‘‘(c) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE.—If the Governor of 
the State of Washington makes available to the Commis-
sion the administrative services of the State of Wash-
ington Department of Ecology and Padilla Bay National 
Estuarine Research Reserve, the Commission shall use 
such services for employment, procurement, grant and fis-
cal management, and support services necessary to carry 
out the duties of the Commission. 
‘‘SEC. 408. MARINE RESOURCES COMMITTEES. 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The government of each of the 
counties referred to in subparagraph (A) through (G) of 
section 405(a)(1) may establish a marine resources com-
mittee that— 
‘‘(1) complies with the requirements of this sec-
tion; and 
‘‘(2) receives from such government the mis-
sion, direction, expert assistance, and financial re-
sources necessary— 
‘‘(A) to address issues affecting the marine 
ecosystems within its county; and 
‘‘(B) to work to achieve the benchmarks 
described in section 406(f)(2). 
‘‘(b) MEMBERSHIP.— 
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‘‘(1) IN
GENERAL.—Each marine resources 
committee established pursuant to this section shall 
be composed of— 
‘‘(A) members with relevant scientific ex-
pertise; and 
‘‘(B) members that represent balanced rep-
resentation, including representation of— 
‘‘(i) local governments, including plan-
ning staff from counties and cities with 
marine shorelines; 
‘‘(ii) affected economic interests, such 
as ports and commercial fishers; 
‘‘(iii) affected recreational interests, 
such as sport fishers; and 
‘‘(iv) conservation and environmental 
interests. 
‘‘(2) TRIBAL
MEMBERS.—With respect to a 
county referred to in subparagraph (A) through (G) 
of section 405(a)(1), each Indian tribe with usual 
and accustomed fishing rights in the waters of such 
county and each Indian tribe with reservation lands 
in such county, may appoint one member to the ma-
rine resources committee for such county. Such 
member may be appointed by the respective tribal 
authority. 
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‘‘(3) CHAIRPERSON.— 
‘‘(A) IN
GENERAL.—Each marine re-
sources committee established pursuant to this 
section shall select a chairperson from among 
members by a majority vote of the members of 
the committee. 
‘‘(B) ROTATING POSITION.—Each marine 
resources committee established pursuant to 
this section shall select a new chairperson at a 
frequency determined by the county charter of 
the marine resources committee to create a di-
versity of representation in the leadership of the 
marine resources committee. 
‘‘(c) DUTIES.—The duties of a marine resources com-
mittee established pursuant to this section are the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(1) To assist in assessing marine resource 
problems in concert with governmental agencies, 
tribes, and other entities. 
‘‘(2) To assist in identifying local implications, 
needs, and strategies associated with the recovery of 
Puget Sound salmon and other species in the region 
of the Northwest Straits listed under the Endan-
gered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) 
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in coordination with Federal, State, and local gov-
ernments, Indian tribes, and other entities. 
‘‘(3) To work with other entities to enhance the 
scientific baseline and monitoring program for the 
marine environment of the Northwest Straits. 
‘‘(4) To identify local priorities for marine re-
source conservation and develop new projects to ad-
dress those needs. 
‘‘(5) To work closely with county leadership to 
implement local marine conservation and restoration 
initiatives. 
‘‘(6) To coordinate with the Commission on ma-
rine ecosystem objectives. 
‘‘(7) To educate the public and key constitu-
encies regarding the relationship between healthy 
marine habitats, harvestable resources, and human 
activities. 
‘‘SEC. 409. NORTHWEST STRAITS MARINE CONSERVATION 
FOUNDATION. 
‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Director of the Com-
mission and the Director of the Padilla Bay National Es-
tuarine Research Reserve may enter into an agreement 
with an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a nonprofit 
foundation to support the Commission and the marine re-
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sources committees established under section 408 in car-
rying out their duties under this Act. 
‘‘(b) DESIGNATION.—The foundation authorized by 
subsection (a) shall be known as the ‘Northwest Straits 
Marine Conservation Foundation’. 
‘‘(c) RECEIPT OF GRANTS.—The Northwest Straits 
Marine Conservation Foundation may, if eligible, apply 
for, accept, and use grants awarded by Federal agencies, 
States, local governments, regional agencies, interstate 
agencies, corporations, foundations, or other persons to 
assist the Commission and the marine resources commit-
tees in carrying out their duties under this Act. 
‘‘(d) TRANSFER OF FUNDS.—The Northwest Straits 
Marine Conservation Foundation may transfer funds to 
the Commission or the marine resources committees to as-
sist them in carrying out their duties under this Act. 
‘‘SEC. 410. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
‘‘There are authorized to be appropriated to the 
Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere to support 
the Commission in carrying out its duties and administra-
tive functions under this title— 
‘‘(1) $2,250,000 for each of the fiscal years 
2009 through 2011; and 
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‘‘(2) $2,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2012 
and 2013.’’. 
Æ 
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