; (7) maintain supporting aquaculture divisions in each of the regional fisheries offices of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and (8) administer at least 1 Administration Regional Aquaculture Coordinator in each of the 6 National Marine Fisheries regions, which shall be located at a regional office in the respective region. (c) Aquaculture subcommittee The Office of Marine Aquaculture shall coordinate its activities with the aquaculture advisory board of the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee. The Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee shall designate the Aquaculture Subcommittee as a permanent, standing committee to serve as an external board to advise the Secretary on aquaculture. The Aquaculture Subcommittee shall coordinate with the National Sea Grant Advisory Board, as appropriate. 5. Administration (a) NOAA authority The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall serve as the lead Federal agency for purposes of providing information on Federal permitting requirements for marine aquaculture in State and Federal waters. (b) Discussion of proposed projects For offshore aquaculture, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall arrange opportunities for prospective permit applicants to discuss proposed projects with other Federal agencies with Federal permit and review responsibilities prior to submittal of a permit application, and coordinate the efficient application for permits and approvals required by Federal agencies. Nothing in this subsection precludes an applicant from contacting other relevant Federal agencies directly. (c) Regulations The Secretary shall— (1) promulgate regulations, after consulting with relevant Federal agencies, coastal States, regional fishery management councils, and tribal governments (within the meaning of such term in Executive Order 13175 (65 Fed. Reg. 67249)) to implement this Act, including— (A) procedures to issue, modify, deny, revoke, or suspend an offshore aquaculture permit