; (B) establishes a process for coordinating and collaborating with the Regional Coordination Councils established under section 503 to address regional issues and information needs and achieve regional goals and priorities; and (C) demonstrates that activities to be carried out with such funds are eligible uses of the funds identified in subsection (f). (3) Approval by Secretary Such plans must be submitted to and approved by the Secretary of Commerce. (4) Public input and comment In determining whether to approve such plans, the Secretary of Commerce shall provide opportunity for, and take into consideration, input and comment on the plans from stakeholders and the general public. (5) Use of funds Any amounts provided as a grant under this subsection may only be used for activities described in subsection (f). (e) Long-Term ocean and coastal observations (1) In general The Secretary of Commerce shall use the amounts allocated under subsection (a)(3)(A)(ii) to build, operate, and maintain the system established under section 12304 of Public Law 111–11 ( 33 U.S.C. 3603 ), in accordance with the purposes and policies for which the system was established. (2) Administration of funds The Secretary of Commerce shall administer and distribute funds under this subsection based upon comprehensive system budgets adopted by the Council referred to in section 12304(c)(1)(A) of Public Law 111–11 ( 33 U.S.C. 3603(c)(1)(A) ). (f) Eligible use of funds Any funds made available under this section may only be used for activities that contribute to the conservation, protection, maintenance, and restoration of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems in a manner that is consistent with Federal environmental laws and that avoids environmental degradation, including— (1) activities to conserve, protect, maintain, and restore coastal, marine, and Great Lakes ecosystem health; (2) activities to protect marine biodiversity and living marine and coastal resources and their habitats, including fish populations