; (II) to ensure compliance with all applicable standards and protocols established by the Council; and (III) to ensure that regional observations are integrated into the System on a sustained basis; (vi) identify gaps in observation coverage or needs for capital improvements of both Federal assets and non-Federal assets; (vii) subject to the availability of appropriations, establish through one or more participating Federal agencies, in consultation with the System advisory committee established under subsection (d), a competitive matching grant or other programs— (I) to promote intramural and extramural research and development of new, innovative, and emerging observation technologies including testing and field trials; and (II) to facilitate the migration of new, innovative, and emerging scientific and technological advances from research and development to operational deployment; (viii) periodically— (I) review the System Plan; and (II) submit to the Council such recommendations as the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee may have for improvements to the System Plan; (ix) ensure collaboration among Federal agencies participating in the activities of the Interagency Ocean Observation Committee