; (5) to the greatest extent practicable, leverage existing resources and expertise available from local research universities and institutions; and (6) use cost effective methods in carrying out this section. (b) Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System The collection of monitoring and observing data under this section shall comply with all data standards and protocols developed pursuant to the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009 ( 33 U.S.C. 3601 et seq. ). Such data shall be made available through the system established under that Act. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of contents in section 2 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1998 is amended by amending the item relating to section 603B to read as follows: Sec. 603B. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration activities. . (e) Environmental Protection Agency activities (1) In general The Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 is amended by inserting after section 603B, as amended by subsection (d), the following new section: 603C. Environmental Protection Agency activities The Administrator shall— (1) carry out research on the ecology and human health impacts of freshwater harmful algal blooms; (2) develop and maintain forecasting and monitoring of, and event response to, freshwater harmful algal blooms in lakes, reservoirs, rivers, and estuaries (including tributaries thereof); (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 from local research universities and institutions