((a)) ** Establishment** The Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (hereinafter in this section referred to as the “Administrator”) shall establish within the Administration an Estuarine Programs Office.

((b)) ** Functions** The Estuarine Programs Office shall—

((1)) develop and implement a national estuarine strategy for the Administration that integrates the research, regulatory, and trusteeship responsibilities of the Administration;

((2)) coordinate the estuarine activities of the various organizations within the Administration, including activities in estuarine research and assessment, fisheries research, coastal management, and habitat conservation;

((3)) coordinate the estuarine activities of the Administration with the activities of other Federal and State agencies; and

((4)) provide technical assistance to the Administrator, to other Federal agencies, and to State and local government agencies in—

((A)) assessing the condition of estuaries;

((B)) identifying estuaries of critical national or regional importance;

((C)) identifying technical and management alternatives for the restoration and protection of estuarine resources; and

((D)) monitoring the implementation and effectiveness of estuarine management plans.

((c)) ** Authorization** There are authorized to be appropriated to the Administration not to exceed $500,000 for fiscal year 1987, $530,000 for fiscal year 1988, $560,000 for fiscal year 1989, and $600,000 for fiscal year 1990 to carry out the provisions of this section.