; and (B) may also include other personal protective equipment referred to in section 33(c)(3)(I)(i) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 ( 15 U.S.C. 2229(c)(3)(I)(i) ). (b) Research programs (1) In general Subject to the availability of appropriations, not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator, in consultation with the heads of other Federal agencies as appropriate, shall establish a program to award grants to eligible entities to support research, development, and testing of next-generation turnout gear and associated materials. (2) Requirements (A) PFAS-free components Grants awarded under this subsection shall support the research, development, and testing of materials to design and produce PFAS-free turnout gear. (B) Partnership The Administrator shall require that applications for grants under this subsection include a description of how the eligible entity will partner with organizations in, and relevant to, the firefighting industry, including organizations that directly represent members who serve in nonmanagerial firefighting roles, and how such partnership will help move the results of research, development, and testing described in subparagraph (A) into practice, including guidance and training for first responders and others who regularly use turnout gear. (3) Considerations In making awards under this subsection, the Administrator may consider the extent to which the activities proposed support the research, development, and testing described in subparagraph (A) that is likely to reduce the inherent dangers firefighters face, including innovations that provide the following: (A) Enhanced protection against primary and secondary exposure to particulates and byproducts of combustion. (B) Reduced maintenance that includes contamination resistance and greater ease of cleaning or visible warning indicators to alert firefighters to hazardous exposures or the need for decontamination. (C) Consideration of body composition in development of