Sec. 351. Report on impact of permafrost thaw on infrastructure, facilities, and operations of the Department of Defense
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Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a comprehensive report on the impact of permafrost thaw on the infrastructure, facilities, assets, and operations of the Department of Defense. The report required by subsection
(a)shall include the following: An identification of the infrastructure, facilities, and assets of the Department of Defense that could be impacted by permafrost thaw. For each element of infrastructure and each facility and asset identified pursuant to paragraph (1)— an assessment of the threat posed by permafrost thaw; and an estimate of potential damage in the event of likely permafrost thaw. A description of the threats and impacts posed by permafrost thaw to military and other national security operations. In preparing the report under subsection (a), the Secretary may consult with other Federal agencies, agencies of State and local governments, and academic institutions with expertise or experience in the effects of permafrost thaw on infrastructure, facilities, and operations. In this section, the term asset means the following: Any aircraft, weapon system, vehicle, equipment, or gear of the Department of Defense or the Armed Forces. Any other item of the Department or the Armed Forces that the Secretary considers appropriate for purposes of this section.