Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic

(a) Establishment There shall be in the Department an Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic who shall be responsible to the Under Secretary for Political Affairs for matters pertaining to the Arctic region, and such other related duties as such Under Secretary may from time to time designate. (b) Responsibilities In addition to the responsibilities described under subsection (a), the Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic shall maintain continuous observation and coordination of all matters pertaining to the Arctic region in the conduct of foreign policy, including— (1) energy exploration and development; (2) environmental conservation; (3) trade and economic development; and (4) infrastructure development and maintenance.