; (2) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: (b) Maximum length (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), the term of a partnership agreement shall not be longer than 5 years. (2) Exceptions (A) Concurrent program deadline Subject to approval by the Secretary, the term of a partnership agreement may be longer than 5 years if the longer period is concurrent with a deadline established under a State or Federal program that relates specifically to the project. (B) Special circumstances In the case of special circumstances outside the control of an eligible partner (as determined by the Secretary) that have created a delay in the implementation of a project of the eligible partner, the eligible partner may request an extension of the term of the partnership agreement. ; (3) in subsection (c)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) in subparagraph (A)— (I) by redesignating clauses (iii) and (iv) as clauses (iv) and (v), respectively; and (II) by striking clauses (i) and (ii) and inserting the following: (i) one or more natural resource concerns that the project shall address; (ii) the eligible activities on eligible land to be conducted under the project to address the natural resource concerns; and (iii) the implementation timeline for carrying out the project, including any interim milestones; ; (ii) in subparagraph (B), by inserting eligible before producers ; (iii) in subparagraph (C), by striking a producer each place it appears and inserting an eligible producer ; (iv) in subparagraph (D), by inserting or in-kind contributions after additional funds ; and (v) in subparagraph (E), by striking of the project’s effects; and and inserting the following: “of— (i) the progress made by the project in addressing each natural resource concern defined in the partnership agreement, including in a quantified form; and (ii) as appropriate, other environmental, economic, or social outcomes of the project; and