; (2) a description of the projects to be carried out by the Indian Youth Service Corps; (3) a description of how the projects were identified; and (4) an explanation of the impact of, and the direct community benefits provided by, the proposed projects. 208. Guidance Not later than 18 months after funds are made available to the Secretary to carry out this Act, the Secretary shall issue guidelines for the management of programs under the jurisdiction of the Secretary that are authorized under this Act. . (j) Living allowances and terms of service Section 209 of the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 ( 16 U.S.C. 1726 ), as redesignated by subsection (i), is amended by striking subsections (a), (b), and (c) and inserting the following new subsections: (a) Living allowances (1) In general The Secretary shall provide each Corps participant with a living allowance in an amount established by the Secretary. (2) Travel costs The Secretary may reimburse Corps participants for travel costs at the beginning and end of the term of service of the Corps participants. (b) Terms of Service (1) In general Each Corps participant shall agree to participate for such term of service as may be established by the Secretary. (2) Consultations With respect to the Indian Youth Service Corps, the term of service shall be established in consultation with the affected Indian tribe or tribally authorized organization. (c) Hiring Preference and Future Employment The Secretary may— (1) grant to a Corps participant credit for time served as a Corps participant, which may be used toward future Federal hiring