(a)
In general
The Director, in cooperation with the Board, shall carry out a program of technical and archival research to develop and support—
(1)
improved techniques, historical experience, and equipment for rapid and effective dam construction, rehabilitation, and inspection;
(2)
devices for the continued monitoring of the safety of dams;
(3)
development and maintenance of information resources systems needed to support managing the safety of dams; and
(4)
initiatives to guide the formulation of effective public policy and advance improvements in dam safety engineering, security, and management.