Sec. 8216. STUDY ON SHELLFISH HABITAT AND SEAGRASS, FLORIDA CENTRAL GULF COAST

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## SEC. 8216 STUDY ON SHELLFISH HABITAT AND SEAGRASS, FLORIDA CENTRAL GULF COAST ###

(a)In General Not later than 24 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall carry out a study, and submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report, on projects and activities carried out through the Engineer Research and Development Center to restore shellfish habitat and seagrass in coastal estuaries in the Florida Central Gulf Coast. ###

(b)Requirements In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— ####

(1)consult with independent expert scientists and other regional stakeholders with relevant expertise and experience; and ####

(2)coordinate with Federal, State, and local agencies providing oversight for both short- and long-term monitoring of the projects and activities described in subsection (a). ###

(c)Authorization of Appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $2,000,000, to remain available until expended.