; and (D) recommendations, as applicable and appropriate, to improve evidence-based benchmarks and objective standards to more accurately assess the ability of entities receiving awards under this section to better achieve the goals under this section and section 2802. . (b) Evaluating the partnership for State and regional hospital preparedness Section 319C–2(i)(1) (42 U.S.C. 247–3b(i)(1)), as amended by section 203, is further amended by striking section 319C–1(g), (i), and (j) and inserting section 319C–1(g), (i), (j), and (k) . 205. Authorization of appropriations for revitalizing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Section 319D(f) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247d–4(f) ) is amended by striking $138,300,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018 and inserting $161,800,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023 . 206. Authorization of appropriations for Emergency System for Advanced Registration of Volunteer Health Professionals Section 319I(k) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d–7b(k)) is amended by striking fiscal years 2014 through 2018 and inserting fiscal years 2019 through 2023 . 207. Regional health care emergency preparedness and response systems Part B of title III of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 243 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 319C–2 the following new section: 319C–3. Guidelines for regional health care emergency preparedness and response systems (a) Purpose It is the purpose of this section to identify and provide guidelines for regional systems of hospitals, health care facilities, and other public and private sector entities, with varying levels of capability to treat patients and increase medical surge capacity during, in advance of, and immediately following a public health emergency, including threats posed by one or more chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear agents, including emerging infectious diseases. (b) Guidelines The Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, in consultation with the