; and (2) should not exceed the costs that would have been incurred if Radio Free Americas had been operated as a Federal entity rather than through a grantee. (e) Assessment of the effectiveness of Radio Free Americas Not later than 3 years after the date on which initial funding is provided for the purpose of operating Radio Free Americas, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding— (1) whether Radio Free Americas— (A) is technically sound and cost-effective; (B) consistently meets the standards for quality and objectivity established under this section; and (C) is received by a sufficient audience to warrant its continued operations; (2) the extent to which the information, news, and commentary provided by Radio Free Americas is also being received by the target audience from other credible sources; and (3) the extent to which the interests of the United States are being served by maintaining the operations of Radio Free Americas. (f) Notification and consultation regarding displacement of Voice of America broadcasting The Chief Executive Officer of the United States Agency for Global Media shall notify the appropriate congressional committees before— (1) entering into any agreement for the utilization of Voice of America transmitters, equipment, or other resources that will significantly reduce the broadcasting activities of the Voice of America in the Americas or in any other region in order to accommodate the broadcasting activities of Radio Free Americas