Sec. 5. Coral reef conservation program
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Section 204 ( 16 U.S.C. 6403 ) is amended— by striking Secretary, through the Administrator and in subsection
(a)and inserting Secretary, ; by striking subsection
(c)and inserting the following: Any natural resource management authority of a State or other government authority with jurisdiction over coral reef ecosystems, or whose activities directly or indirectly affect coral reef ecosystems, or educational or nongovernmental institutions with demonstrated expertise in the conservation of coral reef ecosystems, may submit a coral conservation project proposal to the Secretary under subsection (e). ; by striking in the heading for subsection
(d)and inserting Geographic and Biological ; Project by striking paragraph
(3)of subsection
(d)and inserting the following: Remaining funds shall be awarded for— projects (with priority given to community-based local action strategies) that address emerging priorities or threats, including international and territorial priorities, or threats identified by the Secretary; and other appropriate projects, as determined by the Secretary, including monitoring and assessment, research, pollution reduction, education, and technical support. ; by striking subsection
(g)and inserting the following: The Secretary may not approve a project proposal under this section unless the project is consistent with the coral reef ecosystem action strategy under section 203 and will enhance the conservation of coral reef ecosystems nationally or internationally by— implementing coral conservation programs which promote sustainable development and ensure effective, long-term conservation of coral reef ecosystems and biodiversity; addressing the conflicts arising from the use of environments near coral reef ecosystems or from the use of corals, species associated with coral reef ecosystems, and coral products; enhancing compliance with laws that prohibit or regulate the taking of coral products or species associated with coral reef ecosystems or regulate the use and management of coral reef ecosystems; developing sound scientific information on the condition of coral reef ecosystems or the threats to such ecosystems and their biodiversity, including factors that cause coral disease, ocean acidification, and bleaching; promoting and assisting the implementation of cooperative coral reef ecosystem conservation projects that involve affected local communities, nongovernmental organizations, or others in the private sector; increasing public knowledge and awareness of coral reef ecosystems and issues regarding their long-term conservation, including how they function to protect coastal communities; mapping the location, distribution, and biodiversity of coral reef ecosystems; developing and implementing techniques to monitor and assess the status and condition of coral reef ecosystems and biodiversity; developing and implementing cost-effective methods to restore degraded coral reef ecosystems and biodiversity; responding to, or taking action to help mitigate the effects of, coral disease, ocean acidification, and bleaching events; promoting activities designed to prevent or minimize damage to coral reef ecosystems, including the promotion of ecologically sound navigation and anchorages; or promoting and assisting entities to work with local communities, and all appropriate governmental and nongovernmental organizations, to support community-based planning and management initiatives for the protection of coral reef ecosystems. ; and by striking coral reefs in subsection
(j)and inserting coral reef ecosystems . Subsections (a), (b), (d), (e), (f), (h), (i), and
(j)of section 204 ( 16 U.S.C. 6403 ) are each amended by striking Administrator each place it appears and inserting Secretary .
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