Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency
Description:
Projects to conserve fisheries and protected species in coastal regions.
Bill Section:
40001
New or Existing:
Existing
Potential Cost:
$349,000,000
Timeline:
FY22-26
TCS Notes:
$185 million to expand and modernize stock assessments (with $145 million for Data Acquisition and Management and $40 million for Climate, Ecosystems, and Fisheries Initiative) and $164 for Region-Specific Fisheries and Protected Resources (with $20 million for Regional Fisheries Management Councils, $82 million for North Atlantic Right Whales, $20 million for Red Snapper, and $42 million for Pacific Salmon).
More details on the $2.6 billion framework for Investing in Coastal Communities and Climate Resilience (Section 40001) available here: Source