration activities = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7#b7 #aaf1cjc1bjj = m>9e en]gy rese>*1 developm5t1 & demon/ration activities = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7#c7 #abj1age1efb = m>9e en]gy rese>*1 developm5t1 & demon/ration activities = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7#d7 #abd1bjc1bie = m>9e en]gy rese>*1 developm5t1 & demon/ration activities = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7#e7 #abh1cib1hfi = m>9e en]gy rese>*1 developm5t1 & demon/ration activities = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ table ( cont5ts am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts = ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg is am5d$ by /rik+ ! items relat+ to subtitle ,c ( title ,,vi & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,subtitle ,c--,m>9e ,en]gy ,rese>* & ,developm5t ,sec4 #fca4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #fcb4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #fcc4 ,m>9e en]gy rese>*1 developm5t1 & demon/ration4 ,sec4 #fcd4 ,national ,m>9e ,en]gy ,c5t]s4 ,sec4 #fce4 ,organization & adm9i/ration ( programs4 ,sec4 #fcf4 ,applicability ( o!r laws4 ,sec4 #fcg4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 4 7c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje ,! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja et seq47 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 section #bja7;a71 by /rik+ ocean 7includ+ tidal1 wave1 curr5t1 & !rmal7 & ins]t+ m>9e2 7,b7 9 section #bjc7;b77#b71 by-- 7i7 ins]t+ m>9e en]gy 7z def9$ 9 section #fcb ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg7 or be=e electric en]gy2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ocean 7includ+ tidal1 wave1 curr5t1 & !rmal72 7,c7 9 section #ica7;a77#b77;,e77i71 by /rik+ ocean en]gy1 includ+ wave en]gy & ins]t+ m>9e en]gy 7z def9$ 9 section #fcb ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg72 & 7,d7 9 section #ahcc7;a71 by /rik+ ocean en]gy res\rces 7includ+ tidal1 wave1 & !rmal en]gy7 & ins]t+ m>9e en]gy res\rces 7)9 ! mean+ ( section #fcb ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg74 7#b7 ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #aiib ,section #abab ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #aiib 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #accag7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a77#d77;,a77i71 by /rik+ ocean 7includ+ tidal1 wave1 curr5t1 & !rmal7 & ins]t+ m>9e en]gy 7z def9$ 9 section #fcb ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg72 7,b7 9 subsection 7b71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ocean 7includ+ tidal1 wave1 curr5t1 & !rmal7 & ins]t+ m>9e en]gy 7z def9$ 9 section #fcb ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg72 & 7,c7 9 subsection 7e77#a71 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ocean 7includ+ tidal1 wave1 curr5t1 & !rmal7 & ins]t+ m>9e en]gy 7z def9$ 9 section #fcb ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg74 7#c7 ,r5ewable ,en]gy & ,en]gy ,effici5cy ,te*nology ,competitiv5ess ,act ( #aihi ,! ,r5ewable ,en]gy & ,en]gy ,effici5cy ,te*nology ,competitiv5ess ,act ( #aihi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abjja et seq47 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 section #d 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abjjc7-- 7i7 9 subsection 7a77#e71 by /rik+ ,ocean & ins]t+ ,m>9e2 & 7ii7 9 subsection 7c71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,ocean & ins]t+ ,m>9e2 & 7,b7 9 section #i7;c7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abjjf7;c771 by /rik+ ocean1 & ins]t+ m>9e14 #cai4 ,increas+ fund+ = coa/al cons]vation & resili5ce ,section #h7p77#b7 ( ! ,out] ,cont95tal ,%elf ,l&s ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #accg7p77#b77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,) respect to any lease "u ?is subsection = ! production ( w9d en]gy1 #cj p]c5t ( ! rev5ue f su* lease %all be deposit$ 9 ! ,national ,oceans & ,coa/al ,security ,fund e/abli%$ by section #ijd ( ! ,national ,oceans & ,coa/al ,security ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gejc74 4 ,,iv ,climate-,ready ,fi%]ies1 ,effici5t ,fi%]y ,vessels1 & ,buy ,am]ican ,seafood #dja4 ,s5se ( ,congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7#a7 ,am]ican wild-caught seafood is integral to ! nation's food supply & to ,am]ican food security2 7#b7 ! seafood supply *a9 is (t5 long & complex2 7#c7 ,am]ican caught & ,am]ican-process$ seafood c be a su/a9able heal?y s\rce ( prote9 & micronutri5ts2 7#d7 fre%1 froz51 dri$1 & cann$ dome/ic seafood c be produc$1 process$1 & transport$ 9 a mann] t has a l[ c>bon footpr9t2 7#e7 m>9e species t are small1 at l[] trophic levels1 & pelagic typically h ! smalle/ c>bon footpr9t2 & 7#f7 !re=e1 any executive ag5cy t pur*ases seafood products %\ld1 to ! ext5t practicable1 buy local ,am]ican-caught or ,am]ican-h>ve/$ & ,am]ican-process$ seafood products f fi%]ies t are n ov]fi%$ or exp]i5c+ ov]fi%+ 9 ord] to r$uce ! gre5h\se gas emissions associat$ ) ! supply *a9 ( seafood products4 #djb4 ,caught 9 ! ,,usa ,section #b7;c77#a7 ( ! ,act ( ,augu/ #aa1 #aici 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gac;c-#c7;c77#a77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7#a7 ,! ,secret>y %all make grants f ! fund e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b7 to-- 7,a7 assi/ p]sons 9 c>ry+ out rese>* & developm5t projects address$ to any aspect ( ,unit$ ,/ates fi%]ies1 includ+ h>ve/+1 process+1 m>ket+1 & associat$ infra/ructures2 or 7,b7 assi/ p]sons to m>ket & promote ! consumption (-- 7i7 local or dome/ic fi%]y products2 7ii7 environm5tally- & climate-fri5dly fi%]y products t m9imize bycat* & impacts on m>9e mammals2 7iii7 invasive species2 or 7iv7 well-manag$ b less kn[n species4 4 #djc4 ,elim9ate fi% subsidies 9 trade agreem5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ajb7;b7 ( ! ,bip>tisan ,congressional ,trade ,priorities & ,acc\ntability ,act ( #bjae 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #dbja7;b77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#bc7 ,fi% subsidies ,! pr9cipal negotiat+ objectives ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ) respect to fi% subsidies are ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,to elim9ate subsidies t contribute to ov]capacity1 ov]fi%+1 or illegal1 unreport$1 & unregulat$ fi%+1 su* z subsidies t-- 7i7 increase ! m>9e fi%+ capacity ( fi%+ vessels or support ! acquisition ( equipm5t t increases ! ability ( fi%+ vessels to f9d fi%2 7ii7 support ! con/ruction ( fi%+ vessels1 importation ( fi%+ vessels1 or gov]nm5t repur*ase ( fi%+ vessels outside ( a b9d+ & effective fi%+ capacity r$uction program t includes ! correspond+ elim9ation ( fi%+ rights & a b9d+ & effective prohibition on ! reuse ( vessels = fi%+ to increase capacity 9 any fi%]y2 7iii7 affect fi% /ocks 9 any fi%]y-- 7,i7 9 an ov]fi%$ or worse condition2 7,,ii7 ^: /ock levels are decl9+2 or 7,,iii7 ^: /ock level /atus rema9s unkn[n2 7iv7 are provid$ to fi%+ ent]prises engag$ 9 long-di/ance fi%+1 ei!r on ! high seas or 9 ! exclusive economic zone ( a ?ird c\ntry2 7v7 support ! transf] or reflagg+ ( fi%+ vessels to ?ird c\ntries1 includ+ ?r\gh ! creation ( jo9t v5tures ) p>tn]s ( ^? c\ntries2 7vi7 are provid$ to ! fi%+ ent]prises or to own]s or op]ators ( vessels t h be5 det]m9$ to h engag$ 9 illegal1 unreport$1 & unregulat$ fi%+ by a coa/al /ate or a regional fi%]ies managem5t organization2 or 7vii7 r$uce fuel1 insurance1 or o!r op]at+ co/s solely = fi%+ ent]prises4 7,b7 ,to require p>ties to trade agreem5ts-- 7i7 to report to an environm5tal affairs committee e/abli%$ "u ! agreem5t1 on an annual basis1 all m>9e fi%+-relat$ subsidies provid$ by ! p>ties1 includ+ fleet capacity & trade data conc]n+ ! fi%]ies t ! subsidies affect2 7ii7 to e/abli% an indep5d5t body to make annual assessm5ts ( ! heal? ( fi% /ocks 9 ea* dome/ic fi%]y & report su* assessm5ts to su* environm5tal affairs committee2 7iii7 ) respect to %>$ or int]national fi%]ies 9 :i* ea* p>ty is involv$ 9 fi%+ activities1 to commit to coop]at+ ) ?ird c\ntries1 regional fi%]ies managem5t organizations1 & assessm5t bodies 9 annual assessm5ts ( ! heal? ( fi% /ocks 9 su* fi%]ies2 & 7iv7 to c]tify to su* environm5tal affairs committee t !y h made & cont9ue to make adequate progress t[>d ! goal ( protect+ & cons]v+1 ?r\gh well-connect$ & effective sy/em ( protect$ areas & o!r effective area-bas$ cons]vation measures1 at lea/ #cj p]c5t ( ! planet by #bjcj1 ) ! focus on areas p>ticul>ly important = biodiv]sity4 7,c7 ,to require p>ties to trade agreem5ts t are also memb]s ( ! ,_w ,trade ,organization to "w collaboratively at ! ,organization to e/abli% & ma9ta9 robu/ discipl9es on fi%]ies subsidies4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 take effect on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 & 7#b7 apply ) respect to negotiations = trade agreem5ts subject to ! provisions ( section #ajc ( ! ,bip>tisan ,congressional ,trade ,priorities & ,acc\ntability ,act ( #bjae 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #dbjb7 ent]$ into on or aft] su* date ( enactm5t4 #djd4 ,fuel effici5t fi%+ vessels ,section #ecgjh7;b77#b7 ( title #df1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ increas$ fuel effici5cy or improv$ safety4 & ins]t+ improv$ safety2 or2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 increas+ fuel effici5cy & r$uc+ fuel usage1 :i* may include-- 7i7 in/allation ( sol> panels2 7ii7 eng9e replacem5t or retr(it1 includ+ ! in/allation ( new fuel-effici5t1 l[-emission eng9es1 includ+ hybrid electric m>9e eng9es or g5]ators2 7iii7 ge>box or propell] replacem5t2 7iv7 modifications to hull %ape2 & 7v7 modifications to fi%+ ge>4 4 #dje4 ,climate & fi%]ies rese>* & managem5t program ,title ,,iv ( ! ,magnuson-,/ev5s ,fi%]y ,cons]vation & ,managem5t ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahha et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #dji4 ,climate & fi%]ies rese>* & managem5t program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ( ! program ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) appropriate ,regional ,fi%]y ,managem5t ,c\ncils & 9 coord9ation ) o!r ,f$]al ag5cies & educational in/itutions1 %all e/abli% a program to id5tify1 develop1 & implem5t adaptive /rategies1 consi/5t ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is ,act1 to improve ! managem5t ( fi%]ies "u curr5t & anticipat$ impacts ( climate *ange4 ,9 adm9i/]+ su* program1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 exp& & improve fi%]ies sci5ce1 monitor+1 & data collection 9 ord] to support & promote integrat$1 climate-in=m$ fi%]y managem5t & ensure t ! requirem5ts ( ?is ,act are met "u *ang+ climatic conditions2 7#b7 prep>e & adapt fi%]y managem5t = climate *ange by promot+ a precaution>y approa* to managem5t & support+ ! developm5t & use ( relevant sci5ce & managem5t tools1 includ+ =eca/+1 risk assessm5t1 sc5>io plann+1 c\pl$ climate & ecosy/em model+1 & managem5t /rategy evaluation2 7#c7 improve ag5cy und]/&+ ( /ock %ifts to in=m cat* advice1 resolve jurisdictional issues1 & support a*ievem5t ( cons]vation m&ates 9 ! face ( %ift+ /ocks2 7#d7 promote ! use ( climate-in=m$ /ock assessm5ts2 7#e7 provide guidance on ! use ( climate-responsive control rules 9 fi%]y managem5t2 7#f7 promote managem5t approa*es t increase resili5ce to curr5t & anticipat$ climate impacts 9 manag$ species & m>9e ecosy/ems1 includ+ by coord9at+ ) & advanc+ programs to protect g5etic div]sity & age /ructure1 protect m>9e habitat1 m9imize & bett] acc\nt = bycat*1 & incorporat+ into managem5t ! ecological role ( =age fi% 9 ! m>9e food web2 7#g7 increase und]/&+ ( ! socioeconomic impacts ( climate *ange on fi%+ p>ticipants & relat$ indu/ries2 7#h7 coord9ate )9 ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration on issues relat$ to climate *ange & fi%]ies1 includ+ on data ne$s & availability2 7#i7 ensure t ! rese>*1 res\rce managem5t1 & exp5ditures to prep>e fi%]ies = climate *ange promote racial & socioeconomic equity ) respect to environm5tal & economic outcomes across fi%]ies & regions2 7#aj7 promote ! incorporation ( climate *ange into fi%]ies managem5t at regional fi%]y managem5t organizations & o!r int]national bodies2 & 7#aa7 advance o!r climate *ange fi%]y sci5ce & managem5t z appropriate4 7b7 ,evaluation ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,c\ncils1 %all1 n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,ocean-,bas$ ,climate ,solutions ,act ( #bjbj & e #c ye>s !reaft]1 conduct an indep5d5t review t w be provid$ to ,congress & ! public on ! results ( ! program1 includ+-- 7#a7 /eps tak5 to modify or enhance rese>* & data collection programs to bett] und]/& ! effects ( climate *ange on fi%]y res\rces2 7#b7 /eps tak5 to evaluate v>i\s managem5t /rategies 9 ! context ( future climate sc5>ios2 7#c7 h[ tools & solutions id5tifi$ by ! program h be5 or w be implem5t$ 9 fi%]y sci5ce & managem5t2 & 7#d7 ! degree to :i* equity 9 outcomes ( fulfill+ programmatic duties 0 a*iev$ z requir$ by subsection 7a77#i74 4 #djf4 ,climate-ready fi%]ies innovation program 7a7 ,climate-,ready fi%]ies innovation program ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% a program1 includ+ grants1 to develop innovative tools & approa*es design$ to increase ! adaptive capacity ( fi%]y managem5t to ! impacts ( climate *ange4 ,9 adm9i/]+ su* program1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7#a7 develop sci5ce & managem5t approa*es t address regional & national priorities to improve ! cons]vation & managem5t ( fi%]y res\rces "u curr5t & anticipat$ climate impacts2 7#b7 provide = r\t9e consultation ) fi%]y manag]s & sci5ti/s 9 ord] to maximize opportunities to incorporate results ( ! program 9 fi%]y managem5t actions2 7#c7 promote adoption ( me?ods develop$ "u ! program 9 fi%]y managem5t plans develop$ by ! ,regional ,fi%]y ,managem5t ,c\ncils2 7#d7 provide in=mation & outrea* to ! private sector & academic sector to enc\rage developm5t ( tools & approa*es to manage ! effects ( climate *ange on fi%]ies2 & 7#e7 provide in=mation & outrea* to fi%]y p>ticipants to increase und]/&+ ( & enc\rage adoption & use ( tools & approa*es develop$ "u ! program4 7b7 ,coord9ation ( ! program 7#a7 ,! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% a process to ensure coord9ation ) & outrea* to-- 7,a7 regional (fices & sci5ce c5t]s ( ! ,national ,m>9e ,fi%]ies ,s]vice2 7,b7 ! ,regional ,fi%]y ,managem5t ,c\ncils2 7,c7 ! sci5tific & /ati/ical committees ( su* ,fi%]y ,managem5t ,c\ncils2 & 7,d7 o!r relevant programs1 includ+ ! coop]ative rese>* & managem5t program "u ,section #cah ( ! ,magnuson-,/ev5s ,fi%]y ,cons]vation & ,managem5t ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfg71 ! ,integrat$ ,ocean ,obs]v+ ,sy/em1 & programs )9 ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration design$ to address ocean acidification4 7#b7 ,su* coord9ation %\ld include id5tification ( multi-ye> rese>* priorities to /udy & und]/& ! curr5t & anticipat$ impacts ( climate *ange on fi%]ies1 fi%]ies int]actions1 habitats1 fi%]y p>ticipants1 fi%]ies sci5ce & monitor+1 or o!r relevant priority4 ,su* priorities %\ld be r\t9ely review$ 9 a timeframe n to exce$ #e ye>s & updat$ z necess>y4 7c7 ,report ,e #b ye>s1 beg9n+ #b ye>s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all transmit a report to ! ,s5ate ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation & ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives ,committee on ,natural ,res\rces t-- 7#a7 describes fund+ provid$ to implem5t ?is section2 7#b7 includes descriptions ( & developm5ts 9 tools & approa*es a*iev$ "u ?is section2 7#c7 describes h[ & 9 :i* fi%]ies ^! tools & approa*es h be5 implem5t$2 & 7#d7 describes improvem5ts 9 fi%]y climate-read9ess associat$ ) implem5t+ ?is section1 z well z proposals to address rema9+ problems4 #djg4 ,%ift+ ,/ocks ,task ,=ce 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli%1 n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 a task =ce to be kn[n z ! ,%ift+ ,/ocks ,task ,=ce consi/+ ( #aj memb]s1 includ+ #a memb] recomm5d$ by ea* ( #h ,regional ,fi%]y ,managem5t ,c\ncils & ! ,highly ,migratory ,species ,advisory ,panel & ! ,adm9i/rator or _! designee4 7b7 ,memb]%ip 7#a7 ,t]ms ,except z provid$ by p>agraph 7#b71 t]ms ( appo9t$ memb]s ( ! ,task ,=ce %all be /agg]$1 %all be #b ye>s 9 duration1 & no memb] %all s]ve m ?an #c t]ms4 7#b7 ,vacancy ,any memb] appo9t$ to fill a vacancy occurr+ be=e ! expiration ( ! t]m = :i* ! memb]'s pr$ecessor 0 appo9t$ %all be appo9t$ only = ! rema9d] ( t t]m4 7#c7 ,crit]ia = appo9tm5t ,memb]s appo9t$ to ! ,task ,=ce %all be ,f$]al employees1 ,/ate employees1 ,tribal & ,indig5\s repres5tatives1 academics1 or indep5d5t exp]ts1 %all h /rong sci5tific or te*nical cr$5tials & exp]i5ce1 & %all n include memb]s ( ! ,regional ,fi%]y ,managem5t ,c\ncils4 7#d7 ,travel exp5ses ,ea* memb] %all receive travel exp5ses1 includ+ p] diem 9 lieu ( subsi/5ce1 9 accordance ) applicable provisions "u sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #eg ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#e7 ,*airp]son ,! *airp]son ( ! ,task ,=ce %all be elect$ by ! memb]s4 7c7 ,meet+s ,! ,task ,=ce %all meet n less ?an #d times annually4 7d7 ,/aff support ,^u reque/ ( ! ,task ,=ce1 ! ,adm9i/rator may detail on a reimbursable basis p]sonnel to ! ,task ,=ce to assi/ su* ,task ,=ce4 7e7 ,developm5t ( crit]ia ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,task ,=ce %all develop1 9 consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator & ! ,regional ,fi%]y ,managem5t ,c\ncils1 sci5ce-bas$ decision-mak+ crit]ia to make jurisdiction1 allocation1 & fi%]y managem5t decisions t m9imize ! risk ( ov]fi%+ & maximize /ock & ecosy/em resili5ce to ! effects ( climate *ange1 are consi/5t ) ! national /&>ds1 ! o!r provisions ( ! ,magnuson-,/ev5s ,fi%]y ,cons]vation & ,managem5t ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahja et seq471 regulations implem5t+ recomm5dations by int]national organizations 9 :i* ! ,unit$ ,/ates p>ticipates 7includ+ b n limit$ to clos$ areas1 quotas1 & size limits71 & any o!r applicable law4 7f7 ,recomm5dations ,! ,task ,=ce %all make recomm5dations to ! ,adm9i/rator & to ! ,regional ,fi%]y ,managem5t ,c\ncils recomm5dations = ! allocation & di/ribution ( fi%+ privileges bas$ on ! crit]ia develop$ "u subsection 7e74 7g7 ,petitions ,any memb] ( ! public may submit a petition to reque/ ! review ( pot5tially %ift+ /ock4 ,9 ord] to be eligible = consid]ation1 a petition mu/ include suffici5tly descriptive in=mation reg>d+ ! /ock or /ocks 9 "q1 ! jurisdiction or allocation conc]ns1 & any o!r relevant in=mation4 7h7 ,petition review & recomm5dation 7#a7 ,det]m9ation ( suffici5t in=mation ,^u receipt ( a petition "u subsection 7f71 ! ,task ,=ce %all1 n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( su* receipt1 det]m9e by majority vote :e!r ! petition conta9s suffici5t in=mation to %[ t a sub/antial %ift 9 ! di/ribution ( a /ock has occurr$4 7#b7 ,review process ,if ! ,task ,=ce makes a det]m9ation "u p>agraph 7#a7 t a petition conta9s suffici5t in=mation1 ! ,task ,=ce %all review su* petition4 ,su* review %all include-- 7,a7 a public he>+ 9 ! affect$ region2 & 7,b7 a public notice & comm5t p]iod ( n less ?an #ij days4 7#c7 ,writt5 recomm5dation ,^u completion ( a review "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,task ,=ce %all-- 7,a7 det]m9e :i* ,regional ,fi%]y ,managem5t ,c\ncil's or ,c\ncils' geographic area ( au?ority ! fi%]y is locat$ 92 & 7,b7 submit to ! ,adm9i/rator1 ea* affect$ ,regional ,fi%]y ,managem5t ,c\ncil1 & ! petition] writt5 recomm5dations = allocation & di/ribution ( fi%+ privileges )9 ! fi%]y4 7#d7 ,response ,^u receipt ( a recomm5dation f ! ,task ,=ce "u p>agraph 7#c71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7,a7 beg9 consultation ) ! affect$ ,regional ,fi%]y ,managem5t ,c\ncil reg>d+ necess>y *anges to fi%]y managem5t plans2 & 7,b7 n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( receipt ( ! ,task ,=ce's recomm5dation1 ensure t a compliant fi%]y managem5t plan t fully acc\nts = ! be/ available sci5ce on %ift+ /ocks & ! recomm5dations ( ! ,task ,=ce is creat$1 publi%$1 & implem5t$4 7#e7 ,publication ,! ,task ,=ce %all publi% on ! int]net ea* petition receiv$ "u ?is section1 ! det]m9ation z made "u p>agraph 7#a7 & any writt5 recomm5dations produc$ "u p>agraph 7#c74 7i7 ,task =ce ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,task ,=ce means ! ,%ift+ ,/ocks ,task ,=ce e/abli%$ pursuant to subsection 7a74 #djh4 ,ess5tial fi% habitat consultation ,section #cje7;b7 ( ! ,magnuson-,/ev5s ,fi%]y ,cons]vation & ,managem5t ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahee7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ e five ye>s aft] updat+2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ 1 *anges to habitat1 9 "p due to climate *ange1 aft] evid5ce2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,d71 by ins]t+ & su* ag5cies %all take action aft] ag5cies2 7#c7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#d7 & ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,consultations reg>d+ ,f$]al ag5cy action ) adv]se effects on ess5tial fi% habitat 7,a7 ,requirem5t to avoid or mitigate adv]se effects 7i7 ,ess5tial fi% habitat ,) respect to any ,f$]al ag5cy action t may h an adv]se affect on ess5tial fi% habitat1 ea* ,f$]al ag5cy %all1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y1 ensure t any action au?oriz$1 fund$1 or und]tak5 by su* ag5cy avoids ! adv]se effect ( su* action on ess5tial fi% habitat or1 to ! ext5t t ! adv]se effect _c be avoid$1 ! ag5cy %all m9imize & mitigate ! adv]se effect4 7ii7 ,habitat area ( p>ticul> conc]n ,no ,f$]al ag5cy may au?orize1 fund1 or und]take an action if su* ag5cy det]m9es1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y1 t su* action w\ld h an adv]se effect on a habitat area ( p>ticul> conc]n4 7,b7 ,regulations ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% regulations = ! consultation process requir$ by subp>agraph 7,a71 includ+ to ensure t recomm5dations made by ! ,secret>y pursuant to su* subp>agraph w\ld result 9 ! avoidance1 if possible1 ( adv]se effects on ess5tial fi% habitat &1 if avoidance is n possible1 ! m9imization & mitigation ( any su* adv]se effects4 7#c7 ,in=mation to c\ncil ,! ,secret>y %all in=m ea* affect$ ,c\ncil ( any consultation c>ri$ out "u p>agraph 7#b71 includ+ in=mation on ! propos$ action & any pot5tial adv]se effects1 & ea* affect$ ,c\ncil-- 7,a7 may comm5t on & make recomm5dations to ! ,secret>y & any ,f$]al or ,/ate ag5cy conc]n+ ! und]ly+ action if1 9 ! view ( ! ,c\ncil1 su* action may affect ! habitat ( a fi%]y res\rce "u ! au?ority ( su* ,c\ncil2 & 7,b7 %all comm5t on & make recomm5dations to ! ,secret>y & any ,f$]al or ,/ate ag5cy conc]n+ ! und]ly+ action if1 9 ! view ( ! ,c\ncil1 su* action is likely to adv]sely affect ! habitat ( an anadrom\s fi%]y res\rce "u ! au?ority ( su* ,c\ncil4 7#d7 ,in=mation f o!r s\rces 7,a7 ,receipt ( in=mation ,if ! ,secret>y receives in=mation f any s\rce & det]m9es t an action tak51 fund$1 or au?oriz$ or propos$ to be tak51 fund$1 or au?oriz$ by a ,/ate or ,f$]al ag5cy may h an adv]se effect on an ess5tial fi% habitat id5tifi$ "u ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all recomm5d to su* ag5cy measures t avoid su* adv]se effects & m9imize or mitigate su* adv]se effects t _c be avoid$4 7,b7 ,requir$ response ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] receiv+ a recomm5dation "u subp>agraph 7,a71 a ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local ag5cy %all provide a detail$ response 9 writ+ to any ,c\ncil comm5t "u p>agraph 7#c7 & ! ,secret>y reg>d+ ! matt]4 ,! response %all include a description ( measures propos$ by ! ag5cy = avoid+ ! adv]se effects1 or to ! ext5t ! adv]se effects _c be avoid$1 mitigat+ ! adv]se effects ( ! action on su* ess5tial fi% habitat4 ,9 ! case ( a response t is inconsi/5t ) ! recomm5dations ( ! ,secret>y1 ! ,f$]al ag5cy %all expla9 h[ ! alt]native measures propos$ w avoid ! adv]se effects ( su* action on ess5tial fi% habitat or1 to ! ext5t t adv]se effects _c be avoid$1 mitigate ! adv]se effects4 7,c7 ,publication ,! ,secret>y %all make available to ! public-- 7i7 any recomm5dation made "u subp>agraph 7,a7 on ! date on :i* su* recomm5dation is made2 & 7ii7 any response made by an ag5cy "u subp>agraph 7,b7 on ! date on :i* su* response is receiv$4 7#e7 ,ess5tial fi% habitat ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m habitat areas ( p>ticul> conc]n means specific types ( areas t are "p ( or )9 ess5tial fi% habitat t-- 7,a7 provide an important ecological function1 includ+ = ma9ta9+ & re/or+ ! biomass1 demographic1 spatial1 or g5etic *>act]i/ics ( fi% populations2 7,b7 are s5sitive to human-induc$ environm5tal degradation2 7,c7 are or w be significantly /ress$ by human activities2 7,d7 due to prevail+ or anticipat$ future environm5tal conditions1 are or may become important to ! heal? ( manag$ species2 or 7,e7 are r>e4 4 #dji4 ,ocean ,aquaculture ,rese>* & ,policy ,program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% an ,ocean ,aquaculture ,rese>* & ,policy ,program to address opportunities1 *all5ges1 & innovation 9 re/orative ocean aquaculture developm5t1 sit+1 & op]ations 9 ! coa/al wat]s & exclusive economic zone ?r\gh-- 7#a7 inve/m5t 9 rese>* & te*nical assi/ance to ensure adv]se impacts to ! m>9e environm5t c be fully und]/ood1 anticipat$1 acc\nt$ =1 & avoid$ & impacts to wild-capture fi%]ies & m>9e wildlife are m9imiz$ dur+ ! species selection1 design1 developm5t1 sit+1 & op]ation ( aquaculture facilities2 & 7#b7 ! developm5t & application ( be/ managem5t practices to ensure ! species selection1 design1 developm5t1 sit+1 & op]ation ( re/orative ocean aquaculture maximizes pot5tial b5efits :ile m9imiz+ pot5tial adv]se impacts to ! m>9e environm5t & wild-capture fi%]ies4 7b7 ,use ( exi/+ programs ,! ,adm9i/rator %all use exi/+ grant & rese>* programs to support ! design1 developm5t1 sit+1 & op]ation ( re/orative ocean aquaculture us+ be/ managem5t practices to maximize pot5tial b5efits & m9imize pot5tial adv]se impacts to ! m>9e environm5t4 7c7 ,prioritization 9 o!r programs ,9 c>ry+ out o!r programs relat+ to aquaculture rese>* & developm5t1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all prioritize re/orative ocean aquaculture1 includ+ 9 c>ry+ out-- 7#a7 ! ,small ,bus9ess ,innovation ,rese>* ,program ( ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration2 7#b7 ,national ,sea ,grant ,college ,program2 & 7#c7 section #b ( ! ,act ( ,augu/ #aa1 #aici 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gac;c-#c74 7d7 ,prioritization )9 ! program ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all prioritize support = rese>* & te*nology developm5t t includes-- 7#a7 design analyses ( re/orative aquaculture sy/ems to maximize ecosy/em b5efits :ile avoid+ adv]se impacts to ! m>9e environm5t & wild-capture fi%]ies & m>9e wildlife2 7#b7 spatial analyses to und]/& & evaluate :]e sit+ ( re/orative aquaculture c m9imize adv]se impacts to migratory birds & wat]birds1 m>9e birds & mammals1 endang]$ species1 & o!r aspects ( ! m>9e ecosy/em2 7#c7 monitor+ bo? ! individual & cumulative environm5tal impacts ( curr5t & propos$ small scale aquaculture op]ations to in=m pot5tial impacts ( l>ge-scale op]ations & sit+2 7#d7 (f%ore monitor+1 rem$iation1 & mitigation te*nology developm5t2 & 7#e7 und]/&+ & prep>+ = impacts t climate *ange may h on design developm5t1 sit+1 & op]ations ( re/orative aquaculture facilities & ! m>9e environm5t4 7e7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,national ,academies %all submit to ! ,adm9i/rator & to ,congress a report t reviews1 compiles1 & syn!sizes exi/+ te*nologies & assessm5ts ( re/orative ocean aquaculture to fur!r in=m ongo+ rese>* & te*nical assi/ance fund$ "u subsection 7c74 7f7 ,cont5t ,! report requir$ by subsection 7e7 %all include ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,a quantitative assessm5t ( ! capacity = seque/]+ & /or+ significant am\nts ( c>bon f ! atmosph]e & ocean to mitigate ! impacts ( climate *ange4 7#b7 ,a compreh5sive assessm5t ( ! blue c>bon pot5tial = an aquaculture project1 includ+ its pot5tial environm5tal impacts1 includ+ cumulative impacts1 to native m>9e species & m>9e habitat & ! pot5tial adv]se wildlife int]actions likely to result f ! use ( re/orative aquaculture te*nologies 9 use or "u developm5t worldwide4 7#c7 ,a compreh5sive assessm5t ( ! pot5tial impacts1 includ+ cumulative impacts1 to wild-capture fi%]ies & m>9e wildlife & ! productivity !re( likely to result f ! use ( re/orative aquaculture te*nologies 9 use or "u developm5t worldwide4 7#d7 ,an assessm5t ( any kn[n ecosy/ems s]vices t h be5 d]iv$ f re/orative ocean aquaculture & design1 includ+ sit+ & size p>amet]s t maximize ^? b5efits4 7#e7 ,a detail$ discussion ( ! mitigation measures available curr5tly to r$uce any negative environm5tal or wild-capture fi%]ies & m>9e wildlife impacts id5tifi$ & _! degree ( efficacy1 z well z ! real-"t facility monitor+ options available4 7#f7 ,recomm5dations ( regionally relevant sit+1 in/allation1 & op]ations /&>ds necess>y to ensure t re/orative ocean aquaculture facilities are develop$ & op]at$ 9 a mann] :i* m9imizes impacts to ! m>9e environm5t & avoids & m9imizes h>mful int]actions ) m>9e wildlife & habitat or conflict ) o!r exi/+ ocean-us] gr\ps4 7#g7 ,economic analysis id5tify+ ! pot5tial b5efits & impacts to comm]cial & recreational fi%+ & ocean recreation indu/ries result+ f re/orative ocean aquaculture4 7#h7 ,recomm5dations = fur!r rese>* & assessm5ts t %\ld be support$4 7#i7 ,a su/a9ability classification sy/em to assess ! v>i\s types ( re/orative aquaculture on a range ( life cycle ecological & social b5efits & provides a composite score ) :i* to rank su* types ( re/orative aquaculture4 ,v ,coa/al ,b>ri] ,res\rce ,act ,am5dm5ts #eja4 ,undevelop$ coa/al b>ri] ,section #c7a7 ( ! ,coa/al ,b>ri] ,res\rces ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cejb7a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ means & ins]t+ includes2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ bluff1 aft] b>ri] spit12 & 7#c7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by ins]t+ includ+ areas t are & w be vuln]able to coa/al haz>ds1 su* z flood+1 /orm surge1 w9d1 erosion1 & sea level rise aft] ne>%ore wat]s4 #ejb4 ,coa/al haz>d pilot project 7a7 ,9 g5]al 7#a7 ,project ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior %all c>ry out a coa/al haz>d pilot project to produce draft maps ( areas :i* c\ld be add$ to ! ,john ,h4 ,*afee ,coa/al ,b>ri] ,res\rces ,sy/em t are & w be vuln]able to coa/al haz>ds1 su* z flood+1 /orm surge1 w9d1 erosion & sea level rise1 & areas n 9 su* ,sy/em to :i* b>ri]s & associat$ habitats are likely to migrate z sea level rises4 7#b7 ,numb] ( units ,! coa/al haz>d pilot project %all consi/ ( ! creation ( maps = no m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! ,sy/em1 "o-?ird ( :i* %all be o!rwise protect$ areas z t t]m is def9$ 9 section #ab ( ! ,coa/al ,b>ri] ,improvem5t ,act ( #aiij 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cejc note2 ,public ,law #aja-eia74 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report describ+ ! results ( ! coa/al haz>d pilot project & ! crit]ia & co/s ( complet+ coa/al haz>d maps = ! entire ,sy/em4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! report %all include a description (-- 7,a7 ! f9al recomm5d$ maps creat$ "u ! coa/al haz>d pilot project2 7,b7 recomm5dations = ! adoption ( ! digital maps creat$ "u ?is section by ,congress2 7,c7 a summ>y ( ! comm5ts receiv$ f ! ,gov]nors ( ! ,/ates1 o!r gov]nm5t (ficials1 & ! public reg>d+ ! maps2 & 7,d7 a description ( ! crit]ia & ! am\nt ( fund+ necess>y = complet+ coa/al haz>d maps = ! entire ,sy/em4 7c7 ,consultation ,! ,secret>y %all prep>e ! report requir$ "u subsection 7b7-- 7#a7 9 consultation ) ! ,gov]nors ( ! ,/ates 9 :i* any ,sy/em units & o!rwise protect$ areas are locat$2 & 7#b7 aft]-- 7,a7 provid+ an opportunity = ! submission ( public comm5ts2 & 7,b7 consid]+ any public comm5ts submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 #ejc4 ,report on exp&+ ,coa/al ,b>ri] ,res\rces ,act to ! ,pacific ,coa/1 includ+ ,pacific ,t]ritories & ,freely ,associat$ ,/ates 7a7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all prep>e & submit a report to ,congress on ways to protect undevelop$ coa/al b>ri]s along ! ,pacific ,coa/ ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ 9 ! ,pacific ,t]ritories & ,freely ,associat$ ,/ates4 ,su* /udy %all exam9e ! pot5tial = loss ( human life & damage to fi%1 wildlife1 & o!r natural res\rces1 & ! pot5tial = ! wa/eful exp5diture ( ,f$]al rev5ues1 along ! ,pacific ,coa/1 giv+ p>ticul> att5tion to tsunami1 flood1 erosion1 & /orm damage1 & sea level rise impacts4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,! report requir$ "u subsection 7a7 %all evaluate ways 9 :i* ! def9ition ( ! t]m undevelop$ coa/al b>ri] "u section #c ( ! ,coa/al ,b>ri] ,res\rces ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cejb7 c\ld be exp&$ to m accurately address ! geology & functions ( coa/al b>ri]s 9 areas along ! ,pacific ,coa/1 includ+ 9 ! ,pacific ,t]ritories & ,freely ,associat$ ,/ates1 includ+ ! ways 9 :i* coa/al bluffs1 rocky outcropp+s1 bea*es1 wetl&s1 e/u>ies1 coral reefs1 mangroves1 & o!r l&=ms 9 su* areas function z coa/al b>ri]s by absorb+ /orm impacts1 protect+ inl& communities f sea level rise impacts1 provid+ habitat1 & be+ subject to erosion4 7c7 ,prep>ation & submission ( maps 7#a7 ,prep>ation ,z soon z practicable aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all prep>e maps id5tify+ ! b\nd>ies ( ^? undevelop$ coa/al b>ri]s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates along ! ,pacific ,coa/1 includ+ 9 ! ,pacific ,t]ritories & ,freely ,associat$ ,/ates4 7#b7 ,submission to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress maps id5tify+ ! b\nd>ies ( ^? undevelop$ coa/al b>ri]s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates along ! ,pacific ,coa/1 includ+ ! ,pacific ,t]ritories & ,freely ,associat$ ,/ates1 t ! ,secret>y consid]s to be appropriate = inclusion 9 ! ,john ,h4 ,*afee ,coa/al ,b>ri] ,res\rces ,sy/em4 7d7 ,pacific ,t]ritories & ,freely ,associat$ ,/ates def9$ ,9 ?is section ! t]m ,pacific ,t]ritories & ,freely ,associat$ ,/ates means ea* ( ,am]ican ,samoa1 ,guam1 ! ,republic ( ! ,m>%all ,isl&s1 ! ,f$]at$ ,/ates ( ,micronesia1 & ,palau4 #ejd4 ,require disclosure to prospective buy]s t prop]ty is 9 ! ,coa/al ,b>ri] ,res\rces ,sy/em ,section #e ( ! ,coa/al ,b>ri] ,res\rces ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cejd7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,disclosure ( limitations 7#a7 ,requirem5t ,no p]son %all sell any int]e/ 9 real prop]ty locat$ 9 ! ,sy/em unless ! p]son has disclos$ to ! buy] t ! prop]ty is 9 ! ,sy/em & subject to ! limitations "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,notification to ! ,secret>y ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( sale ( any int]e/ 9 real prop]ty locat$ 9 ! ,sy/em1 ! sell] %all notify ! ,secret>y us+ ! onl9e sy/em requir$ by p>agraph 7#c7 ( su* sale & %all c]tify to ! ,secret>y t su* sell] compli$ ) ! requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,onl9e report+ sy/em ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% & ma9ta9 an onl9e report+ sy/em to facilitate notifications to ! ,secret>y requir$ by p>agraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,civil p5alty ,any p]son :o violates ?is subsection %all be subject to a civil p5alty ( n m ?an #aj1jjj4 4 #eje4 ,improve ,f$]al ag5cy compliance ) ,coa/al ,b>ri] ,res\rces ,act 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #g7;b7 ( ! ,coa/al ,b>ri] ,res\rces ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cejf7;b77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7b7 ,reports & c]tification 7#a7 ,! head ( ea* ,f$]al ag5cy affect$ by ?is ,act %all annually report to ! ,committees & ! ,secret>y t su* ag5cy is 9 compliance ) ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,c]tification ,! ,secret>y %all annually c]tify :e!r ea* su* ag5cy is 9 compliance ) ?is ,act4 7#c7 ,failure to comply ,if ! ,secret>y c]tifies t an ag5cy is n 9 compliance ) ?is ,act1 ! head ( ! ag5cy %all report to ,congress n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( su* c]tification reg>d+ h[ ! ag5cy w a*ieve compliance4 4 7b7 ,te*nical correction ,section #c ( ! ,coa/al ,b>ri] ,res\rces ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cejb7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,committee on ,res\rces & ins]t+ ,committee on ,natural ,res\rces4 #ejf4 ,excess ,f$]al prop]ty ,section #d7;e7 ( ! ,coa/al ,b>ri] ,res\rces ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cejc7;e77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ an undevelop$ ea* place su* t]m appe>s & ins]t+ a2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,coa/al b>ri] def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m coa/al b>ri] means-- 7,a7 a depositional geologic feature 7su* z a bay b>ri]1 tombolo1 b>ri] spit1 or b>ri] isl&7 t-- 7i7 is subject to wave1 tidal1 & w9d en]gies2 & 7ii7 protects l&w>d aquatic habitats f direct wave attack2 & 7,b7 all associat$ aquatic habitats includ+ ! adjac5t wetl&s1 m>%es1 e/u>ies1 inlets1 & ne>%ore wat]s4 4 #ejg4 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #i ( ! ,coa/al ,b>ri] ,res\rces ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cejh7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #b1jjj1jjj & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! end ( ! s5t5ce & ins]t+ #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe44 ,,vi ,coa/al ,zone ,managem5t ,act am5dm5ts #fja4 ,grants to fur!r a*ievem5t ( ,tribal coa/al zone objectives 7a7 ,grants au?oriz$ ,! ,coa/al ,zone ,managem5t ,act ( #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adea et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #cbj4 ,grants to fur!r a*ievem5t ( ,tribal coa/al zone objectives 7a7 ,grants au?oriz$ ,! ,secret>y may aw>d competitive grants to ,indian ,tribes to fur!r a*ievem5t ( ! objectives ( su* a ,tribe = su* ,tribe's ,tribal coa/al zone4 7b7 ,co/ %>e 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( any activity c>ri$ out ) a grant "u ?is section %all be-- 7,a7 9 ! case ( a grant ( less ?an #bjj1jjj1 #ajj p]c5t ( su* co/2 & 7,b7 9 ! case ( a grant ( #bjj1jjj or m1 #ie p]c5t ( su* co/1 except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,waiv] ,! ,secret>y may waive ! application ( p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 ) respect to a grant to an ,indian ,tribe1 or o!rwise r$uce ! portion ( ! %>e ( ! co/ ( an activity requir$ to be paid by an ,indian ,tribe "u su* p>agraph1 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! ,tribe does n h suffici5t funds to pay su* portion4 7c7 ,compatibility ,! ,secret>y may n aw>d a grant "u ?is section unless ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! activities to be c>ri$ out ) ! grant are compatible ) ?is title & t ! grantee has consult$ ) ! affect$ coa/al /ate reg>d+ ! grant objectives & purposes4 7d7 ,au?oriz$ objectives & purposes ,am\nts aw>d$ z a grant "u ?is section %all be us$ = #a or m ( ! objectives & purposes au?oriz$ "u subsections 7b7 & 7c71 respectively1 ( section #cjf;,a4 7e7 ,fund+ ,( am\nts appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is ,act1 #e1jjj1jjj is au?oriz$ to c>ry out ?is section = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 7f7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,indian l& ,! t]m ,indian l& has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #bfja ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #aiib 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja74 7#b7 ,indian ,tribe ,! t]m ,indian ,tribe means an ,indian ,tribe1 z t t]m is def9$ 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#c7 ,tribal coa/al zone ,! t]m ,tribal coa/al zone means any ,indian l& ( an ,indian ,tribe t is )9 ! coa/al zone4 7#d7 ,tribal coa/al zone objective ,! t]m ,tribal coa/al zone objective means1 ) respect to an ,indian ,tribe1 any ( ! foll[+ objectives3 7,a7 ,protection1 re/oration1 or pres]vation ( areas 9 ! ,tribal coa/al zone ( su* ,tribe t hold-- 7i7 important ecological1 cultural1 or sacr$ significance = su* ,tribe2 or 7ii7 traditional1 hi/oric1 & e/hetic values ess5tial to su* ,tribe4 7,b7 ,prep>+ & implem5t+ a special area managem5t plan & te*nical plann+ = important coa/al areas4 7,c7 ,any coa/al or %orel9e /abilization measure1 includ+ any mitigation measure1 = ! purpose ( public safety1 public access1 or cultural or hi/orical pres]vation4 4 7b7 ,guidance ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce %all issue guidance = ! program e/abli%$ "u ! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a71 includ+ ! crit]ia = aw>d+ grants "u su* program bas$ on consultation ) ,indian ,tribes 7z t t]m is def9$ 9 t am5dm5t74 7c7 ,use ( ,/ate grants ,to fulfill tribal objectives ,section #cjf;,a7c77#b7 ( ! ,coa/al ,zone ,managem5t ,act ( #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adee;a7c77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ & aft] ! semicolon at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,e7 & ins]t+ 2 &1 & by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,f7 fulfill+ any ,tribal coa/al zone objective 7z t t]m is def9$ 9 section #cbj74 4 7d7 ,o!r programs n affect$ ,no?+ 9 ?is section & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section may be con/ru$ to affect ! ability ( an ,indian ,tribe to apply =1 receive assi/ance "u1 or p>ticipate 9 any program au?oriz$ by ! ,coa/al ,zone ,managem5t ,act ( #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adea et seq47 or o!r relat$ ,f$]al laws4 #fjb4 ,eligibility ( ,di/rict ( ,columbia = ,f$]al fund+ "u ! ,coa/al ,zone ,managem5t ,act ( #aigb ,section #cjd7d7 ( ! ,coa/al ,zone ,managem5t ,act ( #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adec7d77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 aft] ! t]m also includes4 #fjc4 ,coa/al & ,e/u>9e ,l& ,cons]vation ,program ,section #cjg;,a ( ! ,coa/al ,zone ,managem5t ,act ( #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adef-a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! head+ & ins]t+ ,coa/al & ,e/u>9e ,l& ,cons]vation ,program2 7#b7 by am5d+ subsection 7a7 to read z foll[s3 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may conduct a ,coa/al & ,e/u>9e ,l& ,cons]vation ,program1 9 coop]ation ) ,/ate1 regional1 & o!r units ( gov]nm5t1 = ! purposes ( protect+ important coa/al & e/u>9e areas t-- 7#a7 h significant cons]vation1 recreation1 coa/al access1 ecological1 hi/orical1 or ae/hetic value2 7#b7 are ?reat5$ by conv]sion f _! natural1 undevelop$1 or recreational /ate to o!r uses2 or 7#c7 c\ld be manag$ or re/or$ to effectively cons]ve1 enhance1 or re/ore ecological function or mitigate climate *ange4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#g7 to read z foll[s3 7#g7 ,priority %all be giv5 to l&s t-- 7,a7 c be effectively manag$ & protect$ & t h significant ecological value2 7,b7 7i7 are "u an imm95t ?reat ( conv]sion to a use t w degrade or o!rwise dim9i% _! natural1 undevelop$1 or recreational /ate2 7ii7 s]ve to mitigate ! adv]se impacts caus$ by coa/al population gr[? 9 ! coa/al environm5t2 7iii7 are )9 a national e/u>9e rese>* res]ve designat$ "u section #cae1 a national wildlife refuge1 or a national e/u>y program1 or are propos$ = designation z su* a res]ve or o!r su* protect$ area2 or 7iv7 are "u ?reat due to climate *ange or may s]ve to mitigate ! adv]se effects ( climate *ange1 includ+ ?r\gh ! /orage ( blue c>bon1 & to facilitate inl& migration ( coa/al ecosy/ems 9 response to sea level rise2 & 7,c7 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 b5efit communities t may n h adequate res\rces to prep>e = or respond to coa/al haz>ds or to access ! coa/l9e1 includ+ l[ income communities1 communities ( color1 ,tribal & ,indig5\s communities1 & rural communities4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#aj71 by /rik+ tri5nially & ins]t+ e #e ye>s2 7#d7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b71 by ins]t+ = any t]ritory ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates t is unable to provide ! mat*1 aft] community12 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i71 by /rik+ meets ! crit]ia set =? 9 section #b7;b7 & ins]t+ ! goals set =? 9 subsection 7b72 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ 7,a7 & ins]t+ subp>agraph 7,a72 7#e7 9 subsection 7h71 by /rik+ ! second s5t5ce2 & 7#f7 9 subsection 7l71 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjji ?r\gh #bjac & ins]t+ #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 #fjd4 ,coa/al ,zone ,managem5t ,fund ,section #cjh ( ,coa/al ,zone ,managem5t ,act ( #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adef;a7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #cjh4 ,coa/al ,zone ,managem5t ,fund 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ a fund1 to be kn[n z ! ,coa/al ,zone ,managem5t ,fund1 :i* %all consi/ ( fees deposit$ into ! ,fund "u section #cjg7;i77#c7 & any o!r funds appropriat$ to ! ,fund4 7b7 ,grants = po/-,disa/] response to sev]e coa/al flood ev5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 response to a major disa/] decl>$ "u ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq47 z a result ( flood & relat$ damages 9 ! coa/al zone ( a ,/ate1 ! ,secret>y may issue a grant to su* ,/ate = a purpose describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,eligible uses ,a ,/ate may use funds provid$ "u ?is subsection to-- 7,a7 improve resili5ce to future sev]e coa/al flood haz>ds includ+ activities & projects relat$ to-- 7i7 publicly own$ infra/ructure2 7ii7 resid5tial & comm]cial /ructures2 7iii7 natural infra/ructure2 or 7iv7 wa/e disposal sites & indu/rial facilities2 7,b7 assess damages aft] a major disa/] describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 7,c7 plan1 design1 or eng9e] a project to-- 7i7 re/ore1 exp&1 in/all1 or relocate natural infra/ructure2 7ii7 remove damag$ assets1 re/ore sites to safe conditions1 & select alt]native sites2 or 7iii7 facilitate ! l&w>d migration ( coa/al ecosy/ems2 or 7,d7 implem5t a project describ$ by subp>agraph 7,c74 7#c7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,secret>y may issue a grant "u ?is subsection = an am\nt n to exce$-- 7,a7 #ij p]c5t ( ! co/ ( an activity describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#b72 7,b7 except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 #fj p]c5t ( ! co/ ( an activity describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,d72 7,c7 #ge p]c5t ( ! co/ ( an activity provid$ = 9 a plan approv$ "u subsection 7d72 or 7,d7 #ajj p]c5t ( ! co/ ( any activity describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#b7 respond+ to ! effects ( a sev]e coa/al flood 9 a disadvantag$ community t is id5tifi$ 9 a plan approv$ "u subsection 7d74 7c7 ,grants = sev]e coa/al flood haz>d plann+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 at ! reque/ ( a ,gov]nor ( a coa/al /ate1 may use am\nts 9 ! ,fund to issue a grant to a coa/al /ate ) an approv$ coa/al zone managem5t program = ! timely response to a sev]e coa/al flood haz>d4 7#b7 ,proposal ,to be consid]$ = a grant "u ?is section1 a ,/ate %all submit a grant proposal to ! ,secret>y 9 a "t1 place1 & mann] det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 ,su* proposal %all-- 7,a7 describe ! risks t sev]e coa/al flood haz>ds pose 9 ! ,/ate & goals = r$uc+ loss ( life & prop]ty & su/a9+ coa/al ecosy/ems 9 response to ^! risks2 7,b7 include consid]ation ( relat$ plans includ+ ! ,coa/al ,zone ,managem5t ,plan ( ! ,/ate1 ! ,haz>d ,mitigation ,plan ( ! ,/ate1 & ! sev]e coa/al flood haz>d prep>$ness plans1 if any1 ( neighbor+ ,/ates2 7,c7 be develop$ 9 conjunction ) local gov]nm5ts 9 ! coa/al zone ( ! ,/ate & provid$ = public review & comm5t on ! plan1 includ+ hold+ a public he>+ & engag+ disadvantag$ communities2 & 7,d7 be sub/antially consi/5t ) ! guidance issu$ "u subsection 7e77#a77;,c74 7#c7 ,crit]ia ,9 det]m9+ ! am\nt ( a grant "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all consid] !-- 7,a7 area & population ( ! coa/al zone ( ! applicant ,/ate2 7,b7 ! risks t sev]e coa/al flood haz>ds pose to ! ,/ate2 & 7,c7 ! r$uction ( sev]e coa/al flood haz>ds expect$ z a result ( ! proposal4 7#d7 ,limitation on am\nt ( funds to be aw>d$ ,grants made pursuant to ?is subsection 9 any fiscal ye> %all n exce$ #ej p]c5t ( ! funds 9 ! ,fund z a result ( appropriations pursuant to subsection 7j77#a74 7#e7 ,f$]al %>e 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an activity fund$ by a grant issu$ "u ?is subsection %all n exce$-- 7i7 #ge p]c5t ( ! co/ ( ! activity2 or 7ii7 #he p]c5t ( ! co/ ( ! activity 9 ! case ( a ,/ate t has enact$ a requirem5t = ! disclosure ( sev]e coa/al flood haz>ds1 includ+ sea level rise1 t meets crit]ia = su* disclosure e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y1 to buy]s ( real e/ate 9 ! coa/al zone4 7,b7 ,exception ,! ,secret>y may r$uce or waive ! mat*+ requirem5t "u p>agraph 7#e7 if a coa/al /ate submits a writt5 reque/ to ! ,secret>y = a waiv] ) a ju/ification z to :y ! ,/ate _c meet ! mat* requirem5t1 & ! ,secret>y det]m9es su* ju/ification suffici5t to waive su* requirem5t4 7d7 ,grants = ,sev]e ,coa/al ,flood ,haz>d ,plan ,implem5tation 7#a7 ,! ,secret>y1 at ! ,secret>y's discretion or at ! reque/ ( ! ,gov]nor ( a ,/ate1 may use am\nts 9 ! ,fund to issue grants to a coa/al /ate ) a sev]e coa/al flood haz>d prep>$ness plan approv$ "u to subsection 7d7 to implem5t ! approv$ plan4 7#b7 ,activities eligible = fund+ "u ?is subsection include3 7,a7 conduct+ a public aw>5ess campaign to in=m ! public & decision-mak]s ab\t sev]e coa/al flood haz>ds2 7,b7 develop+1 enact+1 & adm9i/]+ a /ate or local law prohibit+ new & significantly exp&$ developm5t 9 areas at risk ( sev]e coa/al flood haz>ds2 7,c7 develop+1 enact+1 & adm9i/]+ a /ate requirem5t = disclosure ( sev]e coa/al flood haz>ds1 includ+ sea level rise1 to buy]s ( real e/ate2 7,d7 mak+ grants to local gov]nm5ts1 or regional consortiums ( local gov]nm5ts1 to implem5t ! /ate plan1 includ+ developm5t ( local or regional plans & site-specific plans or projects2 & 7,e7 plann+1 design+1 & implem5t+ projects to-- 7i7 protect exi/+ public infra/ructure & resid5tial & comm]cial prop]ties1 includ+ built /ructures1 natural infra/ructure1 & liv+ %orel9es2 7ii7 relocate infra/ructure or /ructures at risk ( damage by sev]e coa/al flood haz>ds1 re/ore su* sites to safe conditions1 & select alt]native sites2 7iii7 remove /ructures damag$ by sev]e coa/al flood haz>ds & re/ore su* site to safe conditions2 7iv7 protect wa/e disposal facilities 9 areas at risk ( sev]e coa/al flood haz>ds or relocate su* facilities to alt]native sites2 & 7v7 facilitate ! l&w>d migration ( coa/al ecosy/ems4 7#c7 ,grants made pursuant to ?is subsection %all be 9 response to an annual reque/ = proposals4 ,9 det]m9+ ! am\nt ( a grant1 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7,a7 ! area & population ( ! coa/al zone ( ! ,/ate2 7,b7 ! risks t sev]e coa/al flood haz>ds pose 9 ! ,/ate & ! r$uction ( coa/al flood haz>ds expect$ z a result ( ! proposal2 7,c7 demon/ration ( innovative approa*es to prep>+ = sev]e coa/al flood haz>ds2 & 7,d7 b5efits to disadvantag$ communities id5tifi$ 9 a plan approv$ pursuant to subsection 7d74 7#d7 ,a grant "u ?is subsection %all be limit$ to #ge p]c5t ( ! co/ ( ! proposal1 except t ! ,secret>y may r$uce or waive ! su* mat*+ requirem5t if a coa/al /ate submits to ! ,secret>y 9 writ+ a reque/ = a waiv] ) a ju/ification z to :y ! ,/ate _c meet ! mat* requirem5t1 & ! ,secret>y agrees ) ! ju/ification & grants ! waiv]4 7e7 ,te*nical support to ,/ates 7#a7 ,! ,secret>y %all take su* actions z ! ,secret>y det]m9es necess>y to support ,/ates 9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 includ+ at a m9imum ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,p]iodic assessm5t ( /orm flood risk & relative sea level & lake level *anges along ! ,unit$ ,/ates coa/l9e1 includ+ e/imates ( *anges 9 /orm int5sity & relative sea or lake levels by #bjdj1 #bjfj1 #bjhj1 & #bajj4 7,b7 ,op]ation ( an onl9e mapp+ tool to describe areas at risk ( tempor>y flood+ f future coa/al /orms & p]man5t inundation z a result ( sea or long t]m lake level *anges4 7,c7 ,publication1 n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section & p]iodically !reaft]1 ( guidance = ! developm5t ( ,/ate plans develop$ pursuant to subsection 7d74 7,d7 ,e/abli%m5t1 n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ( m9imum crit]ia = disclosure ( sev]e coa/al flood haz>ds1 includ+ sea level rise1 to buy]s ( real e/ate 9 ! coa/al zone4 7,e7 ,creation1 n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 & p]iodic updat+1 ( an onl9e da%bo>d describ+ ! key features ( ,/ate or local gov]nm5t requirem5ts = disclosure ( sev]e coa/al flood haz>ds to buy]s ( real e/ate4 7,f7 ,e/abli%m5t1 n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 aft] consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 ( /&>ds = re/oration to safe conditions ( sites f :i* infra/ructure or o!r /ructures h be5 relocat$4 7#b7 ,! guidance develop$ by ! ,secret>y pursuant to subp>agraph 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#a7 ( ?is subsection %all1 at a m9imum-- 7,a7 provide in=mation ,/ates ne$ to e/abli% ,/ate-specific e/imates ( sev]e coa/al flood haz>ds1 includ+ m sev]e /orms & relative sea & lake levels1 & plann+ t>gets = su* haz>ds = ! ye>s #bjdj1 #bjfj1 #bjhj1 & #bajj2 7,b7 describe approa*es ! ,/ate %\ld consid] to prohibit new or exp&$ developm5t 9 areas at risk ( sev]e coa/al flood haz>ds2 7,c7 outl9e consid]ations = ,/ate grants to support local gov]nm5ts 9 ! coa/al zone1 or consortiums ( su* gov]nm5ts act+ on a regional basis1 9 develop+ or implem5t+ p>ts ( a plan pursuant to subsection 7d72 7,d7 describe me?ods = evaluation ( response options includ+ con/ruction ( /ructures to protect assets & relocation to alt]native sites1 includ+ co/ comp>ison 9 ! context ( available res\rces1 & relat$ consid]ations2 7,e7 review options = e/abli%+ priorities = removal ( damag$ or ab&on$ /ructures & re/oration ( sites to safe conditions2 7,f7 describe social ju/ice policies & practices ! ,/ate %\ld consid] adopt+1 includ+ crit]ia = id5tify+ disadvantag$ communities )9 ! coa/al zone ( ! ,/ate & ! policies & practices ! ,/ate %\ld consid] adopt+ to assure t int]e/s ( su* communities are address$ 9 ,/ate plans develop$ pursuant to ?is section2 7,g7 id5tify areas 9 coa/al communities1 or o!r locations 9 ! ,/ate1 t h m9imal sev]e coa/al flood haz>ds1 t are appropriate = relocation ( p & assets1 & c su/a9 ! id5tity & cultural h]itage ( relocat$ communities2 7,h7 provide in=mation & practices = id5tify+ coa/al areas t are important to ! successful l&w>d migration ( ecosy/ems 9 response to sev]e coa/al flood haz>ds & measures = protect+ ^! migration pa?ways2 7,i7 id5tify tools to id5tify wa/e disposal sites & relat$ sites t pose a risk ( wat] pollution z a result ( sev]e coa/al flood haz>ds & describe practices ! ,/ate %\ld consid] to protect or relocate su* facilities or sites2 & 7,j7 describe opportunities to improve public access to ! %orel9e z a result ( improv$ prep>$ness = sev]e coa/al flood haz>ds4 7f7 ,adm9i/ration ,! ,secret>y may use am\nts 9 ! ,fund = exp5ses incid5t to ! adm9i/ration ( ?is section1 9 an am\nt n to exce$ #bej1jjj or #c p]c5t ( ! am\nt 9 ! ,fund1 :i*ev] is less1 = ea* ye>4 7g7 ,report to ,congress ,! ,secret>y %all1 n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section & e #c ye>s !reaft]1 submit to ! ,committee on ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,s5ate a report describ+ ! developm5t ( plans & projects "u ?is section1 *anges 9 sev]e coa/al flood haz>ds1 includ+ *anges to risks to disadvantag$ communities1 & mak+ recomm5dations to bett] respond to ^! *all5ges4 7h7 ,def9itions ,= ! purposes ( ?is section3 7#a7 ,! t]m sev]e coa/al flood haz>ds means tempor>y flood+ result+ f coa/al /orms & /orm surge1 tsunamis1 & *ang+ lake levels & p]man5t inundation f ris+ sea levels & l& subsid5ce1 includ+ l&w>d migration ( %orel9es impact+ resid5tial & comm]cial prop]ty1 infra/ructure1 & ecosy/ems4 7#b7 ,! t]m natural infra/ructure means coa/al wetl&s1 bea*es1 dunes1 m>%es1 mangrove =e/s1 municipal gre5 infra/ructure1 & liv+ %orel9es4 7#c7 ,! t]m publicly own$ infra/ructure means build+s1 /ructures1 & facilities & appurt5ances ( dr9k+ wat]1 sewage treatm5t1 natural gas1 or electric p[] utilities own$ by a municipal1 c\nty1 or ,/ate gov]nm5t or a comb9ation ( su* gov]nm5ts4 7#d7 ,! t]m wa/e disposal site means a publicly or privately own$ solid wa/e l&fill or disposal site1 haz>d\s wa/e l&fill ( disposal site1 sites includ$ on ! ,national ,priorities ,li/ develop$ "u ! ,compreh5sive ,environm5tal ,response1 ,comp5sation1 & ,liability ,act ( #aihj1 & sites = ! disposal ( coal combu/ion residuals f coal-fir$ p[] plants1 provid$ t su* sites are id5tifi$ 9 a plan develop$ & approv$ "u subsection 7d74 7#e7 ,! t]m disadvantag$ communities means areas ( ! coa/al /ate id5tifi$ 9 a plan approv$ "u subsection 7d7 :i* disproportionately suff] f a comb9ation ( economic1 heal?1 & environm5tal burd5s includ+ pov]ty1 high unemploym5t1 air & wat] pollution1 pres5ce ( haz>d\s wa/es z well z high incid5ce ( a/hma & he>t disease4 7#f7 ,! t]m liv+ %orel9e means a protect$1 /abiliz$ coa/al edge made ( natural mat]ials su* z plants design$ to provide wildlife habitat1 z well z natural resili5ce to %orel9es4 7#g7 ,! t]m municipal gre5 infra/ructure has ! mean+ provid$ 9 #cc ,u4,s4 ,code #acfb 7#bg74 7#h7 ,! t]m safe conditions ref]s to /&>ds = re/oration ( sites f :i* infra/ructure or /ructures are relocat$ e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y pursuant to subsection 7f77#a77;,f7 are protective ( human heal? & ! environm5t4 7i7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7#a7 ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ into ! ,fund = use by ! ,secret>y #ajj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe1 :i* %all rema9 available until exp5d$ )\t fiscal ye> limitation4 7#b7 ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ into ! ,fund = use by ! ,secret>y to respond to a major disa/] decl>$ "u ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq47 su* sums z may be necess>y4 ,funds appropriat$ pursuant to ?is p>agraph may only be us$ to make grants to ! /ate or /ates 9 :i* ! major disa/] occurr$ & %all rema9 available until exp5d$ )\t fiscal ye> limitation4 4 #fje4 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #cah7;a7 ( ! ,coa/al ,zone ,managem5t ,act ( #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adfd7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7a7 ,sums appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y1 to rema9 available until exp5d$-- 7#a7 = grants "u sections #cjf1 #cjf;,a1 & #cji1 #ie1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe2 & 7#b7 = grants "u section #cae1 #cg1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 4 #fjf4 ,am5dm5ts to ,national ,e/u>9e ,rese>* ,res]ve ,sy/em program 7a7 ,designation ( additional res]ves ,n lat] ?an #e ye>s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce %all designate n less ?an #e new national e/u>9e res]ves "u section #cae ( ! ,coa/al ,zone ,managem5t ,act ( #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adfa7 t ensure ! ,national ,e/u>9e ,rese>* ,res]ve ,sy/em includes areas 9-- 7#a7 all biogeographic regions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7#b7 ea* coa/al /ate 7z t t]m is def9$ 9 t ,act74 7b7 ,guidel9es = track+ & model+ ! impacts ( climate *ange ,section #cae7;c7 ( ! ,coa/al ,zone ,managem5t ,act ( #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adfa7;c77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#c7 ?r\gh 7#e7 z p>agraphs 7#d7 ?r\gh 7#f72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+3 7#c7 ! e/abli%m5t ( coord9at$ long-t]m data monitor+ & me?ods ?r\gh\t ! ,sy/em = track+ & model+ ! impacts ( climate *ange on e/u>9e sy/ems1 includ+ impacts on lake levels & sea levels2 4 7c7 ,promotion & coord9ation ( e/u>9e rese>* ,section #cae7;d7 ( ! ,coa/al ,zone ,managem5t ,act ( #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adfa7;d77 is am5d$ by /rik+ & aft] ! semicolon at ! end ( p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end ( p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ a semicolon1 & by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 e/abli%+ & manag+ ! ,m>g>et ,a4 ,davidson ,graduate ,rese>* ,fell[%ip to provide1 subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 f9ancial assi/ance to graduate rese>* t utilizes ! national e/u>9e rese>* res]ves2 7#d7 e/abli%+ a ,c5tral ,data ,managem5t (fice & ,sy/em ,sci5ce ,collaborative2 & 7#e7 c>ry+ out monitor+1 education1 ext5sion1 & coa/al tra9+ programs ?r\gh\t ! ,sy/em4 4 7d7 ,l& acquisition & con/ruction ,section #cae ( ! ,coa/al ,zone ,managem5t ,act ( #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adfa7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7h7 ,l& ,acquisition & con/ruction ,! ,secret>y may use funds au?oriz$ "u section #cah = l& acquisition & ! con/ruction & r5ovations ( facilities requir$ to meet deliv]y ( ,sy/em programs & s]vices1 or to meet *ang+ ne$s ( program "u ?is title4 ,su* con/ruction mu/ incorporate gre5 design pr9ciples1 mat]ials1 en]gy effici5cy1 & adaptive reuse /rategies1 & ! developm5t ( innovative coa/al te*nology & managem5t /rategies t enhance resili5ce ( ,sy/em facilities & l&s4 4 ,,vii ,insul> ,affairs #gja4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is title3 7#a7 ,freely ,associat$ ,/ates ,! t]m ,freely ,associat$ ,/ates means ! ,republic ( ! ,m>%all ,isl&s1 ! ,f$]at$ ,/ates ( ,micronesia1 & ! ,republic ( ,palau4 7#b7 ,t]ritories ,! t]m ,t]ritories means ,am]ican ,samoa1 ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s1 ,guam1 ,pu]to ,rico1 & ! ,virg9 ,isl&s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 #gjb4 ,coa/al managem5t te*nical assi/ance & report 7a7 ,te*nical assi/ance 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator %all provide te*nical assi/ance to ! ,t]ritories & ,freely ,associat$ ,/ates to enhance su* entities' coa/al managem5t & climate *ange programs4 7#b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,to c>ry out ?is subsection !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,adm9i/rator #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 7b7 ,annual report ,! ,adm9i/rator %all submit an annual report to ! ,committee on ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate on ! /atus (-- 7#a7 wetl&1 mangrove1 & e/u>y conditions 9 ! ,t]ritories & ,freely ,associat$ ,/ates2 & 7#b7 climate *ange impacts1 includ+ ecological1 economic & cultural impacts1 9 ! ,t]ritories & ,freely ,associat$ ,/ates4 #gjc4 ,climate ,*ange ,insul> ,rese>* ,grant ,program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator1 %all e/abli% a ,climate ,*ange ,insul> ,rese>* ,grant ,program to provide grants to in/itutions ( high] education 9 ! ,t]ritories & ,freely ,associat$ ,/ates = monitor+1 collect+1 syn!siz+1 analyz+1 & publi%+ local climate *ange data4 7b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,to c>ry out ?is section !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba & #bjbb4 #gjd4 ,extreme wea!r & climate outrea* to insul> areas 7a7 ,te*nical assi/ance & outrea* 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator %all provide te*nical assi/ance & outrea* to insul> areas ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ?r\gh ! ,san ,juan1 ,tiyan1 & ,pago ,pago ,wea!r ,=eca/ ,(fices ( ! ,national ,wea!r ,s]vice4 ,= ! purposes ( ?is section1 ! ,adm9i/rator may also employ o!r ag5cy entities z ! ,adm9i/rator deems necess>y1 9 ord] to improve wea!r data collection1 produce m accurate tropical wea!r =eca/s1 & provide sci5ce1 data1 in=mation1 & impact-bas$ decision support s]vices to r$uce hurricane & typhoon impacts 9 ! ,t]ritories & ,freely ,associat$ ,/ates4 7#b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,to c>ry out ?is subsection !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 7b7 ,grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator1 may provide grants to academic1 nonpr(it1 & local entities to conduct climate *ange rese>* 9 ! ,t]ritories & ,freely ,associat$ ,/ates4 7#b7 ,includ$ grant purpose ,! purpose ( a grant "u ?is subsection may include rese>* on oceanic heat cont5t to assess pa/ & future hurricane & typhoon tr5ds4 7#c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,to c>ry out ?is subsection !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 #gje4 ,coral reefs 7a7 ,prize competitions ,! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,sci5ce & ,te*nology ,policy %all "w ) ! head ( ea* ,f$]al ag5cy repres5t$ on ! ,u4,s4 ,coral ,reef ,task ,=ce e/abli%$ "u ,executive ,ord] #acjhi 7#fc ,f$4 ,reg4 #cbgja7 to e/abli% prize competitions t promote coral reef rese>* & cons]vation 9 ! ,t]ritories & ,freely ,associat$ ,/ates4 7b7 ,waiv] ( mat*+ requirem5t ,section #bjd7;b7 ( ! ,coral ,reef ,cons]vation ,act ( #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fdjc7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! enum]ator & head+ = p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,waiv]s 7,a7 ,ne$ & b5efit 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ( p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,su/a9+ coral reef managem5t & monitor+ ,! ,secret>y %all waive all ! mat*+ requirem5t "u p>agraph 7#b7 = grants to implem5t ,/ate & t]ritorial coral reef cons]vation coop]ative agreem5ts to su/a9 coral reef managem5t & monitor+ 9 ,florida1 ,hawaii1 ,am]ican ,samoa1 ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s1 ,guam1 ,pu]to ,rico1 & ! ,virg9 ,isl&s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 4 #gjf4 ,ocean & ,coa/al ,mapp+ ,integration ,act 7a7 ,effects ( climate *ange on insul> areas ,section #abbjd ( ! ,ocean & ,coa/al mapp+ ,integration ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cejc7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#ab7 by /rik+ &2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#ac7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ad7 ,! /udy ( insul> areas & ! effects ( climate *ange1 p>ticul>ly 9 biolum9esc5t bodies ( wat]4 4 7b7 ,reau?orization ,section #abbjg ( ! ,ocean & ,coa/al ,mapp+ ,integration ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cejf7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7 by /rik+ ?is subtitle & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! end ( ! subsection & ins]t+ ?is subtitle #de1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe42 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ ?is subtitle & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! end ( ! subsection & ins]t+ ?is subtitle #de1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe44 #gjg4 ,(fice ( ,insul> ,affairs ,te*nical ,assi/ance ,program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior %all1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,(fice ( ,insul> ,affairs ,te*nical ,assi/ance ,program1 %all provide te*nical assi/ance = climate *ange plann+1 mitigation1 & adaptation to ,t]ritories & ,freely ,associat$ ,/ates "u ! jurisdiction ( su* ,program4 7b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 #gjh4 ,disa/] relief ,f$]al co/-%>e waiv] ,any fund+ made available to ,t]ritories & ,freely ,associat$ ,/ates = disa/] relief1 long-t]m recov]y1 re/oration ( infra/ructure & h\s+1 economic revitalization1 & mitigation pursuant to ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq47 %all n be subject to a non-,f$]al %>e fund+ requirem5t4 ,,viii ,/r5g!n+ ,m>9e ,mammal ,cons]vation #hja4 ,cons]vation ( m>9e mammals adv]sely affect$ by climate *ange 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,m>9e ,mammal ,protection ,act ( #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #acfa et seq47 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #abj ! foll[+3 #aba4 ,cons]vation ( m>9e mammals adv]sely affect$ by climate *ange 7a7 ,climate impact managem5t plans 7#a7 ,)9 #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,m>9e ,mammal ,commission1 %all publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/]1 aft] notice & opportunity = public comm5t1 a li/ ( ^? m>9e mammal species & population /ocks 9 wat]s "u ! jurisdiction ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates = :i* climate *ange1 alone or 9 comb9ation or int]action ) o!r factors1 has m ?an a remote possibility ( result+ 9 a decl9e 9 population abundance1 ( imp$+ population recov]y1 or ( r$uc+ c>ry+ capacity4 ,! li/ %all id5tify-- 7,a7 any species or population /ock = :i* su* impacts are likely to occur )9 #bj ye>s2 7,b7 any species or population /ock li/$ z a ?reat5$ species or endang]$ species "u ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq47 = :i* su* impacts h m ?an a remote possibility ( occurr+ )9 #ajj ye>s2 & 7,c7 any o!r species or population /ock = :i* su* impacts h m ?an a remote possibility ( occurr+ )9 #ajj ye>s4 7#b7 7,a7 ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,m>9e ,mammal ,commission1 %all review ! li/ adopt$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a7 at lea/ once e #e ye>s1 or m frequ5tly if significant new in=mation becomes available1 &1 aft] notice & opportunity = public comm5t1 %all publi% a revis$ li/ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/]4 7,b7 ,)9 #ab mon?s aft] receiv+ ! petition ( an int]e/$ p]son "u section #eec7;e7 ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to add a m>9e mammal species or population /ock to ! li/ publi%$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,m>9e ,mammal ,commission & aft] notice & opportunity = public comm5t1 %all publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] its f9d+ ( :e!r ! petition$ action is w>rant$4 ,if ! petition$ action is deem$ w>rant$1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% at ! same "t ! revision add+ su* species or population /ock4 7#c7 ,! li/ publi%$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 & any revisions !reto made 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#b71 %all include a det]m9ation ( :e!r a climate impact managem5t plan w promote ! cons]vation ( species or /ocks li/$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a77;,c74 7#d7 7,a7 7i7 ,! ,secret>y %all publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] a draft climate impact managem5t plan1 & propos$ regulations implem5t+ ! plan1 = ea* m>9e mammal species or population /ock-- 7,i7 li/$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 )9 #ah mon?s aft] ! li/+2 7,,ii7 li/$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 )9 #cj mon?s aft] ! li/+2 & 7,,iii7 li/$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,c7 ( ?is subsection1 )9 #e ye>s aft] ! li/+ if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t su* a plan w promote ! cons]vation ( ! species or /ock4 7ii7 ,ea* draft climate impact managem5t plan %all be develop$ 9 consultation ) ! ,m>9e ,mammal ,commission &1 z appropriate1 o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 & %all be made available = public review & comm5t = a p]iod n to exce$ #ij days4 7iii7 ,no lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! close ( ! comm5t p]iod requir$ "u clause 7ii71 ! ,secret>y %all issue a f9al climate impact managem5t plan & implem5t+ regulations t are consi/5t ) ! o!r provisions ( ?is section &1 to ! full ext5t available "u ! ,secret>y's au?orities "u ?is ,act & o!r /atutes1 implem5t ! cons]vation & managem5t measures id5tifi$ 9 ! plan4 7,b7 ,ea* managem5t plan "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include a compreh5sive /rategy = mitigat+ ! direct & indirect effects ( climate *ange & increas+ resili5cy 9 ! species or population /ock1 & %all id5tify cons]vation & managem5t measures to-- 7i7 mitigate to ! ext5t possible ! direct adv]se effects ( climate *ange on su* species & population /ocks & _! prey2 7ii7 monitor1 r$uce1 & prev5t int]actions ) fi%]ies & o!r human activities t may occur z a result ( *anges 9 m>9e mammal di/ribution or o!r indirect effects ( climate *ange2 7iii7 increase resili5cy by mat]ially r$uc+ o!r human impacts on su* species & population /ocks1 includ+ b n limit$ to ! r$uction ( incid5tal tak+ ( m>9e mammals & ( ! degradation ( ! habitat ( su* species & population /ocks1 & by manag+ prey species to improve ! availability ( prey to su* species & population /ocks2 & 7iv7 take any o!r action z may be necess>y to implem5t ! /rategy set =? 9 ! plan4 7,c7 ,ea* managem5t plan "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include objective1 measurable crit]ia = evaluat+ ! effectiv5ess & suffici5cy ( su* measures to meet ! purposes ( ?is ,act4 7,d7 ,all o!r ,f$]al ag5cies %all1 9 consultation ) & ) ! assi/ance ( ! ,secret>y1 utilize _! au?orities 9 fur!rance ( ! /rategy & cons]vation & managem5t measures set =? 9 climate impact managem5t plans develop$ "u ?is subsection & ensure t _! actions d n conflict or int]f]e ) ! objectives ( su* managem5t plans4 ,! ,secret>y %all consult ) ! ,m>9e ,mammal ,commission &1 z may be w>rant$1 o!r ag5cies 9 ! implem5tation ( su* plans4 7,e7 ,:5 appropriate1 ! ,secret>y may1 & is enc\rag$ to1 integrate climate impact managem5t plans into cons]vation plans adopt$ "u section #aae7;b7 or recov]y plans adopt$ "u section #d7;f7 ( ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecc7;f774 7,f7 ,! ,secret>y %all review climate impact managem5t plans & implem5t+ regulations at lea/ once e #e ye>s1 & %all revise & am5d !m z necess>y to meet ! goals & requirem5ts ( ?is section4 ,any *anges %all be subject to ! proc$ures & requirem5ts applicable to ! adoption ( ! initial plans & regulations4 7#e7 ,! ,secret>y %all report to ,congress #d ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 & e #b ye>s !reaft]1 on-- 7,a7 actions tak5 to implem5t ?is section2 7,b7 any backlog 9 meet+ ! s*$ule set =? 9 ?is subsection = adopt+1 review+1 & implem5t+ climate impact managem5t plans1 or additional res\rces necess>y to address any su* backlog2 & 7,c7 ! effectiv5ess ( implem5tation & suffici5cy ( ! measures adopt$ 9 climate impact managem5t plans1 & any recomm5dations = improv+ ! process or ! applicable legislation4 7b7 ,monitor+ ( climate impacts ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program to monitor ! adv]se impacts ( climate *ange on m>9e mammals4 ,! purposes ( ! monitor+ program %all be to-- 7#a7 improve models ( project$ future *anges 9 m>9e mammal di/ribution & d5sities result+ f climate *ange2 7#b7 id5tify & monitor int]actions ) fi%]ies & o!r human activities t may occur z a result ( *anges 9 m>9e mammal di/ribution or o!r effects ( climate *ange2 7#c7 monitor ! abundance ( species & population /ocks1 to an ext5t suffici5t to detect a #bj p]c5t population decl9e ov] #bj ye>s2 7#d7 improve und]/&+ ( ! impacts ( climate *ange on m>9e mammal species & population /ocks2 & 7#e7 assess ! direct & indirect contributions ( m>9e mammals to c>bon r$uction1 includ+ ?r\gh c>bon seque/ration & nutri5t cycl+4 7c7 ,promulgation ( regulations = li/+ m>9e mammals adv]sely impact$ by climate *ange ,! ,secret>y %all1 )9 #abj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is section-- 7#a7 publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] = public comm5t1 = a p]iod ( n less ?an #fj days1 regulations = li/+ m>9e mammal species & population /ocks adv]sely impact$ by climate *ange1 alone or 9 comb9ation or int]action ) o!r factors1 z describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( subsection 7a71 tak+ into acc\nt bo? quantitative & qualitative indicators ( adv]se impacts ( climate *ange & human activities on su* species & /ocks1 includ+-- 7,a7 direct & indirect mortality & s]i\s injury2 7,b7 loss or degradation ( habitat2 7,c7 *anges 9 ! di/ribution or availability ( prey2 7,d7 *anges 9 ! di/ribution ( m>9e mammal species & population /ocks2 7,e7 decreas$ g5etic div]sity or reproductive success2 7,f7 increas$ susceptibility to pa?og5s2 & 7,g7 increas$ likelihood ( int]actions ) fi%]ies & o!r human activities2 & 7#b7 no lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! close ( ! p]iod = su* public comm5t1 publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] f9al regulations = li/+ m>9e mammals z requir$ by p>agraph 7a71 to be review$ at lea/ once e ?ree ye>s4 7d7 ,lack ( quantitative in=mation ,! lack ( quantitative in=mation %all n be a basis = a det]m9ation "u subsection 7c7 t a species or population /ock is n adv]sely impact$ by climate *ange1 alone or 9 comb9ation or int]action ) o!r factors1 z describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( subsection 7a74 7e7 ,e/imation ( pot5tial biological removal 7#a7 ,! ,secret>y1 9 e/imat+ ! pot5tial biological removal level 9 /ock assessm5ts prep>$ 9 accordance ) section #aag1 %all take acc\nt ( ! adv]se impacts ( climate *ange 9 det]m9+ ! recov]y factor appli$ to ea* /ock4 7#b7 ,! ,secret>y1 9 prep>+ /ock assessm5ts 9 accordance ) section #aag1 %all reexam9e ! /ock def9ition & geographic range ( m>9e mammal species & population /ocks to id5tify climate-relat$ *anges 9 spatial di/ribution & /ock def9ition & to id5tify h[ su* *anges may affect human impacts to ! species4 7f7 ,au?ority ,to ent] into agreem5ts ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 p]iodically review ! /atus ( agreem5ts ) =eign gov]nm5ts "u section #ajh7;a7 conc]n+ ! managem5t ( transb\nd>y m>9e mammal species & population /ocks1 & _! prey species1 t are or may be affect$ by climate *ange2 & 7#b7 ?r\gh ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 initiate ! am5dm5t ( any su* agreem5t1 or negotiations = ! developm5t ( bilat]al or mult9ational agreem5ts1 consi/5t ) ! goals & policies ( ?is section4 7g7 ,con/ruction ,?is section %all n be con/ru$ to limit or re/rict any o!r responsibility ( ! ,secret>y or ( any o!r p]son "u ?is ,act or any o!r /atute4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts 9 ! fir/ section ( su* ,act is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #abj ! foll[+3 ,sec4 #aba4 ,cons]vation ( m>9e mammals adv]sely affect$ by climate *ange4 4 #hjb4 ,vessel spe$ re/rictions 9 m>9e mammal habitat 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator %all1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,comm&ant ( ! ,coa/ ,gu>d & apply+ ! be/ available sci5tific in=mation1 %all designate areas ( importance to m>9e mammals & e/abli% = ea* su* area a seasonal or ye>-r\nd m&atory vessel spe$ limit ( #aj knots or less = all vessels great] ?an or equal to #di feet 9 ov]all l5g? op]at+ 9 su* area4 7b7 ,areas ( importance ,areas to be designat$ "u subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 %all include-- 7,a7 ! important fe$+1 bre$+1 calv+1 re>+1 or migratory habitat = /rategic /ocks ( m>9e mammals1 includ+ all areas designat$ z critical habitat = any m>9e mammal "u section #d ( ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecc72 & 7,b7 areas ( high m>9e mammal mortality1 injury1 or h>assm5t1 includ+ ! disruption ( vocalization patt]ns & mask+ ( biologically important s\nds1 caus$ by vessel %ip /rikes or und]wat] vessel noise2 & 7#b7 may include-- 7,a7 any area designat$ z a ,national ,m>9e ,sanctu>y1 ,national ,m>9e ,monum5t1 ,national ,p>k1 or ,national ,wildlife ,refuge2 & 7,b7 areas ( high m>9e mammal prim>y productivity ) ye>-r\nd or seasonal aggregations ( m>9e mammals to :i* ?is section applies4 7c7 ,deadl9e = regulations ,n lat] ?an #bd mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all designate su* areas & issue su* regulations z are necess>y to c>ry out ?is section & to designate areas ( importance pursuant to ?is section1 consi/5t ) notice & comm5t requirem5ts "u *apt] #e ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7d7 ,modify+ or designat+ new areas ( importance 7#a7 ,! ,adm9i/rator %all issue regulations to modify or designate ! areas ( importance "u ?is section )9 #ahj days aft] ! issuance ( regulations to e/abli% or to modify critical habitat = /rategic /ocks ( m>9e mammals pursuant to ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq474 7#b7 ,! ,adm9i/rator %all reexam9e ! areas ( importance designat$ "u ?is section e five ye>s foll[+ ! initial issuance ( ! regulations to det]m9e if ! be/ available sci5tific in=mation w>rants modification or designation ( areas ( importance1 & %all publi% any revisions 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] aft] notice & opportunity = public comm5t4 7#c7 ,)9 #ij days aft] receiv+ ! petition ( an int]e/$ p]son "u #eec7;e7 ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to designate1 modify1 or add an area ( importance "u ?is section1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all make a f9d+ z to :e!r ! petition pres5ts sub/antial sci5tific in=mation indicat+ t ! petition$ action may be w>rant$4 ,! ,adm9i/rator %all promptly publi% su* f9d+ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] = comm5t4 ,)9 #ahj days aft] ! close ( comm5ts1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] a f9d+ ( :e!r ! petition$ action is w>rant$ &1 if ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es t ! petition$ action is w>rant$1 %all publi% draft regulations designat+ ! area ( importance & any relevant te*nical control op]ations pursuant to subsection 7j74 ,)9 #ahj days aft] ! close ( comm5ts on ! draft regulations1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all issue f9al regulations designat+ ! area ( importance & any relevant te*nical control op]ations pursuant to subsection 7j74 7e7 ,exceptions = safe maneuv]+ & us+ au?oriz$ te*nology 7#a7 ,! re/riction e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 %all n apply to a vessel op]at+ at a spe$ necess>y to ma9ta9 safe maneuv]+ spe$ if su* spe$ is ju/ifi$ because ! vessel is 9 an area :]e oceanographic1 hydrographic1 or meteorological conditions sev]ely re/rict ! maneuv]ability ( ! vessel & ! ne$ to op]ate at su* spe$ is confirm$ by ! pilot on bo>d or1 :5 a vessel is n c>ry+ a pilot1 ! ma/] ( ! vessel4 ,if a deviation f ! applicable spe$ limit is necess>y pursuant to ?is subsection1 ! reasons = ! deviation1 ! spe$ at :i* ! vessel is op]at$1 ! latitude & longitude ( ! area1 & ! "t & duration ( su* deviation %all be ent]$ into ! logbook ( ! vessel4 ,! ma/] ( ! vessel %all atte/ to ! accuracy ( ! logbook entry by sign+ & dat+ x4 7#b7 7,a7 ,! spe$ limit e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 %all n apply to a vessel op]at+ us+ te*nology au?oriz$ by regulations issu$ by ! ,adm9i/rator "u subp>agraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,! ,adm9i/rator may issue regulations au?oriz+ a vessel to op]ate us+ te*nology specifi$ by ! ,adm9i/rator "u ?is subp>agraph if ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es t su* op]ation is at lea/ z effective z ! spe$ limit "u subsection 7a7 9 r$uc+ mortality & injury to m>9e mammals & ! di/urbance ( m>9e mammal habitat4 7f7 ,applicability ,! spe$ re/riction e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 %all apply to all vessels subject to ! jurisdiction ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 & all o!r vessels ent]+ or dep>t+ a port or place subject to ! jurisdiction ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7#b7 %all n apply to-- 7,a7 ,unit$ ,/ates vessels engag$ 9 milit>y read9ess activities2 or 7,b7 law en=cem5t vessels ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t1 :5 engag$ 9 law en=cem5t or se>* & rescue duties4 7g7 ,automatic id5tification sy/ems ,section #gjaad7;a7 ( title #df1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7#a7 ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 ! foll[+ vessels1 :ile op]at+ on ! navigable wat]s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates exclusive economic zone1 & on ! high seas1 %all be equipp$ ) & op]ate an automatic id5tification sy/em "u regulations prescrib$ by ! ,secret>y3 7,a7 ,a self-propell$ comm]cial vessel ( at lea/ #di feet ov]all 9 l5g?4 7,b7 ,a vessel c>ry+ m ?an a numb] ( pass5g]s = hire det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,c7 ,a t[+ vessel ( m ?an #bf feet ov]all 9 l5g? & #fjj horsep[]4 7,d7 ,any o!r vessel = :i* ! ,secret>y decides t an automatic id5tification sy/em is necess>y = ! safe navigation ( ! vessel4 4 7h7 ,adjudicative en=cem5t process 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,x is unlawful = any vessel id5tifi$ 9 subsection 7f77#a7 to violate ! spe$ re/riction e/abli%$ 9 subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,regulations requir$ ,n lat] ?an #bd mon?s aft] ! date enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all issue su* regulations z are necess>y to create a process = inve/igat+ & adjudicat+ violations ( p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,fil+ ( compla9t ,any entity may file a compla9t reg>d+ a violation ( ?is section 9 a mann] det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,adm9i/rator1 ^u :i* ! ,adm9i/rator %all initiate an inve/igation4 7#d7 ,/atutory con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is ,act %all be con/ru$ z modify+1 limit+1 or sup]s$+ en=cem5t processes e/abli%$ "u ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq47 or ! ,m>9e ,mammal ,protection ,act ( #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #acfa et seq474 7i7 ,p5alties ,any p]son f\nd to h violat$ ?is section %all be held liable = _! actions4 ,a f9d+ ( willful violation or a f9d+ ( reckless disreg>d = re/rictions implem5t$ pursuant to ?is section may w>rant civil p5alties-- 7#a7 includ+ f9es up to & includ+ ! /atutory maximum civil p5alties & crim9al f9es id5tifi$ "u ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq47 & ! ,m>9e ,mammal ,protection ,act ( #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #acfa et seq472 & 7#b7 9 ! case ( a vessel subject to ! jurisdiction ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 may include-- 7,a7 susp5sion or rescission ( vessel op]ation lic5se2 7,b7 susp5sion or revocation ( fi%+ p]mits2 & 7,c7 revocation ( incid5tal take p]mits4 7j7 ,te*nical control op]ations ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,adm9i/rator1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security1 ,secret>y ( ,def5se1 ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 & ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 may implem5t te*nical control op]ations to complem5t vessel spe$ r$uctions' goal ( r$uc$ risk to vuln]able m>9e species4 ,su* op]ations :i* may include-- 7#a7 tempor>y1 seasonal1 or dynamic area closures2 7#b7 ge> re/rictions or modification requirem5ts2 7#c7 limitations on volume ( vessel traffic2 & 7#d7 ! e/abli%m5t ( additional size-specific spe$ limits beyond ! limit 9 subsection 7a74 7k7 ,/atutory con/ruction 7#a7 ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be int]pret$ or implem5t$ 9 a mann] t-- 7,a7 subject to p>agraph 7#b71 preempts or modifies any obligation ( any p]son subject to ! provisions ( ?is title to act 9 accordance ) applicable ,/ate laws1 except to ! ext5t t ^? laws are inconsi/5t ) any provision ( ?is title1 & !n only to ! ext5t ( ! inconsi/5cy2 7,b7 affects or modifies any obligation "u ,f$]al law2 or 7,c7 preempts or sup]s$es ! ,f9al ,rule ,to ,implem5t ,spe$ ,re/rictions to ,r$uce ! ,?reat ( ,%ip ,collisions ,) ,nor? ,atlantic ,"r ,:ales1 codifi$ at section #bbd4aje ( title #ej1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 except = actions t are m protective ?an ! ,f9al ,rule & fur!r r$uce ! risk ( take to ,nor? ,atlantic "r :ales4 7#b7 ,! ,adm9i/rator may det]m9e :e!r inconsi/5cies ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 exi/1 b may n det]m9e t any ,/ate law is inconsi/5t ) any provision ( ?is title if ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es t su* law gives great] protection to cov]$ m>9e species & _! habitat4 #hjc4 ,monitor+ ocean noise = m>9e mammal heal? 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator %all ma9ta9 & exp& an ,ocean ,noise ,ref]5ce ,/ation ,network1 utiliz+ & coord9at+ ) ! ,integrat$ ,ocean ,obs]v+ ,sy/em to-- 7#a7 provide grants to exp& ! deploym5t ( ,f$]al & non-,f$]al obs]vation sy/ems capable ( collect+ measurem5ts ( und]wat] s\nd 9 high-priority ocean & coa/al locations = purposes ( monitor+ & analyz+ basel9es & tr5ds 9 ! und]wat] s\ndscape to protect & manage m>9e life2 7#b7 cont9ue to develop & apply /&>diz$ =ms ( measurem5ts to assess s\nds produc$ by m>9e animals1 physical processes1 & an?ropog5ic activities2 & 7#c7 coord9ate & make accessible to ! public ! datasets1 model+ & analysis1 & us]-driv5 products & tools1 result+ f obs]vations ( und]wat] s\nd fund$ ?r\gh grants au?oriz$ by ?is section4 7b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,adm9i/rator to support integrat$ ocean obs]vations activities c>ri$ out "u ?is section1 #a1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 #hjd4 ,grants = seaports to e/abli% programs to r$uce ! impacts ( vessel traffic & port op]ations on m>9e mammals 7a7 ,9 ,g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator %all1 )9 #f mon?s ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 e/abli% a grant program to provide assi/ance to up to t5 seaports to develop & implem5t mitigation measures t w lead to a quantifiable r$uction 9 ?reats to m>9e mammals f %ipp+ activities & port op]ations4 7b7 ,eligible uses ,grants provid$ "u ?is section may be us$ to develop & c>ry out activities t quantifiably r$uce ?reats & enhance ! habitats ( m>9e mammals by-- 7#a7 r$uc+ und]wat] noise relat$ to m>9e traffic2 7#b7 r$uc+ %ip /rike mortality & o!r physical di/urbances2 7#c7 enhanc+ m>9e mammal habitat1 includ+ ! habitat = prey ( m>9e mammals2 or 7#d7 monitor+ und]wat] noise1 vessel int]actions ) m>9e mammals1 or o!r types ( monitor+ t are consi/5t ) r$uc+ ! ?reats to & enhanc+ ! habitats ( m>9e mammals4 7c7 ,priority ,! ,adm9i/rator %all prioritize assi/ance "u ?is section = projects t-- 7#a7 assi/ ports ) high] relative ?reat levels to vuln]able m>9e mammals f vessel traffic2 7#b7 project high] levels (-- 7,a7 r$uction ( noise f vessels2 & 7,b7 r$uction ( di/urbance or %ip /rike mortality risk2 or 7#c7 all[ eligible entities to conduct risk assessm5ts1 & track progress t[>d ?reat r$uction & habitat enhancem5t4 7d7 ,outrea* ,! ,adm9i/rator %all conduct outrea* to seaports to provide in=mation on h[ to apply = assi/ance "u ?is section1 ! b5efits ( ! program "u ?is section1 & facilitation ( be/ practices & lessons le>n$4 7e7 ,eligible entities ,a p]son %all be eligible = assi/ance "u ?is section if ! p]son is-- 7#a7 a port au?ority = a seaport2 7#b7 a ,/ate1 regional1 local1 or ,tribal ag5cy t has jurisdiction ov] a m>itime port au?ority or a seaport2 or 7#c7 a private or gov]nm5t entity1 apply+ = a grant aw>d$ "u ?is section 9 collaboration ) ano!r entity describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 or 7#b71 t owns or op]ates a m>itime t]m9al4 7f7 ,report ,! ,adm9i/rator %all submit annually to ! ,committee on ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate1 a report t includes ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,! "n & location ( ea* entity receiv+ a grant4 7#b7 ,am\nt ( ea* grant4 7#c7 ,! "n & location ( ! seaport 9 :i* ! activities took place4 7#d7 ,a description ( ! activities c>ri$ out ) ! grant funds4 7#e7 ,an e/imate ( ! impact ( ! project to r$uce ?reats or enhance habitat ( m>9e mammals4 7g7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,adm9i/rator = c>ry+ out ?is section1 #d1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 ,,ix ,int]national ,agreem5ts1 ,ef=ts 9 ! ,arctic1 & ,bureau ( ,indian ,affairs ,tribal ,resili5ce ,program ,a ,int]national ,agreem5ts #ija4 ,unit$ ,nations ,conv5tion on ! ,law ( ! ,sea ,x is ! s5se ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t-- 7#a7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,s5ate %\ld give its advice & cons5t to ! ratification ( ! ,unit$ ,nations ,conv5tion on ! ,law ( ! ,sea 7,,unclos71 adopt$ by ! ,?ird ,unit$ ,nations ,conf]5ce on ! ,law ( ! ,sea 9 ,decemb] #aihb & ent]$ into =ce 9 ,novemb] #aiid1 to e/abli% a treaty regime to gov]n activities on1 ov]1 & "u ! _w's oceans2 7#b7 ,,unclos builds on f\r #aieh ,law ( ! ,sea conv5tions to :i* ! ,unit$ ,/ates is a p>ty1 namely-- 7,a7 ! ,conv5tion on ! ,t]ritorial ,sea & ! ,contigu\s ,zone2 7,b7 ! ,conv5tion on ! ,high ,seas2 7,c7 ! ,conv5tion on ! ,cont95tal ,%elf2 & 7,d7 ! ,conv5tion on ,fi%+ & ,cons]vation ( ! ,liv+ ,res\rces ( ! ,high ,seas2 7#c7 ,,unclos & an associat$ #aiid agreem5t relat+ to implem5tation ( ! treaty 7 transmitt$ to ! ,s5ate on ,octob] #f1 #aiid2 7#d7 9 ! abs5ce ( advice & cons5t f ! ,s5ate1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates is n a p>ty to ,,unclos nor to ! associat$ #aiid agreem5t2 7#e7 becom+ a p>ty to ,,unclos w\ld give ! ,unit$ ,/ates /&+ to p>ticipate 9 discussions relat+ to ! treaty & !reby improve ! ability ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to int]v5e z a full p>ty 9 disputes relat+ to navigational rights & def5d ,unit$ ,/ates int]pretations ( ! treaty's provisions1 includ+ ^? relat+ to ! rights ( coa/al /ates to regulate =eign milit>y activities 9 _! exclusive economic zones2 7#f7 becom+ a p>ty to ! treaty w\ld improve ! ability ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to a*ieve ! environm5tal1 social1 & economic purposes ( support+ ! implem5tation & en=cem5t ( int]national fi%]ies agreem5ts & ! protection ( highly migratory species "u ! ,magnuson ,/ev5s ,act1 ! ,%>k ,cons]vation ,act1 & ! ,high ,seas ,driftnet ,fi%+ ,moratorium ,protection ,act2 & 7#g7 rely+ on cu/om>y int]national norms to def5d ,unit$ ,/ates int]e/s or rely+ on o!r c\ntries to ass]t claims on behalf ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates at ! ,hague ,conv5tion is insuffici5t to def5d & uphold ,unit$ ,/ates sov]eign rights & int]e/s "u ,,unclos4 ,b ,ef=ts 9 ! ,arctic #iaa4 ,re9/atem5t ( ,executive ,ord] #acged2 ,nor!rn ,b]+ ,sea ,climate ,resili5ce ,area ,beg9n+ on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act-- 7#a7 section #d7;c7 ( ,executive ,ord] #acgie ( ,april #bh1 #bjag1 %all h no =ce or effect2 & 7#b7 ,executive ,ord] #acged ( ,decemb] #i1 #bjaf 7relat+ to ,nor!rn ,b]+ ,sea ,climate ,resili5ce71 %all h ! =ce & effect ( law4 #iab4 ,plan = ! ,unit$ ,/ates to cut black c>bon emissions to #cc p]c5t bel[ #bjac levels by #bjbe 7a7 ,f9d+s ,congress f9ds t-- 7#a7 black c>bon is a highly pot5t gre5h\se gas t is likely responsible = ab\t a qu>t] ( ! w>m+ ! ,arctic has exp]i5c$ ov] ! la/ c5tury2 7#b7 black c>bon p>ticles h a %ort lifecycle 9 ! atmosph]e b trap heat f> m p[]fully ?an c>bon dioxide2 & 7#c7 :5 black c>bon falls on l& & sea ice1 x d>k5s surfaces & ?us absorbs m heat1 caus+ ice to melt at a fa/] rate4 7b7 ,s5se ( ,congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t ! ,unit$ ,/ates %\ld honor its commitm5t to ! ,arctic ,c\ncil to cut black c>bon emissions by #bjbe to a level t is betwe5 #be & #cc p]c5t bel[ ! levels emitt$ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 #bjac4 7c7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 ! ,adm9i/rator1 & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 %all submit to ! appropriate congressional committees & make available to ! public a plan = ! ,unit$ ,/ates to cut black c>bon emissions by #bjbe to a level t is betwe5 #be & #cc p]c5t bel[ ! levels emitt$ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 #bjac t describes-- 7#a7 ! measures ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t w take to a*ieve su* t>get$ emissions level2 & 7#b7 h[ ! ,unit$ ,/ates may use multilat]al & bilat]al diplomatic tools to enc\rage & assi/ o!r memb] c\ntries ( ! ,arctic ,c\ncil to fulfill ! goals ann\nc$ 9 #bjag4 7d7 ,updates to plan ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 ! ,adm9i/rator1 & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 %all submit to ! appropriate congressional committees & make available to ! public a report on ! progress made t[>d implem5t+ ! plan submitt$ pursuant to subsection 7c74 7e7 ,appropriate congressional committees def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 ! ,committee on ,=eign ,affairs1 ! ,committee on ,natural ,res\rces1 & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7#b7 ! ,committee on ,=eign ,relations1 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works1 & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,s5ate4 7f7 ,public comm5t ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all-- 7#a7 be=e submitt+ su* plan & report to ! appropriate congressional committees-- 7,a7 publi% ! plan & ! report 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/]2 & 7,b7 provide a p]iod ( at lea/ #ij days = public comm5t on ea* ( ! plan & ! report2 & 7#b7 aft] ea* su* p]iod = public comm5t1 cont9ue to make ! propos$ plan & report1 z well z ! comm5ts receiv$1 available to ! public on regulations4gov 7or any successor website74 ,c ,bureau ( ,indian ,affairs ,tribal ,resili5ce ,program #iba4 ,bureau ( ,indian ,affairs ,tribal ,resili5ce ,program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior 7h]eaft] 9 ?is subtitle ref]r$ to z ! ,secret>y7 %all e/abli% a program-- 7#a7 to improve ! resili5ce ( ,indian ,tribes to ! effects ( a *ang+ climate2 7#b7 to support ,native ,am]ican lead]s 9 build+ /rong communities t are resili5t to climate *ange2 7#c7 to ensure ag5cy effectiv5ess 9 fulfill+ ,f$]al ,indian tru/ responsibilities 9 ! face ( climate *ange2 & 7#d7 to ensure ! developm5t ( mod]n1 co/-effective infra/ructure 9 ,tribal communities4 7b7 ,grants 7#a7 ,au?ority ,z "p ( ! program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all to ! ext5t funds are made available ?r\gh ,acts ( appropriation make multiye> grants to ,indian ,tribes = eligible activities describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,eligible activities ,grants "u ?is subsection may be us$ = ! foll[+ 9 ,indian communities & on ,indian l&3 7,a7 ,developm5t & deliv]y ( adaptation tra9+4 7,b7 ,adaptation plann+1 vuln]ability assessm5ts1 em]g5cy prep>$ness plann+1 & monitor+4 7,c7 ,capacity build+ ?r\gh travel support = tra9+1 te*nical sessions1 & coop]ative managem5t =ums4 7,d7 ,travel support = p>ticipation 9 ocean & coa/al plann+4 7,e7 ,developm5t ( sci5ce-bas$ in=mation & tools to enable adaptive res\rce managem5t & ! ability to plan = resili5ce4 7,f7 ,relocation ( villages or o!r communities exp]i5c+ or susceptible to coa/al or riv] erosion & flood+4 7,g7 ,con/ruction ( infra/ructure to support em]g5cy evacuations relat$ to climate *ange4 7,h7 ,re/oration ( ecosy/ems & con/ruction ( natural & nature-bas$ features to address risks f coa/al & riv]9e flood+ & erosion4 7,i7 ,re/oration1 relocation1 repair ( infra/ructure damag$ by melt+ p]mafro/ or coa/al or riv] erosion & flood+4 7,j7 ,in/allation & managem5t ( en]gy sy/ems t r$uce en]gy co/s & gre5h\se gas emissions comp>$ to ! en]gy sy/ems 9 use be=e t in/allation & managem5t4 7,k7 ,con/ruction & ma9t5ance ( social or cultural infra/ructure t supports resili5ce4 7#c7 ,applications ,an ,indian ,tribe desir+ a grant "u ?is subsection %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require1 includ+ a description ( ! eligible activities to be und]tak5 us+ ! grant4 7c7 ,int]ag5cy coop]ation ,! ,secret>y1 ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce1 & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy %all e/abli% "u ! ,:ite ,h\se ,c\ncil on ,native ,am]ican ,affairs an int]ag5cy subgr\p on ,tribal resili5ce1 :i* %all-- 7#a7 "w ) ,indian ,tribes to collect & %>e data & in=mation1 includ+ traditional ecological k1 ab\t h[ ! effects ( a *ang+ climate are relevant to ,indian ,tribes2 & 7#b7 id5tify opportunities = ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t to improve collaboration & assi/ ) adaptation & mitigation ef=ts t promote resili5ce4 7d7 ,tribal resili5ce liaison ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a ,tribal resili5ce liaison-- 7#a7 to coord9ate ) ,indian ,tribes & relevant ,f$]al ag5cies reg>d+ ! program "u ?is section1 grant opportunities relat$ to ! program1 climate adaptation1 & climate resili5ce plann+2 & 7#b7 to help ensure ,tribal engagem5t 9 climate conv]sations at ! ,f$]al level4 7e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section1 #bjj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 ,x ,coa/al ,resili5cy & ,adaptation #ajja4 ,liv+ ,%orel9e ,grant ,program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,adm9i/rator %all make grants to eligible entities = purposes (-- 7#a7 design+ & implem5t+ l>ge- & small-scale1 climate-resili5t liv+ %orel9e projects2 & 7#b7 apply+ innovative uses ( natural mat]ials & sy/ems to protect coa/al communities1 habitats1 & natural sy/em functions4 7b7 ,project proposals ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is section1 an eligible entity %all-- 7#a7 submit to ! ,adm9i/rator a proposal = a liv+ %orel9e project1 includ+ monitor+1 data collection1 & measurable p]=mance crit]ia ) respect to ! project2 7#b7 demon/rate to ! ,adm9i/rator t ! entity has any p]mits or o!r au?orizations f local1 ,/ate1 & ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t ag5cies necess>y to c>ry out ! liv+ %orel9e project or provide evid5ce demon/rat+ g5]al support f su* ag5cies2 & 7#c7 include an engagem5t or education compon5t t seeks & solicits fe$back f ! local or regional community mo/ directly affect$ by ! proposal4 7c7 ,project selection 7#a7 ,developm5t ( crit]ia ,! ,adm9i/rator %all select eligible entities to receive grants "u ?is section bas$ on crit]ia develop$ by ! ,adm9i/rator1 9 consultation ) relevant (fices ( ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration1 su* z ! ,(fice ( ,habitat ,cons]vation1 ! ,(fice = ,coa/al ,managem5t1 & ! ,re/oration ,c5t]4 7#b7 ,consid]ations ,9 develop+ crit]ia "u p>agraph 7#a7 to evaluate a propos$ liv+ %orel9e project1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all take into acc\nt-- 7,a7 ! pot5tial ( ! project to protect ! community & ma9ta9 ! viability ( ! environm5t1 su* z ?r\gh protection ( ecosy/em functions1 environm5tal b5efits1 or habitat types1 9 ! area :]e ! project is to be c>ri$ out2 7,b7 ! hi/oric & future environm5tal conditions ( ! project site1 p>ticul>ly ^? environm5tal conditions affect$ by climate *ange2 7,c7 ! net ecological b5efits ( ! project includ+ ! pot5tial ( ! project to contribute to c>bon seque/ration2 7,d7 ! ability ( ! entity propos+ ! project to demon/rate ! pot5tial ( ! project to protect ! coa/al community :]e ! project is to be c>ri$ out1 includ+ ?r\gh-- 7i7 mitigat+ ! effects ( erosion2 7ii7 att5uat+ ! impact ( coa/al /orms & /orm surge2 7iii7 mitigat+ %orel9e flood+2 7iv7 mitigat+ ! effects ( sea level rise1 accel]at$ l& loss1 & extreme tides2 7v7 su/a9+1 protect+1 or re/or+ ! functions & habitats ( coa/al ecosy/ems2 7vi7 protect+ important cultural sites or values2 or 7vii7 su* o!r =ms ( coa/al protection z ! ,adm9i/rator consid]s appropriate2 & 7,e7 ! pot5tial ( ! project to support resili5cy at a milit>y in/allation or community infra/ructure supportive ( a milit>y in/allation 7z su* t]ms are def9$ 9 section #bcia ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code74 7#c7 ,priority ,9 select+ liv+ %orel9e projects to receive grants "u ?is section1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all give priority consid]ation to a propos$ project to be conduct$ 9 an area-- 7,a7 = :i* ! ,presid5t has decl>$1 dur+ ! #aj-ye> p]iod prec$+ ! submission ( ! proposal = ! project "u subsection 7b71 t a major disa/] exi/s pursuant to section #dja ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj7 because ( a hurricane1 tropical /orm1 coa/al /orm1 or flood+2 7,b7 t has a docum5t$ hi/ory ( coa/al erosion or frequ5t coa/al inundation dur+ t #aj-ye> p]iod2 or 7,c7 t includes communities t may n h adequate res\rces to prep>e = or respond to coa/al haz>ds1 includ+ l[ income communities1 communities ( color1 ,tribal communities1 ,indig5\s communities1 & rural communities4 7#d7 ,m9imum /&>ds 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator %all develop m9imum /&>ds to be us$ 9 select+ eligible entities to receive grants "u ?is section1 tak+ into acc\nt-- 7i7 ! consid]ations describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b72 7ii7 ! ne$ = su* /&>ds to be g5]al en\gh to accommodate conc]ns relat+ to specific project sites2 & 7iii7 ! consid]ation ( an e/abli%$ eligible entity program ) sy/ems to disburse fund+ f a s+le grant to support multiple small-scale projects4 7,b7 ,consultations ,9 develop+ /&>ds "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,adm9i/rator-- 7i7 %all consult ) relevant (fices ( ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration1 su* z ! ,(fice ( ,habitat ,cons]vation1 ! ,(fice = ,coa/al ,managem5t1 & ! ,re/oration ,c5t]2 & 7ii7 may consult )-- 7,i7 relevant int]ag5cy c\ncils1 su* z ! ,e/u>y ,habitat ,re/oration ,c\ncil2 7,,ii7 ,tribes & ,tribal organizations2 7,,iii7 ,/ate coa/al managem5t ag5cies2 & 7,,iv7 relevant nongov]nm5tal organizations4 7d7 ,use ( funds ,a grant aw>d$ "u ?is section to an eligible entity to c>ry out a liv+ %orel9e project may be us$ by ! eligible entity only-- 7#a7 to c>ry out ! project1 includ+ adm9i/ration1 design1 p]mitt+1 entry into negotiat$ indirect co/ rate agreem5ts1 & con/ruction2 7#b7 to monitor1 collect1 & report data on ! p]=mance 7includ+ p]=mance ov] "t7 ( ! project1 9 accordance ) /&>ds issu$ by ! ,adm9i/rator "u subsection 7f77#b72 or 7#c7 to inc5tivize l&[n]s to engage 9 liv+ %orel9e projects4 7e7 ,co/-,%>+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ?is section to c>ry out a liv+ %orel9e project %all provide1 f non-,f$]al s\rces1 funds or o!r res\rces 7su* z l& or cons]vation easem5ts or 9-k9d mat*+ f private entities7 valu$ at n less ?an #ej p]c5t ( ! total co/1 includ+ adm9i/rative co/s1 ( ! project4 7#b7 ,r$uc$ mat*+ requirem5t = c]ta9 communities ,! ,adm9i/rator may r$uce or waive ! mat*+ requirem5t "u p>agraph 7#a7 = an eligible entity repres5t+ a community or nonpr(it organization if-- 7,a7 ! eligible entity submits to ! ,adm9i/rator 9 writ+-- 7i7 a reque/ = su* a r$uction & ! am\nt ( ! r$uction2 & 7ii7 a ju/ification = :y ! entity _c meet ! mat*+ requirem5t2 & 7,b7 ! ,adm9i/rator agrees ) ! ju/ification4 7f7 ,monitor+ & report+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator %all require ea* eligible entity receiv+ a grant "u ?is section 7or a repres5tative ( ! entity7 to c>ry out a liv+ %orel9e project-- 7,a7 to transmit to ! ,adm9i/rator data collect$ "u ! project2 7,b7 to monitor ! project & to collect data on-- 7i7 ! ecological & economic b5efits ( ! project & ! protection provid$ by ! project = ! coa/al community :]e ! project is c>ri$ out1 includ+ ?r\gh-- 7,i7 mitigat+ ! effects ( erosion2 7,,ii7 att5uat+ ! impact ( coa/al /orms & /orm surge2 7,,iii7 mitigat+ %orel9e flood+2 7,,iv7 mitigat+ ! effects ( sea level rise1 accel]at$ l& loss1 & extreme tides2 7,v7 su/a9+1 protect+1 or re/or+ ! functions & habitats ( coa/al ecosy/ems2 or 7,,vi7 su* o!r =ms ( coa/al protection z ! ,adm9i/rator consid]s appropriate2 & 7ii7 ! p]=mance ( ! project 9 provid+ su* protection2 7,c7 to make data collect$ "u ! project available on a publicly accessible int]net website ( ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration2 & 7,d7 n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! entity receives ! grant1 & annually !reaft] until ! completion ( ! project1 to submit to ! ,adm9i/rator a report on-- 7i7 ! measures describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7ii7 ! effectiv5ess ( ! project 9 increas+ protection ( ! coa/al community :]e ! project is c>ri$ out ?r\gh liv+ %orel9es te*niques1 includ+-- 7,i7 a description (-- 7aa7 ! project2 7bb7 ! activities c>ri$ out "u ! project2 & 7cc7 ! te*niques & mat]ials us$ 9 c>ry+ out ! project2 & 7,,ii7 data on ! p]=mance ( ! project 9 provid+ protection to t coa/al community4 7#b7 ,guidel9es ,9 develop+ guidel9es relat+ to p>agraph 7#a77;,c71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all consid] h[ additional data c\ld safely be collect$ be=e & aft] major disa/]s or sev]e wea!r ev5ts to measure project p]=mance & project recov]y4 7#c7 ,/&>ds 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all1 9 consultation ) relevant (fices ( ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration1 relevant int]ag5cy c\ncils1 & relevant nongov]nm5tal organizations1 issue /&>ds = ! monitor+1 collection1 & report+ "u subsection 7d77#b7 ( data reg>d+ ! p]=mance ( liv+ %orel9e projects = :i* grants are aw>d$ "u ?is section4 7,b7 ,report+ ,! /&>ds issu$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all require an eligible entity receiv+ a grant "u ?is section to report ! data describ$ 9 t subp>agraph to ! ,adm9i/rator on a regul> basis4 7g7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,adm9i/rator #ej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe = purposes ( c>ry+ out ?is section4 7h7 ,m9imum requir$ funds = %orel9e projects locat$ )9 ! ,great ,lakes ,! ,secret>y %all use n less ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! funds aw>d$ "u ?is section = grants to projects locat$ 9 ! ,great ,lakes4 7i7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means any ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,a unit ( a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t4 7,b7 ,an organization describ$ 9 section #eja7;c77#c7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf t is exempt f taxation "u section #eja7;a7 ( su* ,code4 7,c7 ,an ,indian ,tribe 7z def9$ 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd774 7#b7 ,liv+ %orel9e project ,! t]m liv+ %orel9e project-- 7,a7 means a project t-- 7i7 re/ores or /abilizes a %orel9e1 includ+ m>%es1 wetl&s1 & o!r vegetat$ areas t are "p ( ! %orel9e ecosy/em1 by us+ natural mat]ials & sy/ems to create buff]s to att5uate ! impact ( coa/al /orms1 curr5ts1 flood+1 & wave en]gy & to prev5t or m9imize %orel9e erosion :ile provid+ a net ecological b5efit to ecosy/ems & habitats2 7ii7 incorporates z _m natural elem5ts z possible1 su* z native wetl&s1 kelp =e/s1 subm]g$ aquatic plants1 corals1 oy/] %ells1 native grasses1 %rubs1 or trees2 7iii7 utilizes te*niques t incorporate ecological & coa/al eng9e]+ pr9ciples 9 %orel9e /abilization2 & 7iv7 to ! ext5t possible1 ma9ta9s or re/ores exi/+ natural slopes & connections betwe5 upl&s & adjac5t wetl&s or surface wat]s2 7,b7 may include ! use (-- 7i7 natural elem5ts1 su* z s&1 wetl& plants1 logs1 oy/]s or o!r %ellfi%1 subm]g$ aquatic vegetation1 corals1 native grasses1 %rubs1 trees1 or coir fib] logs2 7ii7 project elem5ts t provide ecological b5efits to coa/al ecosy/ems & habitats 9 addition to %orel9e protection2 & 7iii7 /ructural mat]ials1 su* z /one1 concrete1 wood1 v9yl1 oy/] domes1 or o!r approv$ eng9e]$ /ructures 9 comb9ation ) natural mat]ials2 & 7,c7 may include a project t exp&s ^u or re/ores natural liv+ %orel9es or exi/+ liv+ %orel9e projects4 7#c7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate means ea* ( ! sev]al ,/ates1 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s1 ,guam1 ,am]ican ,samoa1 & ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s4 #ajjb4 ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration ,rese>* ,programs 7a7 ,coa/al sci5ce & assessm5t3 competitive ext]nal rese>* 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator %all c>ry out an extramural competitively aw>d$ grants program 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,program7 focus$ on int]discipl9>y coa/al resili5ce & su/a9ability 9 accordance ) subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,objective ,! objective ( ! ,program %all be to develop scalable1 be/ practices-- 7,a7 to prep>e m resili5t1 su/a9able coa/al communities2 & 7,b7 to r$uce disa/] recov]y co/s4 7#c7 ,collaboration ,! ,secret>y %all conduct ! ,program 9 collaboration ) bus9ess & indu/ry1 gov]nm5t ag5cies1 academic in/itutions1 & coa/al community /akehold]s4 7#d7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible = a grant "u ! ,program1 an applicant mu/ be an in/itution ( high] education1 nonpr(it organization1 ,/ate1 local1 or ,tribal gov]nm5t1 =-pr(it organization1 ,unit$ ,/ates t]ritory1 or ,f$]al ag5cy t has /atutory au?ority to receive transf]s ( funds4 7b7 ,coa/al resili5ce rese>* competitive grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% an annual competitive grants program t gives priority to coa/al resili5ce rese>* projects t focus on-- 7,a7 protect+ life & critical infra/ructure2 7,b7 develop+ decision-support tools useful to coa/al communities2 7,c7 det]m9+ societal1 ecological1 & resili5cy b5efits ( coa/al re/oration & natural1 nature-bas$1 & man-made infra/ructure1 & h[ ^! b5efits affect ! su/a9ability ( coa/al ecosy/ems2 7,d7 volunte] & community-sci5ce monitor+ ( coa/al & m>9e res\rces z "p ( ef=ts to protect coa/al communities f sea level rise2 7,e7 monitor+ & develop+ ecosy/em-bas$ approa*es to manag+ coa/al ecosy/ems to promote su/a9ability2 7,f7 assess+ & enhanc+ ! capacity ( human communities to adapt to coa/al natural disa/]s2 7,g7 assess+ coa/al vuln]ability & risk2 7,h7 evaluat+ adaptation & re/oration approa*es to r$uce risk1 includ+ ?r\gh ! use ( natural1 nature-bas$1 & man-made features2 7,i7 m9imiz+ co/s associat$ ) damages incurr$ f natural disa/]s1 flood+1 & sea level rise2 & 7,j7 develop+ curriculum = new programs 9 coa/al re/oration at public community colleges & )9 college ,sea ,grant programs to tra9 ! new coa/al re/oration work=ce4 7#b7 ,critical infra/ructure ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m critical infra/ructure means infra/ructure1 includ+ natural or nature-bas$ infra/ructure1 ! de/ruction or damag+ ( :i* w\ld h a debilitat+ impact on national security or economic security1 und]m9e community resili5cy & adaptation1 or ?reat5 public heal? or safety4 7#c7 ,natural & ,nature-,bas$ features ,! t]m natural or nature-bas$ features means coa/al wetl&s1 bea*es1 dunes1 m>%es1 mangrove =e/s1 municipal gre5 infra/ructure1 & liv+ %orel9es4 7c7 ,donations ,! ,adm9i/rator may accept & use donations ( funds to implem5t ?is section4 #ajjc4 ,grants = recov]+ oy/]s 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% a grant program 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,program7 "u :i* ! ,adm9i/rator %all aw>d grants to eligible entities = ! purpose ( conduct+ rese>* on ! cons]vation1 re/oration1 or managem5t ( oy/]s 9 e/u>9e ecosy/ems4 7b7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is section1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,adm9i/rator an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,adm9i/rator may require4 7c7 ,allocation ( grant funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator %all aw>d a grant "u ! ,program to eligible entities t submit an application "u subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,mat*+ requirem5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! total am\nt ( ,f$]al fund+ receiv$ "u ! ,program by an eligible entity may n exce$ #he p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( ! rese>* project = :i* ! fund+ 0 aw>d$4 ,= ! purposes ( ?is subp>agraph1 ! non-,f$]al %>e ( project co/s may be provid$ by 9-k9d contributions & o!r nonca% support4 7,b7 ,waiv] ,! ,adm9i/rator may waive all or "p ( ! requirem5t 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 if ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es t no reasonable means are available ?r\gh :i* an eligible entity apply+ = a grant "u ?is section c meet su* requirem5t & ! probable b5efit ( su* rese>* project outweighs ! public int]e/ 9 su* requirem5t4 7#c7 ,equitable di/ribution ,! ,adm9i/rator %all ensure1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 t grant fund+ "u ?is section is apportion$ accord+ to ! hi/oric basel9e oy/] population ( ea* e/u>y ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7d7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section1 ! foll[+ def9itions apply3 7#a7 ,academic community ,! t]m academic community means faculty1 rese>*]s1 pr(essors1 & repres5tatives ( ,/ate-accr$it$ colleges & univ]sities4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means a memb] ( ! academic community1 ! seafood indu/ry1 a relevant nonpr(it organization1 or a relevant ,/ate ag5cy1 t is propos+ or conduct+ a rese>* project on ! cons]vation1 re/oration1 or managem5t ( oy/]s 9 an e/u>9e ecosy/em develop$ ?r\gh consultation ) a memb] ( ! academic community1 a memb] ( ! seafood indu/ry1 a relevant nonpr(it organization1 or a relevant ,/ate ag5cy4 7#c7 ,hi/oric basel9e ,! t]m hi/oric basel9e means ! e/imat$ population ( oy/]s 9 an e/u>y 9 #ahej4 7#d7 ,nonpr(it organization ,! t]m nonpr(it organization means an organization describ$ 9 section #eja7;c77#c7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf & exempt f tax "u section #eja7;a7 ( su* ,code4 7#e7 ,seafood indu/ry ,! t]m seafood indu/ry means %ellfi% gr[]s1 %ellfi% h>ve/]s1 comm]cial fi%]m51 & recreational fi%]m54 7e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,adm9i/rator #f1jjj1jjj = ea* ( ! fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe to c>ry out ?is section4 #ajjd4 ,improvem5ts to ! ,national ,oceans & ,coa/al ,security ,act 7a7 ,def9ition ( tidal %orel9e ref9$ ,section #ijb ( ! ,national ,oceans & ,coa/al ,security ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #geja7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#g7 to read z foll[s3 7#g7 ,tidal %orel9e ,! t]m tidal %orel9e means a tidal %orel9e or a ,great ,lake %orel9e z su* t]ms are us$ 9 section #ibc4aaj7;c77#b77;i7 ( title #ae1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 or a simil> successor regulation4 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#h7 ,indian ,tribe ,! t]m ,indian ,tribe has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m ,indian tribe 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#i7 ,blue c>bon ,! t]m blue c>bon means ! ability ( an ocean or coa/al ecosy/em1 habitat1 or o!r natural res\rce to absorb1 capture1 & conta9 atmosph]ic c>bon dioxide4 4 7b7 ,improvem5ts to ,national ,oceans & ,coa/al ,security ,fund 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ( fund requir$ ,subsection 7a7 ( section #ijd ( su* ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gejc7 is am5d$ by ins]t+ & jo9tly manage aft] e/abli%4 7#b7 ,deposits ,p>agraph 7#a7 ( subsection 7b7 ( section #ijd is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re %all be deposit$ into ! ,fund1 :i* %all con/itute ! assets ( ! ,fund1 am\nts z foll[s3 7,a7 ,am\nts transf]r$ to ! ,fund "u section #ijh4 7,b7 ,su* o!r am\nts z may be appropriat$ or o!rwise made available to c>ry out ?is ,act4 4 7#c7 ,exp5ditures ,section #ijd ( su* ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gejc7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7d7 ,exp5diture 7#a7 ,( ! am\nts deposit$ into ! ,fund = ea* fiscal ye>1 if ^? funds are equal to or great] ?an #ajj1jjj1jjj-- 7,a7 n m ?an #hj p]c5t may be us$ = ! aw>d ( grants "u subsection 7b7 ( section #ijf2 7,b7 n m ?an #bj p]c5t may be us$ = ! aw>d ( grants "u subsection 7c7 ( su* section2 & 7,c7 n m ?an #d p]c5t may be us$ by ! ,adm9i/rator & ! ,national ,fi% & ,wildlife ,f\ndation 7,f\ndation7 = adm9i/rative exp5ses to c>ry out ?is *apt]1 :i* am\nt %all be divid$ betwe5 ! ,adm9i/rator & ! ,f\ndation pursuant to an agreem5t rea*$ & docum5t$ by bo? ! ,adm9i/rator & ! ,f\ndation4 7#b7 ,( ! am\nts deposit$ into ! ,fund = ea* fiscal ye>1 if ^? funds are less ?an #ajj1jjj1jjj1 all funds %all be us$ = ! aw>d ( grants "u subsection 7c7 ( section #ijf & no m ?an #d p]c5t may be us$ by ! ,adm9i/rator & ! ,f\ndation = adm9i/rative exp5ses to c>ry out ?is *apt]1 :i* am\nt %all be divid$ betwe5 ! ,adm9i/rator & ! ,f\ndation pursuant to an agreem5t rea*$ & docum5t$ by bo? ! ,adm9i/rator & ! ,f\ndation4 4 7c7 ,eligible uses ( ! fund ,section #ije ( su* ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gejd7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #ije4 ,eligible uses 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,am\nts 9 ! ,fund may be allocat$ by ! ,adm9i/rator & ! ,f\ndation to support programs & activities int5d$ to protect1 cons]ve1 re/ore1 bett] und]/&1 & utilize ocean & coa/al res\rces & coa/al infra/ructure1 includ+ sci5tific rese>*1 resili5cy & spatial plann+1 data-%>+1 & o!r programs & activities c>ri$ out 9 coord9ation ) ,f$]al & ,/ate dep>tm5ts or ag5cies1 includ+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,ocean1 coa/al1 & ,great ,lakes re/oration & protection1 includ+ ef=ts to address pot5tial impacts ( sea level *ange1 s$im5tation1 erosion1 *anges 9 ocean *emi/ry1 hurricanes & o!r extreme wea!r1 flood+1 & *anges 9 ocean temp]ature to natural res\rces1 communities1 & coa/al economies4 7#b7 ,re/oration1 protection1 or ma9t5ance ( liv+ ocean1 coa/al1 & ,great ,lakes res\rces & _! habitats1 includ+ habitats & ecosy/ems t provide blue c>bon b5efits4 7#c7 ,plann+ = & manag+ coa/al developm5t to enhance ecosy/em & community integrity1 or to m9imize impacts f sea level *ange1 hurricanes & o!r extreme wea!r1 flood+1 & coa/al erosion4 7#d7 ,projects to address managem5t1 plann+1 or resili5cy & read9ess issues :i* are regional or int]/ate 9 scope1 su* z regional ocean p>tn]%ips or simil> bodies4 7#e7 ,ef=ts t contribute to ! und]/&+ ( ecological1 economic1 societal1 & national security ?reats driv5 by *anges to ! oceans1 coa/s1 & ,great ,lakes4 7#f7 ,ef=ts to pres]ve1 protect1 & collect data1 includ+ b n limit$ to public ocean & coa/al data portals1 t w\ld support su/a9able wat]-dep5d5t comm]cial activities includ+ comm]cial fi%+1 recreational fi%+ bus9esses1 aquaculture1 boat build+1 or o!r coa/al-relat$ bus9esses4 7#g7 ,ef=ts to assi/ coa/al ,/ates 9 reposition+1 relocat+ or deploy+ natural or nature-bas$ features to enhance ! resili5cy ( critical coa/al transportation1 em]g5cy response1 wat]1 electrical1 & o!r infra/ructure1 t are already subject to or face increas$ future risks ( hurricanes1 coa/al flood+1 coa/al erosion1 or sea level *ange to ensure ! economic security1 safety1 & ecological well-be+ ( ! coa/s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#h7 ,acquir+ prop]ty or int]e/s 9 prop]ty if-- 7,a7 ! area is locat$ )9 a coa/al c\nty or adjac5t c\nty2 7,b7 ! funds made available "u ?is subtitle are us$ to acquire l& or int]e/ 9 l& by pur*ase1 ex*ange1 or donation f a will+ sell]2 7,c7 ! ,gov]nor ( ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! prop]ty or int]e/s 9 prop]ty are acquir$ approves ( ! acquisition2 & 7,d7 su* prop]ty or int]e/ is acquir$ 9 a mann] t w ensure su* prop]ty or int]e/ w be adm9i/]$ to support ! purposes ( ?is ,act4 7#i7 ,protection & modification ( critical coa/al public infra/ructure affect$ by erosion1 hurricanes or o!r extreme wea!r1 flood+1 or sea level *ange4 7#aj7 ,assi/ance = small bus9esses & communities t are dep5d5t on coa/al t\rism z eligible ef=ts t help coa/al economies m9imize impacts f sea level rise & disa/]s4 7#aa7 ,projects t use natural & nature-bas$ approa*es = enhanc+ ! resili5cy ( wa/ewat] & /ormwat] infra/ructure z eligible critical infra/ructure projects 7z comp>$ to j g5]al wat] infra/ructure1 :i* c also include dr9k+ wat] sy/ems74 7#ab7 ,te*nical assi/ance to help develop compreh5sive resili5ce & mitigation plans z an eligible fund+ ef=t4 7b7 ,mat*+ requirem5t ,! ,adm9i/rator & ! ,f\ndation %all require a non-,f$]al mat* = all aw>ds made "u section #ijf7;c7 f ! ,fund4 7c7 ,prohibition on use ( funds = litigation ,no funds made available "u ?is ,act may be us$ to fund litigation aga9/ ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t4 4 7d7 ,grants 7#a7 ,adm9i/ration ,subsection 7a77#a7 ( section #ijf ( su* ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #geje7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,b7 to read z foll[s3 7,b7 ,selection proc$ures & crit]ia = ! aw>d+ ( grants "u ?is section t require consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator & ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior4 2 7,b7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,c77ii7 to read z foll[s3 7ii7 "u subsection 7c7 to entities includ+ ,/ates1 local gov]nm5ts1 regional & int]/ate collaboratives1 associations1 nonpr(it & =-pr(it private entities1 public-private p>tn]%ips1 academic in/itutions1 & ,indian ,tribes4 2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,f71 by /rik+ ye> if grants h be5 aw>d$ 9 t ye> & ins]t+ #e ye>s2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,i7 ,a me?od to give special consid]ation 9 review+ proposals to projects ) ei!r direct or indirect coa/al or m>9e blue c>bon b5efits & an acc\nt+ me?odology to quantify ^! b5efits = ! purposes ( ! annual report requir$ "u section #ijg4 4 7#b7 ,grants to coa/al ,/ates ,subsection 7b7 ( section #ijf ( su* ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #geje7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7b7 ,grants to coa/al ,/ates 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to section #ijd7;d77#a7 & p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d7 ( ?is subsection1 ! ,adm9i/rator & ! ,f\ndation %all aw>d grants to eligible coa/al ,/ates bas$ on ! foll[+ =mula3 7,a7 #ej ( ! funds are allocat$ equally among su* coa/al ,/ates4 7,b7 #be p]c5t ( ! funds are allocat$ on ! basis ( ! ratio ( tidal %orel9e miles 9 a coa/al ,/ate to ! tidal %orel9e miles ( all coa/al ,/ates4 7,c7 #be p]c5t ( ! funds are allocat$ on ! basis ( ! ratio ( population d5sity ( ! coa/al c\nties ( a coa/al ,/ate to ! av]age population d5sity ( all coa/al c\nties bas$ on ! mo/ rec5t data available by ! ,u4,s4 ,c5sus ,bureau4 7#b7 ,eligible coa/al ,/ates ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 an eligible coa/al ,/ate is any coa/al /ate z def9$ 9 section #cjd ( ! ,coa/al ,zone ,managem5t ,act ( #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adec74 7#c7 ,maximum allocation to ,/ates ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#a71 n m ?an #e p]c5t ( ! total funds di/ribut$ "u ?is subsection may be allocat$ to any s+le ,/ate4 ,any am\nt exce$+ ?is limit %all be r$i/ribut$ equally among ! rema9+ eligible coa/al ,/ates4 7#d7 ,requirem5t to submit plans 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is subsection1 an eligible coa/al ,/ate %all submit to ! ,adm9i/rator = review & approval1 a #e-ye> plan1 :i* %all include ! foll[+3 7i7 ,crit]ia to det]m9e eligibility = entities :i* may receive grants "u ?is subsection4 7ii7 ,a description ( ! competitive process ! coa/al ,/ate w use 9 allocat+ funds receiv$ f ! ,fund1 except 9 ! case ( allocat+ funds "u p>agraph 7#g71 :i* %all include-- 7,i7 a description ( ! relative roles ( & consi/5cy ) ! ,/ate coa/al zone managem5t program approv$ "u ! ,coa/al ,zone ,managem5t ,act ( #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adea et seq471 if ! coa/al ,/ate has su* a plan1 & any ,/ate ,sea ,grant ,program1 if ! ,/ate has su* program2 & 7,,ii7 a demon/ration t su* competitive process is consi/5t ) ! application & review proc$ures e/abli%$ by ! ,adm9i/rator & ,f\ndation "u subsection 7a77#a74 7iii7 ,a process to c]tify t ! project or program & ! aw>d+ ( a contract = ! exp5diture ( am\nts receiv$ "u ?is p>agraph are consi/5t ) ! /&>d procurem5t rules & regulations gov]n+ a comp>able project or program 9 t ,/ate1 includ+ all applicable competitive bidd+ & audit requirem5ts4 7iv7 ,proc$ures to make publicly available on ! int]net a li/ ( all projects support$ by ! ,fund1 t includes at a m9imum ! grant recipi5t1 grant am\nt1 project description1 & project /atus4 7,b7 ,updates ,z a condition ( receiv+ a grant "u ?is subsection1 a coa/al ,/ate %all submit to ! ,adm9i/rator1 n less frequ5tly ?an once e #e ye>s1 an update to ! plan submitt$ by ! coa/al ,/ate "u subp>agraph 7,a7 = ! #e-ye> p]iod imm$iately foll[+ ! mo/ rec5t submittal "u ?is p>agraph4 7#e7 ,opportunity = public comm5t ,9 det]m9+ :e!r to approve a plan or an update to a plan describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#e71 ! ,adm9i/rator or ! ,f\ndation %all provide ! opportunity =1 & take into consid]ation1 public input & comm5t on ! plan4 7#f7 ,indian ,tribes ,z a condition on receipt ( a grant "u ?is subsection1 a ,/ate t receives a grant "u ?is subsection %all ensure t ,indian ,tribes 9 ! ,/ate are eligible to p>ticipate 9 ! competitive process describ$ 9 ! ,/ate's plan "u p>agraph 7#e77;,a77ii74 7#g7 ,nonp>ticipation by a ,/ate ,9 any ye>1 if an eligible coa/al ,/ate or geographic area describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,b7 does n submit ! plan requir$ by p>agraph 7#e7 or decl9es ! funds di/ribut$ "u ?is subsection1 ! funds t w\ld h be5 allocat$ to ! ,/ate or area %all be r$i/ribut$ equally among ! rema9+ eligible coa/al ,/ates & geographic areas4 4 7#c7 ,national grants = oceans1 coa/s1 & ,great ,lakes ,subsection 7c77#b7 ( su* section is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7ii7 by r$esignat+ clause 7iii7 z clause 7iv72 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7ii7 ! foll[+3 7iii7 nongov]nm5tal organizations2 & 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,cap on ,/ate fund+ ,! am\nt ( a grant aw>d$ "u ?is subsection %all n c\nt t[>d ! cap on fund+ to ,/ates ?r\gh grants aw>d$ "u subsection 7b74 4 7e7 ,annual report ,section #ijg ( ! ,national ,oceans & ,coa/al ,security ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gejf7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#c7 ( subsection 7b7 to read z foll[s3 7#c7 a description ( ! exp5ditures made f ! ,fund = ! fiscal ye>1 includ+ ! purpose ( ! exp5ditures2 & 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 an e/imate ( blue c>bon b5efits1 9 tons ( c>bon dioxide1 expect$ ?r\gh grants aw>d$ to projects t receiv$ special consid]ation "u section #ijf due to _! blue c>bon pot5tial4 4 7f7 ,fund+ ,section #ijh ( su* ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gejg7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #ijh4 ,fund+ ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ #ajj1jjj1jjj to c>ry out ?is title = fiscal ye> #bjbj & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 4 #ajje4 ,%ovel-ready re/oration grants = coa/l9es & fi%]ies 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a grant program to provide fund+ & te*nical assi/ance to eligible entities = purposes ( c>ry+ out a project describ$ 9 subsection 7d74 7b7 ,project proposal ,to be consid]$ = a grant "u ?is section1 an eligible entity %all submit a grant proposal to ! ,secret>y 9 a "t1 place1 & mann] det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 ,su* proposal %all include monitor+1 data collection1 & measurable p]=mance crit]ia ) respect to ! project4 7c7 ,developm5t ( crit]ia ,! ,secret>y %all select eligible entities to receive grants "u ?is section bas$ on crit]ia develop$ by ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) relevant (fices ( ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration1 su* z ! ,(fice ( ,habitat ,cons]vation & ! ,(fice = ,coa/al ,managem5t4 7d7 ,eligible projects ,a project is describ$ by ?is section if-- 7#a7 ! purpose ( ! project is to re/ore a m>9e1 e/u>9e1 coa/al1 or ,great ,lake habitat1 includ+-- 7,a7 re/oration ( habitat to protect or recov] a species t is ?reat5$1 endang]$1 or a species ( conc]n "u ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 7,b7 ?r\gh ! removal or rem$iation ( m>9e debris1 includ+ d]elict vessels & fi%+ ge>1 9 coa/al & m>9e habitats2 or 7,c7 = ! b5efit (-- 7i7 %ellfi%2 7ii7 fi%1 includ+ diadrom\s fi%2 or 7iii7 coral reef2 or 7#b7 provides adaptation to climate *ange1 includ+ by con/ruct+ or protect+ ecological features or nature-bas$ infra/ructure t protects coa/al communities f sea level rise1 coa/al /orms1 or flood+1 & blue c>bon projects4 7e7 ,priority ,9 det]m9+ :i* projects to fund "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to a propos$ project-- 7#a7 t w\ld /imulate ! economy2 7#b7 = :i* ! applicant c demon/rate t ! grant w fund "w t w beg9 n m ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( ! aw>d2 7#c7 = :i* ! applicant c demon/rate t ! grant w fund "w t w employ fi%]m5 :o h be5 negatively impact$ by ! ,,covid-#ai p&emic or pay a fi%]man = ! use ( a fi%+ vessel2 7#d7 = :i* ! applicant c demon/rate t any prelim9>y /udy or p]mit requir$ be=e ! project c beg9 has be5 complet$ or c be complet$ %ortly aft] an aw>d is made2 or 7#e7 t includes communities t may n h adequate res\rces includ+ l[ income communities1 communities ( color1 ,tribal communities1 ,indig5\s communities1 & rural communities4 7f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce #c1jjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj to c>ry out ?is section1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7g7 ,def9itions 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,9 ?is ,act1 eligible entity means a nonpr(it1 a =-pr(it bus9ess1 an in/itution ( high] education1 or a ,/ate1 local1 ,tribal1 or ,t]ritorial gov]nm5t4 7#b7 ,fi%]m5 ,! t]m fi%]m5 means comm]cial or =-hire fi%]m5 or oy/] f>m]s4 7#c7 ,secret>y ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration4 #ajjf4 ,/rategic ,climate ,*ange ,relocation ,initiative & ,program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ( initiative ,! ,*airman ( ! ,c\ncil on ,environm5tal ,quality 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,*air7 ( ! ,c\ncil on ,environm5tal ,quality %all e/abli% a ,/rategic ,climate ,*ange ,relocation ,initiative 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,initiative7 = ! purposes ( coord9at+ ,f$]al ag5cy activities to id5tify & assi/ communities t h express$ affirmative int]e/ 9 relocation due to heal?1 safety1 & environm5tal impacts f climate *ange1 includ+ hurricanes1 flood+1 sea level rise1 & repeat wildfires4 7b7 ,director ,! ,*air %all appo9t a ,/rategic ,climate ,relocation ,director to manage ! ,initiative4 7c7 ,consultation ,! ,*air %all coord9ate & consult ) ,f$]al ag5cies conduct+ activities relat$ to ?is section includ+ ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior1 includ+ ! ,bureau ( ,indian ,affairs1 ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 ! ,f$]al ,em]g5cy ,managem5t ,ag5cy1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t1 ! ,d5ali ,commission1 ! ,corps ( ,eng9e]s1 ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget1 ! ,national ,economic ,c\ncil1 ! ,national ,security ,c\ncil1 ! ,:ite ,h\se ,c\ncil on ,native ,am]ican ,affairs ,int]ag5cy ,subgr\p on ,tribal ,resili5ce1 & o!r ,f$]al ag5cies z appropriate4 7d7 ,ext]nal advisory panel ,! ,*air %all e/abli% an ext]nal advisory panel t may include community lead]s1 non-gov]nm5tal organizations1 ,/ate & local gov]nm5t repres5tatives1 ,tribal lead]s1 ,indig5\s community repres5tatives1 climate adaptation pr(essionals1 & o!r relevant exp]ts z appropriate4 7e7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,*air %all submit a report to ,congress recomm5d+ key elem5ts ( a ,/rategic ,climate ,*ange ,relocation ,program to id5tify & assi/ communities t h express$ affirmative int]e/ 9 relocation due to heal?1 safety1 & environm5tal impacts f climate *ange4 ,! report %all-- 7#a7 id5tify-- 7,a7 areas :]e climate *ange impacts make relocation a likely climate *ange adaptation /rategy2 7,b7 communities t h express$ affirmative int]e/ 9 relocation 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z s5d+ communities72 & 7,c7 pot5tial relocation areas & communities t h express$ int]e/ 9 attract+ climate migrants 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z receiv+ communities72 7#b7 propose crit]ia to qualify = climate relocation assi/ance1 ) pref]5ce giv5 to disadvantag$ communities :]e community memb]s h indicat$ a pref]5ce = retreat :i* w\ld o!rwise be *all5g$ to relocate2 7#c7 describe ! roles & responsibilities ( specific ,f$]al ag5cies 9 implem5t+ ! ,/rategic ,climate ,*ange ,relocation ,program & h[ ! ,program %\ld be coord9at$ ) applicable ,/ate & ,f$]al ag5cy plans & programs & id5tify ,f$]al programs t c be tailor$ to inc5tivize self-id5tification ( communities z receiv+ areas2 7#d7 outl9e ! role t ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts %\ld play 9 implem5t+ ! ,/rategic ,climate ,*ange ,relocation ,program1 includ+ id5tification ( areas or communities :]e p leav+ areas vuln]able to climate *ange c consid] locat+1 & ! specific res\rces ne$$ to prep>e ^? communities to be receiv+ communities 9 t]ms ( ,f$]al inve/m5t 9 infra/ructure1 af=dable h\s+1 & social s]vices2 7#e7 summ>ize exi/+ ,f$]al & ,/ate programs = pur*ase ( individual prop]ties vuln]able to ! impacts ( climate *ange & propose h[ ^! programs might be re/ructur$1 improv$1 or exp&$ to inc5tivize climate *ange relocation2 7#f7 describe measures t gov]nm5ts or o!r organizations c take to r$uce ! psy*ological /ress associat$ ) relocation to pres]ve or support ! hi/orical & cultural id5tity ( communities be+ relocat$ & to re/ore & cons]ve areas t are relocat$ f z publicly accessible natural assets1 & h[ ,f$]al programs w support ^! ef=ts2 7#g7 id5tify & recomm5d measures to ov]come h[ in/itutional b>ri]s1 su* z ,f$]al programs t d n acc\nt = ,tribal sov]eignty1 con/ra9 ,tribal communities' ability to pursue self-det]m9$ managem5t ( _! res\rces & built environm5t2 7#h7 id5tify measures t ,congress1 ,f$]al ag5cies1 or ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts %\ld take to disc\rage or re/rict new developm5t & h>d /ructural measures 9 areas vuln]able to su* significant climate *ange impacts t !y are likely to require a solution t includes relocation1 9 p>ticul>1 :]e ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t c\ld e/abli% /rict] fund+ requirem5ts = po/-disa/] fund+ t require updat$ build+ codes & l& use /rategies reflect+ climate risk2 7#i7 describe exi/+ policies & cl>ify responsibilities ( gov]nm5ts 9 comply+ ) obligations to protect private prop]ty1 includ+ provid+ j comp5sation = any tak+ ( private prop]ty2 7#aj7 propose an application process1 available onl9e1 = ,/ates & communities to express affirmative int]e/ 9 climate relocation assi/ance1 ei!r z a leav+ community or receiv+ community2 7#aa7 provide guidance on & id5tify additional fund+ = op]ations & ma9t5ance requirem5ts = vacat$ l&1 & id5tify ! res\rces ne$$ to prioritize public access1 recreational spaces1 or cons]vation areas2 7#ab7 review efficacy ( exi/+ flood mitigation /rategies on r$uc+ flood risk to human populations1 & id5tify opportunities to coord9ate blue-gre5 infra/ructure solutions ) buy\t programs t increase ! resili5ce ( rema9+ resid5ts2 & 7#ac7 outl9e ! am\nt & tim+ ( ,f$]al fund+ t is expect$ to be ne$$ to implem5t ! ,climate ,*ange ,relocation ,program4 7f7 ,developm5t ( report to ,congress ,9 develop+ ! report requir$ "u subsection 7e71 ! ,*air %all-- 7#a7 provide = public review & comm5t ( a draft ( ! report2 7#b7 consult ) organizations repres5t+ ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts2 7#c7 consult ) ! ext]nal advisory panel2 & 7#d7 evaluate projects implem5t$ "u ! ,national ,disa/] ,resili5ce ,competition adm9i/]$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t4 7g7 ,climate *ange /rategic relocation program pilot projects ,)9 #b ye>s aft] ! date ( ! submission ( ! report "u subsection 7e71 ! ,*air %all e/abli% & c>ry out pilot projects bas$ ^u ! recomm5dations includ$ 9 su* report4 7h7 ,subsequ5t p]iodic reports to ,congress ,)9 ?ree ye>s aft] ! date ( ! submission ( ! report "u subsection 7e71 & e ?ree ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,*air %all submit to ,congress a report evaluat+ progress 9 ! implem5tation ( ! ,climate ,*ange ,relocation ,program & mak+ recomm5dations = ne$$ *anges to ! ,program4 ,,xi ,ocean ,heal?3 ,ocean ,acidification & ,h>mful ,algal ,blooms ,a ,coa/al ,communities ,ocean ,acidification ,act #aaja4 ,/ate & ,unit$ ,/ates def9$ ,section #abdjc ( ! ,f$]al ,ocean ,acidification ,rese>* ,& ,monitor+ ,act ( #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#c7 z p>agraph 7#d72 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate means ea* ,/ate ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico1 ,am]ican ,samoa1 ,guam1 ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s1 ! ,virg9 ,isl&s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 & any o!r t]ritory or possession ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,unit$ ,/ates ,! t]m ,unit$ ,/ates means ! ,/ates1 collectively4 4 #aajb4 ,coa/al community vuln]ability assessm5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #abdjf ( ! ,f$]al ,ocean ,acidification ,rese>* ,& ,monitor+ ,act ( #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgje7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by ins]t+ 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,program7 aft] acidification program2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7b7 z subsection 7d72 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7a7 ! foll[+3 7b7 ,community vuln]ability assessm5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,ocean-,bas$ ,climate ,solutions ,act ( #bjbj & e #g ye>s subsequ5t1 ! ,secret>y1 ?r\gh ! ,program1 %all conduct an ocean acidification coa/al community vuln]ability assessm5t1 & issue a correspond+ public report4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,! assessm5t conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 id5tify ! ,unit$ ,/ates coa/al communities1 includ+ isl& communities1 l[-population rural communities1 & subsi/5ce communities1 t are mo/ dep5d5t on coa/al & ocean res\rces t may be impact$ by ocean acidification2 7,b7 assess ! nature ( ! social & economic vuln]abilities ( ^? communities1 includ+ ! economic effect on local or regional comm]cial fi%]ies & recreational opportunities & ov] :at timescales su* effects w be felt2 7,c7 id5tify ! ocean acidification impacts t might h>m ^? communities1 bo? 9 isolation & 9 conjunction ) o!r *ang+ ocean conditions1 includ+ effects f *anges 9 ocean & coa/al m>9e res\rces t are n manag$ by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t2 7,d7 id5tify key k gaps :]e rese>* c\ld be devot$ to bett] und]/& ! possible impacts ( ocean acidification on ^? communities1 ! risks & ?reats fac+ ^? communities1 & possible adaptation /rategies = ^? communities2 & 7,e7 be conduct$ 9 collaboration ) exp]ts1 traditional k exp]ts1 & individuals :o are famili> ) ! unique economic1 social1 ecological1 geographic1 & res\rce conc]ns ( coa/al communities 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ repres5tatives f-- 7i7 ! ,national ,m>9e ,fi%]ies ,s]vice & ! ,(fice = ,coa/al ,managem5t ( ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration2 7ii7 ,national ,integrat$ ,coa/al & ,ocean ,obs]vation ,sy/em regional in=mation coord9ation entities e/abli%$ "u section #abcjd7;c77#d7 ( ! ,integrat$ ,coa/al & ,ocean ,obs]vation ,sy/em ,act ( #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjc7;c77#d772 7iii7 regional ocean acidification networks2 & 7iv7 ,/ate sea grant programs 7z def9$ 9 section #bjc ( ! ,national ,sea ,grant ,college ,program ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aabb774 7c7 ,support = ,/ate & local vuln]ability assessm5ts & /rategic rese>* plann+ ,9 c>ry+ out ! ,program1 ! ,secret>y %all collaborate ) ,/ate1 local1 & ,tribal gov]nm5t entities t are conduct+ or h complet$ vuln]ability assessm5ts1 /rategic rese>* plann+1 or o!r simil> activities relat$ to ocean acidification & its impacts on coa/al communities1 = ! purpose (-- 7#a7 det]m9+ :e!r su* activities c be us$ z a model = o!r communities2 & 7#b7 id5tify+ opportunities = ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration & o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cies to support su* activities4 4 7b7 ,ongo+ input me*anism ,section #abdjd7;b77#e7 ( ! ,f$]al ,ocean ,acidification ,rese>* ,& ,monitor+ ,act ( #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjc7;b77#e77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ includ+ in=mation & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8includ+-- 7,a7 in=mation 2 7#b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 an ongo+ me*anism t all[s affect$ indu/ry memb]s1 coa/al /akehold]s1 non-,f$]al res\rce manag]s1 community acidification networks1 ,indig5\s k gr\ps1 & sci5tific exp]ts n employ$ by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t to provide input on rese>*1 data1 & monitor+ t is necess>y to support on-!-gr\nd managem5t1 decision mak+1 & adaptation relat$ to ocean acidification & ! effects ( su* acidification4 4 7c7 ,/rategic rese>* plan ,section #abdje ( ! ,f$]al ,ocean ,acidification ,rese>* ,& ,monitor+ ,act ( #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjd7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#h71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#i71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#aj7 make recomm5dations to conduct rese>* 9 areas1 includ+ ! social sci5ces & economics1 to address ! key k gaps id5tifi$ 9 ! community vuln]ability assessm5t report conduct$ "u section #abdjf7;b74 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7e71 by ins]t+ 1 ,tribal gov]nm5ts1 ,indig5\s & traditional k exp]ts1 aft] indu/ry4 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #abdji7;a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,ocean ,acidification ,rese>* ,& ,monitor+ ,act ( #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjh7;a77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7a7 ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration to c>ry out ! purposes ( ?is subtitle #b1gjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 4 7e7 ,report on support = ,/ate & local vuln]ability assessm5ts & /rategic rese>* plann+ ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ,congress a report detail+ ! ef=ts ( ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration to support ,/ate1 local1 & ,tribal community vuln]ability assessm5ts1 /rategic rese>* & plann+1 & monitor+ ne$s1 pursuant to section #abdjf7;c7 ( ! ,f$]al ,ocean ,acidification ,rese>* ,& ,monitor+ ,act ( #bjji 7z add$ by subsection 7a774 ,b ,ocean ,acidification ,act #aaaa4 ,prize competitions ,section #abdjd ( ! ,f$]al ,ocean ,acidification ,rese>* ,& ,monitor+ ,act ( #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjc7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,prize competitions 7#a7 ,9 ,g5]al ,any ,f$]al ag5cy ) a repres5tative s]v+ on ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u ?is section may1 ei!r individually or 9 coop]ation ) #a or m ag5cies1 c>ry out a program to aw>d prizes competitively "u section #bd ( ! ,/ev5son-,wydl] ,te*nology ,innovation ,act ( #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgai74 ,an ag5cy seek+ to c>ry out su* a program %all c>ry out su* program 9 coord9ation ) ! *air ( su* int]ag5cy work+ gr\p4 7#b7 ,purposes ,any prize competition c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection %all be = ! purpose ( /imulat+ innovation to advance our ,nation's ability to und]/&1 rese>*1 or monitor ocean acidification or its impacts1 or to develop managem5t or adaptation options = respond+ to ocean acidification4 7#c7 ,priority programs ,priority %all be giv5 to e/abli%+ programs "u ?is section t address communities1 environm5ts1 or indu/ries t are 9 di/ress due to ! impacts ( ocean acidification1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! developm5t ( monitor+ or managem5t options = communities or indu/ries t are exp]i5c+ significant f9ancial h>d%ip2 7,b7 ! developm5t ( adaptation options to alleviate economic h>m & job loss caus$ by ocean acidification2 7,c7 ! developm5t ( measures to help vuln]able communities or indu/ries1 ) an emphasis on rural communities & bus9esses2 & 7,d7 ! developm5t ( adaptation & managem5t options = impact$ %ellfi% indu/ries4 4 ,c ,,coa/ ,rese>* ,act #aaba4 ,purposes 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #abdjb7;a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,ocean ,acidification ,rese>* ,& ,monitor+ ,act ( #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgja7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ developm5t & coord9ation & ins]t+ coord9ation & implem5tation2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ acidification on m>9e organisms & ins]t+ acidification & coa/al acidification on m>9e organisms2 & 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ e/abli% & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! semicolon & ins]t+ ma9ta9 & advise an int]ag5cy rese>*1 monitor+1 & public outrea* program on ocean acidification & coa/al acidification22 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ e/abli%m5t & ins]t+ ma9t5ance2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by ins]t+ & coa/al acidification aft] ocean acidification2 & 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by ins]t+ & coa/al acidification t take into acc\nt o!r environm5tal & an?ropog5ic /ressors aft] ocean acidification4 7b7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #abdjb ( ! ,f$]al ,ocean ,acidification ,rese>* ,& ,monitor+ ,act ( #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgja7;a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ 7a7 ,purposes4--4 #aabb4 ,def9itions ,section #abdjc ( ! ,f$]al ,ocean ,acidification ,rese>* ,& ,monitor+ ,act ( #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ( ! ,e>?'s oceans & all t foll[s be=e ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ & *anges 9 ! wat] *emi/ry ( ! ,e>?'s oceans1 coa/al e/u>ies1 & wat]ways caus$ by c>bon dioxide f ! atmosph]e & ! breakd[n ( organic matt]2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ ,jo9t ,subcommittee on ,ocean ,sci5ce & ,te*nology ( ! ,national ,sci5ce & ,te*nology ,c\ncil & ins]t+ ,national ,sci5ce & ,te*nology ,c\ncil ,subcommittee on ,ocean ,sci5ce & ,te*nology2 7#c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 & 7#c7 z p>agraphs 7#b71 7#c71 & 7#d71 respectively2 7#d7 by ins]t+ be=e p>agraph 7#b71 z s r$esignat$1 ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#a7 ,coa/al ,acidification ,! t]m coa/al acidification means ! comb9$ decrease 9 p,h & *anges 9 ! wat] *emi/ry ( coa/al oceans1 e/u>ies1 & o!r bodies ( wat] f *emical inputs 7includ+ c>bon dioxide f ! atmosph]e71 fre%wat] inputs1 & excess nutri5t run-(f f l& & coa/al atmosph]ic pollution t result 9 processes t release c>bon dioxide1 acidic nitrog51 & sulfur comp\nds z byproducts :i* end up 9 coa/al wat]s4 2 & 7#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#e7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate means ea* ,/ate ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico1 ,am]ican ,samoa1 ,guam1 ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s1 ! ,virg9 ,isl&s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 & any o!r t]ritory or possession ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 4 #aabc4 ,int]ag5cy work+ gr\p ,section #abdjd ( ! ,f$]al ,ocean ,acidification ,rese>* ,& ,monitor+ ,act ( #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjc7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! head+1 by /rik+ subcommittee & ins]t+ work+ gr\p2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,jo9t ,subcommittee on ,ocean ,sci5ce & ,te*nology ( ! ,national ,sci5ce & ,te*nology ,c\ncil %all coord9ate ,f$]al activities on ocean acidification & & ins]t ,subcommittee %all2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ ,wildlife ,s]vice1 & ins]t+ ,wildlife ,s]vice1 ! ,bureau ( ,ocean ,en]gy ,managem5t1 ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,navy1 ! ,national ,p>k ,s]vice1 ! ,bureau ( ,indian ,affairs1 ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds & ,te*nology1 ! ,smi?sonian ,in/itution12 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 9 ! head+1 by /rik+ ,*airman & ins]t+ ,*air2 7#c7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ ! ef=ts ( ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration to facilitate su* implem5tation aft] ( ! plan2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ & coa/al acidification aft] ocean acidification2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by ins]t+ & coa/al acidification aft] ocean acidification2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#e7-- 7i7 by /rik+ develop$ & ins]t+ & coa/al acidification develop$2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ & coa/al acidification2 &2 & 7,e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#f7 ensure t ea* ( ! ,f$]al ag5cies repres5t$ on ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p-- 7,a7 p>ticipates 9 ! ,ocean ,acidification ,in=mation ,ex*ange e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#e72 & 7,b7 deliv]s data & in=mation to support ! data ar*ive sy/em e/abli%$ "u section #abdjf7;d74 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7c71 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ 1 & to ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget1 aft] ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ! int]ag5cy rese>* & ins]t+ int]ag5cy /rategic rese>*2 7#e7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7c7 z subsection 7d72 & 7#f7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7b7 ! foll[+3 7c7 ,advisory ,bo>d 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,*air ( ! ,subcommittee %all e/abli% an ,ocean ,acidification ,advisory ,bo>d4 7#b7 ,duties ,! ,advisory ,bo>d %all-- 7,a7 n lat] ?an #ahj days be=e ! ,subcommittee submits ! mo/ rec5t report "u subsection 7d77#b7-- 7i7 review su* report2 7ii7 submit an analysis ( su* report to ! ,subcommittee = consid]ation 9 ! f9al report submitt$ "u subsection 7d77#b72 & 7iii7 concurr5tly ) ! ,subcommittee's f9al submission ( ! report "u subsection 7d77#b71 ! ,advisory ,bo>d %all submit a copy ( ! analysis provid$ to ! ,subcommittee to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,sci5ce1 ,space1 & ,te*nology ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7,b7 n lat] ?an #ahj days be=e ! ,subcommittee submits ! mo/ rec5t /rategic rese>* plan "u subsection 7d77#c7 to ,congress-- 7i7 review su* plan2 7ii7 submit an analysis ( su* plan & ! implem5tation !re( to ! ,subcommittee = consid]ation 9 ! f9al /rategic rese>* plan submitt$ "u subsection 7d77#c72 & 7iii7 concurr5tly ) ! ,subcommittee's f9al submission ( ! /rategic rese>* plan "u subsection 7d77#c71 ! ,advisory ,bo>d %all submit a copy ( ! analysis provid$ to ! ,subcommittee to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,sci5ce1 ,space1 & ,te*nology ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7,c7 provide ongo+ advice to ! ,subcommittee & ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p on matt]s relat$ to ,f$]al activities on ocean acidification & coa/al acidification2 7,d7 advise ! ,subcommittee & ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p on-- 7i7 ef=ts to coord9ate rese>* & monitor+ activities relat$ to ocean acidification & coa/al acidification2 & 7ii7 ! be/ practices = ! /&>ds develop$ = data ar*iv+ "u section #abdjf7;e72 7,e7 publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] a *>t]2 7,f7 provide ! ,libr>y ( ,congress )-- 7i7 ! *>t] describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,e72 7ii7 any s*$ules & m9utes = meet+s ( ! ,advisory ,bo>d2 7iii7 any docum5ts t are approv$ by ! ,advisory ,bo>d2 & 7iv7 any reports & analysis prep>$ by ! ,advisory ,bo>d2 & 7,g7 e/abli% a publicly accessible web page on ! website ( ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration1 t conta9s ! in=mation describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iv7 ( subp>agraph 7,f74 7#c7 ,memb]%ip ,! ,advisory ,bo>d %all consi/ ( #bd memb]s z foll[s3 7,a7 ,two repres5tatives ( ! %ellfi% & crab indu/ry4 7,b7 ,"o repres5tative ( ! f9fi% indu/ry4 7,c7 ,"o repres5tative ( seafood processors4 7,d7 ,?ree repres5tatives f academia1 includ+ bo? natural & social sci5ces4 7,e7 ,"o repres5tative ( recreational fi%+4 7,f7 ,"o repres5tative ( relevant nongov]nm5tal organizations4 7,g7 ,six repres5tatives f relevant ,/ate1 local1 & ,tribal gov]nm5ts4 7,h7 ,"o repres5tative f ! ,alaska ,ocean ,acidification ,network4 7,i7 ,"o repres5tative f ! ,cali=nia ,curr5t ,acidification ,network4 7,j7 ,"o repres5tative f ! ,nor!a/ ,coa/al ,acidification ,network4 7,k7 ,"o repres5tative f ! ,s\!a/ ,coa/al ,acidification ,network4 7,l7 ,"o repres5tative f ! ,gulf ( ,mexico ,coa/al ,acidification ,network4 7,m7 ,"o repres5tative f ! ,mid-,atlantic ,coa/al ,acidification ,network4 7,n7 ,"o repres5tative f ! ,pacific ,isl&s ,ocean ,obs]v+ ,sy/em or simil> entity repres5t+ ! isl& ,t]ritories & possessions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 ! ,pacific ,ocean1 & ! ,/ate ( ,hawaii4 7,o7 ,"o repres5tative f ! ,c>ibbean ,regional ,association = ,coa/al ,ocean ,obs]v+ or a simil> entity repres5t+ ,pu]to ,rico & ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s4 7,p7 ,"o repres5tative f ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration %all s]ve z an ex-(ficio memb] ( ! ,advisory ,bo>d )\t a vote4 7#d7 ,appo9tm5t ( memb]s ,! ,*air ( ! ,subcommittee %all-- 7,a7 appo9t memb]s to ! ,advisory ,bo>d 7tak+ into acc\nt ! geographical int]e/s ( ea* individual to be appo9t$ z a memb] ( ! ,advisory ,bo>d to ensure t an appropriate balance ( geographical int]e/s are repres5t$ by ! memb]s ( ! ,advisory ,bo>d7 :o-- 7i7 repres5t ! int]e/ gr\p = :i* ea* seat is designat$2 7ii7 demon/rate exp]tise on ocean acidification or coa/al acidification & its sci5tific1 economic1 indu/ry1 cultural1 & community impacts2 & 7iii7 h a record ( di/+ui%$ s]vice ) respect to ocean acidification or coa/al acidification1 & su* impacts2 7,b7 give consid]ation to nom9ations & recomm5dations f ! memb]s ( ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p & ! public = su* appo9tm5ts2 & 7,c7 ensure t an appropriate balance ( sci5tific1 indu/ry1 & geographical int]e/s are repres5t$ by ! memb]s ( ! ,advisory ,bo>d4 7#e7 ,t]m ( memb]%ip ,ea* memb] ( ! ,advisory ,bo>d-- 7,a7 %all be appo9t$ = a #e-ye> t]m2 & 7,b7 may be appo9t$ to m ?an #a t]m4 7#f7 ,*air ,! ,*air ( ! ,subcommittee %all appo9t #a memb] ( ! ,advisory ,bo>d to s]ve z ! ,*air ( ! ,advisory ,bo>d4 7#g7 ,meet+s ,n less ?an once ea* cal5d> ye>1 ! ,advisory ,bo>d %all meet at su* times & places z may be designat$ by ! ,*air ( ! ,advisory ,bo>d1 9 consultation ) ! ,*air ( ! ,subcommittee & ! ,*air ( ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p4 7#h7 ,brief+ ,! ,*air ( ! ,advisory ,bo>d %all brief ! ,subcommittee & ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p on ! progress ( ! ,advisory ,bo>d z necess>y4 7#i7 ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act ,section #ad ( ! ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act %all n apply to ! ,advisory ,bo>d4 4 #aabd4 ,/rategic rese>* plan ,section #abdje ( ! ,f$]al ,ocean ,acidification ,rese>* ,& ,monitor+ ,act ( #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjd7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ acidification ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ acidification & coa/al acidification2 7,b7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce-- 7i7 by ins]t+ 1 & n lat] ?an e #e ye>s !reaft] aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 7ii7 by ins]t+ address ! socioeconomic impacts ( ocean acidification & coa/al acidification & to aft] mitigation /rategies to2 & 7iii7 by /rik+ m>9e ecosy/ems ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ecosy/ems2 & 7,c7 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by ins]t+ & recomm5dations made by ! ,advisory ,bo>d 9 ! review ( ! plan requir$ "u section #abdjd7;c77#b77;,b77i7 aft] subsection 7d72 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ & social sci5ces aft] among ! ocean sci5ces2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ impacts & ins]t+ impacts1 includ+ tr5ds ( *anges 9 ocean *emi/ry12 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ improve ! ability to assess ! & ins]t+ assess ! %ort-t]m & long-t]m2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ 2 & at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7iii7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,c7 to read z foll[s3 7,c7 provide in=mation = !-- 7i7 developm5t ( adaptation & mitigation /rategies to address ! socioeconomic impacts ( ocean acidification & coa/al acidification2 7ii7 cons]vation ( m>9e organisms & ecosy/ems2 7iii7 assessm5t ( ! effectiv5ess ( su* adaptation & mitigation /rategies2 & 2 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,d7 improve rese>* on-- 7i7 ocean acidification & coa/al acidification2 7ii7 ! int]actions betwe5 & effects ( multiple comb9$ /ressors includ+ *anges 9 wat] *emi/ry1 *anges 9 s$im5t deliv]y1 hypoxia1 & h>mful algal blooms1 on ocean acidification & coa/al acidification2 & 7iii7 ! effect ( environm5tal /ressors on m>9e res\rces & ecosy/ems2 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,f71 by /rik+ database developm5t & ins]t+ data managem5t2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,h7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraphs3 7,j7 assessm5t ( adaptation & mitigation /rategies2 & 7,k7 education & outrea* activities2 2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ set =? & ins]t+ ensure an appropriate balance ( contribution 9 e/abli%+2 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ reports & ins]t+ ! be/ available pe]-review$ sci5tific reports2 7,f7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ & coa/al acidification aft] ocean acidification2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ins]t+ )9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,g7 9 p>agraph 7#g71 by /rik+ outl9e budget requirem5ts & ins]t+ e/imate co/s associat$ = full implem5tation ( ea* elem5t ( ! plan by fiscal ye>2 7,h7 9 p>agraph 7#h7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ & coa/al acidification aft] ocean acidification ea* place x appe>s2 7ii7 by /rik+ its & ins]t+ _!2 & 7iii7 by /rik+ 2 & at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,i7 9 p>agraph 7#i71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,j7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#aj7 describe monitor+ ne$s necess>y to support pot5tially affect$ indu/ry memb]s1 coa/al /akehold]s1 fi%]y managem5t c\ncils & commissions1 non-,f$]al res\rce manag]s1 & sci5tific exp]ts on decision mak+ & adaptation relat$ to ocean acidification & coa/al acidification4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,c71 by /rik+ surface2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by ins]t+ & coa/al acidification aft] ocean acidification ea* place x appe>s2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by /rik+ input1 & & ins]t+ inputs12 7ii7 by ins]t+ 1 m>9e food webs1 aft] m>9e ecosy/ems2 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ 1 & model+ t supports fi%]ies managem5t aft] m>9e organisms2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by ins]t+ & coa/al acidification aft] ocean acidification2 & 7,e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#f7 ,rese>* to und]/& relat$ & cumulative /ressors & o!r biogeo*emical processes occurr+ 9 conjunction ) ocean acidification & coa/al acidification4 2 & 7#d7 by /rik+ subsection 7e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7e7 ,advisory ,bo>d evaluation ,n lat] ?an #ahj days be=e a plan is submitt$ to ,congress1 ! ,subcommittee %all provide ! ,advisory ,bo>d e/abli%$ "u section #abdjd7;c7 a copy ( ! plan = purposes ( review "u p>agraph 7#b77;,b77i7 ( su* section4 7f7 ,publication & public comm5t ,n lat] ?an #ij days be=e ! /rategic rese>* plan1 or any revision !re(1 is submitt$ to ,congress1 ! ,subcommittee %all publi% ! plan 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] & provide an opportunity = submission ( public comm5ts = a p]iod ( n less ?an #fj days4 4 #aabe4 ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration ocean acidification activities ,section #abdjf ( ! ,f$]al ,ocean ,acidification ,rese>* ,& ,monitor+ ,act ( #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgje7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ coord9ation1 aft] rese>*1 monitor+12 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by ins]t+ includ+ ! ,integrat$ ,ocean ,obs]v+ ,sy/em & ! ocean obs]v+ assets ( o!r ,f$]al & ,/ate ag5cies1 aft] ocean obs]v+ assets12 & 7,,ii7 by ins]t+ & ag5cy & dep>tm5t missions1 prioritiz+ ! location ( monitor+ in/rum5ts1 assets1 & projects to maximize ! effici5cy ( res\rces & to optimize und]/&+ ( socioeconomic impacts & ecosy/em heal? aft] rese>* program2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ adaptation & ins]t+ adaptation & mitigation2 & 7,,ii7 by ins]t+ & support+ socioeconomically vuln]able communities & indu/ries aft] m>9e ecosy/ems2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 by /rik+ its impacts & ins]t+ _! respective impacts2 7iv7 9 subp>agraph 7,f71 by /rik+ monitor+ & impacts rese>* & ins]t+ rese>*1 monitor+1 & adaptation & mitigation /rategies2 & 7v7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,g7 rese>* to improve und]/&+ ( ! effect (-- 7i7 o!r environm5tal /ressors on ocean acidification & coa/al acidification2 7ii7 multiple environm5tal /ressors on liv+ m>9e res\rces & coa/al ecosy/ems2 & 7iii7 adaptation & mitigation /rategies to address ! socioeconomic impacts ( ocean acidification & coa/al acidification4 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ critical rese>* projects t explore & ins]t+ critical rese>* & education projects t explore & communicate2 & 7,d7 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 by /rik+ acidification ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ acidification & coa/al acidification2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsections3 7c7 ,relation%ip to int]ag5cy work+ gr\p ,! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration %all s]ve z ! lead ,f$]al ag5cy responsible = coord9at+ ! ,f$]al response to ocean acidification & coa/al acidification1 by-- 7#a7 lead+ ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p 9 implem5t+ ! /rategic rese>* plan "u section #abdje2 7#b7 coord9at+ monitor+ & rese>* ef=ts among ,f$]al ag5cies 9 coop]ation ) ,/ate1 local1 & ,tribal gov]nm5t & int]national p>tn]s2 7#c7 ma9ta9+ an ,ocean ,acidification ,in=mation ,ex*ange describ$ "u section #abdjd7;b77#e7 to all[ = in=mation to be electronically accessible1 includ+ in=mation-- 7,a7 on ocean acidification develop$ ?r\gh or us$ by ! ocean acidification program describ$ "u section #abdjf7;a72 or 7,b7 t w\ld be useful to ,/ate gov]nm5ts1 local gov]nm5ts1 ,tribal gov]nm5ts1 res\rce manag]s1 policymak]s1 rese>*]s1 & o!r /akehold]s 9 mitigat+ or adapt+ to ! impacts ( ocean acidification & coa/al acidification2 & 7#d7 e/abli%+ & ma9ta9+ ! data ar*ive sy/em "u subsection 7d74 7d7 ,data ar*ive sy/em 7#a7 ,managem5t ,! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) memb]s ( ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p1 %all provide = ! long-t]m /ew>d%ip (1 & access to1 data relat+ to ocean acidification & coa/al acidification by e/abli%+ & ma9ta9+ a data ar*ive sy/em t ! ,national ,c5t] = ,environm5tal ,in=mation uses to process1 /ore1 ar*ive1 provide access to1 & incorporate to ! ext5t possible1 su* data collect$-- 7,a7 ?r\gh relevant f$]ally fund$ rese>*2 & 7,b7 by a ,f$]al ag5cy1 ,/ate ag5cy1 local ag5cy1 ,tribe1 academic sci5ti/1 volunte] sci5ti/1 or indu/ry organization4 7#b7 ,exi/+ global or national data assets ,9 e/abli%+ & ma9ta9+ ! data ar*ive sy/em "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t exi/+ global or national data assets 7includ+ ! data assets ma9ta9$ by ! ,national ,c5t]s = ,environm5tal ,in=mation1 ! ,integrat$ ,ocean ,obs]v+ ,sy/em1 & o!r exi/+ data sy/ems )9 ,f$]al ag5cies7 are incorporat$ to ! greate/ ext5t possible4 7e7 ,/&>ds1 protocols1 & proc$ures ,) respect to ! data describ$ 9 subsection 7d71 ! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) memb]s ( ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p1 %all e/abli% & revise z necess>y ! /&>ds1 protocols1 or proc$ures =-- 7#a7 process+1 /or+1 ar*iv+1 & provid+ access to su* data2 7#b7 ! int]op]ability & int]calibration ( su* data2 7#c7 ! collection ( any metadata und]ly+ su* data2 & 7#d7 %>+ su* data ) ,/ate1 local1 & ,tribal gov]nm5t programs1 pot5tially affect$ indu/ry memb]s1 coa/al /akehold]s1 fi%]y managem5t c\ncils & commissions1 non-,f$]al res\rce manag]s1 & academia4 7f7 ,dissem9ation ( ocean acidification data & coa/al acidification data ,! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) memb]s ( ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p1 %all dissem9ate ! data describ$ "u subsection 7d7 to ! greate/ ext5t practicable by %>+ su* data on full & op5 access ex*anges1 includ+ ! ,ocean ,acidification ,in=mation ,ex*ange describ$ 9 section #abdjd7;b77#e74 7g7 ,requirem5t ,recipi5ts ( grants f ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration "u ?is subtitle t collect data describ$ "u subsection 7d7 %all-- 7#a7 collect su* data 9 accordance ) ! /&>ds1 protocols1 or proc$ures e/abli%$ pursuant to subsection 7e72 & 7#b7 submit su* data to ! data ar*ive sy/em "u subsection 7d71 9 accordance ) any rules promulgat$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 #aabf4 ,national ,sci5ce ,f\ndation ocean acidification activities ,section #abdjg ( ! ,f$]al ,ocean ,acidification ,rese>* ,& ,monitor+ ,act ( #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjf7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ocean acidification ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ocean acidification & coa/al acidification2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ cont9ue & all t foll[s ?r\gh :i* %all2 7ii7 by /rik+ proposals = rese>* & ins]t+ proposals = ! rese>*+2 & 7iii7 by /rik+ its impacts & ins]t+ _! respective impacts2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ m>9e ecosy/ems & ins]t+ ecosy/ems2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ 2 & at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by /rik+ & its impacts & ins]t+ & _! respective impacts2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#d7 adaptation & mitigation /rategies to address socioeconomic effects ( ocean acidification & coa/al acidification4 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,requirem5t ,recipi5ts ( grants f ! ,national ,sci5ce ,f\ndation "u ?is subtitle t collect data describ$ "u section #abdjf7;d7 %all-- 7#a7 collect data 9 accordance ) ! /&>ds1 protocols1 or proc$ures e/abli%$ pursuant to section #abdjf7;e72 & 7#b7 submit su* data to ! ,director & ! ,secret>y1 9 accordance ) any rules promulgat$ by ! ,director or ! ,secret>y4 4 #aabg4 ,national ,a]onautics & ,space ,adm9i/ration ocean acidification activities ,section #abdjh ( ! ,f$]al ,ocean ,acidification ,rese>* ,& ,monitor+ ,act ( #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjg7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ocean acidification ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ocean acidification & coa/al acidification2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ its impacts & ins]t+ _! respective impacts2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7d7 ,requirem5t ,rese>*]s f ! ,national ,a]onautics & ,space ,adm9i/ration "u ?is subtitle t collect data describ$ "u section #abdjf7;d7 %all-- 7#a7 collect su* data 9 accordance ) ! /&>ds1 protocols1 or proc$ures e/abli%$ pursuant to section #abdjf7;e72 & 7#b7 submit su* data to ! ,adm9i/rator & ! ,secret>y1 9 accordance ) any rules promulgat$ by ! ,adm9i/rator or ! ,secret>y4 4 #aabh4 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #abdji ( ! ,f$]al ,ocean ,acidification ,rese>* ,& ,monitor+ ,act ( #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjh7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ subtitle-- & all t foll[s ?r\gh p>agraph 7#d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 subtitle #cj4e million = ea* ( ! fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe42 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ subtitle-- & all t foll[s ?r\gh p>agraph 7#d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 subtitle #bj million = ea* ( ! fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe44 ,d ,s\? ,florida ,clean ,coa/al ,wat]s #aaca4 ,s\? ,florida h>mful algal blooms & hypoxia assessm5t & action plan 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,h>mful ,algal ,bloom & ,hypoxia ,rese>* & ,control ,act ( #aiih 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #djja et seq47 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ sections #fje 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #djje7 ?r\gh #fji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #djji7 z sections #fjf ?r\gh #faj1 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] section #fjd 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #djjd7 ! foll[+3 #fje4 ,s\? ,florida h>mful algal blooms & hypoxia 7a7 ,s\? ,florida ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,s\? ,florida means-- 7#a7 all l&s & wat]s )9 ! adm9i/rative b\nd>ies ( ! ,s\? ,florida ,wat] ,managem5t ,di/rict2 7#b7 regional coa/al wat]s1 includ+ ,biscayne ,bay1 ! ,caloosahat*ee ,e/u>y1 ,/4 ,lucie ,e/u>y1 ,florida ,bay1 & ,indian ,riv] ,lagoon2 & 7#c7 ! ,florida ,reef ,tract4 7b7 ,integrat$ assessm5t 7#a7 ,int]im integrat$ assessm5t ,n lat] ?an #edj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,ocean-,bas$ ,climate ,solutions ,act ( #bjbj1 ! ,task ,=ce1 9 accordance ) ! au?ority "u section #fjc1 %all complete & submit to ,congress & ! ,presid5t an int]im integrat$ assessm5t4 7#b7 ,f9al integrat$ assessm5t ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ! ,ocean-,bas$ ,climate ,solutions ,act ( #bjbj1 ! ,task ,=ce %all f9alize1 & submit to ,congress & ! ,presid5t1 ! int]im integrat$ assessm5t requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,cont5ts ( ! integrat$ assessm5t ,! integrat$ assessm5t requir$ "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 %all exam9e ! causes1 consequ5ces1 & pot5tial approa*es to r$uction ( h>mful algal blooms & hypoxia 9 ,s\? ,florida1 & ! /atus (1 & gaps )91 curr5t h>mful algal bloom & hypoxia rese>*1 monitor+1 managem5t1 prev5tion1 response1 & control activities t directly affect ! region by-- 7,a7 ,f$]al ag5cies2 7,b7 ,/ate ag5cies2 7,c7 regional rese>* consortia2 7,d7 academia2 7,e7 private indu/ry2 7,f7 nongov]nm5tal organizations2 & 7,g7 ,indian ,tribes 7z def9$ 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd774 7c7 ,action plan 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s & #f mon?s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ! ,ocean-,bas$ ,climate ,solutions ,act ( #bjbj1 ! ,task ,=ce %all develop & submit to ,congress an action plan1 bas$ on ! integrat$ assessm5t "u subsection 7b71 = r$uc+1 mitigat+1 & controll+ h>mful algal blooms & hypoxia 9 ,s\? ,florida4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! action plan submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 address ! monitor+ ne$s id5tifi$ 9 ! integrat$ assessm5t "u subsection 7b72 7,b7 include a timel9e & budget>y requirem5ts = deploym5t ( future assets2 7,c7 id5tify requirem5ts = ! developm5t & v]ification ( ,s\? ,florida h>mful algal bloom & hypoxia models1 includ+-- 7i7 all assumptions built into ! models2 & 7ii7 data quality me?ods us$ to ensure ! be/ available data are utiliz$2 & 7,d7 include a plan to implem5t a remote monitor+ network & e>ly w>n+ sy/em = al]t+ local communities 9 ! region to h>mful algal bloom risks t may impact human heal?4 7#c7 ,requirem5ts ,9 develop+ ! action plan submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,task ,=ce %all-- 7,a7 consult ) ! ,/ate ( ,florida1 & affect$ local & ,tribal gov]nm5ts2 7,b7 consult ) repres5tatives f regional academic1 agricultural1 indu/ry1 & o!r /akehold] gr\ps2 7,c7 ensure t su* plan complem5ts & does n duplicate activities conduct$ by o!r ,f$]al or ,/ate ag5cies1 includ+ ! ,s\? ,florida ,ecosy/em ,re/oration ,task ,=ce2 7,d7 id5tify critical rese>* = r$uc+1 mitigat+1 & controll+ h>mful algal bloom ev5ts & _! effects2 7,e7 evaluate co/-effective1 inc5tive-bas$ p>tn]%ip approa*es2 7,f7 ensure t su* plan is te*nically s\nd & co/-effective2 7,g7 use exi/+ rese>*1 assessm5ts1 reports1 & program activities2 & 7,h7 publi% a draft summ>y ( ! action plan requir$ by p>agraph 7#a7 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] n less ?an #ahj days be=e submitt+ su* plan to ,congress4 7#d7 ,! ,task ,=ce %all submit1 beg9n+ #b ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! action plan requir$ by p>agraph 7#a7 is submitt$ to ,congress1 bi5nial progress reports on /eps tak5 to meet ! objectives ( su* action plan to ,congress4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t & correction ,! table ( cont5ts 9 section #b ( ! ,coa/ ,gu>d ,au?orization ,act ( #aiih 7,public ,law #aje-chc7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! items relat+ to title ,,vi & ins]t+ ! foll[+ new items3 ,title ,,vi--,h>mful ,algal ,blooms & ,hypoxia ,sec4 #fja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,f9d+s4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,assessm5ts4 ,sec4 #fjc;,a4 ,national ,h>mful ,algal ,bloom & ,hypoxia ,program4 ,sec4 #fjc;,b4 ,compreh5sive rese>* plan & action /rategy4 ,sec4 #fjd4 ,nor!rn ,gulf ( ,mexico hypoxia4 ,sec4 #fje4 ,s\? ,florida h>mful algal blooms & hypoxia4 ,sec4 #fjf4 ,great ,lakes hypoxia & h>mful algal blooms4 ,sec4 #fjg4 ,protection ( ,/ates' ,rights4 ,sec4 #fjh4 ,effect on o!r ,f$]al au?ority4 ,sec4 #fji4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #faj4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 4 ,e ,protect+ ,local ,communities f ,h>mful ,algal ,blooms #aada4 ,algal blooms ,section #ajb7b7 ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eabb7 is am5d$ by /rik+ or dr\ght & ins]t+ dr\ght1 or algal blooms4 ,f ,h>mful ,algal ,bloom ,ess5tial ,=eca/+ #aaea4 ,designat+ c]ta9 h>mful algal bloom s]vices z except$ s]vices "u ! ,anti-,defici5cy ,act 7a7 ,9 ,g5]al ,section #fjc;,a ( ! ,h>mful ,algal ,bloom & ,hypoxia ,rese>* & ,control ,act ( #aiih 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #djjb7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ subsection3 7j7 ,anti-,defici5cy ,act ,appli$ to ,h>mful ,algal ,bloom ,s]vices ,any s]vices by an (fic] or employee "u ?is *apt]1 includ+ web s]vices & s]v] process+1 = ! ,h>mful ,algal ,bloom =eca/ sy/em ( ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration %all be deem$1 = purposes ( section #acdb ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 s]vices = em]g5cies involv+ ! safety ( human life or ! protection ( prop]ty4 4 7b7 ,application ,! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a7 %all apply to any lapse 9 appropriations beg9n+ on or aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #aaeb4 ,c5t]s ( ,excell5ce 9 ,h>mful ,algal ,bloom ,rese>*1 ,prev5tion1 ,response1 & ,mitigation 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration1 %all designate organizations z ,national ,c5t]s ( ,excell5ce 9 ,h>mful ,algal ,bloom ,rese>*1 ,prev5tion1 ,response1 & ,mitigation4 7b7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ! ,c5t]s is-- 7#a7 to fur!r und]/&+ ( h>mful algal blooms2 7#b7 to fur!r und]/&+ ( ! impacts ( h>mful algal blooms on public heal?1 includ+ ! heal? ( at-risk populations2 7#c7 to fur!r ! ability to rese>*1 =eca/1 & monitor h>mful algal blooms2 7#d7 to =malize & enhance exi/+ p>tn]%ips & collaborations among in/itutions ( high] education1 rese>* entities1 local1 ,/ate1 ,t]ritorial1 & ,tribal ag5cies1 & ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t2 7#e7 to fur!r ! prev5tion1 control1 & mitigation ( h>mful algal blooms2 7#f7 to transition h>mful algal bloom rese>* & =eca/+ f obs]vational to op]ational use2 & 7#g7 to address exi/+ & em]g+ h>mful algal bloom issues z ! ,adm9i/rator consid]s appropriate4 7c7 ,eligibility = designations ,to be eligible = designation "u ?is section1 an organization mu/-- 7#a7 be an in/itution ( high] education1 z t t]m is def9$ 9 section #aja7;a7 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a772 a ,/ate1 ,t]ritorial1 or ,tribal rese>* ag5cy2 a nonpr(it laboratory or o!r rese>* entity2 or a consortium ( su* eligible in/itutions2 7#b7 h demon/rat$ exp]tise & success 9 h>mful algal bloom rese>*1 monitor+1 =eca/+1 prev5tion1 or response ef=ts2 7#c7 h demon/rat$ ability to collaborate ) local1 ,/ate1 ,t]ritorial1 & ,tribal gov]nm5ts & ,f$]al ag5cies on h>mful algal blooms2 & 7#d7 be locat$ 9 an area t is economically & environm5tally impact$ by h>mful algal blooms4 7d7 ,requirem5ts = designations ,9 designat+ ,national ,c5t]s ( ,excell5ce "u ?is section ! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7#a7 consult ) ! ,int]-,ag5cy ,task ,=ce on ,h>mful ,algal ,blooms & ,hypoxia2 7#b7 ensure regional balance by designat+ ,national ,c5t]s 9 a v>iety ( locations ?r\gh\t ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico1 ,am]ican ,samoa1 ,guam1 ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s1 & o!r ,t]ritories & possessions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7#c7 avoid duplication ( o!r h>mful algal bloom rese>*4 7e7 ,effective p]iod1 review1 & r5ewal ,ea* designation ( an organization z a ,national ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce "u ?is section-- 7#a7 %all be effective = #e ye>s2 7#b7 %all be review$ by ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration1 9 ! f\r? ye> ( su* effective p]iod2 & 7#c7 foll[+ su* review1 may be r5ew$ = an additional #e-ye> p]iod4 7f7 ,annual reports ,! ,secret>y %all require & publi% an annual activity report f ea* ,national ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce4 7g7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,to c>ry out ?is section1 includ+ = provid+ fund+ to ,national ,c5t]s ( ,excell5ce designat$ "u ?is section1 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration #ab1ejj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe1 ( :i* n m ?an #e p]c5t may be available ea* fiscal ye> = adm9i/rative exp5ses4 ,,xii ,national ,ocean ,policy1 ,data1 & ,coord9at$ ,website = ,grant ,programs ,a ,regional ,ocean ,p>tn]%ips #abja4 ,f9d+s2 s5se ( ,congress2 purposes 7a7 ,f9d+s ,congress makes ! foll[+ f9d+s3 7#a7 ,! ocean & coa/al wat]s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates are f\ndational to ! economy1 security1 global competitiv5ess1 & well-be+ ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates & cont9u\sly s]ve ! p ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates & o!r c\ntries z an important s\rce ( food1 en]gy1 economic productivity1 recreation1 culture1 beauty1 & enjoym5t4 7#b7 ,ov] _m ye>s1 ! res\rce productivity & wat] quality ( ! ocean & coa/al areas ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates h be5 dim9i%$ by pollution1 increas+ population dem&s1 economic developm5t1 & natural & man-made haz>d ev5ts1 bo? acute & *ronic4 7#c7 ,ocean & coa/al areas ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates are manag$ by ,/ate & ,f$]al res\rce ag5cies & regulat$ on an int]/ate & regional scale by v>i\s ov]lapp+ ,f$]al au?orities1 !reby creat+ a significant ne$ = int]/ate coord9ation to enhance regional priorities1 includ+ ! ecological & economic heal? ( ^? areas4 7#d7 ,regional ,ocean ,p>tn]%ips1 e/abli%$ by coa/al /ates work+ 9 close coord9ation ) ,f$]al ag5cies1 regional fi%]ies manag]s1 & ,tribal gov]nm5ts1 help coord9ate int]/ate responses to critical ocean issues t ext5d beyond individual ,/ate b\nd>ies4 7#e7 ,regional ,ocean ,p>tn]%ips h improv$ und]/&+ ( climate *ange's impact on fi% & %ellfi% populations1 h inve/$ 9 id5tify+ indicators ( ocean heal? & address+ coa/al mitigation1 & h play$ lead+ roles 9 ! creation & upkeep ( regional ocean data portals t all[ = improv$ und]/&+ ( ocean use syn]gies & trade-(fs4 7#f7 ,regional ,ocean ,p>tn]%ips engage 9 coord9at$ ef=ts to protect & enhance ! heal? ( liv+ res\rces & engage ! public 9 /ew>d%ip ( ocean & coa/al areas4 7#g7 ,! coord9ation (f]$ by ,regional ,ocean ,p>tn]%ips is p>ticul>ly critical 9 ! era ( climate *ange1 ) coa/al & ocean res\rces "u ?reat & z dem& = (f%ore res\rces increases4 7b7 ,purposes ,! purposes ( ?is subtitle are z foll[s3 7#a7 ,to complem5t & exp& coop]ative volunt>y ef=ts int5d$ to manage & re/ore ocean & coa/al areas spann+ across multiple ,/ate b\nd>ies4 7#b7 ,to exp& ,f$]al support = monitor+1 data managem5t1 & re/oration activities 9 ocean & coa/al areas4 7#c7 ,to commit ! ,unit$ ,/ates to a compreh5sive coop]ative program to a*ieve improv$ wat] quality 91 & improvem5ts 9 ! productivity ( liv+ res\rces (1 all coa/al ecosy/ems4 7#d7 ,to au?orize ,regional ,ocean ,p>tn]%ips z int]gov]nm5tal coord9ators = %>$ int]/ate & regional priorities relat+ to ! collaborative managem5t ( ! l>ge m>9e ecosy/ems1 !reby r$uc+ duplication ( ef=ts & maximiz+ opportunities to lev]age support 9 ! ocean & coa/al regions4 7#e7 ,to enable ,regional ,ocean ,p>tn]%ips1 or designat$ fiscal managem5t entities ( su* p>tn]%ips1 to receive ,f$]al fund+ to conduct ! sci5tific rese>*1 cons]vation & re/oration activities1 & priority coord9ation on %>$ regional priorities necess>y to a*ieve ! purposes describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#d74 #abjb4 ,regional ,ocean ,p>tn]%ips 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subtitle3 7#a7 ,coa/al /ate ,! t]m coa/al /ate has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m 9 section #cjd ( ! ,coa/al ,zone ,managem5t ,act ( #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adec74 7#b7 ,indian ,tribe ,! t]m ,indian ,tribe has ! mean+ giv5 to ! t]m ,indian tribe 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7b7 ,regional ,ocean ,p>tn]%ips 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a coa/al /ate may p>ticipate 9 a ,regional ,ocean ,p>tn]%ip ) #a or m o!r coa/al /ates t %>e a common ocean or coa/al area ) ! coa/al /ate1 )\t reg>d to :e!r ! coa/al /ates are contigu\s4 7#b7 ,application ,! ,gov]nor ( a coa/al /ate or ! ,gov]nors ( a gr\p ( coa/al /ates may apply to ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce1 on behalf ( a p>tn]%ip1 = ! p>tn]%ip to receive designation z a ,regional ,ocean ,p>tn]%ip if ! p>tn]%ip-- 7,a7 meets ! requirem5ts "u p>agraph 7#c72 & 7,b7 submits an application = su* designation 9 su* mann]1 9 su* =m1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7#c7 ,requirem5ts ,a p>tn]%ip is eligible = designation z a ,regional ,ocean ,p>tn]%ip by ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#b7 if ! p>tn]%ip-- 7,a7 is e/abli%$ to coord9ate ! int]/ate managem5t ( coa/al res\rces2 7,b7 focuses on ! environm5tal issues affect+ ! ocean & coa/al areas ( ! memb]s p>ticipat+ 9 ! p>tn]%ip2 7,c7 complem5ts exi/+ ,/ate coa/al & ocean managem5t ef=ts on an int]/ate scale1 focus+ on %>$ regional priorities2 7,d7 does n h a regulatory function2 & 7,e7 is n duplicative ( an exi/+ ,regional ,ocean ,p>tn]%ip designat$ "u p>agraph 7#d71 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#d7 ,designation ( c]ta9 entities z ,regional ,ocean ,p>tn]%ips ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#b7 or 7#c71 ! foll[+ entities are designat$ z ,regional ,ocean ,p>tn]%ips3 7,a7 ,! ,gulf ( ,mexico ,alliance1 compris$ ( ! ,/ates ( ,alabama1 ,florida1 ,l\isiana1 ,mississippi1 & ,texas4 7,b7 ,! ,nor!a/ ,regional ,ocean ,c\ncil1 compris$ ( ! ,/ates ( ,ma9e1 ,v]mont1 ,new ,hamp%ire1 ,massa*usetts1 ,connecticut1 & ,rhode ,isl&4 7,c7 ,! ,mid-,atlantic ,regional ,c\ncil on ! ,ocean1 compris$ ( ! ,/ates ( ,new ,york1 ,new ,j]sey1 ,delaw>e1 ,m>yl&1 & ,virg9ia4 7,d7 ,! ,we/ ,coa/ ,ocean ,alliance1 compris$ ( ! ,/ates ( ,cali=nia1 ,oregon1 & ,wa%+ton & ! coa/al ,indian ,tribes !re94 7c7 ,gov]n+ bodies ( ,regional ,ocean ,p>tn]%ips 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,regional ,ocean ,p>tn]%ip designat$ "u subsection 7b7 %all be gov]n$ by a gov]n+ body4 7#b7 ,memb]%ip ,a gov]n+ body describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 %all be compris$1 at a m9imum1 ( vot+ memb]s f ea* coa/al /ate p>ticipat+ 9 ! ,regional ,ocean ,p>tn]%ip1 designat$ by ! ,gov]nor ( ! coa/al /ate2 & 7,b7 may include su* o!r memb]s z ! p>tn]%ip consid]s appropriate4 7d7 ,functions ,a ,regional ,ocean ,p>tn]%ip designat$ "u subsection 7b7 may p]=m ! foll[+ functions3 7#a7 ,promote coord9ation ( ! actions ( ! ag5cies ( coa/al /ates p>ticipat+ 9 ! p>tn]%ip ) ! actions ( ! appropriate (ficials ( ,f$]al ag5cies & ,/ate & ,tribal gov]nm5ts 9 develop+ /rategies-- 7,a7 to cons]ve liv+ res\rces1 exp& & protect valuable habitats1 enhance coa/al resili5ce1 & address su* o!r issues relat$ to ! %>$ ocean or coa/al area z are det]m9$ to be a %>$1 regional priority by ^? ,/ates2 & 7,b7 to manage regional data portals & develop associat$ data products = purposes t support ! priorities ( ! p>tn]%ip4 7#b7 ,9 coop]ation ) appropriate ,f$]al & ,/ate ag5cies1 ,tribal gov]nm5ts1 & local au?orities1 develop & implem5t specific action plans to c>ry out coord9ation goals4 7#c7 ,coord9ate & implem5t priority plans & projects1 & facilitate sci5ce1 rese>*1 model+1 monitor+1 data collection1 & o!r activities t support ! goals ( ! p>tn]%ip ?r\gh ! provision ( grants & contracts "u subsection 7e74 7#d7 ,engage1 coord9ate1 & collaborate ) relevant gov]nm5tal entities & /akehold]s to address ocean & coa/al relat$ matt]s t require int]ag5cy or int]gov]nm5tal solutions4 7#e7 ,implem5t engagem5t programs = public in=mation1 education1 & p>ticipation to fo/] /ew>d%ip ( ! res\rces ( ! ocean & coa/al areas1 z relevant4 7#f7 ,develop & make available1 ?r\gh publications1 te*nical assi/ance1 & o!r appropriate means1 in=mation p]ta9+ to cross-jurisdictional issues be+ address$ ?r\gh ! coord9at$ activities ( ! p>tn]%ip4 7#g7 ,s]ve z a liaison )1 & provide in=mation to1 int]national c\nt]p>ts1 z appropriate on priority issues = ! p>tn]%ip4 7e7 ,grants & contracts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,regional ,ocean ,p>tn]%ip designat$ "u subsection 7b7 may1 9 coord9ation ) exi/+ ,f$]al & ,/ate managem5t programs1 f am\nts made available to ! p>tn]%ip by ! ,adm9i/rator or ! head ( ano!r ,f$]al ag5cy-- 7,a7 provide grants to eligible p]sons describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 = ! purposes describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c72 & 7,b7 ent] into contracts ) su* p]sons = su* purposes4 7#b7 ,eligible p]sons ,! eligible p]sons describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph are ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,indian ,tribes4 7,b7 ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts4 7,c7 ,nongov]nm5tal organizations4 7,d7 ,in/itutions ( high] education4 7,e7 ,individuals4 7,f7 ,private entities4 7#c7 ,purposes ,! purposes describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph include any ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,monitor+ ! wat] quality & liv+ res\rces ( multi-,/ate ocean & coa/al ecosy/ems & to coa/al communities4 7,b7 ,rese>*+ & address+ ! effects ( natural & human-induc$ environm5tal *anges to-- 7i7 ocean & coa/al ecosy/ems2 & 7ii7 coa/al communities4 7,c7 ,develop+ & execut+ coop]ative /rategies t-- 7i7 address regional data issues id5tifi$ by ! p>tn]%ip2 & 7ii7 w result 9 m effective managem5t ( common ocean & coa/al areas4 7f7 ,reports & assessm5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #e ye>s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & e #e ye>s !reaft] until #bjdj1 ! ,adm9i/rator1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,regional ,ocean ,p>tn]%ips designat$ "u subsection 7b71 %all-- 7,a7 assess ! effectiv5ess ( ! p>tn]%ips 9 support+ regional priorities relat+ to ! managem5t ( common ocean & coa/al areas2 & 7,b7 submit to ,congress a report on t assessm5t4 7#b7 ,report requirem5ts ,! report requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 %all include ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,an assessm5t ( ! ov]all /atus ( ! "w ( ! ,regional ,ocean ,p>tn]%ips designat$ "u subsection 7b74 7,b7 ,an assessm5t ( ! effectiv5ess ( ! /rategies t ! ,regional ,ocean ,p>tn]%ips are support+ or implem5t+ & ! ext5t to :i* ! priority ne$s ( ! regions cov]$ by su* p>tn]%ips are be+ met ?r\gh su* /rategies4 7,c7 ,su* recomm5dations z ! ,adm9i/rator may h = ! improvem5t ( ef=ts ( ! ,regional ,ocean ,p>tn]%ips to support ! purposes ( ?is ,act4 7,d7 ,an assessm5t ( h[ ! ef=ts ( ! ,regional ,ocean ,p>tn]%ips support or enhance ,f$]al & ,/ate ef=ts 9 l9e ) ! purposes ( ?is ,act4 7,e7 ,recomm5dations = improvem5ts to ! collective /rategies t support ! purposes ( ?is ,act 9 coord9ation & consultation ) all relevant ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & ,tribal entities4 7g7 ,availability ( ,f$]al funds ,9 addition to am\nts made available to ,regional ,ocean ,p>tn]%ips designat$ "u subsection 7b7 by ! ,adm9i/rator "u ?is section1 ! head ( any o!r ,f$]al ag5cy may provide grants to1 ent] into contracts )1 or o!rwise provide fund+ to su* p>tn]%ips4 7h7 ,au?orities ,no?+ 9 ?is section e/abli%es any new legal or regulatory au?ority ( ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration or ( ! ,regional ,ocean ,p>tn]%ips designat$ "u subsection 7b71 o!r ?an-- 7#a7 ! au?ority ( ! ,adm9i/rator to provide am\nts to ! p>tn]%ips2 & 7#b7 ! au?ority ( ! p>tn]%ips to provide grants & ent] into contracts "u subsection 7e74 7i7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,( am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration1 ! ,adm9i/rator may make ! foll[+ am\nts available to ,regional ,ocean ,p>tn]%ips designat$ "u subsection 7b7 or designat$ fiscal managem5t entities ( su* p>tn]%ips to c>ry out activities ( ! p>tn]%ips "u ?is ,act3 7,a7 #aj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba4 7,b7 #aj1ajj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb4 7,c7 #aj1bjb1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc4 7,d7 #aj1cjf1jdj = fiscal ye> #bjbd4 7,e7 #aj1dab1afj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7,f7 #aj1ebj1djd = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 7#b7 ,di/ribution ( am\nts ,am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be divid$ ev5ly among ! ,regional ,ocean ,p>tn]%ips designat$ "u subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,availability ( am\nts ,am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 ,b ,data & ,sci5tific ,coord9ation #abaa4 ,increas$ coord9ation among ag5cies ) respect to data & monitor+ 7a7 ,int]ag5cy ,ocean ,obs]vation ,committee ,9 addition to its responsibilities z ( ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & 9 consultation ) ! associat$ advisory committee au?oriz$ by section #abcjd7;d7 ( ! ,integrat$ ,coa/al & ,ocean ,obs]vation ,sy/em ,act ( #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjc7;d771 ! ,int]ag5cy ,ocean ,obs]vation ,committee %all-- 7#a7 "w ) int]national coord9at+ bodies1 z necess>y1 to ensure robu/1 direct measurem5ts ( ! ,great ,lakes1 oceans1 bays1 e/u>ies1 & coa/s1 includ+ oceanographic data2 7#b7 coord9ate sup]comput+ capacity1 data /orage capacity1 & public access across ag5cies2 & 7#c7 support cross-ag5cy & multi-plat=m syn]gy1 by coord9at+ ov]lapp+ data collection by satellites1 buoys1 subm>9es1 glid]s1 vessels1 & o!r data collection vehicles & te*nologies4 7b7 ,f$]al ,geographic ,data ,committee ,9 addition to its responsibilities z ( ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & 9 consultation ) ! ,national ,geospatial ,advisory ,committee1 ! ,f$]al ,geographic ,data ,committee %all-- 7#a7 "w ) int]national coord9at+ bodies1 z necess>y1 to ensure robu/1 cont9u\s measurem5ts ( ! ,great ,lakes1 oceans1 bays1 e/u>ies1 & coa/s1 includ+ satellite & geospatial data2 7#b7 coord9ate sup]comput+ capacity1 data /orage capacity1 & public access across ag5cies2 7#c7 develop & deploy cross-ag5cy1 real-"t1 /&>diz$1 c5traliz$1 ar*iv$1 op5-s\rce1 & publicly available databases 7us+ declassifi$ in=mation to ! ext5t possible7 = all f$]ally fund$ obs]vational & model data1 us+ ! example ( ! ,_w ,ocean ,database2 & 7#d7 support new & old data & metadata c]tification1 quality assurance1 quality control1 integration1 & ar*iv+4 7c7 ,int]ag5cy ,committee on ,ocean & ,coa/al ,mapp+ ,9 addition to its responsibilities z ( ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & 9 consultation ) its associat$ advisory panel au?oriz$ by section #abbjc7;g7 ( ! ,ocean & ,coa/al ,mapp+ ,integration ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cejb7;g771 ! ,int]ag5cy ,committee on ,ocean & ,coa/al ,mapp+ %all-- 7#a7 "w ) int]national coord9at+ bodies1 z necess>y1 to ensure robu/1 cont9u\s satellite & direct measurem5ts ( ! ,great ,lakes1 oceans1 bays1 e/u>ies1 & coa/s1 includ+ ba?ymetric data2 7#b7 coord9ate sup]comput+ capacity1 data /orage capacity1 & public access across ag5cies2 7#c7 make recomm5dations on h[ to make data1 metadata1 & model output accessible to a broad] public audi5ce1 includ+ ?r\gh geographic in=mation sy/em lay]s1 graphics1 & o!r visuals2 & 7#d7 develop & initiate a rese>* ag5da to improve und]/&+ ( inundation risks to coa/al areas z a result ( ! climate crisis & to meet ! in=mation ne$s ( decision-mak]s z su* decision-mak]s consid] h[ to appropriately adapt & increase resili5ce to su* effects4 #abab4 ,int]ag5cy ,ocean ,exploration ,committee 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,presid5t %all e/abli% a committee to promote ! exploration & improv$ und]/&+ ( ! oceans1 to be kn[n z ! ,int]ag5cy ,ocean ,exploration ,committee4 7b7 ,memb]%ip ,! ,int]ag5cy ,ocean ,exploration ,committee %all be compos$ ( n few] ?an #a s5ior-level repres5tative f ea* ( ! foll[+ ,f$]al ag5cies3 7#a7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,navy4 7#b7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior4 7#c7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,comm]ce4 7#d7 ,! ,coa/ ,gu>d4 7#e7 ,! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget4 7#f7 ,! ,c\ncil on ,environm5tal ,quality4 7#g7 ,! ,(fice ( ,sci5ce & ,te*nology ,policy4 7#h7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate4 7#i7 ,! ,national ,sci5ce ,f\ndation4 7#aj7 ,! ,national ,a]onautics & ,space ,adm9i/ration4 7#aa7 ,! ,subcommittee on ,ocean ,sci5ce & ,te*nology ( ! ,national ,sci5ce & ,te*nology ,c\ncil4 7#ab7 ,! elem5ts ( ! intellig5ce community 7z def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,national ,security ,act ( #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc771 z ! ,presid5t consid]s appropriate4 7c7 ,duties ,! ,int]ag5cy ,ocean ,exploration ,committee %all-- 7#a7 cultivate public-private p>tn]%ips1 includ+ ) ,f$]al ag5cies1 academic in/itutions1 nongov]nm5tal organizations1 te*nology companies1 & int]national p>tn]s1 to develop & deploy advanc$ te*nologies to explore & *>act]ize ! oceans2 & 7#b7 coord9ate ! application ( exi/+ innovative te*nologies & developm5t ( em]g+ te*nologies to promote ! und]/&+1 mapp+1 & collection ( data describ+ ! oceans & ! *anges ! oceans are exp]i5c+ & are anticipat$ to exp]i5ce 9 ! future1 su* z *anges 9 temp]ature1 sal9ity1 oxyg5ation1 & acidity1 & ! biological consequ5ces ( ^? *anges4 #abac4 ,committee on ,ocean ,policy 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ 9 ! ,executive ,(fice ( ! ,presid5t a ,committee on ,ocean ,policy1 :i*-- 7#a7 succe$s ! ,ocean ,policy ,committee e/abli%$ on ,june #ai1 #bjah1 by ,executive ,ord] #achdj 7#hc ,f$4 ,reg4 #bidca2 relat+ to ocean policy72 7#b7 %all cont9ue ! activities ( t committee z x 0 9 exi/5ce on ! day be=e ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 & 7#c7 %all c>ry out ! functions describ$ 9 subsection 7b74 7b7 ,functions ,! ,committee on ,ocean ,policy %all-- 7#a7 facilitate coord9ation & integration ( ,f$]al activities 9 ocean & coa/al wat]s to in=m ocean policy & id5tify priority ocean rese>*1 te*nology1 & data ne$s2 7#b7 engage & collaborate ) /akehold]s1 includ+ ,regional ,ocean ,p>tn]%ips1 to address ocean-relat$ matt]s t may require int]ag5cy or int]gov]nm5tal solutions2 7#c7 evaluate ?reats to coa/al communities f /orm & sea level rise & def9e1 implem5t1 & coord9ate ne$$ policies & programs to advance national prep>$ness = & resili5ce to m sev]e /orms & ris+ sea levels2 & 7#d7 coord9ate ,f$]al ag5cies to ensure ,f$]al activities 9 ocean & coa/al wat]s promote heal?y ecosy/ems = fi%]ies & wildlife cons]vation t are resili5t to ! impacts ( climate *ange & provide = climate b5efits4 #abad4 ,build+ data s\rces 7a7 ,engag+ ,indig5\s1 subsi/5ce1 & fi%+ communities 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% opportunities to engage ,indig5\s1 subsi/5ce1 & fi%+ communities to und]/& ! ne$s ( ^? communities & to provide improv$ products & s]vices t are practical & useful to ^? communities1 includ+ collect+ & integrat+ traditional ecological data & n>rative records into national & regional datasets4 7#b7 ,data rights ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7,a7 consid] issues relat+ to data own]%ip2 & 7,b7 ensure t ,indig5\s1 subsi/5ce1 & fi%+ communities reta9 any specific rights or own]%ip ( data provid$ to ,f$]al ag5cies4 7b7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,report requir$ ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ,congress a report id5tify+ pot5tial opportunities to enc\rage volunt>y actions & p>tn]%ips betwe5 ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration & non-,f$]al p>tn]s to increase & enhance data collection4 7#b7 ,opportunities = p>tn]%ip ,! opportunities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 may include opportunities t c be pursu$ 9 conjunction ) ,f$]al p]mits1 leases1 & o!r actions requir+ ,f$]al approval or fund+1 su* z p>tn]+ ) companies to acquire & %>e ba?ymetric data or supply+ fi%]m5 ) s5sors t c collect data ?r\gh fi%+ ge>4 #abae4 ,national sea level rise risk analysis 7a7 ,purposes ,! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% a ,national ,coa/al ,data ,in=mation ,sy/em to-- 7#a7 comb9e exi/+ obs]vations1 model+1 pr$ictions1 products & s]vices into an integrat$ framework = produc+ & ma9ta9+ au?oritative & timely data1 maps & in=mation s]vices :i* quantify & communicate coa/al flood risk to ! ,/ates2 7#b7 develop & /r5g!n p>tn]%ips ) organizations t repres5t end us]s )9 coa/al communities1 includ+ o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 to bett] assess in=mation gaps & ne$s relat+ to ! risk pos$ by ! ris+ sea level2 & 7#c7 produce new in=mation products & s]vices1 t>get$ to end-us] ne$s1 t all[ coa/al communities across ! ,unit$ ,/ates to plan = pres5t & future coa/al flood risk4 7b7 ,report ,! ,adm9i/rator %all1 n less ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section & e #c ye>s !reaft]1 provide ! ,committee on ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives ) a report conta9+ holi/ic analysis ( ! ne$ to exp& obs]vations1 model+1 pr$ictions1 products & s]vices to-- 7#a7 improve ! und]/&+ ( *ang+ coa/al flood risk1 includ+ ! impacts ( sea level rise2 & 7#b7 track & report h[ obs]v$ rates ( sea level rise comp>e to ! sea level rise pr$ictions publi%$ )9 ! ,national ,climate ,assessm5ts4 ,c ,digital ,coa/ #abba4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subtitle3 7#a7 ,coa/al region ,! t]m coa/al region means ! area ( ,unit$ ,/ates wat]s ext5d+ inl& f ! %orel9e to include coa/al wat]%$s & seaw>d to ! t]ritorial sea4 7#b7 ,coa/al ,/ate ,! t]m coa/al ,/ate has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m coa/al /ate 9 section #cjd ( ! ,coa/al ,zone ,managem5t ,act ( #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adec74 7#c7 ,f$]al ,geographic ,data ,committee ,! t]m ,f$]al ,geographic ,data ,committee means ! int]ag5cy committee t promotes ! coord9at$ developm5t1 use1 %>+1 & dissem9ation ( geospatial data on a national basis4 7#d7 ,remote s5s+ & o!r geospatial ,! t]m remote s5s+ & o!r geospatial means collect+1 /or+1 retriev+1 or dissem9at+ graphical or digital data depict+ natural or manmade physical features1 ph5om5a1 or b\nd>ies ( ! ,e>? & any in=mation relat$ !reto1 includ+ surveys1 maps1 *>ts1 satellite & airborne remote s5s+ data1 images1 ,li,d,a,r1 & s]vices p]=m$ by pr(essionals su* z surveyors1 photogrammetri/s1 hydrograph]s1 geodesi/s1 c>tograph]s1 & o!r su* s]vices4 #abbb4 ,e/abli%m5t ( ! ,digital ,coa/ 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% a program = ! provision ( an enabl+ plat=m t integrates geospatial data1 decision-support tools1 tra9+1 & be/ practices to address coa/al managem5t issues & ne$s4 ,"u ! program1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all /rive to enhance resili5t communities1 ecosy/em values1 & coa/al economic gr[? & developm5t by help+ communities address _! issues1 ne$s1 & *all5ges ?r\gh co/-effective & p>ticipatory solutions4 7#b7 ,designation ,! program e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be kn[n z ! ,digital ,coa/ 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! program74 7b7 ,program requirem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out ! program1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all ensure t ! program provides data integration1 tool developm5t1 tra9+1 docum5tation1 dissem9ation1 & ar*iv+ by-- 7#a7 mak+ data & result+ integrat$ products develop$ "u ?is section readily accessible via ! ,digital ,coa/ int]net website ( ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration1 ! ,geo,platform4gov & data4gov int]net websites1 & su* o!r in=mation di/ribution te*nologies z ! ,adm9i/rator consid]s appropriate2 7#b7 develop+ decision-support tools t use & display result+ integrat$ data & provide tra9+ on use ( su* tools2 7#c7 docum5t+ su* data to ,f$]al ,geographic ,data ,committee /&>ds2 & 7#d7 ar*iv+ all raw data acquir$ "u ?is title at ! appropriate ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration data c5t] or su* o!r ,f$]al data c5t] z ! ,adm9i/rator consid]s appropriate4 7c7 ,coord9ation ,! ,adm9i/rator %all coord9ate ! activities c>ri$ out "u ! program to optimize data collection1 %>+ & integration1 & to m9imize duplication by-- 7#a7 consult+ ) coa/al manag]s & decision-mak]s conc]n+ coa/al issues1 & %>+ in=mation & be/ practices1 z ! ,adm9i/rator consid]s appropriate1 )-- 7,a7 coa/al ,/ates2 7,b7 local & ,tribal gov]nm5ts2 & 7,c7 repres5tatives ( academia1 ! private sector1 & nongov]nm5tal organizations2 7#b7 consult+ ) o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 includ+ int]ag5cy committees1 on relevant ,f$]al activities1 includ+ activities c>ri$ out "u ! ,ocean & ,coa/al ,mapp+ ,integration ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja et seq471 ! ,coa/al ,zone ,managem5t ,act ( #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adea et seq471 ! ,integrat$ ,coa/al & ,ocean ,obs]vation ,sy/em ,act ( #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cfja et seq471 & ! ,hydrographic ,s]vices ,improvem5t ,act ( #aiih 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #hib et seq472 7#c7 p>ticipat+1 pursuant to section #baf ( ! ,e-,gov]nm5t ,act ( #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-cdg2 #dd ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja note71 9 ! e/abli%m5t ( su* /&>ds & common protocols z ! ,adm9i/rator consid]s necess>y to assure ! int]op]ability ( remote s5s+ & o!r geospatial data ) all us]s ( su* in=mation )9-- 7,a7 ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration2 7,b7 o!r ,f$]al ag5cies2 7,c7 ,/ate1 ,tribal1 & local gov]nm5ts2 & 7,d7 ! private sector2 7#d7 coord9at+ )1 seek+ assi/ance & coop]ation (1 & provid+ liaison to ! ,f$]al ,geographic ,data ,committee pursuant to ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget ,circul> ,a-#af & ,executive ,ord] ,no4 #abijf ( ,april #aa1 #aiid 7#ei ,f$4 ,reg4 #agfga71 z am5d$ by ,executive ,ord] ,no4 #acbhf ( ,febru>y #bh1 #bjjc 7#fh ,f$4 ,reg4 #ajfai72 & 7#e7 develop+ & ma9ta9+ a be/ practices docum5t t sets out ! be/ practices us$ by ! ,adm9i/rator 9 c>ry+ out ! program & provid+ su* docum5t to ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,geological ,survey1 ! ,corps ( ,eng9e]s1 & o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cies4 7d7 ,fill+ ne$s & gaps ,9 c>ry+ out ! program1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7#a7 maximize ! use ( remote s5s+ & o!r geospatial data collection activities conduct$ = o!r purposes & "u o!r au?orities2 7#b7 focus on fill+ data ne$s & gaps necess>y to improve coa/al managem5t1 increase resili5ce1 & enhance decision mak+ = coa/al communities1 includ+ ) respect to areas t1 z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 7 und]s]v$ by coa/al data & ! areas ( ! ,arctic t are "u ! jurisdiction ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#c7 pursuant to ! ,ocean & ,coa/al ,mapp+ ,integration ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja et seq471 support cont9u$ improvem5t 9 exi/+ ef=ts to coord9ate ! acquisition & integration ( key data sets ne$$ = coa/al managem5t & o!r purposes1 includ+-- 7,a7 coa/al elevation data2 7,b7 l& use & l& cov] data2 7,c7 socioeconomic & human use data2 7,d7 critical infra/ructure data2 7,e7 /ructures data2 7,f7 liv+ res\rces & habitat data2 7,g7 cada/ral data2 & 7,h7 a]ial imag]y2 & 7#d7 integrate ! priority support+ data set =? "u p>agraph 7#c7 ) o!r available data = ! b5efit ( ! broade/ measure ( coa/al res\rce managem5t con/itu5ts & applications4 7e7 ,f9ancial agreem5ts & contracts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ! program1 ! ,adm9i/rator-- 7,a7 may ent] into f9ancial agreem5ts to c>ry out ! program1 includ+-- 7i7 support to non-,f$]al entities t p>ticipate 9 implem5t+ ! program2 & 7ii7 grants1 coop]ative agreem5ts1 int]ag5cy agreem5ts1 contracts1 or any o!r agreem5t on a reimbursable or non-reimbursable basis1 ) o!r ,f$]al1 ,tribal1 ,/ate1 & local gov]nm5tal & nongov]nm5tal entities2 & 7,b7 may1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ent] into su* contracts ) private sector entities = su* products & s]vices z ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es may be necess>y to collect1 process1 & provide remote s5s+ & o!r geospatial data & products = purposes ( ! program4 7#b7 ,fees 7,a7 ,assessm5t & collection ,! ,adm9i/rator may assess & collect fees to conduct any plann$ tra9+1 work%op1 or conf]5ce t advances ! purposes ( ! program4 7,b7 ,am\nts ,! am\nt ( a fee "u ?is p>agraph may n exce$ ! sum ( co/s incurr$1 or expect$ to be incurr$1 by ! ,adm9i/rator z a direct result ( ! conduct ( ! tra9+1 work%op1 or conf]5ce1 includ+ = subsi/5ce exp5ses incid5tal to ! tra9+1 work%op1 or conf]5ce1 z applicable4 7,c7 ,use ( fees ,am\nts collect$ by ! ,adm9i/rator 9 ! =m ( fees "u ?is p>agraph may be us$ to pay =-- 7i7 ! co/s incurr$ = conduct+ an activity describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 or 7ii7 ! exp5ses describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b74 7#c7 ,survey & mapp+ ,contracts ent]$ into "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 %all be consid]$ survey+ & mapp+ s]vices z su* t]m is us$ 9 & z su* contracts are aw>d$ by ! ,adm9i/rator 9 accordance ) ! selection proc$ures 9 *apt] #aa ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7f7 ,ocean economy ,! ,adm9i/rator may e/abli% publicly available tools t track ocean & ,great ,lakes economy data = ea* coa/al ,/ate4 ,d ,integrat$ ,coa/al & ,ocean ,obs]vation ,sy/em #abda4 ,/agg]$ t]ms = ,national ,integrat$ ,coa/al & ,ocean ,obs]vation ,sy/em ,advisory ,committee ,section #abcjd7;d77#c77;,b7 ( ! ,integrat$ ,coa/al & ,ocean ,obs]vation ,sy/em ,act ( #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjc7;d77#c77;,b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,memb]s & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 memb]s 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 ,/agg]$ t]ms ,! ,adm9i/rator may appo9t or reappo9t a memb] = a p>tial t]m ( #a or #b ye>s 9 ord] to e/abli% a sy/em ( /agg]$ t]ms4 ,! ,adm9i/rator may appo9t or reappo9t a memb] "u ?is clause only once4 ,a memb] appo9t$ or reappo9t$ to a p>tial t]m "u ?is clause may n s]ve m ?an #a full t]m4 4 #abdb4 ,integrat$ coa/al & ocean obs]vation sy/em coop]ative agreem5ts ,section #abcje7;a7 ( ! ,integrat$ ,coa/al & ,ocean ,obs]vation ,sy/em ,act ( #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjd7;a77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ disburse appropriat$ funds to1 aft] agreem5ts1 )14 #abdc4 ,reau?orization ( ,integrat$ ,coa/al & ,ocean ,obs]vation ,sy/em ,act ( #bjji ,section #abcaa ( ! ,integrat$ ,coa/al & ,ocean ,obs]vation ,sy/em ,act ( #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cfaj7 is am5d$ by /rik+ = fiscal ye>s #bjji ?r\gh #bjac su* sums z are necess>y & ins]t+ #dg1ejj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 #abdd4 ,advanc$ ,rese>* ,projects ,ag5cy-,oceans 7a7 ,agreem5t ,n lat] ?an #de days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all seek to ent] into an agreem5t ) ! ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ces to conduct ! compreh5sive assessm5t "u subsection 7b74 7b7 ,compreh5sive assessm5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,"u an agreem5t betwe5 ! ,adm9i/rator & ! ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ces "u ?is section1 ! ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ces %all conduct a compreh5sive assessm5t ( ! ne$ = & feasibility ( e/abli%+ an ,advanc$ ,rese>* ,projects ,ag5cy-,oceans 7,,arpa-,o74 7#b7 ,elem5ts ,! compreh5sive assessm5t c>ri$ out pursuant to p>agraph 7#a7 %all include-- 7,a7 an assessm5t ( h[ an ,,arpa-,o c\ld help ov]come ! long-t]m & high-risk te*nological b>ri]s 9 ! developm5t ( ocean te*nologies1 ) ! goal ( enhanc+ ! economic1 ecological1 & national security ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ?r\gh ! rapid developm5t ( te*nologies t result 9-- 7i7 improv$ data collection1 monitor+1 & pr$iction ( ! ocean environm5t1 includ+ sea ice conditions2 7ii7 ov]com+ b>ri]s to ! application ( new & improv$ te*nologies1 su* z high co/s & scale ( op]ational missions2 7iii7 improv$ managem5t practices = protect+ ecological su/a9ability2 7iv7 improv$ national security capacity2 7v7 improv$ te*nology = fi%]y population assessm5ts2 7vi7 exp$it$ processes betwe5 & among ,f$]al ag5cies to successfully id5tify1 transition1 & coord9ate rese>* & developm5t output to op]ations1 applications1 comm]cialization1 & o!r uses2 & 7vii7 ensur+ t ! ,unit$ ,/ates ma9ta9s a te*nological lead 9 develop+ & deploy+ advanc$ ocean te*nologies2 7,b7 an evaluation ( ! organizational /ructures "u :i* an ,,arpa-,o c\ld be organiz$1 :i* takes into acc\nt-- 7i7 be/ practices = new rese>* programs2 7ii7 metrics & approa*es = p]iodic program evaluation2 7iii7 capacity to fund & manage ext]nal rese>* aw>ds2 & 7iv7 options = ov]sight ( ! activity ?r\gh a ,f$]al ag5cy1 an int]ag5cy organization1 nongov]nm5tal organization1 or o!r in/itutional arrangem5t2 & 7,c7 an e/imation ( ! scale ( inve/m5t necess>y to pursue high priority ocean te*nology projects4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ,congress a report on ! compreh5sive assessm5t conduct$ "u subsection 7b74 ,e ,c5traliz$ ,website = ,resili5cy ,grants #abea4 ,c5traliz$ website = resili5cy grants 7a7 ,c5traliz$ website ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all ma9ta9 a publicly available website t includes-- 7#a7 hyp]l9ks to all grants adm9i/]$ by ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration & hyp]l9ks to o!r ,f$]al ag5cies t (f] simil> grants to assi/ ,/ates & local communities ) resili5cy1 adaptation1 & mitigation ( climate *ange & sea level rise2 & 7#b7 ) respect to ea* su* grant1 ! contact in=mation = an individual :o c (f] assi/ance to ,/ates & local gov]nm5t4 7b7 ,outrea* ,! ,adm9i/rator %all conduct outrea* activities to in=m ,/ate1 ,tribal1 & local gov]nm5ts ( ! resili5cy1 adaptation1 & mitigation grants4 ,,xiii ,wetl&s ,a ,coa/al ,wetl&s #acja4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subtitle3 7#a7 ,coa/al wetl& ,! t]m coa/al wetl& means e/u>9e vegetat$ coa/al habitat1 includ+ salt m>%1 seagrass1 mangrove1 & o!r vegetat$ m>9e habitats4 7#b7 ,indian ,tribe ,! t]m ,indian ,tribe has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m ,indian tribe 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#c7 ,natural infra/ructure ,! t]m natural infra/ructure means infra/ructure t-- 7,a7 uses1 re/ores1 or emulates natural ecological processes2 & 7,b7 7i7 is creat$ ?r\gh ! action ( natural physical1 geological1 biological1 & *emical processes ov] "t2 7ii7 is creat$ by human design1 eng9e]+1 & con/ruction to emulate or act 9 conc]t ) natural processes2 or 7iii7 involves ! use ( plants1 soils1 & o!r natural features1 includ+ ?r\gh ! creation1 re/oration1 or pres]vation ( vegetat$ areas us+ mat]ials appropriate to ! region to manage /ormwat] & run(f1 to att5uate flood+ & /orm surges1 & = o!r relat$ purposes4 7#d7 ,nonpr(it organization ,! t]m nonpr(it organization means an organization t is describ$ 9 section #eja7;c7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf & exempt f tax "u section #eja7;a7 ( su* ,code4 7#e7 ,program ,! t]m ,program means ! ,coa/al & ,e/u>y ,resili5ce ,grant ,program z e/abli%$ by section #acjb4 7#f7 ,re/oration ,! t]m re/oration means r5ew+1 enhanc+1 or replac+ degrad$1 damag$1 vuln]able1 or de/roy$ wetl&s to improve ! long-t]m ecosy/em function & resili5ce ?r\gh active human int]v5tion & action1 su* z-- 7,a7 improv+ hydrological conditions 7su* z by remov+ tidal b>ri]s1 improv+ connectivity1 or *ang+ wat] levels72 7,b7 alt]+ s$im5t supply 7su* z ?r\gh ! b5eficial use ( dr$ge mat]ial1 ?9-lay] spray+1 or reconnect+ riv] s$im5t72 7,c7 *ang+ sal9ity *>act]i/ics2 7,d7 improv+ wat] quality 7su* z by r$uc+ excess nutri5ts1 s$im5tation1 or contam9ants72 7,e7 plant+ ( native plants1 removal ( invasive species1 & o!r improv$ managem5t practices2 7,f7 controll+ erosion ( wetl& edges2 & 7,g7 enabl+ future inl& migration z sea levels rise1 includ+ ?r\gh ! enhancem5t ( adjac5t fre%-wat] wetl&s4 #acjb4 ,coa/al & ,e/u>y ,resili5ce ,grant ,program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% a program1 to be kn[n z ! ,coa/al & ,e/u>y ,resili5ce ,grant ,program1 "u :i* ! ,secret>y aw>ds grants to entities t are eligible "u subsection 7b7 to fund coa/al wetl& re/oration & natural infra/ructure projects t are eligible "u subsection 7c74 7b7 ,eligible entities ,an entity is eligible to apply = a grant "u ! ,program if ! entity is an in/itution ( high] education1 a nonpr(it organization1 a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t1 or an ,indian ,tribe4 7c7 ,eligible projects ,a project is eligible = a grant "u ! ,program if ! project is design$ to-- 7#a7 r$uce net gre5h\se gases ?r\gh-- 7,a7 ! long-t]m seque/ration ( additional c>bon dioxide ?r\gh-- 7i7 ! active re/oration ( degrad$ coa/al wetl&2 & 7ii7 ! protection ( ?reat5$ coa/al wetl&2 7,b7 ! halt+ ( ongo+ c>bon dioxide emissions1 & ! resumption ( ! natural rate ( c>bon capture1 ?r\gh ! re/oration ( dra9$ coa/al wetl&2 or 7,c7 ! halt+ ( ongo+ me?ane emissions1 & ! resumption ( ! natural rate ( c>bon /orage1 ?r\gh ! re/oration ( =m]ly tidal wetl& t has lo/ tidal connectivity & become fre% wetl& 7commonly kn[n z imp\nd$ wetl&72 or 7#b7 provide = ecosy/em adaptation to ! effects ( sea level rise & o!r climate effects ?r\gh-- 7,a7 facilitat+ l&w>d migration ( wetl&s 9 response to ris+ sea levels2 or 7,b7 enhanc+ ecosy/em resili5ce to flood+1 ocean acidification1 or coa/al /orms4 7d7 ,grant evaluation crit]ia ,9 review+ applications = grants "u ! ,program1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all give priority to projects t exhibit ! highe/ pot5tial to-- 7#a7 mitigate gre5h\se gas emissions long-t]m by-- 7,a7 r$uc+ gre5h\se gas emissions2 or 7,b7 captur+ & /or+ gre5h\se gases2 7#b7 re9=ce ecosy/em resili5ce & adaptation by-- 7,a7 prep>+ = sea level rise 9 ord] to r$uce vuln]ability to sea level rise & erosion2 7,b7 support+ resili5ce aga9/ flood+ & sea level rise2 or 7,c7 re/or+ or enhanc+ ecosy/em function2 or 7#c7 provide economic & social co-b5efits by-- 7,a7 r$uc+ ! pot5tial impact & damage ( /orms on ! built environm5t2 7,b7 advanc+ environm5tal ju/ice by r$uc+ ! disproportionate impacts ( environm5tal haz>ds on communities ( color1 ,indig5\s communities1 & l[-income communities2 7,c7 provid+ jobs 9 coa/al communities2 7,d7 prioritiz+ natural infra/ructure2 7,e7 incorporat+ collaborative p>tn]%ips2 or 7,f7 involv+ local communities 9 project plann+ & implem5tation4 7e7 ,eligible co/s ,a grant aw>d$ "u ! ,program %all be available = all phases ( ! developm5t1 implem5tation1 & monitor+ ( projects t are eligible "u subsection 7c71 includ+-- 7#a7 prelim9>y community engagem5t1 plann+1 & prioritization2 7#b7 prelim9>y design & site assessm5t1 includ+-- 7,a7 assessm5ts ( feasibility2 7,b7 plann+2 & 7,c7 community engagem5t2 7#c7 f9al design & p]mitt+2 7#d7 re/oration & project implem5tation2 & 7#e7 monitor+1 report+1 & /ew>d%ip4 7f7 ,report+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an entity t receives a grant "u ! ,program = a project %all-- 7,a7 collect data on ! developm5t & implem5tation ( ! project & /ew>d%ip foll[+ completion ( ! project2 & 7,b7 submit t data to ! ,adm9i/rator = inclusion 9 ! database requir$ by section #acjc7;a74 7#b7 ,report aft] project completion ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! completion ( a project = :i* a grant is provid$ "u ! ,program1 ! entity t receiv$ ! grant %all submit to ! ,adm9i/rator a report on ! outputs1 outcomes1 & impacts ( ! project1 includ+ ) respect to-- 7,a7 ! am\nt ( area re/or$2 7,b7 ! e/imat$ net climate b5efit2 7,c7 b5efits to ne>by communities2 & 7,d7 involvem5t ( p>tn]s & communities4 7g7 ,monitor+ ,! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% guidel9es provid+ = monitor+ a project = :i* a grant is provid$ "u ! ,program = ! #aj-ye> p]iod aft] ! grant is aw>d$4 7h7 ,role ( ,national ,fi% & ,wildlife ,f\ndation ,9 c>ry+ out ! ,program1 ! ,adm9i/rator may consult1 p>tn]1 or o!rwise coord9ate ) ! ,national ,fi% & ,wildlife ,f\ndation e/abli%$ by section #b7;a7 ( ! ,national ,fi% & ,wildlife ,f\ndation ,e/abli%m5t ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cgja7;a774 #acjc4 ,data collection 7a7 ,database 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator %all ma9ta9 a coa/al wetl& re/oration database to collect in=mation ab\t projects t receive grants "u ! ,program4 7#b7 ,design ,! ,adm9i/rator %all design ! database requir$ by p>agraph 7#a7 to collect p]=mance metrics on ! developm5t & implem5tation ( projects t receive grants "u ! ,program & /ew>d%ip foll[+ completion ( su* projects to evaluate ! success ( ^? projects & in=m ! design ( future projects 9 an adaptive mann]4 7#c7 ,includ$ metrics ,! database requir$ by p>agraph 7#a7 %all include /&>diz$ metrics = report+ su* z-- 7,a7 acres re/or$1 protect$1 or creat$2 7,b7 habitat type2 7,c7 re/oration te*nique2 7,d7 e/imat$ net gre5h\se gas r$uction effect2 7,e7 jobs creat$2 7,f7 quantifi$ ecosy/em s]vices2 7,g7 ! economic b5efits ( wetl&s2 & 7,h7 o!r metrics select$ by ! ,adm9i/rator4 7#d7 ,public availability ,! ,adm9i/rator %all make products ( ! database publicly available & dissem9ate important f9d+s to ! public4 7b7 ,inv5tory ( coa/al wetl& ,! ,adm9i/rator %all compile an inv5tory ( coa/al wetl&4 #acjd4 ,outrea* & te*nical assi/ance ,! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% a te*nical assi/ance program to help entities outside ( ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration 9 all phases ( coa/al wetl& re/oration project "w1 includ+ outrea* to pot5tial applicants = grants "u section #acjb4 #acje4 ,annual re/oration & fund+ 7a7 ,acreage requirem5ts ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce %all aw>d grants "u ! ,program to conduct coa/al wetl& re/oration on #a1ejj1jjj acres ov] #aj ye>s4 7b7 ,fund+ ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba-bjbe1 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ #bjj1jjj1jjj to rema9 available until exp5d$ = ! ,adm9i/rator to c>ry out ?is subtitle4 #acjf4 ,prevail+ wage requirem5t ,any contractor or subcontractor ent]+ into a s]vice contract 9 connection ) a project "u ! ,program %all-- 7#a7 be treat$ z a ,f$]al contractor or subcontractor = purposes ( *apt] #fg ( title #da1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7commonly kn[n z ! ,mc,namara-,o',h>a ,s]vice ,contract ,act ( #aife72 & 7#b7 pay ea* class ( employee employ$ by ! contractor or subcontractor wages & fr+e b5efits at rates 9 accordance ) prevail+ rates = ! class 9 ! locality1 or1 :]e a collective-b>ga9+ agreem5t cov]s ! employee1 9 accordance ) ! rates provid$ = 9 ! agreem5t1 includ+ prospective wage increases provid$ = 9 ! agreem5t4 #acjg4 ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior coa/al wetl& re/oration2 fund+ 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior %all conduct coa/al wetl& re/oration on l& manag$ by ! ,director ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice or ! ,director ( ! ,national ,p>k ,s]vice to a*ieve at lea/ #a ( ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,! seque/ration ( additional c>bon dioxide ?r\gh-- 7,a7 ! active re/oration ( degrad$ coa/al wetl&2 & 7,b7 ! protection ( ?reat5$ coa/al wetl&4 7#b7 ,! halt+ ( ongo+ c>bon dioxide emissions1 & ! resumption ( ! natural rate ( c>bon capture1 ?r\gh ! re/oration ( dra9$ coa/al wetl&4 7#c7 ,! halt+ ( ongo+ me?ane emissions1 & ! resumption ( ! natural rate ( c>bon /orage1 ?r\gh ! re/oration ( =m]ly tidal wetl& t has lo/ tidal connectivity & become fre% wetl& 7commonly kn[n z imp\nd$ wetl&74 7b7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$-- 7,a7 = coa/al wetl& re/oration on l& manag$ by ! ,director ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice #bjj1jjj1jjj2 & 7,b7 = coa/al wetl& re/oration on l& manag$ by ! ,director ( ! ,national ,p>k ,s]vice #bjj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,receipt & acceptance ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior %all be entitl$ to receive1 %all accept1 & %all use to c>ry out ?is section 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#a7 ! funds transf]r$ "u t p>agraph1 )\t fur!r appropriation4 ,,xiv ,measures to ,address ,gre5h\se ,gas ,pollution ,f ,%ipp+ ,vessels #adja4 ,gre5h\se gas emissions f %ipp+ 7a7 ,application ,! monitor+1 report+1 & v]ification requirem5ts ( ?is section %all apply to all vessels ( #e1jjj gross tons or m call+ at1 leav+1 or transit+ betwe51 or at b]? at1 ports 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 reg>dless ( flag4 7b7 ,vessel report+ ,a vessel %all measure & monitor on a p]-voyage basis1 & report to ! ,adm9i/rator & to ! vessel's flag-,/ate on an annual basis1 ! foll[+ metrics3 7#a7 ,total ,,co#b emitt$ by ! vessel inside ! ,unit$ ,/ates exclusive economic zone4 7#b7 ,av]age ,,co#b emissions p] transport "w1 def9$ z g,c,o#b_/tonne-nautical mile1 & av]age ,,co#b emissions p] di/ance1 def9$ z g,c,o#b_/nautical-mile4 7c7 ,acceptable me?ods = measur+1 monitor+1 & report+ 7#a7 ,! ,secret>y %all develop a li/ ( acceptable me?ods = measur+1 monitor+1 & report+ metrics li/$ 9 subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,! ,secret>y1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 %all ensure consi/5cy ( su* me?ods ) simil> report+ s*emes develop$ by ! ,european ,union & ! ,int]national ,m>itime ,organization to r$uce any duplicative burd5 on %ipp]s4 7#c7 ,acceptable me?ods includ$ 9 ! li/ c\ld include ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,bunk] ,deliv]y ,note 7,,bdn7 & p]iodic /ocktakes ( fuel tanks4 7,b7 ,bunk] fuel tank monitor+ on bo>d4 7,c7 ,fl[met]s = applicable combu/ion processes4 7,d7 ,direct ,,co#b emissions measurem5ts4 7d7 ,annual report by ,secret>y ,! ,secret>y %all publi% an annual report on emissions f vessels cov]$ "u ?is section1 accompani$ by an explanation int5d$ to facilitate public und]/&+ ( ! vessel %ipp+ sector's ,,co#b emissions & en]gy effici5cy4 7e7 ,regulations ,be=e promulgation ( regulations "u ?is section1 reports issu$ "u ?is section %all be review$ to ensure t regulatory *anges w n create ! risk ( increas$ ,,co#b emissions4 #adjb4 ,quiet ,seas & ,cle> ,skies ,vessel ,spe$ ,r$uction ,aw>d ,program 7a7 ,f9d+s ,! ,congress f9ds ! foll[+3 7#a7 #di m>9e mammal species are consid]$ deplet$ "u ! ,m>9e ,mammal ,protection ,act ( #aigb1 & ( ^? species1 #db are li/$ z ?reat5$ or endang]$ "u ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc4 7#b7 ,climate *ange is alt]+ m>9e mammal migration r\tes & tim+4 7#c7 ,hundr$s ( ?reat5$ & endang]$ m>9e mammals1 includ+ ,nor? ,atlantic "r :ales & blue :ales1 die f vessel /rikes ea* ye>4 7#d7 ,und]wat] noise g5]at$ by vessels has increas$ significantly s9ce #aiej1 imp$+ =ag+1 bre$+1 communication1 & o!r behaviors ( m>9e animals1 includ+ ( ?reat5$ species & endang]$ species4 7#e7 ,sl[] %ip spe$s r$uce ! le?ality ( vessel /rikes on m>9e life1 mod]ate und]wat] noise1 & provide climate b5efits ?r\gh r$uc$ fuel consumption & l[] p>ticulate emissions4 7#f7 ,9 #bjai1 ! ,vessel ,spe$ ,r$uction ,program 9 ! ,santa ,b>b>a ,*annel region & ! ,san ,francisco ,bay region sav$ ov] #ag1jjj metric tons ( gre5h\se gas emissions1 ) #cdi vessels f #ae diff]5t companies sl[+ _! spe$s = ov] #ii1jjj nautical miles4 7b7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ab mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% ! ,quiet ,seas & ,cle> ,skies ,program 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,program7 to-- 7#a7 r$uce air pollution1 h>mful und]wat] vessel noise1 & ! risk ( fatal m>9e mammal %ip /rikes by enc\rag+ volunt>y r$uction 9 ! spe$ ( eligible vessels op]at+ )9 ! ,exclusive ,economic ,zone ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7#b7 annually aw>d ,quiet ,seas & ,cle> ,skies ,excell5ce ,aw>ds "u subsection 7d7 = v]ifi$ successful p>ticipation 91 & compliance )1 ! ,program by %ipp+ companies4 7c7 ,program requirem5ts ,! ,adm9i/rator %all develop & publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] requirem5ts = volunt>y p>ticipation 9 ! ,program by eligible %ipp+ companies1 includ+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,program area ,geographic areas cov]$ by ! ,program %all include all wat]s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,exclusive ,economic ,zone1 except = areas specifi$ 9 section #hjb ( ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,fleet requirem5t ,at lea/ #ge p]c5t ( eligible vessels own$ by a %ipp+ company mu/ p>ticipate & be 9 compliance ) p>agraph 7#c7 9 ord] to be eligible = an ,aw>d "u subsection 7d74 7#c7 ,spe$ limits ,! ,adm9i/rator %all1 bas$ ^u ! be/ available sci5tific in=mation & mean+ful consultation ) ! ,comm&ant ( ! ,coa/ ,gu>d1 %ipp+ companies1 & exp]ts 9 air quality & m>9e mammal cons]vation1 prescribe maximum spe$s by eng9e ti] = eligible vessels p>ticipat+ 9 ! ,program1 except :5 direct$ by ! ,coa/ ,gu>d to proce$ 9 excess ( ! spe$ requirem5ts ( ! ,program = safety purposes1 t w\ld-- 7,a7 obta9 a significant r$uction 9 gre5h\se gas & p>ticulate pollution emissions f %ipp+ vessels2 7,b7 protect m>9e life2 & 7,c7 r$uce ocean noise4 7#d7 ,c]tification ,! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% protocols = %ipp+ companies to c]tify compliance ) ! ,program requirem5t to be eligible = an ,aw>d "u subsection 7d74 7d7 ,annual aw>ds ,"u ! ,program1 ! ,director %all annually aw>d ,quiet ,seas & ,cle> ,skies ,excell5ce ,aw>ds to %ipp+ companies ^: fleets t h p>ticipat$ 91 & compli$ ) ! requirem5ts (1 ! ,program dur+ ! prec$+ ye>4 7e7 ,(ficial seal ,! ,adm9i/rator %all create an (ficial seal to be recogniz$ z ! symbol ( excell5ce 9 compliance ) ! ,program1 t-- 7#a7 may be us$ by %ipp+ companies ) eligible vessels = :i* a ,quiet ,seas & ,cle> ,skies ,excell5ce ,aw>d is aw>d$ "u ?is section2 7#b7 includes ! "n ( ! %ipp+ company2 & 7#c7 includes ! ye> = :i* su* ,aw>d 0 made4 7f7 ,limitations ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to-- 7#a7 require p>ticipation 9 ! ,program2 or 7#b7 au?orize any action t affects navigation safety4 7g7 ,def9ition ( eligible vessel ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m eligible vessel means a vessel great] ?an or equal to #fe feet 9 ov]all l5g?4 7h7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,to c>ry out ?is section !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,adm9i/rator to c>ry out ?is section #d1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 ,,xv ,/udies & ,reports #aeja4 ,deep sea m9+ ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all seek to ent] into an agreem5t ) ! ,national ,academies to conduct a compreh5sive assessm5t & approximate quantification ( ! gre5h\se gas emissions associat$ ) deep seab$ m9+1 includ+ emissions possible f ! release ( gre5h\se gases seque/]$ 9 ! seab$4 #aejb4 ,national ,academies assessm5t ( oceanic blue c>bon ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all seek to ent] into an agreem5t ) ! ,national ,academies to conduct a compreh5sive assessm5t ( oceanic blue c>bon1 includ+-- 7#a7 ! impacts ( m>9e species decl9e on c>bon seque/ration pot5tial 9 ocean ecosy/ems1 an e/imate ( ! global c>bon dioxide mitigation pot5tial ( protect+ or recov]+ populations ( fi% & m>9e mammals1 & ! ecological consid]ations ( su* cons]vation /rategies2 7#b7 an analysis ( ! geologic /ores ( c>bon 9 ! deep seafloor environm5t1 includ+ curr5t & pot5tial natural long-t]m c>bon /orage1 id5tification ( gaps 9 sci5tific und]/&+ reg>d+ su* geologic c>bon /orage2 & 7#c7 ! pot5tial impacts to oceanic blue c>bon /orage by human activities includ+ en]gy developm5t activities1 deep sea m9+1 deep sea c>bon capture te*nology1 & o!r di/urbances to ! sea floor4 #aejc4 ,ocean climate impacts & action report 7a7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration1 9 coord9ation ) all o!r relevant ag5cies1 %all submit to ,congress a report on ! impacts ( climate *ange on ! ocean & on coa/al ecosy/ems & ! /eps ! ,unit$ ,/ates is tak+ to m9imize su* impacts4 ,su* report %all include consolidat$ data f all l9e (fices 9 ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration1 & f o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cies & s\rces4 7b7 ,impacts ,! report requir$ by subsection 7a7 %all include basel9e in=mation z well z tr5ds1 9 a =mat t c be comp>$ f ye> to ye>1 on ocean & coa/al impacts includ+-- 7#a7 *anges & ! rate ( *ange ( p,h levels & acidity 9 ! coa/al & ocean wat]s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#b7 av]age sea surface temp]atures 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates exclusive economic zone2 7#c7 av]age sea floor temp]atures 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates exclusive economic zone2 7#d7 av]age sea level rise2 7#e7 numb] & duration ( m>9e heat waves occurr+ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates exclusive economic zone2 7#f7 numb]1 duration1 location1 & ! attributable cause ( h>mful algal blooms occurr+ 9 ! coa/al & ocean wat]s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#g7 numb]1 duration1 size & location ( hypoxic zones occurr+ 9 ! coa/al & ocean wat]s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#h7 numb] & location ( coral blea*+ ev5ts 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates exclusive economic zone2 7#i7 e/imates ( coral cov] loss 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates exclusive economic zone2 7#aj7 numb]1 location1 & sev]ity ( hurricanes impact+ ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#aa7 numb]1 location1 & duration ( coa/al flood+ ev5ts2 7#ab7 *anges 9 coa/al l& cov] & o!r ecosy/em *anges z a result ( inundation1 erosion1 /orms1 & sea level rise2 & 7#ac7 *anges 9 m>9e species abundance & di/ribution z a result ( ocean w>m+1 acidification1 & o!r impacts ( climate *ange4 #aejd4 ,report on ! ecological & economic effects ( high seas fi%+ 9 ! ocean areas beyond national jurisdiction 7,,abnj7 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 %all seek to ent] into an agreem5t ) ! ,national ,academies "u :i* ! ,national ,academies %all-- 7#a7 /udy ! *all5ges & opportunities associat$ ) implem5t+ a global moratorium on high seas comm]cial fi%+2 7#b7 evaluate ! ecological1 social1 & economic effects ( a global moratorium on high seas comm]cial fi%+2 7#c7 e/imate ! scope & volume ( illegal1 unregulat$1 & unreport$ 7,,iuu7 fi%+ occurr+ on ! high seas fi%+2 7#d7 evaluate ! p]c5tage ( ,unit$ ,/ates seafood imports orig9at+ f ,high ,seas fi%+1 f bo? legally report$ & ,,iuu fi%+2 & 7#e7 evaluate ! gre5h\se gas emissions associat$ ) ! high seas fi%+ & high seas fi%+ fleets4 7b7 ,elem5ts ,! /udy & evaluation conduct$ pursuant to ! agreem5t ent]$ into "u subsection 7a7 %all address-- 7#a7 ! feasibility ( implem5t+ a global moratorium on high seas comm]cial fi%+1 includ+-- 7,a7 legal au?orities t exi/ "u ! ,unit$ ,nations ,conv5tion on ! ,law ( ! ,sea & o!r implem5tation in/rum5ts to implem5t a moratorium on high seas comm]cial fi%+2 7,b7 ! nations & vessels likely to refuse or o!rwise fail to comply ) su* a moratorium1 includ+ e/imates ( cat* levels by ^? nations & vessels relative to ov]all int]national cat*2 & 7,c7 available en=cem5t me*anisms & surveillance te*nology t c\ld be us$ to en=ce su* a moratorium2 & 7#b7 ! range ( effects t w\ld be expect$ to result f a moratorium on high seas comm]cial fi%+1 includ+-- 7,a7 id5tification ( fi% /ocks t w\ld be affect$1 *anges 9 exploitation ( ^? /ocks1 & net effect on ! biomass ( ^? /ocks2 7,b7 ecosy/em effects on non-t>get species1 includ+ m>ketable & non-m>ketable bycat*1 =age species1 corals1 o!r inv]tebrates1 m>9e mammals1 & sea turtles2 7,c7 *anges 9 global c>bon emissions f r$uc$ fi%+ vessel transits & f increas$ fi% c>bon capture & improv$ high seas ecosy/em function+2 7,d7 am\nts ( subsidies t support high seas comm]cial fi%+ by ! top #ab nations t curr5tly conduct high seas fi%+ by volume2 7,e7 effects on global fi%]ies rev5ues & pr(its ov]all & ! effects on fi%]ies rev5ues & pr(its = develop+ nations2 7,f7 effects on seafood availability = ,unit$ ,/ates consum]s2 7,g7 effects on rev5ues & pr(its = dome/ic fi%]m52 & 7,h7 effects on ! scope & volume ( ,,iuu fi%+ occurr+ on ! high seas4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! agreem5t ent]$ into "u subsection 7a7 %all require ! ,national ,academies to submit to ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce1 n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ent]+ into ! agreem5t1 a report t describes ! results ( ! /udy & evaluation conduct$ pursuant to ! agreem5t4 7#b7 ,public availability ,! ,secret>y ( comm]ce %all publi% ! report receiv$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 on a public website4 #aeje4 ,national ,academies assessm5t ( public access to ! coa/s ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all seek to ent] into an agreem5t ) ! ,national ,academies to conduct a compreh5sive assessm5t on public access to ! ,nation's coa/s1 includ+ ! ,great ,lakes' coa/s4 ,! assessm5t %all include-- 7#a7 an analysis ( ! exi/+ quantity & quality ( public access po9ts to ! coa/s by /ate1 includ+ bo? recreational & comm]cial 7work+ wat]front7 access2 7#b7 opportunities & b>ri]s fac$ by l[ income communities1 communities ( color1 ,tribal communities1 ,indig5\s communities1 & rural communities = access to ! coa/s2 7#c7 ! likely impact ( sea level rise & extreme wea!r on public access po9ts to & access along ! coa/s2 & 7#d7 ,f$]al me*anisms = prev5t+ ! loss ( access1 = mitigat+ su* loss :5 x occurs1 & = increas+ ! quantity1 quality1 & af=dability ( public access to ! coa/s = bo? recreational & comm]cial activities4 #aejf4 ,/udy exam9+ ! impact ( ocean acidification & o!r environm5tal /ressors on e/u>9e environm5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all make appropriate arrangem5ts ) ! ,national ,academies "u :i* ! ,national ,academies %all conduct a /udy t-- 7#a7 exam9es ! exi/+ sci5ce ( ocean acidification 9 coa/al environm5ts2 7#b7 exam9es ! *all5ges to /udy+ ocean acidification & ! comb9$ effect ( ocean acidification & o!r environm5t /ressors 9 coa/al environm5ts2 7#c7 provides recomm5dations = improv+ future rese>* ) respect to ocean acidification 9 coa/al environm5ts2 & 7#d7 id5tifies pa?ways = apply+ sci5ce 9 managem5t & mitigation decisions relat+ to ocean acidification 9 coa/al environm5ts4 7b7 ,cont5ts ( /udy ,! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a7 %all include-- 7#a7 ! behavior ( ! c>bonate sy/em )9 coa/al environm5ts2 7#b7 ! int]actions ( ! c>bonate sy/em ) o!r biotic & abiotic *>act]i/ics ( coa/al ecosy/ems2 7#c7 h[ environm5tal & an?ropog5ic *anges or di/urbances1 su* z nutri5t run(f & wat] pollution1 c\ld affect abiotic & biotic processes )9 coa/al ecosy/ems2 7#d7 h[ coa/al biotic & abiotic processes w be affect$ "u pr$ict$ environm5tal *anges2 7#e7 ! curr5t /ate ( data collection1 int]pretation1 /orage1 & retrieval & obs]vational infra/ructure ( abiotic & biotic p>amet]s 9 coa/al ecosy/ems2 7#f7 ! gaps t exi/ 9 und]/&+ ! socio-economic & heal? impacts ( ocean acidification 9 coa/al ecosy/ems2 7#g7 future directions = sci5tific rese>*2 & 7#h7 pa?ways = apply+ sci5ce 9 managem5t & mitigation decisions4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #bd mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 9 ent]+ into an arrangem5t "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all reque/ t ! ,national ,academies submit to ,congress a report detail+ ! f9d+s ( ! /udy4