33 U.S.C. § 1126: Sea grant colleges and sea grant institutes

have an existing broad base of competence in fields related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources; make a long-term commitment to the objective in section 1121(b) of this title , as determined by the Secretary; cooperate with other sea grant colleges and institutes and other persons to solve problems or meet needs relating to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources; have received financial assistance under section 1124 of this title ; be recognized for excellence in fields related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources (including marine resources management and science), as determined by the Secretary; and meet such other qualifications as the Secretary, in consultation with the Board, considers necessary or appropriate. meets the qualifications in paragraph (1); and maintains a program of research, extension services, training, and education in fields related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources. meets the qualifications in paragraph (1); and maintains a program which includes, at a minimum, research and extension services. Not less than 30 days before designating an institution, or an association or alliance of two or more such institutions, as a sea grant college or sea grant institute under subsection (a), the Secretary shall notify Congress in writing of the proposed designation. The notification shall include an evaluation and justification for the designation. The Secretary may not designate an institution, or an association or alliance of two or more such institutions, as a sea grant college or sea grant institute under subsection (a) if, before the end of the 30-day period described in subparagraph (A), a joint resolution disapproving the designation is enacted. Any institution, or association or alliance of two or more such institutions, designated as a sea grant college or awarded institutional program status by the Director prior to March 6, 1998 , shall not have to reapply for designation as a sea grant college or sea grant institute, respectively, after March 6, 1998 , if the Director determines that the institution, or association or alliance of institutions, meets the qualifications in subsection (a). The Secretary may, for cause and after an opportunity for hearing, suspend or terminate any designation under subsection (a). to develop and implement, in consultation with the Secretary and the Board, a program that is consistent with the guidelines and priorities established under section 1123(c) of this title ; and to conduct a merit review of all proposals for grants and contracts to be awarded under section 1124 of this title .