; (2) ensure consistent maintenance and operations monitoring, with timely repairs to broadcast transmitter site equipment and antennas; and (3) enhance the ability to amplify Non-Weather Emergency Messages via NOAA Weather Radio as necessary. (b) Expanding access In carrying out subsection (a), the Administrator shall acquire additional transmitters as required to expand coverage to rural and underserved communities, national parks, and recreation areas. 5. Modernization initiative (a) In general In parallel to the activities under section 4, the Administrator shall, to the maximum extent practicable, enhance NOAA Weather Radio to ensure its capabilities and coverage remain valuable to the public. In carrying out this section, the Administrator shall— (1) upgrade telecommunications infrastructure to accelerate the transition of broadcasts to internet protocol-based communications over noncopper media; (2) accelerate software upgrades to the Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System, or the relevant system successors, to implement partial county notifications and alerts; (3) consult with relevant stakeholders, including the private sector, to enhance accessibility and usability of NOAA Weather Radio data and feeds; (4) develop options, including satellite backup capability and commercial provider partnerships, for NOAA Weather Radio continuity in the event of Weather Forecast Office outages; (5) research and develop alternative options, including microwave capabilities, to transmit NOAA Weather Radio signals to transmitters that are remote or do not have internet protocol capability