; (5) annually, Federal, State, and Tribal agencies stock approximately 21,000,000 hatchery-produced fish in the Great Lakes to support— (A) native species recovery; and (B) recreational and commercial fishing; (6) mass marking of hatchery-produced fish, using automated technology, is an efficient method of implementing a collaborative, science-based fishery program; and (7) the Great Lakes are an important and valued resource that— (A) supports a robust regional economy valued at more than $7,000,000,000; and (B) provides stability to the economy of the United States. 3. Definitions In this Act: (1) Director The term Director means the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. (2) Program The term Program means the Great Lakes Mass Marking Program established by section 4(a). 4. Great Lakes Mass marking program (a) In general To assist in determining the effectiveness of hatchery operations and fisheries management actions and to support Great Lakes fisheries, there is established within the United States Fish and Wildlife Service a program for the mass marking of hatchery-produced fish in the Great Lakes basin, to be known as the Great Lakes Mass Marking Program . (b) Authorized actions In carrying out the Program, the Director may— (1) purchase capital and expendable equipment, fish tags, and other items necessary to support and carry out tagging and tag recovery operations, including data processing and data dissemination relating to those operations