1. Forest inventory and analysis program blue ribbon panel Section 3 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act of 1978 ( 16 U.S.C. 1642 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (f) Forest inventory and analysis program blue ribbon panel (1) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary, in consultation with the National Association of State Foresters, shall convene a blue ribbon panel (referred to in this subsection as the Panel ) to review the forest inventory and analysis program established under this section (referred to in this subsection as the program ). (2) Composition (A) Number The Panel shall be composed of not fewer than 10, and not more than 20, members. (B) Members Members of the Panel shall— (i) include recognized national leaders from across State and Federal agencies, universities, industry, and nongovernmental organizations; and (ii) have knowledge of and expertise in forest biometrics, inventory, and remote sensing technology. (3) Duties (A) Review The Panel shall conduct a review of the past progress, current priorities, and future needs of the program with respect to national monitoring of forest carbon, climate change, forest health, and sustainable wood products. (B) Considerations The review under subparagraph (A) shall include consideration of— (i) the modernization of the program— (I) broadly; and (II) specifically relating to the integration of advanced remote sensing technologies and methods such as small area estimation