in the productivity of living resources of, all coastal ecosystems. (4) To authorize Regional Ocean Partnerships as coordinators of Federal and State authorities relating to voluntary efforts for the collaborative management of the large marine ecosystems, thereby reducing duplication of efforts and maximizing opportunities to leverage support in the ocean and coastal regions. (5) To enable Regional Ocean Partnerships to receive Federal funding to conduct the scientific research, conservation and restoration management, and priority coordination necessary to achieve the purposes described in paragraphs (1) through (4). 3. Regional Ocean Partnerships (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Administrator The term Administrator means the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (2) Coastal state The term coastal state has the meaning given that term in section 304 of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 ( 16 U.S.C. 1453 ). (3) Indian Tribe The term Indian Tribe means an Indian tribe, as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 ). (b) Regional Ocean Partnerships (1) In general A coastal state may participate in a Regional Ocean Partnership with one or more other coastal states that share a common ocean or coastal area with the coastal state. (2) Application The Governor of a coastal state or the Governors of a group of coastal states may apply to the Secretary of Commerce, on behalf of a partnership, for the partnership to receive designation as a Regional Ocean Partnership if the partnership— (A) meets the requirements under paragraph (3)