Not later than one year after November 8, 1984 , the Secretary of Commerce , in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Defense , the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency , the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating, the Regional Fishery Managment [1] Councils, interested States, Interstate Fishery Commissions, and representatives of the private sector, shall develop and publish a long-term plan which will meet the purpose of this chapter and be consistent with the standards established under section 2102 of this title . The plan must include— (1) geographic, hydrographic, geologic, biological, ecological, social, economic, and other criteria for siting artificial reefs ; (2) design, material, and other criteria for constructing artificial reefs ; (3) mechanisms and methodologies for monitoring the compliance of artificial reefs with the requirements of permits issued under section 2104 of this title ; (4) mechanisms and methodologies for managing the use of artificial reefs ; (5) a synopsis of existing information on artificial reefs and needs for further research on artificial reef technology and management strategies; and (6) an evaluation of alternatives for facilitating the transfer of artificial reef construction materials to persons holding permits issued pursuant to section 2104 of this title , including, but not limited to, credits for environmental mitigation and modified tax obligations. ( Pub. L. 98–623, title II, § 204 , Nov. 8, 1984 , 98 Stat. 3395 .) [1] So in original. Probably should be “Management”. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Transfer of Functions For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard , including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security , and for treatment of related references, see sections 468(b), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002 , as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6 .