; (C) adequately funding the National Earth System Prediction Capability to substantively improve weather, ocean, and ice predictions on time scales necessary for ensuring regional security and trans-Arctic shipping; (D) investing in resources, including a significantly expanded icebreaker fleet, to ensure that the United States has adequate capacity to prevent and respond to security threats in the Arctic region; and (E) pursuing diplomatic engagements with all nations in the Arctic region to reach an agreement for— (i) maintaining peace and stability in the Arctic region; and (ii) fostering cooperation on stewardship and safety initiatives in the Arctic region. 7. United States Special Representative for the Arctic Section 1 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, as amended by section 3, is further amended by inserting after subsection (g) the following: (h) Special representative for the Arctic (1) Designation The Secretary of State shall designate a Special Representative for the Arctic— (A) to coordinate the United States Government response to international disputes and needs in the Arctic; (B) to represent the United States Government, as appropriate, in multilateral fora in discussions concerning access, cooperation, conservation, cultural relations, and transit in the Arctic; and (C) to formulate United States policy to assist in the resolution of international conflicts in the Arctic. (2) Other responsibilities The individual designated under paragraph (1) may carry out the duties set forth in paragraph (1) in addition to other assigned responsibilities. .