COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS; DONATIONS, AND ACQUISITIONS.

SEC. 2109. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS; DONATIONS, AND ACQUISITIONS. “Section 311 of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1442) is amended to read as follows: “SEC. 311. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS, DONATIONS, AND ACQUISITIONS. “(a) Cooperative Agreements, Grants and Other Agreements.— The Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements, financial agreements, grants, contracts, or other agreements with States, local governments, regional agencies, interstate agencies, or other persons to carry out the purposes and policies of this title. “(b) Authorization to Solicit Donations.— The Secretary may enter into such agreements with any nonprofit organization authorizing the organization to solicit private donations to carry out the purposes and policies of this title. “(c) Donations.— The Secretary may accept donations of funds, property, and services for use in designating and administering national marine sanctuaries under this title. Donations accepted under this section shall be considered as a gift or bequest to or for the use of the United States. “(d) Acquisitions.— The Secretary may acquire by purchase, lease, or exchange, any land, facilities, or other property necessary and appropriate to carry out the purposes and policies of this title.”.