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 114 STAT. 2804 PUBLIC LAW 106-562—DEC. 23, 2000 and are consistent with the national coral reef action strategy under section 203. (b) AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT DONATIONS. — Pursuant to an agreement entered into under subsection (a) of this section, an organization may accept, receive, solicit, hold, administer, and use any gift to further the purposes of this title. Any moneys received as a gift shall be deposited and maintained in the Fund established by the organization under subsection (a). (c) REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE. — The Administrator shall conduct a continuing review of the grant program administered by an organization under this section. Each review shall include a written assessment concerning the extent to which that organization has implemented the goals and requirements of this section and the national coral reef action strategy under section 203. (d) ADMINISTRATION. —Under an agreement entered into pursuant to subsection (a), the Administrator may transfer funds approgriated to carry out this title to an organization. Amounts received y an organization under this subsection may be used for matching, in whole or in part, contributions (whether in money, services, or property) made to the organization by private persons and State and local government agencies. 16 USC 6405. SEC. 206. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE. The Administrator may make grants to any State, local, or territorial government agency with jurisdiction over coral reefs for emergencies to address unforeseen or disaster-related circumstance pertaining to coral reefs or coral reef ecosystems. 16 USC 6406. SEC. 207. NATIONAL PROGRAM. (a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary may conduct activities to conserve coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems, that are consistent with this title, the National Marine Sanctuaries Act, the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972. (b) AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES. —Activities authorized under subsection (a) include— (1) mapping, monitoring, assessment, restoration, and scientific research that benefit the understanding, sustainable use, and long-term conservation of coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems; (2) enhancing public awareness, education, understanding, and appreciation of coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems; (3) providing assistance to States in removing abandoned fishing gear, marine debris, and abandoned vessels from coral reefs to conserve living marine resources; and (4) cooperative conservation and management of coral reefs and coral reef ecosystems with local, regional, or international programs and partners. 16 USC 6407. SEC. 208. EFFECTIVENESS REPORTS. Deadline. (a) GRANT PROGRAM. —Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives a report that documents the effectiveness of the grant program under section 204 in meeting the purposes of this title. The report

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