forecasts through the use of emerging techniques and technologies. (8) Support research in social and behavioral sciences to improve precipitation forecast products and communication, in collaboration with the Director of the National Weather Service. (9) Lead the ongoing advancement of current and next-generation precipitation forecasting models. (10) Identify observational gaps, systematic errors, and model limitations in precipitation prediction systems. (11) Improve, expand, and sustain operational precipitation products and applications for decision support. (12) Coordinate across NOAA line offices to address priorities of the program. (13) Direct efforts to engage with Federal, State, local, Tribal, and academic entities and stakeholders, as appropriate, when conducting program activities. (14) Ensure adequate data management, access, and archive processes are in place to ensure data and metadata are findable, accessible, interoperable, and usable by the science community and public. (c) Updates The Administrator of NOAA shall revise and update, as necessary, the goals of the program at least once every two years. Such revisions and updates shall be incorporated into relevant NOAA strategic implementation plans as determined appropriate by the Administrator. (d) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to carry out this section the following: (1) $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2024. (2) $15,040,000 for fiscal year 2025. (3) $15,080,800 for fiscal year 2026. (4) $15,122,416 for fiscal year 2027. (5) $15,200,000 for fiscal year 2028.