; (6) assist States, regions, Tribes, local governments, academic institutions, and businesses in applying for designation as a REIDI; (7) share best practices across the REIDIs network; (8) support REIDIs in the navigation of regulatory processes; (9) disseminate Federal funding to REIDIs and provide support for operating capabilities; (10) support REIDIs that address environmental justice and energy justices issues in geographically diverse regions, including efforts to improve public health, resilience, and environmental outcomes for rural and low-income households, communities of color, Tribal communities, and communities that are disproportionately vulnerable to the effects of climate change and greenhouse gas emissions; and (11) work with other Federal offices and programs to complement clean energy innovation projects and avoid duplication of efforts. (c) Director (1) In general The Director of the Office of Advanced Clean Energy Technologies shall be appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate and shall report to the Secretary. (2) Background of Director The Director shall have professional background and experience on clean energy challenges specific to regional energy resources, market needs, and innovation capabilities and have such qualifications to advise the Secretary on, and manage research programs addressing barriers to the development of clean energy technologies. (3) Responsibilities The responsibilities of the Director shall include— (A) assessing existing regional capabilities and needs for clean energy technologies; (B) establishing goals for the REIDIs and publicizing the goals to relevant local and State governments, Tribes, academic institutions, and the public and private sectors; (C) identifying cost-sharing arrangements for REIDIs with State, local, and regional partners