and examined through NFREC’s work. (3) To identify opportunities for increased efficiency in allocation of resources, coordination, cooperation, and consolidation of efforts as they relate to local, statewide, regional, and Federal flood-related efforts with respect to NFREC’s purposes. (4) To develop or improve undergraduate and graduate degree programs and other programs at the consortium-member public universities and colleges to advance the entry of new talent into flooding-related fields. (5) To collaborate with other colleges and universities in the region that have demonstrated capability for research, information dissemination, and graduate training in order to develop regional networks that are knowledgeable on regional flooding issues. 3. Consortium selection and collaboration (a) Selection of the lead partner institution The Administrator, within 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, shall select the lead partner institution described in section 2(a)(2). The Administrator shall select a public university or college which— (1) has demonstrated and proven expertise in physical and environmental science, flooding, hydraulic research, hydroscience, engineering, and meteorological issues