FEASIBILITY STUDY REQUIRED.

SEC. 212. FEASIBILITY STUDY REQUIRED. (a) In General.—The Secretary shall conduct a study— (1) to determine the feasibility and desirability of creating the network described in section 211; and (2) to determine the appropriate structure for the organization and operation of such a network, if it is determined to be feasible and desirable. (b) Contract Authority.—In carrying out the study required by subsection (a), the Secretary may enter into a contract or cooperative agreement necessary to conduct the study.