; (2) in subsection (c)(1), by striking , including polar-orbiting and geostationary satellite systems, ; (3) by striking subsection (d); and (4) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (d). 108. Computing resources prioritization Section 108 of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 ( 15 U.S.C. 8518 ) is amended by striking subsection (a)(3)(C) and all that follows through subsection (b)(7) and inserting the following new subsections: (b) Computing research initiative (1) In general The Under Secretary, in collaboration with the Secretary of Energy, shall carry out an initiative, which may leverage Department of Energy high performance computers, cloud computing, or expertise, to run advanced coupled models in order to conduct proof of concept scenarios in comparison with current issued forecasts and models. The Under Secretary and Secretary of Energy shall carry out the initiative through a competitive, merit-reviewed process, and consider applications from Federal agencies, National Laboratories, institutions of higher education (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 )), nonprofit institutions, and other appropriate entities (or a consortia thereof). (2) Components In carrying out the initiative under paragraph (1), the Under Secretary shall prevent duplication and coordinate research efforts in artificial intelligence, high performance computing, cloud computing, quantum computing, modeling and simulation, machine learning, data assimilation, large scale data analytics, and predictive analysis across the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and may— (A) conduct research to compare National Weather Service forecast and model outputs to predictions and model outputs developed through such initiative