; (ii) animal drugs for minor use and minor species; and (iii) animal medical devices. (I) Such other activities as determined appropriate by the Secretary, in consultation with eligible entities specified in subsection (b). (2) Priorities In entering into cooperative agreements or other legal instruments under subsection (b), the Secretary shall give priority to applications submitted by— (A) a State department of agriculture or an office of the chief animal health official of a State; or (B) an eligible entity that will carry out program activities in a State or region— (i) in which an animal pest or disease is a Federal concern; or (ii) which the Secretary determines has potential for the spread of an animal pest or disease after taking into consideration— (I) the agricultural industries in the State or region; (II) factors contributing to animal disease or pest in the State or region, such as the climate, natural resources, and geography of, and native and exotic wildlife species and other disease vectors in, the State or region; and (III) the movement of animals in the State or region. (3) Consultation For purposes of setting priorities under this subsection, the Secretary shall consult with eligible entities specified in subsection (b). The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to consultation carried out under this paragraph. (d) Application (1) In general An eligible entity specified in subsection (b) seeking to enter into a cooperative agreement, or other legal instrument, under the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program shall submit to the Secretary an application containing such information as the Secretary may require. (2) Notification The Secretary shall notify each applicant of— (A) the requirements to be imposed on the recipient of funds under the Program for auditing of, and reporting on, the use of such funds