(2) hosts a blue energy technology research and 
development program; 
(3) is able to investigate and resolve environ-
mental and policy-related questions associated with 
the generation of blue energy technology; and 
(4) has direct access to natural ocean-based re-
sources and test sites. 
(c) FACILITIES.—The Secretary of Energy may con-
struct new facilities or expand and upgrade existing facili-
ties to establish the Blue Economy Center of Excellence 
under subsection (a). 
(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is 
authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be nec-
essary to carry out this section and such amount is au-
thorized to remain available until expended. 
SEC. 4. INTERAGENCY COORDINATION, REPORTING, AND 
OVERSIGHT. 
(a) COORDINATION.—In carrying out this Act, the 
Secretary of Energy shall coordinate with— 
(1) other Federal agencies that share mission 
objectives with the Integrated Blue Economy and 
Blue Energy Technologies Program, including the 
Maritime Administration of the Department of 
Transportation, the National Science Foundation, 
the Economic Development Administration of the 
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Department of Commerce, the Bureau of Ocean En-
ergy Management, the National Marine Fisheries 
Service, the United States Army Corps of Engineers, 
the Bureau of Reclamation, the National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, and the National 
Institute of Standards and Technology; and 
(2) State and Tribal government agencies, insti-
tutions of higher education, nonprofit research insti-
tutions, and National Laboratories. 
(b) ANNUAL BUDGET MATERIALS.—The Secretary of 
Energy shall include in the Department of Energy’s an-
nual budget materials submitted to the Office of Manage-
ment and Budget pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, 
United States Code, a report on— 
(1) with respect to the fiscal year preceding the 
fiscal year for which such budget materials are sub-
mitted, the amount of funds obligated and expended 
for research and development of blue energy tech-
nologies across all line offices and programs of the 
Department of Energy; and 
(2) the projected expenditures necessary to fill 
any gaps in funding for research and development of 
blue energy technologies across all line offices and 
programs of the Department of Energy. 
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SEC. 5. DEFINITIONS. 
In this Act: 
(1) BLUE
ECONOMY.—The term ‘‘blue econ-
omy’’ means the sustainable use of ocean and aquat-
ic resources to grow the economy, improve liveli-
hoods, and create jobs in a manner that preserves 
the health of ocean and aquatic ecosystems. 
(2) BLUE
ENERGY
TECHNOLOGY.—The term 
‘‘blue energy technology’’ means any technology 
that— 
(A)(i) derives or generates energy from a 
renewable energy resource; or 
(ii) captures, removes, and sequesters 
greenhouse gases; and 
(B) is located in an aquatic environment. 
(3) BULK-POWER
SYSTEM.—The term ‘‘bulk- 
power system’’ has the meaning given such term in 
section 215(a) of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 
824o(a)). 
(4) NATIONAL LABORATORY.—The term ‘‘Na-
tional Laboratory’’ has the meaning given such term 
in section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 
U.S.C. 15801). 
(5) RENEWABLE
ENERGY
RESOURCE.—The 
term ‘‘renewable energy resource’’ has the meaning 
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given such term in section 403 of the Energy Secu-
rity Act (42 U.S.C. 7372). 
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