; (B) compile a comprehensive collection of studies and data accessible to the public that could be used to inform license proceedings; and (C) encourage license applicants and agencies to develop and use, for the purpose of fostering timely and efficient consideration of license applications, a limited number of open-source methodologies and tools applicable across a wide array of projects, including water balance models and streamflow analyses. (2) Use of existing studies To the maximum extent practicable and in accordance with the best available science, the Commission and other Federal and State agencies considering an aspect of an application for Federal authorization (as defined in section 35(a)) shall— (A) use relevant existing studies and data