; and (E) in paragraph (4)— (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking and the Interagency Ocean Observing Committee ; and (ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking Observing and inserting Observation . (d) Civil liability Section 12304(e) of the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 ( 33 U.S.C. 3603(e) ) is amended— (1) by striking information coordination entity and inserting coastal observation system ; and (2) by striking non-Federal asset or regional information coordination entity and inserting Regional Coastal Observing System, . 5. Interagency financing and agreements Section 12305(a) of the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 ( 33 U.S.C. 3604(a) ) is amended to read as follows: (a) In general To carry out interagency activities under this subtitle, the Secretary of Commerce may execute an agreement, on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis, with any State or subdivision thereof, any Federal agency, or any public or private organization, or individual to carry out interagency activities under this subtitle. . 6. Reports to Congress Section 12307 of the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 ( 33 U.S.C. 3606 ) is amended to read as follows: (a) Requirement Not later than 2 years after March 30, 2009, and every 3 years thereafter, the Administrator shall prepare and the President acting through the Council shall approve and transmit to the Congress a report on progress made in implementing this subtitle. (b) Contents Each report required by subsection (a) shall include— (1) a description of activities carried out under this subtitle and the System Plan; (2) an evaluation of the effectiveness of the System, including an evaluation of progress made by the Council to achieve the goals identified under the System Plan