; (B) procedures to coordinate the offshore aquaculture permitting process, with similar or complementary activities administered by other Federal agencies, tribal governments, and coastal States; (C) procedures to monitor and evaluate permit compliance; (D) procedures to transfer an offshore aquaculture permit from an original permit holder to a person that meets the requirements under section 6(a); (E) procedures to consider public-private partnerships; (F) procedures to minimize, as much as practicable, conflicts with existing uses in the exclusive economic zone; and (G) development of an offshore aquaculture permit that can be issued in accordance with the requirements of section 6; and (2) promulgate such additional regulations as are necessary and appropriate to carry out this Act. (d) Agreements The Secretary may enter into and perform such contracts, leases, or cooperative agreements, and make and receive such grants or funds, as may be necessary to carry out this Act. (e) Assurance of animal health (1) In general Nothing in this section shall affect the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture to— (A) carry out the Animal Health Protection Act ( 7 U.S.C. 8301 et seq.) with respect to cultured species in the exclusive economic zone; or (B) operate as the lead Federal agency for providing animal health oversight for cultured species in the exclusive economic zone. (2) Criteria for practicing veterinary medicine in waters outside State jurisdiction A veterinarian may practice veterinary medicine in waters outside State jurisdiction if the veterinarian— (A) is licensed and in good standing to practice veterinary medicine in any State; (B) holds a category II veterinary accreditation from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service that includes completion of aquatic animal health modules of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service