; or (bb) essential for consumer education and recourse. (2) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Commission such sums as are necessary to carry out this subsection. 7. Guidance and technical assistance; other requirements (a) Guidance and technical assistance from the Commission (1) In general The Commission shall publish guidance on how to meet the requirements of sections 4 and 5, including resources such as documentation templates and guides for meaningful consultation, that is developed by the Commission after consultation with the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the Director of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative, the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and other relevant stakeholders, including standards bodies, private industry, academia, technology experts, and advocates for civil rights, consumers, and impacted communities. (2) Assistance in determining covered entity status In addition to the guidance required under paragraph (1), the Commission shall— (A) issue guidance and training materials to assist persons, partnerships, and corporations in evaluating whether they are a covered entity