; and (6) to provide a safe learning, working, and living environment for students, employees, and the public. 6. Facilities and capital projects From amounts made available under section 8(c), the Diné College may undertake any renovations and repairs to the infrastructure of the College that are identified in the survey, study, and report carried out under section 9. 7. Status of funds Funds provided under this Act to the Diné College may be treated as non-Federal, private funds of the College for purposes of any provision of Federal law which requires that non-Federal or private funds of the College be used in a project for a specific purpose. 8. Authorization of appropriations (a) In General There are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Diné College, for each fiscal year, such sums as may be necessary to pay for the operation and maintenance of the College. (b) Budget Placement The Secretary shall fund the operation and maintenance of the Diné College separately from tribal colleges and universities recognized and funded by the Tribally Controlled College or University Assistance Act of 1978 ( 25 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.). (c) Facilities and Capital Projects In addition to amounts appropriated under subsection (a), there are authorized to be appropriated $7,500,000, for each fiscal year, to carry out section 6. 9. Survey, study, and report (a) In general The Secretary shall conduct a detailed survey and study of all capital projects and facility needs of the Diné College, and shall report the results of such survey and study to the appropriate committees of Congress not later than October 31, 2019. Such report shall include recommendations by the Secretary and any recommendations or views submitted by the College and the Navajo Nation regarding the capital projects and facility needs of the College. (b) Inventory Not later than January 31, 2019, an inventory prepared by Diné College identifying repairs, alterations, and renovations to facilities required to meet health and safety standards and other