; (B) integrating program activities into a relevant existing Manufacturing USA Institute; or (C) awarding financial assistance, consistent with section 34(e) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act ( 15 U.S.C. 278s(e) ), to a person or group of persons to assist the person or group of persons in planning, establishing, or supporting a Manufacturing U.S.A. institute focused on advanced production of low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt. (2) Other Federal agencies In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall coordinate with other Federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Transportation, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology, that are carrying out research and development initiatives to increase industrial competitiveness and achieve measurable greenhouse gas or directly related copollutant emissions reductions through the advanced production of cement, concrete, and asphalt. (i) Sunset This section shall terminate seven years after the date of the enactment of this section. (j) Research security The activities authorized under this section shall be applied in a manner consistent with subtitle D of title VI of the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act (enacted as division B of Public Law 117–167 ( 42 U.S.C. 19231 et seq. )). (k) Rule of construction Nothing in this section may be construed to amend, alter, or affect the authorities of the Secretary to define, establish, or enforce new environmental industry standards for, or related to, cement, concrete, or asphalt. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 40522 the following new item: Sec. 40523. Advanced cement, concrete, and asphalt production research program. .