33 USC 3613 - Blue Economy valuation

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 26, 2024

§ 3613.

Blue Economy valuation

(a)

Measurement of industries

(b)

Collaboration

In carrying out subsection (a), the Administrator shall—

(1)

work with the Director of the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies to develop a Coastal and Ocean Economy Satellite Account that includes national, Tribal, and State-level statistics to measure the contribution of the Great Lakes, oceans, bays, estuaries, and coasts to the overall economy of the United States; and

(2)

collaborate with national and international organizations and governments to promote consistency of methods, measurements, and definitions to ensure comparability of results between countries.

(c)

Report

Not later than 2 years after December 23, 2022, and not less frequently than every 2 years thereafter until the date that is 20 years after December 23, 2022, the Administrator, in consultation with the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall publish a report that—

(1)

defines the Blue Economy in consultation with Indian Tribes and with input from academia, the private sector, nongovernmental organizations, and other relevant experts;

(2)

makes recommendations for updating North American Industry Classification System reporting codes to reflect the Blue Economy; and

(3)

provides a comprehensive estimate of the value and impact of the Blue Economy with respect to each State and territory of the United States, including—

(A)

the value and impact of—

(i)

economic activities that are dependent upon the resources of the Great Lakes, oceans, bays, estuaries, and coasts;

(ii)

the population and demographic characteristics of the population along the coasts;

(iii)

port and shoreline infrastructure;

(iv)

the volume and value of cargo shipped by sea or across the Great Lakes;

(v)

data collected from the Great Lakes, oceans, bays, estuaries, and coasts, including such data collected by businesses that purchase and commodify the data, including weather prediction and seasonal agricultural forecasting; and

(vi)

military uses; and

(B)

to the extent possible, the qualified value and impact of the natural capital of the Great Lakes, oceans, bays, estuaries, and coasts with respect to tourism, recreation, natural resources, and cultural heritage, including other indirect values.

(d)

Centralized website for resiliency grants

(1)

In general

(2)

Contents of website

The website created under paragraph (1) shall include the following:

(A)

Hyperlinks, descriptions, deadlines, and resources to support applicants including technical assistance and other information as the Administrator determines appropriate relating to resilience grants administered by—

(i)

the Administration;

(ii)

other relevant Federal agencies; or

(iii)

foundations in coordination with the Administration.

(B)

Information described in subparagraph (A) that is specific to supporting Tribal Governments and Tribal Colleges and Universities, and, with respect to each such grant described in paragraph (1), the contact information for an individual of the Administration who can assist Tribal Governments and Tribal Colleges and Universities in applying for such grants.

(C)

Information described in subparagraph (A) that is specific to supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and, with respect to each such grant described in paragraph (1), the contact information for an individual of the Administration who can assist Historically Black Colleges and Universities in applying for such grants.

(3)

Outreach

(4)

Definitions

In this section:

(A)

Historically Black Colleges and Universities

(B)

Tribal College or University

(Pub. L. 117–263, div. J, title CI, § 10105, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3959.)

cite as: 33 USC 3613