; and (B) encompass all 7 regions. (5) Pilot study The term pilot study means the measurement-based national methane research pilot study required under subsection (b). (6) Region The term region means any of the 7 oil and gas regions evaluated in the July 2022 Drilling Productivity Report of the Energy Information Administration. (b) Pilot study required The Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the heads of other Federal agencies as the Administrator determines appropriate, shall conduct a measurement-based national methane research pilot study to quantify methane emissions from covered oil and gas infrastructure. (c) Requirements (1) In general In carrying out the pilot study, the Administrator shall— (A) select 2 regions within which to carry out the pilot study; (B) identify areas consisting primarily of covered oil and gas infrastructure within each region selected under subparagraph (A); (C) develop and implement methodologies and procedures for a measurement-based evaluation of methane emissions from the covered oil and gas infrastructure described in subparagraph (B); (D) assess diverse approaches to the characterization of methane emissions from the covered oil and gas infrastructure described in subparagraph (B); and (E) consult with Federal, State, local, academic, nonprofit, and private sector entities, as appropriate. (2) Technologies In carrying out the pilot study, the Administrator shall— (A) employ a technology or suite of technologies for methane emissions measurement, research, and analysis