; or (2) conduct any activity other than an activity required for— (A) exploration for locatable minerals; or (B) reclamation. (c) Requirements To be eligible for an exploration permit, a person shall submit to the Secretary concerned, in a manner prescribed by the Secretary concerned, an application for an exploration permit that contains— (1) an exploration plan demonstrating that— (A) the applicant will operate in accordance with this Act and applicable regulations; (B) the formation of acid mine drainage will be avoided to the maximum extent practicable; and (C) mineral activities will be conducted in a manner that uses best management practices; (2) a description of potential impacts to groundwater and surface water, including appropriate hydrological assessments and analyses, as reasonably required by the Secretary; (3) a reclamation plan for the proposed exploration activity demonstrating that the applicant will conduct reclamation activities in accordance with section 306; (4) evidence of adequate financial assurance in accordance with section 304; (5) the necessary documentation to demonstrate that the proposed exploration activity will comply with applicable Federal and State environmental laws (including regulations); (6) a monitoring and evaluation plan to ensure compliance with reclamation and other requirements of this Act; and (7) any other relevant information determined by the Secretary to be necessary to satisfy the requirements of this Act and other applicable law. (d) Permit issuance (1) Approval (A) In general Subject to subparagraph (B), the Secretary concerned shall approve an application and issue an exploration permit if the Secretary concerned determines that the application is in compliance with— (i) this Act; (ii) any regulations promulgated under this Act