; and (3) periodically assess the program at evaluation centers to ensure the proficiency of the canines beyond the initial testing and certification by the third party. (f) Consultation To determine best practices for the use of third parties to test and certify the capabilities of canines, the Administrator shall consult with the following persons before entering into an agreement under subsection (c): (1) The Secretary of State. (2) The Secretary of Defense. (3) Non-profit organizations that train, certify, and provide the services of canines for various purposes. (4) Institutions of higher education with research programs related to use of canines for the screening of individuals and property, including detection of explosive vapors among individuals and articles of property. (g) Third party explosives detection canine provider list (1) In general Not later than 90 days after the date the Administrator enters into an agreement under subsection (c), the Administrator shall develop and maintain a list of the names of each third party from which the TSA procures explosive detection canines, including for each such third party the relevant contractual period of performance. (2) Distribution The Administrator shall make the list under paragraph (1) available to appropriate transportation stakeholders in such form and manner as the Administrator prescribes. (h) Oversight The Administrator shall establish a process to ensure appropriate oversight of the certification program and compliance with the standards under subsection (a), including periodic audits of participating third parties. (i) Authorization (1) TSA The Administrator shall develop and implement a process for the TSA to procure third party explosives detection canines certified under this section. (2) Aviation stakeholders (A) In general The Administrator shall authorize an aviation stakeholder, under the oversight of and in coordination with the Federal Security Director at an applicable airport, to contract with, procure or purchase, and deploy one or