The Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program Coordinating Committee (NESP CC) is the over-arching body for coordinating issues related to all aspects of the NESP Ecosystem Restoration program and is established to ensure the congressionally directed consultation (WRDA 2007 Section 8004 (e)) with state and federal partners. In this role, the NESP CC provides the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with the partner agencies' perspectives on NESP policy, budget, and implementation.