; (2) to further understanding of the impacts of harmful algal blooms on public health, including the health of at-risk populations; (3) to further the ability to research, forecast, and monitor harmful algal blooms; (4) to formalize and enhance existing partnerships and collaborations among institutions of higher education, research entities, local, State, Territorial, and Tribal agencies, and the Federal Government; (5) to further the prevention, control, and mitigation of harmful algal blooms; (6) to transition harmful algal bloom research and forecasting from observational to operational use; and (7) to address existing and emerging harmful algal bloom issues as the Administrator considers appropriate. (c) Eligibility for designations To be eligible for designation under this section, an organization must— (1) be an institution of higher education, as that term is defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001(a) ); a State, Territorial, or Tribal research agency; a nonprofit laboratory or other research entity; or a consortium of such eligible institutions; (2) have demonstrated expertise and success in harmful algal bloom research, monitoring, forecasting, prevention, or response efforts; (3) have demonstrated ability to collaborate with local, State, Territorial, and Tribal governments and Federal agencies on harmful algal blooms; and (4) be located in an area that is economically and environmentally impacted by harmful algal blooms. (d) Requirements for designations In designating National Centers of Excellence under this section the Administrator shall— (1) consult with the Inter-Agency Task Force on Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia