; or (B) provide to the applicant notice of a projected date for a final decision on the application. 7. Permits for multijurisdictional trips (a) Single joint special recreation permits (1) In general In the case of a multijurisdictional trip, the Federal land management agencies with jurisdiction over the multijurisdictional trip may offer to the applicant a single joint special recreation permit that authorizes the use of each public land unit under the jurisdiction of those Federal land management agencies. (2) Lead agency In offering a single joint special recreation permit under paragraph (1), the applicable Federal land management agencies shall designate a lead agency for administering the single joint special recreation permit based on the following considerations: (A) The length of the multijurisdictional trip and the relative portions of the multijurisdictional trip on each public land unit. (B) The congressional or administrative designations that apply to the areas to be used during the multijurisdictional trip and the degree to which those designations impose limitations on recreational use. (C) The relative ability of the Federal land management agencies with jurisdiction over the multijurisdictional trip to respond to the single joint special recreation permit application in a timely manner. (D) Other relevant administrative considerations. (3) Application An applicant desiring to be offered a single joint special recreation permit under paragraph (1) shall submit to the lead agency an application, as required by the lead agency. (4) Option to apply for separate permits An applicant for a special recreation permit for a multijurisdictional trip may apply to each applicable Federal land management agency for a separate permit for the portion of the multijurisdictional trip on the public land unit managed by each applicable Federal land management agency. (b) Requirements In issuing a single joint special recreation permit under subsection (a), the lead agency shall— (1) coordinate with the