; (vi) the application and transfer of applied scientific research and ecosystem management tools to fisheries and habitat managers; (vii) the collection, synthesis, and sharing of information to inform and influence coastal and living resource management issues; (viii) research on ecologically and economically important fish and shellfish; and (ix) such other activities as the Director determines appropriate to carry out the purpose 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 functions of the Office. (e) Reports (1) In general Not less frequently than once every 2 years, the Administrator, through the Director, shall submit to Congress and the Secretary of Commerce a report on— (A) the activities of the Office; and (B) progress made in protecting and restoring the living resources and habitat of the Chesapeake Bay. (2) Action plan Each report required by paragraph (1) shall include an action plan for the 2-year period following the date on which the report is submitted, consisting of— (A) a list of recommended research, monitoring, and data collection activities necessary to continue implementation of the strategy required by subsection (b)(2); and (B) recommendations to integrate activities of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration with the activities of the partners in the Chesapeake Bay Program to meet the commitments of the Chesapeake Bay Agreement and subsequent agreements. (f) Agreements