Sec. 3. Space weather metrics
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In this section: The term space weather disturbance includes geo-electric fields, ionizing radiation, ionospheric disturbances, solar radio bursts, and upper atmospheric expansion. The term space weather benchmark means the physical characteristics and conditions describing the nature, frequency, and intensity of space weather disturbances. Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Space Weather Interagency Working Group, established under section 60701 of title 51, United States Code, in consultation with academic and commercial experts, shall— assess existing data, the historical record, models, and peer-reviewed studies on space weather; and develop preliminary benchmarks, based on current scientific understanding and the historical record, for measuring solar disturbances.
Not later than 18 months after the date the preliminary benchmarks are developed under paragraph (1), the Space Weather Interagency Working Group shall publish final benchmarks. The Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration shall contract with the National Academy of Sciences to review the benchmarks established under paragraph (2). The Space Weather Interagency Working Group shall update and revise the final benchmarks under paragraph (2), as necessary, based on— the results of the review under paragraph (3); any significant new data or advances in scientific understanding that become available; or the evolving needs of entities impacted by solar disturbances.