PUBLIC LAW 101-593—NOV. 16, 1990 104 STAT. 2967 "(3) a statement and explanation of the marine research needs and priorities applicable to the marine and coastal waters of the region over the upcoming 10-year period with emphasis on the upcoming 3-to-5 year period; "(4) an assessment of how the plan will incorporate existing marine, coastal, and estuarine research and management in the region, including activities pursuant to section 320 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1330) and section 315 of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1461); and "(5) a general description of marine research and monitoring objectives and timetables for achievement through the funding of projects under this title during the 4-year period covered by the plan so as to meet the priorities specified in the plan in accordance with paragraph (3). " (c) PLAN REVIEW AND APPROVAL. — "(1) IN GENERAL.—When a Board has developed a marine research plan, including amendments thereto, the Board shall submit the plan to the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Administration of the Environmental Protection Agency, who shall jointly determine whether the plan meets the requirements of subsection (b). "(2) TIME FOR APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL.— The Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, shall jointly approve or disapprove such research plan within 120 days after receiving the plan. "(3) ACTION AFTER DISAPPROVAL. —In the case of disapproval of such research plan, the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall jointly notify the appropriate Board in writing, stating in detail the revisions necessary to obtain approval of the plan. Such Administrators shall approve or disapprove the revised plan within 90 days after receiving the revised plan from the Board. "R ESEARCH GRANT PROGRAM "SEC. 405. (a) PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION. — The Administrator of 16 USC I447d. the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall administer a grant program to support the administrative functions of each Board. "(b) RESEARCH GRANTS. — (1) Each Board may annually submit a grant application to the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to fund projects aimed at achieving the research priorities set forth in each research plan, including amendments thereto, developed and approved pursuant to section 404. "(2) Projects eligible for funding under this section shall include research, investigations, studies, surveys, or demonstrations with respect to— "(A) baseline assessment of marine environmental quality, including chemical, physical, and biological indicators of environmental quality; "(B) effects or potential effects of contaminants, including nutrients, toxic chemicals and heavy metals, on the environment, including marine and aquatic organisms;
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