; 112 Stat. 3412; 136 Stat. 1268) is amended by striking the item relating to section 603B and inserting the following: Sec. 603B. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration activities. . (d) Environmental Protection Agency activities (1) In general The Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 is amended by inserting after section 603B ( 33 U.S.C. 4003 ) the following: 603C. Environmental Protection Agency activities (a) In general The Administrator shall— (1) carry out research on the ecology and human health impacts of freshwater harmful algal blooms and hypoxia events; (2) develop and maintain forecasting and monitoring of, and event response to, freshwater harmful algal blooms in lakes, rivers, estuaries (including tributaries thereof), and reservoirs; (3) enhance communication and coordination among Federal agencies carrying out freshwater harmful algal bloom and hypoxia activities and research; (4) to the greatest extent practicable, leverage existing resources and expertise available at local research universities and institutions; and (5) use cost-effective methods in carrying out this section. (b) Nonduplication The Administrator shall ensure that activities carried out under subsection (a) focus on new approaches to addressing freshwater harmful algal blooms and are not duplicative of existing research and development programs authorized by this title or any other law. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of contents in section 2 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1998 ( Public Law 105–383 ; 112 Stat. 3412