; and (B) the use of the funds under this subparagraph is consistent with the requirements of section 1001(b)(2)(B). (c) Methods of compliance left to discretion of state The specific choices on the methods of complying with the elements of a State plan shall be left to the discretion of the State. (d) Timing for filing of certification A State may not file a statement of certification under subsection (a) until the expiration of the 45-day period which begins on the date the State plan under this section has been published on both the website of the chief State election official and the website of the Election Assistance Commission pursuant to section 1005(b). (e) Chief State election official defined In this title, the chief State election official of a State is the individual designated by the State under section 10 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ( 42 U.S.C. 1973gg–8 ) to be responsible for coordination of the State's responsibilities under such Act. 1004. State plan (a) In general The State plan shall contain a description of each of the following: (1) How the State will use the payment under this title to implement the recommendations of the Commission with respect to best practices for cybersecurity of Federal elections and election audits under section 248(d) and, if applicable under section 1001(b)(2), to carry out other activities to improve the administration of elections. (2) How the State will distribute and monitor the distribution of the payment to units of local government or other entities in the State for carrying out the activities described in paragraph (1), including a description of— (A) the criteria to be used to determine the eligibility of such units or entities for receiving the payment