; and (13) support in-water technology development with international partners using existing cooperative procedures (including memoranda of understanding) to— (A) allow cooperative funding and other support of value to be exchanged and leveraged; and (B) encourage international research centers and international companies to participate in the development of marine energy technology in the United States and to encourage United States research centers and companies to participate in marine energy projects abroad. (b) Cost sharing and merit review The Secretary shall carry out the program under this section in compliance with sections 988 and 989 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 16352, 16353). . 6. National Marine Energy Centers Section 634 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17213 ) is amended by striking subsections (a) and (b) and inserting the following: (a) Centers The Secretary shall award grants to institutions of higher education for continuation and expansion of the research, development, and testing activities at the National Marine Energy Centers established as of January 1, 2019, and the establishment of new National Marine Energy Centers. In selecting locations for new Centers, the Secretary shall consider one of the following criteria: (1) Hosts an existing marine energy research and development program in coordination with an engineering program at an institution of higher education. (2) Has proven expertise to support environmental and policy-related issues associated with the harnessing of energy in the marine environment. (3) Has access to and utilizes marine resources. (b) Purposes The Centers shall coordinate among themselves, the Department and the National Laboratories to— (1) advance research, development, and demonstration of marine energy technologies; (2) support in-water testing and demonstration of marine energy technologies, including facilities capable of testing— (A) marine energy systems of various technology readiness levels and scales