((a)) ** .—** The Secretary may make a grant of financial assistance to a State that qualifies under section 6104(b) to assist in improving—

((1)) the overall quality and effectiveness of one-call notification systems in the State;

((2)) communications systems linking one-call notification systems;

((3)) location capabilities, including training personnel and developing and using location technology;

((4)) record retention and recording capabilities for one-call notification systems;

((5)) public information and education;

((6)) participation in one-call notification systems; or

((7)) compliance and enforcement under the State one-call notification program.

((b)) ** .—** In making grants under this section, the Secretary shall take into consideration the commitment of each State to improving its State one-call notification program, including legislative and regulatory actions taken by the State after the date of enactment of this chapter.

((c)) ** .—** A State may provide funds received under this section directly to any one-call notification system in such State that substantially adopts the best practices identified under section 6105.