; (B) an assessment of the risk to accurate weather observations and forecasting and ensure public safety, and a quantification of such risk; and (C) mitigation options, which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Weather Service have researched and analyzed, and the results of such research and analysis. (g) Authority To accept contributions of funds The Secretary of Commerce is authorized to accept a voluntary contribution of funds from an applicant for a project filed with the Secretary of Transportation pursuant to section 44718 of title 49, United States Code. Amounts so accepted shall be available for the purpose of offsetting the cost of measures undertaken by the Secretary of Commerce to mitigate adverse impacts of such project on accurate weather observations and forecasting and public safety. (h) Effect of Department of Commerce hazard assessment An action taken pursuant to this section shall not be considered to be a substitute for any assessment or determination required of the Secretary of Transportation under section 44718 of title 49, United States Code. (i) Savings provision Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect or limit the application of, or any obligation to comply with, any environmental law, including the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.). (j) Definitions In this section: (1) Accurate weather forecasting The term accurate weather forecasting means the ability of any person, piece of equipment, computer, building, or other asset of the National Weather Service that when utilized correctly and unimpeded is able to provide timely and accurate predictions of weather within the established range of that National Weather Service asset. (2) Public safety The term public safety means the prevention and protection of the general public from dangers affecting safety, such as disasters that are both man-made and those that are naturally occurring.