; and (ii) publish the proposed program in the Federal Register. (B) Local governments A Governor shall, on request, submit a copy of the proposed leasing program to the executive of any local government affected by the proposed program. (f) Administration (1) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of publication of a proposed leasing program, the Attorney General may, after consultation with the Federal Trade Commission, submit comments on the anticipated effects of the proposed program on competition. (2) Other comments Any State, local government, or other person may submit comments and recommendations as to any aspect of the proposed program. (3) Response by Secretary (A) In general At least 60 days before approving a proposed leasing program, the Secretary shall submit the proposed program to the President and Congress, together with any comments received. (B) Recommendations The submission shall indicate why any specific recommendation of the Attorney General or a State or local government was not accepted. (4) New leases (A) In general Except as provided in subparagraph (B), after the leasing program has been approved by the Secretary or the date that is 18 months after the date of enactment of the COAL Reform Act of 2017 (whichever first occurs), no lease shall be issued under this Act unless the lease— (i) is for an area included in the approved leasing program