; and (2) ecosystem resiliency. (d) Strategic plan (1) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, subject to the availability of appropriations, the Director, in consultation with the Committee shall finalize a strategic plan for the Program to address aquatic connectivity in the Great Lakes basin. (2) Inclusions The strategic plan shall include an analysis of Federal, State, and local efforts to enhance aquatic connectivity in the Great Lakes basin. (3) Review Not less frequently than once every 5 years, the Director, in consultation with the Committee, shall review and revise the strategic plan as appropriate. (4) Availability The Director shall make the strategic plan available on a publicly accessible Internet website. (e) Proposals (1) In general The Director shall encourage the development and, subject to the availability of appropriations, the implementation of aquatic connectivity proposals to achieve the goal described in subsection (b). (2) Request for proposals Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Director shall request that any interested entity submit a proposal to restore aquatic connectivity in the Great Lakes basin in support of the strategic plan. (3) Submission A proposal referred to in paragraph (2) shall be submitted to the Director— (A) at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Director may require; and (B) consistent with other laws relating to the restoration of the aquatic resources and habitat of the Great Lakes basin. (4) Selection criteria In selecting and funding proposals, the Director shall take into account the effectiveness and appropriateness of the proposed activities with respect to— (A) the strategic plan; (B) the restoration of aquatic resources and habitat; (C) transportation and infrastructure in the Great Lakes basin