with scientists, conservation groups, beekeepers, organic farmers, and other parties that have a substantial interest in the protection and conservation of pollinators, as necessary, in carrying out the activities under this subsection. (6) Carry out such other activities as the Secretary of the Interior determines appropriate. (b) Consultation (1) In general The head of each Federal agency shall consult with the Director of the Center to ensure that the conservation and protection of pollinators are taken into account in the fulfillment of the responsibilities of each such Federal agency as they relate to pesticides under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. ) and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act ( 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq. ) and any other applicable law that may affect the health of pollinators. (2) Endangered Species Act of 1973 The Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service shall consult with the Director of the Center on all decisions regarding the preservation of endangered pollinator habitat and the creation of new such habitat that arise in the context of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. ). (c) Monitoring of native bees (1) In general The Center shall, for the purposes of protecting and ensuring the long-term viability of native bees and other pollinators, carry out the following activities: (A) Consult with members of the Pollinating Insect-Biology, Management, Systematics Research unit of the Agricultural Research Service of the Department of Agriculture, taxonomists who survey and identify native bees, and other pollinator scientists with respect to the best methods and data collection practices for monitoring the population status of native bees and other pollinators. (B) Monitor the health and population status of native bees, including the population status of native bees in agricultural and nonagricultural habitats, including rural, urban, and suburban areas within each of the 12 regions depicted as a DOI Unified