‘‘(A) address a diversity of aquatic eco-
systems of the United States (including inland 
and coastal waters); 
‘‘(B) encourage State, local, port, and trib-
al participation in monitoring; 
‘‘(C) balance scientific rigor with practica-
bility, timeliness, and breadth of sampling activ-
ity; 
‘‘(D) consider the pathways and/or orga-
nisms identified under section 1210; 
‘‘(E) include a capacity to evaluate the im-
pacts of permitted importations screened by the 
processes established under section 1105; and 
‘‘(F) include clear lines of communication 
with appropriate Federal, State, and regional 
rapid response authorities. 
‘‘(3) IMPLEMENTATION.—Not later than 3 
years after the date of enactment of the National 
Aquatic Invasive Species Act of 2006, the Director 
of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the 
Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmos-
pheric Administration, and the Administrator (in 
consultation with the Invasive Species Council and 
in coordination with other agencies) shall implement 
a national system of ecological surveys that is— 
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‘‘(A) carried out in cooperation with State, 
local, port, tribal authorities, and other non- 
Federal entities (such as colleges and univer-
sities); and 
‘‘(B) based on the protocols, plan, and 
budget published under subsection (a)(1) and 
any public comment.’’. 
SEC. 117. RAPID RESPONSE. 
Subtitle C of title I of the Nonindigenous Aquatic 
Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 
4721 et seq.) is further amended by adding at the end 
the following: 
‘‘SEC. 1211. RAPID RESPONSE. 
‘‘(a) STATE RAPID RESPONSE CONTINGENCY STRAT-
EGIES.— 
‘‘(1) EMERGENCY
FUNDS
FOR
RAPID
RE-
SPONSE.—A State that has in effect a rapid re-
sponse contingency strategy for invasive species in 
the State, including rapid assessment capabilities, 
that is approved under paragraph (2) shall be eligi-
ble to receive emergency funding to remain available 
until expended to implement rapid response meas-
ures for aquatic invasive species under the strategy, 
subject to renewal, as determined by the Secretary 
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of the Interior and the Secretary in accordance with 
paragraph (2). 
‘‘(2) APPROVAL OF RAPID RESPONSE CONTIN-
GENCY STRATEGIES.—The Task Force, in consulta-
tion with the Invasive Species Council, shall approve 
a State rapid response contingency strategy de-
scribed in paragraph (1) if the strategy— 
‘‘(A) identifies all key governmental and 
nongovernmental partners to be involved in car-
rying out the strategy; 
‘‘(B) clearly designates the authorities and 
responsibilities of each partner, including the 
authority of any State or government of an In-
dian tribe to distribute emergency funds; 
‘‘(C) specifies criteria for rapid response 
measures, including a diagnostic system that— 
‘‘(i) distinguishes cases in which rapid 
response has a likelihood of success and 
cases in which rapid response has no likeli-
hood of success; 
‘‘(ii) 
distinguishes 
rapid 
response 
measures from ongoing management and 
control of established populations of aquat-
ic invasive species; and 
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‘‘(iii) distinguishes instances in which 
the rate and probability of organism dis-
persal is significantly altered by vessel 
movements; 
‘‘(D) includes an early detection strategy 
that supports or complements the early detec-
tion and monitoring system developed under 
section 1106; 
‘‘(E) provides for a monitoring capability 
to assess— 
‘‘(i) the extent of infestations; and 
‘‘(ii) the effectiveness of rapid re-
sponse efforts; 
‘‘(F) to the maximum extent practicable, is 
integrated into the State aquatic invasive spe-
cies management plan approved under section 
1204; 
‘‘(G) to the maximum extent possible, does 
not use rapid response tools that do not meet 
environmental criteria developed under sub-
section (e)(4); 
‘‘(H) includes a public education and out-
reach component directed at— 
‘‘(i) potential pathways for spread of 
aquatic invasive species; and 
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‘‘(ii) persons involved in industries 
and recreational activities associated with 
those pathways; and 
‘‘(I) to the extent that the strategy involves 
vessels, conforms with guidelines issued by the 
Secretary under subsection (c)(2). 
‘‘(b) REGIONAL RAPID RESPONSE CONTINGENCY 
STRATEGIES.—The Task Force, with the concurrence of 
the Invasive Species Council and in consultation with the 
regional panels of the Task Force established under sec-
tion 1203, shall encourage the development of regional 
rapid response contingency strategies that— 
‘‘(1) provide a consistent and coordinated ap-
proach to rapid response; and 
‘‘(2) are approved by— 
‘‘(A) the Secretary; and 
‘‘(B) the Governors and Indian tribes hav-
ing jurisdiction over areas within a region. 
‘‘(c) 
MODEL
RAPID
RESPONSE
CONTINGENCY 
STRATEGIES.—Not later than 18 months after the date 
of enactment of the National Aquatic Invasive Species Act 
of 2006— 
‘‘(1) the Task Force, with the concurrence of 
the Invasive Species Council and the regional panels 
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of the Task Force established under section 1203, 
shall develop— 
‘‘(A) a model State rapid response contin-
gency strategy for aquatic invasive species, in-
cluding rapid assessment capability, that in-
cludes, to the maximum extent practicable, the 
components listed under subparagraphs (A) 
through (H) of subsection (a)(2); and 
‘‘(B) a model regional rapid response con-
tingency strategy for aquatic invasive species; 
and 
‘‘(2) the Secretary, in concurrence with the 
Task Force and the regional panels, shall issue 
guidelines that describe vessel-related requirements 
that may be used in a rapid response contingency 
strategy, including specific requirements for strategy 
approved under this section. 
‘‘(d) COST SHARING.— 
‘‘(1) STATE
RAPID
RESPONSE
CONTINGENCY 
STRATEGIES.—The Federal share of the cost of ac-
tivities carried out under a State rapid response con-
tingency strategy approved under subsection (a) 
shall be not less than 50 percent. 
‘‘(2) REGIONAL RAPID RESPONSE CONTINGENCY 
STRATEGIES.—The Federal share of the cost of ac-
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tivities carried out under a regional rapid response 
contingency strategy approved under subsection (b) 
shall be not less than 75 percent. 
‘‘(3) IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS.—States or re-
gions that receive Federal funds for rapid response 
activities may provide matching funds in the form of 
in-kind contributions. 
‘‘(e) FEDERAL RAPID RESPONSE TEAMS.— 
‘‘(1) ESTABLISHMENT
OF
TEAMS.—Not later 
than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Na-
tional Aquatic Invasive Species Act of 2006, the 
Invasive Species Council, in coordination with the 
Task Force and the heads of appropriate Federal 
agencies, shall establish a Federal rapid response 
team for each of the 10 Federal regions that com-
prise the Standard Federal Regional Boundary Sys-
tem. 
‘‘(2) DUTIES OF TEAMS.—Each Federal rapid 
response team shall, at a minimum— 
‘‘(A) implement rapid eradication or con-
trol responses for newly detected aquatic 
invasive species on Federal and tribal land; 
‘‘(B) carry out, or assist in carrying out, 
rapid responses for newly detected aquatic 
invasive species on non-Federal land at the re-
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quest of a State, Indian tribe, or group of 
States or Indian tribes; 
‘‘(C) provide training and expertise for 
State, tribal, or regional rapid responders; 
‘‘(D) provide central sources of informa-
tion for rapid responders; 
‘‘(E) maintain a list of researchers and 
rapid response volunteers; and 
‘‘(F) in carrying out any rapid response 
activity with respect to an aquatic noxious weed 
listed under section 412(f) of the Plant Protec-
tion Act (7 U.S.C. 7712(f)), include representa-
tives of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
Service. 
‘‘(3) CRITERIA
FOR
IDENTIFYING
CASES
OF 
RAPID
RESPONSE
WARRANTING
FEDERAL
ASSIST-
ANCE.—Not later than 1 year after the date of en-
actment of the National Aquatic Invasive Species 
Act of 2006, the Task Force, with the concurrence 
of the Invasive Species Council, shall develop criteria 
to identify cases of rapid response warranting Fed-
eral assistance under this subsection, including cri-
teria relating to, at a minimum— 
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‘‘(A) the extent to which infestations of 
aquatic invasive species may be managed suc-
cessfully by rapid response; 
‘‘(B) the extent to which rapid response ef-
forts may differ from ongoing management and 
control; and 
‘‘(C) the extent to which infestations of 
nonindigenous aquatic invasive species are con-
sidered to be an acute or chronic threat to— 
‘‘(i) biodiversity of native fish and 
wildlife; 
‘‘(ii) habitats of native fish and wild-
life; or 
‘‘(iii) human health. 
‘‘(4) ENVIRONMENTAL
CRITERIA.—Not later 
than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Na-
tional Aquatic Invasive Species Act of 2006, the Ad-
ministrator, in consultation with the Invasive Spe-
cies Council, the Secretary of Transportation, the 
Task Force (including regional panels of the Task 
Force established under section 1203), the Director, 
and the Director of the National Marine Fisheries 
Service, shall develop environmental criteria to mini-
mize nontarget environmental impacts of rapid re-
sponses carried out pursuant to this section.’’. 
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SEC. 118. DISPERSAL BARRIERS. 
Section 1202 of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance 
Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 4722) is 
amended— 
(1) by redesignating subsections (j) and (k) as 
subsections (l) and (m), respectively; and 
(2) by inserting after subsection (i) the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(j) NATIONAL DISPERSAL BARRIER PROGRAM.— 
‘‘(1) CHICAGO
RIVER
SHIP
AND
SANITARY 
CANAL DISPERSAL BARRIER PROJECT.— 
‘‘(A) IN
GENERAL.—The Assistant Sec-
retary, with the concurrence of the Adminis-
trator, shall complete construction of, operate, 
and maintain, the Chicago River Ship and Sani-
tary Canal dispersal barrier project. 
‘‘(B) CONSULTATION.—Subparagraph (A) 
shall be carried out in consultation with the ap-
propriate Federal, State, local, and other non-
governmental entities. 
‘‘(C) CONSTRUCTION.—The completed bar-
rier project shall include additions to the dis-
persal barrier in existence on the date of enact-
ment of the National Aquatic Species Act of 
2006, including— 
‘‘(i) backup power; 
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‘‘(ii) a research vessel launching 
crane; 
‘‘(iii) replacement electrodes; 
‘‘(iv) other barrier elements, as avail-
able and appropriate; 
‘‘(v) an acoustic monitoring system; 
‘‘(vi) an emergency egress system; and 
‘‘(vii) a second long-service life dis-
persal barrier. 
‘‘(D) FEASIBILITY
STUDY
OF
CHICAGO 
RIVER SHIP AND SANITARY CANAL.— 
‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 3 
years after the date of enactment of the 
National Aquatic Invasive Species Act of 
2006, the Assistant Secretary, in consulta-
tion with appropriate Federal, State, local, 
and nongovernmental entities, shall con-
duct a feasibility study of the full range of 
options available to prevent the spread of 
aquatic species through the Chicago River 
Ship and Sanitary dispersal barrier. 
‘‘(ii) MATTERS TO BE STUDIED.—The 
study shall— 
‘‘(I) 
provide 
recommendations 
concerning additional and long-term 
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measures necessary to improve the 
performance of the Chicago River 
Ship and Sanitary Canal dispersal 
barrier; and 
‘‘(II) examine methods and meas-
ures necessary to achieve, to the max-
imum extent practicable, 100-percent 
efficacy of the barrier with respect to 
aquatic invasive species of fish and 
maximum efficacy of the barrier with 
respect to other taxa of aquatic 
invasive species. 
‘‘(2) MONITORING PROGRAM.— 
‘‘(A) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 1 
year after the date of enactment of the Na-
tional Aquatic Invasive Species Act of 2006, the 
Secretary of the Interior shall establish an 
interbasin and intrabasin monitoring program. 
‘‘(B) REQUIRED
ELEMENTS.—The moni-
toring program shall— 
‘‘(i) track aquatic invasive species 
moving through the Chicago River Ship 
and Sanitary Canal, the Lake Champlain 
Canal, other interbasin waterways, and 
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major river systems as recommended by re-
gional panels convened under section 1203; 
‘‘(ii) assess the efficacy of dispersal 
barriers and other measures in preventing 
the spread of aquatic invasive species 
through the waterways; and 
‘‘(iii) identify waterways suitable for 
dispersal barrier demonstration projects, in 
addition to the waterways at which dis-
persal barrier demonstration projects were 
carried out before the date of enactment of 
the National Aquatic Invasive Species Act 
of 2006. 
‘‘(C) REPORTS.—The Secretary of the In-
terior shall issue biennial reports on the find-
ings of the monitoring program. 
‘‘(3) PREVENTION AND MITIGATION PLANS FOR 
ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS PROJECTS.—In devel-
oping projects involving interbasin waterways or 
other hydrologic alternations that could create path-
ways for aquatic invasive species, the Assistant Sec-
retary shall develop adequate prevention and mitiga-
tion plans for controlling the dispersal of aquatic 
invasive species. 
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‘‘(4) 
TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE.—The 
Great 
Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory of the 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 
shall provide technical assistance to appropriate enti-
ties to assist in the research conducted under this 
subsection. 
‘‘(5) REPORTS.—Not later than 3 years after 
the date of enactment of the National Aquatic 
Invasive Species Act of 2006, the Assistant Sec-
retary and the Director shall jointly submit to the 
Congress a report that describes— 
‘‘(A) the efficacy of the Chicago River Ship 
and Sanitary Canal dispersal barrier project; 
and 
‘‘(B) a plan to provide for additional dis-
persal barrier demonstration projects and fur-
ther research needs. 
‘‘(6) ADDITIONAL WATERWAYS.—The Assistant 
Secretary, with the concurrence of the Adminis-
trator, and other relevant Federal agencies, shall— 
‘‘(A) identify additional waterways suitable 
for the construction of new dispersal barriers 
(based on the monitoring program established 
under paragraph (2)); and 
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‘‘(B) construct, maintain, and operate such 
dispersal barriers as necessary.’’. 
SEC. 119. ENVIRONMENTAL SOUNDNESS. 
Section 1202 of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance 
Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 4722) is 
further amended by inserting after subsection (j) the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(k) IMPROVEMENT OF TREATMENT METHODS FOR 
AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES.— 
‘‘(1) CRITERIA TO EVALUATE ENVIRONMENTAL 
SOUNDNESS OF TREATMENT METHODS.— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year 
after the date of enactment of the National 
Aquatic Invasive Species Act of 2006, the Ad-
ministrator, in consultation and cooperation 
with the Secretary, the Invasive Species Coun-
cil, and the Task Force (including any regional 
panels of the Task Force) shall promulgate cri-
teria to evaluate the treatment methods de-
scribed in subparagraph (B) for the purpose of 
ensuring that the treatment methods pose no 
significant threat of adverse effect on human 
health, public safety, or the environment (in-
cluding air quality and the aquatic environ-
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ment) that is acute, chronic, cumulative, or col-
lective. 
‘‘(B) TREATMENT METHODS.—The treat-
ment methods referred to in subparagraph (A) 
are all mechanical, physical, chemical, biologi-
cal, and other treatment methods used in bodies 
of water of the United States (regardless of 
whether the bodies of water are navigable and 
regardless of the origin of the waters), to pre-
vent, treat, or respond to the introduction of 
aquatic invasive species. 
‘‘(C) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out 
subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall con-
sult with— 
‘‘(i) the Secretary of Transportation; 
‘‘(ii) the Task Force (including the re-
gional panels of the Task Force established 
under section 1203); 
‘‘(iii) the Director; 
‘‘(iv) the Assistant Secretary; 
‘‘(v) the Director of the National Ma-
rine Fisheries Service; and 
‘‘(vi) relevant State agencies. 
‘‘(2) PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION ON ENVI-
RONMENTALLY SOUND TREATMENT METHODS.—The 
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Administrator, in consultation with the Invasive Spe-
cies Council, shall publish (not later than 1 year 
after the date of enactment of the National Aquatic 
Invasive Species Act of 2006) and update annu-
ally— 
‘‘(A) a list of environmentally sound treat-
ment methods that may apply to a potential 
aquatic invasive species response effort; 
‘‘(B) accompanying research that supports 
the environmental soundness of each approved 
treatment method; and 
‘‘(C) explicit guidelines under which each 
treatment method can be used in an environ-
mentally sound manner. 
‘‘(3) REPORTS.—The Invasive Species Council 
and Task Force shall include the information de-
scribed in paragraph (2) in the reports submitted 
under section 1201(f)(2)(B).’’. 
SEC. 120. INFORMATION, EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH. 
Section 1202(h) of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nui-
sance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 
4722(h)) is amended— 
(1) by striking ‘‘(h) Education.—The Task 
Force’’ and inserting the following: 
‘‘(h) INFORMATION, EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH.— 
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‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Task Force’’; and 
(2) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(2) ACTIVITIES.— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The programs carried 
out under paragraph (1) shall include the ac-
tivities described in this paragraph. 
‘‘(B) PUBLIC OUTREACH.— 
‘‘(i) PUBLIC
WARNINGS.—Not later 
than 180 days after the date of enactment 
of the National Aquatic Invasive Species 
Act of 2006, each Federal officer of an 
agency that provides Federal funds to 
States for building or maintaining public 
access points to United States water bodies 
shall amend the guidelines of the agency, 
in consultation with relevant State agen-
cies, to encourage the posting of regionally 
specific public warnings or other suitable 
informational and educational materials at 
the access points regarding— 
‘‘(I) the danger of spread of 
aquatic invasive species through the 
transport of recreational watercraft; 
and 
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‘‘(II) methods for removing orga-
nisms 
prior 
to 
transporting 
a 
watercraft. 
‘‘(ii) CLEANING OF WATERCRAFT AT 
MARINAS.—Not later than 1 year after the 
date of enactment of the National Aquatic 
Invasive Species Act of 2006, the Under 
Secretary and the Director (in cooperation 
with the Task Force and in consultation 
with the States, relevant industry groups, 
and Indian tribes) shall develop an edu-
cation, outreach, and training program di-
rected toward marinas and marina opera-
tors regarding— 
‘‘(I) checking watercraft for live 
organisms; 
‘‘(II) removing live organisms 
from 
the 
watercraft 
before 
the 
watercraft 
are 
commercially 
or 
recreationally trailered; 
‘‘(III) encouraging regular hull 
cleaning and maintenance, avoiding 
in-water hull cleaning; and 
‘‘(IV) other activities, as identi-
fied by the Secretary. 
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‘‘(iii) PROPER
DISPOSAL
OF
NON-
INDIGENOUS LIVE AQUATIC ORGANISMS IN 
TRADE.—The Task Force shall— 
‘‘(I) not later than 1 year after 
the date of enactment of the National 
Aquatic Invasive Species Act of 2006, 
develop (in consultation with industry 
and other affected parties) issue 
guidelines for proper disposal of live 
nonindigenous aquatic organisms in 
trade; and 
‘‘(II) use the guidelines in appro-
priate public information and out-
reach efforts. 
‘‘(C) 100th meridian program.— 
‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 
year after the date of enactment of the 
National Aquatic Invasive Species Act of 
2006, the Task Force shall expand the in-
formation and education program directed 
at recreational boaters in States from 
which watercraft are transported westward 
across the 100th meridian. 
‘‘(ii) ACTIVITIES.—In carrying out the 
program, the task force shall— 
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‘‘(I) survey owners of watercraft 
transported 
westward 
across 
the 
100th meridian to determine the 
States of origin of most such owners; 
‘‘(II) provide information directly 
to watercraft owners concerning the 
importance of cleaning watercraft car-
rying live organisms before trans-
porting the watercraft; and 
‘‘(III) support education and in-
formation programs of the States of 
origin to ensure that the State pro-
grams address westward spread. 
‘‘(D) INFORMATION AND EDUCATION PRO-
GRAM BY NATIONAL PARK SERVICE.—The Sec-
retary of the Interior, acting through the Direc-
tor of the National Park Service, shall develop 
a program to provide public outreach and other 
educational activities to prevent the spread of 
aquatic 
invasive 
species 
by 
recreational 
watercraft in parkland or through events spon-
sored by the National Park Service. 
‘‘(3) OUTREACH
TO
INDUSTRY.—The Task 
Force, in conjunction with the Invasive Species 
Council, shall carry out activities to inform and pro-
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mote voluntary cooperation and regulatory compli-
ance by members of the national and international 
maritime, horticultural, aquarium, aquaculture, and 
pet trade industries with screening, monitoring, and 
control of the transportation of aquatic invasive spe-
cies. 
‘‘(4) PUBLIC ACCESS TO MONITORING INFORMA-
TION.—The Task Force, the Invasive Species Coun-
cil, and other relevant agencies, shall maintain infor-
mation on the Internet regarding— 
‘‘(A) the best approaches for the public 
and private interests to use in assisting with 
national early detection and monitoring of 
aquatic invasive species in waters of the United 
States; 
‘‘(B) contact locations for joining a na-
tional network of monitoring stations; 
‘‘(C) approved State Management Plans 
under section 1204(a) and Rapid Response 
Contingency 
Strategies 
under 
sections 
1211(a)(2) and 1211(c); and 
‘‘(D) the list of potential invaders under 
section 1201(a)(4).’’. 
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CHAPTER 4—COORDINATION 
SEC. 121. PROGRAM COORDINATION. 
(a) MEMBERSHIP OF TASK FORCE.—Section 1201(b) 
of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and 
Control Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 4721) is amended— 
(1) in paragraph (6) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the 
end; 
(2) by redesignating paragraph (7) as para-
graph (12); and 
(3) by inserting after paragraph (6) the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(7) the Director of the United States Geologi-
cal Survey; 
‘‘(8) the Director of the Smithsonian Environ-
mental Research Center; 
‘‘(9) the Secretary of State; 
‘‘(10) the Secretary of Transportation; 
‘‘(11) the Secretary of Homeland Security; 
and’’. 
(b) COORDINATION WITH INVASIVE SPECIES COUN-
CIL.—Section 1201(f) of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nui-
sance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 
4721(f)) is amended— 
(1) by striking ‘‘Each Task Force member’’ and 
inserting the following: 
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‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Each member of the Task 
Force’’; and 
(2) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(2) 
INVASIVE
SPECIES
COUNCIL.—The 
Invasive Species Council shall— 
‘‘(A) coordinate and cooperate with the 
Task Force in carrying out the duties of the 
Invasive Species Council relating to aquatic 
invasive species; 
‘‘(B) not later than 2 years after the date 
of enactment of the National Aquatic Invasive 
Species Act of 2006, and every 3 years there-
after, submit to Congress a report that summa-
rizes the status of the conduct of activities au-
thorized by and required under this Act; and 
‘‘(C) establish any regional panels or task 
forces in coordination with the regional panels 
of the Task Force convened under section 
1203.’’. 
(c) COORDINATION WITH OTHER PROGRAMS.—Sec-
tion 1202(c) of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Pre-
vention and Control Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 4722(c)) is 
amended by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(3) RECOMMENDATIONS FOR LISTS.— 
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‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Task Force shall 
annually recommend to Federal agencies of ju-
risdiction such additions of aquatic invasive 
species as the Task Force determines to be ap-
propriate for inclusion on— 
‘‘(i) any list of species of wildlife 
under the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 
(16 U.S.C. 3371 et seq.) (including regula-
tions under such Act); or 
‘‘(ii) any list of noxious weeds under 
the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7701 et 
seq.) (including regulations promulgated 
under that Act contained in part 360 of 
title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (or 
any successor regulations)). 
‘‘(B) PROCESS.—The Task Force may use 
the screening process developed pursuant to 
section 1105 to identify species pursuant to 
subparagraph (A).’’. 
(d) REGIONAL COORDINATION.—Section 1203 of the 
Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control 
Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 4723) is amended by adding at 
the end the following: 
‘‘(d) ANNUAL INTERREGIONAL MEETING.—The Task 
Force shall annually convene all regional panels estab-
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lished pursuant to this Act for the purpose of information 
transfer between and among panels, and between the pan-
els and the Task Force, regarding aquatic invasive species 
management. 
‘‘(e) ORGANIZATIONS.—An interstate organization 
that has a Federal charter authorized by law, interstate 
agreement, or Executive order for purposes of fisheries or 
natural resource management may receive funds under 
this Act to implement activities authorized under this 
Act.’’. 
(e) STATE AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGE-
MENT PLANS.—Section 1204(a) of the Nonindigenous 
Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (16 
U.S.C. 4724(a)) is amended— 
(1) in paragraph (2)(A) by inserting before the 
semicolon at the end the following: ‘‘, including, in 
accordance with guidelines issued by the Task Force 
under paragraph (5)’’— 
(A) rapid response contingency strategies 
under section 1211; 
(B) early detection strategies under section 
1211(a)(2)(D); 
(C) aquatic plant control programs pursu-
ant to other law; and 
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(D) screening of planned introductions 
pursuant to section 1105; 
(2) in paragraph (2)(D) by inserting ‘‘include’’ 
after ‘‘(D)’’; and 
(3) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(5) GUIDELINES.— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year 
after the date of enactment of the National 
Aquatic Invasive Species Act of 2006, the Task 
Force shall publish in the Federal Register 
guidelines for the development of plans under 
this subsection, including guidelines for report-
ing progress in implementing the plans, to en-
courage consistency in implementation of and 
reporting under those plans. 
‘‘(B) GUIDELINES.—The guidelines pub-
lished under subparagraph (A) shall include, for 
the purpose of paragraph (2)(A), guidelines 
concerning— 
‘‘(i) rapid response contingency strate-
gies under section 1211; 
‘‘(ii) early detection and monitoring 
strategies under section 1211(a)(2)(D); 
‘‘(iii) aquatic plant control programs; 
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‘‘(iv) screening of planned introduc-
tions pursuant to and consistent with sec-
tion 1105; and 
‘‘(v) the review and revision of re-
quirements of this subsection and the re-
approval process under this subsection. 
‘‘(6) RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER PLANS.— 
‘‘(A) IN
GENERAL.—A plan approved 
under paragraph (4) shall be deemed to meet 
any State planning requirement of the program 
established under section 104 of the River and 
Harbor Act of 1958 (33 U.S.C. 610) for a plan 
to control noxious aquatic plant growths. 
‘‘(B) ENFORCEMENT.—Funds provided to 
States for implementation of plans pursuant to 
section 1204 may be used by States to enforce 
requirements relating to aquatic invasive species 
under the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7701 
et seq.) (including regulations promulgated 
under that Act contained in part 360 of title 7, 
Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor 
regulations)). 
‘‘(7) REVIEW AND REVISION.— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Each State shall peri-
odically review and, as necessary and subject to 
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subparagraph (B), revise the management plan 
of the State in accordance with guidelines of 
the Task Force under paragraph (5). 
‘‘(B) UPDATE
OF
EXISTING
PLANS.—A 
State plan approved under the section before 
the date of the enactment of the National 
Aquatic Species Act of 2006 shall be revised by 
the State under guidelines issued by the Direc-
tor to conform to the guidelines published 
under paragraph (5), but shall be treated as a 
plan approved under this subsection for pur-
poses of grants under this section. 
‘‘(8) OTHER STATE MANAGEMENT PLANS.—In 
addition to the management plans required under 
this subsection, the Director shall encourage each 
State to develop and implement new, and expand ex-
isting, State management plans to improve State ac-
tions to prevent and control aquatic invasive spe-
cies.’’. 
(f) GRANT PROGRAM.—Section 1204(b)(1) of the 
Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control 
Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 4724(b)(1)) is amended by strik-
ing ‘‘subsection (a) for the implementation of those 
plans.’’ and inserting the following: 
‘‘subsection (a)— 
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