; and (C) such other factors relating to a participating technology company’s performance in the exercise as the Under Secretary for Science and Technology determines appropriate. (b) Lead institution (1) In general For purposes of the program established under subsection (a), the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, in consultation with the Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy, and Plans, shall seek to enter into an agreement with a qualified institution that agrees to be designated as the lead institution for purposes of the program. (2) Qualified institution For purposes of this section, an institution is qualified for designation as the lead institution pursuant to paragraph (1) if such institution is an institution of higher education or nonprofit institution that possesses demonstrated expertise in at least two of the following areas: (A) Domestic terrorism. (B) International terrorism. (C) Cybersecurity. (D) Computer or information technology. (E) Privacy, civil rights, civil liberties, or human rights. (3) Responsibilities Pursuant to an agreement under this subsection, the lead institution shall agree to carry out the following responsibilities: (A) To identify and conduct outreach to technology companies and potential trusted flaggers to encourage the participation of such companies and potential trusted flaggers in the exercise program under this section. (B) To establish criteria, in consultation with participating technology companies, for qualified trusted flaggers. (C) To schedule and carry out three four-week exercises during each calendar year to evaluate the adherence of each participating technology company to the written online terrorist content moderation policies and procedures of the company during the period for which the exercise is conducted, which shall include notifying participating technology companies and trusted flaggers of the commencement of the exercise 24 hours before the commencement of the exercise and may include providing nominal payments to trusted flaggers for