; (ii) generally follow the use of funds outlined in paragraph (2), but shall not restrict the activities of minority business centers in responding to unique situations; and (iii) encourage minority business centers to develop and provide services to covered small business concerns. (B) Public availability The Agency shall make publicly available the methodology by which the Agency and minority business centers jointly develop the metrics and goals described in subparagraph (A). (5) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 to carry out this section, to remain available until expended. (c) Waivers (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, the Agency may, during the 3-month period that begins on the date of enactment of this Act, waive any matching requirement imposed on a minority business center or specialty center of the Agency under a cooperative agreement between such a center and the Agency if the applicable center is unable to raise funds, or has suffered a loss of revenue, because of the effects of COVID–19. (2) Remaining compliant Notwithstanding any provision of a cooperative agreement between the Agency and a minority business center, if, during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on September 30, 2021, such a center decides not to collect fees because of the economic consequences of COVID–19, the center shall be considered to be in compliance with that agreement if— (A) the center notifies the Agency with respect to that decision, which the center may provide through electronic mail; and (B) the Agency, not later than 15 days after the date on which the center provides notice to the Agency under subparagraph (A)— (i) confirms receipt of the notification under subparagraph (A)