; (2) for the energy infrastructure of the United States, including— (A) pipelines; (B) refining capacity; (C) electrical power generation and transmission; and (D) renewable energy production; (3) to support domestic manufacturing, agriculture, housing, telecommunications, healthcare, and transportation infrastructure; or (4) for the economic security of, and balance of trade in, the United States. (b) Consideration of certain domestic mines as infrastructure projects A domestic mine that, as determined by the lead agency, will provide strategic and critical minerals shall be considered to be an infrastructure project, as described in Executive Order 13604 ( 5 U.S.C. 601 note; relating to improving performance of Federal permitting and review of infrastructure projects). 5. Responsibilities of the lead agency (a) In general The lead agency shall appoint a project lead within the lead agency, who shall coordinate and consult with cooperating agencies and any other agencies involved in the permitting process, project proponents, and contractors to ensure that cooperating agencies and other agencies involved in the permitting process, project proponents, and contractors— (1) minimize delays; (2) set and adhere to timelines and schedules for completion of the permitting process; (3) set clear permitting goals