; and (2) review, adopt, and broaden the applicability of categorical exclusions to enable the use by operating administrations of the Department, as relevant and appropriate, of categorical exclusions identified in paragraph (1). III SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS 301. Independent Study on future state of type certification processes (a) Review and study Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, subject to the availability of appropriations, the Administrator shall enter into an agreement with an appropriate Federally-funded research and development center, or other independent nonprofit organization that recommends solutions to aviation policy challenges through objective analysis, to conduct a review and study in accordance with the requirements and elements set forth in this section. (b) Elements The review and study under subsection (a) shall provide analyses, assessments, and recommendations that address the following: (1) A vision for a future state of type certification that reflects the highly complex, highly integrated nature of today’s aircraft and improvements in aviation safety. (2) A review of the current tools and techniques used for type certification and an evaluation of whether use of advanced digital tools and techniques, including model-based system engineering, would improve the type certification process and enhance aviation safety. (3) How the FAA could develop a risk-based model for type certification that improves the safety of aircraft. (4) What changes are needed to ensure that corrective actions for continued operational safety issues can be approved and implemented quickly, particularly with respect to software modifications, while maintaining the safety of the type certification process. (5) What efficiencies and safety process improvements are needed in the FAA’s type certification system that will facilitate the assessment and integration of innovating technologies that advance aviation safety, such as conducting product familiarization, developing certification