((a)) ** In general** The authority provided under , and the reporting requirements under shall terminate on .section 663 of this titlesection 1524(c) of this titleSeptember 30, 20262026-09-30

((b)) ** Rule of construction** Nothing in subsection (a) shall be construed to affect the limitation of liability of a private entity for assistance provided to the Secretary under section 663(d)(2)  of this title, if such assistance was rendered before the termination date under subsection (a) or otherwise during a period in which the assistance was authorized.1