; or (B) in service with, or on a project supported in whole or in part by, a participating entity. (3) Priorities The head of each participating entity is encouraged, to the maximum extent practicable, to identify a sufficient number of 21CSC projects on public or tribal land or water that are aligned with the priorities of the participating entity so as to facilitate the attainment of the 640 hours of service by Corpsmembers required under subsection (a)(2). (4) Tracking hours Participating entities shall coordinate with 21CSC organizations to identify the most effective and efficient method for tracking and certifying the 640 hours of service required under subsection (a)(2). (d) Guidance The head of each participating entity, and any subdivision of a participating entity, shall coordinate with the head of each other participating entity, and subdivision of each other participating entity, to implement and issue guidance on eligibility for noncompetitive hiring status under subsection (b) in a uniform manner to— (1) improve the efficiency and use of noncompetitive hiring authority; and (2) minimize inconsistency. . 8. National service educational awards Section 208 of the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 ( 16 U.S.C. 1727 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), in the first sentence— (A) by striking participant in the Public Lands Corps and inserting Corpsmember ; and (B) by striking the participant and inserting the Corpsmember ; and (2) in subsection (b)— (A) by striking either participants in the Corps and inserting Corpsmembers ; and (B) by striking such a participant and inserting a Corpsmember . 9. Nondisplacement Section 209 of the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 ( 16 U.S.C. 1728 ) is amended— (1) by striking Public Lands Corps and inserting 21CSC