; and (2) in paragraph (4)— (A) in subparagraph (E), by striking coordination and inserting in consultation ; and (B) in subparagraph (J)(ii), by inserting a potential site for an alternative energy facility, after deepwater port, . (b) Noncompetitive alternative energy lease options Section 8(p)(3) of such Act ( 43 U.S.C. 1337(p)(3) ) is amended to read as follows: (3) Competitive or noncompetitive basis Any lease, easement, right-of-way, or other authorization granted under paragraph (1) shall be issued on a competitive basis, unless— (A) the lease, easement, right-of-way, or other authorization relates to a project that meets the criteria established under section 388(d) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 43 U.S.C. 1337 note; Public Law 109–58 ); (B) the lease, easement, right-of-way, or other authorization— (i) is for the placement and operation of a meteorological or marine data collection facility; and (ii) has a term of not more than 5 years; or (C) the Secretary determines, after providing public notice of a proposed lease, easement, right-of-way, or other authorization, that no competitive interest exists. . 232. Report to Congress Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act the Secretary of the Interior shall submit recommendations to reduce the time required for the Department of the Interior to consider and act on applications for permits authorizing offshore renewable energy projects. III Preparing and Managing for Climate Change 301. Energy development policy It is the policy of the United States that— (1) the United States should aggressively reduce carbon pollution as rapidly as practicable; and (2) energy development decisions on Federal lands should be guided by the goals of— (A) protecting public health and the environment; (B) avoiding the most dangerous impacts of climate change