; and (ii) meets the requirements described in subsection (e)(2). (g) New technology (1) In general For purposes of delivering and providing the best available masks under this section, the Administrator shall consider new designs to create the most comfortable, well-fitting, reusable, and 2-way face masks that have adjustable sizing. (2) Strategic national stockpile If significant improvements in face mask technology are made available, the Administrator, in coordination with the Secretary, shall ensure that such face masks are included in the strategic national stockpile. (h) Required coordination and consultation (1) Coordination In carrying out this section, the Administrator shall coordinate with the Secretary, the Assistant Secretary, the Postmaster General, and the heads of any other appropriate Federal departments or agencies. (2) Consultation In carrying out this section, the Administrator shall consult with States, units of local government, pickup sites, and appropriate labor unions, including labor organizations representing employees of the United States Postal Service. (i) Effect on requests for personal protective equipment Any face masks provided under this section shall not be taken into account for purposes of the Federal Government responding to State or health care provider requests for surgical masks, N–95 respirator masks, personal protective equipment, or other supplies related to COVID–19. 4. Health care workforce (a) In general Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall provide surgical masks and N–95 respirator masks to all individuals working in health care settings in the United States that are experiencing a shortage of such masks, including settings that have a short-term supply of such masks and settings that are practicing extended use and re-use of such masks, if such masks are single-use masks. (b) No cost to persons or States A person or State that receives surgical masks and N–95 respirator masks under this section shall not be