; and (ii) to provide flexibility in implementation of the framework. (E) Options to make the advanced nuclear reactor licensing framework more predictable, including considering opportunities to improve the process by which application review milestones are established and maintained. (F) Options to allow applicants to use phased review processes under which the Commission issues approvals that do not require the Commission to rereview previously approved information, including considering the ability of the Commission to review and conditionally approve partial applications, early design information, and submissions that contain design criteria and processes to be used to develop information to support a later phase of the design review. (G) The extent to which action by, or modifications of policies of, the Commission are needed to implement any part of the plan required under paragraph (1). (H) The role of licensing advanced nuclear reactors within long-term strategic resource planning, staffing, and funding levels of the Commission. (I) Options to provide cost-sharing financial structures for license applicants in a phased licensing process. (3) Coordination and Stakeholder Input Required In developing the plan under paragraph (1), the Commission shall seek input from the Department, the nuclear industry, and other public stakeholders. (4) Cost and Schedule Estimate The plan required under paragraph (1) shall include proposed cost estimates, budgets, and specific milestones for implementing the advanced nuclear reactor regulatory framework by September 30, 2019. (5) Design Certification Status (A) In general In the first budget request of the Commission after the date of acceptance of any design certification application for an advanced nuclear reactor, and annually thereafter, the Commission shall provide the status of performance metrics and milestone schedules for the advanced nuclear reactor. (B) Requirement A budget request under subparagraph (A) shall include a plan to correct or recover from any