to organize, modernize, standardize, and stabilize the monitoring systems of the volcano observatories in the United States, which includes the Alaska Volcano Observatory, California Volcano Observatory, Cascades Volcano Observatory, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, and Yellowstone Volcano Observatory;

to unify the monitoring systems of volcano observatories in the United States into a single interoperative system; and

to strengthen the warning and monitoring systems of volcano observatories in the United States by integrating relevant capacities of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, including with the Volcanic Ash Advisory Centers located in Anchorage, Alaska, and Washington, D.C., to observe and model emissions of gases, aerosols, and ash, atmospheric dynamics and chemistry, and ocean chemistry resulting from volcanic eruptions.

upgrading existing networks on monitored volcanoes;

installing new networks on unmonitored volcanoes; and

employing geodetic and other components when applicable.

a national volcano watch office that is operational 24 hours a day and 7 days a week;

a national volcano data center; and

an external grants program to support research in volcano monitoring science and technology.

annual cost estimates for modernization activities and operation of the System;

annual milestones, standards, and performance goals; and

recommendations for, and progress towards, establishing new, or enhancing existing, partnerships to leverage resources.

the Secretary of Transportation;

the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration;

the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and

the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.