; and (2) any interagency agreements between or among Federal departments and agencies to address those needs. (d) Staff and support (1) Departments of Interior and Commerce The Director and the Assistant Administrator shall each provide appropriate staff to support the National Fish Habitat Conservation Partnership Program, subject to the availability of funds under section 14. (2) States and Indian tribes Each State and Indian tribe is encouraged to provide staff to support the National Fish Habitat Conservation Partnership Program. (3) Detailees and contractors The National Fish Habitat Conservation Partnership Program may accept staff or other administrative support from other entities— (A) through interagency details; or (B) as contractors. (4) Qualifications The staff of the National Fish Habitat Conservation Partnership Program shall include members with education and experience relating to the principles of fish, wildlife, and habitat conservation. (e) Reports Not less frequently than once each year, the Director shall provide to the Board a report describing the activities of the National Fish Habitat Conservation Partnership Program. 8. Technical and scientific assistance (a) In general The Director, the Assistant Administrator, and the Director of the United States Geological Survey, in coordination with the Forest Service and other appropriate Federal departments and agencies, shall provide scientific and technical assistance to the Partnerships, participants in fish habitat conservation projects, and the Board. (b) Inclusions Scientific and technical assistance provided pursuant to subsection (a) may include— (1) providing technical and scientific assistance to States, Indian tribes, regions, local communities, and nongovernmental organizations in the development and implementation of Partnerships; (2) providing technical and scientific assistance to Partnerships for habitat assessment, strategic planning, and prioritization