,,ii #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #ejef ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,december #ag1 #bjbj,mr4 ,merkley introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation ,a ,,bill ,to require the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration to provide for ocean-based climate solutions to reduce carbon emissions and global warming1 to make coastal communities more resilient1 and to provide for the conservation and restoration of ocean and coastal habitats1 biodiversity1 and marine mammal and fish populations1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,ocean ,climate ,emergency ,action ,now ,act of #bjbj or the ,,ocean ,act of #bjbj4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4,,title ,i--,marine and ,coastal ,blue ,carbon,sec4 #aja4 ,blue ,carbon ,program4,sec4 #ajb4 ,national map of coastal and marine blue carbon ecosystems4,sec4 #ajc4 ,report on blue carbon in the ,united ,states4,sec4 #ajd4 ,blue ,carbon ,partnership ,grant ,program4,sec4 #aje4 ,integrated pilot programs to protect and restore degraded coastal blue carbon ecosystems4,sec4 #ajf4 ,interagency working group4,sec4 #ajg4 ,coastal carbon areas of significance4,sec4 #ajh4 ,smithsonian ,institution blue carbon activities4,sec4 #aji4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #aaj4 ,definitions4,,title ,,ii--,climate-,ready ,fisheries and ,buy ,american ,seafood,sec4 #bja4 ,sense of ,congress4,sec4 #bjb4 ,caught in the ,,usa4,sec4 #bjc4 ,eliminate fish subsidies in trade agreements4,sec4 #bjd4 ,climate and fisheries research and management program4,sec4 #bje4 ,climate-ready fisheries innovation program4,sec4 #bjf4 ,shifting ,stocks ,task ,force4,sec4 #bjg4 ,essential fish habitat consultation4,sec4 #bjh4 ,ocean ,aquaculture ,research and ,policy ,program4,,title ,,iii--,coastal ,zone ,management ,act amendments,sec4 #cja4 ,grants to further achievement of ,tribal coastal zone objectives4,sec4 #cjb4 ,eligibility of ,district of ,columbia for ,federal funding under the ,coastal ,zone ,management ,act of #aigb4,sec4 #cjc4 ,coastal and ,estuarine ,land ,conservation ,program4,sec4 #cjd4 ,coastal ,zone ,management ,fund4,sec4 #cje4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #cjf4 ,amendments to ,national ,estuarine ,research ,reserve ,system program4,,title ,,iv--,coastal ,resiliency and ,adaptation,sec4 #dja4 ,living ,shoreline ,grant ,program4,sec4 #djb4 ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration coastal resilience research grants4,sec4 #djc4 ,grants for recovering oysters4,sec4 #djd4 ,improvements to the ,national ,oceans and ,coastal ,security ,act4,sec4 #dje4 ,restoration grants for coastlines and fisheries4,sec4 #djf4 ,strategic ,climate ,change ,relocation ,initiative and ,program4,,title ,v--,ocean ,health3 ,ocean ,acidification and ,harmful ,algal ,blooms,subtitle ,a--,coastal ,communities ,ocean ,acidification ,sec4 #eja4 ,state and ,united ,states defined4,sec4 #ejb4 ,coastal community vulnerability assessment4,subtitle ,b--,ocean ,acidification ,prize ,competitions,sec4 #eaa4 ,prize competitions4,subtitle ,c--,coastal and ,ocean ,acidification ,stressors and ,threats ,research,sec4 #eba4 ,purposes4,sec4 #ebb4 ,definitions4,sec4 #ebc4 ,interagency working group4,sec4 #ebd4 ,strategic research plan4,sec4 #ebe4 ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ocean acidification activities4,sec4 #ebf4 ,national ,science ,foundation ocean acidification activities4,sec4 #ebg4 ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ocean acidification activities4,sec4 #ebh4 ,authorization of appropriations4,subtitle ,d--,south ,florida ,clean ,coastal ,waters ,sec4 #eca4 ,south ,florida harmful algal blooms and hypoxia assessment and action plan4,subtitle ,e--,protecting ,local ,communities from ,harmful ,algal ,blooms ,sec4 #eda4 ,algal blooms4,subtitle ,f--,harmful ,algal ,bloom ,essential ,forecasting ,sec4 #eea4 ,designating certain harmful algal bloom services as excepted services under the ,anti-,deficiency ,act4,sec4 #eeb4 ,centers of ,excellence in ,harmful ,algal ,bloom ,research1 ,prevention1 ,response1 and ,mitigation4,,title ,,vi--,national ,ocean ,policy1 ,data1 and ,coordinated ,website for ,grant ,programs,subtitle ,a--,regional ,ocean ,partnerships ,sec4 #fja4 ,findings2 sense of ,congress2 purposes4,sec4 #fjb4 ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships4,subtitle ,b--,data and ,scientific ,coordination,sec4 #faa4 ,increased coordination among agencies with respect to data and monitoring4,sec4 #fab4 ,interagency ,ocean ,exploration ,committee4,sec4 #fac4 ,committee on ,ocean ,policy4,sec4 #fad4 ,building data sources4,sec4 #fae4 ,national sea level rise risk analysis4,subtitle ,c--,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system ,sec4 #fba4 ,staggered terms for ,national ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system ,advisory ,committee4,sec4 #fbb4 ,integrated coastal and ocean observation system cooperative agreements4,sec4 #fbc4 ,reauthorization of ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system ,act of #bjji4,sec4 #fbd4 ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency-,oceans4,subtitle ,d--,centralized ,website for ,resiliency ,grants,sec4 #fca4 ,centralized website for resiliency grants4,,title ,,vii--,coastal ,wetlands,sec4 #gja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #gjb4 ,coastal and ,estuary ,resilience ,grant ,program4,sec4 #gjc4 ,data collection4,sec4 #gjd4 ,outreach and technical assistance4,sec4 #gje4 ,annual restoration and funding4,sec4 #gjf4 ,prevailing wage requirement4,sec4 #gjg4 ,department of the ,interior coastal wetland restoration2 funding4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 7#b7 ,exclusive economic zone ,the term exclusive economic zone means the zone established by ,presidential ,proclamation ,number #ejcj1 dated ,march #aj1 #aihc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adec note2 relating to the exclusive economic zone of the ,united ,states of ,america74 7#c7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given such term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#d7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a774 7#e7 ,national ,academies ,the term ,national ,academies means the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine4 7#f7 ,restorative ocean aquaculture ,the term restorative ocean aquaculture means ocean and coastal propagation of seaweed or shellfish farming that generates positive ecological and social impact4 7#g7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and the ,united ,states ,territories of ,american ,samoa1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 ,guam1 ,puerto ,rico1 and the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands4 7#h7 ,united ,states ,the term ,united ,states means the ,states1 collectively4 ,i ,marine and ,coastal ,blue ,carbon #aja4 ,blue ,carbon ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator shall establish and maintain a program1 to be known as the ,blue ,carbon ,program1 within the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration for the purposes of furthering conservation objectives for fish and wildlife habitat conservation and restoration and coastal resilience including the development of ways to incorporate ecosystem services from carbon storage into existing domestic and international policies1 programs1 and activities4 7b7 ,additional authority ,in conducting the ,program1 the ,administrator may enter into and perform such contracts1 leases1 grants1 or cooperative agreements as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this title on such terms as ,administrator considers appropriate4 7c7 ,consultation ,the ,administrator shall coordinate activities carried out under this section with the ,assistant ,administrator of the ,national ,marine ,fisheries ,service and the ,assistant ,administrator of the ,national ,ocean ,service4 7d7 ,activities ,the ,administrator shall lead the development and coordination of the strategic plan described in section #ajf7;e7 and conduct the following activities3 7#a7 ,collaborate with ,federal agencies1 the interagency working group1 ,state agencies1 ,indian ,tribes1 and non-governmental organizations on research1 restoration1 and protection efforts relating to blue carbon ecosystems4 7#b7 ,develop a database of blue carbon stocks and fluxes in the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,assist in exploration of the potential for a market for carbon credits for restoration initiatives1 including research and development of protocols4 7#d7 ,raise awareness of blue carbon ecosystems as a tool to further conservation objectives through education and extension activities4 7#e7 ,use existing models or develop new models to assess blue carbon storage potential that include quantification1 verifiability1 additionality as compared to a historical baseline1 and permanence of those benefits4 7#f7 ,quantify current total and net ecosystem carbon storage in coastal and marine areas4 7#g7 ,project future total and net ecosystem carbon storage under different scenarios influenced by human population growth1 sea level rise1 and other system-wide changes4 7#h7 ,develop and use protocols for inclusion of blue carbon projects in carbon markets4 7#i7 ,protect and restore habitats1 waters1 and organisms that are long-term carbon sinks or will be subject to habitat change as a result of climate change and development4 7#aj7 ,provide staff and technical expertise to the interagency working group4 7#aa7 ,quantify co-benefits1 including flood risk reduction1 habitat restoration for endangered and threatened species1 maintenance of biodiversity1 water quality improvements1 habitat maintenance and creation1 cycling of nutrients other than carbon1 and commercial and recreational fishing and boating benefits4 7#ab7 ,assess regional and national ecosystem and socioeconomic impacts of carbon sequestration and storage4 7#ac7 ,research variability1 long-term storage1 and innovative techniques for effective1 long-term1 natural ocean or coastal ecosystem-based carbon sequestration4 7#ad7 ,identify blue carbon hot spots4 7#ae7 ,assess legal issues of landownership in blue carbon markets1 and develop guidelines to help landowners navigate the requirements of such markets4 #ajb4 ,national map of coastal and marine blue carbon ecosystems 7a7 ,national map ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the interagency working group1 shall-- 7#a7 produce1 update every #c years1 and maintain a national map and inventory of coastal blue carbon ecosystems including-- 7,a7 with respect to each such ecosystem-- 7i7 the species and types of habitat in the ecosystem2 7ii7 the condition of such habitats including whether a habitat is degraded1 drained1 eutrophic1 or tidally restricted2 7iii7 type of public or private ownership and any protected status2 7iv7 the size of the ecosystem2 7v7 the salinity boundaries of the ecosystem2 7vi7 the tidal boundaries of the ecosystem2 7vii7 an assessment of carbon sequestration potential1 methane production1 and net greenhouse gas effects of the ecosystem1 including consideration of-- 7,i7 quantification2 7,,ii7 verifiability2 7,,iii7 additionality1 as compared to a historical baseline2 and 7,,iv7 permanence of those benefits2 7viii7 an assessment of the ecosystem co-benefits1 such as fish habitat for commercial1 recreational1 and ,tribal fisheries1 flood risk reduction1 wave stress1 storm protection1 shoreline stabilization1 public access1 water and air pollution filtration1 contributions to traditional and cultural practices1 and recreational use and benefits of the ecosystem2 7ix7 the potential for landward migration of the ecosystem as a result of sea level rise2 7x7 any upstream restrictions detrimental to the watershed process and conditions1 including dams1 dikes1 and levees2 7xi7 any upstream pollution sources that threaten the health of the ecosystem2 7xii7 proximity to aquaculture uses or lease areas2 and 7xiii7 a depiction of the effects of human stressors1 including the conversion of coastal blue carbon ecosystems to other land uses and the cause of such conversion2 and 7,b7 a depiction of the effects of climate change1 including sea level rise1 ocean acidification1 ocean warming1 and other environmental stressors on the sequestration rate1 carbon storage1 and potential of coastal blue carbon ecosystems2 and 7#b7 in carrying out paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 incorporate1 to the extent possible1 existing and future data collected through federally and ,state funded research1 including data collected from-- 7i7 the ,coastal ,change ,analysis ,program of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration2 7ii7 the ,national ,wetlands ,inventory of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service2 7iii7 the ,land,carbon program of the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey2 7iv7 the ,li,d,a,r information coordination and knowledge program of the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey and the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency2 7v7 the ,biological and ,environmental ,research program of the ,department of ,energy2 and 7vi7 the ,national ,coastal ,blue ,carbon ,assessment of the ,department of ,agriculture2 and 7,b7 engage regional experts for additional peer-reviewed data to ensure best available scientific information is incorporated4 7b7 ,use ,the interagency working group shall use the national map and inventory created pursuant to subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 to assess the existing and potential carbon sequestration of different coastal blue carbon ecosystems1 and account for any regional differences2 7#b7 to assess and quantify emissions from degraded and destroyed coastal blue carbon ecosystems2 7#c7 to develop regional assessments and to provide technical assistance to regional1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local government agencies1 regional information coordination entities 7as such term is defined in section #abcjc7f7 of the ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjb7f7771 and agencies1 organizations1 and other entities that support communities that may not have adequate resources1 including low-income communities1 communities of color1 ,tribal communities1 and rural communities2 7#d7 to assess degraded coastal blue carbon ecosystems and the potential of those ecosystems for restoration1 including developing scenario modeling to identify vulnerable land areas where management1 protection1 and restoration efforts should be focused1 including the potential for an ecosystem to migrate inland to adapt to sea level rise2 and 7#e7 produce predictions of coastal blue carbon ecosystems and carbon sequestration rates in the context of climate change1 environmental stressors1 and human stressors4 #ajc4 ,report on blue carbon in the ,united ,states ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act and every #b years thereafter1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with the interagency working group1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives a report containing the following3 7#a7 ,a summary of federally funded coastal and marine blue carbon ecosystem research1 monitoring1 preservation1 and restoration activities1 including the budget for each of those activities and a description of the progress made in advancing the national priorities established by the interagency working group4 7#b7 ,with respect to each blue carbon ecosystem1 the-- 7,a7 type2 7,b7 location2 and 7,c7 type of ownership1 delineated by private lands1 ,state lands1 ,tribal lands1 or ,federal4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the vulnerability of coastal and marine blue carbon ecosystems to climate impacts such as sea-level rise1 acidification1 and saltwater intrusion1 and other environmental and human stressors1 such as development1 water pollution1 and aquaculture4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the greatest anthropogenic threats to blue carbon ecosystems1 including the ,federal agency actions that have historically caused and presently cause great adverse effects on such ecosystems4 7#e7 ,an assessment of the carbon sequestration potential of blue carbon ecosystems and the probable changes to sequestration under climate change scenarios4 7#f7 ,an assessment of biophysical1 social1 and economic impediments1 including water storage and flood control structures1 to coastal blue carbon ecosystem protection and restoration and opportunities to restore and enhance the resilience and sequestration potential of blue carbon ecosystems4 7#g7 ,an assessment of aging or outdated artificial structures1 including dikes1 levees1 dams1 culverts1 water storage structures1 shoreline hardening projects1 impediments to fish passage1 and other infrastructure that impede the ecological or sequestration functions of blue carbon ecosystems and the feasibility of repairing1 retrofitting1 or removing such structures4 7#h7 ,an assessment of the economic1 social1 and environmental co-benefits that those blue carbon ecosystems provide including-- 7,a7 coastal protection from storms and flooding2 7,b7 tourism and recreational use2 7,c7 benefits to fisheries2 7,d7 nutrient removal2 7,e7 number of jobs that are directly or indirectly attributable to blue carbon ecosystems2 and 7,f7 total economic activity that is attributable to blue carbon ecosystems4 7#i7 ,an assessment of the social and economic makeup of the communities served by blue carbon ecosystems4 #ajd4 ,blue ,carbon ,partnership ,grant ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator shall establish a competitive grant program1 to be known as the ,blue ,carbon ,partnership ,grant ,program1 to1 beginning not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 provide funds to eligible recipients for projects that-- 7#a7 protect and restore blue carbon stocks1 oceanic blue carbon1 and coastal blue carbon ecosystems and increase the long-term carbon storage2 and 7#b7 contribute to priorities identified in the most recent strategic plan developed by the interagency working group under section #ajf7;e74 7b7 ,eligible recipients ,a person or entity is eligible to receive a grant under the grant program if such person or entity is-- 7#a7 a voluntary private landowner or group of landowners2 7#b7 a ,state agency responsible for managing natural resources or wildlife2 7#c7 an ,indian ,tribe2 7#d7 a unit of local government2 7#e7 a nonprofit organization or land trust2 7#f7 an institution of higher education2 or 7#g7 any group of entities described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f74 7c7 ,requirements ,in administering the grant program under this section1 the ,administrator shall use the criteria1 guidelines1 contracts1 reporting requirements1 and evaluation metrics developed by the interagency working group4 7d7 ,selection criteria ,in evaluating applications for the grant program from eligible recipients1 the ,administrator shall give priority to proposed eligible restoration activities that would-- 7#a7 result in long-term protection and sequestration of carbon stored in coastal and marine environments2 and 7#b7 7,a7 protect key habitats for fish1 wildlife1 and the maintenance of biodiversity2 7,b7 provide coastal protection from development1 storms1 flooding1 and land-based pollution2 7,c7 protect coastal resources of national1 historical1 and cultural significance2 7,d7 benefit communities of color1 low-income communities1 ,tribal or ,indigenous communities1 or rural communities2 or 7,e7 capitalize on existing established public-private partnerships4 7e7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,report required ,the ,administrator shall submit annually to ,congress a report containing a ,state-by-,state analysis of-- 7,a7 the total number of acres of land or water protected or restored through fee title acquisition1 easement1 restoration or other activities under the grant program2 7,b7 the status of restoration projects under the grant program2 and 7,c7 the amount of blue carbon captured or protected over a #ajj-year time period as a result of the grant program4 7#b7 ,public availability of report ,the ,administrator shall make available to the public each report required by paragraph 7#a74 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator #bjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba to #bjbe to carry out this section4 #aje4 ,integrated pilot programs to protect and restore degraded coastal blue carbon ecosystems ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 establish integrated pilot programs that-- 7,a7 develop best management practices1 including design criteria and performance functions1 for coastal and marine blue carbon ecosystem restoration1 nature-based adaptation strategies1 living shoreline projects1 and landward progression or migration of coastal blue carbon ecosystems2 and 7,b7 identify potential barriers to restoration efforts2 7#b7 ensure that the pilot programs-- 7,a7 cover geographically1 ecologically1 culturally1 and economically representative locations with significant ecological1 economic1 and social benefits2 and 7,b7 maximize potential for long-term carbon storage2 7#c7 establish a procedure for reviewing applications for the pilot programs1 taking into account-- 7,a7 quantification2 7,b7 verifiability2 7,c7 additionality1 as compared to a historical baseline2 and 7,d7 permanence of those benefits2 7#d7 ensure1 through consultation with the interagency working group1 that the goals1 metrics1 monitoring1 and outcomes of the pilot programs are communicated to the appropriate ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments1 and to the general public2 and 7#e7 coordinate with relevant ,federal agencies on the interagency working group to prevent unnecessary duplication of effort among ,federal agencies and departments with respect to protection and restoration programs4 #ajf4 ,interagency working group 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,subcommittee on ,ocean ,science and ,technology of the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council shall establish an interagency working group to be known as the ,interagency ,working ,group on ,coastal and ,marine ,blue ,carbon4 7b7 ,purposes ,the interagency working group shall-- 7#a7 oversee the development of and updates to a national map1 including ,united ,states ,territories1 of coastal and marine blue carbon ecosystems1 including habitat types1 with a regional focus in analysis that is usable for local level protection planning and restoration2 7#b7 use such map to inform the ,administrator of the creation by the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency of the annual ,inventory of ,united ,states ,greenhouse ,gas ,emissions and ,sinks2 7#c7 establish national coastal and marine blue carbon ecosystem restoration priorities1 including an assessment of current ,federal funding being used for restoration and conservation efforts2 7#d7 assess the biophysical1 social1 statutory1 regulatory1 and economic impediments to coastal and marine blue carbon ecosystem protection and restoration2 7#e7 study the effects of climate change and environmental and human stressors on carbon sequestration rates2 7#f7 identify priority blue carbon ecosystems for protection2 7#g7 develop a national strategy for foundational science necessary to study1 synthesize1 and evaluate the effects of climate change and environmental and human stressors on sequestration rates and capabilities of marine blue carbon and coastal blue carbon ecosystems protection2 7#h7 develop an assessment of current legal authorities to protect and restore blue carbon ecosystems and make recommendations for additional authorities if current authorities are determined to be insufficient2 and 7#i7 ensure the continuity1 use1 and interoperability of data assets through the ,coastal ,carbon ,data ,clearinghouse of the ,smithsonian ,institution4 7c7 ,membership ,the interagency working group shall be comprised of representatives of the following3 7#a7 ,the ,administrator4 7#b7 ,the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#c7 ,the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation4 7#d7 ,the ,administrator of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration4 7#e7 ,the ,director of the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey4 7#f7 ,the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service4 7#g7 ,the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service4 7#h7 ,the ,director of the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs4 7#i7 ,the ,secretary of the ,smithsonian ,institution4 7#aj7 ,the ,chief of ,engineers of the ,army ,corps of ,engineers4 7#aa7 ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#ab7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#ac7 ,the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7#ad7 ,the ,secretary of ,state4 7#ae7 ,the ,secretary of ,energy4 7#af7 ,the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development4 7#ag7 ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency4 7#ah7 ,the ,chair of the ,council on ,environmental ,quality4 7d7 ,chair ,the interagency working group shall be chaired by the ,administrator4 7e7 ,strategic plan 7#a7 ,in general ,the interagency working group shall create a strategic plan for ,federal investments in basic research1 development1 demonstration1 long-term monitoring and stewardship1 and deployment of coastal blue carbon ecosystem and marine blue carbon projects for the #e-year period beginning on the date that is #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,the plan shall include-- 7,a7 an assessment of the use of existing ,federal programs to protect1 restore1 enhance1 and preserve coastal blue carbon ecosystems2 7,b7 an analysis of potential sea level rise migration corridors for blue carbon ecosystems2 7,c7 an analysis of anticipated fish and wildlife uses of blue carbon ecosystems2 and 7,d7 identification of priority strategies and investments for preserving1 restoring1 and enhancing the resilience and carbon sequestration potential of such blue carbon ecosystems4 7#b7 ,timing ,the interagency working group shall-- 7,a7 submit the strategic plan under paragraph 7#a7 to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives on a date that is not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 submit a revised version of such plan to such committees every #e years thereafter4 7#c7 ,federal ,register ,not less than #ij days before the strategic plan1 or any revision thereof1 is submitted under paragraph 7#b71 the interagency working group shall publish such plan or revision in the ,federal ,register and solicit public comments on such plan or revision for a period of not less than #fj days4 #ajg4 ,coastal carbon areas of significance 7a7 ,designation ,the ,administrator1 consistent with this section1 shall designate as a coastal carbon area of significance any area that is-- 7#a7 in the coastal zone 7as such term is defined in section #cjd of the ,coastal ,zone ,management ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adec771 in territorial waters of the ,united ,states1 or in the exclusive economic zone2 and 7#b7 the location of water1 a substrate1 or an ecosystem that-- 7,a7 provides for long-term storage and sequestration of significant amounts of ecosystem carbon2 and 7,b7 7i7 limits erosion and future landward migration2 7ii7 provides a buffer against storm surge1 especially for communities of color1 low-income communities1 and ,tribal and ,indigenous communities2 7iii7 provides a spawning1 breeding1 feeding1 or nesting habitat for wildlife2 or 7iv7 is estuarine habitat designated as essential fish habitat under the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahja et seq474 7b7 ,guidelines ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the interagency working group1 shall1 not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 establish by regulation guidelines based on the best available science to describe and identify coastal carbon areas of significance and measures to ensure the protection of coastal carbon areas of significance4 7c7 ,review and update ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the interagency working group1 shall review and update guidelines established under subsection 7b7 not less frequently than once every #e years or when new information warrants such an update4 7d7 ,schedule ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the interagency working group1 shall-- 7#a7 establish a schedule for the identification of coastal carbon areas of significance under subsection 7b7 and for reviews and updates under subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 make initial designations of a coastal carbon area of significance in each coastal ,state not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,recommendations and information ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the interagency working group1 shall1 with respect to each coastal carbon area of significance1 provide recommendations and information regarding the adverse impacts and threats to the carbon storage1 ecosystem services1 and habitat capacity of the area1 and the actions that should be considered to avoid adverse impacts and ensure the conservation and enhancement of that area4 7f7 ,programs administered by the ,secretary of ,commerce ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the interagency working group1 shall use programs administered by the ,secretary of ,commerce to carry out this section and ensure the conservation and enhancement of each coastal carbon area of significance4 7g7 ,requirements for ,federal actions ,with respect to any proposed agency action that has the potential to cause an adverse impact on the carbon storage1 ecosystem services1 or habitat capacity of any coastal carbon area of significance1 each ,federal agency shall comply with the following requirements3 7#a7 ,notification ,such ,federal agency shall notify the ,administrator of such proposed agency action4 7#b7 ,determination of adverse impact ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the proposing agency and subject to public comment1 shall determine whether the proposed agency action will cause an adverse impact on the carbon storage1 ecosystem1 or habitat of a coastal carbon area of significance4 7#c7 ,alternative ,with respect to any proposed action the ,administrator determines will have an adverse impact under paragraph 7#b71 the proposing agency1 in consultation with the ,administrator1 shall determine whether there is an alternative action that would prevent such adverse impact and fulfill the purpose of the proposed action4 ,the proposing agency shall not take an action that would cause an adverse impact if an alternative that would not cause such adverse impact is available and would fulfill the purpose of such action4 7#d7 ,carbon storage offsets ,with respect to a proposed action for which the agency determines no alternative is available under paragraph 7#c71 the proposing agency shall-- 7,a7 in consultation with the ,administrator1 take measures to minimize and mitigate such adverse impact2 7,b7 take such action as the ,administrator determines necessary to create a coastal or marine blue carbon ecosystem storage offset that1 taken in conjunction with the proposed action1 results in a long term net increase in carbon storage1 lasting an equivalent time period as the carbon storage lost by the adverse impact2 7,c7 demonstrate quantitatively1 using the best available science1 that the carbon storage offset will result in a net increase in ecological carbon storage and is located in close proximity to the original site to keep the affected communities whole2 7,d7 maintain such carbon storage offset for a period of time to be determined by the ,administrator but not less than #ajj years2 and 7,e7 publish the agency's proposed course of mitigation in the ,federal ,register for public notice and comment4 7h7 ,requirement for authorization or appropriation ,any requests for a new authorization or appropriation from a ,federal agency transmitted to the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall include1 if such authorization or appropriation may affect a coastal carbon area of significance1 a certification that such agency will use such authorization or appropriation in compliance with this section4 7i7 ,required restrictions ,a ,federal agency may not enter into a lease1 easement1 right-of-way1 or sale of any land designated as a coastal carbon area of significance unless such agency attaches appropriate restrictions to the use of the property to protect the coastal carbon area of significance4 7j7 ,exception ,preparation1 revision1 implementation1 or enforcement of a fishery management plan under the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahja et seq47 that applies to an area that is subject to a prohibition on all bottom-tending fishing gear shall not be treated as an action that is subject to subsection 7g74 #ajh4 ,smithsonian ,institution blue carbon activities 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,smithsonian ,institution1 in coordination with the ,administrator and the interagency working group1 shall provide for the long-term stewardship1 continuity1 use1 and interoperability of1 and access to1 data relating to coastal blue carbon ecosystems and national mapping1 including ,united ,states ,territories and ,tribal lands1 by supporting the maintenance of the ,coastal ,carbon ,data ,clearinghouse operated by the ,smithsonian ,environmental ,research ,center4 7b7 ,coastal ,carbon ,data ,clearinghouse duties ,acting through the ,coastal ,carbon ,data ,clearinghouse1 the ,secretary of the ,smithsonian ,institution1 in coordination with the ,administrator and interagency working group1 shall process1 store1 archive1 provide access to1 and incorporate to the extent possible1 all coastal and marine blue carbon data collected through federally funded research by a ,federal agency1 ,state1 local agency1 ,indian ,tribe1 academic scientist1 or other relevant entity4 7c7 ,global and national data assets ,the ,secretary of the ,smithsonian ,institution1 in coordination with the ,administrator and the interagency working group1 shall ensure that existing global and national data assets are incorporated into the ,coastal ,carbon ,data ,clearinghouse to the greatest extent possible4 7d7 ,establishment of standards1 protocols1 and procedures ,the ,secretary of the ,smithsonian ,institution1 in coordination with the ,administrator and the interagency working group1 shall establish standards1 protocols1 and procedures for the processing1 storing1 archiving1 and providing access to data in the ,coastal ,carbon ,data ,clearinghouse and best practices for sharing such data with ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments1 coastal stakeholders1 non-,federal resource managers1 and academia4 ,the ,administrator shall publish1 update1 and keep current such data on a publicly available website4 7e7 ,digital tools and resources ,the ,secretary of the ,smithsonian ,institution1 in coordination with the ,administrator and the interagency working group1 shall develop digital tools and resources to support the public use of the ,coastal ,carbon ,data ,clearinghouse4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of the ,smithsonian ,institution #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe to carry out this section4 #aji4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator #ej1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjba to #bjbe to carry out this title4 #aaj4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,blue carbon stocks ,the term blue carbon stocks means terrestrial and marine vegetation and underlying sediment that has the capacity to sequester and store atmospheric carbon4 7#b7 ,coastal blue carbon ecosystem ,the term coastal blue carbon ecosystem means vegetated coastal habitats including mangroves1 tidal marshes1 seagrasses1 kelp forests1 and other tidal or salt-water wetlands that have the capacity to sequester carbon from the atmosphere for a period of not less than #ajj years4 7#c7 ,coastal carbon area of significance ,the term coastal carbon area of significance means any area designated by the ,administrator under section #ajg as a coastal carbon area of significance4 7#d7 ,grant program ,the term grant program means the ,blue ,carbon ,partnership ,grant ,program established under section #ajd4 7#e7 ,interagency working group ,the term interagency working group means the ,interagency ,working ,group on ,coastal and ,marine ,blue ,carbon established under section #ajf4 7#f7 ,marine blue carbon ,the term marine blue carbon means the sequestration of carbon in pelagic and deep sea ecosystems1 including in sediments and through the ecosystem impacts of increased biomass of large marine wildlife4 7#g7 ,marine blue carbon ecosystem ,the term marine blue carbon ecosystem means habitats that support marine blue carbon4 7#h7 ,program ,the term ,program means the ,blue ,carbon ,program established under section #aja7;a74 ,,ii ,climate-,ready ,fisheries and ,buy ,american ,seafood #bja4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,american wild-caught seafood is integral to the ,nation's food supply and to ,american food security2 7#b7 the seafood supply chain is often long and complex2 7#c7 ,american caught and ,american-processed seafood can be a sustainable healthy source of protein and micronutrients2 7#d7 fresh1 frozen1 dried1 and canned domestic seafood can be produced1 processed1 and transported in a manner that has a low carbon footprint2 7#e7 marine species that are small1 at lower trophic levels1 and pelagic typically have the smallest carbon footprint2 and 7#f7 therefore1 any executive agency that purchases seafood products should1 to the extent practicable1 buy local ,american-caught or ,american-harvested and ,american-processed seafood products from fisheries that are not overfished or experiencing overfishing in order to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the supply chain of seafood products4 #bjb4 ,caught in the ,,usa ,section #b7;c77#a7 of the ,act of ,august #aa1 #aici 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gac;c-#c7;c77#a77 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary shall make grants from the fund established under subsection 7b7 to-- 7,a7 assist persons in carrying out research and development projects addressed to any aspect of ,united ,states fisheries1 including harvesting1 processing1 marketing1 and associated infrastructures2 or 7,b7 assist persons to market and promote the consumption of-- 7i7 local or domestic fishery products2 7ii7 environmentally- and climate-friendly fishery products that minimize bycatch and impacts on marine mammals2 7iii7 invasive species2 or 7iv7 well-managed but less known species4 4 #bjc4 ,eliminate fish subsidies in trade agreements 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajb7;b7 of the ,bipartisan ,congressional ,trade ,priorities and ,accountability ,act of #bjae 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #dbja7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bc7 ,fish subsidies ,the principal negotiating objectives of the ,united ,states with respect to fish subsidies are the following3 7,a7 ,to eliminate subsidies that contribute to overcapacity1 overfishing1 or illegal1 unreported1 and unregulated fishing1 such as subsidies that-- 7i7 increase the marine fishing capacity of fishing vessels or support the acquisition of equipment that increases the ability of fishing vessels to find fish2 7ii7 support the construction of fishing vessels1 importation of fishing vessels1 or government repurchase of fishing vessels outside of a binding and effective fishing capacity reduction program that includes the corresponding elimination of fishing rights and a binding and effective prohibition on the reuse of vessels for fishing to increase capacity in any fishery2 7iii7 affect fish stocks in any fishery-- 7,i7 in an overfished or worse condition2 7,,ii7 whose stock levels are declining2 or 7,,iii7 whose stock level status remains unknown2 7iv7 are provided to fishing enterprises engaged in long-distance fishing1 either on the high seas or in the exclusive economic zone of a third country2 7v7 support the transfer or reflagging of fishing vessels to third countries1 including through the creation of joint ventures with partners of those countries2 7vi7 are provided to the fishing enterprises or to owners or operators of vessels that have been determined to have engaged in illegal1 unreported1 and unregulated fishing by a coastal ,state or a regional fisheries management organization2 or 7vii7 reduce fuel1 insurance1 or other operating costs solely for fishing enterprises4 7,b7 ,to require parties to trade agreements-- 7i7 to report to an environmental affairs committee established under the agreement1 on an annual basis1 all marine fishing-related subsidies provided by the parties1 including fleet capacity and trade data concerning the fisheries that the subsidies affect2 7ii7 to establish an independent body to make annual assessments of the health of fish stocks in each domestic fishery and report such assessments to such environmental affairs committee2 7iii7 with respect to shared or international fisheries in which each party is involved in fishing activities1 to commit to cooperating with third countries1 regional fisheries management organizations1 and assessment bodies in annual assessments of the health of fish stocks in such fisheries2 and 7iv7 to certify to such environmental affairs committee that they have made and continue to make adequate progress toward the goal of protecting and conserving1 through well-connected and effective system of protected areas and other effective area-based conservation measures1 at least #cj percent of the planet by #bjcj1 with the focus on areas particularly important for biodiversity4 7,c7 ,to require parties to trade agreements that are also members of the ,world ,trade ,organization to work collaboratively at the ,organization to establish and maintain robust disciplines on fisheries subsidies4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 take effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 apply with respect to negotiations for trade agreements subject to the provisions of section #ajc of the ,bipartisan ,congressional ,trade ,priorities and ,accountability ,act of #bjae 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #dbjb7 entered into on or after such date of enactment4 #bjd4 ,climate and fisheries research and management program ,title ,,iv of the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahha et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #dji4 ,climate and fisheries research and management program 7a7 ,establishment of the program ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with appropriate ,regional ,fishery ,management ,councils and in coordination with other ,federal agencies and educational institutions1 shall establish a program to identify1 develop1 and implement adaptive strategies1 consistent with the requirements of this ,act1 to improve the management of fisheries under current and anticipated impacts of climate change4 ,in administering such program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 expand and improve fisheries science1 monitoring1 and data collection in order to support and promote integrated1 climate-informed fishery management and ensure that the requirements of this ,act are met under changing climatic conditions2 7#b7 prepare and adapt fishery management for climate change by promoting a precautionary approach to management and supporting the development and use of relevant science and management tools1 including forecasting1 risk assessment1 scenario planning1 coupled climate and ecosystem modeling1 and management strategy evaluation2 7#c7 improve agency understanding of stock shifts to inform catch advice1 resolve jurisdictional issues1 and support achievement of conservation mandates in the face of shifting stocks2 7#d7 promote the use of climate-informed stock assessments2 7#e7 provide guidance on the use of climate-responsive control rules in fishery management2 7#f7 promote management approaches that increase resilience to current and anticipated climate impacts in managed species and marine ecosystems1 including by coordinating with and advancing programs to protect genetic diversity and age structure1 protect marine habitat1 minimize and better account for bycatch1 and incorporating into management the ecological role of forage fish in the marine food web2 7#g7 increase understanding of the socioeconomic impacts of climate change on fishing participants and related industries2 7#h7 coordinate within the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration on issues related to climate change and fisheries1 including on data needs and availability2 7#i7 ensure that the research1 resource management1 and expenditures to prepare fisheries for climate change promote racial and socioeconomic equity with respect to environmental and economic outcomes across fisheries and regions2 7#aj7 promote the incorporation of climate change into fisheries management at regional fishery management organizations and other international bodies2 and 7#aa7 advance other climate change fishery science and management as appropriate4 7b7 ,evaluation ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,councils1 shall1 not later than #c years after the date of enactment of the ,ocean ,climate ,emergency ,action ,now ,act of #bjbj and every #c years thereafter1 conduct an independent review that will be provided to ,congress and the public on the results of the program1 including-- 7#a7 steps taken to modify or enhance research and data collection programs to better understand the effects of climate change on fishery resources2 7#b7 steps taken to evaluate various management strategies in the context of future climate scenarios2 7#c7 how tools and solutions identified by the program have been or will be implemented in fishery science and management2 and 7#d7 the degree to which equity in outcomes of fulfilling programmatic duties was achieved as required by subsection 7a77#i74 4 #bje4 ,climate-ready fisheries innovation program 7a7 ,climate-,ready fisheries innovation program ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall establish a program1 including grants1 to develop innovative tools and approaches designed to increase the adaptive capacity of fishery management to the impacts of climate change4 ,in administering such program1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 develop science and management approaches that address regional and national priorities to improve the conservation and management of fishery resources under current and anticipated climate impacts2 7#b7 provide for routine consultation with fishery managers and scientists in order to maximize opportunities to incorporate results of the program in fishery management actions2 7#c7 promote adoption of methods developed under the program in fishery management plans developed by the ,regional ,fishery ,management ,councils2 7#d7 provide information and outreach to the private sector and academic sector to encourage development of tools and approaches to manage the effects of climate change on fisheries2 and 7#e7 provide information and outreach to fishery participants to increase understanding of and encourage adoption and use of tools and approaches developed under the program4 7b7 ,coordination of the program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall establish a process to ensure coordination with and outreach to-- 7,a7 regional offices and science centers of the ,national ,marine ,fisheries ,service2 7,b7 the ,regional ,fishery ,management ,councils2 7,c7 the scientific and statistical committees of such ,fishery ,management ,councils2 and 7,d7 other relevant programs1 including the cooperative research and management program under section #cah of the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfg71 the ,integrated ,ocean ,observing ,system1 and programs within the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration designed to address ocean acidification4 7#b7 ,identification ,the coordination described in paragraph 7#a7 shall include identification of multi-year research priorities to study and understand the current and anticipated impacts of climate change on fisheries1 fisheries interactions1 habitats1 fishery participants1 fisheries science and monitoring1 or other relevant priority4 ,such priorities shall be routinely reviewed in a timeframe not to exceed #e years and updated as necessary4 7c7 ,report ,every #b years1 beginning #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall transmit a report to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives that-- 7#a7 describes funding provided to implement this section2 7#b7 includes descriptions of and developments in tools and approaches achieved under this section2 7#c7 describes how and in which fisheries these tools and approaches have been implemented2 and 7#d7 describes improvements in fishery climate-readiness associated with implementing this section1 as well as proposals to address remaining problems4 #bjf4 ,shifting ,stocks ,task ,force 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator shall establish1 not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 a task force to be known as the ,shifting ,stocks ,task ,force consisting of #aj members1 including #a member recommended by each of #h ,regional ,fishery ,management ,councils and the ,highly ,migratory ,species ,advisory ,panel and the ,administrator or their designee4 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,terms ,except as provided by paragraph 7#b71 terms of appointed members of the ,shifting ,stocks ,task ,force shall be staggered1 shall be #b years in duration1 and no member shall serve more than #c terms4 7#b7 ,vacancy ,any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of that term4 7#c7 ,criteria for appointment ,members appointed to the ,shifting ,stocks ,task ,force shall be ,federal employees1 ,state employees1 ,tribal and ,indigenous representatives1 academics1 or independent experts1 shall have strong scientific or technical credentials and experience1 and shall not include members of the ,regional ,fishery ,management ,councils4 7#d7 ,travel expenses ,each member of the ,shifting ,stocks ,task ,force shall receive travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 in accordance with applicable provisions under subchapter ,i of chapter #eg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,chairperson ,the chairperson of the ,shifting ,stocks ,task ,force shall be elected by the members4 7c7 ,meetings ,the ,shifting ,stocks ,task ,force shall meet not less than #d times annually4 7d7 ,staff support ,upon request of the ,shifting ,stocks ,task ,force1 the ,administrator may detail on a reimbursable basis personnel to the ,shifting ,stocks ,task ,force to assist such ,task ,force4 7e7 ,development of criteria ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,shifting ,stocks ,task ,force shall develop1 in consultation with the ,administrator and the ,regional ,fishery ,management ,councils1 science-based decision-making criteria to make jurisdiction1 allocation1 and fishery management decisions that minimize the risk of overfishing and maximize stock and ecosystem resilience to the effects of climate change1 are consistent with the national standards1 the other provisions of the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahja et seq471 regulations implementing recommendations by international organizations in which the ,united ,states participates 7including but not limited to closed areas1 quotas1 and size limits71 and any other applicable law4 7f7 ,recommendations ,the ,shifting ,stocks ,task ,force shall make recommendations to the ,administrator and to the ,regional ,fishery ,management ,councils recommendations for the allocation and distribution of fishing privileges based on the criteria developed under subsection 7e74 7g7 ,petitions ,any member of the public may submit a petition to request the review of potentially shifting stock4 ,in order to be eligible for consideration1 a petition shall include sufficiently descriptive information regarding the stock or stocks in question1 the jurisdiction or allocation concerns1 and any other relevant information4 7h7 ,petition review and recommendation 7#a7 ,determination of sufficient information ,upon receipt of a petition under subsection 7g71 the ,shifting ,stocks ,task ,force shall1 not later than #fj days after the date of such receipt1 determine by majority vote whether the petition contains sufficient information to show that a substantial shift in the distribution of a stock has occurred4 7#b7 ,review process ,if the ,shifting ,stocks ,task ,force makes a determination under paragraph 7#a7 that a petition contains sufficient information1 the ,shifting ,stocks ,task ,force shall review such petition4 ,such review shall include-- 7,a7 a public hearing in the affected region2 and 7,b7 a public notice and comment period of not less than #ij days4 7#c7 ,written recommendation ,upon completion of a review under paragraph 7#b71 the ,shifting ,stocks ,task ,force shall-- 7,a7 determine which ,regional ,fishery ,management ,council's or ,councils' geographic area of authority the fishery is located in2 and 7,b7 submit to the ,administrator1 each affected ,regional ,fishery ,management ,council1 and the petitioner written recommendations for allocation and distribution of fishing privileges within the fishery4 7#d7 ,response ,upon receipt of a recommendation from the ,shifting ,stocks ,task ,force under paragraph 7#c71 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 begin consultation with the affected ,regional ,fishery ,management ,council regarding necessary changes to fishery management plans2 and 7,b7 not later than #ahj days after the date of receipt of the ,shifting ,stocks ,task ,force's recommendation1 ensure that a compliant fishery management plan that fully accounts for the best available science on shifting stocks and the recommendations of the ,shifting ,stocks ,task ,force is created1 published1 and implemented4 7#e7 ,publication ,the ,shifting ,stocks ,task ,force shall publish on the internet each petition received under this section1 the determination as made under paragraph 7#a71 and any written recommendations produced under paragraph 7#c74 #bjg4 ,essential fish habitat consultation ,section #cje7;b7 of the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahee7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 by inserting every #e years after updating2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 changes to habitat1 in part due to climate change1 after evidence2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a77;,d71 by inserting and such agencies shall take action after agencies2 and 7#c7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d7 and inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,consultations regarding ,federal agency action with adverse effects on essential fish habitat 7,a7 ,requirement to avoid or mitigate adverse effects 7i7 ,essential fish habitat ,with respect to any ,federal agency action that may have an adverse affect on essential fish habitat1 each such ,federal agency shall1 in consultation with the ,secretary1 ensure that any action authorized1 funded1 or undertaken by such agency avoids the adverse effect of such action on essential fish habitat or1 to the extent that the adverse effect cannot be avoided1 the agency shall minimize and mitigate the adverse effect4 7ii7 ,habitat area of particular concern ,no ,federal agency may authorize1 fund1 or undertake an action if such agency determines1 in consultation with the ,secretary1 that such action would have an adverse effect on a habitat area of particular concern4 7,b7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall establish regulations for the consultation process required by subparagraph 7,a71 including to ensure that recommendations made by the ,secretary pursuant to such subparagraph would result in the avoidance1 if possible1 of adverse effects on essential fish habitat and1 if avoidance is not possible1 the minimization and mitigation of any such adverse effects4 7#c7 ,information to council ,the ,secretary shall inform each affected ,council of any consultation carried out under paragraph 7#b71 including information on the proposed action and any potential adverse effects1 and each affected ,council-- 7,a7 may comment on and make recommendations to the ,secretary and any ,federal or ,state agency concerning the underlying action if1 in the view of the ,council1 such action may affect the habitat of a fishery resource under the authority of such ,council2 and 7,b7 shall comment on and make recommendations to the ,secretary and any ,federal or ,state agency concerning the underlying action if1 in the view of the ,council1 such action is likely to adversely affect the habitat of an anadromous fishery resource under the authority of such ,council4 7#d7 ,information from other sources 7,a7 ,receipt of information ,if the ,secretary receives information from any source and determines that an action taken1 funded1 or authorized or proposed to be taken1 funded1 or authorized by a ,state or ,federal agency may have an adverse effect on an essential fish habitat identified under this ,act1 the ,secretary shall recommend to such agency measures that avoid such adverse effects and minimize or mitigate such adverse effects that cannot be avoided4 7,b7 ,required response ,not later than #cj days after receiving a recommendation under subparagraph 7,a71 a ,federal1 ,state1 or local agency shall provide a detailed response in writing to any ,council comment under paragraph 7#c7 and the ,secretary regarding the matter4 ,the response shall include a description of measures proposed by the agency for avoiding the adverse effects1 or to the extent the adverse effects cannot be avoided1 mitigating the adverse effects of the action on such essential fish habitat4 ,in the case of a response that is inconsistent with the recommendations of the ,secretary1 the ,federal agency shall explain how the alternative measures proposed will avoid the adverse effects of such action on essential fish habitat or1 to the extent that adverse effects cannot be avoided1 mitigate the adverse effects4 7,c7 ,publication ,the ,secretary shall make available to the public-- 7i7 any recommendation made under subparagraph 7,a7 on the date on which such recommendation is made2 and 7ii7 any response made by an agency under subparagraph 7,b7 on the date on which such response is received4 7#e7 ,habitat area of particular concern ,in this subsection1 the term habitat area of particular concern means a specific type of area that is a part of or within an essential fish habitat that-- 7,a7 provides an important ecological function1 including for maintaining and restoring the biomass1 demographic1 spatial1 or genetic characteristics of fish populations2 7,b7 is sensitive to human-induced environmental degradation2 7,c7 is or will be significantly stressed by human activities2 7,d7 due to prevailing or anticipated future environmental conditions1 is or may become important to the health of managed species2 or 7,e7 is rare4 4 #bjh4 ,ocean ,aquaculture ,research and ,policy ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator shall establish an ,ocean ,aquaculture ,research and ,policy ,program to address opportunities1 challenges1 and innovation in restorative ocean aquaculture development1 siting1 and operations in the coastal waters and exclusive economic zone through-- 7#a7 investment in research and technical assistance to ensure adverse impacts to the marine environment can be fully understood1 anticipated1 accounted for1 and avoided and impacts to wild-capture fisheries and marine wildlife are minimized during the species selection1 design1 development1 siting1 and operation of aquaculture facilities2 and 7#b7 the development and application of best management practices to ensure the species selection1 design1 development1 siting1 and operation of restorative ocean aquaculture maximizes potential benefits while minimizing potential adverse impacts to the marine environment and wild-capture fisheries4 7b7 ,use of existing programs ,the ,administrator shall use existing grant and research programs to support the design1 development1 siting1 and operation of restorative ocean aquaculture using best management practices to maximize potential benefits and minimize potential adverse impacts to the marine environment4 7c7 ,prioritization in other programs ,in carrying out other programs relating to aquaculture research and development1 the ,administrator shall prioritize restorative ocean aquaculture1 including in carrying out-- 7#a7 the ,small ,business ,innovation ,research ,program of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration2 7#b7 the ,national ,sea ,grant ,college ,program2 and 7#c7 section #b of the ,act of ,august #aa1 #aici 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gac;c-#c74 7d7 ,prioritization within the program ,in carrying out this section1 the ,administrator shall prioritize support for research and technology development that includes-- 7#a7 design analyses of restorative aquaculture systems to maximize ecosystem benefits while avoiding adverse impacts to the marine environment and wild-capture fisheries and marine wildlife2 7#b7 spatial analyses to understand and evaluate where siting of restorative aquaculture can minimize adverse impacts to migratory birds and waterbirds1 marine birds and mammals1 endangered species1 and other aspects of the marine ecosystem2 7#c7 monitoring both the individual and cumulative environmental impacts of current and proposed small scale aquaculture operations to inform potential impacts of large-scale operations and siting2 7#d7 offshore monitoring1 remediation1 and mitigation technology development2 and 7#e7 understanding and preparing for impacts that climate change may have on design development1 siting1 and operations of restorative aquaculture facilities and the marine environment4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,national ,academies shall submit to the ,administrator and to ,congress a report that reviews1 compiles1 and synthesizes existing technologies and assessments of restorative ocean aquaculture to further inform ongoing research and technical assistance funded under subsection 7c74 7f7 ,content ,the report required by subsection 7e7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a quantitative assessment of the capacity for sequestering and storing significant amounts of carbon from the atmosphere and ocean to mitigate the impacts of climate change4 7#b7 ,a comprehensive assessment of the blue carbon potential for an aquaculture project1 including its potential environmental impacts1 including cumulative impacts1 to native marine species and marine habitat and the potential adverse wildlife interactions likely to result from the use of restorative aquaculture technologies in use or under development worldwide4 7#c7 ,a comprehensive assessment of the potential impacts1 including cumulative impacts1 to wild-capture fisheries and marine wildlife and the productivity thereof likely to result from the use of restorative aquaculture technologies in use or under development worldwide4 7#d7 ,an assessment of any known ecosystems services that have been derived from restorative ocean aquaculture and design1 including siting and size parameters that maximize those benefits4 7#e7 ,a detailed discussion of the mitigation measures available currently to reduce any negative environmental or wild-capture fisheries and marine wildlife impacts identified and their degree of efficacy1 as well as the real-time facility monitoring options available4 7#f7 ,recommendations of regionally relevant siting1 installation1 and operations standards necessary to ensure that restorative ocean aquaculture facilities are developed and operated in a manner which minimizes impacts to the marine environment and avoids and minimizes harmful interactions with marine wildlife and habitat or conflict with other existing ocean-user groups4 7#g7 ,economic analysis identifying the potential benefits and impacts to commercial and recreational fishing and ocean recreation industries resulting from restorative ocean aquaculture4 7#h7 ,recommendations for further research and assessments that should be supported4 7#i7 ,a sustainability classification system to assess the various types of restorative aquaculture on a range of life cycle ecological and social benefits and provides a composite score with which to rank such types of restorative aquaculture4 ,,iii ,coastal ,zone ,management ,act amendments #cja4 ,grants to further achievement of ,tribal coastal zone objectives 7a7 ,grants authorized ,the ,coastal ,zone ,management ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adea et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cbj4 ,grants to further achievement of ,tribal coastal zone objectives 7a7 ,grants authorized ,the ,secretary may award competitive grants to ,indian ,tribes to further achievement of the objectives of such a ,tribe for such ,tribe's ,tribal coastal zone4 7b7 ,cost share 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,federal share of the cost of any activity carried out with a grant under this section shall be-- 7,a7 in the case of a grant of less than #bjj1jjj1 #ajj percent of such cost2 and 7,b7 in the case of a grant of #bjj1jjj or more1 #ie percent of such cost1 except as provided in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the application of paragraph 7#a77;,b7 with respect to a grant to an ,indian ,tribe1 or otherwise reduce the portion of the share of the cost of an activity required to be paid by an ,indian ,tribe under such paragraph1 if the ,secretary determines that the ,tribe does not have sufficient funds to pay such portion4 7c7 ,compatibility ,the ,secretary may not award a grant under this section unless the ,secretary determines that the activities to be carried out with the grant are compatible with this title and that the grantee has consulted with the affected coastal state regarding the grant objectives and purposes4 7d7 ,authorized objectives and purposes ,amounts awarded as a grant under this section shall be used for #a or more of the objectives and purposes authorized under subsections 7b7 and 7c71 respectively1 of section #cjf;,a4 7e7 ,funding ,of amounts appropriated to carry out this ,act1 #e1jjj1jjj is authorized to carry out this section for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,indian land ,the term ,indian land has the meaning given such term in section #bfja of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #aiib 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja74 7#b7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe means an ,indian ,tribe1 as that term is defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#c7 ,tribal coastal zone ,the term ,tribal coastal zone means any ,indian land of an ,indian ,tribe that is within the coastal zone4 7#d7 ,tribal coastal zone objective ,the term ,tribal coastal zone objective means1 with respect to an ,indian ,tribe1 any of the following objectives3 7,a7 ,protection1 restoration1 or preservation of areas in the ,tribal coastal zone of such ,tribe that hold-- 7i7 important ecological1 cultural1 or sacred significance for such ,tribe2 or 7ii7 traditional1 historic1 and esthetic values essential to such ,tribe4 7,b7 ,preparing and implementing a special area management plan and technical planning for important coastal areas4 7,c7 ,any coastal or shoreline stabilization measure1 including any mitigation measure1 for the purpose of public safety1 public access1 or cultural or historical preservation4 4 7b7 ,guidance ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,commerce shall issue guidance for the program established under the amendment made by subsection 7a71 including the criteria for awarding grants under such program based on consultation with ,indian ,tribes 7as that term is defined in that amendment74 7c7 ,use of ,state grants ,to fulfill tribal objectives ,section #cjf;,a7c77#b7 of the ,coastal ,zone ,management ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adee;a7c77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 fulfilling any ,tribal coastal zone objective 7as that term is defined in section #cbj74 4 7d7 ,other programs not affected ,nothing in this section and the amendments made by this section may be construed to affect the ability of an ,indian ,tribe to apply for1 receive assistance under1 or participate in any program authorized by the ,coastal ,zone ,management ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adea et seq47 or other related ,federal laws4 #cjb4 ,eligibility of ,district of ,columbia for ,federal funding under the ,coastal ,zone ,management ,act of #aigb ,section #cjd7d7 of the ,coastal ,zone ,management ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adec7d77 is amended by inserting the ,district of ,columbia1 after the term also includes4 #cjc4 ,coastal and ,estuarine ,land ,conservation ,program ,section #cjg;,a of the ,coastal ,zone ,management ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adef-a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the heading and inserting ,coastal and ,estuarine ,land ,conservation ,program2 7#b7 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may conduct a ,coastal and ,estuarine ,land ,conservation ,program1 in cooperation with ,state1 regional1 and other units of government1 for the purposes of protecting important coastal and estuarine areas that-- 7#a7 have significant conservation1 recreation1 coastal access1 ecological1 historical1 or aesthetic value2 7#b7 are threatened by conversion from their natural1 undeveloped1 or recreational state to other uses2 or 7#c7 could be managed or restored to effectively conserve1 enhance1 or restore ecological function or mitigate climate change4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#g7 to read as follows3 7#g7 ,priority shall be given to lands that-- 7,a7 can be effectively managed and protected and that have significant ecological value2 7,b7 7i7 are under an imminent threat of conversion to a use that will degrade or otherwise diminish their natural1 undeveloped1 or recreational state2 7ii7 serve to mitigate the adverse impacts caused by coastal population growth in the coastal environment2 7iii7 are within a national estuarine research reserve designated under section #cae1 a national wildlife refuge1 or a national estuary program1 or are proposed for designation as such a reserve or other such protected area2 or 7iv7 are under threat due to climate change or may serve to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change1 including through the storage of blue carbon1 and to facilitate inland migration of coastal ecosystems in response to sea level rise2 and 7,c7 to the maximum extent practicable1 benefit communities that may not have adequate resources to prepare for or respond to coastal hazards or to access the coastline1 including low income communities1 communities of color1 ,tribal and ,indigenous communities1 and rural communities4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#aj71 by striking triennially and inserting every #e years2 7#d7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by inserting for any territory of the ,united ,states that is unable to provide the match1 after community12 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a77i71 by striking meets the criteria set forth in section #b7;b7 and inserting the goals set forth in subsection 7b72 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking 7,a7 and inserting subparagraph 7,a72 7#e7 in subsection 7h71 by striking the second sentence2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7l71 by striking fiscal years #bjji through #bjac and inserting #bjba through #bjbe4 #cjd4 ,coastal ,zone ,management ,fund ,section #cjh of ,coastal ,zone ,management ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adef;a7 is amended to read as follows3 #cjh4 ,coastal ,zone ,management ,fund 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established a fund1 to be known as the ,coastal ,zone ,management ,fund1 which shall consist of fees deposited into the ,fund under section #cjg7;i77#c7 and any other funds appropriated to the ,fund4 7b7 ,grants for post-,disaster response to severe coastal flood events 7#a7 ,in general ,in response to a major disaster declared under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq47 as a result of flood and related damages in the coastal zone of a ,state1 the ,secretary may issue a grant to such ,state for a purpose described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,eligible uses ,a ,state may use funds provided under this subsection to-- 7,a7 improve resilience to future severe coastal flood hazards including activities and projects related to-- 7i7 publicly owned infrastructure2 7ii7 residential and commercial structures2 7iii7 natural infrastructure2 or 7iv7 waste disposal sites and industrial facilities2 7,b7 assess damages after a major disaster described in paragraph 7#a72 7,c7 plan1 design1 or engineer a project to-- 7i7 restore1 expand1 install1 or relocate natural infrastructure2 7ii7 remove damaged assets1 restore sites to safe conditions1 and select alternative sites2 or 7iii7 facilitate the landward migration of coastal ecosystems2 or 7,d7 implement a project described by subparagraph 7,c74 7#c7 ,federal share ,the ,secretary may issue a grant under this subsection for an amount not to exceed-- 7,a7 #ij percent of the cost of an activity described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of paragraph 7#b72 7,b7 except as provided in subparagraph 7,c71 #fj percent of the cost of an activity described in paragraph 7#b77;,d72 7,c7 #ge percent of the cost of an activity provided for in a plan approved under subsection 7f72 or 7,d7 #ajj percent of the cost of any activity described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of paragraph 7#b7 responding to the effects of a severe coastal flood in a disadvantaged community that is identified in a plan approved under subsection 7f74 7c7 ,grants for severe coastal flood hazard planning 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 at the request of a ,governor of a coastal state1 may use amounts in the ,fund to issue a grant to a coastal state with an approved coastal zone management program for the timely response to a severe coastal flood hazard4 7#b7 ,proposal ,to be considered for a grant under this section1 a ,state shall submit a grant proposal to the ,secretary in a time1 place1 and manner determined by the ,secretary4 ,such proposal shall-- 7,a7 describe the risks that severe coastal flood hazards pose in the ,state and goals for reducing loss of life and property and sustaining coastal ecosystems in response to these risks2 7,b7 include consideration of related plans including the ,coastal ,zone ,management ,plan of the ,state1 the ,hazard ,mitigation ,plan of the ,state1 and the severe coastal flood hazard preparedness plans1 if any1 of neighboring ,states2 7,c7 be developed in conjunction with local governments in the coastal zone of the ,state and provided for public review and comment on the plan1 including holding a public hearing and engaging disadvantaged communities2 and 7,d7 be substantially consistent with the guidance issued under subsection 7e77#a77;,c74 7#c7 ,criteria ,in determining the amount of a grant under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall consider the-- 7,a7 area and population of the coastal zone of the applicant ,state2 7,b7 the risks that severe coastal flood hazards pose to the ,state2 and 7,c7 the reduction of severe coastal flood hazards expected as a result of the proposal4 7#d7 ,limitation on amount of funds to be awarded ,grants made pursuant to this subsection in any fiscal year shall not exceed #ej percent of the funds in the ,fund as a result of appropriations pursuant to subsection 7j77#a74 7#e7 ,federal share 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,federal share of the cost of an activity funded by a grant issued under this subsection shall not exceed-- 7i7 #ge percent of the cost of the activity2 or 7ii7 #he percent of the cost of the activity in the case of a ,state that has enacted a requirement for the disclosure of severe coastal flood hazards1 including sea level rise1 that meets criteria for such disclosure established by the ,secretary1 to buyers of real estate in the coastal zone4 7,b7 ,exception ,the ,secretary may reduce or waive the matching requirement under paragraph 7#e7 if a coastal state submits a written request to the ,secretary for a waiver with a justification as to why the ,state cannot meet the match requirement1 and the ,secretary determines such justification sufficient to waive such requirement4 7d7 ,grants for ,severe ,coastal ,flood ,hazard ,plan ,implementation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 at the ,secretary's discretion or at the request of the ,governor of a ,state1 may use amounts in the ,fund to issue grants to a coastal state with a severe coastal flood hazard preparedness plan approved under subsection 7f7 to implement the approved plan4 7#b7 ,eligible activities ,activities eligible for funding under this subsection include-- 7,a7 conducting a public awareness campaign to inform the public and decision-makers about severe coastal flood hazards2 7,b7 developing1 enacting1 and administering a state or local law prohibiting new and significantly expanded development in areas at risk of severe coastal flood hazards2 7,c7 developing1 enacting1 and administering a state requirement for disclosure of severe coastal flood hazards1 including sea level rise1 to buyers of real estate2 7,d7 making grants to local governments1 or regional consortiums of local governments1 to implement the state plan1 including development of local or regional plans and site-specific plans or projects2 and 7,e7 planning1 designing1 and implementing projects to-- 7i7 protect existing public infrastructure and residential and commercial properties1 including built structures1 natural infrastructure1 and living shorelines2 7ii7 relocate infrastructure or structures at risk of damage by severe coastal flood hazards1 restore such sites to safe conditions1 and select alternative sites2 7iii7 remove structures damaged by severe coastal flood hazards and restore such site to safe conditions2 7iv7 protect waste disposal facilities in areas at risk of severe coastal flood hazards or relocate such facilities to alternative sites2 and 7v7 facilitate the landward migration of coastal ecosystems4 7#c7 ,considerations ,grants made pursuant to this subsection shall be in response to an annual request for proposals4 ,in determining the amount of a grant1 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7,a7 the area and population of the coastal zone of the ,state2 7,b7 the risks that severe coastal flood hazards pose in the ,state and the reduction of coastal flood hazards expected as a result of the proposal2 7,c7 demonstration of innovative approaches to preparing for severe coastal flood hazards2 and 7,d7 benefits to disadvantaged communities identified in a plan approved under subsection 7f74 7#d7 ,federal share ,a grant under this subsection shall be limited to #ge percent of the cost of the proposal1 except that the ,secretary may reduce or waive the such matching requirement if a coastal state submits to the ,secretary in writing a request for a waiver with a justification as to why the ,state cannot meet the match requirement1 and the ,secretary agrees with the justification and grants the waiver4 7e7 ,technical support to ,states 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall take such actions as the ,secretary determines necessary to support ,states in carrying out this section1 including at a minimum the following3 7,a7 ,periodic assessment of storm flood risk and relative sea level and lake level changes along the ,united ,states coastline1 including estimates of changes in storm intensity and relative sea or lake levels by #bjdj1 #bjfj1 #bjhj1 and #bajj4 7,b7 ,operation of an online mapping tool to describe areas at risk of temporary flooding from future coastal storms and permanent inundation as a result of sea or long term lake level changes4 7,c7 ,publication1 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section and periodically thereafter1 of guidance for the development of ,state plans approved under subsection 7f74 7,d7 ,establishment1 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,ocean ,climate ,emergency ,action ,now ,act of #bjbj1 of minimum criteria for disclosure of severe coastal flood hazards1 including sea level rise1 to buyers of real estate in the coastal zone4 7,e7 ,creation1 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,ocean ,climate ,emergency ,action ,now ,act of #bjbj1 and periodic updating1 of an online dashboard describing the key features of ,state or local government requirements for disclosure of severe coastal flood hazards to buyers of real estate4 7,f7 ,establishment1 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,ocean ,climate ,emergency ,action ,now ,act of #bjbj1 after consultation with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 of standards for restoration to safe conditions of sites from which infrastructure or other structures have been relocated4 7#b7 ,the guidance developed by the ,secretary pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,c7 shall1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 provide information ,states need to establish ,state-specific estimates of severe coastal flood hazards1 including more severe storms and relative sea and lake levels1 and planning targets for such hazards for the years #bjdj1 #bjfj1 #bjhj1 and #bajj2 7,b7 describe approaches the ,state should consider to prohibit new or expanded development in areas at risk of severe coastal flood hazards2 7,c7 outline considerations for ,state grants to support local governments in the coastal zone1 or consortiums of such governments acting on a regional basis1 in developing or implementing parts of a plan approved under subsection 7f72 7,d7 describe methods for evaluation of response options including construction of structures to protect assets and relocation to alternative sites1 including cost comparison in the context of available resources1 and related considerations2 7,e7 review options for establishing priorities for removal of damaged or abandoned structures and restoration of sites to safe conditions2 7,f7 describe social justice policies and practices the ,state should consider adopting1 including criteria for identifying disadvantaged communities within the coastal zone of the ,state and the policies and practices the ,state should consider adopting to assure that interests of such communities are addressed in ,state plans developed pursuant to this section2 7,g7 identify areas in coastal communities1 or other locations in the ,state1 that have minimal severe coastal flood hazards1 that are appropriate for relocation of people and assets1 and can sustain the identity and cultural heritage of relocated communities2 7,h7 provide information and practices for identifying coastal areas that are important to the successful landward migration of ecosystems in response to severe coastal flood hazards and measures for protecting these migration pathways2 7,i7 identify tools to identify waste disposal sites and related sites that pose a risk of water pollution as a result of severe coastal flood hazards and describe practices the ,state should consider to protect or relocate such facilities or sites2 and 7,j7 describe opportunities to improve public access to the shoreline as a result of improved preparedness for severe coastal flood hazards4 7f7 ,approval of plans ,the ,secretary shall establish a process for approving plans under this section4 7g7 ,administration ,the ,secretary may use amounts in the ,fund for expenses incident to the administration of this section1 in an amount not to exceed #bej1jjj or #c percent of the amount in the ,fund1 whichever is less1 for each year4 7h7 ,report to ,congress ,the ,secretary shall1 not later than #c years after the date of enactment of the ,ocean ,climate ,emergency ,action ,now ,act of #bjbj1 and every #c years thereafter1 submit to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report describing the development of plans and projects under this section1 changes in severe coastal flood hazards1 including changes to risks to disadvantaged communities1 and making recommendations to better respond to these challenges4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,disadvantaged communities ,the term disadvantaged communities means areas of the coastal state identified in a plan approved under subsection 7f7 that disproportionately suffer from a combination of economic1 health1 and environmental burdens including poverty1 high unemployment1 air and water pollution1 presence of hazardous wastes as well as high incidence of asthma and heart disease4 7#b7 ,green infrastructure ,the term green infrastructure has the meaning provided in section #ejb7bg7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acfb7bg774 7#c7 ,living shoreline ,the term living shoreline means a protected1 stabilized coastal edge made of natural materials such as plants designed to provide wildlife habitat1 as well as natural resilience to shorelines4 7#d7 ,natural infrastructure ,the term natural infrastructure means coastal wetlands1 beaches1 dunes1 marshes1 mangrove forests1 municipal green infrastructure1 and living shorelines4 7#e7 ,publicly owned infrastructure ,the term publicly owned infrastructure means buildings1 structures1 and facilities and appurtenances of drinking water1 sewage treatment1 natural gas1 or electric power utilities owned by a municipal1 county1 or ,state government or a combination of such governments4 7#f7 ,safe conditions ,the term safe conditions refers to standards for restoration of sites from which infrastructure or structures are relocated established by the ,secretary pursuant to subsection 7e77#a77;,f7 and are protective of human health and the environment4 7#g7 ,severe coastal flood hazards ,the term severe coastal flood hazards means temporary flooding resulting from coastal storms and storm surge1 tsunamis1 and changing lake levels and permanent inundation from rising sea levels and land subsidence1 including landward migration of shorelines impacting residential and commercial property1 infrastructure1 and ecosystems4 7#h7 ,waste disposal site ,the term waste disposal site means a publicly or privately owned solid waste landfill or disposal site1 hazardous waste landfill of disposal site1 sites included on the ,national ,priorities ,list developed under the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq471 and sites for the disposal of coal combustion residuals from coal-fired power plants1 provided that such sites are identified in a plan approved under subsection 7f74 7j7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated into the ,fund for use by the ,secretary #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe1 which shall remain available until expended without fiscal year limitation4 7#b7 ,major disasters ,there is authorized to be appropriated into the ,fund for use by the ,secretary to respond to a major disaster declared under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq47 such sums as may be necessary4 ,funds appropriated pursuant to this paragraph may only be used to make grants to the ,state or ,states in which the major disaster occurred and shall remain available until expended without fiscal year limitation4 4 #cje4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #cah7;a7 of the ,coastal ,zone ,management ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adfd7;a77 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary1 to remain available until expended-- 7#a7 for grants under sections #cjf1 #cjf;,a1 and #cji1 #ie1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe2 and 7#b7 for grants under section #cae1 #cg1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe4 4 #cjf4 ,amendments to ,national ,estuarine ,research ,reserve ,system program 7a7 ,designation of additional reserves ,not later than #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,commerce shall designate not less than #e new national estuarine reserves under section #cae of the ,coastal ,zone ,management ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adfa7 that ensure the ,national ,estuarine ,research ,reserve ,system includes areas in-- 7#a7 all biogeographic regions of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 each coastal state 7as that term is defined in that ,act74 7b7 ,guidelines for tracking and modeling the impacts of climate change ,section #cae7;c7 of the ,coastal ,zone ,management ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adfa7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#f72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 the establishment of coordinated long-term data monitoring and methods throughout the ,system for tracking and modeling the impacts of climate change on estuarine systems1 including impacts on lake levels and sea levels2 4 7c7 ,promotion and coordination of estuarine research ,section #cae7;d7 of the ,coastal ,zone ,management ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adfa7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 establishing and managing the ,margaret ,a4 ,davidson ,graduate ,research ,fellowship to provide1 subject to the availability of appropriations1 financial assistance to graduate research that utilizes the national estuarine research reserves2 7#d7 establishing a ,central ,data ,management office and ,system ,science ,collaborative2 and 7#e7 carrying out monitoring1 education1 extension1 and coastal training programs throughout the ,system4 4 7d7 ,land acquisition and construction ,section #cae of the ,coastal ,zone ,management ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adfa7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,land ,acquisition and construction ,the ,secretary may use funds authorized under section #cah for land acquisition and the construction and renovations of facilities required to meet delivery of ,system programs and services1 or to meet changing needs of programs under this title4 ,such construction shall incorporate green design principles1 materials1 energy efficiency1 and adaptive reuse strategies1 and the development of innovative coastal technology and management strategies that enhance resilience of ,system facilities and lands4 4 ,,iv ,coastal ,resiliency and ,adaptation #dja4 ,living ,shoreline ,grant ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator shall make grants to eligible entities for purposes of-- 7#a7 designing and implementing large- and small-scale1 climate-resilient living shoreline projects2 and 7#b7 applying innovative uses of natural materials and systems to protect coastal communities1 habitats1 and natural system functions4 7b7 ,project proposals ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 an eligible entity shall-- 7#a7 submit to the ,administrator a proposal for a living shoreline project1 including monitoring1 data collection1 and measurable performance criteria with respect to the project2 7#b7 demonstrate to the ,administrator that the entity has any permits or other authorizations from local1 ,state1 and ,federal ,government agencies necessary to carry out the living shoreline project or provide evidence demonstrating general support from such agencies2 and 7#c7 include an engagement or education component that seeks and solicits feedback from the local or regional community most directly affected by the proposal4 7c7 ,project selection 7#a7 ,development of criteria ,the ,administrator shall select eligible entities to receive grants under this section based on criteria developed by the ,administrator1 in consultation with relevant offices of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 such as the ,office of ,habitat ,conservation1 the ,office for ,coastal ,management1 and the ,restoration ,center4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in developing criteria under paragraph 7#a7 to evaluate a proposed living shoreline project1 the ,administrator shall take into account-- 7,a7 the potential of the project to protect the community and maintain the viability of the environment1 such as through protection of ecosystem functions1 environmental benefits1 or habitat types1 in the area where the project is to be carried out2 7,b7 the historic and future environmental conditions of the project site1 particularly those environmental conditions affected by climate change2 7,c7 the net ecological benefits of the project including the potential of the project to contribute to carbon sequestration2 7,d7 the ability of the entity proposing the project to demonstrate the potential of the project to protect the coastal community where the project is to be carried out1 including through-- 7i7 mitigating the effects of erosion2 7ii7 attenuating the impact of coastal storms and storm surge2 7iii7 mitigating shoreline flooding2 7iv7 mitigating the effects of sea level rise1 accelerated land loss1 and extreme tides2 7v7 sustaining1 protecting1 or restoring the functions and habitats of coastal ecosystems2 7vi7 protecting important cultural sites or values2 or 7vii7 such other forms of coastal protection as the ,administrator considers appropriate2 and 7,e7 the potential of the project to support resiliency at a military installation or community infrastructure supportive of a military installation 7as such terms are defined in section #bcia of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 7#c7 ,priority ,in selecting living shoreline projects to receive grants under this section1 the ,administrator shall give priority consideration to a proposed project to be conducted in an area-- 7,a7 for which the ,president has declared1 during the #aj-year period preceding the submission of the proposal for the project under subsection 7b71 that a major disaster exists pursuant to section #dja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj7 because of a hurricane1 tropical storm1 coastal storm1 or flooding2 7,b7 that has a documented history of coastal erosion or frequent coastal inundation during that #aj-year period2 or 7,c7 that includes communities that may not have adequate resources to prepare for or respond to coastal hazards1 including low income communities1 communities of color1 ,tribal communities1 ,indigenous communities1 and rural communities4 7#d7 ,minimum standards 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall develop minimum standards to be used in selecting eligible entities to receive grants under this section1 taking into account-- 7i7 the considerations described in paragraph 7#b72 7ii7 the need for such standards to be general enough to accommodate concerns relating to specific project sites2 and 7iii7 the consideration of an established eligible entity program with systems to disburse funding from a single grant to support multiple small-scale projects4 7,b7 ,consultations ,in developing standards under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,administrator-- 7i7 shall consult with relevant offices of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 such as the ,office of ,habitat ,conservation1 the ,office for ,coastal ,management1 and the ,restoration ,center2 and 7ii7 may consult with-- 7,i7 relevant interagency councils1 such as the ,estuary ,habitat ,restoration ,council2 7,,ii7 ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations2 7,,iii7 ,state coastal management agencies2 and 7,,iv7 relevant nongovernmental organizations4 7d7 ,use of funds ,a grant awarded under this section to an eligible entity to carry out a living shoreline project may be used by the eligible entity only-- 7#a7 to carry out the project1 including administration1 design1 permitting1 entry into negotiated indirect cost rate agreements1 and construction2 7#b7 to monitor1 collect1 and report data on the performance 7including performance over time7 of the project1 in accordance with standards issued by the ,administrator under subsection 7f77#c72 or 7#c7 to incentivize landowners to engage in living shoreline projects4 7e7 ,cost ,sharing 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section to carry out a living shoreline project shall provide1 from non-,federal sources1 funds or other resources 7such as land or conservation easements or in-kind matching from private entities7 valued at not less than #ej percent of the total cost1 including administrative costs1 of the project4 7#b7 ,reduced matching requirement for certain communities ,the ,administrator may reduce or waive the matching requirement under paragraph 7#a7 for an eligible entity representing a community or nonprofit organization if-- 7,a7 the eligible entity submits to the ,administrator in writing-- 7i7 a request for such a reduction or waiver and1 in the case of a request for a reduction1 the amount of the reduction2 and 7ii7 a justification for why the entity cannot meet the matching requirement2 and 7,b7 the ,administrator agrees with the justification4 7f7 ,monitoring and reporting 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall require each eligible entity receiving a grant under this section 7or a representative of the entity7 to carry out a living shoreline project-- 7,a7 to transmit to the ,administrator data collected under the project2 7,b7 to monitor the project and to collect data on-- 7i7 the ecological and economic benefits of the project and the protection provided by the project for the coastal community where the project is carried out1 including through-- 7,i7 mitigating the effects of erosion2 7,,ii7 attenuating the impact of coastal storms and storm surge2 7,,iii7 mitigating shoreline flooding2 7,,iv7 mitigating the effects of sea level rise1 accelerated land loss1 and extreme tides2 7,v7 sustaining1 protecting1 or restoring the functions and habitats of coastal ecosystems2 or 7,,vi7 such other forms of coastal protection as the ,administrator considers appropriate2 and 7ii7 the performance of the project in providing such protection2 7,c7 to make data collected under the project available on a publicly accessible internet website of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration2 and 7,d7 not later than #a year after the entity receives the grant1 and annually thereafter until the completion of the project1 to submit to the ,administrator a report on-- 7i7 the data described in subparagraph 7,b72 and 7ii7 the effectiveness of the project in increasing protection of the coastal community where the project is carried out through living shorelines techniques1 including-- 7,i7 a description of-- 7aa7 the project2 7bb7 the activities carried out under the project2 and 7cc7 the techniques and materials used in carrying out the project4 7#b7 ,guidelines ,in developing guidelines relating to the data collected under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the ,administrator shall consider how additional data could safely be collected before and after major disasters or severe weather events to measure project performance and project recovery4 7#c7 ,standards 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall1 in consultation with relevant offices of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 relevant interagency councils1 and relevant nongovernmental organizations1 issue standards for the monitoring1 collection1 and reporting under subsection 7d77#b7 of data regarding the performance of living shoreline projects for which grants are awarded under this section4 7,b7 ,reporting ,the standards issued under subparagraph 7,a7 shall require an eligible entity receiving a grant under this section to report the data described in that subparagraph to the ,administrator on a regular basis4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe for purposes of carrying out this section4 7h7 ,minimum required funds for shoreline projects located within the ,great ,lakes ,the ,secretary shall use not less than #aj percent of the funds awarded under this section for grants to projects located in the ,great ,lakes4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means any of the following3 7,a7 ,a unit of a ,state or local government4 7,b7 ,an organization described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf that is exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code4 7,c7 ,an ,indian ,tribe4 7#b7 ,living shoreline project ,the term living shoreline project-- 7,a7 means a project that-- 7i7 restores or stabilizes a shoreline1 including marshes1 wetlands1 and other vegetated areas that are part of the shoreline ecosystem1 by using natural materials and systems to create buffers to attenuate the impact of coastal storms1 currents1 flooding1 and wave energy and to prevent or minimize shoreline erosion while providing a net ecological benefit to ecosystems and habitats2 7ii7 incorporates as many natural elements as possible1 such as native wetlands1 kelp forests1 submerged aquatic plants1 corals1 oyster shells1 native grasses1 shrubs1 or trees2 7iii7 utilizes techniques that incorporate ecological and coastal engineering principles in shoreline stabilization2 and 7iv7 to the extent possible1 maintains or restores existing natural slopes and connections between uplands and adjacent wetlands or surface waters2 7,b7 may include the use of-- 7i7 natural elements1 such as sand1 wetland plants1 logs1 oysters or other shellfish1 submerged aquatic vegetation1 corals1 native grasses1 shrubs1 trees1 or coir fiber logs2 7ii7 project elements that provide ecological benefits to coastal ecosystems and habitats in addition to shoreline protection2 and 7iii7 structural materials1 such as stone1 concrete1 wood1 vinyl1 oyster domes1 or other approved engineered structures in combination with natural materials2 and 7,c7 may include a project that expands upon or restores natural living shorelines or existing living shoreline projects4 7#c7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 #djb4 ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration coastal resilience research grants 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall annually carry out a competitively awarded grant program 7referred to in this section as the ,program7 focused on interdisciplinary coastal resilience and sustainability4 7b7 ,objective ,the objective of the ,program shall be to develop scalable1 best practices-- 7#a7 to prepare more resilient1 sustainable coastal communities2 and 7#b7 to reduce disaster recovery costs4 7c7 ,collaboration ,the ,administrator shall conduct the ,program in collaboration with business and industry1 government agencies1 academic institutions1 and coastal community stakeholders4 7d7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible for a grant under the ,program1 an applicant shall be an institution of higher education1 nonprofit organization1 ,state1 local1 or ,tribal government1 for-profit organization1 ,united ,states territory1 or ,federal agency that has statutory authority to receive transfers of funds4 7e7 ,coastal resilience research competitive grants 7#a7 ,in general ,in awarding grants under the ,program1 the ,administrator shall give priority to coastal resilience research projects that focus on-- 7,a7 protecting life and critical infrastructure2 7,b7 developing decision-support tools useful to coastal communities2 7,c7 determining societal1 ecological1 and resiliency benefits of coastal restoration and natural1 nature-based1 and man-made infrastructure1 and how those benefits affect the sustainability of coastal ecosystems2 7,d7 volunteer and community-science monitoring of coastal and marine resources as part of efforts to protect coastal communities from sea level rise2 7,e7 monitoring and developing ecosystem-based approaches to managing coastal ecosystems to promote sustainability2 7,f7 assessing and enhancing the capacity of human communities to adapt to coastal natural disasters2 7,g7 assessing coastal vulnerability and risk2 7,h7 evaluating adaptation and restoration approaches to reduce risk1 including through the use of natural1 nature-based1 and man-made features2 7,i7 minimizing costs associated with damages incurred from natural disasters1 flooding1 and sea level rise2 and 7,j7 developing curriculum for new programs in coastal restoration at public community colleges and within college ,sea ,grant programs to train the new coastal restoration workforce4 7f7 ,donations ,the ,administrator may accept and use donations of funds to implement this section4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,critical infrastructure ,the term critical infrastructure means infrastructure1 including natural or nature-based infrastructure1 the destruction or damaging of which would have a debilitating impact on national security or economic security1 undermine community resiliency and adaptation1 or threaten public health or safety4 7#b7 ,natural and nature-based features ,the term natural or nature-based features means coastal wetlands1 beaches1 dunes1 marshes1 mangrove forests1 municipal green infrastructure1 and living shorelines4 #djc4 ,grants for recovering oysters 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator shall establish a grant program 7in this section referred to as the ,program7 under which the ,administrator shall award grants to eligible entities for the purpose of conducting research on the conservation1 restoration1 or management of oysters in estuarine ecosystems4 7b7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,administrator an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,administrator may require4 7c7 ,allocation of grant funds 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall award a grant under the ,program to eligible entities that submit an application under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,matching requirement 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the total amount of ,federal funding received under the ,program by an eligible entity may not exceed #he percent of the total cost of the research project for which the funding was awarded4 ,for the purposes of this subparagraph1 the non-,federal share of project costs may be provided by in-kind contributions and other noncash support4 7,b7 ,waiver ,the ,administrator may waive all or part of the requirement in subparagraph 7,a7 if the ,administrator determines that no reasonable means are available through which an eligible entity applying for a grant under this section can meet such requirement and the probable benefit of such research project outweighs the public interest in such requirement4 7#c7 ,equitable distribution ,the ,administrator shall ensure1 to the maximum extent practicable1 that grant funding under this section is apportioned according to the historic baseline oyster population of each estuary of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,academic community ,the term academic community means faculty1 researchers1 professors1 and representatives of ,state-accredited colleges and universities4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means a member of the academic community1 a member of the seafood industry1 a relevant nonprofit organization1 or a relevant ,state agency1 that is proposing or conducting a research project on the conservation1 restoration1 or management of oysters in an estuarine ecosystem developed through consultation with a member of the academic community1 a member of the seafood industry1 a relevant nonprofit organization1 or a relevant ,state agency4 7#c7 ,historic baseline ,the term historic baseline means the estimated population of oysters in an estuary in #ahej4 7#d7 ,nonprofit organization ,the term nonprofit organization means an organization described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from tax under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code4 7#e7 ,seafood industry ,the term seafood industry means shellfish growers1 shellfish harvesters1 commercial fishermen1 and recreational fishermen4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator #f1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe to carry out this section4 #djd4 ,improvements to the ,national ,oceans and ,coastal ,security ,act 7a7 ,definitions ,section #ijb of the ,national ,oceans and ,coastal ,security ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #geja7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending paragraph 7#e7 to read as follows3 7#e7 ,indian tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given such term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 2 7#b7 by amending paragraph 7#g7 to read as follows3 7#g7 ,tidal shoreline ,the term tidal shoreline means a tidal shoreline or a ,great ,lake shoreline as such terms are used in section #ibc4aaj7;c77#b77;i7 of title #ae1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or a similar successor regulation4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 ,blue carbon ,the term blue carbon means the ability of an ocean or coastal ecosystem1 habitat1 or other natural resource to absorb1 capture1 and contain atmospheric carbon dioxide4 4 7b7 ,improvements to ,national ,oceans and ,coastal ,security ,fund 7#a7 ,establishment of fund required ,subsection 7a7 of section #ijd of such ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gejc7 is amended by inserting and jointly manage after establish4 7#b7 ,deposits ,paragraph 7#a7 of section #ijd7;b7 of such ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gejc7;b77 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 ,in general ,there shall be deposited into the ,fund1 which shall constitute the assets of the ,fund1 amounts as follows3 7,a7 ,amounts appropriated for the ,fund4 7,b7 ,such other amounts as may be appropriated or otherwise made available to carry out this title4 4 7#c7 ,expenditures ,section #ijd of such ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gejc7 is amended by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,expenditure 7#a7 ,amounts deposited equaling or exceeding #ajj1jjj1jjj ,if amounts deposited into the ,fund in a fiscal year equal or exceed #ajj1jjj1jjj-- 7,a7 not more than #hj percent of such amounts may be used in that fiscal year for the award of grants under subsection 7b7 of section #ijf2 7,b7 not more than #bj percent of such amounts may be used in that fiscal year for the award of grants under subsection 7c7 of such section2 and 7,c7 not more than #d percent of such amounts may be used in that fiscal year by the ,administrator and the ,foundation for administrative expenses to carry out this title1 which amount shall be divided between the ,administrator and the ,foundation pursuant to an agreement reached and documented by both the ,administrator and the ,foundation4 7#b7 ,amounts deposited of less than #ajj1jjj1jjj ,if amounts deposited into the ,fund in a fiscal year are less than #ajj1jjj1jjj-- 7,a7 all of such amounts shall be used in that fiscal year for the award of grants under subsection 7c7 of section #ijf2 and 7,b7 not more than #d percent may be used by the ,administrator and the ,foundation for administrative expenses to carry out this title1 which amount shall be divided between the ,administrator and the ,foundation pursuant to an agreement reached and documented by both the ,administrator and the ,foundation4 4 7c7 ,eligible uses of the fund ,section #ije of such ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gejd7 is amended to read as follows3 #ije4 ,eligible uses 7a7 ,in general ,amounts in the ,fund may be allocated by the ,administrator and the ,foundation to support programs and activities intended to protect1 conserve1 restore1 better understand1 and utilize ocean and coastal resources and coastal infrastructure1 including scientific research1 resiliency and spatial planning1 data-sharing1 and other programs and activities carried out in coordination with ,federal and ,state departments or agencies1 including the following3 7#a7 ,ocean1 coastal1 and ,great ,lakes restoration and protection1 including efforts to address potential impacts of sea level change1 sedimentation1 erosion1 changes in ocean chemistry1 hurricanes and other extreme weather1 flooding1 and changes in ocean temperature to natural resources1 communities1 and coastal economies4 7#b7 ,restoration1 protection1 or maintenance of living ocean1 coastal1 and ,great ,lakes resources and their habitats1 including habitats and ecosystems that provide blue carbon benefits4 7#c7 ,planning for and managing coastal development to enhance ecosystem and community integrity1 or to minimize impacts from sea level change1 hurricanes and other extreme weather1 flooding1 and coastal erosion4 7#d7 ,projects to address management1 planning1 or resiliency and readiness issues which are regional or interstate in scope1 such as regional ocean partnerships or similar bodies4 7#e7 ,efforts that contribute to the understanding of ecological1 economic1 societal1 and national security threats driven by changes to the oceans1 coasts1 and ,great ,lakes4 7#f7 ,efforts to preserve1 protect1 and collect data1 including through public ocean and coastal data portals1 that would support sustainable water-dependent commercial activities1 including commercial fishing1 recreational fishing businesses1 aquaculture1 boat building1 or other coastal-related businesses4 7#g7 ,efforts to assist coastal ,states in repositioning1 relocating1 or deploying natural or nature-based features to enhance the resiliency of critical coastal transportation and emergency response1 water1 electrical1 and other infrastructure that are already subject to or face increased future risks of hurricanes1 coastal flooding1 coastal erosion1 or sea level change to ensure the economic security1 safety1 and ecological well-being of the coasts of the ,united ,states4 7#h7 ,acquiring property or interests in property if-- 7,a7 the property is located within a coastal county or adjacent county2 7,b7 the property or interests in property are acquired through the voluntary sale1 exchange1 or donation of the property or interests in property by the previous owner2 7,c7 the ,governor of the ,state in which the property or interests in property are located approves of the acquisition2 and 7,d7 the property or interests in property are acquired in a manner that will ensure that the property or interests in property will be administered to support the purposes of this title4 7#i7 ,protection and modification of critical coastal public infrastructure affected by erosion1 hurricanes or other extreme weather1 flooding1 or sea level change4 7#aj7 ,assistance for small businesses and communities that are dependent on coastal tourism to help coastal economies minimize impacts from sea level rise and disasters4 7#aa7 ,projects that use natural and nature-based approaches for enhancing the resiliency of wastewater and stormwater infrastructure 7as compared to general water infrastructure1 which may include drinking water systems74 7#ab7 ,technical assistance to help develop comprehensive resilience and mitigation plans4 7b7 ,prohibition on use of funds for litigation ,no funds made available under this title may be used to fund litigation against the ,federal ,government4 4 7d7 ,grants 7#a7 ,administration ,subsection 7a77#a7 of section #ijf of such ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #geje7 is amended-- 7,a7 by amending subparagraph 7,b7 to read as follows3 7,b7 ,selection procedures and criteria for the awarding of grants under this section that require consultation with the ,administrator and the ,secretary of the ,interior4 2 7,b7 by amending subparagraph 7,c77ii7 to read as follows3 7ii7 under subsection 7c7 to entities including ,states1 local governments1 regional and interstate collaboratives1 associations1 nonprofit and for-profit private entities1 public-private partnerships1 academic institutions1 and ,indian ,tribes4 2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking year if grants have been awarded in that year and inserting #e years2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,i7 ,a method to give special consideration in reviewing proposals to projects with either direct or indirect coastal or marine blue carbon benefits and an accounting methodology to quantify those benefits for the purposes of the annual report required under section #ijg4 4 7#b7 ,grants to coastal ,states ,subsection 7b7 of section #ijf of such ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #geje7 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,grants to coastal ,states 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to section #ijd7;d77#a7 and paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of this subsection1 the ,administrator and the ,foundation shall award grants to coastal ,states as follows3 7,a7 #ej percent of the funds provided through such grants shall be allocated equally among such coastal ,states4 7,b7 #be percent of such funds shall be allocated on the basis of the ratio of tidal shoreline miles in a coastal ,state to the tidal shoreline miles of all coastal ,states4 7,c7 #be percent of such funds shall be allocated on the basis of the ratio of population density of the coastal counties of a coastal ,state to the average population density of all coastal counties based on the most recent data available from the ,bureau of the ,census4 7#b7 ,maximum allocation to ,states 7,a7 ,in general ,not more than #e percent of the total funds distributed under this subsection may be allocated to any one coastal ,state4 7,b7 ,redistribution ,any amount exceeding the limitation under subparagraph 7,a7 that would by reason of paragraph 7#a7 be allocated to a coastal ,state shall be redistributed equally among the remaining coastal ,states4 7#c7 ,requirement to submit plans 7,a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection1 a coastal ,state shall submit to the ,administrator for review and approval a #e-year plan1 which shall include the following3 7i7 ,criteria pursuant to which the coastal ,state will determine the eligibility of entities to receive funds provided to the coastal ,state pursuant to the grant4 7ii7 ,a description of the competitive process the coastal ,state will use in allocating such funds1 except in the case of allocating funds under paragraph 7#f71 which shall include-- 7,i7 a description of the relative roles in the process of1 and the consistency with process with1 the ,state coastal zone management program approved under the ,coastal ,zone ,management ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adea et seq471 if the coastal ,state has such a plan1 and any ,state ,sea ,grant ,program1 if the ,state has such program2 and 7,,ii7 a demonstration that such competitive process is consistent with the application and review procedures established under subsection 7a77#a74 7iii7 ,a description of the process the coastal ,state will use to certify that any project or program1 and the award of any contract for the expenditure of such funds1 is consistent with the standard procurement rules and regulations governing comparable projects1 programs1 and contracts in the coastal ,state1 including all applicable competitive bidding and audit requirements4 7iv7 ,a description of the procedures the coastal ,state will use to make publicly available on the internet-- 7,i7 a list of all activities supported using such funds2 and 7,,ii7 with respect to each such activity1 an identification of1 at a minimum1 the recipient of such funds1 the amount of such funds provided1 a description of the activity1 and the status of the activity4 7,b7 ,updates ,a coastal ,state that receives a grant under this subsection shall submit to the ,administrator1 not less frequently than once every #e years after first receiving such a grant1 an update to the plan submitted by the coastal ,state under subparagraph 7,a7 that covers the #e-year period immediately following the most recent plan or update submitted under this paragraph4 7#d7 ,opportunity for public comment ,in determining whether to approve a plan or an update to a plan described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of paragraph 7#c71 the ,administrator or the ,foundation shall provide the opportunity for1 and take into consideration1 public input and comment on the plan4 7#e7 ,indian ,tribes ,a coastal ,state that receives a grant under this subsection shall ensure that ,indian ,tribes in the coastal ,state are eligible to participate in the competitive process described in the plan of the coastal ,state under paragraph 7#c77;,a77ii74 7#f7 ,nonparticipation by a ,state ,in any year1 if a coastal ,state does not submit the plan required by paragraph 7#c7 or declines the award of a grant under this subsection1 the funds that would have been allocated to the coastal ,state shall be redistributed equally among the remaining coastal ,states4 4 7#c7 ,national grants for oceans1 coasts1 and ,great ,lakes ,subsection 7c7 of such section is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in clause 7ii71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,,ii7 by redesignating clause 7iii7 as clause 7iv72 and 7,,iii7 by inserting after clause 7ii7 the following3 7iii7 nongovernmental organizations2 and 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,cap on ,state funding ,the amount of a grant awarded under this subsection shall not count toward the maximum amount that may be allocated to a coastal ,state under subsection 7b77#b74 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,matching requirement ,the ,administrator and the ,foundation shall require that non-,federal funds be available for a percentage of the costs 7as determined by the ,administrator or the ,foundation1 as applicable7 of the activities for which any grant is awarded under this subsection4 4 7e7 ,annual report ,section #ijg7;b7 of the ,national ,oceans and ,coastal ,security ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gejf7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 an estimate of blue carbon benefits1 in tons of carbon dioxide1 expected through grants awarded to projects that received special consideration under section #ijf due to the potential blue carbon benefits of the projects4 4 7f7 ,funding ,section #ijh of such ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gejg7 is amended to read as follows3 #ijh4 ,funding ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title #ajj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba and each fiscal year thereafter4 4 #dje4 ,restoration grants for coastlines and fisheries 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a grant program to provide funding and technical assistance to eligible entities for purposes of carrying out a project described in subsection 7d74 7b7 ,project proposal ,to be considered for a grant under this section1 an eligible entity shall submit a grant proposal to the ,secretary in a time1 place1 and manner determined by the ,secretary4 ,such proposal shall include monitoring1 data collection1 and measurable performance criteria with respect to the project4 7c7 ,development of criteria ,the ,secretary shall select eligible entities to receive grants under this section based on criteria developed by the ,secretary1 in consultation with relevant offices of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 such as the ,office of ,habitat ,conservation and the ,office for ,coastal ,management4 7d7 ,eligible projects ,a project is described in this subsection if-- 7#a7 the purpose of the project is to restore a marine1 estuarine1 coastal1 or ,great ,lake habitat1 including-- 7,a7 restoration of habitat to protect or recover a species that is threatened1 endangered1 or a species of concern under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 7,b7 through the removal or remediation of marine debris1 including derelict vessels and fishing gear1 in coastal and marine habitats2 or 7,c7 for the benefit of-- 7i7 shellfish2 7ii7 fish1 including diadromous fish2 or 7iii7 coral reef2 or 7#b7 provides adaptation to climate change1 including by constructing or protecting ecological features or nature-based infrastructure that protects coastal communities from sea level rise1 coastal storms1 or flooding1 and blue carbon projects4 7e7 ,priority ,in determining which projects to fund under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to a proposed project-- 7#a7 that would stimulate the economy2 7#b7 for which the applicant can demonstrate that the grant will fund work that will begin not more than #ij days after the date of the award2 7#c7 for which the applicant can demonstrate that the grant will fund work that will employ fishermen who have been negatively impacted by the ,,covid-#ai pandemic or pay a fisherman for the use of a fishing vessel2 7#d7 for which the applicant can demonstrate that any preliminary study or permit required before the project can begin has been completed or can be completed shortly after an award is made2 or 7#e7 that includes communities that may not have adequate resources including low income communities1 communities of color1 ,tribal communities1 ,indigenous communities1 and rural communities4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary #c1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba to carry out this section1 to remain available until expended4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means a nonprofit1 a for-profit business1 an institution of higher education1 or a ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 or ,territorial government4 7#b7 ,fishermen ,the term fishermen means commercial or for-hire fishermen or oyster farmers4 7#c7 ,secretary ,in this section1 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,commerce1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 #djf4 ,strategic ,climate ,change ,relocation ,initiative and ,program 7a7 ,establishment of initiative ,the ,chairman of the ,council on ,environmental ,quality 7in this section referred to as the ,chair7 shall establish an initiative1 to be known as the ,strategic ,climate ,change ,relocation ,initiative 7in this section referred to as the ,initiative71 for the purposes of coordinating ,federal agency activities to identify and assist communities that have expressed affirmative interest in relocation due to health1 safety1 and environmental impacts from climate change1 including hurricanes1 flooding1 sea level rise1 and repeat wildfires4 7b7 ,director ,the ,chair shall appoint a ,strategic ,climate ,relocation ,director to manage the ,initiative4 7c7 ,consultation ,the ,chair shall coordinate and consult with ,federal agencies conducting activities related to this section including the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 the ,department of the ,interior1 including the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs1 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 the ,denali ,commission1 the ,corps of ,engineers1 the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 the ,national ,economic ,council1 the ,national ,security ,council1 the interagency subgroup on ,tribal resilience of the ,white ,house ,council on ,native ,american ,affairs1 and other ,federal agencies as appropriate4 7d7 ,external advisory panel ,the ,chair shall establish an external advisory panel that may include community leaders1 non-governmental organizations1 ,state and local government representatives1 ,tribal leaders1 ,indigenous community representatives1 climate adaptation professionals1 and other relevant experts as appropriate4 7e7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,chair shall submit to ,congress a report recommending key elements of a program1 to be known as the ,strategic ,climate ,change ,relocation ,program 7in this section referred to as the ,program7 to identify and assist communities that have expressed affirmative interest in relocation due to health1 safety1 and environmental impacts from climate change4 ,the report shall-- 7#a7 identify-- 7,a7 areas where climate change impacts make relocation a likely climate change adaptation strategy2 7,b7 communities that have expressed affirmative interest in relocation 7in this section referred to as sending communities72 and 7,c7 potential relocation areas and communities that have expressed interest in attracting climate migrants 7in this section referred to as receiving communities72 7#b7 propose criteria to qualify for climate relocation assistance1 with preference given to disadvantaged communities where community members have indicated a preference for retreat and would otherwise be challenged to relocate2 7#c7 describe the roles and responsibilities of specific ,federal agencies in implementing the ,program and how the ,program should be coordinated with applicable ,state and ,federal agency plans and programs and identify ,federal programs that can be tailored to incentivize self-identification of communities as receiving areas2 7#d7 outline the role that ,state and local governments should play in implementing the ,program1 including identification of areas or communities where people leaving areas vulnerable to climate change can consider locating1 and the specific resources needed to prepare those communities to be receiving communities in terms of ,federal investment in infrastructure1 affordable housing1 and social services2 7#e7 summarize existing ,federal and ,state programs for purchase of individual properties vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and propose how those programs might be restructured1 improved1 or expanded to incentivize climate change relocation2 7#f7 describe measures that governments or other organizations can take to reduce the psychological stress associated with relocation to preserve or support the historical and cultural identity of communities being relocated and to restore and conserve areas that communities are relocated from as publicly accessible natural assets1 and how ,federal programs will support those efforts2 7#g7 identify and recommend measures to overcome how institutional barriers1 such as ,federal programs that do not account for ,tribal sovereignty1 constrain ,tribal communities' ability to pursue self-determined management of their resources and built environment2 7#h7 identify measures that ,congress1 ,federal agencies1 or ,state and local governments should take to discourage or restrict new development and hard structural measures in areas vulnerable to such significant climate change impacts that they are likely to require a solution that includes relocation1 in particular1 where the ,federal ,government could establish stricter funding requirements for post-disaster funding that require updated building codes and land use strategies reflecting climate risk2 7#i7 describe existing policies and clarify responsibilities of governments in complying with obligations to protect private property1 including providing just compensation for any taking of private property2 7#aj7 propose an application process1 available online1 for ,states and communities to express affirmative interest in climate relocation assistance1 either as a leaving community or receiving community2 7#aa7 provide guidance on and identify additional funding for operations and maintenance requirements for vacated land1 and identify the resources needed to prioritize public access1 recreational spaces1 or conservation areas2 7#ab7 review efficacy of existing flood mitigation strategies on reducing flood risk to human populations1 and identify opportunities to coordinate blue-green infrastructure solutions with buyout programs that increase the resilience of remaining residents2 and 7#ac7 outline the amount and timing of ,federal funding that is expected to be needed to implement the ,program4 7f7 ,development of report to ,congress ,in developing the report required by subsection 7e71 the ,chair shall-- 7#a7 provide for public review of and public comment on a draft of the report2 7#b7 consult with organizations representing ,state and local governments2 7#c7 consult with the external advisory panel established under subsection 7d72 and 7#d7 evaluate projects implemented under the ,national ,disaster ,resilience ,competition administered by the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 7g7 ,climate ,change ,strategic ,relocation ,program pilot projects ,not later than #b years after the date on which the report required by subsection 7e7 is submitted1 the ,chair shall establish and carry out pilot projects based upon the recommendations included in such report4 7h7 ,subsequent periodic reports to ,congress ,not later than #c years after the date on which the report required by subsection 7e7 is submitted1 and every #c years thereafter1 the ,chair shall submit to ,congress a report evaluating progress in the implementation of the ,program and making recommendations for needed changes to the ,program4 ,v ,ocean ,health3 ,ocean ,acidification and ,harmful ,algal ,blooms ,a ,coastal ,communities ,ocean ,acidification #eja4 ,state and ,united ,states defined ,section #abdjc of the ,federal ,ocean ,acidification ,research ,and ,monitoring ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,state ,the term ,state means each ,state of the ,united ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 ,american ,samoa1 ,guam1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 the ,virgin ,islands of the ,united ,states1 and any other territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,united ,states ,the term ,united ,states means the ,states1 collectively4 4 #ejb4 ,coastal community vulnerability assessment 7a7 ,in general ,section #abdjf of the ,federal ,ocean ,acidification ,research ,and ,monitoring ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgje7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting 7referred to in this section as the ,program7 after acidification program2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,community vulnerability assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,ocean ,climate ,emergency ,action ,now ,act of #bjbj and every #g years thereafter1 the ,secretary1 through the ,program1 shall conduct an ocean acidification coastal community vulnerability assessment1 and issue a corresponding public report4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the assessment conducted under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 identify the ,united ,states coastal communities1 including island communities1 low-population rural communities1 and subsistence communities1 that are most dependent on coastal and ocean resources that may be impacted by ocean acidification2 7,b7 assess the nature of the social and economic vulnerabilities of those communities1 including the economic effect on local or regional commercial fisheries and recreational opportunities and over what timescales such effects will be felt2 7,c7 identify the ocean acidification impacts that might harm those communities1 both in isolation and in conjunction with other changing ocean conditions1 including effects from changes in ocean and coastal marine resources that are not managed by the ,federal ,government2 7,d7 identify key knowledge gaps where research could be devoted to better understand the possible impacts of ocean acidification on those communities1 the risks and threats facing those communities1 and possible adaptation strategies for those communities2 and 7,e7 be conducted in collaboration with experts1 including traditional knowledge experts1 and individuals who are familiar with the unique economic1 social1 ecological1 geographic1 and resource concerns of coastal communities in the ,united ,states1 including representatives from-- 7i7 the ,national ,marine ,fisheries ,service and the ,office for ,coastal ,management of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration2 7ii7 ,national ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system regional information coordination entities established under section #abcjd7;c77#d7 of the ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjc7;c77#d772 7iii7 regional ocean acidification networks2 and 7iv7 ,state sea grant programs 7as defined in section #bjc of the ,national ,sea ,grant ,college ,program ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aabb774 7c7 ,support for ,state and local vulnerability assessments and strategic research planning ,in carrying out the ,program1 the ,secretary shall collaborate with ,state1 local1 and ,tribal government entities that are conducting or have completed vulnerability assessments1 strategic research planning1 or other similar activities related to ocean acidification and its impacts on coastal communities1 for the purpose of-- 7#a7 determining whether such activities can be used as a model for other communities2 and 7#b7 identifying opportunities for the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration and other relevant ,federal agencies to support such activities4 4 7b7 ,ongoing input mechanism ,section #abdjd7;b77#e7 of the ,federal ,ocean ,acidification ,research ,and ,monitoring ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjc7;b77#e77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking including information and inserting the following3 8including-- 7,a7 information 2 7#b7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 an ongoing mechanism that allows affected industry members1 coastal stakeholders1 non-,federal resource managers1 community acidification networks1 ,indigenous knowledge groups1 and scientific experts not employed by the ,federal ,government to provide input on research1 data1 and monitoring that is necessary to support on-the-ground management1 decision making1 and adaptation related to ocean acidification and the effects of such acidification2 and 4 7c7 ,strategic research plan ,section #abdje of the ,federal ,ocean ,acidification ,research ,and ,monitoring ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aj7 make recommendations to conduct research in areas1 including the social sciences and economics1 to address the key knowledge gaps identified in the community vulnerability assessment report conducted under section #abdjf7;b72 and 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 by inserting 1 ,tribal government1 ,indigenous and traditional knowledge expert1 after industry4 7d7 ,report on support for ,state and local vulnerability assessments and strategic research planning ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report detailing the efforts of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration to support ,state1 local1 and ,tribal community vulnerability assessments1 strategic research and planning1 and monitoring needs1 pursuant to section #abdjf7;c7 of the ,federal ,ocean ,acidification ,research ,and ,monitoring ,act of #bjji 7as added by subsection 7a774 ,b ,ocean ,acidification ,prize ,competitions #eaa4 ,prize competitions ,section #abdjd of the ,federal ,ocean ,acidification ,research ,and ,monitoring ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjc7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,prize competitions 7#a7 ,in ,general ,any ,federal agency with a representative serving on the interagency working group established under this section may1 either individually or in cooperation with #a or more agencies1 carry out a program to award prizes competitively under section #bd of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgai74 ,an agency seeking to carry out such a program shall carry out such program in coordination with the chair of such interagency working group4 7#b7 ,purposes ,any prize competition carried out under this subsection shall be for the purpose of stimulating innovation to advance our ,nation's ability to understand1 research1 or monitor ocean acidification or its impacts1 or to develop management or adaptation options for responding to ocean acidification4 7#c7 ,priority programs ,priority shall be given to establishing programs under this section that address communities1 environments1 or industries that are in distress due to the impacts of ocean acidification1 including-- 7,a7 the development of monitoring or management options for communities or industries that are experiencing significant financial hardship2 7,b7 the development of adaptation options to alleviate economic harm and job loss caused by ocean acidification2 7,c7 the development of measures to help vulnerable communities or industries1 with an emphasis on rural communities and businesses2 and 7,d7 the development of adaptation and management options for impacted shellfish industries4 4 ,c ,coastal and ,ocean ,acidification ,stressors and ,threats ,research #eba4 ,purposes 7a7 ,in general ,section #abdjb7;a7 of the ,federal ,ocean ,acidification ,research ,and ,monitoring ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgja7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking development and coordination and inserting coordination and implementation2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking acidification on marine organisms and inserting acidification and coastal acidification on marine organisms2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking establish and all that follows through the semicolon and inserting maintain and advise an interagency research1 monitoring1 and public outreach program on ocean acidification and coastal acidification22 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking establishment and inserting maintenance2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting and coastal acidification after ocean acidification2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting and coastal acidification that take into account other environmental and anthropogenic stressors after ocean acidification4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,section #abdjb of the ,federal ,ocean ,acidification ,research ,and ,monitoring ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgja7;a77 is amended by striking 7a7 ,purposes4--4 #ebb4 ,definitions ,section #abdjc of the ,federal ,ocean ,acidification ,research ,and ,monitoring ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjb71 as amended by section #eja of this ,act1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking of the ,earth's oceans and all that follows before the period at the end and inserting and changes in the water chemistry of the ,earth's oceans1 coastal estuaries1 and waterways caused by carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and the breakdown of organic matter2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 as redesignated by section #eja7;a7 of this ,act1 by striking ,joint ,subcommittee on ,ocean ,science and ,technology and inserting ,subcommittee on ,ocean ,science and ,technology2 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#f71 respectively2 and 7#d7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated1 the following new paragraph3 7#a7 ,coastal acidification ,the term coastal acidification means the combined decrease in p,h and changes in the water chemistry of coastal oceans1 estuaries1 and other bodies of water from chemical inputs 7including carbon dioxide from the atmosphere71 freshwater inputs1 and excess nutrient run-off from land and coastal atmospheric pollution that result in processes that release carbon dioxide1 acidic nitrogen1 and sulfur compounds as byproducts which end up in coastal waters4 4 #ebc4 ,interagency working group ,section #abdjd of the ,federal ,ocean ,acidification ,research ,and ,monitoring ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking subcommittee and inserting working group2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,joint ,subcommittee on ,ocean ,science and ,technology of the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council shall coordinate ,federal activities on ocean acidification and and inserting ,subcommittee shall2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,wildlife ,service1 and inserting ,wildlife ,service1 the ,bureau of ,ocean ,energy ,management1 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 the ,department of ,agriculture1 the ,department of ,state1 the ,department of ,energy1 the ,department of the ,navy1 the ,national ,park ,service1 the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs1 the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 the ,smithsonian ,institution12 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 in the heading1 by striking ,chairman and inserting ,chair2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 including the efforts of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration to facilitate such implementation after of the plan2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting and coastal acidification after ocean acidification2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting and coastal acidification after ocean acidification2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e71 as amended by section #ejb7;b7 of this ,act-- 7i7 by striking developed and inserting and coastal acidification developed2 and 7ii7 by striking impacts of ocean acidificationand inserting impacts of ocean acidification and coastal acidification2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#f7 ensure that each of the ,federal agencies represented on the interagency working group-- 7,a7 participates in the ,ocean ,acidification ,information ,exchange established under paragraph 7#e72 and 7,b7 delivers data and information to support the data archive system established under section #abdjf7;f74 2 7#d7 in subsection 7c71 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 and to the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 after ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the interagency research and inserting interagency strategic research2 7#e7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#f7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,advisory ,board 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,chair of the ,subcommittee shall establish an ,ocean ,acidification ,advisory ,board4 7#b7 ,duties ,the ,advisory ,board shall-- 7,a7 not later than #ahj days before the ,subcommittee submits the most recent report under subsection 7d77#b7-- 7i7 review such report2 and 7ii7 submit an analysis of such report to the ,subcommittee for consideration in the final report submitted under subsection 7d77#b72 7,b7 concurrently with the ,subcommittee's final submission of the report under subsection 7d77#b71 submit a copy of the analysis provided to the ,subcommittee to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,c7 not later than #ahj days before the ,subcommittee submits the most recent strategic research plan under subsection 7d77#c7 to ,congress-- 7i7 review such plan2 and 7ii7 submit an analysis of such plan and the implementation thereof to the ,subcommittee for consideration in the final strategic research plan submitted under subsection 7d77#c72 7,d7 concurrently with the ,subcommittee's final submission of the strategic research plan under subsection 7d77#c71 submit a copy of the analysis provided to the ,subcommittee to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,e7 provide ongoing advice to the ,subcommittee and the interagency working group on matters related to ,federal activities on ocean acidification and coastal acidification2 7,f7 advise the ,subcommittee and the interagency working group on-- 7i7 efforts to coordinate research and monitoring activities related to ocean acidification and coastal acidification2 and 7ii7 the best practices for the standards developed for data archiving under section #abdjf7;g72 7,g7 publish in the ,federal ,register a charter2 7,h7 provide the ,library of ,congress with-- 7i7 the charter described in subparagraph 7,g72 7ii7 any schedules and minutes for meetings of the ,advisory ,board2 7iii7 any documents that are approved by the ,advisory ,board2 and 7iv7 any reports and analysis prepared by the ,advisory ,board2 and 7,i7 establish a publicly accessible web page on the website of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 that contains the information described in clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 of subparagraph 7,h74 7#c7 ,membership ,the ,advisory ,board shall consist of #bd members as follows3 7,a7 ,two representatives of the shellfish and crab industry4 7,b7 ,one representative of the finfish industry4 7,c7 ,one representative of seafood processors4 7,d7 ,three representatives from academia1 including both natural and social sciences4 7,e7 ,one representative of recreational fishing4 7,f7 ,one representative of relevant nongovernmental organizations4 7,g7 ,six representatives from relevant ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments4 7,h7 ,one representative from the ,alaska ,ocean ,acidification ,network4 7,i7 ,one representative from the ,california ,current ,acidification ,network4 7,j7 ,one representative from the ,northeast ,coastal ,acidification ,network4 7,k7 ,one representative from the ,southeast ,coastal ,acidification ,network4 7,l7 ,one representative from the ,gulf of ,mexico ,coastal ,acidification ,network4 7,m7 ,one representative from the ,mid-,atlantic ,coastal ,acidification ,network4 7,n7 ,one representative from the ,pacific ,islands ,ocean ,observing ,system or similar entity representing the island ,territories and possessions of the ,united ,states in the ,pacific ,ocean1 and the ,state of ,hawaii4 7,o7 ,one representative from the ,caribbean ,regional ,association for ,coastal ,ocean ,observing or a similar entity representing ,puerto ,rico and the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands4 7,p7 ,one representative from the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration shall serve as an ex-officio member of the ,advisory ,board without a vote4 7#d7 ,appointment of members ,the ,chair of the ,subcommittee shall-- 7,a7 appoint members to the ,advisory ,board 7taking into account the geographical interests of each individual to be appointed as a member of the ,advisory ,board to ensure that an appropriate balance of geographical interests are represented by the members of the ,advisory ,board7 who-- 7i7 represent the interest group for which each seat is designated2 7ii7 demonstrate expertise on ocean acidification or coastal acidification and its scientific1 economic1 industry1 cultural1 and community impacts2 and 7iii7 have a record of distinguished service with respect to ocean acidification or coastal acidification1 and such impacts2 7,b7 give consideration to nominations and recommendations from the members of the interagency working group and the public for such appointments2 and 7,c7 ensure that an appropriate balance of scientific1 industry1 and geographical interests are represented by the members of the ,advisory ,board4 7#e7 ,term of membership ,each member of the ,advisory ,board-- 7,a7 shall be appointed for a #e-year term2 and 7,b7 may be appointed to more than #a term4 7#f7 ,chair ,the ,chair of the ,subcommittee shall appoint #a member of the ,advisory ,board to serve as the ,chair of the ,advisory ,board4 7#g7 ,meetings ,not less than once each calendar year1 the ,advisory ,board shall meet at such times and places as may be designated by the ,chair of the ,advisory ,board1 in consultation with the ,chair of the ,subcommittee and the ,chair of the interagency working group4 7#h7 ,briefing ,the ,chair of the ,advisory ,board shall brief the ,subcommittee and the interagency working group on the progress of the ,advisory ,board as necessary4 7#i7 ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act ,section #ad of the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act shall not apply to the ,advisory ,board4 4 #ebd4 ,strategic research plan ,section #abdje of the ,federal ,ocean ,acidification ,research ,and ,monitoring ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking acidification each place it appears and inserting acidification and coastal acidification2 7,b7 in the first sentence-- 7i7 by inserting 1 and not later than every #e years thereafter after the date of enactment of this ,act2 7ii7 by inserting address the socioeconomic impacts of ocean acidification and coastal acidification and to after mitigation strategies to2 and 7iii7 by striking marine ecosystems each place it appears and inserting ecosystems2 and 7,c7 in the second sentence1 by inserting and recommendations made by the ,advisory ,board in the review of the plan required under section #abdjd7;c77#b77;,c77i7 after subsection 7d72 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 as amended by section #ejb7;c7 of this ,act-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting and social sciences after among the ocean sciences2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking impacts and inserting impacts1 including trends of changes in ocean chemistry12 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by striking improve the ability to assess the and inserting assess the short-term and long-term2 and 7,,ii7 by striking 2 and at the end and inserting a semicolon2 7iii7 by amending subparagraph 7,c7 to read as follows3 7,c7 provide information for the-- 7i7 development of adaptation and mitigation strategies to address the socioeconomic impacts of ocean acidification and coastal acidification2 7ii7 conservation of marine organisms and ecosystems2 and 7iii7 assessment of the effectiveness of such adaptation and mitigation strategies2 and 2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 improve research on-- 7i7 ocean acidification and coastal acidification2 7ii7 the interactions between and effects of multiple combined stressors including changes in water chemistry1 changes in sediment delivery1 hypoxia1 and harmful algal blooms1 on ocean acidification and coastal acidification2 and 7iii7 the effect of environmental stressors on marine resources and ecosystems2 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking database development and inserting data management2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,h7 by striking and at the end2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,j7 assessment of adaptation and mitigation strategies2 and 7,k7 education and outreach activities2 2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking set forth and inserting ensure an appropriate balance of contribution in establishing2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking reports and inserting the best available peer-reviewed scientific reports2 7,f7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7i7 by inserting and coastal acidification after ocean acidification2 and 7ii7 by striking of the ,united ,states and inserting within the ,united ,states2 7,g7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking outline budget requirements and inserting estimate costs associated for full implementation of each element of the plan by fiscal year2 7,h7 in paragraph 7#h7-- 7i7 by inserting and coastal acidification after ocean acidification each place it appears2 and 7ii7 by striking its and inserting their2 and 7,i7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#aa7 describe monitoring needs necessary to support potentially affected industry members1 coastal stakeholders1 fishery management councils and commissions1 non-,federal resource managers1 and scientific experts on decision making and adaptation related to ocean acidification and coastal acidification4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,c71 by striking surface2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting and coastal acidification after ocean acidification each place it appears2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking input1 and and inserting inputs12 7ii7 by inserting 1 marine food webs1 after marine ecosystems2 and 7iii7 by inserting 1 and modeling that supports fisheries management after marine organisms2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e71 by inserting and coastal acidification after ocean acidification2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#f7 ,research to understand related and cumulative stressors and other biogeochemical processes occurring in conjunction with ocean acidification and coastal acidification4 2 and 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7e71 as amended by section #ejb7;c7 of this ,act1 as subsection 7f72 and 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following new subsection 7e73 7e7 ,advisory ,board evaluation ,not later than #ahj days before a plan is submitted to ,congress1 the ,subcommittee shall provide the ,advisory ,board established under section #abdjd7;c7 a copy of the plan for purposes of review under paragraph 7#b77;,c77i7 of such section4 4 #ebe4 ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ocean acidification activities ,section #abdjf of the ,federal ,ocean ,acidification ,research ,and ,monitoring ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgje71 as amended by section #ejb of this ,act1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting coordination1 after research1 monitoring12 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by inserting including the ,integrated ,ocean ,observing ,system and the ocean observing assets of other ,federal and ,state agencies1 after ocean observing assets12 and 7,,ii7 by inserting and agency and department missions1 prioritizing the location of monitoring instruments1 assets1 and projects to maximize the efficiency of resources and to optimize understanding of socioeconomic impacts and ecosystem health after research program2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 by striking adaptation and inserting adaptation and mitigation2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting and supporting socioeconomically vulnerable communities and industries after marine ecosystems2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,e7-- 7,i7 by striking its impacts and inserting their respective impacts2 and 7,,ii7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,f7-- 7,i7 by striking monitoring and impacts research and inserting research1 monitoring1 and adaptation and mitigation strategies2 and 7,,ii7 by adding and at the end2 and 7v7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,g7 research to improve understanding of the effect of-- 7i7 other environmental stressors on ocean acidification and coastal acidification2 7ii7 multiple environmental stressors on living marine resources and coastal ecosystems2 and 7iii7 adaptation and mitigation strategies to address the socioeconomic impacts of ocean acidification and coastal acidification4 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking critical research projects that explore and inserting critical research and education projects that explore and communicate2 and 7,d7 in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 by striking acidification each place it appears and inserting acidification and coastal acidification2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7e7 ,relationship to interagency working group ,the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration shall serve as the lead ,federal agency responsible for coordinating the ,federal response to ocean acidification and coastal acidification1 by-- 7#a7 leading the interagency working group in implementing the strategic research plan under section #abdje2 7#b7 coordinating monitoring and research efforts among ,federal agencies in cooperation with ,state1 local1 and ,tribal government and international partners2 7#c7 maintaining an ,ocean ,acidification ,information ,exchange described under section #abdjd7;b77#e7 to allow for information to be electronically accessible1 including information-- 7,a7 on ocean acidification developed through or used by the ocean acidification program described under section #abdjf7;a72 or 7,b7 that would be useful to ,state governments1 local governments1 ,tribal governments1 resource managers1 policymakers1 researchers1 and other stakeholders in mitigating or adapting to the impacts of ocean acidification and coastal acidification2 and 7#d7 establishing and maintaining the data archive system under subsection 7f74 7f7 ,data archive system 7#a7 ,management ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with members of the interagency working group1 shall provide for the long-term stewardship of1 and access to1 data relating to ocean acidification and coastal acidification by establishing and maintaining a data archive system that the ,national ,center for ,environmental ,information uses to process1 store1 archive1 provide access to1 and incorporate to the extent possible1 such data collected-- 7,a7 through relevant federally funded research2 and 7,b7 by a ,federal agency1 ,state agency1 local agency1 ,tribe1 academic scientist1 volunteer scientist1 or industry organization4 7#b7 ,existing global or national data assets ,in establishing and maintaining the data archive system under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall ensure that existing global or national data assets 7including the data assets maintained by the ,national ,centers for ,environmental ,information1 the ,integrated ,ocean ,observing ,system1 and other existing data systems within ,federal agencies7 are incorporated to the greatest extent possible4 7g7 ,standards1 protocols1 and procedures ,with respect to the data described in subsection 7d71 the ,secretary1 in coordination with members of the interagency working group1 shall establish and revise as necessary the standards1 protocols1 or procedures for-- 7#a7 processing1 storing1 archiving1 and providing access to such data2 7#b7 the interoperability and intercalibration of such data2 7#c7 the collection of any metadata underlying such data2 and 7#d7 sharing such data with ,state1 local1 and ,tribal government programs1 potentially affected industry members1 coastal stakeholders1 fishery management councils and commissions1 non-,federal resource managers1 and academia4 7h7 ,dissemination of ocean acidification data and coastal acidification data ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with members of the interagency working group1 shall disseminate the data described under subsection 7d7 to the greatest extent practicable by sharing such data on full and open access exchanges1 including the ,ocean ,acidification ,information ,exchange described in section #abdjd7;b77#e74 7i7 ,requirement ,recipients of grants from the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration under this subtitle that collect data described under subsection 7f7 shall-- 7#a7 collect such data in accordance with the standards1 protocols1 or procedures established pursuant to subsection 7g72 and 7#b7 submit such data to the data archive system under subsection 7f71 in accordance with any rules promulgated by the ,secretary4 4 #ebf4 ,national ,science ,foundation ocean acidification activities ,section #abdjg of the ,federal ,ocean ,acidification ,research ,and ,monitoring ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjf7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ocean acidification each place it appears and inserting ocean acidification and coastal acidification2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking continue and all that follows through which shall2 7ii7 by striking proposals for research and inserting proposals for the researching2 and 7iii7 by striking its impacts and inserting their respective impacts2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking marine ecosystems and inserting ecosystems2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking 2 and at the end and inserting a semicolon2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking and its impacts and inserting and their respective impacts2 and 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 adaptation and mitigation strategies to address socioeconomic effects of ocean acidification and coastal acidification4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,requirement ,recipients of grants from the ,national ,science ,foundation under this subtitle that collect data described under section #abdjf7;f7 shall-- 7#a7 collect data in accordance with the standards1 protocols1 or procedures established pursuant to section #abdjf7;g72 and 7#b7 submit such data to the ,director and the ,secretary1 in accordance with any rules promulgated by the ,director or the ,secretary4 4 #ebg4 ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ocean acidification activities ,section #abdjh of the ,federal ,ocean ,acidification ,research ,and ,monitoring ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjg7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ocean acidification each place it appears and inserting ocean acidification and coastal acidification2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking its impacts and inserting their respective impacts2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,requirement ,researchers from the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration under this subtitle that collect data described under section #abdjf7;f7 shall-- 7#a7 collect such data in accordance with the standards1 protocols1 or procedures established pursuant to section #abdjf7;g72 and 7#b7 submit such data to the ,administrator and the ,secretary1 in accordance with any rules promulgated by the ,administrator or the ,secretary4 4 #ebh4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #abdji of the ,federal ,ocean ,acidification ,research ,and ,monitoring ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking subtitle-- and all that follows through paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 subtitle #cj1ejj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe42 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking subtitle-- and all that follows through paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 subtitle #bj1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe44 ,d ,south ,florida ,clean ,coastal ,waters #eca4 ,south ,florida harmful algal blooms and hypoxia assessment and action plan 7a7 ,in general ,the ,harmful ,algal ,bloom and ,hypoxia ,research and ,control ,act of #aiih 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #djja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating sections #fje through #fji as sections #fjf through #faj1 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after section #fjd the following3 #fje4 ,south ,florida harmful algal blooms and hypoxia 7a7 ,south ,florida ,in this section1 the term ,south ,florida means-- 7#a7 all lands and waters within the administrative boundaries of the ,south ,florida ,water ,management ,district2 7#b7 regional coastal waters1 including ,biscayne ,bay1 the ,caloosahatchee ,estuary1 ,st4 ,lucie ,estuary1 ,florida ,bay1 and ,indian ,river ,lagoon2 and 7#c7 the ,florida ,reef ,tract4 7b7 ,integrated assessment 7#a7 ,interim integrated assessment ,not later than #edj days after the date of the enactment of the ,ocean ,climate ,emergency ,action ,now ,act of #bjbj1 the ,task ,force1 in accordance with the authority under section #fjc1 shall complete and submit to ,congress and the ,president an interim integrated assessment4 7#b7 ,final integrated assessment ,not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of the ,ocean ,climate ,emergency ,action ,now ,act of #bjbj1 the ,task ,force shall finalize1 and submit to ,congress and the ,president1 the interim integrated assessment required under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,contents of the integrated assessment ,the integrated assessments required under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 shall examine the causes1 consequences1 and potential approaches to reduction of harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in ,south ,florida1 and the status of1 and gaps within1 current harmful algal bloom and hypoxia research1 monitoring1 management1 prevention1 response1 and control activities that directly affect the region by-- 7,a7 ,federal agencies2 7,b7 ,state agencies2 7,c7 regional research consortia2 7,d7 academia2 7,e7 private industry2 7,f7 nongovernmental organizations2 and 7,g7 ,indian ,tribes 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd774 7c7 ,action plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years and #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,ocean ,climate ,emergency ,action ,now ,act of #bjbj1 the ,task ,force shall develop and submit to ,congress an action plan1 based on the integrated assessments under subsection 7b71 for reducing1 mitigating1 and controlling harmful algal blooms and hypoxia in ,south ,florida4 7#b7 ,contents ,the action plan submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 address the monitoring needs identified in the integrated assessments under subsection 7b72 7,b7 include a timeline and budgetary requirements for deployment of future assets2 7,c7 identify requirements for the development and verification of ,south ,florida harmful algal bloom and hypoxia models1 including-- 7i7 all assumptions built into the models2 and 7ii7 data quality methods used to ensure the best available data are utilized2 and 7,d7 include a plan to implement a remote monitoring network and early warning system for alerting local communities in the region to harmful algal bloom risks that may impact human health4 7#c7 ,requirements ,in developing the action plan submitted under paragraph 7#a71 the ,task ,force shall-- 7,a7 consult with the ,state of ,florida and affected local and ,tribal governments2 7,b7 consult with representatives from regional academic1 agricultural1 industry1 and other stakeholder groups2 7,c7 ensure that such plan complements and does not duplicate activities conducted by other ,federal or ,state agencies1 including the ,south ,florida ,ecosystem ,restoration ,task ,force2 7,d7 identify critical research for reducing1 mitigating1 and controlling harmful algal bloom events and their effects2 7,e7 evaluate cost-effective1 incentive-based partnership approaches2 7,f7 ensure that such plan is technically sound and cost-effective2 7,g7 use existing research1 assessments1 reports1 and program activities2 and 7,h7 publish a draft summary of the action plan required by paragraph 7#a7 in the ,federal ,register not less than #ahj days before submitting such plan to ,congress4 7#d7 ,progress reports ,the ,task ,force shall submit1 beginning #b years after the date on which the action plan required by paragraph 7#a7 is submitted to ,congress1 biennial progress reports on steps taken to meet the objectives of such action plan to ,congress4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment and correction ,the table of contents in section #b of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #aiih 7,public ,law #aje-chc7 is amended by striking the items relating to title ,,vi and inserting the following new items3 ,title ,,vi--,harmful ,algal ,blooms and ,hypoxia ,sec4 #fja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,findings4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,assessments4 ,sec4 #fjc;,a4 ,national ,harmful ,algal ,bloom and ,hypoxia ,program4 ,sec4 #fjc;,b4 ,comprehensive research plan and action strategy4 ,sec4 #fjd4 ,northern ,gulf of ,mexico hypoxia4 ,sec4 #fje4 ,south ,florida harmful algal blooms and hypoxia4 ,sec4 #fjf4 ,great ,lakes hypoxia and harmful algal blooms4 ,sec4 #fjg4 ,protection of ,states' ,rights4 ,sec4 #fjh4 ,effect on other ,federal authority4 ,sec4 #fji4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #faj4 ,authorization of appropriations4 4 ,e ,protecting ,local ,communities from ,harmful ,algal ,blooms #eda4 ,algal blooms ,section #ajb7b7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eabb7 is amended by striking or drought and inserting drought1 or algal blooms4 ,f ,harmful ,algal ,bloom ,essential ,forecasting #eea4 ,designating certain harmful algal bloom services as excepted services under the ,anti-,deficiency ,act 7a7 ,in ,general ,section #fjc;,a of the ,harmful ,algal ,bloom and ,hypoxia ,research and ,control ,act of #aiih 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #djjb7 is amended by adding at the end the following subsection3 7j7 ,anti-,deficiency ,act ,applied to ,harmful ,algal ,bloom ,services ,any services accepted by an officer or employee under this chapter1 including web services and server processing1 for the ,harmful ,algal ,bloom forecast system of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration shall be deemed1 for purposes of section #acdb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 services for emergencies involving the safety of human life or the protection of property4 4 7b7 ,application ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall apply to any lapse in appropriations beginning on or after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #eeb4 ,centers of ,excellence in ,harmful ,algal ,bloom ,research1 ,prevention1 ,response1 and ,mitigation 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 acting through the ,administrator1 shall designate organizations as ,national ,centers of ,excellence in ,harmful ,algal ,bloom ,research1 ,prevention1 ,response1 and ,mitigation 7in this section referred to as ,national ,centers of ,excellence74 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,national ,centers of ,excellence is-- 7#a7 to further understanding of harmful algal blooms2 7#b7 to further understanding of the impacts of harmful algal blooms on public health1 including the health of at-risk populations2 7#c7 to further the ability to research1 forecast1 and monitor harmful algal blooms2 7#d7 to formalize and enhance existing partnerships and collaborations among institutions of higher education1 research entities1 local1 ,state1 ,territorial1 and ,tribal agencies1 and the ,federal ,government2 7#e7 to further the prevention1 control1 and mitigation of harmful algal blooms2 7#f7 to transition harmful algal bloom research and forecasting from observational to operational use2 and 7#g7 to address existing and emerging harmful algal bloom issues as the ,administrator considers appropriate4 7c7 ,eligibility for designations ,to be eligible for designation under this section1 an organization shall-- 7#a7 be an institution of higher education1 a ,state1 ,territorial1 or ,tribal research agency1 a nonprofit laboratory or other research entity1 or a consortium of such eligible entities2 7#b7 have demonstrated expertise and success in harmful algal bloom research1 monitoring1 forecasting1 prevention1 or response efforts2 7#c7 have demonstrated ability to collaborate with local1 ,state1 ,territorial1 and ,tribal governments and ,federal agencies on harmful algal blooms2 and 7#d7 be located in an area that is economically and environmentally impacted by harmful algal blooms4 7d7 ,requirements for designations ,in designating ,national ,centers of ,excellence under this section1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 consult with the ,inter-,agency ,task ,force on ,harmful ,algal ,blooms and ,hypoxia2 7#b7 ensure regional balance by designating ,national ,centers of ,excellence in a variety of locations throughout the ,united ,states1 including the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 ,american ,samoa1 ,guam1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 and other ,territories and possessions of the ,united ,states2 and 7#c7 avoid duplication of other harmful algal bloom research4 7e7 ,effective period1 review1 and renewal ,each designation of an organization as a ,national ,center under this section-- 7#a7 shall be effective for #e years2 7#b7 shall be reviewed by the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator1 in the fourth year of such effective period2 and 7#c7 following such review1 may be renewed for an additional #e-year period4 7f7 ,annual reports ,the ,secretary shall require and publish an annual activity report from each ,national ,center4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,to carry out this section1 including for providing funding to ,national ,centers of ,excellence designated under this section1 there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration #ab1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe1 of which not more than #e percent may be available each fiscal year for administrative expenses4 ,,vi ,national ,ocean ,policy1 ,data1 and ,coordinated ,website for ,grant ,programs ,a ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships #fja4 ,findings2 sense of ,congress2 purposes 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,the ocean and coastal waters of the ,united ,states are foundational to the economy1 security1 global competitiveness1 and well-being of the ,united ,states and continuously serve the people of the ,united ,states and other countries as an important source of food1 energy1 economic productivity1 recreation1 culture1 beauty1 and enjoyment4 7#b7 ,over many years1 the resource productivity and water quality of the ocean and coastal areas of the ,united ,states have been diminished by pollution1 increasing population demands1 economic development1 and natural and man-made hazard events1 both acute and chronic4 7#c7 ,ocean and coastal areas of the ,united ,states are managed by ,state and ,federal resource agencies and regulated on an interstate and regional scale by various overlapping ,federal authorities1 thereby creating a significant need for interstate coordination to enhance regional priorities1 including the ecological and economic health of those areas4 7#d7 ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships1 established by coastal states working in close coordination with ,federal agencies1 regional fisheries managers1 and ,tribal governments1 help coordinate interstate responses to critical ocean issues that extend beyond individual ,state boundaries4 7#e7 ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships have improved understanding of climate change's impact on fish and shellfish populations1 have invested in identifying indicators of ocean health and addressing coastal mitigation1 and have played leading roles in the creation and upkeep of regional ocean data portals that allow for improved understanding of ocean use synergies and trade-offs4 7#f7 ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships engage in coordinated efforts to protect and enhance the health of living resources and engage the public in stewardship of ocean and coastal areas4 7#g7 ,the coordination offered by ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships is particularly critical in the era of climate change1 with coastal and ocean resources under threat and as demand for offshore resources increases4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this subtitle are as follows3 7#a7 ,to complement and expand cooperative voluntary efforts intended to manage and restore ocean and coastal areas spanning across multiple ,state boundaries4 7#b7 ,to expand ,federal support for monitoring1 data management1 and restoration activities in ocean and coastal areas4 7#c7 ,to commit the ,united ,states to a comprehensive cooperative program to achieve improved water quality in1 and improvements in the productivity of living resources of1 all coastal ecosystems4 7#d7 ,to authorize ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships as intergovernmental coordinators for shared interstate and regional priorities relating to the collaborative management of the large marine ecosystems1 thereby reducing duplication of efforts and maximizing opportunities to leverage support in the ocean and coastal regions4 7#e7 ,to enable ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships1 or designated fiscal management entities of such partnerships1 to receive ,federal funding to conduct the scientific research1 conservation and restoration activities1 and priority coordination on shared regional priorities necessary to achieve the purposes described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d74 #fjb4 ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,coastal state ,the term coastal state has the meaning given that term in section #cjd of the ,coastal ,zone ,management ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adec74 7#b7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given to the term ,indian tribe in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7b7 ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships 7#a7 ,in general ,a coastal state may participate in a ,regional ,ocean ,partnership with #a or more other coastal states that share a common ocean or coastal area with the coastal state1 without regard to whether the coastal states are contiguous4 7#b7 ,application ,the ,governor of a coastal state or the ,governors of a group of coastal states may apply to the ,secretary of ,commerce1 on behalf of a partnership1 for the partnership to receive designation as a ,regional ,ocean ,partnership if the partnership-- 7,a7 meets the requirements under paragraph 7#c72 and 7,b7 submits an application for such designation in such manner1 in such form1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#c7 ,requirements ,a partnership is eligible for designation as a ,regional ,ocean ,partnership by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#b7 if the partnership-- 7,a7 is established to coordinate the interstate management of coastal resources2 7,b7 focuses on the environmental issues affecting the ocean and coastal areas of the members participating in the partnership2 7,c7 complements existing ,state coastal and ocean management efforts on an interstate scale1 focusing on shared regional priorities2 7,d7 does not have a regulatory function2 and 7,e7 is not duplicative of an existing ,regional ,ocean ,partnership designated under paragraph 7#d71 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,designation of certain entities as ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#b7 or 7#c71 the following entities are designated as ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships3 7,a7 ,the ,gulf of ,mexico ,alliance1 comprised of the ,states of ,alabama1 ,florida1 ,louisiana1 ,mississippi1 and ,texas4 7,b7 ,the ,northeast ,regional ,ocean ,council1 comprised of the ,states of ,maine1 ,vermont1 ,new ,hampshire1 ,massachusetts1 ,connecticut1 and ,rhode ,island4 7,c7 ,the ,mid-,atlantic ,regional ,council on the ,ocean1 comprised of the ,states of ,new ,york1 ,new ,jersey1 ,delaware1 ,maryland1 and ,virginia4 7,d7 ,the ,west ,coast ,ocean ,alliance1 comprised of the ,states of ,california1 ,oregon1 and ,washington and the coastal ,indian ,tribes in those ,states4 7c7 ,governing bodies of ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,regional ,ocean ,partnership designated under subsection 7b7 shall be governed by a governing body4 7#b7 ,membership ,a governing body described in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 shall be comprised1 at a minimum1 of voting members from each coastal state participating in the ,regional ,ocean ,partnership1 designated by the ,governor of the coastal state2 and 7,b7 may include such other members as the partnership considers appropriate4 7d7 ,functions ,a ,regional ,ocean ,partnership designated under subsection 7b7 may perform the following functions3 7#a7 ,promote coordination of the actions of the agencies of coastal states participating in the partnership with the actions of the appropriate officials of ,federal agencies and ,state and ,tribal governments in developing strategies-- 7,a7 to conserve living resources1 expand and protect valuable habitats1 enhance coastal resilience1 and address such other issues related to the shared ocean or coastal area as are determined to be a shared1 regional priority by those ,states2 and 7,b7 to manage regional data portals and develop associated data products for purposes that support the priorities of the partnership4 7#b7 ,in cooperation with appropriate ,federal and ,state agencies1 ,tribal governments1 and local authorities1 develop and implement specific action plans to carry out coordination goals4 7#c7 ,coordinate and implement priority plans and projects1 and facilitate science1 research1 modeling1 monitoring1 data collection1 and other activities that support the goals of the partnership through the provision of grants and contracts under subsection 7e74 7#d7 ,engage1 coordinate1 and collaborate with relevant governmental entities and stakeholders to address ocean and coastal related matters that require interagency or intergovernmental solutions4 7#e7 ,implement engagement programs for public information1 education1 and participation to foster stewardship of the resources of the ocean and coastal areas1 as relevant4 7#f7 ,develop and make available1 through publications1 technical assistance1 and other appropriate means1 information pertaining to cross-jurisdictional issues being addressed through the coordinated activities of the partnership4 7#g7 ,serve as a liaison with1 and provide information to1 international counterparts1 as appropriate on priority issues for the partnership4 7e7 ,grants and contracts 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,regional ,ocean ,partnership designated under subsection 7b7 may1 in coordination with existing ,federal and ,state management programs1 from amounts made available to the partnership by the ,administrator or the head of another ,federal agency-- 7,a7 provide grants to eligible persons described in paragraph 7#b7 for the purposes described in paragraph 7#c72 and 7,b7 enter into contracts with such persons for such purposes4 7#b7 ,eligible persons ,the eligible persons described in this paragraph are the following3 7,a7 ,indian ,tribes4 7,b7 ,state and local governments4 7,c7 ,nongovernmental organizations4 7,d7 ,institutions of higher education4 7,e7 ,individuals4 7,f7 ,private entities4 7#c7 ,purposes ,the purposes described in this paragraph include any of the following3 7,a7 ,monitoring the water quality and living resources of multi-,state ocean and coastal ecosystems and to coastal communities4 7,b7 ,researching and addressing the effects of natural and human-induced environmental changes to-- 7i7 ocean and coastal ecosystems2 and 7ii7 coastal communities4 7,c7 ,developing and executing cooperative strategies that-- 7i7 address regional data issues identified by the partnership2 and 7ii7 will result in more effective management of common ocean and coastal areas4 7f7 ,reports and assessments 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #e years thereafter until #bjdj1 the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships designated under subsection 7b71 shall-- 7,a7 assess the effectiveness of the partnerships in supporting regional priorities relating to the management of common ocean and coastal areas2 and 7,b7 submit to ,congress a report on that assessment4 7#b7 ,report requirements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the overall status of the work of the ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships designated under subsection 7b74 7,b7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness of the strategies that the ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships are supporting or implementing and the extent to which the priority needs of the regions covered by such partnerships are being met through such strategies4 7,c7 ,such recommendations as the ,administrator may have for the improvement of efforts of the ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships to support the purposes of this subtitle4 7,d7 ,an assessment of how the efforts of the ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships support or enhance ,federal and ,state efforts in line with the purposes of this subtitle4 7,e7 ,recommendations for improvements to the collective strategies that support the purposes of this subtitle in coordination and consultation with all relevant ,federal1 ,state1 and ,tribal entities4 7g7 ,availability of ,federal funds ,in addition to amounts made available to ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships designated under subsection 7b7 by the ,administrator under this section1 the head of any other ,federal agency may provide grants to1 enter into contracts with1 or otherwise provide funding to such partnerships4 7h7 ,authorities ,nothing in this section establishes any new legal or regulatory authority of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration or of the ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships designated under subsection 7b71 other than-- 7#a7 the authority of the ,administrator to provide amounts to the partnerships2 and 7#b7 the authority of the partnerships to provide grants and enter into contracts under subsection 7e74 7i7 ,funding 7#a7 ,in general ,of amounts authorized to be appropriated to the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 the ,administrator may make the following amounts available to ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships designated under subsection 7b7 or designated fiscal management entities of such partnerships to carry out activities of the partnerships under this subtitle3 7,a7 #aj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba4 7,b7 #aj1ajj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb4 7,c7 #aj1bjb1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc4 7,d7 #aj1cjf1jdj for fiscal year #bjbd4 7,e7 #aj1dab1afj for fiscal year #bjbe4 7,f7 #aj1ebj1djd for fiscal year #bjbf4 7#b7 ,distribution of amounts ,amounts made available under paragraph 7#a7 shall be divided evenly among the ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships designated under subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,availability of amounts ,amounts made available under paragraph 7#a7 shall remain available until expended4 ,b ,data and ,scientific ,coordination #faa4 ,increased coordination among agencies with respect to data and monitoring 7a7 ,interagency ,ocean ,observation ,committee ,in addition to its responsibilities as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and in consultation with the advisory committee authorized by section #abcjd7;d7 of the ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjc7;d771 the ,interagency ,ocean ,observation ,committee shall-- 7#a7 work with international coordinating bodies1 as necessary1 to ensure robust1 direct measurements of the ,great ,lakes1 oceans1 bays1 estuaries1 and coasts1 including oceanographic data2 7#b7 coordinate supercomputing capacity1 data storage capacity1 and public access across agencies2 and 7#c7 support cross-agency and multi-platform synergy1 by coordinating overlapping data collection by satellites1 buoys1 submarines1 gliders1 vessels1 and other data collection vehicles and technologies4 7b7 ,federal ,geographic ,data ,committee ,in addition to its responsibilities as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and in consultation with the ,national ,geospatial ,advisory ,committee1 the ,federal ,geographic ,data ,committee shall-- 7#a7 work with international coordinating bodies1 as necessary1 to ensure robust1 continuous measurements of the ,great ,lakes1 oceans1 bays1 estuaries1 and coasts1 including satellite and geospatial data2 7#b7 coordinate supercomputing capacity1 data storage capacity1 and public access across agencies2 7#c7 develop and deploy cross-agency1 real-time1 standardized1 centralized1 archived1 open-source1 and publicly available databases 7using declassified information to the extent possible7 for all federally funded observational and model data1 using the example of the ,world ,ocean ,database2 and 7#d7 support new and old data and metadata certification1 quality assurance1 quality control1 integration1 and archiving4 7c7 ,interagency ,committee on ,ocean and ,coastal ,mapping ,in addition to its responsibilities as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and in consultation with the advisory panel authorized by section #abbjc7;g7 of the ,ocean and ,coastal ,mapping ,integration ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cejb7;g771 the ,interagency ,committee on ,ocean and ,coastal ,mapping shall-- 7#a7 work with international coordinating bodies1 as necessary1 to ensure robust1 continuous satellite and direct measurements of the ,great ,lakes1 oceans1 bays1 estuaries1 and coasts1 including bathymetric data2 7#b7 coordinate supercomputing capacity1 data storage capacity1 and public access across agencies2 7#c7 make recommendations on how to make data1 metadata1 and model output accessible to a broader public audience1 including through geographic information system layers1 graphics1 and other visuals2 and 7#d7 develop and initiate a research agenda to improve understanding of inundation risks to coastal areas as a result of the climate crisis and to meet the information needs of decision-makers as such decision-makers consider how to appropriately adapt and increase resilience to such effects4 #fab4 ,interagency ,ocean ,exploration ,committee 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,president shall establish a committee to promote the exploration and improved understanding of the oceans1 to be known as the ,interagency ,ocean ,exploration ,committee4 7b7 ,membership ,the ,interagency ,ocean ,exploration ,committee shall be composed of not fewer than #a senior-level representative from each of the following ,federal agencies3 7#a7 ,the ,department of the ,navy4 7#b7 ,the ,department of the ,interior4 7#c7 ,the ,department of ,commerce4 7#d7 ,the ,coast ,guard4 7#e7 ,the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 7#f7 ,the ,council on ,environmental ,quality4 7#g7 ,the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy4 7#h7 ,the ,department of ,state4 7#i7 ,the ,national ,science ,foundation4 7#aj7 ,the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration4 7#aa7 ,the ,subcommittee on ,ocean ,science and ,technology of the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council4 7#ab7 ,such elements of the intelligence community 7as defined in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc77 as the ,president considers appropriate4 7c7 ,duties ,the ,interagency ,ocean ,exploration ,committee shall-- 7#a7 cultivate public-private partnerships1 including with ,federal agencies1 institutions of higher education1 nongovernmental organizations1 technology companies1 and international partners1 to develop and deploy advanced technologies to explore and characterize the oceans2 and 7#b7 coordinate the application of existing innovative technologies and development of emerging technologies to promote the understanding1 mapping1 and collection of data describing the oceans and the changes the oceans are experiencing and are anticipated to experience in the future1 such as changes in temperature1 salinity1 oxygenation1 and acidity1 and the biological consequences of those changes4 #fac4 ,committee on ,ocean ,policy 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,executive ,office of the ,president a ,committee on ,ocean ,policy1 which-- 7#a7 succeeds the ,ocean ,policy ,committee established on ,june #ai1 #bjah1 by ,executive ,order #achdj 7#hc ,fed4 ,reg4 #bidca2 relating to ocean policy72 7#b7 shall continue the activities of that committee as it was in existence on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7#c7 shall carry out the functions described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,functions ,the ,committee on ,ocean ,policy shall-- 7#a7 facilitate coordination and integration of ,federal activities in ocean and coastal waters to inform ocean policy and identify priority ocean research1 technology1 and data needs2 7#b7 engage and collaborate with stakeholders1 including ,regional ,ocean ,partnerships1 to address ocean-related matters that may require interagency or intergovernmental solutions2 7#c7 evaluate threats to coastal communities from storm and sea level rise and define1 implement1 and coordinate needed policies and programs to advance national preparedness for and resilience to more severe storms and rising sea levels2 and 7#d7 coordinate ,federal agencies to ensure ,federal activities in ocean and coastal waters promote healthy ecosystems for fisheries and wildlife conservation that are resilient to the impacts of climate change and provide for climate benefits4 #fad4 ,building data sources 7a7 ,engaging ,indigenous1 subsistence1 and fishing communities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall establish opportunities to engage ,indigenous1 subsistence1 and fishing communities to understand the needs of those communities and to provide improved products and services that are practical and useful to those communities1 including collecting and integrating traditional ecological data and narrative records into national and regional datasets4 7#b7 ,data rights ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 consider issues relating to data ownership2 and 7,b7 ensure that ,indigenous1 subsistence1 and fishing communities retain any specific rights or ownership of data provided to ,federal agencies4 7b7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,report required ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report identifying potential opportunities to encourage voluntary actions and partnerships between the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration and non-,federal partners to increase and enhance data collection4 7#b7 ,opportunities for partnership ,the opportunities described in paragraph 7#a7 may include opportunities that can be pursued in conjunction with ,federal permits1 leases1 and other actions requiring ,federal approval or funding1 such as partnering with companies to acquire and share bathymetric data or supplying fishermen with sensors that can collect data through fishing gear4 #fae4 ,national sea level rise risk analysis 7a7 ,purposes ,the ,administrator shall establish a ,national ,coastal ,data ,information ,system to-- 7#a7 combine existing observations1 modeling1 predictions1 products1 and services into an integrated framework for producing and maintaining authoritative and timely data1 maps1 and information services that quantify and communicate coastal flood risk to the ,states2 7#b7 develop and strengthen partnerships with organizations that represent end-users within coastal communities1 including other ,federal agencies1 to better assess information gaps and needs relating to the risk posed by the rising sea level2 and 7#c7 produce new information1 products1 and services1 targeted to end-user needs1 that allow coastal communities across the ,united ,states to plan for present and future coastal flood risk4 7b7 ,report ,the ,administrator shall1 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #c years thereafter1 submit to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report containing a holistic analysis of the need to expand observations1 modeling1 predictions1 products1 and services to-- 7#a7 improve the understanding of changing coastal flood risk1 including the impacts of sea level rise2 and 7#b7 track and report how observed rates of sea level rise compare to the sea level rise predictions published within the ,national ,climate ,assessments4 ,c ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system #fba4 ,staggered terms for ,national ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system ,advisory ,committee ,section #abcjd7;d77#c77;,b7 of the ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjc7;d77#c77;,b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,members and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 members 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,staggered terms ,the ,administrator may appoint or reappoint a member for a partial term of #a or #b years in order to establish a system of staggered terms4 ,the ,administrator may appoint or reappoint a member under this clause only once4 ,a member appointed or reappointed to a partial term under this clause may not serve more than #a full term4 4 #fbb4 ,integrated coastal and ocean observation system cooperative agreements ,section #abcje7;a7 of the ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjd7;a77 is amended by inserting disburse appropriated funds to1 after agreements1 with14 #fbc4 ,reauthorization of ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system ,act of #bjji ,section #abcaa of the ,integrated ,coastal and ,ocean ,observation ,system ,act of #bjji 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cfaj7 is amended by striking for fiscal years #bjji through #bjac such sums as are necessary and inserting #dg1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe4 #fbd4 ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency-,oceans 7a7 ,agreement ,not later than #de days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall seek to enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academy of ,sciences to conduct the comprehensive assessment under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,comprehensive assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,under an agreement between the ,administrator and the ,national ,academy of ,sciences under this section1 the ,national ,academy of ,sciences shall conduct a comprehensive assessment of the need for and feasibility of establishing an ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency-,oceans 7in this section referred to as ,,arpa-,o74 7#b7 ,elements ,the comprehensive assessment carried out pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an assessment of how an ,,arpa-,o could help overcome the long-term and high-risk technological barriers in the development of ocean technologies1 with the goal of enhancing the economic1 ecological1 and national security of the ,united ,states through the rapid development of technologies that result in-- 7i7 improved data collection1 monitoring1 and prediction of the ocean environment1 including sea ice conditions2 7ii7 overcoming barriers to the application of new and improved technologies1 such as high costs and scale of operational missions2 7iii7 improved management practices for protecting ecological sustainability2 7iv7 improved national security capacity2 7v7 improved technology for fishery population assessments2 7vi7 expedited processes between and among ,federal agencies to successfully identify1 transition1 and coordinate research and development output to operations1 applications1 commercialization1 and other uses2 and 7vii7 ensuring that the ,united ,states maintains a technological lead in developing and deploying advanced ocean technologies2 7,b7 an evaluation of the organizational structures under which an ,,arpa-,o could be organized1 which takes into account-- 7i7 best practices for new research programs2 7ii7 metrics and approaches for periodic program evaluation2 7iii7 capacity to fund and manage external research awards2 and 7iv7 options for oversight of the activity through a ,federal agency1 an interagency organization1 nongovernmental organization1 or other institutional arrangement2 and 7,c7 an estimation of the scale of investment necessary to pursue high priority ocean technology projects4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report on the comprehensive assessment conducted under subsection 7b74 ,d ,centralized ,website for ,resiliency ,grants #fca4 ,centralized website for resiliency grants 7a7 ,centralized website ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall establish a publicly available website that includes-- 7#a7 hyperlinks to all grant programs administered by the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration and hyperlinks to other ,federal agencies that offer similar grant programs to assist ,states and local communities with resiliency1 adaptation1 and mitigation of climate change and sea level rise2 and 7#b7 with respect to each such grant program1 the contact information for an individual who can offer assistance to ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments4 7b7 ,outreach ,the ,administrator shall conduct outreach activities to inform ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments of the resiliency1 adaptation1 and mitigation grants4 ,,vii ,coastal ,wetlands #gja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,coastal wetland ,the term coastal wetland means estuarine vegetated coastal habitat1 including salt marsh1 seagrass1 mangrove1 and other vegetated marine habitats4 7#b7 ,natural infrastructure ,the term natural infrastructure means infrastructure that-- 7,a7 uses1 restores1 or emulates natural ecological processes2 and 7,b7 7i7 is created through the action of natural physical1 geological1 biological1 and chemical processes over time2 7ii7 is created by human design1 engineering1 and construction to emulate or act in concert with natural processes2 or 7iii7 involves the use of plants1 soils1 and other natural features1 including through the creation1 restoration1 or preservation of vegetated areas using materials appropriate to the region to manage stormwater and runoff1 to attenuate flooding and storm surges1 and for other related purposes4 7#c7 ,nonprofit organization ,the term nonprofit organization means an organization that is described in section #eja7;c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from tax under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code4 7#d7 ,program ,the term ,program means the ,coastal and ,estuary ,resilience ,grant ,program as established by section #gjb4 7#e7 ,restoration ,the term restoration means renewing1 enhancing1 or replacing degraded1 damaged1 vulnerable1 or destroyed wetlands to improve the long-term ecosystem function and resilience through active human intervention and action1 such as-- 7,a7 improving hydrological conditions 7such as by removing tidal barriers1 improving connectivity1 or changing water levels72 7,b7 altering sediment supply 7such as through the beneficial use of dredge material1 thin-layer spraying1 or reconnecting river sediment72 7,c7 changing salinity characteristics2 7,d7 improving water quality 7such as by reducing excess nutrients1 sedimentation1 or contaminants72 7,e7 planting of native plants1 removal of invasive species1 and other improved management practices2 7,f7 controlling erosion of wetland edges2 and 7,g7 enabling future inland migration as sea levels rise1 including through the enhancement of adjacent fresh-water wetlands4 #gjb4 ,coastal and ,estuary ,resilience ,grant ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator shall establish a program1 to be known as the ,coastal and ,estuary ,resilience ,grant ,program1 under which the ,secretary awards grants to entities that are eligible under subsection 7b7 to fund coastal wetland restoration and natural infrastructure projects that are eligible under subsection 7c74 7b7 ,eligible entities ,an entity is eligible to apply for a grant under the ,program if the entity is an institution of higher education1 a nonprofit organization1 a ,state or local government1 or an ,indian ,tribe4 7c7 ,eligible projects ,a project is eligible for a grant under the ,program if the project is designed to-- 7#a7 reduce net greenhouse gases through-- 7,a7 the long-term sequestration of additional carbon dioxide through-- 7i7 the active restoration of degraded coastal wetland2 and 7ii7 the protection of threatened coastal wetland2 7,b7 the halting of ongoing carbon dioxide emissions1 and the resumption of the natural rate of carbon capture1 through the restoration of drained coastal wetland2 or 7,c7 the halting of ongoing methane emissions1 and the resumption of the natural rate of carbon storage1 through the restoration of formerly tidal wetland that has lost tidal connectivity and become fresh wetland 7commonly known as impounded wetland72 or 7#b7 provide for ecosystem adaptation to the effects of sea level rise and other climate effects through-- 7,a7 facilitating landward migration of wetlands in response to rising sea levels2 or 7,b7 enhancing ecosystem resilience to flooding1 ocean acidification1 or coastal storms4 7d7 ,grant evaluation criteria ,in reviewing applications for grants under the ,program1 the ,administrator shall give priority to projects that exhibit the highest potential to-- 7#a7 mitigate greenhouse gas emissions in the long term by-- 7,a7 reducing greenhouse gas emissions2 or 7,b7 capturing and storing greenhouse gases2 7#b7 reinforce ecosystem resilience and adaptation by-- 7,a7 preparing for sea level rise in order to reduce vulnerability to sea level rise and erosion2 7,b7 supporting resilience against flooding and sea level rise2 or 7,c7 restoring or enhancing ecosystem function2 or 7#c7 provide economic and social co-benefits by-- 7,a7 reducing the potential impact and damage of storms on the built environment2 7,b7 advancing environmental justice by reducing the disproportionate impacts of environmental hazards on communities of color1 ,indigenous communities1 and low-income communities2 7,c7 providing jobs in coastal communities2 7,d7 prioritizing natural infrastructure2 7,e7 incorporating collaborative partnerships2 or 7,f7 involving local communities in project planning and implementation4 7e7 ,eligible costs ,a grant awarded under the ,program shall be available for all phases of the development1 implementation1 and monitoring of projects that are eligible under subsection 7c71 including-- 7#a7 preliminary community engagement1 planning1 and prioritization2 7#b7 preliminary design and site assessment1 including-- 7,a7 assessments of feasibility2 7,b7 planning2 and 7,c7 community engagement2 7#c7 final design and permitting2 7#d7 restoration and project implementation2 and 7#e7 monitoring1 reporting1 and stewardship4 7f7 ,reporting 7#a7 ,in general ,an entity that receives a grant under the ,program for a project shall-- 7,a7 collect data on the development and implementation of the project and stewardship following completion of the project2 and 7,b7 submit that data to the ,administrator for inclusion in the database required by section #gjc7;a74 7#b7 ,report after project completion ,not later than #a year after the completion of a project for which a grant is provided under the ,program1 the entity that received the grant shall submit to the ,administrator a report on the outputs1 outcomes1 and impacts of the project1 including with respect to-- 7,a7 the amount of area restored2 7,b7 the estimated net climate benefit2 7,c7 benefits to nearby communities2 and 7,d7 involvement of partners and communities4 7g7 ,monitoring ,the ,administrator shall establish guidelines providing for monitoring a project for which a grant is provided under the ,program for the #aj-year period after the grant is awarded4 7h7 ,role of ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation ,in carrying out the ,program1 the ,administrator may consult1 partner1 or otherwise coordinate with the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation established by section #b7;a7 of the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation ,establishment ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cgja7;a774 #gjc4 ,data collection 7a7 ,database 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall maintain a coastal wetland restoration database to collect information about projects that receive grants under the ,program4 7#b7 ,design ,the ,administrator shall design the database required by paragraph 7#a7 to collect performance metrics on the development and implementation of projects that receive grants under the ,program and stewardship following completion of such projects to evaluate the success of those projects and inform the design of future projects in an adaptive manner4 7#c7 ,included metrics ,the database required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include standardized metrics for reporting such as-- 7,a7 acres restored1 protected1 or created2 7,b7 habitat type2 7,c7 restoration technique2 7,d7 estimated net greenhouse gas reduction effect2 7,e7 jobs created2 7,f7 quantified ecosystem services2 7,g7 the economic benefits of wetlands2 and 7,h7 other metrics selected by the ,administrator4 7#d7 ,public availability ,the ,administrator shall make products of the database publicly available and disseminate important findings to the public4 7b7 ,inventory of coastal wetland ,the ,administrator shall compile an inventory of coastal wetland4 #gjd4 ,outreach and technical assistance ,the ,administrator shall establish a technical assistance program to help entities outside of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration in all phases of coastal wetland restoration project work1 including outreach to potential applicants for grants under section #gjb4 #gje4 ,annual restoration and funding 7a7 ,acreage requirements ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary of ,commerce shall award grants under the ,program to conduct coastal wetland restoration on #a1ejj1jjj acres over #aj years4 7b7 ,funding ,for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe1 there is authorized to be appropriated #bjj1jjj1jjj to remain available until expended for the ,administrator to carry out this title4 #gjf4 ,prevailing wage requirement ,any contractor or subcontractor entering into a service contract in connection with a project under the ,program shall-- 7#a7 be treated as a ,federal contractor or subcontractor for purposes of chapter #fg of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,mc,namara-,o',hara ,service ,contract ,act of #aife72 and 7#b7 pay each class of employee employed by the contractor or subcontractor wages and fringe benefits at rates in accordance with prevailing rates for the class in the locality1 or1 where a collective-bargaining agreement covers the employee1 in accordance with the rates provided for in the agreement1 including prospective wage increases provided for in the agreement4 #gjg4 ,department of the ,interior coastal wetland restoration2 funding 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall conduct coastal wetland restoration on land managed by the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service or the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service to achieve at least #a of the following3 7#a7 ,the sequestration of additional carbon dioxide through-- 7,a7 the active restoration of degraded coastal wetland2 and 7,b7 the protection of threatened coastal wetland4 7#b7 ,the halting of ongoing carbon dioxide emissions1 and the resumption of the natural rate of carbon capture1 through the restoration of drained coastal wetland4 7#c7 ,the halting of ongoing methane emissions1 and the resumption of the natural rate of carbon storage1 through the restoration of formerly tidal wetland that has lost tidal connectivity and become fresh wetland 7commonly known as impounded wetland74 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe1 there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of the ,interior-- 7#a7 for coastal wetland restoration on land managed by the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 #bjj1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 for coastal wetland restoration on land managed by the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service1 #bjj1jjj1jjj4