; and (2) coordinate the research and development grant program established in this section with the interagency aquaculture coordinating group established under section 6 of the National Aquaculture Act of 1980 ( 16 U.S.C. 2805 ) and with the research and development conducted through the Cooperative Extension System of the Department of Agriculture. (d) Cooperative research agreement To carry out this section, the Secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement with a State, institution of higher education, or other private institution or research center. 204. Economic soundness (a) In general Section 53708 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (f) Aquaculture In making the findings under subsections (a) and (b), the Administrator and the Secretary may take into account factors such as— (1) the transferability of an aquaculture permit; (2) an assessment of the shore-side seafood economy where the borrower will be operating; and (3) the existence of a formal technical assistance program administered by a governmental agency. . III Refinements 301. Recordkeeping, inspections, and access to information (a) Regulations The Secretary, after consultation with other interested Federal departments and agencies, shall prescribe by regulation— (1) the records that an offshore aquaculture permit holder is required to establish and maintain; (2) the reports that an offshore aquaculture permit holder is required to make; (3) the information that an offshore aquaculture permit holder is required to provide, which shall at a minimum include— (A) data regarding escape events; (B) the prevalence of disease in the offshore aquaculture facility, including a description of veterinary services provided for treatment; (C) a copy of any required incident or annual report required under a permit necessary for aquaculture operations under other Federal law; and (D) other information, as the Secretary may require