; and (B) any other information the Commandant considers appropriate to ensure adequate tracking and future needs-based assessments with respect to adequate access to Coast Guard child development centers. (2) Consultation In conducting a study under paragraph (1), the Commandant may consult a federally funded research and development center. (3) Scope of data The data obtained through each study under paragraph (1) shall be obtained on a regional basis, including by Coast Guard unit, sector, and district. (b) Survey (1) In general Together with each study under subsection (a), and annually as the Commandant considers appropriate, the Commandant shall carry out a survey of individuals described in paragraph (2) on access to Coast Guard child development centers. (2) Participants (A) In general The Commandant shall seek the participation in the survey of the following Coast Guard individuals: (i) Commanding officers, regardless of whether the commanding officers have children. (ii) Regular and reserve personnel. (iii) Spouses of individuals described in clauses (i) and (ii). (B) Scope of participation Individuals described in clauses (i) through (iii) of subparagraph (A) shall be surveyed regardless of whether such individuals use or have access to Coast Guard child development centers or other Federal child care facilities. (C) Voluntary participation Participation of any individual described in subparagraph (A) in a survey shall be on a voluntary basis. (c) Availability On request, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives the results of a study or survey under this section. 244. Pilot program to expand access to child care (a) In general Commencing not later than 60 days after the date on which the report under section 241 is submitted, the Commandant shall carry out a pilot program, based on the recommendations provided in such report, to expand access to public or