; (vii) collection, synthesis, and sharing of information to inform and influence coastal and living resource management issues; (viii) ecologically and economically important fish and shellfish research; and (ix) other activities that the director determines are appropriate to carry out the purposes of such program. (d) Delegation (1) Authority The Administrator shall delegate to the Director such authority as may be necessary to carry out this section. (2) Staff The Administrator shall delegate to the Director appropriate staff representing expertise that covers the breadth of the duties of the Office. (e) Reports (1) In general The Administrator, through the Director, shall submit a biennial report to the Congress and the Secretary of Commerce on the activities of the Office and on progress made in protecting and restoring the living resources and habitat of the Chesapeake Bay. (2) Action plan Each such report shall include an action plan for the 2-year period following submission of the report, consisting of— (A) a list of recommended research, monitoring, and data collection activities necessary to continue implementation of the strategy under subsection (b)(2)