; and (B) support the development of real-time data sharing products and forecast products in collaboration with the regional associations of such system, including contributions from the private sector, academia, and research institutions to ensure timely and accurate use of ocean and coastal data in regional forecasts. (3) Existing monitoring and observation-capability The Under Secretary shall identify degradation of existing monitoring and observation capabilities that could lead to a reduction in forecast quality. (4) Specifications for new satellite systems or data determined by operational needs In developing specifications for any satellite systems or data to follow the Joint Polar Satellite System, Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites, and any other satellites, in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary shall ensure the specifications are determined to the extent practicable by the recommendations of the reports under subsection (b) of this section. (b) Independent study on future of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration satellite systems and data (1) Agreement (A) In general The Under Secretary shall seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to perform the services covered by this subsection. (B) Timing The Under Secretary shall seek to enter into the agreement described in subparagraph (A) before September 30, 2018. (2) Study (A) In general Under an agreement between the Under Secretary and the National Academy of Sciences under this subsection, the National Academy of Sciences shall conduct a study on matters concerning future satellite data needs. (B) Elements In conducting the study under subparagraph (A), the National Academy of Sciences shall— (i) develop recommendations on how to make the data portfolio of the Administration more robust and cost-effective