; and (B) other efforts that support recycling, reuse, refurbishment, repurposing, and the sustainable sourcing, manufacturing, and use of advanced energy technologies. (4) External engagement In establishing and carrying out the program under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall engage with external stakeholders, including potentially impacted communities, digital identification system developers and users, mining organizations, national security organizations, consumer privacy experts, advanced energy technology manufacturers, and nongovernmental organizations. (b) Digital battery identification systems (1) In general In carrying out the program established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall support the development, maintenance, implementation, and adoption of digital battery identification systems, which shall contain the data and other information required under paragraph (4). (2) Purposes The purposes of a digital battery identification system developed, maintained, implemented, or adopted pursuant to this subsection include— (A) enabling demonstration and verification of compliance with the applicable mineral percentages under section 30D(e) of the Internal Revenue Code ( 26 U.S.C. 30D(e) ); (B) enabling and improving effective and responsible battery collection and end-of-life management, including the reuse and recycling of critical materials; (C) reducing safety concerns relating to the improper disposal of batteries; (D) improving and harmonizing global supply chain data collection and verification processes; and (E) enabling the reduction of global greenhouse gas emissions. (3) Program requirements In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall— (A) establish a framework for responsible data governance, including developing, identifying, documenting, and establishing best practices, methods, and standards for data collection, access, ownership, verification, sharing, collation, reporting, and security, including the protection of confidential business information