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 .)