; (B) deploying renewable energy projects on public lands; (C) increasing carbon capture, storage, utilization, and sequestration on public lands through both nature-based and technological solutions, except the National Academies shall not consider ocean fertilization or climate engineering actions that involve increasing carbon storage of ocean ecosystems through technological means; (D) increasing carbon storage of federally managed wetlands, mangroves, tidal marshes, and seagrass meadows; and (E) any other technically feasible actions. (2) Deadline The National Academies shall complete such study not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act. (3) Recommendations Following completion of such study, the National Academies shall provide recommendations for administrative actions and legislation that can help meet the net emission reduction targets established under subsection (b). (e) Verification (1) Requirements The Director of the United States Geological Survey shall, in consultation with the National Academies, establish the methodology for verification of the reduction in net emissions. (2) Determination By June 1 of each year following a target year specified in subsection (b)— (A) the Director of the United States Geological Survey shall determine if the Secretary and the Chief have met the emission reduction targets identified in subsection (b)