; and (D) provide technical support, coordination, and assistance to Coast Guard districts and the Coast Guard Research and Development Center, as appropriate; and (2) subject to the requirements of the Coast Guard Academy, may coordinate with the Academy to develop appropriate curricula regarding Blue Technology to be offered in professional courses of study to give Coast Guard cadets and officer candidates a greater background and understanding of Blue Technologies. (d) Blue Technology exposition; briefing Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall provide to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a briefing on the costs and benefits of hosting a biennial Coast Guard Blue Technology exposition to further interactions between representatives from the private sector, academia, and nonprofit organizations, and the Coast Guard and examine emerging technologies and Coast Guard mission demands. (e) Definitions In this section: (1) Center The term Center means the Blue Technology center of expertise established under this section. (2) Commandant The term Commandant means the Commandant of the Coast Guard. (3) Blue technology The term Blue Technology means any technology, system, or platform that— (A) is designed for use or application above, on, or below the sea surface or that is otherwise applicable to Coast Guard operational needs, including such a technology, system, or platform that provides continuous or persistent coverage; and (B) supports or facilitates— (i) maritime domain awareness, including— (I) surveillance and monitoring; (II) observation, measurement, and modeling: or (III) information technology and communications; (ii) search and rescue; (iii) emergency response; (iv) maritime law enforcement; (v) marine inspections and investigations; or (vi) protection and conservation of the marine environment.