; and (C) an identification of research, monitoring, observing, and forecasting requirements to meet the goals described in subparagraph (B). (2) Consultation In developing the report under paragraph (1), the Under Secretary shall consult with relevant Federal, regional, State, tribal, and local government agencies, research institutions, and the private sector. (i) Definitions In this section: (1) Foundational forecast The term foundational forecast means basic weather observation and forecast data, largely in raw form, before further processing is applied. (2) National Weather Service core partners The term National Weather Service core partners means government and nongovernment entities which are directly involved in the preparation or dissemination of, or discussions involving, hazardous weather or other emergency information put out by the National Weather Service. (3) Seasonal The term seasonal means the time range between 3 months and 2 years. (4) State The term State means a State, a territory, or possession of the United States, including a Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. (5) Subseasonal The term subseasonal means the time range between 2 weeks and 3 months. (6) Under Secretary The term Under Secretary means the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere. (7) Weather industry and weather enterprise The terms weather industry and weather enterprise are interchangeable in this section and include individuals and organizations from public, private, and academic sectors that contribute to the research, development, and production of weather forecast products, and primary consumers of these weather forecast products. (j) Authorization of appropriations For each of fiscal years 2017 and 2018, there are authorized out of funds appropriated to the National Weather Service, $26,500,000 to carry out the activities of this section. . III Weather Satellite and Data Innovation 301. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration satellite and data management (a) Short-Term management of