; and (v) in subparagraph (E), by striking of the project’s effects; and and inserting the following: “of— (i) the progress made by the project in addressing each natural resource concern defined under subparagraph (A), including in a quantified form; and (ii) as appropriate, other environmental, economic, or social outcomes of the project; and ; and (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) by striking An eligible and inserting the following: (A) In general An eligible ; and (ii) by adding at the end the following: (B) Form A contribution of an eligible partner under this paragraph may be in the form of— (i) direct funding; or (ii) in-kind support. (C) Treatment Any amounts expended before the effective date of a partnership agreement under this section by an eligible partner for staff salaries for development of the partnership agreement shall be considered to be a part of the contribution of the eligible partner under this paragraph. ; (4) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); (5) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: (d) Duties of Secretary The Secretary shall— (1) establish a timeline for carrying out the duties of the Secretary under a partnership agreement, including— (A) entering into contracts with eligible producers; (B) providing financial assistance to eligible producers; and (C) in the case of a partnership agreement that is a grant agreement under section 1271C(d), providing the grant amounts to the eligible partner; (2) establish in each State a program coordinator for the State, who shall be responsible solely for providing assistance to eligible partners and eligible producers under the program; (3) establish guidance to assist eligible partners with carrying out the assessment required under subsection (c)(1)(E); and (4) provide to each eligible partner that has entered into a partnership agreement— (A) a quarterly report describing the status of each pending and obligated contract under the project of the eligible partner