; (2) consult with the National Transportation Safety Board and the Transportation Research Board; and (3) consult with appropriate federally funded research and development centers, to the extent that such centers are not already involved in the evaluation. (c) Substance of evaluation In completing the evaluation under subsection (a), the qualified third-party organization or consortium shall— (1) compile a list of internal and external sources, databases, and streams of information the FAA receives or has access to that provide the FAA with operational or safety information and data about the national airspace system, its users, and other regulated entities of the FAA; (2) review data sets to determine completeness and accuracy of relevant information; (3) identify gaps in information that the FAA could fill through sharing agreements, partnerships, or other means that would add value during safety trend analysis; (4) assess the capabilities of the FAA, including analysis systems and workforce skillsets, to analyze relevant data and information to make informed decisions; (5) review data and information for proper storage, identification controls, and data privacy— (A) as required by law; and (B) consistent with best practices for data collection, storage, and use; (6) review the format of such data and identify methods to improve the usefulness of such data; (7) assess internal and external access to data for— (A) appropriateness based on data type and level of detail; (B) proper data access protocols and precautions; and (C) maximizing availability of safety-related data that could support the improvement of safety management systems of and trend identification by regulated entities and the FAA; (8) examine the collation and dissemination of data within offices and between offices of the FAA; (9) review and recommend improvements to the data analysis techniques of the FAA