Sec. 906. National Centers of Excellence in Coastal Resilience Research and Education
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The Administrator shall designate institutions of higher education, defined by section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001(a) ), as National Centers of Excellence in Coastal Resilience Research and Education (in this section referred to as Centers of Excellence ). The purposes of such designations are the following: To recognize institutions of higher education that have exhibited national leadership in research and education in coastal climate change adaptation and mitigation.
To identify such Centers of Excellence as sources of expert advice and guidance for Federal agencies engaged in research and education related to coastal climate change resilience. To formalize and enhance existing collaborations and partnerships between public institutions of higher education and Federal agencies, with the goal of ensuring information and recommendations are communicated effectively between such entities. The Administrator shall designate an institution of higher education as a Center of Excellence that— has demonstrated proven expertise in the physical, engineering, social, and environmental sciences, particularly research and education focused on the impacts of sea level rise, coastal flooding, storms, or shoreline erosion; has demonstrated a commitment to understanding the socioeconomic impacts of climate change; is located in a State that frequently experiences coastal flooding or shoreline erosion in connection with sea level rise, severe coastal storms, or related pollution of ground water supplies; has previously partnered with, or is receiving funds from, Federal agencies for research on coastal flooding or shoreline erosion issues; can demonstrate institutional collaboration in research and education with other public institutions of higher education, including minority-serving institutions; and can demonstrate capabilities for convening local, State, or Federal entities to develop plans for coastal flooding, storm preparedness, shoreline erosion, and other resilience-related decisionmaking.
The Administrator shall review reports from National Centers of Excellence to ensure that recommendations and guidance of such Centers regarding sea level rise, coastal flooding, shoreline erosion, and related issues are communicated to relevant Federal agencies. The Administrator shall periodically review each Center of Excellence and potential new designees as such Centers, to— ensure that each Center of Excellence continues to meet the criteria for designation under this Act; and designate additional National Centers of Excellence in accordance with this Act.
If the Administrator determines under paragraph
(1)that a Center of Excellence does not meet the criteria for such designation, the Administrator shall revoke such designation by such process as the Administrator determines appropriate. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.
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Sec. 906
National Centers of Excellence in Coastal Resilience Research and Education
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