<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NATIONAL SEA GRANT COLLEGE PROGRAM </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s201" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="201">SEC. 201. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1121">33 U.S.C. 1121 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SHORT TITLE. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><inline style="-uslm-dtd:short-title">National Sea Grant College <br style="-uslm-dtd:linebreak" />Program Act</inline></shortTitle>”.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s202" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="202">SEC. 202. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1121">33 U.S.C. 1121</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DECLARATION OF POLICY. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s202/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Findings.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Congress finds and declares the following:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s202/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The national interest requires a strategy to—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s202/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide for the understanding and wise use of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources and the environment;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s202/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">foster economic competitiveness;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s202/a/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promote public stewardship and wise economic development of the coastal ocean and its margins, the Great Lakes, and the exclusive economic zone;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s202/a/1/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">encourage the development of preparation, forecast, analysis, mitigation, response, and recovery systems for coastal hazards;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s202/a/1/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">understand global environmental processes and their impacts on ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s202/a/1/F" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promote domestic and international cooperative solutions to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes issues.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s202/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Investment in a strong program of integrated research, education, extension, training, technology transfer, and public service is essential for this strategy.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s202/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The expanding use and development of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources resulting from growing coastal area populations and the increasing pressures on the coastal and Great Lakes environment challenge the ability of the United States to manage such resources wisely.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s202/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The vitality of the Nation and the quality of life of its citizens depend increasingly on the understanding, assessment, development, management, utilization, and conservation of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources. These resources supply food, energy, and minerals and contribute to human health, the quality of the environment, national security, and the enhancement of commerce.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s202/a/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The understanding, assessment, development, management, utilization, and conservation of such resources require a broad commitment and an intense involvement on the part of the Federal Government in continuing partnership with State and local governments, private industry, universities, organizations, and individuals concerned with or affected by ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s202/a/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, through the national sea grant college program, offers the most suitable locus and means for such commitment and engagement through the promotion of activities that will result in greater such understanding, assessment, development, management, utilization, and conservation of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources. The most cost-effective way to promote such activities is through continued and increased Federal support of the establishment, development, management, and operation of programs and projects by sea grant colleges, sea grant institutes, and other institutions, including strong collaborations between Administration scientists and research and outreach personnel at academic institutions.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s202/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Objective.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The objective of this title is to increase the understanding, assessment, development, management, utilization, and conservation of the Nation's ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources by providing assistance to promote a strong educational base, responsive research and training activities, broad and prompt dissemination of knowledge and techniques, and multidisciplinary approaches to environmental problems.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s202/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purpose.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the purpose of the Congress to achieve the objective of this title by extending and strengthening the national sea grant program, initially established in 1966, to promote integrated research, education, training, and extension services and activities in fields related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203" styleType="OLC" role="definitions"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="203">SEC. 203. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1122">33 U.S.C. 1122</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEFINITIONS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC" role="undesignated-level"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">As used in this title—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Administration</term>” means the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Director</term>” means the Director of the national sea grant college program,<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="IDD6F623A2F2EF4D53BE49DBD80529F493" class="footnoteRef">1</ref> appointed pursuant to section 204(b).</content><footnote id="IDD6F623A2F2EF4D53BE49DBD80529F493" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">1</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">So in law. Should be “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Director of the National Sea Grant College Program</term>”.</p></footnote> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="IDE0A19131B15B4F1A86C86F70A71CF0D0" class="footnoteRef">2</ref> term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">director of a sea grant college</term>” means a person designated by his or her institution to direct a sea grant college or sea grant institute.</content><footnote id="IDE0A19131B15B4F1A86C86F70A71CF0D0" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">2</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">So in original. Probably should be “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The</term>”.</p></footnote> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">field related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources</term>” means any discipline or field, including marine affairs, resource management, technology, education, or science, which is concerned with or likely to improve the understanding, assessment, development, management, utilization, or conservation of ocean, coastal, or Great Lakes resources.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">institution</term>” means any public or private institution of higher education, institute, laboratory, or State or local agency.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">includes</term>” and variants thereof should be read as if the phrase “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">but is not limited to</term>” were also set forth.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/7" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources</term>” means the resources that are located in, derived from, or traceable to, the seabed, subsoil, and waters of—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/7/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the coastal zone, as defined in section 304(1) of the Coastal Zone Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1453(1));</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/7/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Great Lakes;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/7/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Lake Champlain (to the extent that such resources have hydrological, biological, physical, or geological characteristics and problems similar or related to those of the Great Lakes);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/7/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the territorial sea;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/7/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the exclusive economic zone;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/7/F" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Outer Continental Shelf; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/7/G" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the high seas.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/8" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">resource</term>” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/8/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">living resources (including natural and cultured plant life, fish, shellfish, marine mammals, and wildlife);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/8/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">nonliving resources (including energy sources, minerals, and chemical substances);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/8/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the habitat of a living resource, the coastal space, the ecosystems, the nutrient-rich areas, and the other components of the marine environment that contribute to or provide (or which are capable of contributing to or providing) recreational, scenic, esthetic, biological, habitational, commercial, economic, or conservation values; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/8/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">man-made, tangible, intangible, actual, or potential resources.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/9" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Board</term>” means the National Sea Grant Advisory Board established under section 209.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/10" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">person</term>” means any individual; any public or private corporation, partnership, or other association or entity (including any sea grant college, sea grant institute or other institution); or any State, political subdivision of a State, or agency or officer thereof.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/11" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">project</term>” means any individually described activity in a field related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources involving research, education, training, or extension services administered by a person with expertise in such a field.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/12" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">(12) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">sea grant college</term>” means any institution, or any association or alliance of two or more such institutions, designated as such by the Secretary under section 207 of this Act.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/13" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="13">(13) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">sea grant institute</term>” means any institution, or any association or alliance of two or more such institutions, designated as such by the Secretary under section 207 of this Act.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/14" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="14">(14) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">sea grant program</term>” means a program of research and outreach which is administered by one or more sea grant colleges or sea grant institutes.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/15" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="15">(15) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Secretary</term>” means the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/16" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="16">(16) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">State</term>” means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Mariana Islands, or any other territory or possession of the United States.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="204">SEC. 204. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1123">33 U.S.C. 1123</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NATIONAL SEA GRANT COLLEGE PROGRAM. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program Maintenance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall maintain within the Administration a program to be known as the national sea grant college program. The national sea grant college program shall be administered by a national sea grant office within the Administration.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The national sea grant college program shall consist of the financial assistance for research, education, extension, training, technology transfer, and public service and other activities authorized in this title, and shall provide support for the following elements—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">sea grant programs that comprise a national sea grant college program network, including international projects conducted within such programs and regional and national projects conducted among such programs;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">administration of the national sea grant college program and this title by the national sea grant office and the Administration;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the fellowship program under section 208; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/b/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any regional or national strategic investments in fields relating to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources developed in consultation with the Board and with the approval of the sea grant colleges and the sea grant institutes.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Responsibilities of the Secretary.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, in consultation with the Board, sea grant colleges, and sea grant institutes, shall develop at least every 4 years a strategic plan that establishes priorities for the national sea grant college program, provides an appropriately balanced response to local, regional, and national needs, and is reflective of integration with the relevant portions of the strategic plans of the Department of Commerce and of the Administration.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, in consultation with the Board, sea grant colleges, and sea grant institutes, shall establish guidelines related to the activities and responsibilities of sea grant colleges and sea grant institutes. Such guidelines shall include requirements for the conduct of merit review by the sea grant colleges and sea grant institutes of proposals for grants and contracts to be awarded under section 205, providing, at a minimum, for standardized documentation of such proposals and peer review of all research projects.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall by regulation prescribe the qualifications required for designation of sea grant colleges and sea grant institutes under section 207.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/c/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">To carry out the provisions of this title, the Secretary may—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/c/4/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">appoint, assign the duties, transfer, and fix the compensation of such personnel as may be necessary, in accordance with civil service laws;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/c/4/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">make appointments with respect to temporary and intermittent services to the extent authorized by section 3109 of title 5, United States Code;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/c/4/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">publish or arrange for the publication of, and otherwise disseminate, in cooperation with other offices and programs in the Administration and without regard to section 501 of title 44, United States Code, any information of research, educational, training or other value in fields related to ocean, coastal, or Great Lakes resources;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/c/4/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enter into contracts, cooperative agreements, and other transactions without regard to section 5 of title 41, United States Code;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/c/4/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">accept donations of money and, notwithstanding section 1342 of title 31, United States Code, of voluntary and uncompensated services;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/c/4/F" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">accept funds from other Federal departments and agencies, including agencies within the Administration, to pay for and add to grants made and contracts entered into by the Secretary; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/c/4/G" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary and appropriate.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Director of the National Sea Grant College Program.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall appoint, as the Director of the National Sea Grant College Program, a qualified individual who has appropriate administrative experience and knowledge or expertise in fields related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources. The Director shall be appointed and compensated, without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service, at a rate payable under section 5376 of title 5, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to the supervision of the Secretary, the Director shall administer the national sea grant college program and oversee the operation of the national sea grant office. In addition to any other duty prescribed by law or assigned by the Secretary, the Director shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/d/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A)<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="IDF8C53B40C78047A18F9E516A9803F43E" class="footnoteRef">3</ref> </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">facilitate and coordinate the development of a strategic plan under subsection (c)(1);</content><footnote id="IDF8C53B40C78047A18F9E516A9803F43E" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">3</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Section 5(c)(1) of Public Law 110–394 amends section 204(d)(2)(A) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">long range</quotedText>”. The amendment was executed by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">long-range</quotedText>” in order to reflect the probable intent of the Congress.</p></footnote> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/d/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">advise the Secretary with respect to the expertise and capabilities which are available within or through the national sea grant college program and encourage the use of such expertise and capabilities, on a cooperative or other basis, by other offices and activities within the Administration, and other Federal departments and agencies;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/d/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">advise the Secretary on the designation of sea grant colleges and sea grant institutes, and, if appropriate, on the termination or suspension of any such designation; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/d/2/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">encourage the establishment and growth of sea grant programs, and cooperation and coordination with other Federal activities in fields related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/d/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to sea grant colleges, sea grant institutes, sea grant programs, and sea grant projects, the Director shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/d/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">evaluate and assess the performance of the programs of sea grant colleges and sea grant institutes, using the priorities, guidelines, and qualifications established by the Secretary under subsection (c), and determine which of the programs are the best managed and carry out the highest quality research, education, extension, and training activities;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/d/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">subject to the availability of appropriations, allocate funding among sea grant colleges, sea grant institutes, sea grant programs, and sea grant projects so as to—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/d/3/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promote healthy competition among sea grant colleges and institutes;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/d/3/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">encourage collaborations among sea grant colleges and sea grant institutes to address regional and national priorities established under subsection (c)(1);</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/d/3/B/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure successful implementation of sea grant programs;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/d/3/B/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to the maximum extent consistent with other provisions of this Act, provide a stable base of funding for sea grant colleges and institutes;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/d/3/B/v" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">encourage and promote coordination and cooperation between the research, education, and outreach programs of the Administration and those of academic institutions; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/d/3/B/vi" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">encourage cooperation with Minority Serving Institutions to enhance collaborative research opportunities and increase the number of such students graduating in NOAA science areas; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/d/3/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure compliance with the guidelines for merit review under subsection (c)(2).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s205" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="205">SEC. 205. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1124">33 U.S.C. 1124</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CONTRACTS AND GRANTS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s205/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may make grants and enter into contracts under this subsection to assist any sea grant program or project if the Secretary finds that such program or project will—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s205/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">implement the objective set forth in section 202(b); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s205/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be responsive to the needs or problems of individual States or regions.</content> </paragraph><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text" role="subsection">The total amount paid pursuant to any such grant or contract may equal 66⅔ percent, or any lesser percent, of the total cost of the sea grant program or project involved; except that this limitation shall not apply in the case of grants or contracts paid for with funds accepted by the Secretary under section 204(c)(4)(F) or that are appropriated under section 208(b).</continuation> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s205/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special Grants.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may make special grants under this subsection to implement the objective set forth in section 202(b). The amount of any such grant may equal 100 percent, or any lesser percent, of the total cost of the project involved. No grant may be made under this subsection unless the Secretary finds that—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s205/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">no reasonable means is available through which the applicant can meet the matching requirement for a grant under subsection (a);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s205/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the probable benefit of such project outweighs the public interest in such matching requirement; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s205/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the same or equivalent benefit cannot be obtained through the award of a contract or grant under subsection (a).<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="ID41FA30D81D3248169B3AF4E81001E6A5" class="footnoteRef">5</ref></chapeau><footnote id="ID41FA30D81D3248169B3AF4E81001E6A5" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">5</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Section 4(b)(1)(B) of Public Law 102–186 attempted to amend section 205(b)(3) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or section 206 of this title</quotedText>”. The words “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of this title</quotedText>” probably should not have appeared. The amendment was executed according to the probable intent of Congress.</p></footnote> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" role="undesignated-level" class="leftIndentDecrease2"><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="ID0D6B6BBD956D45A39BF6BBB9F6FE8373" class="footnoteRef">6</ref> total amount that may be provided for grants under this subsection during any fiscal year shall not exceed an amount equal to 5 percent of the total funds appropriated for such year under section 212.</content><footnote id="ID0D6B6BBD956D45A39BF6BBB9F6FE8373" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">6</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">So in law. The flush matter following subsection (b)(3) probably should not include the indentation. See amendment made by section 6(2) of Public Law 110–394.</p></footnote> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s205/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elegibility and Procedure.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any person may apply to the Secretary for a grant or contract under this section. Application shall be made in such form and manner, and with such content and other submissions, as the Secretary shall by regulation prescribe. The Secretary shall act upon each such application within 6 months after the date on which all required information is received.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s205/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Terms and Conditions.—</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s205/d/1" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any grant made, or contract entered into, under this section shall be subject to the limitations and provisions set forth in paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) and to such other terms, conditions, and requirements as the Secretary deems necessary or appropriate. Terms, conditions, and requirements imposed by the Secretary under this paragraph shall minimize any requirement of prior Federal approval.</content></paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s205/d/2" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">No payment under any grant or contract under this section may be applied to—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s205/d/2/A" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the purchase or rental of any land; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s205/d/2/B" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the purchase, rental, construction, preservation, or repair of any building, dock, or vessel;</content> </subparagraph><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text" role="paragraph">except that payment under any such grant or contract may be applied to the short-term rental of buildings or facilities for meetings which are in direct support of any sea grant program or project and may, if approved by the Secretary, be applied to the purchase, rental, construction, preservation, or repair of non-self-propelled habitats, buoys, platforms, and other similar devices or structures, or to the rental of any research vessel which is used in direct support of activities under any sea grant program or project.</continuation> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s205/d/3" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The total amount which may be obligated for payment pursuant to grants made to, and contracts entered into with, persons under this section within any one State in any fiscal year shall not exceed an amount equal to 15 percent of the total funds appropriated for such year pursuant to section 212.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s205/d/4" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any person who receives or utilizes any proceeds of any grant or contract under this section shall keep such records as the Secretary shall by regulation prescribe as being necessary and appropriate to facilitate effective audit and evaluation, including records which fully disclose the amount and disposition by such recipient of such proceeds, the total cost of the program or project in connection with which such proceeds were used, and the amount, if any, of such cost which was provided through other sources. Such records shall be maintained for 3 years after the completion of such a program or project. The Secretary and the Comptroller General of the United States, or any of their duly authorized representatives, shall have access, for the purpose of audit and evaluation, to any books, documents, papers, and records of receipts which, in the opinion of the Secretary or of the Comptroller General, may be related or pertinent to such grants and contracts.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC" role="undesignated-level"> <heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Section 206 was repealed by section 4(a) of Public Law 102–186</heading> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="207">SEC. 207. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1126">33 U.S.C. 1126</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SEA GRANT COLLEGES AND SEA GRANT INSTITUTES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Designation.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A sea grant college or sea grant institute shall meet the following qualifications—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have an existing broad base of competence in fields related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">make a long-term commitment to the objective in section 202(b), as determined by the Secretary;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/a/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">cooperate with other sea grant colleges and institutes and other persons to solve problems or meet needs relating to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/a/1/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have received financial assistance under section 205 of this title (33 U.S.C. 1124);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/a/1/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be recognized for excellence in fields related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources (including marine resources management and science), as determined by the Secretary; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/a/1/F" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">meet such other qualifications as the Secretary, in consultation with the Board, considers necessary or appropriate.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may designate an institution, or an association or alliance of two or more such institutions, as a sea grant college if the institution, association, or alliance—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">meets the qualifications in paragraph (1); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">maintains a program of research, extension services, training, and education in fields related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may designate an institution, or an association or alliance of two or more such institutions, as a sea grant institute if the institution, association, or alliance—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/a/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">meets the qualifications in paragraph (1); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/a/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">maintains a program which includes, at a minimum, research and extension services.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional Designations.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification to congress of designations.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/b/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not less than 30 days before designating an institution, or an association or alliance of two or more such institutions, as a sea grant college or sea grant institute under subsection (a), the Secretary shall notify Congress in writing of the proposed designation. The notification shall include an evaluation and justification for the designation.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/b/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect of joint resolution of disapproval.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may not designate an institution, or an association or alliance of two or more such institutions, as a sea grant college or sea grant institute under subsection (a) if, before the end of the 30-day period described in subparagraph (A), a joint resolution disapproving the designation is enacted.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Existing designees.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any institution, or association or alliance of two or more such institutions, designated as a sea grant college or awarded institutional program status by the Director prior to the date of enactment of the National Sea Grant College Program Reauthorization Act of 1998, shall not have to reapply for designation as a sea grant college or sea grant institute, respectively, after the date of enactment of the National Sea Grant College Program Reauthorization Act of 1998, if the Director determines that the institution, or association or alliance of institutions, meets the qualifications in subsection (a).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Suspension or Termination of Designation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may, for cause and after an opportunity for hearing, suspend or terminate any designation under subsection (a).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duties.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to any regulations prescribed or guidelines established by the Secretary, it shall be the responsibility of each sea grant college and sea grant institute—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to develop and implement, in consultation with the Secretary and the Board, a program that is consistent with the guidelines and priorities established under section 204(c); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to conduct a merit review of all proposals for grants and contracts to be awarded under section 205.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Report on Progress.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/e/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report requirement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall report annually to the Committee on Resources and the Committee on Science of the House of Representatives, and to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, on efforts and progress made by colleges, universities, institutions, associations, and alliances to become designated under this section as sea grant colleges or sea grant institutes, including efforts and progress made by sea grant institutes in being designated as sea grant colleges.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/e/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Territories and freely associated states.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report shall include description of—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/e/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">efforts made by colleges, universities, associations, institutions, and alliances in United States territories and freely associated States to develop the expertise necessary to be designated as a sea grant institute or sea grant college;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/e/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the administrative, technical, and financial assistance provided by the Secretary to those entities seeking to be designated; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/e/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the additional actions or activities necessary for those entities to meet the qualifications for such designation under subsection (a)(1).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s208" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="208">SEC. 208. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1127">33 U.S.C. 1127</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FELLOWSHIPS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s208/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To carry out the educational and training objectives of this Act, the Secretary shall support a program of fellowships for qualified individuals at the graduate and post-graduate level. The fellowships shall be related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources and awarded pursuant to guidelines established by the Secretary. The Secretary shall strive to ensure equal access for minority and economically disadvantaged students to the program carried out under this subsection. Every 2 years, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Congress describing the efforts by the Secretary to ensure equal access for minority and economically disadvantaged students to the program carried out under this subsection, and the results of such efforts.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s208/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s208/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall award marine policy fellowships to support the placement of individuals at the graduate level of education in fields related to ocean, coastal and Great Lakes resources in positions with the executive and legislative branches of the United States Government.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s208/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Placement priorities.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s208/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In each year in which the Secretary awards a legislative fellowship under this subsection, when considering the placement of fellows, the Secretary shall prioritize placement of fellows in the following:</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s208/b/2/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Positions in offices of, or with Members on, committees of Congress that have jurisdiction over the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s208/b/2/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Positions in offices of Members of Congress that have a demonstrated interest in ocean, coastal, or Great Lakes resources.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s208/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Equitable distribution.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In placing fellows in offices described in subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall ensure that placements are equitably distributed among the political parties.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s208/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duration.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A fellowship awarded under this subsection shall be for a period of not more than 1 year.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s208/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Restriction on Use of Funds<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="ID8B0E45C7C7684389887482750A852E00" class="footnoteRef">7</ref>.—Amounts available for fellowships under this section, including amounts accepted under section 204(c)(4)(F) or appropriated under section 212 to implement this section, shall be used only for award of such fellowships and administrative costs of implementing this section.</content><footnote id="ID8B0E45C7C7684389887482750A852E00" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">7</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">So in law. The casing for the heading of subsection (c) of section 208 (as added by section 8(2) of Public Law 110–394) probably should appear in initial caps and small caps.</p></footnote> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="209">SEC. 209. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1128">33 U.S.C. 1128</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NATIONAL SEA GRANT ADVISORY BOARD. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There shall be an independent committee to be known as the National Sea Grant Advisory Board.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duties.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board shall advise the Secretary and the Director concerning—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209/b/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">strategies for utilizing the sea grant college program to address the Nation's highest priorities regarding the understanding, assessment, development, management, utilization, and conservation of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209/b/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the designation of sea grant colleges and sea grant institutes; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209/b/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such other matters as the Secretary refers to the Board for review and advice.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Periodic report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board shall report to Congress at least once every four years on the state of the national sea grant college program and shall notify Congress of any significant changes to the state of the program not later than two years after the submission of such a report. The Board shall indicate in each such report the progress made toward meeting the priorities identified in the strategic plan in effect under section 204(c) and provide a summary of research conducted under the program.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability of resources of department of commerce.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall make available to the Board such information, personnel, and administrative services and assistance as it may reasonably require to carry out its duties under this title.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Membership, Terms, and Powers.—</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209/c/1" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board shall consist of 15 voting members who shall be appointed by the Secretary. The Director and a director of a sea grant program who is elected by the various directors of sea grant programs shall serve as nonvoting members of the Board. Not less than 8 of the voting members of the Board shall be individuals who, by reason of knowledge, experience, or training, are especially qualified in one or more of the disciplines and fields included in marine science. The other voting members shall be individuals who, by reason of knowledge, experience, or training, are especially qualified in, or representative of, education, marine affairs and resource management, coastal management, extension services, State government, industry, economics, planning, or any other activity which is appropriate to, and important for, any effort to enhance the understanding, assessment, development, management, utilization, or conservation of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources. No individual is eligible to be a voting member of the Board if the individual is (A) the director of a sea grant college or sea grant institute; (B) an applicant for, or beneficiary (as determined by the Secretary) of, any grant or contract under section 205; or (C) a full-time officer of employee of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209/c/2" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term of office of a voting member of the Board shall be 3 years for a member appointed before the date of enactment of the National Sea Grant College Program Act Amendments of 2002, and 4 years for a member appointed or reappointed after the date of enactment of the National Sea Grant College Program Act Amendments of 2002. The Director may extend the term of office of a voting member of the Board appointed before the date of enactment of the National Sea Grant College Program Act Amendments of 2002 by up to 1 year. At least once each year, the Secretary shall publish a notice in the Federal Register soliciting nominations for membership on the Board.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209/c/3" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any individual appointed to a partial or full term may be reappointed for one addition full term. The Director may extend the term of office of a voting member of the Board once by up to 1 year.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209/c/4" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board shall select one voting member to serve as the Chairman and another voting member to serve as the Vice Chairman. The Vice Chairman shall act as Chairman in the absence or incapacity of the Chairman.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209/c/5" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Voting members of the Board shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209/c/5/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A)<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="IDED044F9ABE274E60BC9A0E1EC7C8B39F" class="footnoteRef">8</ref> </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">receive compensation at a rate established by the Secretary, not to exceed the maximum daily rate payable under section 5376 of title 5, United States Code, when actually engaged in the performance of duties for such Board; and</content><footnote id="IDED044F9ABE274E60BC9A0E1EC7C8B39F" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">8</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Margin so in law.</p></footnote> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209/c/5/B" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be reimbursed for actual and reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of such duties.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209/c/6" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board shall meet on a biannual basis and, at any other time, at the call of the Chairman or upon the request of a majority of the voting members or of the Director.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209/c/7" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board may exercise such powers as are reasonably necessary in order to carry out its duties under subsection (b).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209/c/8" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board may establish such subcommittees as are reasonably necessary to carry out its duties under subsection (b). Such subcommittees may include individuals who are not Board members.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s210" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="210">SEC. 210. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1129">33 U.S.C. 1129</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INTERAGENCY COOPERATION. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC" role="undesignated-level"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each department, agency, or other instrumentality of the Federal Government which is engaged in or concerned with, or which has authority over, matters relating to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s210/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may, upon a written request from the Secretary, make available, on a reimbursable basis or otherwise any personnel (with their consent and without prejudice to their position and rating), service, or facility which the Secretary deems necessary to carry out any provision of this title;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s210/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall, upon a written request from the Secretary, furnish any available data or other information which the Secretary deems necessary to carry out any provision of this title; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s210/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall cooperate with the Administration and duly authorized officials thereof.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Section 211 was repealed by section 5(a) of Public Law 102–186<b>]</b> </editorialNote> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="212">SEC. 212. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1131">33 U.S.C. 1131</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this title—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$87,520,000 for fiscal year 2021;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$91,900,000 for fiscal year 2022;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/a/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$96,500,000 for fiscal year 2023;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/a/1/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$101,325,000 for fiscal year 2024; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/a/1/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$105,700,000 for fiscal year 2025.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Priority activities for fiscal years 2021 through 2025.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In addition to the amounts authorized to be appropriated under paragraph (1), there are authorized to be appropriated $6,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025 for competitive grants for the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">University research on the biology, prevention, and control of aquatic nonnative species.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">University research on oyster diseases, oyster restoration, and oyster-related human health risks.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/a/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">University research on the biology, prevention, and forecasting of harmful algal blooms.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/a/2/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">University research, education, training, and extension services and activities focused on coastal resilience and United States working waterfronts and other regional or national priority issues identified in the strategic plan under section 204(c)(1).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/a/2/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">University research and extension on sustainable aquaculture techniques and technologies.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/a/2/F" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Fishery research and extension activities conducted by sea grant colleges or sea grant institutes to enhance, and not supplant, existing core program funding.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitations.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administration.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/b/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">There may not be used for administration of programs under this title in a fiscal year more than 5.5 percent of the lesser of—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/b/1/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount authorized to be appropriated under this title for the fiscal year; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/b/1/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount appropriated under this title for the fiscal year.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/b/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Critical staffing requirements.—</heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/b/1/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director shall use the authority under subchapter VI of chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code, and under section 210 of this title, to meet any critical staffing requirement while carrying out the activities authorized under this title.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/b/1/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception from cap.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of subparagraph (A), any costs incurred as a result of an exercise of authority as described in clause (i) shall not be considered an amount used for administration of programs under this title in a fiscal year.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use for other offices or programs.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Sums appropriated under the authority of subsection (a)(2) shall not be available for administration of this title by the National Sea Grant Office, for any other Administration or department program, or for any other administrative expenses.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability of Sums.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Sums appropriated pursuant to this section shall remain available until expended.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reversion of Unobligated Amounts.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amount of any grant, or portion of a grant, made to a person under any section of this Act that is not obligated by that person during the first fiscal year for which it was authorized to be obligated or during the next fiscal year thereafter shall revert to the Secretary. The Secretary shall add that reverted amount to the funds available for grants under the section for which the reverted amount was originally made available.</content> </subsection> </section>

AN ACTTo amend the Marine Resources and Engineering Development Act of 1966 to authorize the establishment and operation of sea grant colleges and programs by initiating and supporting programs of education and research in the various fields relating to the development of maritime resources, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,* * * <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NATIONAL SEA GRANT COLLEGE PROGRAM </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s201" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="201">SEC. 201. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1121">33 U.S.C. 1121 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SHORT TITLE. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><inline style="-uslm-dtd:short-title">National Sea Grant College <br style="-uslm-dtd:linebreak" />Program Act</inline></shortTitle>”.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s202" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="202">SEC. 202. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1121">33 U.S.C. 1121</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DECLARATION OF POLICY. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s202/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Findings.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Congress finds and declares the following:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s202/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The national interest requires a strategy to—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s202/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide for the understanding and wise use of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources and the environment;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s202/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">foster economic competitiveness;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s202/a/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promote public stewardship and wise economic development of the coastal ocean and its margins, the Great Lakes, and the exclusive economic zone;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s202/a/1/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">encourage the development of preparation, forecast, analysis, mitigation, response, and recovery systems for coastal hazards;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s202/a/1/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">understand global environmental processes and their impacts on ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s202/a/1/F" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promote domestic and international cooperative solutions to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes issues.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s202/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Investment in a strong program of integrated research, education, extension, training, technology transfer, and public service is essential for this strategy.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s202/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The expanding use and development of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources resulting from growing coastal area populations and the increasing pressures on the coastal and Great Lakes environment challenge the ability of the United States to manage such resources wisely.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s202/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The vitality of the Nation and the quality of life of its citizens depend increasingly on the understanding, assessment, development, management, utilization, and conservation of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources. These resources supply food, energy, and minerals and contribute to human health, the quality of the environment, national security, and the enhancement of commerce.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s202/a/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The understanding, assessment, development, management, utilization, and conservation of such resources require a broad commitment and an intense involvement on the part of the Federal Government in continuing partnership with State and local governments, private industry, universities, organizations, and individuals concerned with or affected by ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s202/a/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, through the national sea grant college program, offers the most suitable locus and means for such commitment and engagement through the promotion of activities that will result in greater such understanding, assessment, development, management, utilization, and conservation of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources. The most cost-effective way to promote such activities is through continued and increased Federal support of the establishment, development, management, and operation of programs and projects by sea grant colleges, sea grant institutes, and other institutions, including strong collaborations between Administration scientists and research and outreach personnel at academic institutions.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s202/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Objective.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The objective of this title is to increase the understanding, assessment, development, management, utilization, and conservation of the Nation's ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources by providing assistance to promote a strong educational base, responsive research and training activities, broad and prompt dissemination of knowledge and techniques, and multidisciplinary approaches to environmental problems.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s202/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purpose.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the purpose of the Congress to achieve the objective of this title by extending and strengthening the national sea grant program, initially established in 1966, to promote integrated research, education, training, and extension services and activities in fields related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203" styleType="OLC" role="definitions"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="203">SEC. 203. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1122">33 U.S.C. 1122</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEFINITIONS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC" role="undesignated-level"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">As used in this title—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Administration</term>” means the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Director</term>” means the Director of the national sea grant college program,<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="IDD6F623A2F2EF4D53BE49DBD80529F493" class="footnoteRef">1</ref> appointed pursuant to section 204(b).</content><footnote id="IDD6F623A2F2EF4D53BE49DBD80529F493" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">1</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">So in law. Should be “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Director of the National Sea Grant College Program</term>”.</p></footnote> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="IDE0A19131B15B4F1A86C86F70A71CF0D0" class="footnoteRef">2</ref> term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">director of a sea grant college</term>” means a person designated by his or her institution to direct a sea grant college or sea grant institute.</content><footnote id="IDE0A19131B15B4F1A86C86F70A71CF0D0" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">2</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">So in original. Probably should be “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">The</term>”.</p></footnote> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">field related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources</term>” means any discipline or field, including marine affairs, resource management, technology, education, or science, which is concerned with or likely to improve the understanding, assessment, development, management, utilization, or conservation of ocean, coastal, or Great Lakes resources.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">institution</term>” means any public or private institution of higher education, institute, laboratory, or State or local agency.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">includes</term>” and variants thereof should be read as if the phrase “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">but is not limited to</term>” were also set forth.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/7" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources</term>” means the resources that are located in, derived from, or traceable to, the seabed, subsoil, and waters of—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/7/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the coastal zone, as defined in section 304(1) of the Coastal Zone Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1453(1));</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/7/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Great Lakes;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/7/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Lake Champlain (to the extent that such resources have hydrological, biological, physical, or geological characteristics and problems similar or related to those of the Great Lakes);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/7/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the territorial sea;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/7/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the exclusive economic zone;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/7/F" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Outer Continental Shelf; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/7/G" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the high seas.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/8" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">resource</term>” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/8/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">living resources (including natural and cultured plant life, fish, shellfish, marine mammals, and wildlife);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/8/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">nonliving resources (including energy sources, minerals, and chemical substances);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/8/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the habitat of a living resource, the coastal space, the ecosystems, the nutrient-rich areas, and the other components of the marine environment that contribute to or provide (or which are capable of contributing to or providing) recreational, scenic, esthetic, biological, habitational, commercial, economic, or conservation values; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/8/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">man-made, tangible, intangible, actual, or potential resources.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/9" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Board</term>” means the National Sea Grant Advisory Board established under section 209.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/10" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">person</term>” means any individual; any public or private corporation, partnership, or other association or entity (including any sea grant college, sea grant institute or other institution); or any State, political subdivision of a State, or agency or officer thereof.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/11" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">project</term>” means any individually described activity in a field related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources involving research, education, training, or extension services administered by a person with expertise in such a field.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/12" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">(12) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">sea grant college</term>” means any institution, or any association or alliance of two or more such institutions, designated as such by the Secretary under section 207 of this Act.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/13" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="13">(13) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">sea grant institute</term>” means any institution, or any association or alliance of two or more such institutions, designated as such by the Secretary under section 207 of this Act.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/14" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="14">(14) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">sea grant program</term>” means a program of research and outreach which is administered by one or more sea grant colleges or sea grant institutes.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/15" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="15">(15) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Secretary</term>” means the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s203/16" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="16">(16) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">State</term>” means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Mariana Islands, or any other territory or possession of the United States.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="204">SEC. 204. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1123">33 U.S.C. 1123</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NATIONAL SEA GRANT COLLEGE PROGRAM. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program Maintenance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall maintain within the Administration a program to be known as the national sea grant college program. The national sea grant college program shall be administered by a national sea grant office within the Administration.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program Elements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The national sea grant college program shall consist of the financial assistance for research, education, extension, training, technology transfer, and public service and other activities authorized in this title, and shall provide support for the following elements—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">sea grant programs that comprise a national sea grant college program network, including international projects conducted within such programs and regional and national projects conducted among such programs;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">administration of the national sea grant college program and this title by the national sea grant office and the Administration;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the fellowship program under section 208; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/b/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any regional or national strategic investments in fields relating to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources developed in consultation with the Board and with the approval of the sea grant colleges and the sea grant institutes.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Responsibilities of the Secretary.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, in consultation with the Board, sea grant colleges, and sea grant institutes, shall develop at least every 4 years a strategic plan that establishes priorities for the national sea grant college program, provides an appropriately balanced response to local, regional, and national needs, and is reflective of integration with the relevant portions of the strategic plans of the Department of Commerce and of the Administration.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, in consultation with the Board, sea grant colleges, and sea grant institutes, shall establish guidelines related to the activities and responsibilities of sea grant colleges and sea grant institutes. Such guidelines shall include requirements for the conduct of merit review by the sea grant colleges and sea grant institutes of proposals for grants and contracts to be awarded under section 205, providing, at a minimum, for standardized documentation of such proposals and peer review of all research projects.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall by regulation prescribe the qualifications required for designation of sea grant colleges and sea grant institutes under section 207.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/c/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">To carry out the provisions of this title, the Secretary may—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/c/4/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">appoint, assign the duties, transfer, and fix the compensation of such personnel as may be necessary, in accordance with civil service laws;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/c/4/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">make appointments with respect to temporary and intermittent services to the extent authorized by section 3109 of title 5, United States Code;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/c/4/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">publish or arrange for the publication of, and otherwise disseminate, in cooperation with other offices and programs in the Administration and without regard to section 501 of title 44, United States Code, any information of research, educational, training or other value in fields related to ocean, coastal, or Great Lakes resources;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/c/4/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enter into contracts, cooperative agreements, and other transactions without regard to section 5 of title 41, United States Code;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/c/4/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">accept donations of money and, notwithstanding section 1342 of title 31, United States Code, of voluntary and uncompensated services;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/c/4/F" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">accept funds from other Federal departments and agencies, including agencies within the Administration, to pay for and add to grants made and contracts entered into by the Secretary; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/c/4/G" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary and appropriate.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Director of the National Sea Grant College Program.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall appoint, as the Director of the National Sea Grant College Program, a qualified individual who has appropriate administrative experience and knowledge or expertise in fields related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources. The Director shall be appointed and compensated, without regard to the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing appointments in the competitive service, at a rate payable under section 5376 of title 5, United States Code.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to the supervision of the Secretary, the Director shall administer the national sea grant college program and oversee the operation of the national sea grant office. In addition to any other duty prescribed by law or assigned by the Secretary, the Director shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/d/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A)<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="IDF8C53B40C78047A18F9E516A9803F43E" class="footnoteRef">3</ref> </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">facilitate and coordinate the development of a strategic plan under subsection (c)(1);</content><footnote id="IDF8C53B40C78047A18F9E516A9803F43E" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">3</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Section 5(c)(1) of Public Law 110–394 amends section 204(d)(2)(A) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">long range</quotedText>”. The amendment was executed by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">long-range</quotedText>” in order to reflect the probable intent of the Congress.</p></footnote> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/d/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">advise the Secretary with respect to the expertise and capabilities which are available within or through the national sea grant college program and encourage the use of such expertise and capabilities, on a cooperative or other basis, by other offices and activities within the Administration, and other Federal departments and agencies;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/d/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">advise the Secretary on the designation of sea grant colleges and sea grant institutes, and, if appropriate, on the termination or suspension of any such designation; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/d/2/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">encourage the establishment and growth of sea grant programs, and cooperation and coordination with other Federal activities in fields related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/d/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to sea grant colleges, sea grant institutes, sea grant programs, and sea grant projects, the Director shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/d/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">evaluate and assess the performance of the programs of sea grant colleges and sea grant institutes, using the priorities, guidelines, and qualifications established by the Secretary under subsection (c), and determine which of the programs are the best managed and carry out the highest quality research, education, extension, and training activities;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/d/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">subject to the availability of appropriations, allocate funding among sea grant colleges, sea grant institutes, sea grant programs, and sea grant projects so as to—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/d/3/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">promote healthy competition among sea grant colleges and institutes;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/d/3/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">encourage collaborations among sea grant colleges and sea grant institutes to address regional and national priorities established under subsection (c)(1);</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/d/3/B/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure successful implementation of sea grant programs;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/d/3/B/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to the maximum extent consistent with other provisions of this Act, provide a stable base of funding for sea grant colleges and institutes;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/d/3/B/v" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">encourage and promote coordination and cooperation between the research, education, and outreach programs of the Administration and those of academic institutions; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/d/3/B/vi" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">encourage cooperation with Minority Serving Institutions to enhance collaborative research opportunities and increase the number of such students graduating in NOAA science areas; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s204/d/3/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure compliance with the guidelines for merit review under subsection (c)(2).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s205" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="205">SEC. 205. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1124">33 U.S.C. 1124</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CONTRACTS AND GRANTS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s205/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may make grants and enter into contracts under this subsection to assist any sea grant program or project if the Secretary finds that such program or project will—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s205/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">implement the objective set forth in section 202(b); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s205/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be responsive to the needs or problems of individual States or regions.</content> </paragraph><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text" role="subsection">The total amount paid pursuant to any such grant or contract may equal 66⅔ percent, or any lesser percent, of the total cost of the sea grant program or project involved; except that this limitation shall not apply in the case of grants or contracts paid for with funds accepted by the Secretary under section 204(c)(4)(F) or that are appropriated under section 208(b).</continuation> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s205/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special Grants.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may make special grants under this subsection to implement the objective set forth in section 202(b). The amount of any such grant may equal 100 percent, or any lesser percent, of the total cost of the project involved. No grant may be made under this subsection unless the Secretary finds that—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s205/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">no reasonable means is available through which the applicant can meet the matching requirement for a grant under subsection (a);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s205/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the probable benefit of such project outweighs the public interest in such matching requirement; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s205/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the same or equivalent benefit cannot be obtained through the award of a contract or grant under subsection (a).<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="ID41FA30D81D3248169B3AF4E81001E6A5" class="footnoteRef">5</ref></chapeau><footnote id="ID41FA30D81D3248169B3AF4E81001E6A5" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">5</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Section 4(b)(1)(B) of Public Law 102–186 attempted to amend section 205(b)(3) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">or section 206 of this title</quotedText>”. The words “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">of this title</quotedText>” probably should not have appeared. The amendment was executed according to the probable intent of Congress.</p></footnote> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" role="undesignated-level" class="leftIndentDecrease2"><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="ID0D6B6BBD956D45A39BF6BBB9F6FE8373" class="footnoteRef">6</ref> total amount that may be provided for grants under this subsection during any fiscal year shall not exceed an amount equal to 5 percent of the total funds appropriated for such year under section 212.</content><footnote id="ID0D6B6BBD956D45A39BF6BBB9F6FE8373" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">6</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">So in law. The flush matter following subsection (b)(3) probably should not include the indentation. See amendment made by section 6(2) of Public Law 110–394.</p></footnote> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s205/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Elegibility and Procedure.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any person may apply to the Secretary for a grant or contract under this section. Application shall be made in such form and manner, and with such content and other submissions, as the Secretary shall by regulation prescribe. The Secretary shall act upon each such application within 6 months after the date on which all required information is received.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s205/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Terms and Conditions.—</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s205/d/1" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any grant made, or contract entered into, under this section shall be subject to the limitations and provisions set forth in paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) and to such other terms, conditions, and requirements as the Secretary deems necessary or appropriate. Terms, conditions, and requirements imposed by the Secretary under this paragraph shall minimize any requirement of prior Federal approval.</content></paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s205/d/2" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">No payment under any grant or contract under this section may be applied to—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s205/d/2/A" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the purchase or rental of any land; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s205/d/2/B" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the purchase, rental, construction, preservation, or repair of any building, dock, or vessel;</content> </subparagraph><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text" role="paragraph">except that payment under any such grant or contract may be applied to the short-term rental of buildings or facilities for meetings which are in direct support of any sea grant program or project and may, if approved by the Secretary, be applied to the purchase, rental, construction, preservation, or repair of non-self-propelled habitats, buoys, platforms, and other similar devices or structures, or to the rental of any research vessel which is used in direct support of activities under any sea grant program or project.</continuation> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s205/d/3" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The total amount which may be obligated for payment pursuant to grants made to, and contracts entered into with, persons under this section within any one State in any fiscal year shall not exceed an amount equal to 15 percent of the total funds appropriated for such year pursuant to section 212.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s205/d/4" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any person who receives or utilizes any proceeds of any grant or contract under this section shall keep such records as the Secretary shall by regulation prescribe as being necessary and appropriate to facilitate effective audit and evaluation, including records which fully disclose the amount and disposition by such recipient of such proceeds, the total cost of the program or project in connection with which such proceeds were used, and the amount, if any, of such cost which was provided through other sources. Such records shall be maintained for 3 years after the completion of such a program or project. The Secretary and the Comptroller General of the United States, or any of their duly authorized representatives, shall have access, for the purpose of audit and evaluation, to any books, documents, papers, and records of receipts which, in the opinion of the Secretary or of the Comptroller General, may be related or pertinent to such grants and contracts.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC" role="undesignated-level"> <heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Section 206 was repealed by section 4(a) of Public Law 102–186</heading> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="207">SEC. 207. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1126">33 U.S.C. 1126</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SEA GRANT COLLEGES AND SEA GRANT INSTITUTES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Designation.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A sea grant college or sea grant institute shall meet the following qualifications—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have an existing broad base of competence in fields related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">make a long-term commitment to the objective in section 202(b), as determined by the Secretary;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/a/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">cooperate with other sea grant colleges and institutes and other persons to solve problems or meet needs relating to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/a/1/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have received financial assistance under section 205 of this title (33 U.S.C. 1124);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/a/1/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be recognized for excellence in fields related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources (including marine resources management and science), as determined by the Secretary; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/a/1/F" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">meet such other qualifications as the Secretary, in consultation with the Board, considers necessary or appropriate.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may designate an institution, or an association or alliance of two or more such institutions, as a sea grant college if the institution, association, or alliance—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">meets the qualifications in paragraph (1); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">maintains a program of research, extension services, training, and education in fields related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may designate an institution, or an association or alliance of two or more such institutions, as a sea grant institute if the institution, association, or alliance—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/a/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">meets the qualifications in paragraph (1); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/a/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">maintains a program which includes, at a minimum, research and extension services.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional Designations.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Notification to congress of designations.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/b/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not less than 30 days before designating an institution, or an association or alliance of two or more such institutions, as a sea grant college or sea grant institute under subsection (a), the Secretary shall notify Congress in writing of the proposed designation. The notification shall include an evaluation and justification for the designation.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/b/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect of joint resolution of disapproval.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may not designate an institution, or an association or alliance of two or more such institutions, as a sea grant college or sea grant institute under subsection (a) if, before the end of the 30-day period described in subparagraph (A), a joint resolution disapproving the designation is enacted.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Existing designees.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any institution, or association or alliance of two or more such institutions, designated as a sea grant college or awarded institutional program status by the Director prior to the date of enactment of the National Sea Grant College Program Reauthorization Act of 1998, shall not have to reapply for designation as a sea grant college or sea grant institute, respectively, after the date of enactment of the National Sea Grant College Program Reauthorization Act of 1998, if the Director determines that the institution, or association or alliance of institutions, meets the qualifications in subsection (a).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Suspension or Termination of Designation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may, for cause and after an opportunity for hearing, suspend or terminate any designation under subsection (a).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duties.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to any regulations prescribed or guidelines established by the Secretary, it shall be the responsibility of each sea grant college and sea grant institute—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to develop and implement, in consultation with the Secretary and the Board, a program that is consistent with the guidelines and priorities established under section 204(c); and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to conduct a merit review of all proposals for grants and contracts to be awarded under section 205.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Report on Progress.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/e/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report requirement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall report annually to the Committee on Resources and the Committee on Science of the House of Representatives, and to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, on efforts and progress made by colleges, universities, institutions, associations, and alliances to become designated under this section as sea grant colleges or sea grant institutes, including efforts and progress made by sea grant institutes in being designated as sea grant colleges.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/e/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Territories and freely associated states.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report shall include description of—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/e/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">efforts made by colleges, universities, associations, institutions, and alliances in United States territories and freely associated States to develop the expertise necessary to be designated as a sea grant institute or sea grant college;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/e/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the administrative, technical, and financial assistance provided by the Secretary to those entities seeking to be designated; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s207/e/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the additional actions or activities necessary for those entities to meet the qualifications for such designation under subsection (a)(1).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s208" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="208">SEC. 208. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1127">33 U.S.C. 1127</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FELLOWSHIPS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s208/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To carry out the educational and training objectives of this Act, the Secretary shall support a program of fellowships for qualified individuals at the graduate and post-graduate level. The fellowships shall be related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources and awarded pursuant to guidelines established by the Secretary. The Secretary shall strive to ensure equal access for minority and economically disadvantaged students to the program carried out under this subsection. Every 2 years, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Congress describing the efforts by the Secretary to ensure equal access for minority and economically disadvantaged students to the program carried out under this subsection, and the results of such efforts.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s208/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s208/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall award marine policy fellowships to support the placement of individuals at the graduate level of education in fields related to ocean, coastal and Great Lakes resources in positions with the executive and legislative branches of the United States Government.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s208/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Placement priorities.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s208/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In each year in which the Secretary awards a legislative fellowship under this subsection, when considering the placement of fellows, the Secretary shall prioritize placement of fellows in the following:</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s208/b/2/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Positions in offices of, or with Members on, committees of Congress that have jurisdiction over the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s208/b/2/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Positions in offices of Members of Congress that have a demonstrated interest in ocean, coastal, or Great Lakes resources.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s208/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Equitable distribution.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In placing fellows in offices described in subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall ensure that placements are equitably distributed among the political parties.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s208/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duration.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A fellowship awarded under this subsection shall be for a period of not more than 1 year.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s208/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Restriction on Use of Funds<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="ID8B0E45C7C7684389887482750A852E00" class="footnoteRef">7</ref>.—Amounts available for fellowships under this section, including amounts accepted under section 204(c)(4)(F) or appropriated under section 212 to implement this section, shall be used only for award of such fellowships and administrative costs of implementing this section.</content><footnote id="ID8B0E45C7C7684389887482750A852E00" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">7</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">So in law. The casing for the heading of subsection (c) of section 208 (as added by section 8(2) of Public Law 110–394) probably should appear in initial caps and small caps.</p></footnote> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="209">SEC. 209. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1128">33 U.S.C. 1128</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">NATIONAL SEA GRANT ADVISORY BOARD. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There shall be an independent committee to be known as the National Sea Grant Advisory Board.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duties.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board shall advise the Secretary and the Director concerning—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209/b/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">strategies for utilizing the sea grant college program to address the Nation's highest priorities regarding the understanding, assessment, development, management, utilization, and conservation of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209/b/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the designation of sea grant colleges and sea grant institutes; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209/b/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such other matters as the Secretary refers to the Board for review and advice.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Periodic report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board shall report to Congress at least once every four years on the state of the national sea grant college program and shall notify Congress of any significant changes to the state of the program not later than two years after the submission of such a report. The Board shall indicate in each such report the progress made toward meeting the priorities identified in the strategic plan in effect under section 204(c) and provide a summary of research conducted under the program.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability of resources of department of commerce.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall make available to the Board such information, personnel, and administrative services and assistance as it may reasonably require to carry out its duties under this title.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Membership, Terms, and Powers.—</heading><paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209/c/1" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board shall consist of 15 voting members who shall be appointed by the Secretary. The Director and a director of a sea grant program who is elected by the various directors of sea grant programs shall serve as nonvoting members of the Board. Not less than 8 of the voting members of the Board shall be individuals who, by reason of knowledge, experience, or training, are especially qualified in one or more of the disciplines and fields included in marine science. The other voting members shall be individuals who, by reason of knowledge, experience, or training, are especially qualified in, or representative of, education, marine affairs and resource management, coastal management, extension services, State government, industry, economics, planning, or any other activity which is appropriate to, and important for, any effort to enhance the understanding, assessment, development, management, utilization, or conservation of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources. No individual is eligible to be a voting member of the Board if the individual is (A) the director of a sea grant college or sea grant institute; (B) an applicant for, or beneficiary (as determined by the Secretary) of, any grant or contract under section 205; or (C) a full-time officer of employee of the United States.</content></paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209/c/2" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term of office of a voting member of the Board shall be 3 years for a member appointed before the date of enactment of the National Sea Grant College Program Act Amendments of 2002, and 4 years for a member appointed or reappointed after the date of enactment of the National Sea Grant College Program Act Amendments of 2002. The Director may extend the term of office of a voting member of the Board appointed before the date of enactment of the National Sea Grant College Program Act Amendments of 2002 by up to 1 year. At least once each year, the Secretary shall publish a notice in the Federal Register soliciting nominations for membership on the Board.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209/c/3" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any individual appointed to a partial or full term may be reappointed for one addition full term. The Director may extend the term of office of a voting member of the Board once by up to 1 year.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209/c/4" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board shall select one voting member to serve as the Chairman and another voting member to serve as the Vice Chairman. The Vice Chairman shall act as Chairman in the absence or incapacity of the Chairman.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209/c/5" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Voting members of the Board shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209/c/5/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A)<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="IDED044F9ABE274E60BC9A0E1EC7C8B39F" class="footnoteRef">8</ref> </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">receive compensation at a rate established by the Secretary, not to exceed the maximum daily rate payable under section 5376 of title 5, United States Code, when actually engaged in the performance of duties for such Board; and</content><footnote id="IDED044F9ABE274E60BC9A0E1EC7C8B39F" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">8</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Margin so in law.</p></footnote> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209/c/5/B" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be reimbursed for actual and reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of such duties.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209/c/6" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board shall meet on a biannual basis and, at any other time, at the call of the Chairman or upon the request of a majority of the voting members or of the Director.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209/c/7" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board may exercise such powers as are reasonably necessary in order to carry out its duties under subsection (b).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s209/c/8" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Board may establish such subcommittees as are reasonably necessary to carry out its duties under subsection (b). Such subcommittees may include individuals who are not Board members.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s210" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="210">SEC. 210. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1129">33 U.S.C. 1129</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">INTERAGENCY COOPERATION. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC" role="undesignated-level"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each department, agency, or other instrumentality of the Federal Government which is engaged in or concerned with, or which has authority over, matters relating to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s210/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may, upon a written request from the Secretary, make available, on a reimbursable basis or otherwise any personnel (with their consent and without prejudice to their position and rating), service, or facility which the Secretary deems necessary to carry out any provision of this title;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s210/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall, upon a written request from the Secretary, furnish any available data or other information which the Secretary deems necessary to carry out any provision of this title; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s210/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall cooperate with the Administration and duly authorized officials thereof.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Section 211 was repealed by section 5(a) of Public Law 102–186<b>]</b> </editorialNote> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="212">SEC. 212. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s1131">33 U.S.C. 1131</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this title—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$87,520,000 for fiscal year 2021;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$91,900,000 for fiscal year 2022;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/a/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$96,500,000 for fiscal year 2023;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/a/1/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$101,325,000 for fiscal year 2024; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/a/1/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$105,700,000 for fiscal year 2025.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Priority activities for fiscal years 2021 through 2025.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In addition to the amounts authorized to be appropriated under paragraph (1), there are authorized to be appropriated $6,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025 for competitive grants for the following:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">University research on the biology, prevention, and control of aquatic nonnative species.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">University research on oyster diseases, oyster restoration, and oyster-related human health risks.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/a/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">University research on the biology, prevention, and forecasting of harmful algal blooms.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/a/2/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">University research, education, training, and extension services and activities focused on coastal resilience and United States working waterfronts and other regional or national priority issues identified in the strategic plan under section 204(c)(1).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/a/2/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">University research and extension on sustainable aquaculture techniques and technologies.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/a/2/F" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Fishery research and extension activities conducted by sea grant colleges or sea grant institutes to enhance, and not supplant, existing core program funding.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitations.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administration.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/b/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">There may not be used for administration of programs under this title in a fiscal year more than 5.5 percent of the lesser of—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/b/1/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount authorized to be appropriated under this title for the fiscal year; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/b/1/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount appropriated under this title for the fiscal year.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/b/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Critical staffing requirements.—</heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/b/1/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Director shall use the authority under subchapter VI of chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code, and under section 210 of this title, to meet any critical staffing requirement while carrying out the activities authorized under this title.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/b/1/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exception from cap.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of subparagraph (A), any costs incurred as a result of an exercise of authority as described in clause (i) shall not be considered an amount used for administration of programs under this title in a fiscal year.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use for other offices or programs.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Sums appropriated under the authority of subsection (a)(2) shall not be available for administration of this title by the National Sea Grant Office, for any other Administration or department program, or for any other administrative expenses.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Availability of Sums.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Sums appropriated pursuant to this section shall remain available until expended.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/89/688/tII/s212/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reversion of Unobligated Amounts.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amount of any grant, or portion of a grant, made to a person under any section of this Act that is not obligated by that person during the first fiscal year for which it was authorized to be obligated or during the next fiscal year thereafter shall revert to the Secretary. The Secretary shall add that reverted amount to the funds available for grants under the section for which the reverted amount was originally made available.</content> </subsection> </section>