entity and State agency satisfy the requirements that would apply under this Act for approval of that plan if the governmental entity were one of the several States. (B) Determination by Secretary (i) Approval The Secretary shall approve a plan of operation under subparagraph (A) if the governmental entity and State agency satisfy the requirements described in that subparagraph. (ii) Disapproval If the Secretary does not approve a plan of operation under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall provide to the governmental entity a statement that describes each requirement that is not satisfied by the plan. (2) Approval of retail food stores If the Secretary approves a plan of operation under paragraph (1)(B)(i), the Secretary shall accept from retail food stores located in the applicable governmental entity applications under section 9 for approval to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program. (3) Submission of certification to Congress The Secretary shall submit to Congress a certification that a governmental entity qualifies to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program as if the governmental entity were a State if the Secretary— (A) approves the plan of operation under paragraph (1)(B)(i)