; and (3) implement projects that use evidence-based or promising practices to conduct wastewater surveillance activities. (e) Partnerships In carrying out activities under this section, eligible entities shall identify opportunities to partner with other public or private entities to leverage relevant capabilities maintained by such entities, as appropriate and consistent with this section. (f) Technical assistance The Secretary, in consultation with the heads of other applicable Federal agencies and departments, as appropriate, shall provide technical assistance to recipients of awards under this section to facilitate the planning, development, and implementation of activities described in subsection (d). (g) Wastewater surveillance guidance Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the PREDICT Act , the Secretary shall issue draft guidance— (1) to provide recommendations for recipients of awards under this section regarding— (A) the use of assays to promote efficient wastewater surveillance; and (B) the use of assays for data on multiple infectious diseases; and (2) to establish standards for— (A) wastewater testing methods and metrics used by such recipients that— (i) use a consistent protocol and process; and (ii) sample using scientifically rigorous and sensitive methods