; and (ii) for which such use is directly and adversely impacted by the development, construction, operation, or decommissioning of an offshore renewable energy project located in such leased area; or (B) a regional association, cooperative, non-profit organization, commission, or corporation that— (i) serves a community, stakeholder, or Tribal interest described in subparagraph (A); and (ii) acts on behalf of such a community, stakeholder, or Tribal interest for purposes of this section, including by submitting a claim for a covered entity. (2) Fund The term Fund means the Offshore Renewable Energy Compensation Fund established under subsection (a). (3) Lease area The term lease area means an area covered by an offshore renewable energy lease. (4) Offshore renewable energy lease The term offshore renewable energy lease means a lease, easement, or right-of-way granted under section 8(p)(1)(C). . VI Empowerment of Communities 601. Establishment of Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights (a) Establishment The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall maintain within the Environmental Protection Agency an Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights (referred to in this section as the Office )— (1) to lead the agency-wide effort of the Environmental Protection Agency in addressing the needs of communities with environmental justice concerns; (2) to maximize the benefits of programs and activities of the Environmental Protection Agency to communities with environmental justice concerns