; (8) assess which members of the public should receive communications from localized emergency alert systems, including individuals, persons, or organizations located in the vicinity of high consequence areas, unusually sensitive areas, and any other defining characteristics as determined by the Comptroller General; and (9) consider whether any Federal requirements or mandates are needed in order to establish an effective localized emergency alert system for incidents or accidents at covered facilities. (c) Recommendations The Comptroller General shall include in the study conducted under subsection (a) any policy recommendations developed as a result of the information studied and assessed under subsection (b). (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered facility The term covered facility means a gas pipeline facility, a hazardous liquid pipeline facility, or a carbon dioxide pipeline facility, including a liquefied natural gas storage facility or an underground natural gas storage facility, as defined in section 60101 of title 49, United States Code. (2) Localized emergency alert system The term localized emergency alert system means a system that provides to individuals in the immediate vicinity of a covered facility an electronic notification of an incident or accident at such facility that presents an immediate risk to life or property.