; (2) a review of such covered State’s efforts and success in managing and restoring coral reef ecosystems under the previous coral reef action plan developed under section 207 and in effect, as applicable; and (3) a review of any circumstance that led to the activation of a coral reef emergency plan certified under section 216 and in effect within such covered State, including an evaluation of the emergency responses. (b) Consultations In conducting an assessment under subsection (a) with respect to a covered State, the Administrator may consult with the covered State, the Task Force, coral reef stewardship partnerships certified under section 210(e) operating within the covered State, and impacted Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations. (c) Use in development of State coral reef action plans It is the sense of Congress that the Administrator should conduct assessments under subsection (a) with the goal of informing and supporting the development of subsequent State coral reef action plans developed under section 207. 209. State block grants (a) In general The Administrator shall provide block grants of financial assistance to covered States in response to annual proposals for funds to support State activities that would further the implementation of State coral reef management and restoration strategies developed under section 206, State coral reef action plans developed under section 207, and coral reef stewardship plans certified under section 212. (b) Eligibility A covered State is eligible to receive a grant under this subsection if the State has in effect— (1) a State coral reef management and restoration strategy in effect published by the Administrator in the Federal Register under section 206 and a State coral reef action plan in effect published by the Administrator in the Federal Register under section 207