(3) an estimate of the long-term success of
varying restoration techniques used in carrying out
estuary habitat restoration projects;
(4) a review of how the information described
in paragraphs (1) through (3) has been incorporated
in the selection and implementation of estuary habi-
tat restoration projects;
(5) a review of efforts made to maintain an ap-
propriate database of restoration projects carried out
under this Act; and
(6) a review of the measures taken to provide
the information described in paragraphs (1) through
(3) to persons with responsibility for assisting in the
restoration of estuary habitat.
SEC. 10. FUNDING.
(a) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—
(1) 
ESTUARY
HABITAT
RESTORATION
PROJECTS.—There is authorized to be appropriated
to the Secretary for carrying out and providing tech-
nical assistance for estuary habitat restoration
projects—
(A) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2001;
(B) $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2002; and
(C) $45,000,000 for each of fiscal years
2003 through 2005.
Such amounts shall remain available until expended.
(2) MONITORING.—There is authorized to be
appropriated to the Under Secretary for Oceans and
Atmosphere of the Department of Commerce for the
acquisition, maintenance, and management of moni-
toring data on restoration projects carried out under
this Act, $1,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2001
through 2005. Such amounts shall remain available
until expended.
(b) SET-ASIDE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES OF
THE COUNCIL AND ADVISORY BOARD.—Not to exceed 3
percent of the amounts appropriated for a fiscal year
under subsection (a)(1) or $1,500,000, whichever is great-
er, may be used by the Secretary for administration and
operation of the Council and the advisory board estab-
lished under section 6.
SEC. 11. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
(a) AGENCY CONSULTATION AND COORDINATION.—
In carrying out this Act, the Secretary shall, as necessary,
consult with, cooperate with, and coordinate its activities
with the activities of other Federal departments and agen-
cies.
(b) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS; MEMORANDA
OF
UNDERSTANDING.—In carrying out this Act, the Sec-
retary may—
(1) enter into cooperative agreements with Fed-
eral, State, and local government agencies and other
entities; and
(2) execute such memoranda of understanding
as are necessary to reflect the agreements.
(c) FEDERAL
AGENCY
FACILITIES
AND
PER-
SONNEL.—Federal agencies may cooperate in carrying out
scientific and other programs necessary to carry out this
Act, and may provide facilities and personnel, for the pur-
pose of assisting the Council in carrying out its duties
under this Act.
(d) IDENTIFICATION AND MAPPING OF DREDGED
MATERIAL DISPOSAL SITES.—In consultation with appro-
priate Federal and non-Federal public entities, the Sec-
retary shall undertake, and update as warranted by
changed conditions, surveys to identify and map sites ap-
propriate for beneficial uses of dredged material for the
protection, restoration, and creation of aquatic and eco-
logically related habitats, including wetlands, in order to
further the purposes of this Act.
(e) STUDY OF BIOREMEDIATION TECHNOLOGY.—
(1) IN
GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Ad-
ministrator of the Environmental Protection Agency,
with the full participation of the estuarine scientific
community, shall begin a 2-year study on the effi-
cacy of bioremediation products.
(2) REQUIREMENTS.—The study shall—
(A) evaluate and assess bioremediation
technology—
(i) on low-level petroleum hydrocarbon
contamination 
from 
recreational 
boat
bilges;
(ii) on low-level petroleum hydro-
carbon contamination from stormwater dis-
charges;
(iii) on nonpoint petroleum hydro-
carbon discharges; and
(iv) as a first response tool for petro-
leum hydrocarbon spills; and
(B) recommend management actions to op-
timize the return of a healthy and balanced eco-
system and make improvements in the quality
and character of estuarine waters.
Passed the House of Representatives September 12,
2000.
Attest:
Clerk.