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The analysis described in subparagraph (D) shall include an 
analysis of how each agency’s budget request relates to the 
priorities and goals of the program established pursuant to 
this Act. 
“(3) The Secretary may provide, through the Office, fi- 
nancial assistance, in the form of contracts or grant or coop- 
erative agreements, for climate-related activities which are 
needed to meet the goals and priorities of the program set 
forth in the climate plan pursuant to subsecuon (d)(9), if such 
goals and priorities are not being adequately addressed by 
any Federal department, agency, or instrumentality.”’. 
(b) Subsection (d) of such section is amended— 
(1) by striking out the semicolon at the end of 
paragraph (7) and inserting in lieu thereof a period and 
the following: ‘Such mechanisms may provide, among 
others, for the following State and regional services 
and functions: (A) studies relating to and analyses of 
climatic effects on agricultural production, water re- 
sources, energy needs, and other critical sectors of the 
economy, (B) atmospheric data collection and monitor- 
ing on a statewide and regional basis, (C) advice to re- 
gional, State, and local government agencies regarding 
climate-related issues, (D) information to users within 
the State regarding climate and climatic effects, and 
(E) information to the Secretary regarding the needs of 
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