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16 U.S.C. § 6454 — Responsibilities of Federal agency members
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**(a) In general** A member of the Task Force described in [section 6453(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section6453/a&num=0&edition=prelim) shall—
(1) identify the actions of the agency that member represents that may affect coral reef ecosystems;
(2) use the programs and authorities of that agency to protect and enhance the conditions of such ecosystems, including through the promotion of basic and applied scientific research;
(3) collaborate with the Task Force to appropriately reflect budgetary needs for coral reef conservation and restoration activities in all agency budget planning and justification documents and processes; and
(4) engage in any other coordinated efforts approved by the Task Force.
**(b) Co-chairpersons** In addition to their responsibilities under subsection (a), the co-chairpersons of the Task Force shall perform the administrative functions of the Task Force and facilitate the coordination of the members of the Task Force described in [section 6453(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section6453/a&num=0&edition=prelim).
**(c) Briefing** Not less than 30 days before each meeting of the Task Force, the program offices of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration responsible for implementing this title shall provide a briefing to the relevant congressional committees on efforts and spending associated with such implementation.
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**(a) In general** A member of the Task Force described in [section 6453(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section6453/a&num=0&edition=prelim) shall—
(1) identify the actions of the agency that member represents that may affect coral reef ecosystems;
(2) use the programs and authorities of that agency to protect and enhance the conditions of such ecosystems, including through the promotion of basic and applied scientific research;
(3) collaborate with the Task Force to appropriately reflect budgetary needs for coral reef conservation and restoration activities in all agency budget planning and justification documents and processes; and
(4) engage in any other coordinated efforts approved by the Task Force.
**(b) Co-chairpersons** In addition to their responsibilities under subsection (a), the co-chairpersons of the Task Force shall perform the administrative functions of the Task Force and facilitate the coordination of the members of the Task Force described in [section 6453(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section6453/a&num=0&edition=prelim).
**(c) Briefing** Not less than 30 days before each meeting of the Task Force, the program offices of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration responsible for implementing this title shall provide a briefing to the relevant congressional committees on efforts and spending associated with such implementation.
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**(a) In general** Amounts in the Fund may be allocated by the Foundation to support programs and activities intended to better understand and utilize ocean and coastal resources, coastal infrastructure, and ecosystem services provided by natural systems such as coral reefs, including baseline scientific research, ocean observing, and other programs and activities carried out in coordination with Federal and State departments or agencies.
**(b) Prohibition on use of funds for litigation or other purposes** No funds made available under this chapter may be used to—
(1) fund litigation against the Federal Government; or
(2) fund the creation of national marine monuments and marine protected areas, marine spatial planning, or the National Ocean Policy.
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The purposes of this chapter are—
(1) to conserve and restore the condition of United States coral reef ecosystems challenged by natural and human-accelerated changes, including increasing ocean temperatures, changing ocean chemistry, coral bleaching, coral diseases, water quality degradation, invasive species, and illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing;
(2) to promote the science-based management and sustainable use of coral reef ecosystems to benefit local communities and the Nation, including through improved integration and cooperation among Federal and non-Federal stakeholders responsible for managing coral reef resources;
(3) to develop sound scientific information on the condition of coral reef ecosystems, continuing and emerging threats to such ecosystems, and the efficacy of innovative tools, technologies, and strategies to mitigate stressors and restore such ecosystems, including evaluation criteria to determine the effectiveness of management interventions, and accurate mapping for coral reef restoration;
(4) to assist in the preservation of coral reefs by supporting science-based, consensus-driven, and community-based coral reef management by covered States and covered Native entities, including monitoring, conservation, and restoration projects that empower local communities, small businesses, and nongovernmental organizations;
(5) to provide financial resources, technical assistance, and scientific expertise to supplement, complement, and strengthen community-based management programs and conservation and restoration projects of non-Federal reefs;
(6) to establish a formal mechanism for collecting and allocating monetary donations from the private sector to be used for coral reef conservation and restoration projects;
(7) to support rapid, eff
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TITLE 16—CONSERVATION
§ 6454
1 See References in Text note below.
§ 6454. Responsibilities of Federal agency mem-
bers
(a) In general
A member of the Task Force described in sec-
tion 6453(a) of this title shall—
(1) identify the actions of the agency that
member represents that may affect coral reef
ecosystems;
(2) use the programs and authorities of that
agency to protect and enhance the conditions
of such ecosystems, including through the pro-
motion of basic and applied scientific re-
search;
(3) collaborate with the Task Force to appro-
priately reflect budgetary needs for coral reef
conservation and restoration activities in all
agency budget planning and justification doc-
uments and processes; and
(4) engage in any other coordinated efforts
approved by the Task Force.
(b) Co-chairpersons
In addition to their responsibilities under sub-
section (a), the co-chairpersons of the Task
Force shall perform the administrative func-
tions of the Task Force and facilitate the co-
ordination of the members of the Task Force de-
scribed in section 6453(a) of this title.
(c) Briefing
Not less than 30 days before each meeting of
the Task Force, the program offices of the Na-
tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
responsible for implementing this title shall
provide a briefing to the relevant congressional
committees on efforts and spending associated
with such implementation.
(Pub. L. 117–263, div. J, title C, § 10014, Dec. 23,
2022, 136 Stat. 3953.)
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REFERENCES IN TEXT
This title, referred to in subsec. (c), means title C of
division J of Pub. L. 117–263, which enacted this chapter
and sections 6401 to 6415 of this title, amended section
7504 of this title, repealed sections 6401 to 6409 of this
title, and enact
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