; (B) integration of the fishery impact statement development process with preliminary and final Council decisionmaking in a manner that provides opportunity for comment from the public and relevant government agencies prior to these decision points; and (C) providing scientific, technical, and legal advice at an early stage of the development of the fishery impact statement to ensure timely transmittal and Secretarial review of the proposed fishery management plan, plan amendment, or regulations to the Secretary. (7) Actions taken in accordance with this section are deemed to fulfill the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. ) and all related implementing regulations. . (2) Evaluation of adequacy Section 304(a)(2) ( 16 U.S.C. 1854(a)(2) ) is amended by striking and after the semicolon at the end of subparagraph (B), striking the period at the end of subparagraph (C) and inserting