[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 118 (Thursday, September 28, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Pages S9544-S9551]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1999

  Mr. GRAMS. Mr. President, I now ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
proceed to the consideration of Calendar No. 803, S. 1534.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A bill (S. 1534) to reauthorize the Coastal Zone Management 
     Act, and for other purposes.

  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the bill 
which had been reported from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation, with an amendment to strike out all after the enacting 
clause and insert the part printed in italic.

     SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

       This Act may be cited as the ``Coastal Zone Management Act 
     of 2000''.

     SEC. 2. AMENDMENT OF COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT.

       Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this 
     Act an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an 
     amendment to, or repeal of, a section or other provision, the 
     reference shall be considered to be made to a section or 
     other provision of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 
     (16 U.S.C. 1451 et seq.).

     SEC. 3. FINDINGS.

       Section 302 (16 U.S.C. 1451) is amended--
       (1) by redesignating paragraphs (a) through (m) as 
     paragraphs (1) through (13);
       (2) by inserting ``ports,'' in paragraph (3) (as so 
     redesignated) after ``fossil fuels,'';
       (3) by inserting ``including coastal waters and wetlands,'' 
     in paragraph (4) (as so redesignated) after ``zone,'';
       (4) by striking ``therein,'' in paragraph (4) (as so 
     redesignated) and inserting ``dependent on that habitat,'';
       (5) by striking ``well-being'' in paragraph (5) (as so 
     redesignated) and inserting ``quality of life'';
       (6) by striking paragraph (11) (as so redesignated) and 
     inserting the following:
       ``(11) Land and water uses in the coastal zone and coastal 
     watersheds may significantly affect the quality of coastal 
     waters and habitats, and efforts to control coastal water 
     pollution from activities in these areas must be improved.''; 
     and
       (7) by adding at the end thereof the following:
       ``(14) There is a need to enhance cooperation and 
     coordination among states and local communities, to encourage 
     local community-based solutions that address the impacts and 
     pressures on coastal resources and on public facilities and 
     public service caused by continued coastal demands, and to 
     increase state and local capacity to identify public 
     infrastructure and open space needs and develop and implement 
     plans which provide for sustainable growth, resource 
     protection and community revitalization.''.

     SEC. 4. POLICY.

       Section 303 (16 U.S.C. 1452) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``the states'' in paragraph (2) and 
     inserting ``state and local governments'';
       (2) by striking ``waters,'' each place it appears in 
     paragraph (2)(C) and inserting ``waters and habitats,'';
       (3) by striking ``agencies and state and wildlife agencies; 
     and'' in paragraph (2)(J) and inserting ``and wildlife 
     management; and'';
       (4) by inserting ``other countries,'' after ``agencies,'' 
     in paragraph (5);
       (5) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (5);
       (6) by striking ``zone.'' in paragraph (6) and inserting 
     ``zone;''; and
       (7) by adding at the end thereof the following:
       ``(7) to create and use a National Estuarine Research 
     Reserve System as a Federal, state, and community partnership 
     to support and enhance coastal management and stewardship; 
     and
       ``(8) to encourage the development, application, and 
     transfer of innovative coastal and estuarine environmental 
     technologies and techniques for the long-term conservation of 
     coastal ecosystems.''.

     SEC. 5. CHANGES IN DEFINITIONS.

       Section 304 (16 U.S.C. 1453) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``and the Trust Territories of the Pacific 
     Islands,'' in paragraph (4);
       (2) by striking paragraph (8) and inserting the following:
       ``(8) The term `estuarine reserve' means a coastal 
     protected area which may include any part or all of an 
     estuary and any island, transitional area, and upland in, 
     adjoining, or adjacent to the estuary, and which constitutes 
     to the extent feasible a natural unit, established to provide 
     long-term opportunities for conducting scientific studies and 
     educational and training programs that improve the 
     understanding, stewardship, and management of estuaries.''; 
     and
       (3) by adding at the end thereof the following:
       ``(19) The term `coastal nonpoint pollution control 
     strategies and measures' means strategies and measures 
     included as part of the coastal nonpoint pollution control 
     program under section 6217 of the Coastal Zone Act 
     Reauthorization Amendments of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 1455b).
       ``(20) The term `qualified local entity' means--
       ``(A) any local government;
       ``(B) any areawide agency referred to in section 204(a)(1) 
     of the Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act 
     of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 3334 (a)(1));
       ``(C) any regional agency;
       ``(D) any interstate agency;
       ``(E) any nonprofit organization; or
       ``(F) any reserve established under section 315.''.

     SEC. 6. REAUTHORIZATION OF MANAGEMENT PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT 
                   GRANTS.

       Section 305 (16 U.S.C. 1454) is amended to read as follows:

     ``SEC. 305. MANAGEMENT PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT GRANTS.

       ``(a) States Without Programs.--In fiscal years 2001, 2002, 
     2003, and 2004, the Secretary may make a grant annually to 
     any coastal state without an approved program if the coastal 
     state demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Secretary that 
     the grant will be used to develop a management program 
     consistent with the requirements set forth in section 306. 
     The amount of any such grant shall not exceed $200,000 in any 
     fiscal year, and shall require State matching funds according 
     to a 4-to-1 ratio of Federal-to-State contributions. After an 
     initial grant is made to a coastal state under this 
     subsection, no subsequent grant may be made to that coastal 
     state under this subsection unless the Secretary finds that 
     the coastal state is satisfactorily developing its management 
     program. No coastal state is eligible to receive more than 4 
     grants under this subsection.
       ``(b) Submittal of Program for Approval.--A coastal state 
     that has completed the development of its management program 
     shall submit the program to the Secretary for review and 
     approval under section 306.''.

     SEC. 7. ADMINISTRATIVE GRANTS.

       (a) Purposes.--Section 306(a) (16 U.S.C. 1455(a)) is 
     amended by inserting ``including developing and implementing 
     coastal nonpoint pollution control program components,'' 
     after ``program,''.
       (b) Acquisition Criteria.--Section 306(d)(10)(B) (16 U.S.C. 
     1455(d)(10)(B)) is amended by striking ``less than fee 
     simple'' and inserting ``other''.

     SEC. 8. COASTAL RESOURCE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.

       Section 306A (16 U.S.C. 1455a) is amended--
       (1) by inserting ``or other important coastal habitats'' in 
     subsection (b)(1)(A) after ``306(d)(9)'';

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       (2) by inserting ``or historic'' in subsection (b)(2) after 
     ``urban'';
       (3) by adding at the end of subsection (b) the following:
       ``(5) The coordination and implementation of approved 
     coastal nonpoint pollution control plans.
       ``(6) The preservation, restoration, enhancement or 
     creation of coastal habitats.'';
       (4) by striking ``and'' after the semicolon in subsection 
     (c)(2)(D);
       (5) by striking ``section.'' in subsection (c)(2)(E) and 
     inserting ``section;'';
       (6) by adding at the end of subsection (c)(2) the 
     following:
       ``(F) work, resources, or technical support necessary to 
     preserve, restore, enhance, or create coastal habitats; and
       ``(G) the coordination and implementation of approved 
     coastal nonpoint pollution control plans.''; and
       (7) by striking subsections (d), (e), and (f) and inserting 
     after subsection (c) the following:
       ``(d) Source of Federal Grants; State Matching 
     Contributions.--
       ``(1) In general.--If a coastal state chooses to fund a 
     project under this section, then--
       ``(A) it shall submit to the Secretary a combined 
     application for grants under this section and section 306;
       ``(B) it shall match the combined amount of such grants in 
     the ratio required by section 306(a) for grants under that 
     section; and
       ``(C) the Federal funding for the project shall be a 
     portion of that state's annual allocation under section 
     306(a).
       ``(2) Use of funds.--Grants provided under this section may 
     be used to pay a coastal state's share of costs required 
     under any other Federal program that is consistent with the 
     purposes of this section.
       ``(e) Allocation of Grants to Qualified Local Entity.--With 
     the approval of the Secretary, the eligible coastal state may 
     allocate to a qualified local entity a portion of any grant 
     made under this section for the purpose of carrying out this 
     section; except that such an allocation shall not relieve 
     that state of the responsibility for ensuring that any funds 
     so allocated are applied in furtherance of the state's 
     approved management program.
       ``(f) Assistance.--The Secretary shall assist eligible 
     coastal states in identifying and obtaining from other 
     Federal agencies technical and financial assistance in 
     achieving the objectives set forth in subsection (b).''.

     SEC. 9. COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT FUND.

       (a) Treatment of Loan Repayments.--Section 308(a)(2) (16 
     U.S.C. 1456a(a)(2)) is amended to read as follows:
       ``(2) Loan repayments made under this subsection--
       ``(A) shall be retained by the Secretary and deposited into 
     the Coastal Zone Management Fund established under subsection 
     (b); and
       ``(B) subject to amounts provided in Appropriations Acts, 
     shall be available to the Secretary for purposes of this 
     title and transferred to the Operations, Research, and 
     Facilities account of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration to offset the costs of implementing this 
     title.''.
       (b) Use of Amounts in Fund.--Section 308(b) (16 U.S.C. 
     1456a(b)) is amended by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and 
     inserting the following:
       ``(2) Subject to Appropriation Acts, amounts in the Fund 
     shall be available to the Secretary to carry out the 
     provisions of this Act.''.

     SEC. 10. COASTAL ZONE ENHANCEMENT GRANTS.

       Section 309 (16 U.S.C. 1456b) is amended--
       (1) by striking subsection (a)(1) and inserting the 
     following:
       ``(1) Protection, restoration, enhancement, or creation of 
     coastal habitats, including wetlands, coral reefs, marshes, 
     and barrier islands.'';
       (2) by inserting ``and removal'' after ``entry'' in 
     subsection (a)(4);
       (3) by striking ``on various individual uses or activities 
     on resources, such as coastal wetlands and fishery 
     resources.'' in subsection (a)(5) and inserting ``of various 
     individual uses or activities on coastal waters, habitats, 
     and resources, including sources of polluted runoff.'';
       (4) by adding at the end of subsection (a) the following:
       ``(10) Development and enhancement of coastal nonpoint 
     pollution control program components, including the 
     satisfaction of conditions placed on such programs as part of 
     the Secretary's approval of the programs.
       ``(11) Significant emerging coastal issues as identified by 
     coastal states, in consultation with the Secretary and 
     qualified local entities.'';
       (5) by striking ``proposals, taking into account the 
     criteria established by the Secretary under subsection (d).'' 
     in subsection (c) and inserting ``proposals.'';
       (6) by striking subsection (d) and redesignating subsection 
     (e) as subsection (d);
       (7) by striking ``section, up to a maximum of $10,000,000 
     annually'' in subsection (f) and inserting ``section.''; and
       (8) by redesignating subsections (f) and (g) as subsections 
     (e) and (f), respectively.

     SEC. 11. COASTAL COMMUNITY PROGRAM.

       The Act is amended by inserting after section 309 the 
     following:

     ``SEC. 309A. COASTAL COMMUNITY PROGRAM.

       ``(a) Coastal Community Grants.--The Secretary may make 
     grants to any coastal state that is eligible under subsection 
     (b)--
       ``(1) to assist coastal communities in assessing and 
     managing growth, public infrastructure, and open space needs 
     in order to provide for sustainable growth, resource 
     protection and community revitalization;
       ``(2) to provide management-oriented research and technical 
     assistance in developing and implementing community-based 
     growth management and resource protection strategies in 
     qualified local entities;
       ``(3) to fund demonstration projects which have high 
     potential for improving coastal zone management at the local 
     level;
       ``(4) to assist in the adoption of plans, strategies, 
     policies, or procedures to support local community-based 
     environmentally-protective solutions to the impacts and 
     pressures on coastal uses and resources caused by development 
     and sprawl that will--
       ``(A) revitalize previously developed areas;
       ``(B) undertake conservation activities and projects in 
     undeveloped and environmentally sensitive areas;
       ``(C) emphasize water-dependent uses; and
       ``(D) protect coastal waters and habitats; and
       ``(5) to assist coastal communities to coordinate and 
     implement approved coastal nonpoint pollution control 
     strategies and measures that reduce the causes and impacts of 
     polluted runoff on coastal waters and habitats.''.
       ``(b) Eligibility.--To be eligible for a grant under this 
     section for a fiscal year, a coastal state shall--
       ``(1) have a management program approved under section 306; 
     and
       ``(2) in the judgment of the Secretary, be making 
     satisfactory progress in activities designed to result in 
     significant improvement in achieving the coastal management 
     objectives specified in section 303(2)(A) through (K).
       ``(c) Allocations; Source of Federal Grants; State Matching 
     Contributions.--
       ``(1) Allocation.--Grants under this section shall be 
     allocated to coastal states as provided in section 306(c).
       ``(2) Application; matching.--If a coastal state chooses to 
     fund a project under this section, then--
       ``(A) it shall submit to the Secretary a combined 
     application for grants under this section and section 306; 
     and
       ``(B) it shall match the amount of the grant under this 
     section on the basis of a total contribution of section 306, 
     306A, and this section so that, in aggregate, the match is 
     1:1.
       ``(d) Allocation of Grants to Qualified Local Entity.--
       ``(1) In general.--With the approval of the Secretary, the 
     eligible coastal state may allocate to a qualified local 
     entity amounts received by the state under this section.
       ``(2) Assurances.--A coastal state shall ensure that 
     amounts allocated by the state under paragraph (1) are used 
     by the qualified local entity in furtherance of the state's 
     approved management program, specifically furtherance of the 
     coastal management objectives specified in section 303(2).
       ``(e) Assistance.--The Secretary shall assist eligible 
     coastal states and qualified local entities in identifying 
     and obtaining from other Federal agencies technical and 
     financial assistance in achieving the objectives set forth in 
     subsection (a).''.

     SEC. 12. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.

       Section 310(b) (16 U.S.C. 1456c(b)) is amended by adding at 
     the end thereof the following:
       ``(4) The Secretary may conduct a program to develop and 
     apply innovative coastal and estuarine environmental 
     technology and methodology through a cooperative program. The 
     Secretary may make extramural grants in carrying out the 
     purpose of this subsection.''.

     SEC. 13. PERFORMANCE REVIEW.

       Section 312(a) (16 U.S.C. 1458(a)) is amended by inserting 
     ``coordinated with National Estuarine Research Reserves in 
     the state'' after ``303(2)(A) through (K),''.

     SEC. 14. WALTER B. JONES AWARDS.

       Section 314 (16 U.S.C. 1460) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``shall, using sums in the Coastal Zone 
     Management Fund established under section 308'' in subsection 
     (a) and inserting ``may, using sums available under this 
     Act'';
       (2) by striking ``field.'' in subsection (a) and inserting 
     the following: ``field of coastal zone management. These 
     awards, to be known as the `Walter B. Jones Awards', may 
     include--
       ``(1) cash awards in an amount not to exceed $5,000 each;
       ``(2) research grants; and
       ``(3) public ceremonies to acknowledge such awards.'';
       (3) by striking ``shall elect annually--'' in subsection 
     (b) and inserting ``may select annually if funds are 
     available under subsection (a)--''; and
       (4) by striking subsection (e).

     SEC. 15. NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE SYSTEM.

       (a) Section 315(a) (16 U.S.C. 1461(a)) is amended by 
     striking ``consists of--'' and inserting ``is a network of 
     areas protected by Federal, state, and community partnerships 
     which promotes informed management of the Nation's estuarine 
     and coastal areas through interconnected programs in resource 
     stewardship, education and training, and scientific 
     understanding consisting of--''.
       (b) Section 315(b)(2)(C) (16 U.S.C. 1461(b)(2)(C)) is 
     amended by striking ``public education and interpretation; 
     and''; and inserting ``education, interpretation, training, 
     and demonstration projects; and''.
       (c) Section 315(c) (16 U.S.C. 1461(c)) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``Research'' in the subsection caption and 
     inserting ``Research, Education, and Resource Stewardship'';
       (2) by striking ``conduct of research'' and inserting 
     ``conduct of research, education, and resource stewardship'';
       (3) by striking ``coordinated research'' in paragraph (1)) 
     and inserting ``coordinated research, education, and resource 
     stewardship'';
       (4) by striking ``research'' before ``principles'' in 
     paragraph (2);
       (5) by striking ``research programs'' in paragraph (2) and 
     inserting ``research, education, and resource stewardship 
     programs'';

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       (6) by striking ``research'' before ``methodologies'' in 
     paragraph (3);
       (7) by striking ``data,'' in paragraph (3) and inserting 
     ``information,'';
       (8) by striking ``research'' before ``results'' in 
     paragraph (3);
       (9) by striking ``research purposes;'' in paragraph (3) and 
     inserting ``research, education, and resource stewardship 
     purposes;'';
       (10) by striking ``research efforts'' in paragraph (4) and 
     inserting ``research, education, and resource stewardship 
     efforts'';
       (11) by striking ``research'' in paragraph (5) and 
     inserting ``research, education, and resource stewardship''; 
     and
       (12) by striking ``research'' in the last sentence.
       (d) Section 315(d) (16 U.S.C. 1461(d)) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``Estuarine Research.--'' in the subsection 
     caption and inserting ``Estuarine Research, Education, and 
     Resource Stewardship.--'';
       (2) by striking ``research purposes'' and inserting 
     ``research, education, and resource stewardship purposes'';
       (3) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following:
       ``(1) giving reasonable priority to research, education, 
     and stewardship activities that use the System in conducting 
     or supporting activities relating to estuaries; and'';
       (4) by striking ``research.'' in paragraph (2) and 
     inserting ``research, education, and resource stewardship 
     activities.''; and
       (5) by adding at the end thereof the following:
       ``(3) establishing partnerships with other Federal and 
     state estuarine management programs to coordinate and 
     collaborate on estuarine research.''.
       (e) Section 315(e) (16 U.S.C. 1461(e)) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``reserve,'' in paragraph (1)(A)(i) and 
     inserting ``reserve; and'';
       (2) by striking ``and constructing appropriate reserve 
     facilities, or'' in paragraph (1)(A)(ii) and inserting 
     ``including resource stewardship activities and constructing 
     reserve facilities; and'';
       (3) by striking paragraph (1)(A)(iii);
       (4) by striking paragraph (1)(B) and inserting the 
     following:
       ``(B) to any coastal state or public or private person for 
     purposes of--
       ``(i) supporting research and monitoring associated with a 
     national estuarine reserve that are consistent with the 
     research guidelines developed under subsection (c); or
       ``(ii) conducting educational, interpretive, or training 
     activities for a national estuarine reserve that are 
     consistent with the education guidelines developed under 
     subsection (c).'';
       (5) by striking ``therein or $5,000,000, whichever amount 
     is less.'' in paragraph (3)(A) and inserting ``therein. Non-
     Federal costs associated with the purchase of any lands and 
     waters, or interests therein, which are incorporated into the 
     boundaries of a reserve up to 5 years after the costs are 
     incurred, may be used to match the Federal share.'';
       (6) by striking ``and (iii)'' in paragraph (3)(B);
       (7) by striking ``paragraph (1)(A)(iii)'' in paragraph 
     (3)(B) and inserting ``paragraph (1)(B)'';
       (8) by striking ``entire System.'' in paragraph (3)(B) and 
     inserting ``System as a whole.''; and
       (9) by adding at the end thereof the following:
       ``(4) The Secretary may--
       ``(A) enter into cooperative agreements, financial 
     agreements, grants, contracts, or other agreements with any 
     nonprofit organization, authorizing the organization to 
     solicit donations to carry out the purposes and policies of 
     this section, other than general administration of reserves 
     or the System and which are consistent with the purposes and 
     policies of this section; and
       ``(B) accept donations of funds and services for use in 
     carrying out the purposes and policies of this section, other 
     than general administration of reserves or the System and 
     which are consistent with the purposes and policies of this 
     section.

     Donations accepted under this section shall be considered as 
     a gift or bequest to or for the use of the United States for 
     the purpose of carrying out this section.''.
       (f) Section 315(f)(1) (16 U.S.C. 1461(f)(1)) is amended by 
     inserting ``coordination with other state programs 
     established under sections 306 and 309A,'' after 
     ``including''.

     SEC. 16. COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT REPORTS.

       Section 316 (16 U.S.C. 1462) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``to the President for transmittal'' in 
     subsection (a);
       (2) by striking ``zone and an evaluation of the 
     effectiveness of financial assistance under section 308 in 
     dealing with such consequences;'' and inserting ``zone;'' in 
     the provision designated as (10) in subsection (a);
       (3) by inserting ``education,'' after the ``studies,'' in 
     the provision designated as (12) in subsection (a);
       (4) by striking ``Secretary'' in the first sentence of 
     subsection (c)(1) and inserting ``Secretary, in consultation 
     with coastal states, and with the participation of affected 
     Federal agencies,'';
       (5) by striking the second sentence of subsection (c)(1) 
     and inserting the following: ``The Secretary, in conducting 
     such a review, shall coordinate with, and obtain the views 
     of, appropriate Federal agencies.'';
       (6) by striking ``shall promptly'' in subsection (c)(2) and 
     inserting ``shall, within 4 years after the  date of 
     enactment of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 2000,''; 
     and
       (7) by adding at the end of subsection (c)(2) the 
     following: ``If sufficient funds and resources are not 
     available to conduct such a review, the Secretary shall so 
     notify the Congress.''.

     SEC. 17. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

       Section 318 (16 U.S.C. 1464) is amended--
       (1) by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) 
     and inserting the following:
       ``(1) for grants under sections 306, 306A, and 309--
       ``(A) $70,000,000 for fiscal year 2000;
       ``(B) $80,000,000 for fiscal year 2001;
       ``(C) $83,500,000 for fiscal year 2002;
       ``(D) $87,000,000 for fiscal year 2003; and
       ``(E) $90,500,000 for fiscal year 2004;
       ``(2) for grants under section 309A,--
       ``(A) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2000;
       ``(B) $26,000,000 for fiscal year 2001;
       ``(C) $27,000,000 for fiscal year 2002;
       ``(D) $28,000,000 for fiscal year 2003; and
       ``(E) $29,000,000 for fiscal year 2004;

     of which $10,000,000, or 35 percent, whichever is less, shall 
     be for purposes set forth in section 309A(a)(5);
       ``(3) for grants under section 315,--
       ``(A) $7,000,000 for fiscal year 2000;
       ``(B) $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2001;
       ``(C) $12,500,000 for fiscal year 2002;
       ``(D) $13,000,000 for fiscal year 2003; and
       ``(E) $13,500,000 for fiscal year 2004;
       ``(4) for grants to fund construction projects at estuarine 
     reserves designated under section 315, $12,000,000 for each 
     of fiscal years 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004; and
       ``(5) for costs associated with administering this title, 
     $5,500,000 for fiscal year 2000 and such sums as are 
     necessary for fiscal years 2001-2004.'';
       (2) by striking ``306 or 309.'' in subsection (b) and 
     inserting ``306.'';
       (3) by striking ``during the fiscal year, or during the 
     second fiscal year after the fiscal year, for which'' in 
     subsection (c) and inserting ``within 3 years from when'';
       (4) by striking ``under the section for such reverted 
     amount was originally made available.'' in subsection (c) and 
     inserting ``to states under this Act.''; and
       (5) by adding at the end thereof the following:
       ``(d) Purchase of Otherwise Unavailable Federal Products 
     and Services.--Federal funds allocated under this title may 
     be used by grantees to purchase Federal products and services 
     not otherwise available.
       ``(e) Restriction on Use of Amounts for Program, 
     Administrative, or Overhead Costs.--Except for funds 
     appropriated under subsection (a)(5), amounts appropriated 
     under this section shall be available only for grants to 
     states and shall not be available for other program, 
     administrative, or overhead costs of the National Oceanic and 
     Atmospheric Administration or the Department of Commerce.''.

  Mr. McCAIN. Mr. President, I rise in support of S. 1534, the Coastal 
Zone Management Act of 2000. Originally passed in 1972, the Coastal 
Zone Management Act, CZMA, was intended to address increased population 
and development in coastal communities. The programs established under 
this law were designed to balance responsible development with the 
preservation of the coastal environment. With over half of the U.S. 
population living in coastal areas, such balance is more important than 
ever.
  This bill reauthorizes the law through fiscal year 2004 and improves 
the framework of the CZMA--voluntary federal-state matching grant 
programs. S. 1534 also enhances the ability of coastal zone managers to 
meet the ever increasing demands of tourism, commercial growth, 
pollution and environmental protection. In fact, one of the most 
serious problems facing our coastal environment is the damage caused by 
polluted runoff, or nonpoint source pollution. Polluted runoff has 
contributed to human health problems, permanent environmental damage, 
and beach closures.
  The legislation before us today will improve the ability of managers 
to address polluted runoff in a manner specifically tailored to each 
state's individual needs. The bill clarifies and confirms that matching 
federal grants may be used to address nonpoint source pollution under 
the CZMA. In addition, S. 1534 reauthorizes the coastal zone 
enhancement grant program and provides dedicated funding for the 
continued implementation of state coastal nonpoint source pollution 
plans. Previous provisions had limited the program to projects such as 
wetlands protection and restoration, protection from coastal hazards, 
and reduction of marine debris along the coast.
  I urge my colleagues to support S. 1534. It is a strong, pro-
environment bill, which will provide a series of improvements to the 
Coastal Zone Management Act. Most importantly, the bill allows local 
and state environmental problems to be addressed on a community-by-
community basis. This bipartisan bill enjoys the strong support of the 
Coastal States Organization, which represents the governors of more 
than 30 states, and a coalition of environmental organizations.
  I would like to thank Senator Snowe, the sponsor of the legislation, 
and Senators Kerry and Hollings for their bipartisan support of and 
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this bill. I would also like to express my gratitude and that of the 
Commerce Committee to the staff who worked on this bill, including 
Sloan Rappoport, Stephanie Bailenson, Brooke Sikora, Rick Kenin and 
Margaret Spring. In particular I would like to thank Emily Lindow, a 
Sea Grant fellow, whose background and experience in coastal management 
issues helped produce a strong and reasonable CZMA bill. In addition, 
the Committee appreciates the efforts of Jena Carter, a former Sea 
Grant fellow, and Catherine Wannamaker, two former Committee staff who 
helped develop the legislation.
  Again I urge the Senate to pass S. 1534, the Coastal Zone Management 
Act of 2000.
  Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President, I rise to voice my support in passing S. 
1534, a bill to reauthorize the Coastal Zone Management Act for fiscal 
years 2000 through 2004, which the Commerce Committee reported out 
favorably this session. First, I would like to commend Senators Snowe 
and Kerry for their leadership on this very important reauthorization.
  In 1969, the Commission on Marine Science, Engineering and Resources 
(the Stratton Commission) recommended that: ``. . . a Coastal Zone 
Management Act be enacted which will provide policy objectives for the 
coastal zone and authorize federal grants-in-aid to facilitate the 
establishment of State Coastal Zone Authorities empowered to manage the 
coastal waters and adjacent land.''
  In response to this recommendation, Congress, in 1972, enacted 
coastal zone management legislation to balance coastal development and 
preservation needs. To encourage state participation, the CZMA 
established a voluntary, two-stage, state assistance program. The first 
stage, awarded ``section 305'' grants to coastal states for development 
of coastal management programs meeting certain federal requirements. 
State programs which were judged by the Secretary of Commerce to meet 
those requirements received Federal approval and became eligible for 
the second stage of grants. This second stage, under section 306, 
provides ongoing assistance for states to implement their federally-
approved coastal programs. All grants require equal matching funds from 
the state. Since passage of the CZMA, all 34 eligible states and 
territories have participated in the program to some degree. Currently, 
34 of the 35 eligible coastal states and territories have Federally 
approved plans. The approved plans include more than 100,000 miles of 
coastline, which represents nearly all of the national total covered by 
the Act. The Ohio, Georgia, and Texas, and Minnesota state CZMA 
programs all received federal approval within the past three years. Of 
the eligible states, only Illinois is not participating.
  Let me note that the nature and structure of CZM programs vary widely 
from state to state. This diversity was intended by Congress. Some 
states, like North Carolina, passed comprehensive legislation as a 
framework for coastal management. Other states, like Oregon, used 
existing land use legislation as the foundation for their federally-
approved programs. Finally, states like Florida and Massachusetts 
networked existing, single-purpose laws into a comprehensive umbrella 
for coastal management. The national program, therefore, is founded in 
the authorities and powers of the coastal states and local governments. 
Through the CZMA, these collective authorities are orchestrated to 
serve the ``national interest in effective management, beneficial use, 
protection, and development of the coastal zone.'' This 28 year program 
is a success story of how the local, state and federal government can 
work together for the benefit of all who enjoy and rely on our coastal 
resources.

  I am pleased to report that S. 1534 reauthorizes and strengthens a 
program that works well. It provides total authorizations of over $136 
million, and adds a new Coastal Community Grant Program under section 
309A for states that want to focus on coastal community-based 
initiatives. This provision is aimed at addressing the need for Federal 
and state support of community-based planning, strategies, and 
solutions for local sprawl and development issues in the coastal zone. 
In addition, it strengthens and provides increased authorizations for 
the National Estuarine Research Reserve System, natural labs operated 
by the states that support management-oriented research needed by 
coastal resource managers, as well as educational and interpretive 
programs to improve public awareness and understanding of the coastal 
environment.
  While the CZMA has proven greatly successful, the world has changed 
since 1972. Today, over half of the U.S. population lives within 50 
miles of our shores--and more than 3,000 people move to the coast every 
day. In addition, more than 30 percent of the Gross Domestic Product is 
generated in the coastal zone. In my state of South Carolina, our 
beaches now attract millions of visitors every year, all year long, 
placing greater demands on our coastal resources than every before. And 
more and more people are choosing to move to the coast--making the 
coastal counties the fastest growing ones in the state. With population 
growth comes the demand for highways, shopping centers, schools, and 
sewers that permanently alter the landscape. If people are to continue 
to live and work on the coast, we must allow our states to do a better 
job of planning how we impact the very regions in which we all want to 
live.
  Strengthening the CZMA is one important step in addressing these 
problems. These changes also call for another look at our overall ocean 
and coastal policy, which is why Congress this year enacted the Oceans 
Act of 2000, with the strong bipartisan support, including that of 
Senators Snowe, Kerry, Stevens and Breaux. Through reauthorization and 
strengthening of the CZMA and creation of a new Ocean Policy Commission 
called for in the Oceans Act, we are on track in the year 2000 to 
continue and improve upon the good work started by the Stratton 
Commission in 1969.
  Ms. SNOWE. Mr. President, I rise in support of S. 1534, the Coastal 
Zone Management Act of 2000. This bill reauthorizes and makes a number 
of important improvements to the Coastal Zone Management Act. Under the 
authorities in this Act, coastal states can choose to participate in 
the voluntary federal Coastal Zone Management Program. States design 
individual coastal zone management programs, taking their specific 
needs and problems into account, and then receive federal matching 
funds to help carry out their program plans. State coastal zone 
programs manage issues ranging from public access to beaches, 
protecting habitat, to coordinating permits for coastal development.
  The Coastal Zone Management Act was originally enacted by Congress in 
1972, in response to concerns over the increasing demands being placed 
on our nation's coastal regions and resources. These pressures have 
increased greatly since the Act was originally authorized. Although the 
coastal zone only comprises 10 percent of the contiguous U.S. land 
area, it is home to more than 53 percent of the U.S. population, and 
more than 3,600 people are relocating there annually. It is also an 
extremely important region economically, supporting commercial and 
recreational fishing, a booming coastal tourism industry, major 
commercial shipping, and a variety of other coastal industries.
  The coastal zone is comprised of a number of delicate and extremely 
important ecosystems. Its health is of vital importance not only to the 
multitude of plants and animals that inhabit this area, but also the 
people and communities that are dependent on it for their livelihood. 
For example, coastal estuaries provide habitat for more than 75 percent 
of the U.S. commercial and 85 percent of the U.S. recreational 
fisheries. In turn, the commercial fishing industry, with value-added 
services included, contributes $40 billion to the U.S. economy each 
year. Recreational fishing added another $25 billion to the economy. 
Unfortunately, these major economic contributions are being threatened 
by environmental problems such as non-point source pollution.
  Non-point source pollution is degrading the condition of our coastal 
rivers, wetlands, and marine environments. Although the states are 
currently taking action to address this problem under existing 
authority, the Coastal Zone Management Act of 2000 encourages them to 
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combat the problem through the Coastal Community Program. This 
initiative provides states with the funding and flexibility needed to 
deal with their specific non-point source pollution problems. The 
states will have the ability to implement local solutions to local 
problems.
  The Coastal Community Program in this bill also aides states in 
developing and implementing creative initiatives to deal with problems 
other than non-point solution. It increases federal and state support 
of local community-based programs that address coastal environmental 
issues, such as the impact of development and sprawl on coastal uses 
and resources. This type of bottom-up management approach is critical. 
It allows communities to design their own solutions to their unique 
coastal environmental problems. The program also allows communities to 
be proactive in protecting their coastal resources, preventing them 
from reaching a point where drastic action may become necessary.
  The Coastal Zone Management Act of 2000 significantly increases 
authorization levels for the Coastal Zone Management Program, allowing 
states to better address their coastal management plan goals. The bill 
authorizes $135.5 million for fiscal year 2001 and increases the 
authorization levels by $5.5 million each year through fiscal year 
2004.
  To provide further flexibility, the bill allows state matching funds 
to accrue in aggregate, as opposed to requiring the states to match 
each section individually. In my own state of Maine, our Coastal Zone 
Management Program raises an average of seven dollars in state matching 
funds for every single federal dollar appropriated. Unfortunately, not 
all states have been as successful. The new aggregate match provision 
will give coastal states more leeway to address important state and 
community projects.
  Additionally, the Coastal Zone Management Act of 2000 increases 
authorization for the National Estuarine Research Reserve System 
(NERRS) to $12 million in fiscal year 2001 with an additional $1 
million increase each year through fiscal year 2004. The NERRS is a 
network of reserves across the country that are operated as a 
cooperative federal-state partnership. Currently, there are 25 reserves 
in 22 states. They provide an important opportunity for long-term 
research and education in estuarine ecosystems. Additional funds will 
help strengthen this nationwide program which has not received 
increased funding commensurate with the addition of new reserves.
  I would like to address a very serious problem facing the Coastal 
Zone Management Program that we have tried to rectify in this bill. The 
Administrative Grant section, section 306, serves as the base funding 
mechanism for the states' coastal zone management programs. The amount 
of funding each state receives is determined by a formula that takes 
into account both the length of coastline and the population of each 
state. However, since 1992, the Appropriations Committee has imposed a 
two million dollar cap per state on Administrative Grants. This was an 
attempt to ensure equitable allocation to all the participating states. 
However, over the past eight years, appropriations for Administrative 
Grants have increased by $19 million, yet the $2 million cap has 
remained. The result has been an inequitable distribution of these new 
funds. In fiscal year 2000, 13 states had reached this arbitrary $2 
million cap. These 13 states account for 83 percent of our Nation's 
coastline and 76 percent of our coastal population.
  It is not equitable to have the 13 states with the largest coastlines 
and populations stuck at a two million dollar cap, despite major 
overall funding increases. While smaller states have enjoyed additional 
programmatic success due to an influx of funding, some of the larger 
states have stagnated. In an attempt to reassure members of the 
Appropriations Committee that a fair distribution of funds can occur 
without this hard cap in place, I have worked with Senator Hollings to 
develop language that has been included in this bill that directs the 
Secretary of Commerce to ensure equitable increases or decreases 
between funding years for each state. It further requires that states 
should not experience a decrease in base program funds in any year when 
the overall appropriations increase. I would like to thank Senator 
Hollings for his assistance in resolving this matter and his commitment 
over the years to ensuring that the states be treated fairly.
  The Coastal Zone Management Act enjoys wide support among all of the 
coastal states due to its history of success. This support has been 
clearly demonstrated by the many members of the Commerce Committee who 
have worked with me to strengthen this program. I would like to thank 
Senator Kerry, the ranking member of the Oceans and Fisheries 
Subcommittee for his hard work and support of this bill. I would also 
like to express my appreciation to Senator McCain, a co-sponsor of the 
bill and the Chairman of the Commerce Committee, and Senator Hollings, 
the ranking member of the Committee, for their bipartisan support of 
this measure. I urge the Senate to pass S. 1534, as amended.


                           Amendment No. 4278

  Mr. GRAMS. Mr. President, Senator Snowe has an amendment at the desk, 
and I ask for its consideration.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       The Senator from Minnesota [Mr. Grams], for Ms. Snowe, 
     proposes an amendment numbered 4278.

  Mr. GRAMS. I ask unanimous consent reading of the amendment be 
dispensed with.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The amendment is as follows:

 (Purpose: To increase authorization levels for the National Estuarine 
            Research Reserve System and for other purposes.)

       On page 28, between lines 20 and 21, insert the following:
       (b) Equitable Allocation of Funding.--Section 306(c) (16 
     U.S.C. 1455(c)) is amended by adding at the end thereof ``In 
     promoting equity, the Secretary shall consider the overall 
     change in grant funding under this section from the preceding 
     fiscal year and minimize the relative increases or decreases 
     among all the eligible States. The Secretary shall ensure 
     that each eligible State receives increased funding under 
     this section in any fiscal year for which the total amount 
     appropriated to carry out this section is greater than the 
     total amount appropriated to carry out this section for the 
     preceding fiscal year.''.
       On page 28, line 21, strike ``(b)'' and insert ``(c)''.
       On page 45, strike lines 7 through line 10 and insert the 
     following:
       ``(C) $13,000,000 for fiscal year 2002;
       ``(D) $14,000,000 for fiscal year 2003; and
       ``(E) $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2004;
       On page 45, line 16, strike ``$5,500,000'' and insert 
     ``$6,500,000''.
       On page 46, after the last sentence, insert the following 
     new section:

     SEC. 18. SENSE OF CONGRESS.

       It is the Sense of Congress that the Under Secretary for 
     Oceans and Atmosphere should reevaluate the calculation of 
     shoreline mileage used in the distribution of funding under 
     the Coastal Zone Management Program to ensure equitable 
     treatment of all regions of the coastal zone, including the 
     Southeastern States and the Great Lakes States.
  Mr. GRAMS. I ask unanimous consent that the amendment be agreed to.
  The amendment (No. 4278) was agreed to.
  Mr. GRAMS. I ask unanimous consent the committee substitute be agreed 
to, the bill be read a third time and passed, as amended, the motion to 
reconsider be laid upon the table, and any statements relating to the 
bill be printed in the Record.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The committee amendment in the nature of a substitute, as amended, 
was agreed to.
  The bill (S. 1534), as amended, was read the third time and passed, 
as follows:

                                S. 1534

       Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
     the United States of America in Congress assembled,

     SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

       This Act may be cited as the ``Coastal Zone Management Act 
     of 2000''.

     SEC. 2. AMENDMENT OF COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT.

       Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this 
     Act an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an 
     amendment to, or repeal of, a section or other provision, the 
     reference shall be considered to be made to a section or 
     other provision of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 
     (16 U.S.C. 1451 et seq.).

     SEC. 3. FINDINGS.

       Section 302 (16 U.S.C. 1451) is amended--
       (1) by redesignating paragraphs (a) through (m) as 
     paragraphs (1) through (13);
       (2) by inserting ``ports,'' in paragraph (3) (as so 
     redesignated) after ``fossil fuels,'';

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       (3) by inserting ``including coastal waters and wetlands,'' 
     in paragraph (4) (as so redesignated) after ``zone,'';
       (4) by striking ``therein,'' in paragraph (4) (as so 
     redesignated) and inserting ``dependent on that habitat,'';
       (5) by striking ``well-being'' in paragraph (5) (as so 
     redesignated) and inserting ``quality of life'';
       (6) by striking paragraph (11) (as so redesignated) and 
     inserting the following:
       ``(11) Land and water uses in the coastal zone and coastal 
     watersheds may significantly affect the quality of coastal 
     waters and habitats, and efforts to control coastal water 
     pollution from activities in these areas must be improved.''; 
     and
       (7) by adding at the end thereof the following:
       ``(14) There is a need to enhance cooperation and 
     coordination among states and local communities, to encourage 
     local community-based solutions that address the impacts and 
     pressures on coastal resources and on public facilities and 
     public service caused by continued coastal demands, and to 
     increase state and local capacity to identify public 
     infrastructure and open space needs and develop and implement 
     plans which provide for sustainable growth, resource 
     protection and community revitalization.''.

     SEC. 4. POLICY.

       Section 303 (16 U.S.C. 1452) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``the states'' in paragraph (2) and 
     inserting ``state and local governments'';
       (2) by striking ``waters,'' each place it appears in 
     paragraph (2)(C) and inserting ``waters and habitats,'';
       (3) by striking ``agencies and state and wildlife agencies; 
     and'' in paragraph (2)(J) and inserting ``and wildlife 
     management; and'';
       (4) by inserting ``other countries,'' after ``agencies,'' 
     in paragraph (5);
       (5) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (5);
       (6) by striking ``zone.'' in paragraph (6) and inserting 
     ``zone;''; and
       (7) by adding at the end thereof the following:
       ``(7) to create and use a National Estuarine Research 
     Reserve System as a Federal, state, and community partnership 
     to support and enhance coastal management and stewardship; 
     and
       ``(8) to encourage the development, application, and 
     transfer of innovative coastal and estuarine environmental 
     technologies and techniques for the long-term conservation of 
     coastal ecosystems.''.

     SEC. 5. CHANGES IN DEFINITIONS.

       Section 304 (16 U.S.C. 1453) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``and the Trust Territories of the Pacific 
     Islands,'' in paragraph (4);
       (2) by striking paragraph (8) and inserting the following:
       ``(8) The term `estuarine reserve' means a coastal 
     protected area which may include any part or all of an 
     estuary and any island, transitional area, and upland in, 
     adjoining, or adjacent to the estuary, and which constitutes 
     to the extent feasible a natural unit, established to provide 
     long-term opportunities for conducting scientific studies and 
     educational and training programs that improve the 
     understanding, stewardship, and management of estuaries.''; 
     and
       (3) by adding at the end thereof the following:
       ``(19) The term `coastal nonpoint pollution control 
     strategies and measures' means strategies and measures 
     included as part of the coastal nonpoint pollution control 
     program under section 6217 of the Coastal Zone Act 
     Reauthorization Amendments of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 1455b).
       ``(20) The term `qualified local entity' means--
       ``(A) any local government;
       ``(B) any areawide agency referred to in section 204(a)(1) 
     of the Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act 
     of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 3334 (a)(1));
       ``(C) any regional agency;
       ``(D) any interstate agency;
       ``(E) any nonprofit organization; or
       ``(F) any reserve established under section 315.''.

     SEC. 6. REAUTHORIZATION OF MANAGEMENT PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT 
                   GRANTS.

       Section 305 (16 U.S.C. 1454) is amended to read as follows:

     ``SEC. 305. MANAGEMENT PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT GRANTS.

       ``(a) States Without Programs.--In fiscal years 2001, 2002, 
     2003, and 2004, the Secretary may make a grant annually to 
     any coastal state without an approved program if the coastal 
     state demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Secretary that 
     the grant will be used to develop a management program 
     consistent with the requirements set forth in section 306. 
     The amount of any such grant shall not exceed $200,000 in any 
     fiscal year, and shall require State matching funds according 
     to a 4-to-1 ratio of Federal-to-State contributions. After an 
     initial grant is made to a coastal state under this 
     subsection, no subsequent grant may be made to that coastal 
     state under this subsection unless the Secretary finds that 
     the coastal state is satisfactorily developing its management 
     program. No coastal state is eligible to receive more than 4 
     grants under this subsection.
       ``(b) Submittal of Program for Approval.--A coastal state 
     that has completed the development of its management program 
     shall submit the program to the Secretary for review and 
     approval under section 306.''.

     SEC. 7. ADMINISTRATIVE GRANTS.

       (a) Purposes.--Section 306(a) (16 U.S.C. 1455(a)) is 
     amended by inserting ``including developing and implementing 
     coastal nonpoint pollution control program components,'' 
     after ``program,''.
       (b) Equitable Allocation of Funding.--Section 306(c) (16 
     U.S.C. 1455(c)) is amended by adding at the end thereof ``In 
     promoting equity, the Secretary shall consider the overall 
     change in grant funding under this section from the preceding 
     fiscal year and minimize the relative increases or decreases 
     among all the eligible States. The Secretary shall ensure 
     that each eligible State receives increased funding under 
     this section in any fiscal year for which the total amount 
     appropriated to carry out this section is greater than the 
     total amount appropriated to carry out this section for the 
     preceding fiscal year.
       (c) Acquisition Criteria.--Section 306(d)(10)(B) (16 U.S.C. 
     1455(d)(10)(B)) is amended by striking ``less than fee 
     simple'' and inserting ``other''.

     SEC. 8. COASTAL RESOURCE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.

       Section 306A (16 U.S.C. 1455a) is amended--
       (1) by inserting ``or other important coastal habitats'' in 
     subsection (b)(1)(A) after ``306(d)(9)'';
       (2) by inserting ``or historic'' in subsection (b)(2) after 
     ``urban'';
       (3) by adding at the end of subsection (b) the following:
       ``(5) The coordination and implementation of approved 
     coastal nonpoint pollution control plans.
       ``(6) The preservation, restoration, enhancement or 
     creation of coastal habitats.'';
       (4) by striking ``and'' after the semicolon in subsection 
     (c)(2)(D);
       (5) by striking ``section.'' in subsection (c)(2)(E) and 
     inserting ``section;'';
       (6) by adding at the end of subsection (c)(2) the 
     following:
       ``(F) work, resources, or technical support necessary to 
     preserve, restore, enhance, or create coastal habitats; and
       ``(G) the coordination and implementation of approved 
     coastal nonpoint pollution control plans.''; and
       (7) by striking subsections (d), (e), and (f) and inserting 
     after subsection (c) the following:
       ``(d) Source of Federal Grants; State Matching 
     Contributions.--
       ``(1) In general.--If a coastal state chooses to fund a 
     project under this section, then--
       ``(A) it shall submit to the Secretary a combined 
     application for grants under this section and section 306;
       ``(B) it shall match the combined amount of such grants in 
     the ratio required by section 306(a) for grants under that 
     section; and
       ``(C) the Federal funding for the project shall be a 
     portion of that state's annual allocation under section 
     306(a).
       ``(2) Use of funds.--Grants provided under this section may 
     be used to pay a coastal state's share of costs required 
     under any other Federal program that is consistent with the 
     purposes of this section.
       ``(e) Allocation of Grants to Qualified Local Entity.--With 
     the approval of the Secretary, the eligible coastal state may 
     allocate to a qualified local entity a portion of any grant 
     made under this section for the purpose of carrying out this 
     section; except that such an allocation shall not relieve 
     that state of the responsibility for ensuring that any funds 
     so allocated are applied in furtherance of the state's 
     approved management program.
       ``(f) Assistance.--The Secretary shall assist eligible 
     coastal states in identifying and obtaining from other 
     Federal agencies technical and financial assistance in 
     achieving the objectives set forth in subsection (b).''.

     SEC. 9. COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT FUND.

       (a) Treatment of Loan Repayments.--Section 308(a)(2) (16 
     U.S.C. 1456a(a)(2)) is amended to read as follows:
       ``(2) Loan repayments made under this subsection--
       ``(A) shall be retained by the Secretary and deposited into 
     the Coastal Zone Management Fund established under subsection 
     (b); and
       ``(B) subject to amounts provided in Appropriations Acts, 
     shall be available to the Secretary for purposes of this 
     title and transferred to the Operations, Research, and 
     Facilities account of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
     Administration to offset the costs of implementing this 
     title.''.
       (b) Use of Amounts in Fund.--Section 308(b) (16 U.S.C. 
     1456a(b)) is amended by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and 
     inserting the following:
       ``(2) Subject to Appropriation Acts, amounts in the Fund 
     shall be available to the Secretary to carry out the 
     provisions of this Act.''.

     SEC. 10. COASTAL ZONE ENHANCEMENT GRANTS.

       Section 309 (16 U.S.C. 1456b) is amended--
       (1) by striking subsection (a)(1) and inserting the 
     following:
       ``(1) Protection, restoration, enhancement, or creation of 
     coastal habitats, including wetlands, coral reefs, marshes, 
     and barrier islands.'';
       (2) by inserting ``and removal'' after ``entry'' in 
     subsection (a)(4);
       (3) by striking ``on various individual uses or activities 
     on resources, such as coastal wetlands and fishery 
     resources.'' in subsection (a)(5) and inserting ``of various 
     individual uses or activities on coastal waters, habitats, 
     and resources, including sources of polluted runoff.'';
       (4) by adding at the end of subsection (a) the following:
       ``(10) Development and enhancement of coastal nonpoint 
     pollution control program

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     components, including the satisfaction of conditions placed 
     on such programs as part of the Secretary's approval of the 
     programs.
       ``(11) Significant emerging coastal issues as identified by 
     coastal states, in consultation with the Secretary and 
     qualified local entities.'';
       (5) by striking ``proposals, taking into account the 
     criteria established by the Secretary under subsection (d).'' 
     in subsection (c) and inserting ``proposals.'';
       (6) by striking subsection (d) and redesignating subsection 
     (e) as subsection (d);
       (7) by striking ``section, up to a maximum of $10,000,000 
     annually'' in subsection (f) and inserting ``section.''; and
       (8) by redesignating subsections (f) and (g) as subsections 
     (e) and (f), respectively.

     SEC. 11. COASTAL COMMUNITY PROGRAM.

       The Act is amended by inserting after section 309 the 
     following:

     ``SEC. 309A. COASTAL COMMUNITY PROGRAM.

       ``(a) Coastal Community Grants.--The Secretary may make 
     grants to any coastal state that is eligible under subsection 
     (b)--
       ``(1) to assist coastal communities in assessing and 
     managing growth, public infrastructure, and open space needs 
     in order to provide for sustainable growth, resource 
     protection and community revitalization;
       ``(2) to provide management-oriented research and technical 
     assistance in developing and implementing community-based 
     growth management and resource protection strategies in 
     qualified local entities;
       ``(3) to fund demonstration projects which have high 
     potential for improving coastal zone management at the local 
     level;
       ``(4) to assist in the adoption of plans, strategies, 
     policies, or procedures to support local community-based 
     environmentally-protective solutions to the impacts and 
     pressures on coastal uses and resources caused by development 
     and sprawl that will--
       ``(A) revitalize previously developed areas;
       ``(B) undertake conservation activities and projects in 
     undeveloped and environmentally sensitive areas;
       ``(C) emphasize water-dependent uses; and
       ``(D) protect coastal waters and habitats; and
       ``(5) to assist coastal communities to coordinate and 
     implement approved coastal nonpoint pollution control 
     strategies and measures that reduce the causes and impacts of 
     polluted runoff on coastal waters and habitats.''.
       ``(b) Eligibility.--To be eligible for a grant under this 
     section for a fiscal year, a coastal state shall--
       ``(1) have a management program approved under section 306; 
     and
       ``(2) in the judgment of the Secretary, be making 
     satisfactory progress in activities designed to result in 
     significant improvement in achieving the coastal management 
     objectives specified in section 303(2)(A) through (K).
       ``(c) Allocations; Source of Federal Grants; State Matching 
     Contributions.--
       ``(1) Allocation.--Grants under this section shall be 
     allocated to coastal states as provided in section 306(c).
       ``(2) Application; matching.--If a coastal state chooses to 
     fund a project under this section, then--
       ``(A) it shall submit to the Secretary a combined 
     application for grants under this section and section 306; 
     and
       ``(B) it shall match the amount of the grant under this 
     section on the basis of a total contribution of section 306, 
     306A, and this section so that, in aggregate, the match is 
     1:1.
       ``(d) Allocation of Grants to Qualified Local Entity.--
       ``(1) In general.--With the approval of the Secretary, the 
     eligible coastal state may allocate to a qualified local 
     entity amounts received by the state under this section.
       ``(2) Assurances.--A coastal state shall ensure that 
     amounts allocated by the state under paragraph (1) are used 
     by the qualified local entity in furtherance of the state's 
     approved management program, specifically furtherance of the 
     coastal management objectives specified in section 303(2).
       ``(e) Assistance.--The Secretary shall assist eligible 
     coastal states and qualified local entities in identifying 
     and obtaining from other Federal agencies technical and 
     financial assistance in achieving the objectives set forth in 
     subsection (a).''.

     SEC. 12. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.

       Section 310(b) (16 U.S.C. 1456c(b)) is amended by adding at 
     the end thereof the following:
       ``(4) The Secretary may conduct a program to develop and 
     apply innovative coastal and estuarine environmental 
     technology and methodology through a cooperative program. The 
     Secretary may make extramural grants in carrying out the 
     purpose of this subsection.''.

     SEC. 13. PERFORMANCE REVIEW.

       Section 312(a) (16 U.S.C. 1458(a)) is amended by inserting 
     ``coordinated with National Estuarine Research Reserves in 
     the state'' after ``303(2)(A) through (K),''.

     SEC. 14. WALTER B. JONES AWARDS.

       Section 314 (16 U.S.C. 1460) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``shall, using sums in the Coastal Zone 
     Management Fund established under section 308'' in subsection 
     (a) and inserting ``may, using sums available under this 
     Act'';
       (2) by striking ``field.'' in subsection (a) and inserting 
     the following: ``field of coastal zone management. These 
     awards, to be known as the `Walter B. Jones Awards', may 
     include--
       ``(1) cash awards in an amount not to exceed $5,000 each;
       ``(2) research grants; and
       ``(3) public ceremonies to acknowledge such awards.'';
       (3) by striking ``shall elect annually--'' in subsection 
     (b) and inserting ``may select annually if funds are 
     available under subsection (a)--''; and
       (4) by striking subsection (e).

     SEC. 15. NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE SYSTEM.

       (a) Section 315(a) (16 U.S.C. 1461(a)) is amended by 
     striking ``consists of--'' and inserting ``is a network of 
     areas protected by Federal, state, and community partnerships 
     which promotes informed management of the Nation's estuarine 
     and coastal areas through interconnected programs in resource 
     stewardship, education and training, and scientific 
     understanding consisting of--''.
       (b) Section 315(b)(2)(C) (16 U.S.C. 1461(b)(2)(C)) is 
     amended by striking ``public education and interpretation; 
     and''; and inserting ``education, interpretation, training, 
     and demonstration projects; and''.
       (c) Section 315(c) (16 U.S.C. 1461(c)) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``Research'' in the subsection caption and 
     inserting ``Research, Education, and Resource Stewardship'';
       (2) by striking ``conduct of research'' and inserting 
     ``conduct of research, education, and resource stewardship'';
       (3) by striking ``coordinated research'' in paragraph (1)) 
     and inserting ``coordinated research, education, and resource 
     stewardship'';
       (4) by striking ``research'' before ``principles'' in 
     paragraph (2);
       (5) by striking ``research programs'' in paragraph (2) and 
     inserting ``research, education, and resource stewardship 
     programs'';
       (6) by striking ``research'' before ``methodologies'' in 
     paragraph (3);
       (7) by striking ``data,'' in paragraph (3) and inserting 
     ``information,'';
       (8) by striking ``research'' before ``results'' in 
     paragraph (3);
       (9) by striking ``research purposes;'' in paragraph (3) and 
     inserting ``research, education, and resource stewardship 
     purposes;'';
       (10) by striking ``research efforts'' in paragraph (4) and 
     inserting ``research, education, and resource stewardship 
     efforts'';
       (11) by striking ``research'' in paragraph (5) and 
     inserting ``research, education, and resource stewardship''; 
     and
       (12) by striking ``research'' in the last sentence.
       (d) Section 315(d) (16 U.S.C. 1461(d)) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``Estuarine Research.--'' in the subsection 
     caption and inserting ``Estuarine Research, Education, and 
     Resource Stewardship.--'';
       (2) by striking ``research purposes'' and inserting 
     ``research, education, and resource stewardship purposes'';
       (3) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following:
       ``(1) giving reasonable priority to research, education, 
     and stewardship activities that use the System in conducting 
     or supporting activities relating to estuaries; and'';
       (4) by striking ``research.'' in paragraph (2) and 
     inserting ``research, education, and resource stewardship 
     activities.''; and
       (5) by adding at the end thereof the following:
       ``(3) establishing partnerships with other Federal and 
     state estuarine management programs to coordinate and 
     collaborate on estuarine research.''.
       (e) Section 315(e) (16 U.S.C. 1461(e)) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``reserve,'' in paragraph (1)(A)(i) and 
     inserting ``reserve; and'';
       (2) by striking ``and constructing appropriate reserve 
     facilities, or'' in paragraph (1)(A)(ii) and inserting 
     ``including resource stewardship activities and constructing 
     reserve facilities; and'';
       (3) by striking paragraph (1)(A)(iii);
       (4) by striking paragraph (1)(B) and inserting the 
     following:
       ``(B) to any coastal state or public or private person for 
     purposes of--
       ``(i) supporting research and monitoring associated with a 
     national estuarine reserve that are consistent with the 
     research guidelines developed under subsection (c); or
       ``(ii) conducting educational, interpretive, or training 
     activities for a national estuarine reserve that are 
     consistent with the education guidelines developed under 
     subsection (c).'';
       (5) by striking ``therein or $5,000,000, whichever amount 
     is less.'' in paragraph (3)(A) and inserting ``therein. Non-
     Federal costs associated with the purchase of any lands and 
     waters, or interests therein, which are incorporated into the 
     boundaries of a reserve up to 5 years after the costs are 
     incurred, may be used to match the Federal share.'';
       (6) by striking ``and (iii)'' in paragraph (3)(B);
       (7) by striking ``paragraph (1)(A)(iii)'' in paragraph 
     (3)(B) and inserting ``paragraph (1)(B)'';
       (8) by striking ``entire System.'' in paragraph (3)(B) and 
     inserting ``System as a whole.''; and
       (9) by adding at the end thereof the following:
       ``(4) The Secretary may--
       ``(A) enter into cooperative agreements, financial 
     agreements, grants, contracts, or other agreements with any 
     nonprofit organization, authorizing the organization to 
     solicit donations to carry out the purposes and policies of 
     this section, other than general administration of reserves 
     or the System and

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     which are consistent with the purposes and policies of this 
     section; and
       ``(B) accept donations of funds and services for use in 
     carrying out the purposes and policies of this section, other 
     than general administration of reserves or the System and 
     which are consistent with the purposes and policies of this 
     section.

     Donations accepted under this section shall be considered as 
     a gift or bequest to or for the use of the United States for 
     the purpose of carrying out this section.''.
       (f) Section 315(f)(1) (16 U.S.C. 1461(f)(1)) is amended by 
     inserting ``coordination with other state programs 
     established under sections 306 and 309A,'' after 
     ``including''.

     SEC. 16. COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT REPORTS.

       Section 316 (16 U.S.C. 1462) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``to the President for transmittal'' in 
     subsection (a);
       (2) by striking ``zone and an evaluation of the 
     effectiveness of financial assistance under section 308 in 
     dealing with such consequences;'' and inserting ``zone;'' in 
     the provision designated as (10) in subsection (a);
       (3) by inserting ``education,'' after the ``studies,'' in 
     the provision designated as (12) in subsection (a);
       (4) by striking ``Secretary'' in the first sentence of 
     subsection (c)(1) and inserting ``Secretary, in consultation 
     with coastal states, and with the participation of affected 
     Federal agencies,'';
       (5) by striking the second sentence of subsection (c)(1) 
     and inserting the following: ``The Secretary, in conducting 
     such a review, shall coordinate with, and obtain the views 
     of, appropriate Federal agencies.'';
       (6) by striking ``shall promptly'' in subsection (c)(2) and 
     inserting ``shall, within 4 years after the date of enactment 
     of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 2000,''; and
       (7) by adding at the end of subsection (c)(2) the 
     following: ``If sufficient funds and resources are not 
     available to conduct such a review, the Secretary shall so 
     notify the Congress.''.

     SEC. 17. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

       Section 318 (16 U.S.C. 1464) is amended--
       (1) by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) 
     and inserting the following:
       ``(1) for grants under sections 306, 306A, and 309--
       ``(A) $70,000,000 for fiscal year 2000;
       ``(B) $80,000,000 for fiscal year 2001;
       ``(C) $83,500,000 for fiscal year 2002;
       ``(D) $87,000,000 for fiscal year 2003; and
       ``(E) $90,500,000 for fiscal year 2004;
       ``(2) for grants under section 309A--
       ``(A) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2000;
       ``(B) $26,000,000 for fiscal year 2001;
       ``(C) $27,000,000 for fiscal year 2002;
       ``(D) $28,000,000 for fiscal year 2003; and
       ``(E) $29,000,000 for fiscal year 2004;
     of which $10,000,000, or 35 percent, whichever is less, shall 
     be for purposes set forth in section 309A(a)(5);
       ``(3) for grants under section 315--
       ``(A) $7,000,000 for fiscal year 2000;
       ``(B) $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2001;
       ``(C) $13,000,000 for fiscal year 2002;
       ``(D) $14,000,000 for fiscal year 2003; and
       ``(E) $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2004;
       ``(4) for grants to fund construction projects at estuarine 
     reserves designated under section 315, $12,000,000 for each 
     of fiscal years 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004; and
       ``(5) for costs associated with administering this title, 
     $6,500,000 for fiscal year 2000 and such sums as are 
     necessary for fiscal years 2001-2004.'';
       (2) by striking ``306 or 309.'' in subsection (b) and 
     inserting ``306.'';
       (3) by striking ``during the fiscal year, or during the 
     second fiscal year after the fiscal year, for which'' in 
     subsection (c) and inserting ``within 3 years from when'';
       (4) by striking ``under the section for such reverted 
     amount was originally made available.'' in subsection (c) and 
     inserting ``to states under this Act.''; and
       (5) by adding at the end thereof the following:
       ``(d) Purchase of Otherwise Unavailable Federal Products 
     and Services.--Federal funds allocated under this title may 
     be used by grantees to purchase Federal products and services 
     not otherwise available.
       ``(e) Restriction on Use of Amounts for Program, 
     Administrative, or Overhead Costs.--Except for funds 
     appropriated under subsection (a)(5), amounts appropriated 
     under this section shall be available only for grants to 
     states and shall not be available for other program, 
     administrative, or overhead costs of the National Oceanic and 
     Atmospheric Administration or the Department of Commerce.''.

     SEC. 18. SENSE OF CONGRESS.

       It is the sense of Congress that the Undersecretary for 
     Oceans and Atmosphere should re-evaluate the calculation of 
     shoreline mileage used in the distribution of funding under 
     the Coastal Zone Management Program to ensure equitable 
     treatment of all regions of the coastal zone, including the 
     Southeastern States and the Great Lakes States.

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