; (ii) assess the effectiveness of the Gulf of Mexico Alliance management strategies being implemented, and the extent to which the priority needs of the region are being met through that implementation; and (iii) make recommendations for the improved coordination among the regulatory and nonregulatory programs operating in the region, including strengthening strategies being implemented or adopting improved strategies. (e) Budget item The Administrator, in the annual submission to Congress of the budget of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, shall include a funding line item request for the Gulf of Mexico Alliance as a separate budget line item. (f) Limitation on regulatory authority Nothing in this section establishes any new legal or regulatory authority of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or of the Gulf of Mexico Alliance, other than the authority to provide grants in accordance with this section. (g) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section, to remain available until expended— (1) $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2018; (2) $5,100,000 for fiscal year 2019; (3) $5,202,000 for fiscal year 2020; (4) $5,306,040 for fiscal year 2021; (5) $5,412,160 for fiscal year 2022; and (6) $5,520,404 for fiscal year 2023. .