Sec. 342. Study on impacts on shipping and commercial, Tribal, and recreational fisheries from the development of renewable energy on the West Coast
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In this section: The term covered waters means Federal or State waters off of the Canadian border and out to the furthest extent of the exclusive economic zone. The term exclusive economic zone has the meaning given that term in section 107 of title 46, United States Code. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, shall enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences under which the National Academy of Sciences shall carry out a study to— identify, document, and analyze— historic and current, as of the date of the study, Tribal, commercial, and recreational fishing grounds, as well as areas where fish stocks are likely to shift in the future in all covered waters; usual and accustomed fishing areas in all covered waters; historic, current, and potential future shipping lanes, based on projected growth in shipping traffic in all covered waters; and key data needed to properly site renewable energy sites on the West Coast; analyze— methods used to manage fishing, shipping, and other maritime activities; and how those activities could be impacted by the placement of renewable energy infrastructure and the associated construction, maintenance, and operation such infrastructure; and provide recommendations on appropriate areas for renewable energy sites and outline a comprehensive approach to include all impacted coastal communities, particularly Tribal governments and fisheries communities, in the decision-making process.
Not later than 1 year after commencing the study under subsection (b), the Secretary shall— submit the study to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, including all recommendations provided under subsection (b)(3); and make the study publicly available.