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.)