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statement of the reasons for such action ; (5) a listing of all activities and 

 projects whicli, pursuant to the provisions of subsection (c) or subsection (d) of 

 section 307, are not consistent with an applicable approved state management 

 program; (6) a summary of tlie regulations issued by the Secretary or in effect 

 during the preceding Federal fiscal year; (7) a summary of a coordinatetl na- 

 tional strategy and program for the Nation's coastal zone including identifica- 

 tion and discussion of Federal, regional, state, and local responsibilities and 

 fimctions therein; (8) a summary of outstanding problems arising in the admin- 

 istration of this title in order of priority ; and (9) such other information as may 

 be appropriate. 



"(b) The report required by subsection (a) shall contain such reconamenda- 

 tions for additional legislation as the Secretary deems necessary to achieve the 

 objectives of this title and enhance its effective operation. 



"rules and regulations 



"Sec. 315. The Secretary shall develop and promulgate, pusuant to section 555 

 of title 5, United States Code, after notice and opportunity for full participation 

 by relevant Federal agencies, state agencies, local governments, regional organiza- 

 tions, port authorities, and other interested parties, both public and private, such. 

 rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this title. 



"penalties 



"Sec. 316. (a) Whoever violates any regulation which implements the provi- 

 sions of section 312(c) or section 313(a) of this title shall be liable to a civil 

 penalty of not more than $10,000 for each such violation, to be assessed by the 

 Secretary. Each day of a continuing violation shall constitute a separate violation. 



"(b) No penalty shall be assesseed under this section until the person charged 

 shall have been given notice and an opportunity to be heard. For good cause 

 shown, the Secretary may remit or mitigate any such penalty. Upon failure of the 

 offending party to pay the penalty, as assessed or, when mitigated, as mitigated 

 the Attorney General, at the request of the Secretary, shall commerce action in 

 the appropriate district court of the United States to collect such penalty and to 

 seek other relief as may be appropriate. 



"(c) A vessel used in the violation of any regulation which implements the 

 provisions of section 312(c) or section 313(a) of this title shall be liable in 

 rem for any civil penalty assessed for such violation and may be proceeded 

 against in any district court of the United States having jurisdiction thereof. 



"(d) The district courts of the United States shall have jurisdiction to re- 

 strain violations of the regulations issued pursuant to this title. Actions shall be 

 brought by the Attorney General in the name of the United States, either on his 

 own initiative or at the request of the Secretary. 



"appropriations 



"Sec. 217. (a) There are authorized to be appropriated — 



"(1) the sum of $15,000,000 for fiscal year 1973 and for each of the two 

 succeetling fiscal years for grants under section 305 to remain available until 

 expended ; 



"(2) the sum of $50,000,000 for fiscal year 1974 and for fiscal year 1975 for 

 grants under section 306 to remain available until expended ; and 



"(3) the sum of ,$6,000,000 for fiscal year 1973 and for each of the two succeed- 

 ing fiscal years for grants under section 312, to remain available until expended. 



"(b) There are also authorized to be appropriated such sums, not to exceed 

 $3,000,00, for fiscal year 1973 and for each of the two succeeding fiscal years, 

 as may be necessary for administrative expenses incident to the administration 

 of this title. 



Mr. Lenxon [during the reading]. Mr. Chairman, I ask imanimons 

 consent that the amendment in the nature of a substitute be considered 

 as road, printed in the Record, and open to amendment at any point. 



The CiTAiRifAX. Is there objection to tlie request of the gentleman 

 from North Carolina ? 



There was no objection. 



