; or (ii) a certificate of public convenience and necessity under section 7 of that Act ( 15 U.S.C. 717f ). (B) Inclusions The term Federal authorization includes any permit, special use authorization, certification, opinion, consultation, or approval required under Federal law with respect to an application described in subparagraph (A). (5) Lead agency The term lead agency means the Commission. (6) NEPA review The term NEPA review means an environmental impact statement or similar analysis required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.). (7) Project The term project means a natural gas project subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission that requires one or more Federal authorizations. (8) Ready for processing The term ready for processing , with respect to an application for Federal authorization, means that the application is sufficiently complete for the purpose of commencing a review of the application for any agency action. (b) Responsibilities of agencies in project NEPA reviews (1) In general In carrying out any NEPA review of a project, the lead agency shall— (A) to the maximum extent practicable and in accordance with the authority of the lead agency under section 15 of the Natural Gas Act ( 15 U.S.C. 717n ), facilitate the expeditious resolution of the NEPA review; and (B) ensure that the NEPA review is completed in accordance with— (i) this section; and (ii) applicable Federal law. (2) Designation of participating agencies (A) Invitations and requests (i) In general As early as practicable in the NEPA review process for a project, the lead agency shall— (I) identify any other agencies with jurisdiction over any Federal authorizations that may be related to the NEPA review