; and (B) on a periodic basis, but not less frequently than once every 12 months. (4) Regional centers The Secretary may designate or establish one or more regional centers to provide technical assistance to eligible entities to carry out the activity described in paragraph (2)(A). (h) Additional coordination (1) Manufacturing USA In carrying out this section the Secretary shall consider— (A) leveraging the resources of relevant existing Manufacturing USA Institutes described in section 34(d) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act ( 15 U.S.C. 278s(d) ); (B) integrating program activities into a relevant existing Manufacturing USA Institute