; and (D) information on agreements, partnerships, cooperation, coordination, and data sharing with external entities, such as State and local governments, other Federal agencies, working groups, and global entities; (3) a description of major externally funded research, surveillance, education, or other programs and initiatives impacting the management or science of tick-borne disease; (4) recommendations for addressing research gaps in scientific understanding of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases and disorders and relevant to development of effective diagnostic tools and treatment protocols for Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases and disorders; (5) a description of clinical practice guidelines for any tick-borne disease published on the National Guideline Clearinghouse; (6) recommendations for addressing research gaps in tick biology and tick management; (7) a description of activities for the promotion of public awareness and physician education initiatives to improve the knowledge of health care providers and the public in support of clinical and behavioral decision making in relationship to Lyme disease and other tick-borne disease