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Attachment C B. References. FWC Agreement No. 18101 (1) Regulations of the Department of the Interior (43 CFR Part 17) (2) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Guidelines for Compliance with Federal Nondiscrimination Requirements C. Requirements. No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program receiving Federal financial assistance. For the purpose of Title IX, hunter education and aquatic education project activities are considered education programs. 1.7 Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1451 et. seq.) A. Summary. The Act is intended to, "preserve, protect, develop, and where possible, to restore or enhance, the resources of the Nation's coastal zone..." B. References. Regulations of the Department of Commerce (15 CFR 930). C. Requirements. Federal Aid projects, which would "significantly affect the coastal zone" must be consistent with the approved State management programs developed under the Act. Prior to submitting a Grant Proposal for a project in the coastal zone of a State with an approved Coastal Zone Management Program, the proposed project must be reviewed for consistency with the management plan. Grantees may be required to submit a statement attesting to conformance with the Coastal Zone Management Plan. 1.8 Exotic Organisms Executive Order 11987 A. Summary. Federal agencies shall discourage the States from introducing exotic species into natural ecosystems of the United States. In addition, Federal agencies will restrict the use of Federal funds for the purpose of introducing exotic species into ecosystems outside of the United States. B. References. Executive Order 11987, Exotic Organisms, 42 FR 26949 (May 25, 1977) C. Requirements. (1) Any proposal for the introduction of an exotic species into a natural ecosystem by a State fish and wildlife agency must include a biological opinion from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service supporting the proposed introduction. (2) To obtain a biological opinion, the State agency shall provide the Regional Director with a written request for the opinion together with any available information including, but not limited to, NEPA documents, biological data, and project plans. (3) After receiving a biological opinion, it will be the responsibility of the State agency to adhere to the recommendations outlined in that opinion. 1.9 Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531-1534). A. Summary. Actions funded under the Federal Aid programs must not jeopardize the continued existence of any endangered or threatened species, or result in the destruction or adverse modification of the habitat of the species. B. Reference. Section 7 Consultation Requirements, 43 FR 870 (Jan. 4, 1978). C. Requirements. The Regional Director must ensure that Federal Aid projects are not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of endangered or threatened species or result in the • Eil Attachment C, Page 3 of 9