; and (B) to address the recommendations made under subsection (g). (2) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator such sums as are necessary to carry out this subsection. (j) Alternative contracting scientific organization (1) In general If the Administrator is unable to enter into an agreement under subsection (b) with the National Academies within the 60-day period described in that subsection on terms acceptable to the Administrator, the Administrator shall seek to enter into an agreement for purposes of carrying out this section with another appropriate scientific organization that— (A) is not part of the Federal Government; (B) operates as a not-for-profit entity; and (C) has expertise and objectivity comparable to that of the National Academies. (2) Effect of alternative organization If the Administrator enters into an agreement with an alternative scientific organization under paragraph (1), any reference in this title to the National Academies shall be deemed to be a reference to that alternative scientific organization. 102. Manufacturing and use phaseout program (a) Annual perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance manufacturer and user monitoring and reporting requirements (1) Purpose The purposes of the amendments made by this subsection are— (A) to make available and accessible data to inform a nationwide phaseout of the use and environmental release of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances; (B) to put in place a process for that phaseout; and (C) to increase transparency for the public and interested stakeholders with respect to the use, release, and prevalence of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances. (2) Amendments Section 8(a)(7) of the Toxic Substances Control Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2607(a)(7) ) is amended— (A) by striking Not later and inserting the following: (A) In general Not later ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (B) Annual supplements (i) Definitions of essential use; manufacturer