; (ii) any regulations promulgated under this Act; and (iii) any other applicable laws. (B) Conditions The Secretary concerned may reasonably condition the approval of such a permit to satisfy the requirements of this Act and applicable regulations. (2) Denial The Secretary concerned shall deny the issuance of an exploration permit if the Secretary concerned determines that the permit does not meet the requirements of— (A) this Act; (B) any regulations promulgated under this Act; or (C) other applicable laws. (3) Notice Before approving or denying an exploration permit under this subsection, the Secretary concerned— (A) shall provide public notice and an opportunity for written comment; and (B) may hold a public hearing. (e) Modifications to permit (1) In general The permit holder may submit to the Secretary concerned an application to modify an exploration permit. (2) Approval (A) In general In determining whether to approve or disapprove a proposed modification to an exploration permit, the Secretary concerned shall make the same determinations as are required in the case of the original permit. (B) Exceptions Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to minor modifications to an exploration permit or instances in which the nature of the modifications make compliance with the requirements unnecessary, as determined by the Secretary concerned. (3) Modifications from Secretary concerned (A) In general The Secretary concerned may require reasonable modification to any permit on a determination that the requirements of this Act or other applicable law cannot be met if the permit is followed as approved. (B) Requirements for determination A determination under subparagraph (A) shall be— (i) based on a written finding