Advanced capabilities for emergency response operations

(a) In general The Administrator may continue to conduct research and development activities under the Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO) project, or appropriate successor project or projects, to improve aerial responses to wildfires. (b) Briefing (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall provide the appropriate committees of Congress with a briefing on ongoing research and development activities related to improving aerial responses to wildfires. (2) Elements The briefing required by paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) An identification of any topic related to improvement of aerial responses to wildfires that could benefit from further research. (B) A description of collaboration with other relevant Federal agencies. (C) A description of any continuing efforts under this section. (D) Any other information the Administrator considers appropriate.