Duration of pilot program

(a) In general The pilot program shall terminate on the date that is 3 years after the date on which the pilot program commences operations. (b) Extension The Commandant may extend the pilot program for a period of not more than 2 additional years if the Commandant determines, and notifies the committees specified in section 5 not later than 180 days before the termination date, that— (1) the pilot program has demonstrated sufficient effectiveness to warrant continuation; and (2) additional time is needed to collect data necessary to make a final determination on the establishment of a permanent program.