33 U.S.C. § 426g–1
State and regional plans
The Secretary may—
(1)
cooperate with any State in the preparation of a comprehensive State or regional plan for the conservation of coastal resources located within the boundaries of the State;
(2)
encourage State participation in the implementation of the plan; and
(3)
submit to Congress reports and recommendations with respect to appropriate Federal participation in carrying out the plan.
( Aug. 13, 1946, ch. 960, § 4 , as added Pub. L. 104–303, title II, § 227(d)(2) , Oct. 12, 1996 , 110 Stat. 3700 .)